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melissablanco comments on Favorite First Lines

melissablanco — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:28:49 +0000

I agree. Excellent first paragraph. Excellent book :)

maddie comments on Favorite First Lines

maddie — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:16:25 +0000

My favorite beginning is from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
"Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number 4, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn't hold with such nonsense."

Isn't it good?

HEGryphus comments on Remembering Anne Frank

HEGryphus — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:17:56 +0000

Thank you for this....Anne Frank's diary is so beautiful and I related so well to her. I still have my copy from when I first read it in fourth grade.....the same year I decided to be a writer. The year I began delving into Holocaust history and ultimately the inspiration for the things I've written over the years. I have so much to thank her for.

Laura comments on The Luck of the Irish

Laura — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:08:35 +0000

What wonderful childhood memories! Happy St. Patrick's Day! :)
p.s. I found your blog through your sister's post on FB. :)

Leah Rae Miller comments on Write at Home Moms

Leah Rae Miller — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:31:50 +0000

Thanks for the shout out, Melissa! It does make things easier to have online communities for support. And the WrAHM ladies are the best!

melissablanco comments on Friday Faves: Sports Movies to Love

melissablanco — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:13:29 +0000

Definitely, Chris! "Obscure Sports Quarterly" is a wonderful place to get all of the latest sports news.

Chris comments on Friday Faves: Sports Movies to Love

Chris — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:13:36 +0000

Dodgeball!

melissablanco comments on Friday Faves: Fictional Characters I'd Like to Have Lunch With

melissablanco — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:43:13 +0000

Kristin, I also loved Cannie and Emma. Celia was perfect in The Help. Great list!

kristin comments on Friday Faves: Fictional Characters I'd Like to Have Lunch With

kristin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:55:22 +0000

1. Scarlett O'Hara from "Gone With The Wind" by Margaret Mitchell. She is such a strong selfish character, I'd love to sit down with her and let her boss me around.

2. Emma from "Can You Keep a Secret?" by Sophie Kinsella. I loved her character!!! She was so real and funny.

3. Any of the Walsh Sisters from Marian Keyes books. They are Irish, funny, and could be some of the best characters I've ever read. I love that I can picture them, and see that they are who they are.

4. Cannie from "Good In Bed" by Jennifer Weiner. Since this is my favorite book this is no surprise. Since I have struggled with my weight- the way in which she embraced her body and her life was inspiring and I think if she existed we'd be friends.

5. Celia Foote from "The Help" I just loved her character...that's all.

6. Leah from "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant. Another brilliantly written character in this Biblical Fiction...she was beautifully written and I'd love to find out more about her.

7. Ramona's Mom from the "Ramona" Books by Beverly Cleary. Since I'm raising my own Ramona, I'd hope she'd give me a pep talk.