tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post7368101850300363132..comments2024-03-28T09:50:13.187-04:00Comments on Group Blog: Winning the Prize ~ by Beth GallagherSue Heavenrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-83613000520908580602014-06-09T13:02:44.545-04:002014-06-09T13:02:44.545-04:00It was a really wonderful prize, and sure did chan...It was a really wonderful prize, and sure did change the direction and velocity of my life! :) I hope you get a chance to take it, and do check out the website for it.Beth Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699804487443359309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-16747678974227355522014-06-09T13:00:40.647-04:002014-06-09T13:00:40.647-04:00I think you'd love Kristen's classes, Suzy...I think you'd love Kristen's classes, Suzy. The whole feel of it is so supportive and inspiring! I now have book of 32 ideas that I plan to work on this summer. :) Hope you get a chance to take Nonfiction Archaeology too!<br />Cheers right back at you!<br />~BethBeth Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699804487443359309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-53779006662659419192014-06-06T17:24:26.252-04:002014-06-06T17:24:26.252-04:00Hi Beth: Cheers! {Cling, Clang}, as we sip from t...Hi Beth: Cheers! {Cling, Clang}, as we sip from two tall glasses of lemonade. You are quenching my thirst for more knowlege about writing non-fiction PB books. Thank you for *sharing your prize* with us, as you wrote about your positive experience. As an aspiring author/illustrator, selecting a course that is a *just right fit,* can be a bit daunting. Your recommendation for How to Write Non-fiction PB books, facilitated by Kristen, sounds like an outstanding class that I hope to attend in the near future. Read, write and create everyday. ~Suzy LeopoldGarden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-25512117316725709692014-06-06T15:47:12.646-04:002014-06-06T15:47:12.646-04:00Beth, what a great prize to win! I was only jealo...Beth, what a great prize to win! I was only jealous and full of envy for brief (I hope forgivable) few seconds. I hope to take the class in August or September. Your review has my mouth watering. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-62558651650786869802014-06-06T10:03:16.595-04:002014-06-06T10:03:16.595-04:00Patricia check out the website. I do scholarships ...Patricia check out the website. I do scholarships frequently. Everyone has the right to learn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01299974758913345224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-63087257991064615522014-06-05T22:54:39.380-04:002014-06-05T22:54:39.380-04:00What a winning prize that turned out to be, Beth! ...What a winning prize that turned out to be, Beth! So glad you were able to take Kristen's wonderful class. It's definitely on my wish list!Patricia Tohthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878871084215411303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-82621835367390544902014-06-05T22:41:16.217-04:002014-06-05T22:41:16.217-04:00Yay! So glad you are in my class this month, Beth!...Yay! So glad you are in my class this month, Beth! I registered on the spur of the moment...not having thought about writing non-fiction picture books much before...then realizing that I had always LOVED reading them as a kid. I'm a very happy camper...Archaeology camper that is. ;) And I look forward to staying close with this new community...from the class...and from GROG...so supportive and informative. I'm happy that the April class gave you direction...it was obvious from day one that Kristen is a mentor and teacher extraordinaire. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-79538184445583445322014-06-05T19:40:48.323-04:002014-06-05T19:40:48.323-04:00Thanks, Tina. I feel so lucky both to have won the...Thanks, Tina. I feel so lucky both to have won the class AND to have found such a great bunch of new friends. :)<br />~BethBeth Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699804487443359309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-67345538398004058642014-06-05T19:12:00.561-04:002014-06-05T19:12:00.561-04:00You were meant to win that prize, Beth! So glad u ...You were meant to win that prize, Beth! So glad u enjoyed Kristen's class. I, too, took it and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-11314142139136105172014-06-05T17:10:20.643-04:002014-06-05T17:10:20.643-04:00I'm so happy that you were inspired by it. Tha...I'm so happy that you were inspired by it. Thanks for the good words!<br />~BethBeth Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699804487443359309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-43982964458512602052014-06-05T17:04:32.887-04:002014-06-05T17:04:32.887-04:00Thanks so much for the inspirational post!Thanks so much for the inspirational post!Mary Warthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170533124035931956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-33786889461343616692014-06-05T15:08:00.481-04:002014-06-05T15:08:00.481-04:00I'm so thrilled too, Kathy. And you're rig...I'm so thrilled too, Kathy. And you're right, it IS quite the prize! I'm so happy that I found such a wonderful group and community to support and get support from!