tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post1188329789994315536..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: Wistful YA: COMPULSION, a Giveaway, & ISWG!S.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-41226718766817113352014-12-07T19:46:52.215-05:002014-12-07T19:46:52.215-05:00YAY to Martina!! I am just so silly-happy for her....YAY to Martina!! I am just so silly-happy for her. Fun to read her answers here, too. Can't wait to read her book (just bought me a copy). :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-57311720709132035832014-12-07T08:21:35.874-05:002014-12-07T08:21:35.874-05:00I love the atmosphere of a Gothic novel. Congrats ...I love the atmosphere of a Gothic novel. Congrats to Martina. <br /><br />I never had a Cabbage Patch. Looking back, I'm glad my parents didn't feed into my material wants. As a child I cherished cocoa, blankets, TV time, and the family during the winter. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-29406154248617474162014-12-05T00:58:01.761-05:002014-12-05T00:58:01.761-05:00sheri!!!! <--see?? compulsions sounds gothy an...sheri!!!! <--see?? compulsions sounds gothy and mcdonald's fab! *snort wink* also, over marketing Christmas... not so fab. agreed!!Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-81629635870345228812014-12-04T13:19:27.992-05:002014-12-04T13:19:27.992-05:00Great interview! Compulsion is a perfect title! Great interview! Compulsion is a perfect title! Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-32514718760522382672014-12-03T23:16:05.364-05:002014-12-03T23:16:05.364-05:00Congrats to Martina! I love ghost stories and hers...Congrats to Martina! I love ghost stories and hers sounds great! <br /><br />Yes, I remember Cabbage Patch dolls. And then I think there was some Beany Baby thing. Commercialism is definitely at its height during this season. I think children won't really remember the gifts so much as the feelings of home and hearth, togetherness, and family love when they're adults. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-14833289750197357962014-12-03T23:13:13.296-05:002014-12-03T23:13:13.296-05:00I totally remember Cabbage Patch dolls. ;)
What ...I totally remember Cabbage Patch dolls. ;) <br /><br />What a beautiful cover! Loved reading the author interview too! <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-14047378037023073442014-12-03T16:13:22.182-05:002014-12-03T16:13:22.182-05:00Congrats to Martina! Great interview, ladies!
I c...Congrats to Martina! Great interview, ladies!<br /><br />I can't say much about the future of society, but holidays do have a tendency toward becoming commercial and secular. You can go back thousands of years and see that. Even through the changes of history, people haven't changed that much and there will be those who see the true value beyond getting gifts and eating too many sweets.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-81222428016397797012014-12-03T15:58:36.366-05:002014-12-03T15:58:36.366-05:00I've heard so many things about Martina's ...I've heard so many things about Martina's book. It sounds amazing!<br />As to your question, I do think we can make a difference with our kids. We've consciously limited gifts. It hasn't been easy at times, but it's been worth it. <br />And although I got a lot of gifts as a kid, some of my fondest memories are Christmas Eve services and giving a meal to a needy family.<br />Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-5103677628889743232014-12-03T15:56:04.993-05:002014-12-03T15:56:04.993-05:00Martina, what a cover. BEAUTIFUL!! Huge congratula...Martina, what a cover. BEAUTIFUL!! Huge congratulations. Compulsion sounds like a great read. Must add it to my TBR pile.<br /><br />ACK! Commercialism, Sheri. BAH! Don't get me started. Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-20267873861586934142014-12-03T13:47:23.838-05:002014-12-03T13:47:23.838-05:00Your words are so kind, Martina. I will never forg...Your words are so kind, Martina. I will never forget the confidence you injected in me when you contacted me to help spread the word about AYAP. I thought, "Me? Really?" Thank you.<br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-25080438824214763832014-12-03T13:46:15.809-05:002014-12-03T13:46:15.809-05:00Good luck to Martina and her books! Leaving someth...Good luck to Martina and her books! Leaving something of value to the next generation is so important. It's the best gift we can give them.