tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post3624158599963095177..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: HELLO 2016! ~ IWSG: Another ChanceS.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-59655210834596550142016-01-22T11:24:30.617-05:002016-01-22T11:24:30.617-05:00congrats on your upcoming releases! let me know if...congrats on your upcoming releases! let me know if you'd like me to give you a shout at release time(s).<br />and kudos for diving into a newsletter!<br />i'm not sold on the value of a newsletter yet, but i put it out there quarterly... maybe i need to take a class to figure out the best way to use one cause i know they work well for some.<br />here's to a bright 2016!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-65930494649255212202016-01-14T13:20:58.679-05:002016-01-14T13:20:58.679-05:00Yes, this is something I've been considering f...Yes, this is something I've been considering for some time now. Do I start a newsletter? Will anyone be interested? What can I offer in my newsletter?<br />Good questions.<br />Yes, 2016 is a new year and a new set of goals. I'm proud to say the goal I set in this months IWSG entry has already been met. Perhaps I need to start declaring my goals in my posts to keep up the motivation.<br />I signed up for your newsletter. I seriously need to keep in contact of other writers, especially other YA writers.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-39477245119949163242016-01-14T02:21:26.037-05:002016-01-14T02:21:26.037-05:00Good luck with both releases AND the newsletter!Good luck with both releases AND the newsletter!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-9493088794436577082016-01-12T17:08:24.084-05:002016-01-12T17:08:24.084-05:00You are WAY too nice to me, Michael. But I do appr...You are WAY too nice to me, Michael. But I do appreciate the kind words. Thanks so much for signing up! After all these comments I've let go of some of my newsletter stress. I'll look at it as another way for me to be more of me - Well, if I ever figure out who that is. lol<br /><br />Have a fabulous year! And can I say again how much I LOVE your home renovations!!! Gosh, they are amazing. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-31722135033892858482016-01-12T17:04:50.126-05:002016-01-12T17:04:50.126-05:00Ah, the struggle of a list-maker (ME!) to try new ...Ah, the struggle of a list-maker (ME!) to try new things. If only the new things didn't mess up my schedule. lol I hear you. My flexibility with a list or schedule is WAY better after raising (surviving) four kids. I had to give some of that up or I would have gone mad.<br /><br />And here's to your releases this year, too! I can't wait to read either. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-69816288791090947202016-01-12T16:54:24.972-05:002016-01-12T16:54:24.972-05:00Aw, thank you! I'm sure you'll do great wi...Aw, thank you! I'm sure you'll do great with a newsletter. You always have something interesting to say on your site. I think the collective theme in these comments is simply to be me and share my journey, adding in a little humor and giveaway now and then. :)<br /><br />Have a fantastic new year, Nick!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-9454526469719663532016-01-12T16:52:35.428-05:002016-01-12T16:52:35.428-05:00Wow, you outlook and attitude about a newsletter i...Wow, you outlook and attitude about a newsletter is awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your views with me. I really appreciate it. I've decided I'm not going to stress over it and that this is a chance to be me. I'm always saying I want to be me and not be dictated by what the worlds wants. :)<br /><br />All the best to you during 2016!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-47340027179386251132016-01-12T15:44:52.485-05:002016-01-12T15:44:52.485-05:00Hey co-host, I'm 6 days late but I made it her...Hey co-host, I'm 6 days late but I made it here...! *phew* <br />Congrats on the newsletter! Seems like lots of writers are going the newsletter route...and a quarterly release sounds manageable.<br />I love the banner and the Writer's Rebel Creed. <br />Two book debuts? Congrats! <br />Lots of awesomeness here at your place, Sheri!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-70520274711160229902016-01-12T09:10:00.328-05:002016-01-12T09:10:00.328-05:00Hi Sheri!
Finally making my IWSG rounds. Congratu...Hi Sheri!<br /><br />Finally making my IWSG rounds. Congratulations on both book debuts this year! That's very exciting! I completely understand the insecurity of a newsletter. I did a newsletter/magazine about nine years ago and my first issue was sent out very, very hesitantly BUT I discovered that my insecurities weren't founded at all in reality! Sure, there are people you'll send it to who won't care, won't read it, or will be critical of it (I had all three) but the most important thing to remember is that most of those who receive it will be receiving it because they WANT to and they CARE about what YOU do! As long as you're honest and really care about the info you're sending out (and how could you not be :)) you'll do just fine!<br /><br />Cheers and best of luck to you in the new year!<br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-48396768785508469832016-01-11T17:46:36.701-05:002016-01-11T17:46:36.701-05:00I signed up! I'm sure your newsletter will be ...I signed up! I'm sure your newsletter will be great and the free book is appreciated. It seems it's the big thing. I aim to start a newsletter this year - frequency of mailing and what sort of content to include would be exactly the kind of things I'd stress over. I need a plan.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-917386044247596172016-01-11T09:41:57.567-05:002016-01-11T09:41:57.567-05:00Good luck with the newsletter.
