tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.comments2013-09-24T06:04:48.331-07:00Hidden Valley Preschoolthehiddenschoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04386046318965211943noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-17325190443223221762013-07-25T08:26:55.938-07:002013-07-25T08:26:55.938-07:00Just finished Ayana Mathis's book. I am so sa...Just finished Ayana Mathis's book. I am so sad that it ended. It held my heart all the way through. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-18454035234052971732012-12-11T14:25:23.241-08:002012-12-11T14:25:23.241-08:00got "The Dream Catcher", watched about 1...got "The Dream Catcher", watched about 15 minutes and didn't know if I liked it so much...haven't finished it. I will let you know.thehiddenschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386046318965211943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-67925133448380526712012-12-04T19:23:59.551-08:002012-12-04T19:23:59.551-08:00First rejection letter! Thanks scholastic.First rejection letter! Thanks scholastic.thehiddenschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386046318965211943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-44242930281319862672012-12-04T19:22:03.793-08:002012-12-04T19:22:03.793-08:00Well written, but not my favorite.. I like YA more...Well written, but not my favorite.. I like YA more for a reason. It was too complicated and when I read for fun I want it to be enjoyable or easy. When I read a text book, I expect to think. Don't get me wrong I like to think when I read a book, but not about too much...I am just a kid at heart. thehiddenschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386046318965211943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-23872915123522441052012-11-16T18:53:33.428-08:002012-11-16T18:53:33.428-08:00Good evening Jessica,
I am honored that you mentio...Good evening Jessica,<br />I am honored that you mentioned our first meeting here on your blog. I think it is absolutely essential that new, prepublished authors support each other however they can. I wish you were still here in NM. I just came back from an weekend SCBWI writers retreat in Northern NM and it was awesome!!!! I cannot remember if I told you already that I finished my first draft of my first manuscript. Now I am in the editing phase!!! It is so much work but really fun at the same time. Keep in touch!!!Lee VBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580025880280837903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-20069639672790497592012-09-24T13:02:34.895-07:002012-09-24T13:02:34.895-07:00Hi Jessica. I do have a list of some agents that r...Hi Jessica. I do have a list of some agents that represent MG but I have to verify that they are interested in my specific genre. Also, I plan to keep writing the continuation of my story. I am looking for an editor and I signed up for a weekend writers retreat here in NM in November to get some additional feedback and improve my craft. Keep me abreast of your progress. Stay in touch!!!!Lee VBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580025880280837903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-52587784764878047512012-09-24T05:54:10.735-07:002012-09-24T05:54:10.735-07:00Hi LEE!
Utah is good. The writing meetings here ha...Hi LEE!<br />Utah is good. The writing meetings here have been postponed until after the New Year! So that is a bummer. I am so happy for you. Thanks for your support! I know you really inspired me to "Keep Writing!" Keep me posted on how it is and what's next. Do you have a list of agents you know you like already? Are you going to submit simultaneously? These are all the things I think about. I have a short list of agents that like my genre already, but I need more! thanks for staying in touch! thehiddenschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386046318965211943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-86107449268419967772012-09-21T21:57:50.083-07:002012-09-21T21:57:50.083-07:00Good evening Jessica, how is Utah? I just wanted t...Good evening Jessica, how is Utah? I just wanted to share with you that I finished the first draft of my MG novel. It is close to 22,000 words and it is still rough around the edges. I plan to take a break from it for a short while (a few weeks) then begin the editing phase. It is possible!!! Thanks for your continued support. Keep writing!!!!Lee VBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580025880280837903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-49915795335145717742012-08-27T11:00:06.518-07:002012-08-27T11:00:06.518-07:00Hey my friend in NM,
I too am sad I had to leave y...Hey my friend in NM,<br />I too am sad I had to leave you, as for NM, I can't say I am so sad. I understand the summer thing and look forward to finishing. I am excited for you and keep me posted on your updates!!thehiddenschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386046318965211943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-42710717140154771482012-08-26T18:55:55.632-07:002012-08-26T18:55:55.632-07:00I was quite sad to read that you moved but I am gl...I was quite sad to read that you moved but I am glad there is still a way for us to keep in touch. Yes, the summer was much more challenging than I expected but I am now almost to 19,000 words and hope to crank out 5,ooo more. Anywhere from 22,000 to 35,000 is a good range I am told for a MG novel. Keep in touch Jess and let me know how things are going!!! Do you miss NM yet?khadijahnmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171822121286012268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-22097532381265794142012-07-16T22:16:54.229-07:002012-07-16T22:16:54.229-07:00Congratulation woman! Great news, hope to see you ...Congratulation woman! Great news, hope to see you soon. When do the rest of us get to read your entry?Lee VBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580025880280837903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-49373876779409376472012-07-14T12:53:29.220-07:002012-07-14T12:53:29.220-07:00That's awesome!!!That's awesome!!!Amy Coontzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03896210024061042339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-30828155112533068422012-06-27T08:10:18.625-07:002012-06-27T08:10:18.625-07:00Rachel being choked by Landon,
Jake and Jaida usin...Rachel being choked by Landon,<br />Jake and Jaida using tampons,<br />For telescopes,<br />That not what their for?<br /><br />kaylin wants another cup of juice, and<br />Josh wants to know the time once more<br />Smelling the residues of Sumu's oregano,<br />Oops, forgot we are missing one more kidthehiddenschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386046318965211943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-25117196662017508502012-06-27T08:01:38.039-07:002012-06-27T08:01:38.039-07:00Lee, so nice to hear from you. We are on our way t...Lee, so nice to hear from you. We are on our way to Indiana now. Miss the meeting and catching up with you. Chat when we get back! I like your goal, as long as you do something for the day! Keep writing!thehiddenschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386046318965211943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-64264065059546803302012-06-27T06:30:46.742-07:002012-06-27T06:30:46.742-07:00Good morning all,
I don't really set a daily g...Good morning all,<br />I don't really set a daily goal for myself. I just want to do something every day to improve my novel. I even include reading writing articles or learning something new about related topics (ie. punctuation). I am currently around 17,000 typed words. I first write my words down first with pencil and paper, then type them into the computer at some point. I also wrote a short poem and entered it into a publisher's contest for new, unpublished authors. I think any writing counts. Thanks Jessica for this blog and your encouragement. Call me sometime, have lots to share from the last SCBWI schmooze. Lee in NMkhadijahnmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171822121286012268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-88725752551273533682011-12-08T08:32:43.350-08:002011-12-08T08:32:43.350-08:00In 2008 I saw the news story of the tree and was i...In 2008 I saw the news story of the tree and was instantly intrigued. I found out where the tree came from and finally got around to calling Bill. He was the nicest fella to talk to. It was rather sad that other reported had taken some of his pictures and never returned them. They have been trying to sell their Farm this year, to no avail.thehiddenschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386046318965211943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-18273777932094304062011-12-08T05:29:34.333-08:002011-12-08T05:29:34.333-08:00How did you come to interview Mr. Varanyyak? Than...How did you come to interview Mr. Varanyyak? Thanks for sharing that sweet story. It amazes me to think of all the unknown stories that never get told in this busy life we live. The Marc Urmston family loves and misses the Erman Ivin's family. Have a great holiday and know you are in our hearts.Stake Camp Directorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13551978756116291709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578689134776108075.post-19133632830817600492011-05-03T19:39:45.392-07:002011-05-03T19:39:45.392-07:00Sounds all too familiar!Sounds all too familiar!Amy Coontzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03896210024061042339noreply@blogger.com