tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post4871878242977574733..comments2024-03-19T02:25:37.053-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: GILLIAN MCDUNN INTERVIEW, CATERPILLAR SUMMER GIVEAWAY, AND IWSG POSTCasey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-37979901073977191292019-05-01T04:40:33.423-04:002019-05-01T04:40:33.423-04:00Great interview! Her personality really comes thro...Great interview! Her personality really comes through.<br /><br />Thanks for cohosting with me.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-39212767883468070402019-04-15T15:39:25.920-04:002019-04-15T15:39:25.920-04:00Very interesting interview, definitely found some ...Very interesting interview, definitely found some cool answers here, I enjoy learning about authors. Calvin F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04945481385907205222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-90041269891877435042019-04-12T05:33:46.951-04:002019-04-12T05:33:46.951-04:00I think we all struggle the most with the first ch...I think we all struggle the most with the first chapter. I usually rewrite the entire thing separately again after all the rewrites on the book are done :-)<br /><br />Thanks for co-hosting!Ronel Janse van Vuurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041347187777879494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-64010160917568375852019-04-10T13:51:57.524-04:002019-04-10T13:51:57.524-04:00For me it's the middle chapter. I always waffl...For me it's the middle chapter. I always waffle and get stuck in the middle. Which is why I've started writing from the middle, to the end and then to the beginning. <br /><br />Thanks for co-hosting this month!Lidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185947128989933152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-90665181431351963682019-04-10T11:04:37.108-04:002019-04-10T11:04:37.108-04:00Thanks for co-hosting! The first chapter IS the ha...Thanks for co-hosting! The first chapter IS the hardest. I think my first chapter of my current project has become one of the newer written scenes in my book!Debra Renée Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-83981594751588429342019-04-08T22:20:28.453-04:002019-04-08T22:20:28.453-04:00Great interview!
Caterpillar Summer sounds like a ...Great interview!<br />Caterpillar Summer sounds like a great read!<br />natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot comNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10973019640007655961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-27543682306298946822019-04-08T11:43:00.275-04:002019-04-08T11:43:00.275-04:00Being more patient with myself is something I need...Being more patient with myself is something I need to learn how to do, too, Gillian.<br /><br />Hi, Natalie!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-5901418602564529742019-04-08T08:46:15.580-04:002019-04-08T08:46:15.580-04:00Natalie, was wondering if you're participating...Natalie, was wondering if you're participating in the A to Z Blogging Challenge, because I can't find any posts relating to that? Thanks for dropping by my blog and commenting!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-63222103189493629332019-04-07T17:52:44.852-04:002019-04-07T17:52:44.852-04:00The first chapter is the most important one, but I...The first chapter is the most important one, but I'd rather use my wish for a pitch that would catch an agent's attention. :-) Maybe I should use that wish for my first chapter instead? <br /><br />So far, I have no luck finding representation, so reading Gillian's "dream scenario" about finding a fantastic agent, editor, and publisher is inspiring! I also enjoyed reading a bit of the backstory of Caterpillar's Summer. Based on the work, talent, and ideas involved I'm not surprised she was successful publishing it. Good luck with the release, Gillian, and thanks for the interview co-hosting this month, Natalie!Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-1367130365798878092019-04-07T13:46:54.958-04:002019-04-07T13:46:54.958-04:00I love this: "even the most broken or straine...I love this: "even the most broken or strained relationships can be healed if people take the time to walk in one another's shoes." It's all about understanding what another person is going through. The book sounds fantastic, Gillian. I really enjoyed the interview, Natalie. I also have trouble with patience. I also believe that our characters become more real with detailed backstories. Thanks for cohosting IWSG's April question. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-77622181751498307142019-04-07T08:06:23.067-04:002019-04-07T08:06:23.067-04:00This sounds like a feel-good book, for sure. Great...This sounds like a feel-good book, for sure. Great interview.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-84514857515909214732019-04-07T00:54:07.713-04:002019-04-07T00:54:07.713-04:00Another wonderful interview. Thanks for that. I ha...Another wonderful interview. Thanks for that. I have been hearing a lot about this book and can't wait to get my hands on a copy. Thanks for the chance.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-12240138625786248052019-04-05T11:48:50.687-04:002019-04-05T11:48:50.687-04:00Great interview! Love how real life gave insights ...Great interview! Love how real life gave insights to your characters. Noodling time-love that word-as a daydreaming base for setting up all the stuff about the story. We get too hard on ourselves for not writing, writing, writing. Thanks for reminding me to noodle and think out ideas. Congratulations! angelecolline at yahoo dot com. Also sharing on Twitter. :)Angie Quantrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474213906615736834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-16699783934302909282019-04-05T01:23:56.129-04:002019-04-05T01:23:56.129-04:00Sounds like an interesting read love this cover. ...Sounds like an interesting read love this cover. jean602https://www.blogger.com/profile/17023198415045555952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-72865705539240460932019-04-04T20:22:21.938-04:002019-04-04T20:22:21.938-04:00First chapters are tough. They set the tone for th...First chapters are tough. They set the tone for the rest of the book, so it’s so important to get it right. Endings are my biggest problem. Ugh! <br /><br />Congratulations to Gillian! Now I want to go to the North Carolina coast! Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-38699884863863648262019-04-04T19:06:50.119-04:002019-04-04T19:06:50.119-04:00Hi Natalie!