<br />~BethBeth Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699804487443359309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-76771088074341853872014-06-05T15:05:58.648-04:002014-06-05T15:05:58.648-04:00Thanks for the good words, Virginia. We have such ...Thanks for the good words, Virginia. We have such a good group from our class! ~BethBeth Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699804487443359309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-1414759486943333532014-06-05T15:04:49.693-04:002014-06-05T15:04:49.693-04:00Can't say enough good stuff about the class, K...Can't say enough good stuff about the class, Kristi. I think you'll love it!!<br />~BethBeth Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699804487443359309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-34995396699735261052014-06-05T15:03:52.275-04:002014-06-05T15:03:52.275-04:00Thanks, Pam! ~BethThanks, Pam! ~BethBeth Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699804487443359309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-71583473655629929262014-06-05T14:00:57.820-04:002014-06-05T14:00:57.820-04:00Thanks Sue. She is a wonder, our Kristen. And work...Thanks Sue. She is a wonder, our Kristen. And works miracles, as my block is gone. For now! :) ~BethBeth Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699804487443359309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-38421701243071717802014-06-05T13:54:01.895-04:002014-06-05T13:54:01.895-04:00Thank you! ~BethThank you! ~BethBeth Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699804487443359309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-89463510926352456432014-06-05T12:06:48.485-04:002014-06-05T12:06:48.485-04:00Thank you :-) But, you are the science guru.Thank you :-) But, you are the science guru.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01299974758913345224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-2505855630280799612014-06-05T12:06:15.595-04:002014-06-05T12:06:15.595-04:00I would love to have you in the class. Our next op...I would love to have you in the class. Our next opening isn't until August and we max out at 12.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01299974758913345224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-29065063835831841972014-06-05T11:49:05.184-04:002014-06-05T11:49:05.184-04:00What a great post, Beth. And everything you said a...What a great post, Beth. And everything you said about Kristen's class is true! She's great... and pushes folks to reach just that bit more to try something new.<br />As for writer's block... your description of swimming through jello is so apt.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-41038560720085792032014-06-05T11:45:16.054-04:002014-06-05T11:45:16.054-04:00Oh Virginia, I want to say, "Yes there is a S...Oh Virginia, I want to say, "Yes there is a Santa Claus," but my thank you will have to suffice. I am so happy that you enjoyed the class. Getting to know each of you, your interests, and learning from your research is a blessing to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01299974758913345224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-76254245353645010302014-06-05T11:43:35.456-04:002014-06-05T11:43:35.456-04:00I am happy that the GROG and your prize (and Krist...I am happy that the GROG and your prize (and Kristen's class is QUITE the prize) has re-focused you. Cheers to you and WRITE ON.Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-90095498474209105532014-06-05T10:31:48.197-04:002014-06-05T10:31:48.197-04:00Beth, What a great lemonade post! You took the wor...Beth, What a great lemonade post! You took the words right out of my mouth when you spoke of Kristen here. I too took this class and Beth is saying just what I would have said also. Not only is Kristen a great teacher, she is so FOCUSED and can guide you through your critique while she's reading it, and simply stops when you are wandering out of 'sync' in your story. Then she gives you clear words to help you see where you could take the next sentence or two, or train of thought, so that when you end the critique, you have a good notion upon which way to go. Listening to the replay also helps your mind refocus and yet again, write another revision. Thank you so much for posting this, and I cannot thank Kristen enough either for her guidance, but I will through my facebook page many times. This was a very good April for us all who were in this class.Virginia Rinkelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13436571974803945937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-70752594374127034222014-06-05T10:13:57.775-04:002014-06-05T10:13:57.775-04:00I've been thinking about taking this course, a...I've been thinking about taking this course, and now you've confirmed my choice. Thanks so much for the information!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096812798403971108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-27054976562488089332014-06-05T09:58:22.151-04:002014-06-05T09:58:22.151-04:00Thank you! Great post!Thank you! Great post!Pam Vaughanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791074159673465987noreply@blogger.com