tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post7946231473700113713..comments2024-01-17T07:50:03.381-07:00Comments on Building Castles on the Beach: Lovin' the Language BlogfestBrent Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08313269993916969201noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-49944477215829357742011-06-29T13:00:53.099-06:002011-06-29T13:00:53.099-06:00@ Brianna: Thanks. This old house is actually base...@ Brianna: Thanks. This old house is actually based on my own memory of my grandparents' house in Oregon we used to visit when I was growing up.Brent Wescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313269993916969201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-66554915279806071092011-06-28T08:10:16.857-06:002011-06-28T08:10:16.857-06:00Lovin' the memories your excerpt evokes! I fee...Lovin' the memories your excerpt evokes! I feel like a kid again! This is the type of book I loved as a girl. I hope you will continue!Briannahttp://www.pocketfulofplaydough.pageek.com/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-29104016651699269472011-06-27T21:22:41.096-06:002011-06-27T21:22:41.096-06:00And thanks to all the new people for stopping by t...And thanks to all the new people for stopping by today. I hope ya'll return soon, ya hear. I guess I understand the purpose of the blogfest now. :0Brent Wescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313269993916969201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-72716074740110524572011-06-27T21:21:40.152-06:002011-06-27T21:21:40.152-06:00@ Jo: I love getting Wows.
@ Summer: I was reachi...@ Jo: I love getting Wows.<br /><br />@ Summer: I was reaching for hair, the way my son does, but shirt sleeves will do. :)<br /><br />@ Krispy: Thanks for the compliments.<br /><br />@ Trisha: It's supposed to go from playful to menacing, or something like that. Is that what you got?<br /><br />@ Vicki: I mentioned in an earlier comment that most of the rest of the story is after Marcus grows up, so I hope that doesn't mean you won't still love it. <br /><br />@ Chanel: I guess I should get to work. Thanks.Brent Wescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313269993916969201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-83138964848686378362011-06-27T19:22:08.224-06:002011-06-27T19:22:08.224-06:00I read the whole excerpt.
And you know my rule. ...I read the whole excerpt. <br /><br />And you know my rule. Or you should.<br /><br />If you can catch my attention with the first three sentences, I'm probably going to love it. And look at that. I read the whole excerpt.<br /><br />So, you know, if you want to finish that would be cool.Chanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159248995263246944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-9258473959221947742011-06-27T19:07:15.181-06:002011-06-27T19:07:15.181-06:00I love anything with kids and ghosts! Thanks for ...I love anything with kids and ghosts! Thanks for sharing!Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-28551990558281500602011-06-27T18:43:49.613-06:002011-06-27T18:43:49.613-06:00Loved your excerpts - the tone really changed from...Loved your excerpts - the tone really changed from the start to the beginning. Great job!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-30306140877501021352011-06-27T17:57:07.146-06:002011-06-27T17:57:07.146-06:00I love the voice in these and the rhythm of the wo...I love the voice in these and the rhythm of the words. The excerpts all have such good flow, and they totally make me curious about the story!Krispyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492607213249874138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-12093480786918392512011-06-27T15:45:39.085-06:002011-06-27T15:45:39.085-06:00The first line dragged my in by my shirt sleeves a...The first line dragged my in by my shirt sleeves and the rest never let go. Thank you for sharing.Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-40508665001601970752011-06-27T15:26:33.933-06:002011-06-27T15:26:33.933-06:00Wow - this is great. I can't wait to read more...Wow - this is great. I can't wait to read more.Chronicles of Illusionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168156674895078729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-3702608724832050142011-06-27T14:49:02.852-06:002011-06-27T14:49:02.852-06:00@ Lucy: It's interesting in my head, at least....@ Lucy: It's interesting in my head, at least.<br /><br />@ Candice: Don't delay! The blogfest ends today! Really, what's keeping you from sharing it right now?<br /><br />@ Dawn: Thanks. The rest of the book is supposed to take place after he's grown up, but that doesn't preclude flashbacks and such.<br /><br />@ MJ: Thanks for the support. It was your blog that led me to this fest in the first place. Thanks.Brent Wescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313269993916969201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-79669951133870145262011-06-27T11:40:33.033-06:002011-06-27T11:40:33.033-06:00Yes, please! Keep working on it!Yes, please! Keep working on it!M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-27189292436818146042011-06-27T11:39:42.918-06:002011-06-27T11:39:42.918-06:00Definitely has the kid-feel and fun of exploring. ...Definitely has the kid-feel and fun of exploring. You can do so much with a big house, woods, and a ghost! Good luck! <br /><br /><a href="http://thewritesoil.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Write Soil</a>Dawn M. Hamsherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782257750640888264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-85777552215537931502011-06-27T11:35:50.950-06:002011-06-27T11:35:50.950-06:00I like it. You definitely need to finish it. I'...I like it. You definitely need to finish it. I'll read it, gladly. <br /><br />You've inspired me. Maybe I'll have to post an excerpt from my work sometime soon-ish...Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845151308757943750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-37010222654906033662011-06-27T11:21:41.855-06:002011-06-27T11:21:41.855-06:00Reads like you're on to something interesting....Reads like you're on to something interesting.<br /><br />LucyLucy Adamshttp://ifmama.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-15979338728038809562011-06-27T11:00:49.357-06:002011-06-27T11:00:49.357-06:00@ shelly: and thanks for reading.
