tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post6254663000689656087..comments2024-03-28T09:50:13.187-04:00Comments on Group Blog: Absorbing Writing Wisdom at Picture Book Boot Camp -- by Christy MihalySue Heavenrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-18195494232763390972016-04-08T22:39:47.218-04:002016-04-08T22:39:47.218-04:00Thanks, Claire! You may have California sunshine w...Thanks, Claire! You may have California sunshine where you live, but here we have Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple. :)Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-3050583007471411302016-04-08T22:38:12.937-04:002016-04-08T22:38:12.937-04:00Thanks, Tina!Thanks, Tina!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-16038577665140724182016-04-08T15:41:09.183-04:002016-04-08T15:41:09.183-04:00Oh, Christy... this sounds like a dream come true!...Oh, Christy... this sounds like a dream come true! I am so glad you wee accepted and able to go. Can't wait to see what wonderful writing comes out of this experience.Claire Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922748881956462802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-38462891693159999372016-04-08T07:23:07.796-04:002016-04-08T07:23:07.796-04:00I'm so glad you had this opportunity! Thanks f...I'm so glad you had this opportunity! Thanks for sharing about it!Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-20157922369291195002016-04-06T22:13:19.627-04:002016-04-06T22:13:19.627-04:00Thank you Suzy!Thank you Suzy!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-63673182846494327592016-04-06T22:12:55.164-04:002016-04-06T22:12:55.164-04:00It's great to hear from you, Pam -- and I know...It's great to hear from you, Pam -- and I know you are on your way!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-8990851745408310162016-04-06T22:12:22.784-04:002016-04-06T22:12:22.784-04:00Yay! Go for it! It will be worth it!!Yay! Go for it! It will be worth it!!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-16845270027790694332016-04-06T22:08:35.667-04:002016-04-06T22:08:35.667-04:00Hi Darshana -- I hope you'll keep PBBC on your...Hi Darshana -- I hope you'll keep PBBC on your list, and keep going with what you're doing to get there. Best wishes to you!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-49267033174614660722016-04-06T22:07:30.734-04:002016-04-06T22:07:30.734-04:00Yay! I'm grateful to Heidi and Jane for their ...Yay! I'm grateful to Heidi and Jane for their generosity and support of writers and writing. It makes me happy to be a part of the world of kids' writing! And I hope that I'll meet you sometime too. Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-1994401126708409382016-04-06T22:05:11.676-04:002016-04-06T22:05:11.676-04:00Thank you for this appreciation, Damon . . . sorry...Thank you for this appreciation, Damon . . . sorry about the drool. ;)Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-41556400672781170012016-04-06T21:48:19.071-04:002016-04-06T21:48:19.071-04:00Christy, what a delicious dream come true! As I re...Christy, what a delicious dream come true! As I read your recount my writer's soul drooled. Thanks for sharing your joy.Damon Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07782134281754572820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-84224398554863474872016-04-06T17:47:14.862-04:002016-04-06T17:47:14.862-04:00Well written! I could feel your joy. I was lucky e...Well written! I could feel your joy. I was lucky enough to be part of PBBC3. It was definitely the best writing experience I've ever had and it is an amazing opportunity for any writer of picture books. I am grateful to Kristine Call who encouraged me to go. www.carolgordonekster.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538677971087883948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-56713200518521772982016-04-06T16:56:03.266-04:002016-04-06T16:56:03.266-04:00Thanks for the fantastic write-up and pics! I'...Thanks for the fantastic write-up and pics! I've had PBBC on my bucket list ever since it first started. Now if only I could land a book contract so I could qualify! Some day, some day. Glad to hear you got a lot out of the boot camp. Darshanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536757334674676765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-87634445136079104162016-04-06T16:00:59.142-04:002016-04-06T16:00:59.142-04:00Hi Kirsti -- I think I just read a post about your...Hi Kirsti -- I think I just read a post about your being a former boot camper, right? See you at NESCBWI?Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-51736643815623712532016-04-06T15:59:52.089-04:002016-04-06T15:59:52.089-04:00Thanks for visiting the GROG, Jarm. You're on ...Thanks for visiting the GROG, Jarm. You're on the right track, as Jane Yolen says, it's all about BIC.Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-77133099320035129862016-04-06T15:58:55.726-04:002016-04-06T15:58:55.726-04:00Hey Sue, let's get that excellent proposal acc...Hey Sue, let's get that excellent proposal accepted for publication, so that you may soon apply to PBBC! Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-62185450528791898772016-04-06T15:57:53.941-04:002016-04-06T15:57:53.941-04:00Hah! I bet JY gets a lot of dedications in PB'...Hah! I bet JY gets a lot of dedications in PB's that come out following these boot camps!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-20530767271465960252016-04-06T15:57:09.177-04:002016-04-06T15:57:09.177-04:00Thank you, Janie. Heidi and Jane did put on a wond...Thank you, Janie. Heidi and Jane did put on a wonderful show!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-88058508044693130292016-04-06T15:56:07.057-04:002016-04-06T15:56:07.057-04:00Dear Sherri, You are on your way! BIC and you know...Dear Sherri, You are on your way! BIC and you know I'm pulling for you!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-27632553932298066112016-04-06T15:54:47.672-04:002016-04-06T15:54:47.672-04:00Kathy, You would love these folks, and they will l...Kathy, You would love these folks, and they will love you when you sign that contract and join them. It's so great you'll be at NESCBWI -- can't wait to see you there and catch up on things. Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-79802868792238388102016-04-06T13:47:11.829-04:002016-04-06T13:47:11.829-04:00Wow! What a glorious long weekend! I want to go ow...Wow! What a glorious long weekend! I want to go owling, too!! I'd better get to work!Jilanne Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866006633425949522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-52402913166700515572016-04-06T12:35:48.541-04:002016-04-06T12:35:48.541-04:00Thank you for sharing your time in this Boot Camp ...Thank you for sharing your time in this Boot Camp event. Oh how I wish there were this type of events for wannabe's. Ahhhhh. One can but dream.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391527903431779238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-85398446683421297882016-04-06T12:11:06.762-04:002016-04-06T12:11:06.762-04:00Christy: Your participation and experience at Pict...Christy: Your participation and experience at Picture Book Boot Camp is amazing. Thank you for sharing the amazing, memorable experience with us.<br />~SuzyGarden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-75797233805640796242016-04-06T10:37:51.743-04:002016-04-06T10:37:51.743-04:00I went to the 2nd boot camp and it was phenomenal!...I went to the 2nd boot camp and it was phenomenal! Such a wonderful experience and revitalization for my writing!!Kirsti Callhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481134344365131022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-24777714540395911432016-04-06T10:26:08.782-04:002016-04-06T10:26:08.782-04:00Thanks, Christy, for sharing your inspirational we...Thanks, Christy, for sharing your inspirational weekend with us. I look forward to the day I have the qualification to apply. How exciting!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.com