tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post1100982389610575286..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: Deja Vu Blogfest: InspirationS.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-56796616955532115612011-12-18T09:58:02.897-05:002011-12-18T09:58:02.897-05:00Heather - that is so wonderful to hear! Glad to ha...Heather - that is so wonderful to hear! Glad to have you here.<br /><br />Steve - TY!!<br /><br />Elizabeth - perfectly said.<br /><br />Aw...so nice, Sarah & Lyn!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-78678358968133493122011-12-17T15:12:51.921-05:002011-12-17T15:12:51.921-05:00Oh that's a wonderful post! I love my kids so ...Oh that's a wonderful post! I love my kids so much ... and we never really know until later the influence we've had over them.Margo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474612650116392270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-49964125445321058522011-12-17T12:40:09.792-05:002011-12-17T12:40:09.792-05:00My oldest (just turned 18) loves reading and writi...My oldest (just turned 18) loves reading and writing. She's been working on a novel (YA fantasy) but is having trouble getting beyond the first few chapters. It's great that I can talk with her about my experiences novel writing, give her tips and so on. I know I can't dictate the things my kids will love, but the least I can do is encourage them to follow their passions and their dreams, and pursue a "career" that is fulfilling, regardless of the pay.<br /><br />You're both blessed and a blessing to your son!Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-7722988588269235072011-12-17T09:55:19.950-05:002011-12-17T09:55:19.950-05:00What a wonderful re-post, Sheri! This summer my 6y...What a wonderful re-post, Sheri! This summer my 6yo son sat next to me while I was writing and composed a 14-page novel about a dragon (one sentence on every page). It was wonderful and he was so excited that he was writing with Mommy! So I agree, it's a pretty special feeling!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636585111057799728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-58929420779616003462011-12-17T08:57:54.821-05:002011-12-17T08:57:54.821-05:00I loved this post! So exciting to see a child tryi...I loved this post! So exciting to see a child trying his wings.<br /><br />No kids here, but when others tell me I inspire them, it is an awesome feeling (all the while I'm saying Huh? Who, me?)elizabethannehttp://www.elizabethannewrites.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-37976031673315694172011-12-16T22:23:33.140-05:002011-12-16T22:23:33.140-05:00What a great post! Two years ago I got pretty emot...What a great post! Two years ago I got pretty emotional (secretly) because at my daughter's second grade conference the teacher told us how "Olivia just hates to write!" I felt like she hated writing because she hated the amount of time I spent writing. BUT, recently, she's started to write stories (without me pushing her at all) and now my 5yo daughter is saying she wants to be a writer when she grows up "just like Mommy." I like to think I'm inspiring my children instead of damaging them (lol!), so this change in attitude makes me happy!A.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-84853672010093386722011-12-16T21:36:48.625-05:002011-12-16T21:36:48.625-05:00Awesome repost. I'm so glad I stopped by and g...Awesome repost. I'm so glad I stopped by and got to read this. Your little guy's amazing, and the message on that last story he wrote, well, that's really something. Okay, so you might not have spent as much time with him as you'd have liked, but what a wonderful influence you are. LOve this post.LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-54117146854749586472011-12-16T19:52:27.068-05:002011-12-16T19:52:27.068-05:00Wow, what a treat to have a child want to be like ...Wow, what a treat to have a child want to be like you! Love the Where Wolf story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-10746367389537346732011-12-16T18:35:06.132-05:002011-12-16T18:35:06.132-05:00Awwwwwwwww...that is so touching! Every parent se...Awwwwwwwww...that is so touching! Every parent secretly hopes their children will look up to them, and its the epidemy of gratification when it comes true. Kudo's to you Sheri!<br /><br />Thank you for re-posting something that helps make today so special! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-4901962688896162442011-12-16T18:13:23.093-05:002011-12-16T18:13:23.093-05:00This post was funny, not in a hahaha sort of way b...This post was funny, not in a hahaha sort of way but in a way I definitely identify with. Being a writer, and having a daughter of about the same age, I see her writing stories all the time. In fact, she tells me to give her my computer all the time, since she is going to write scary stories and make money. It is really flattering how much she is influenced by what I do.