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-29246725103942956072014-12-03T13:46:02.308-05:002014-12-03T13:46:02.308-05:00Yeah, it is. I mean, in my area retailers started ...Yeah, it is. I mean, in my area retailers started bombarding us with advertisements for holiday shopping before Thanksgiving. Geesh, we always talk about not rushing life. <br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-2721258908498758412014-12-03T13:44:25.863-05:002014-12-03T13:44:25.863-05:00As long as we can keep that true meaning alive dur...As long as we can keep that true meaning alive during this year, we might make it. But I think we need reminders throughout the year as well. So tough to do in the world we live in, though. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-51654838559247408162014-12-03T13:40:30.156-05:002014-12-03T13:40:30.156-05:00Ooh, I think I have, but I'll check it out!Ooh, I think I have, but I'll check it out!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-7934160810149822502014-12-03T13:40:09.909-05:002014-12-03T13:40:09.909-05:00Thank you for this comment. ((Hugs)) Thank you for this comment. ((Hugs)) S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-86237631809353114362014-12-03T13:39:30.207-05:002014-12-03T13:39:30.207-05:00It's pretty said, isn't it? I'm all fo...It's pretty said, isn't it? I'm all for 'stuff' to play with life and make it more enjoyable. We just can't forget the 'real' of life. Tough to teach kids that today. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-19172015469628700582014-12-03T13:38:24.709-05:002014-12-03T13:38:24.709-05:00Thanks, Kelly!Thanks, Kelly!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-13016770609158403662014-12-03T13:37:26.228-05:002014-12-03T13:37:26.228-05:00Thanks for commenting that you feel as I do about ...Thanks for commenting that you feel as I do about the holidays. Maybe if we all boycotted or something.... LOL S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-37906807278503005372014-12-03T13:17:04.635-05:002014-12-03T13:17:04.635-05:00Oh, and one more thing...I tagged you recently in ...Oh, and one more thing...I tagged you recently in the 777 Challenge. Not sure if you've heard of it, but you can check it out here:<br />http://swordsandstilettos.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-777-challenge.htmlKristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-23751607428482811262014-12-03T13:15:19.550-05:002014-12-03T13:15:19.550-05:00Congrats to Martina! Her book truly sounds amazing...Congrats to Martina! Her book truly sounds amazing!<br /><br />And you leave us with a very thought-provoking question. I don't know about society in general, but I feel as though all I can do is teach my children and hope their influence will be one for good. Just the other day, in an attempt to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, we decided as a family to do small acts of service every day leading up to Christmas day. I'll have to let you know how it turns out! :)<br /><br />And thanks for your comment on my blog! You're the best. I'll email you soon so we can chat. :)Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-60397519919804570252014-12-03T12:57:04.819-05:002014-12-03T12:57:04.819-05:00What will we leave them? The question of the new c...What will we leave them? The question of the new century. Will they listen to our words if our actions are inconsistent? Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-39208583559648059482014-12-03T12:41:40.724-05:002014-12-03T12:41:40.724-05:00Congrats to your friend! Her books sounds awesome!...Congrats to your friend! Her books sounds awesome! And your ISWG post was so thoughtful. I feel the same way.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-15188870706538783642014-12-03T11:18:23.666-05:002014-12-03T11:18:23.666-05:00The only thing which matters at Christmas is how m...The only thing which matters at Christmas is how much we spend - that's the constant message, isn't it? Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-80827147213862924492014-12-03T11:17:17.526-05:002014-12-03T11:17:17.526-05:00One word - the title. Funny! Congratulations, Mart...One word - the title. Funny! Congratulations, Martina. That is awesome. And I didn't plan a trilogy either.<br />I pray the true meaning of Christmas is never lost.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-52099668730506933992014-12-03T11:06:55.782-05:002014-12-03T11:06:55.782-05:00Oh yes, always time to talk to an editor intereste...Oh yes, always time to talk to an editor interested in your book. :) Huge congrats to Martina! I love the cover. Simply gorgeous!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.com