Thanks for hosting, and what a wonder...Hi Natalie!<br /><br />Thanks for hosting, and what a wonderful interview! "Caterpillar Summer" sounds fantastic - congratulations, Gillian ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-10068326689189469682019-04-04T15:38:50.722-04:002019-04-04T15:38:50.722-04:00I'm so excited about this book! Thank you for ...I'm so excited about this book! Thank you for sharing today. I shared this post on tumblr: http://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/183944334107/gillian-mcdunn-interview-caterpillar-summerDanielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-59121623352452958302019-04-04T13:16:19.239-04:002019-04-04T13:16:19.239-04:00Thank you for co-hosting, Natalie! I think my wish...Thank you for co-hosting, Natalie! I think my wish would be to have help with my ending.<br /><br />Congrats to Gillian! Love the cover!Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-42953041195590348772019-04-04T12:54:23.582-04:002019-04-04T12:54:23.582-04:00This is the first time I'm hearing about this ...This is the first time I'm hearing about this debut, and it sounds wonderful! I am always thrilled to discover and support a new North Carolina author :-) We have so many amazing MG and YA authors in the state, and so excited to add Gillian to my list to follow! I would love to win and read CATERPILLAR SUMMER. I RT'd both your and Gillian's tweets about this interview and giveaway. My email is bryanholly34 (at) gmail.com. Thanks as always for a great interview, Natalie!Holly Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281574165037823036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-60499656885475492322019-04-04T12:26:05.051-04:002019-04-04T12:26:05.051-04:00I'd use my wish for the first chapter, too. Go...I'd use my wish for the first chapter, too. Good to meet Gillian and hear her story. Happy April!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-33761491255728497152019-04-04T10:55:02.824-04:002019-04-04T10:55:02.824-04:00Natalie - the first chapter is the hardest to get ...Natalie - the first chapter is the hardest to get right! There's so much to do - to hook the reader, get the story introduced and started, and ...more.<br />Love the interview and thanks for co-hosting today!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-75353550504183938592019-04-04T10:01:12.457-04:002019-04-04T10:01:12.457-04:00I love the sound of this book, Gillian. Congratula...I love the sound of this book, Gillian. Congratulations. Great interview. And, Natalie, thanks for co-hosting today. That first chapter is a tough one for me, too.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-56254762581912258952019-04-04T05:38:26.812-04:002019-04-04T05:38:26.812-04:00The first chapter is the most difficult for me as ...The first chapter is the most difficult for me as well. Love the idea of noodling before wfiting. And congrats! The story sounds interestingTonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-40665993060288446392019-04-04T01:55:08.949-04:002019-04-04T01:55:08.949-04:00Looks like you have a lot of big plans!
First chap...Looks like you have a lot of big plans!<br />First chapters are important. So are first pages. <br />Great interview-- sounds like a really good book.J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-66072868952038269542019-04-04T00:28:26.803-04:002019-04-04T00:28:26.803-04:00A thoroughly enjoyable post, Natalie, and thanks f...A thoroughly enjoyable post, Natalie, and thanks for cohosting today. Congratulations to Gillian on her upcoming book!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.com