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06837639807533435390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-5372894471310608542011-12-16T16:13:56.296-05:002011-12-16T16:13:56.296-05:00If someone tells me I inspire them, it makes me wa...If someone tells me I inspire them, it makes me want to cry! <br /><br />Kudos to you for being a positive inspiration in his life.<br /><br />Thanks so much for joining the Blogfest!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-39588636587455576502011-12-16T16:10:12.809-05:002011-12-16T16:10:12.809-05:00Refreshing post. Yes, I've seen some strong i...Refreshing post. Yes, I've seen some strong inclinations of writerliness in my 3 kiddos, too. One is definitely more math-oriented than I ever was, however. Got that gene from dad for sure. Anyway, nice to meet you via Deja Vu. Will be following!Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-82777791446592664102011-12-16T15:36:02.775-05:002011-12-16T15:36:02.775-05:00That's so sweet! Love hearing the world view f...That's so sweet! Love hearing the world view from kids :)Coleen Patrickhttp://coleenpatrick.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-38571024295798148402011-12-16T15:23:06.241-05:002011-12-16T15:23:06.241-05:00Oh my gosh he does look a tad like Edward Cullen! ...Oh my gosh he does look a tad like Edward Cullen! (but of course I mean that in a good way :) <br /><br />What an organized writer he is! My kids think writing is really important too because they know it's so important to me. So how come, when I am just as a voracious reader as a writer, they don't care about reading? Sheesh.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-32338300091970221482011-12-16T13:54:57.299-05:002011-12-16T13:54:57.299-05:00aw, that's so sweet!aw, that's so sweet!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-70849079547554990242011-12-16T11:36:55.470-05:002011-12-16T11:36:55.470-05:00I'm glad you reposted. So sweet! Looks like ...I'm glad you reposted. So sweet! Looks like you've been a wonderful influence.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-50810044004276805692011-12-16T10:39:37.061-05:002011-12-16T10:39:37.061-05:00I totally agree that my writing has had influence ...I totally agree that my writing has had influence on my kids. My oldest daughter is an amazing writer, my middle son is the top reader in his class. *happy sigh* It's amazing. ;)Carolyn Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780443388339294502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-52225742631922589992011-12-16T08:56:26.890-05:002011-12-16T08:56:26.890-05:00That is wonderful! He was quietly watching you all...That is wonderful! He was quietly watching you all of this time. And I hope I'm a positive inspiration for other writers.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-58430976421137736312011-12-16T08:37:02.737-05:002011-12-16T08:37:02.737-05:00I remember this post for last year. I can't re...I remember this post for last year. I can't remember what I wrote, though.<br /><br />I take it your kids don't get a day off for parent teacher interviews like my kids do. LOL<br /><br />My 9 yo has been writing a lot of stories lately. But he wants to work for Pixar one day, so he's practicing for that, I guess. His goal is to make movie adaptations of his stories. :DStinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-60392772126994413872011-12-16T07:34:31.645-05:002011-12-16T07:34:31.645-05:00Oh, I love it! My daughter reads and writes all t...Oh, I love it! My daughter reads and writes all the time too, and I encourage every word, whether it makes sense to me or not! Haha. I don't know that it's her whole passion in life, but I love it when she and I sit on the couch together with our books open in our laps. It drives my husband crazy! (In a good way)April Plummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000526454256802504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-25652106487447775682011-12-16T06:56:22.185-05:002011-12-16T06:56:22.185-05:00Aww that was so touching and cute. And he does loo...Aww that was so touching and cute. And he does look a little bit like Edward. Two of children are pretty good writers. Maybe it's from modeling me? I don't know. The other one is good at math - def. not me!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-7710819020028299022011-12-16T06:48:21.925-05:002011-12-16T06:48:21.925-05:00Awesome. I'm not sure my writing inspired my d...Awesome. I'm not sure my writing inspired my daughter to write. But she did have an ah ha moment this year when she tested really well on an pre-college essay test. And she realized she writes well and is spending more time doing it.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com