tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post7728501758534831867..comments2024-01-27T10:33:42.985-08:00Comments on Pen and Prose: My Debut Novel!Shannon Hitchcock ~ Children's Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700790987811297412noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-48680411267305558712012-04-15T12:59:24.609-07:002012-04-15T12:59:24.609-07:00Thanks, Lauren! I can't wait to hold my book i...Thanks, Lauren! I can't wait to hold my book in my own two hands. Until then it feels more like a dream.Shannon Hitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995777154718933415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-63478117576446363752012-04-13T16:09:11.034-07:002012-04-13T16:09:11.034-07:00Hi, Shannon! I am SO excited for you! All your har...Hi, Shannon! I am SO excited for you! All your hard work paid off! Yay! Keep up the good work!Lauren F. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934796581125939821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-78310888242995015482012-03-27T06:47:32.253-07:002012-03-27T06:47:32.253-07:00Hi Medeia, I enjoyed your speech on the debut auth...Hi Medeia, I enjoyed your speech on the debut author's panel in Miami. I can't wait until it's my turn to talk about my book!Shannon Hitchcock ~ Children's Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700790987811297412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-59074780336130751982012-03-27T06:46:43.480-07:002012-03-27T06:46:43.480-07:00Hi Christina, I love hearing the "story behin...Hi Christina, I love hearing the "story behind the story" of other authors too. It's always fascinating how every book has a unique path.Shannon Hitchcock ~ Children's Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700790987811297412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-14772096755610325332012-03-26T16:55:55.706-07:002012-03-26T16:55:55.706-07:00I'm glad you persevered. Thanks for sharing yo...I'm glad you persevered. Thanks for sharing your publishing journey and I'm so happy for you. Congratulations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-12337645757941559372012-03-26T11:28:03.333-07:002012-03-26T11:28:03.333-07:00What a fantastic story! I love hearing the full st...What a fantastic story! I love hearing the full stories how stories come into the world. Yay! And congrats!Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-66054084829792095172012-03-22T06:15:13.601-07:002012-03-22T06:15:13.601-07:00Thanks, Cindy. It is WAY past time!Thanks, Cindy. It is WAY past time!Shannon Hitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995777154718933415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-60795732626066105302012-03-21T09:19:34.403-07:002012-03-21T09:19:34.403-07:00So exciting! I can't wait to see Jessie in boo...So exciting! I can't wait to see Jessie in book form and out in the world. Congratulations!Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-73182986939106038222012-03-20T06:21:00.065-07:002012-03-20T06:21:00.065-07:00Hi Kristin, I was so nervous before meeting Richar...Hi Kristin, I was so nervous before meeting Richard Peck that I started to sweat, but he was so nice and funny that he put me at ease. Still, when it was over, I had to take a shower before I could attend the conference dinner. <br /><br />I appreciate your sympathy. My mom always says, "Not many people get out of this life without experiencing a lot of heartache. You just hope that in the end the good days outweigh the bad."<br /><br />My son is pretty spectacular...most days!Shannon Hitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995777154718933415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-26681240070603553812012-03-19T14:38:04.834-07:002012-03-19T14:38:04.834-07:00Congratulations, Shannon! How did you meet with Mr...Congratulations, Shannon! How did you meet with Mr. Peck and not faint?! I read your cardio post as well. So thankful your son was home to get you to the doctor. He sounds like quite a guy. J And I'm sorry, too, for your losses. Cannot imagine yet look at you, by God's grace, you've survived. Take care and God bless.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13095264668972996587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-31915128005784568012012-03-19T14:14:57.127-07:002012-03-19T14:14:57.127-07:00Thanks, I am feeling very fortunate to have this o...Thanks, I am feeling very fortunate to have this opportunity. Now to survive the editing process!Shannon Hitchcock ~ Children's Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700790987811297412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-55099346392771111992012-03-19T14:02:37.878-07:002012-03-19T14:02:37.878-07:00Wow, what a great story, Shannon! Thanks for shari...Wow, what a great story, Shannon! Thanks for sharing it with us. And a huge CONGRATULATIONS to you =DRuth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-87351126565961623372012-03-17T05:36:55.717-07:002012-03-17T05:36:55.717-07:00Thanks, Karen. You do know because you were around...Thanks, Karen. You do know because you were around for the start of my writing journey. And Angela, yes I am totally emotional about the inspiration for this story and about finding a home for it. I hope to publish many other books, but I will never love any of them more than JESSIE.Shannon Hitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995777154718933415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-72466770454621926642012-03-17T04:29:20.657-07:002012-03-17T04:29:20.657-07:00Shannon,
