tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post6049881502816340480..comments2023-06-25T06:28:42.557-04:00Comments on Reading on the F Train: What's Up Wednesday: First Time Out!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-24659484444133493532013-06-06T15:00:22.156-04:002013-06-06T15:00:22.156-04:00The Buffalo Reading Invasion sounds really cool! A...The Buffalo Reading Invasion sounds really cool! As for reading contemp while writing contemp, I totally understand how hard it can be. I find it sometimes motivates me to be better, and other times discourages me. Luckily there are so many great non-contemp books out there for when you need a break! Good luck with the rest of your draft! I'll be participating in Ready. Set. WRITE! too. Ghenet Myrthilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621168379560585094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-70755852975084622202013-06-06T14:38:25.905-04:002013-06-06T14:38:25.905-04:00TAKEN is next on my list - in fact, I plan to star...TAKEN is next on my list - in fact, I plan to start it tonight as it's due back to the library in one week. I was in a similar slump earlier this year. Sometimes it's good to take a break from what you love (and what you write) so you can appreciate it more when you return. :)<br /><br />Sara Birenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00232407986912820233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-16888671020165149682013-06-06T14:08:18.591-04:002013-06-06T14:08:18.591-04:00Yes! Make it happen! This should be EVERYWHERE!Yes! Make it happen! This should be EVERYWHERE!Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-41370966908520337812013-06-06T14:02:23.395-04:002013-06-06T14:02:23.395-04:00So this girl MUST find some local friends to do a ...So this girl MUST find some local friends to do a Jacksonville Reading Invasion! That sounds SO COOL! Also, I've heard so many good things about TAKEN. Must read soon!<br /><br />Yay for the end of school!Alison Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179538085536841348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-67248616540059669622013-06-06T11:18:27.649-04:002013-06-06T11:18:27.649-04:00Taken just moves so fast, it's easy to get int...Taken just moves so fast, it's easy to get into! Great slump breaker so far.Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-59293942954749368252013-06-06T10:45:03.227-04:002013-06-06T10:45:03.227-04:00Yeah, the invasion was super-cool--I hope the turn...Yeah, the invasion was super-cool--I hope the turnout stays high all summer! Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-38474850412647756612013-06-06T10:44:20.666-04:002013-06-06T10:44:20.666-04:00That app sounds great! Sometimes I just need a re...That app sounds great! Sometimes I just need a reminder, like, HEY STOP PLAYING FACEBOOK GAMES AND READ A BOOK. Sigh. Facebook games. My nemesis.<br /><br />Thanks!Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-29608991081055766262013-06-06T01:38:16.665-04:002013-06-06T01:38:16.665-04:00Hi Jess! I just wanted to let you know that I put ...Hi Jess! I just wanted to let you know that I put your name down for Classics Retold in September! Thanks for participating!<br /><br />And good luck with your book! :)The HoneyNerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871290381116725861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-17867916366354699532013-06-06T00:23:04.311-04:002013-06-06T00:23:04.311-04:00Sometimes taking a break for a different genre is ...Sometimes taking a break for a different genre is definitely the answer. That´s funny cause´ I went through the exact same thing a few weeks ago and TAKEN is also the book that helped me! :-) :-) :-)<br /><br />That reading invasion sounds like a lot of fun...<br /><br />And yay for summer and for Ready. Set. Write! :DElodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617288449988402123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-7282448392535604952013-06-05T21:38:14.938-04:002013-06-05T21:38:14.938-04:00Bah. I know exactly what you mean about a reading ...Bah. I know exactly what you mean about a reading slump. I can't help but compare my writing to published authors and then end up feeling deflated. Also, when I've been focusing on a certain aspect of revisions, I tend to start picking apart that issue in the books I'm reading. Makes it kind of hard to enjoy the story! Hope your reading slump ends soon! Sounds like you've been making great headway on your WIP though, so that's awesome! I love this reading invasion idea! So much fun! What a great way to promote reading awareness! Erin L. Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00068394727011130144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-15705303175707168812013-06-05T18:45:04.114-04:002013-06-05T18:45:04.114-04:00The idea behind a reading invasion sounds so cool!...The idea behind a reading invasion sounds so cool!!!! I hope this is something you're able to enjoy - and who knows how many great book recos will come of it, too!<br /><br />So much for you to look forward to with summer approaching - and even though sticking to a schedule may not always be your thing, you just never know! I use a great app my friend Bridgid Gallagher and her husband created, called Carpe Diem - it's a habit forming app on my phone, that keeps track of daily tasks that I want to make sure that I do everyday! And so far, it's totally helped me to organize some tasks I otherwise would've brushed off. <br /><br />Best of luck with all the time you'll have coming up! I hope you're able to polish off that first draft, too!Erin L. Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13724907482299321322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-62222915994806565932013-06-05T16:59:12.785-04:002013-06-05T16:59:12.785-04:00Yeah, I think I'll be using the summer to catc...Yeah, I think I'll be using the summer to catch up on some adult reads I've had sitting around. During the school year, I'm always trying to read as much YA as humanly possible, to recommend to my kids--I think I just need a change of pace!Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-39623324385259086572013-06-05T16:58:14.893-04:002013-06-05T16:58:14.893-04:00Yeah, usually I'm able to take inspiration fro...Yeah, usually I'm able to take inspiration from what I read, but I really needed a break from my genre, I guess! I might pick up some non-fiction next, for a real change of pace!Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-51528732151875733782013-06-05T16:57:14.571-04:002013-06-05T16:57:14.571-04:00Yeah, my husband finished law school and started a...Yeah, my husband finished law school and started a year-round law job this year--now that we're coming up on summer, it's very weird to me that he's still doing the same thing! I've pretty much always been in the pattern of the academic year, so it's hard for me to imagine working the same job all summer that I did during the rest of the year!Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-37498601876128742782013-06-05T16:55:29.180-04:002013-06-05T16:55:29.180-04:00Oh man, I read another chunk after I posted and I&...Oh man, I read another chunk after I posted and I'm so sucked into it! I can't wait to see what happens next!Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-71021137195716907942013-06-05T16:54:38.589-04:002013-06-05T16:54:38.589-04:00Thanks :) I'm definitely at the weird place w...Thanks :) I'm definitely at the weird place where I'm too close to my own writing and I can't tell if I like it anymore. I'm looking forward to finishing this draft and going back to read it all the way through. Hopefully that will help me gain some perspective!Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-34574941953716469302013-06-05T16:54:29.101-04:002013-06-05T16:54:29.101-04:00Reading Invasion sounds awesome!
I have been havin...Reading Invasion sounds awesome!<br />I have been having a similar reading slump lately--Either I can't get into a book, or I am a little overwhelmed by the writing talent. I am taking a break with some adult books--that usually does the trick for me.Rebecca Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12138361115317776477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-70117658031985872312013-06-05T16:53:10.882-04:002013-06-05T16:53:10.882-04:00I won't say the summer makes teaching an "...I won't say the summer makes teaching an "easy" job--people who say that are nuts--but I will definitely say that summer is an AWESOME part of the job. Can't wait!Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-11124163257713154422013-06-05T16:10:28.897-04:002013-06-05T16:10:28.897-04:00A reading invasion - I absolutely LOVE that idea, ...A reading invasion - I absolutely LOVE that idea, how cool!<br /><br />I compare myself all the time with published books, it's hard to remember that they were once a first draft too (although perhaps not as bad as mine!). I try to be inspired rather than depressed, but it's hard work.<br /><br />Enjoy your summer schedule! <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-54952844347646074572013-06-05T15:32:49.982-04:002013-06-05T15:32:49.982-04:00Summer is the one time I really miss working in a ...Summer is the one time I really miss working in a school ^^; Hope yours is absolutely fabulous!<br /><br />I definitely know what you mean about comparing your work with published books. I do my best not to, and getting away from my genre definitely helps. Getting away from YA completely is usually how I assure myself I don't suck and someday I'll get there too ^_^Miss Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014234633679291480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-58166485330086573822013-06-05T14:23:17.776-04:002013-06-05T14:23:17.776-04:00I'm so glad you're going to join us for Re...I'm so glad you're going to join us for Ready. Set. Write!, Jess! I'm looking forward to a summer of climbing word counts! <br /><br />I totally get what you're saying about reading in the genre you write. As much as I try not to, I'm consonantally comparing the books I read to the stories I'm working on. So not fair, but pretty unavoidable, I think. I hope you continue to enjoy TAKEN. Erin spun quite a story with that one! Katy Uppermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725740174190514869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-19278983387507477062013-06-05T13:57:55.207-04:002013-06-05T13:57:55.207-04:00I'm so excited for you to be done school for t...I'm so excited for you to be done school for the summer. Just think of all that time to do things! Like work on your very well-written contemporary. ;-) You don't have to worry about it being sub-par, Jess, because it's the opposite of that. It's funny, because contemporary is <i>totally</i> what I feel like reading right now, which is making it kind of tough to really get into THE 5TH WAVE. I'm hoping it will suck me in regardless. (Yikes, I totally almost typed 'irregardless'. O_O) That Reading Invasion sounds fantastic. What a great idea! :)Jaime Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023932422477544525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2671037899293269779.post-22045023255118143262013-06-05T13:45:21.186-04:002013-06-05T13:45:21.186-04:00The Buffalo Reading Invasion sounds so awesome! I ...The Buffalo Reading Invasion sounds so awesome! I hear you about looking forward to summer. My classes ended just a few weeks ago and I was in that same place-- very mentally ready to start something different. Hope yours comes along really soon!KatOwens: Insect Collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228171304170449979noreply@blogger.com