@ Michael: Than...@ shelly: and thanks for reading.<br /><br />@ Michael: Thanks. Is it marketable? Do I show not tell? Have I followed the rules? :)<br /><br />@ Jordan: I'll have to check out In the Woods. Thanks.<br /><br />@ Charlie: You best start saving now.<br /><br />@ Jolene: Thanks for hosting. This was a great idea.Brent Wescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313269993916969201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-69684961798833494232011-06-27T10:37:57.588-06:002011-06-27T10:37:57.588-06:00@ Wifey: Do I dare doubt the sincerity of this com...@ Wifey: Do I dare doubt the sincerity of this comment?<br /><br />@ darev: Thanks. There's more around here somewhere.<br /><br />@ Angeline: Thanks for stopping in. And thanks for the "wow."<br /><br />@ Shallee: Thanks for coming by. You're not an agent by chance, are you? :)Brent Wescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313269993916969201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-58594547452590923832011-06-27T10:33:46.324-06:002011-06-27T10:33:46.324-06:00Lovely.
You had me at the very first one. NICE :D...Lovely.<br /><br />You had me at the very first one. NICE :D<br /><br />Thanks SO MUCH for playing! Looks like a lot of us are excited for this to come out!Jolene Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809468564016928636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-59042874946655816592011-06-27T10:15:09.162-06:002011-06-27T10:15:09.162-06:00Yep. I am so buying this one when it comes out.Yep. I am so buying this one when it comes out.Charlie Pulsipherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08877018077937978788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-82829919391306383802011-06-27T10:10:49.795-06:002011-06-27T10:10:49.795-06:00I do like this! It makes me think of In the Woods ...I do like this! It makes me think of In the Woods by Tana French (which I loved).Jordan McCollumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523599384793856702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-23498751833563762011-06-27T10:05:35.125-06:002011-06-27T10:05:35.125-06:00You have lovely writing.You have lovely writing.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-90916706145172118102011-06-27T09:41:03.134-06:002011-06-27T09:41:03.134-06:00Yes, please keep working! Now off to my next blog-...Yes, please keep working! Now off to my next blog-festie excursion.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-77765052111073886522011-06-27T09:19:46.671-06:002011-06-27T09:19:46.671-06:00The combination of all these lines make me very cu...The combination of all these lines make me very curious! Good luck with this, I enjoyed these.Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-13523857962255451502011-06-27T09:12:36.547-06:002011-06-27T09:12:36.547-06:00Wow - you HAVE to keep working on it. So tense and...Wow - you HAVE to keep working on it. So tense and exciting - I'm totally exploring that house with them and playing in the wood.Spanjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893837904669368614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772006307472464943.post-23240448433840211622011-06-27T08:52:41.777-06:002011-06-27T08:52:41.777-06:00That was enough to grab my attention. And once ag...That was enough to grab my attention. And once again I am become Oliver twist. Please Sir! I want more!JustRexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00389126268262607714noreply@blogger.com