tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post6004973822920253643..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: YA & MG Author Spotlight: Darby KarchutS.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-51745251823007388972012-11-12T21:31:46.015-05:002012-11-12T21:31:46.015-05:00Thanks, Clarissa! It's was a fun day and Sheri...Thanks, Clarissa! It's was a fun day and Sheri Larsen simply rocks my world.Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-10167666766790905292012-11-12T21:30:36.905-05:002012-11-12T21:30:36.905-05:00Stina, you have to write your passion, that's ...Stina, you have to write your passion, that's for sure.Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-86815184000387681222012-11-12T21:29:32.537-05:002012-11-12T21:29:32.537-05:00Mythology is such fertile ground! My newest series...Mythology is such fertile ground! My newest series is based on Celtic mythology from the Bronze Age. Bliss!Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-2179811180068236822012-11-12T21:27:53.423-05:002012-11-12T21:27:53.423-05:00Aw, thanks. I really had a blast writing them.Aw, thanks. I really had a blast writing them.Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-10447658759006994062012-11-12T21:24:31.741-05:002012-11-12T21:24:31.741-05:00Awesome interview. I love hearing how others have ...Awesome interview. I love hearing how others have made it on their writing journey. Thanks for sharing and I hope you do well with your books.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-60524891095011729992012-11-12T21:22:55.883-05:002012-11-12T21:22:55.883-05:00Thanks, Lydia. Tolkien rocks! Can't wait for T...Thanks, Lydia. Tolkien rocks! Can't wait for The Hobbit.Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-24054749285160078912012-11-12T21:21:55.897-05:002012-11-12T21:21:55.897-05:00Thanks for the best wishes! And, Sheri, you're...Thanks for the best wishes! And, Sheri, you're making me blush!Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-28442537540759085052012-11-12T21:20:35.296-05:002012-11-12T21:20:35.296-05:00Kelly!!!! Pub sister, indeed!!!Kelly!!!! Pub sister, indeed!!!Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-33511808284988532422012-11-12T21:19:28.088-05:002012-11-12T21:19:28.088-05:00Thanks, Lexa! Always nice to "chat" with...Thanks, Lexa! Always nice to "chat" with you.Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-5070591747829904202012-11-12T21:18:39.212-05:002012-11-12T21:18:39.212-05:00Bev, I hope you write a sequel to Caves and Life o...Bev, I hope you write a sequel to Caves and Life on Hold!Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-35577122380243757982012-11-12T19:44:06.623-05:002012-11-12T19:44:06.623-05:00Thanks for the great interview, ladies. I've w...Thanks for the great interview, ladies. I've written a sequel for a book. I planned the entire series before I wrote the first book. But alas, I decided I didn't want to write YA fantasy after all (even though I loved my books). lolStinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-68496454003054109592012-11-12T19:19:12.334-05:002012-11-12T19:19:12.334-05:00Nice to meet you, Darby and don't you just lov...Nice to meet you, Darby and don't you just love how mythology can spark an idea? Congrats on your success! mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-44513595168899668322012-11-12T19:12:05.391-05:002012-11-12T19:12:05.391-05:00Congrats, Darby! Your books sound great!Congrats, Darby! Your books sound great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-85292524696847077832012-11-12T18:25:10.892-05:002012-11-12T18:25:10.892-05:00Love Tolkien! What a great interview. Nice to meet...Love Tolkien! What a great interview. Nice to meet Darby, thanks Sheri!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-46739589254837332192012-11-12T18:24:51.993-05:002012-11-12T18:24:51.993-05:00So glad I could introduce you to Darby. She truly ...So glad I could introduce you to Darby. She truly is a writing gem and a great cyber friend. Thanks so much for stopping by, Stephen.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-72931912253499682722012-11-12T18:23:49.336-05:002012-11-12T18:23:49.336-05:00Absolutely! When a character feels unfinished, it&...Absolutely! When a character feels unfinished, it's time to write more. Thanks for stopping by to support a fellow YALitchat MG Lair mate!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-77835128164514183062012-11-12T17:49:47.969-05:002012-11-12T17:49:47.969-05:00Its great to meet Darby! She's an accomplished...Its great to meet Darby! She's an accomplished writer and best wishes for her continued success!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-52061279822544769262012-11-12T17:18:30.027-05:002012-11-12T17:18:30.027-05:00Great interview. And yay for Darby, my pub house s...Great interview. And yay for Darby, my pub house sister! :) One really important thing I learned when writing a sequel is to first make sure I have a list of things from book 1 that I will need to know and reference for book two. I keep lists of character descriptions, quirks, etc. because it's so easy to overlook something small and create inconsistencies. My lists keep me on track and also save me from having to search through the previous book to refresh my memory.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-37429956646252170952012-11-12T17:05:08.550-05:002012-11-12T17:05:08.550-05:00Loved your interview, Darby. Congrats on all your ...Loved your interview, Darby. Congrats on all your books! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-15550312500564282182012-11-12T16:37:14.592-05:002012-11-12T16:37:14.592-05:00Enjoyed the interview. I love to hear the story be...Enjoyed the interview. I love to hear the story behind the stories. I'm so glad Griffin is a series. Griffing is a character that stays with you as you wonder what he'll be up to next.<br /><br />I've never written a series and have no plans to. However, I just sent a sequel of my mg story to the publisher. Maybe she'll like it. Maybe not. Like you said about Griffen, the character wasn't finished yet. She kept telling me to get busy with her further adventures.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-9039330243960576892012-11-12T14:06:33.600-05:002012-11-12T14:06:33.600-05:00And best of luck to you, Patrice, with the queryin...And best of luck to you, Patrice, with the querying process. You never know what the next e-mail or phone call will bring!Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-21028286919848713222012-11-12T14:05:38.908-05:002012-11-12T14:05:38.908-05:00Aw, thanks, Lee! You've been having fun in Cal...Aw, thanks, Lee! You've been having fun in California with your book tour! :-)Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-78007249779720393852012-11-12T14:04:56.859-05:002012-11-12T14:04:56.859-05:00Yeah, you better pay attention to Reggie, or he...Yeah, you better pay attention to Reggie, or he'll just keep bugging you! :-)<br />Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-35951485128827852932012-11-12T14:04:20.815-05:002012-11-12T14:04:20.815-05:00It seems to work for me, but everyone has their ow...It seems to work for me, but everyone has their own way of doing it. Just as long as it works for you, then it's right. :-)Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-79031811928512727532012-11-12T14:00:57.932-05:002012-11-12T14:00:57.932-05:00I love the story of how Griffin came to be, that&#...I love the story of how Griffin came to be, that's exactly how I felt/feel about my YA I'm querying now...also glad to hear you're a fan of both Tolkien & Star Wars, I can't wait for the Hobbit!<br /><br />Best of luck with your writing :) can't wait to read about Finn!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com