Wonderful news. I can feel your emotion w...Shannon,<br />Wonderful news. I can feel your emotion when you write about the novel (and the work it took to get to this step)<br /><br />CHEERS!!angela cerritohttp://www.angelacerrito.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-78007488205118201152012-03-16T17:29:33.127-07:002012-03-16T17:29:33.127-07:00Shannon,
I'm so happy for you. I know how lon...Shannon,<br /><br />I'm so happy for you. I know how long you have waited for this. I can't wait to read it, it sounds fascinating.Karen Petersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-30594977886654233972012-03-16T17:19:55.775-07:002012-03-16T17:19:55.775-07:00Thanks, Mirka and Katy. I did KNOW deep down that ...Thanks, Mirka and Katy. I did KNOW deep down that my book deserved to be published, but since it's not especially commercial, finding the right editor was a challenge!Shannon Hitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995777154718933415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-40229795595578917912012-03-16T16:30:32.589-07:002012-03-16T16:30:32.589-07:00What a great story! Thanks for sharing it!What a great story! Thanks for sharing it!KatyDhttp://www.katyduffield.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-8466678032759121272012-03-16T16:08:53.262-07:002012-03-16T16:08:53.262-07:00Cheers, Shannon! My applause for all you've do...Cheers, Shannon! My applause for all you've done, and most of all, for KNOWING your book was good. It starts there.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-55361896671718861512012-03-16T09:26:53.099-07:002012-03-16T09:26:53.099-07:00Thanks, Debby. Every mentor that stepped up to the...Thanks, Debby. Every mentor that stepped up to the plate made the book better. It took a small village to move from first draft to polished manuscript.Shannon Hitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995777154718933415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-483270487385337802012-03-16T08:42:13.956-07:002012-03-16T08:42:13.956-07:00Hooray for your talent, persistance, and mentors! ...Hooray for your talent, persistance, and mentors! <br /><br />Hooray for your book deal!Debby Garfinklehttp://www.dlgarfinkle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-80278145564741051712012-03-16T06:56:37.637-07:002012-03-16T06:56:37.637-07:00Hi Dorothy,
This was my second novel. Numbers one...Hi Dorothy,<br /><br />This was my second novel. Numbers one and three are still in the file cabinet! Number three needs an overhaul, but that's another story.<br /><br />As for revisions, I love them. The hard part for me is getting that first draft. Once I have a draft to work with, I adore the process of making it better and better.Shannon Hitchcock ~ Children's Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700790987811297412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-17209698170233383252012-03-16T06:54:11.087-07:002012-03-16T06:54:11.087-07:00Thanks, Jody, and I look forward to hearing good n...Thanks, Jody, and I look forward to hearing good news about your book...SOON!Shannon Hitchcock ~ Children's Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700790987811297412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-2948231793366984642012-03-16T06:53:19.317-07:002012-03-16T06:53:19.317-07:00Mandy, I am from a large Southern family. My fathe...Mandy, I am from a large Southern family. My father was one of six kids and my mom one of seven. I have LOADS of cousins. Being part of such an extended clan heavily influences the stories I write.Shannon Hitchcock ~ Children's Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700790987811297412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-61411437898098623112012-03-16T06:05:45.002-07:002012-03-16T06:05:45.002-07:00Dear Shannon -- Telling it like it is! A true wr...Dear Shannon -- Telling it like it is! A true writer's tale (actually one of the shorter ones...no thirteen unpublished novels later in this one...) This is a great validation of your own internal instinct of what "works" -- not only the initial incident, but then all the bits and pieces which attach themselves to that first "aha" -- sort of like building a coral reef....I think the take away for young people learning to write (and any age folks too) is the concept of re-visioning is a moment of possibility. Most of us who teach writing to kids know how hard it is to help writers move towards accepting the revision step -- you seem to be someone who could really be a model. So excited for you Shannon. DorothyDorothy Gilbert Goldstonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081149243355306964.post-67000447301562111992012-03-16T04:40:18.531-07:002012-03-16T04:40:18.531-07:00Thanks for sharing, Shannon. I love hearing about ...Thanks for sharing, Shannon. I love hearing about other writers' journeys! Definitely a looooong road for most of us!Jody Casellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892174349776047862noreply@blogger.com