tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post7019999588464211845..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: TerritoryS.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-56688991335936926262012-04-23T21:24:31.712-04:002012-04-23T21:24:31.712-04:00I push the envelope all the time.I push the envelope all the time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-83313659001792164032012-04-23T21:22:38.188-04:002012-04-23T21:22:38.188-04:00That's a good question. Never considered terri...That's a good question. Never considered territory and writing before but you are right. <br /><br /><a href="http://storytreasury.wordpress.com/2012/04/23/t-is-for-to-be-read/" rel="nofollow">Sonia Lal @ Story Treasury</a>Sonia Lalhttp://storytreasury.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-25048591214658764042012-04-23T20:13:58.075-04:002012-04-23T20:13:58.075-04:00I never connected this word to my writing before, ...I never connected this word to my writing before, but you're right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-5503070143922259582012-04-23T18:54:48.195-04:002012-04-23T18:54:48.195-04:00Geez, every time I looked at the picture, I'd ...Geez, every time I looked at the picture, I'd crack up. It's too cute.<br /><br />I'm assuming I stake claim to my stories. I think everything I do to them is about staking claim. :)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-4766715250766166432012-04-23T18:08:01.600-04:002012-04-23T18:08:01.600-04:00Very true. You can't just write a story. You m...Very true. You can't just write a story. You must OWN it! But like a young wolf, you have to gradually learn territoriality (is that a word?).<br /><br />J.C. Martin<br /><a href="http://jc-martin.com/fighterwriter/" rel="nofollow">A to Z Blogger</a>J.C. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567971311643106302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-85244961867176941442012-04-23T14:15:00.394-04:002012-04-23T14:15:00.394-04:00I hope so! =)I hope so! =)Carolyn Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780443388339294502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-79116712139329835222012-04-23T13:44:34.674-04:002012-04-23T13:44:34.674-04:00I, too, think everyone's interpretation is int...I, too, think everyone's interpretation is interesting. Just goes to show, we can claim what we will.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-5569403665459729102012-04-23T13:33:40.639-04:002012-04-23T13:33:40.639-04:00It's interesting that people have all read you...It's interesting that people have all read your blog and the notion of territory a bit differently<br />probably because it is unique in expression and character to each person<br /> I claim the Moon as my territory (ha)<br /><br /><a href="http://moondustwriter.com" rel="nofollow">Moondustwriter's Blog</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414513238308254080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-11612024167774973752012-04-23T13:19:32.290-04:002012-04-23T13:19:32.290-04:00That's really interesting. I never thought abo...That's really interesting. I never thought about that aspect of it. Yes, I suppose my novel is my private territory - like my own playground to some extent. I can invite others in, like critique partners, but ultimately it's mine. :DLisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-40445919079918367662012-04-23T12:38:33.356-04:002012-04-23T12:38:33.356-04:00Starting something new freaks me out because it us...Starting something new freaks me out because it usually comes after months and months of something familiar, and I wonder, "Can I do it? I mean, can I really bring this story to life?"Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-53824197397613134762012-04-23T12:03:55.854-04:002012-04-23T12:03:55.854-04:00I tend to revert to known comforts in my writing. ...I tend to revert to known comforts in my writing. But I do mine the best gems when I push the territorial border and try new things. <br />Excellent and thought-provoking post.Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-83354050674663372312012-04-23T11:47:47.629-04:002012-04-23T11:47:47.629-04:00I love the way you put it, new portholes to view o...I love the way you put it, new portholes to view our world, and "giving norm a new look"!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-68879846245934234252012-04-23T11:44:12.052-04:002012-04-23T11:44:12.052-04:00My sister who was closest to my age was my best fr...My sister who was closest to my age was my best friend, but we were also very territorial. There was an imaginary line that we had in the middle of the back car seat and woe to the one who crossed into the other's territory.<br /><br />When it comes to writing I haven't been entering any new territory so I accept sharing.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br />Please help me reach 100 followers at: <a href="http://psalmsunday.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> A Few Words </a><br />An A to Z Co-host blog<br />My Main blog is <a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-35562117390134463242012-04-23T11:38:01.250-04:002012-04-23T11:38:01.250-04:00I guess I always feel like I'm in unknown terr...I guess I always feel like I'm in unknown territory when I start out on a project. It's not until I'm into revisions that I feel I know the landscape and can navigate my way through it, seeing and appreciating what's there. Great post.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-72295040346734165602012-04-23T11:11:32.518-04:002012-04-23T11:11:32.518-04:00Oh, what an interesting way to think about it. I ...Oh, what an interesting way to think about it. I think publishers like 'new territory that can be described using old territory' best. It's it's too new, they are all skittish and won't go near it... That has been one of my challenges... choosing territory that's too hard to put in context. i am working on it, though.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-5486329539539484412012-04-23T11:05:06.443-04:002012-04-23T11:05:06.443-04:00I'm venturing into new territory with the thir...I'm venturing into new territory with the third book in my trilogy. I hope I can claim it, own it. Interesting post today.Wendy Tyler Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841984342368861282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-54690744766787561992012-04-23T10:58:55.836-04:002012-04-23T10:58:55.836-04:00Very true, Liz.Very true, Liz.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-59344330573476192612012-04-23T10:29:58.290-04:002012-04-23T10:29:58.290-04:00I guess I kind of stake new territory ever time I ...I guess I kind of stake new territory ever time I try a new genre or point of view. It's always fun to familiarize yourself with a brand new landscape and make it your own.Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-60852212017739797622012-04-23T10:24:44.533-04:002012-04-23T10:24:44.533-04:00Constantly. But the new territory has to feel beli...Constantly. But the new territory has to feel believable, IMO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-72511755525206549042012-04-23T10:17:46.036-04:002012-04-23T10:17:46.036-04:00I'm territorial over my writing time. ;) Oh, a...I'm territorial over my writing time. ;) Oh, and I love that picture. Too cute!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-15522162054510611402012-04-23T09:01:48.783-04:002012-04-23T09:01:48.783-04:00My most recently completed manuscript is all about...My most recently completed manuscript is all about territory, though I hadn't thought about it until reading your post. Two friends competing for my protagonist's attention is pretty territorial, right?Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-74689611191235793052012-04-23T08:22:23.656-04:002012-04-23T08:22:23.656-04:00Haha...you that about me better than most. ;DHaha...you that about me better than most. ;DS.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-36384677485408036242012-04-23T08:00:28.425-04:002012-04-23T08:00:28.425-04:00I'm journeying into new territory right now!I'm journeying into new territory right now!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-37027651034610680052012-04-23T07:53:44.638-04:002012-04-23T07:53:44.638-04:00Great post, Sheri. I'll have to ponder it for ...Great post, Sheri. I'll have to ponder it for a while. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-59022653794773055852012-04-23T07:50:16.550-04:002012-04-23T07:50:16.550-04:00Oh, I'm working on this. :) I don't like a...Oh, I'm working on this. :) I don't like a whole lot of change so I've had to learn to do so. Great post!Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.com