And I'm a type...Good luck with the newsletter.<br /><br />And I'm a type B.cheerfuloptimistichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02348764562955222219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-31700653494086544042016-01-10T18:24:34.445-05:002016-01-10T18:24:34.445-05:00Good luck on the newsletter! I've been told a ...Good luck on the newsletter! I've been told a few times it may be a good idea, but I have no idea how to go about doing it and right now it would just be very boring haha<br /><br />As for new years resolutions? I'm typically B. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-8077794568632246572016-01-09T17:55:37.183-05:002016-01-09T17:55:37.183-05:00I'm mostly B and a little bit of A. I always h...I'm mostly B and a little bit of A. I always have to-do lists and doable goals, but want to try new things when the year begins. Happy debut year. I can't wait to read the books. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-88167900205910969512016-01-09T11:27:55.394-05:002016-01-09T11:27:55.394-05:00Oh no! It's this stupid gmail multi-tab thing....Oh no! It's this stupid gmail multi-tab thing. For some reason it will sift through people, sometimes putting them under one tab and other times another. You're probably buried under a Victoria Secret or Olympia Sports promotional email. Not sure what's going on with it and I haven't had time to figure it out. Extremely sorry!!! I'm at an ice rink tight now. I'll find The emails you sent me when I get to my laptop and I promise to respond.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-56210053076317774612016-01-09T10:01:38.670-05:002016-01-09T10:01:38.670-05:00Sheri- sorry to comment twice, but I sent you an e...Sheri- sorry to comment twice, but I sent you an email a few days ago (and another about 9 months ago) and didn't get a reply. Perhaps your gmail addy changed since the days of YALitChat or maybe I'm caught in Spam?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-71601064716824708052016-01-08T13:20:44.814-05:002016-01-08T13:20:44.814-05:00Congrats on your new releases coming out this year...Congrats on your new releases coming out this year! You will definitely have a lot of news to share. I signed up for the newsletter. No I've never been ambitious enough...yet.. to send one out. Best wishes for success! It's been fun co-hosting with you.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-30911225553885034832016-01-08T00:23:38.620-05:002016-01-08T00:23:38.620-05:00Congratulations on your author debut, your website...Congratulations on your author debut, your website and your upcoming newsletter. You've accomplished quite a bit this year and must be very proud. It's writers like you that give people like me the hope and determination to carry on. 2015, was certainly your year and I wish you a very happy 2016, and hope you can top it. I love your, "I am a Writing Rebel" banner. Thanks for co-hosting and for the most inspirational IWSG post. Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-50271474358546739112016-01-07T20:48:50.703-05:002016-01-07T20:48:50.703-05:00And you, too! Thanks for co-hosting! It's fun,...And you, too! Thanks for co-hosting! It's fun, isn't it? This is my second time and I really love meeting new writers. <br /><br />Wishing you much success during 2016!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-80066865949486218262016-01-07T20:44:12.139-05:002016-01-07T20:44:12.139-05:00I'll cling to your no doubts. :) I know two bo...I'll cling to your no doubts. :) I know two books around the same time. We wait forever and then WHAM! I get two around the same time. Don't get me wrong. I am tremendously grateful, but I still can't help thinking about this fall and how nuts I'm going to be. Oh, and this fall while also be my third child's senior year in high school. Bawww!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by, Lynda. Hope all is good. All the best to you during 2016!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-85082803840925754732016-01-07T20:40:43.222-05:002016-01-07T20:40:43.222-05:00Thank you for your encouraging words, Laura! I'...Thank you for your encouraging words, Laura! I'll bottle them up and use them when times get really stressed. <br /><br />All the best to you!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-30020957252326356262016-01-07T20:37:32.596-05:002016-01-07T20:37:32.596-05:00Thanks for your kind and stable words. It's tr...Thanks for your kind and stable words. It's true. Writing a newsletter is really just yet another 'thang' writers feel they have to do. I guess if that act keeps us connected and encouraged with our readers than it's a win. After writing this post, I'm definitely less stressed about it. <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by! S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-68343895217242786572016-01-07T16:35:41.545-05:002016-01-07T16:35:41.545-05:00Great banner! Thank you. Hugs and chocolate!Great banner! Thank you. Hugs and chocolate!shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-77153723664435127392016-01-07T16:23:59.301-05:002016-01-07T16:23:59.301-05:00Hi Sheri! I'm a day late, but I made it here! ...Hi Sheri! I'm a day late, but I made it here! I LOVE the new look of your blog, and I absolutely love your website! You've been busy, girl! I signed up for your newsletter, and of course, I will ALWAYS be a Writing Rebel. :) I think your newsletter will be outstanding! And of course we want to read about your news and updates! I can't wait! You're living the dream, Sheri, and I couldn't be more happy for you! :)Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-13051667930336451482016-01-07T13:45:03.167-05:002016-01-07T13:45:03.167-05:00What a wonderful year this will be for you. Congra...What a wonderful year this will be for you. Congratulations on the two upcoming books. I'm definitely in Group B. I started my newsletter early and send information on my works-in-progress. I've sent character interviews and additional things that are not in the actual books. I treat my newsletter as a place to share the behind the scenes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123717060945223096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-68828474212002276932016-01-07T10:07:53.323-05:002016-01-07T10:07:53.323-05:00Hiya! We already follow e/o on twitter and you com...Hiya! We already follow e/o on twitter and you commented on my IWSG blog that you're a First Five Pages mentor. Me too! We will surely cross more paths. My debut is also this year and I have building a website on my To Do. Curious, did you use a Wordpress theme for yours? Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.com