From my inbox...
The following is a true story.
A loving and caring aunt gave her niece a copy of I SO DON'T DO SPOOKY for Christmas.
The niece sent the email below to the aunt (who forwarded it to me):
Aunt M,
Thank you SO much for I So Don't Do Spooky. I am enjoying it SO much.
I try not to read it too fast so that I don't get to the end too quickly.
Thanks again!
The happy niece. And look how neat and tidy her room is!
"I try not to read it too fast so that I don't get to the end too quickly."
This is the kind of sentence that stops an author's heart.
Thank you for the forward, Aunt M.
I will be basically incommunicado this weekend. Yes, dear children, this counts for you too. I'm going to a writers' retreat through my local SCBWI. We're spending the weekend at the San Luis Rey Mission in Oceanside, CA. I will be writing up a storm. And eating meals prepared by monks. Yes, you read that right. I hope we're not talking unleavened bread and water. I'll post about the experience on Monday.
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You can't get a greater compliment then that.
ReplyDeletethat's fantastic, and so cute. :) Have fun this weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove your fan!! Have fun at the retreat, Barrie. I think my mom has gone on retreats there and that in addition to bread and water you get really delicious monastery-made honey.
ReplyDeleteThat's terrific fan mail!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's amazing!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your bread and water! :)
Yes, you've gotta love that sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait till I'm the one receiving the letters from readers.
ReplyDeleteIt must be such a rewarding job.
Anyway, have fun at the writers' retreat! That sounds like such fun. I wish there were more resources out there for students, not adults. I want to go to a writer's conference, but I'm afraid I'd be the only minor there. And that would be very weird.
Oh well, good luck and have fun!
What a fabulous comment! And have a wonderful time at the retreat. That sounds like heaven.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's fantastic! What a sweet note, and so nice of Aunt M. to pass it along. I do that too - read slowly so I don't have to say good-bye to characters I love.
ReplyDeletewhat nice feedback from that fan. I just read your bio you sound so sweet. I
ReplyDeleteThat was so nice Barrie, and good luck with your trip. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteYour niece's comment is one of those little nuggets you've got to keep handy so you can pull it out whenever you are feeling discouraged or just need a little extra motivation.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear about the monks and the writing!
How sweet!
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope you enjoyed your retreat (and the cooking).
Hey Barrie,
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the very nice review on "I So Don't Do Spooky" in the Sunday North County Times? You've got lots more fans!
Sandy
Yes, good books should read slowly to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteGood child always like reading.
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ReplyDeleteHow sweet! So, how was the writing retreat? No Monday post - I'm worried you've become a monk.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I know exactly how that niece feels...
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing with books and desserts.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of you to post this!
ReplyDeleteOmar and I spent a weekend at the mission before our wedding. It was a requirement from the church. We couldn't share a room with each other of course. When I saw the picture of the garden the memories came back.
Hope all is well with you!