tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post7364085221951996404..comments2024-03-09T00:24:14.856-05:00Comments on Crystal Collier: Young Adult Author: Angels, Wars, and Why Do You Do What You Do: IWSG EditionCrystal Collierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comBlogger209125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-34307962956827958942017-03-01T07:14:32.677-05:002017-03-01T07:14:32.677-05:00Epiphanies can be wonderful things. People, like o...Epiphanies can be wonderful things. People, like our characters, are multidimensional. If we could read peoples' lives like we read a book and really get into their heads, the world would be a different place.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-24764177567965753502017-02-24T15:36:59.502-05:002017-02-24T15:36:59.502-05:00Very cool self-realization:) I like it! :)Very cool self-realization:) I like it! :)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-17841112855627775772017-02-22T09:44:41.774-05:002017-02-22T09:44:41.774-05:00Since the number 1 is outrageous and 3 is too awes...Since the number 1 is outrageous and 3 is too awesome not to be true, I'm going with #2 because I bet she's taught way more than 300 students. <br /><br />And, hey, I've got a magical pile of laundry AND a magical pile of dishes that never get smaller. Then there's the litter box...Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-14741937070134191142017-02-11T15:38:00.896-05:002017-02-11T15:38:00.896-05:00Thank you, Diedre! (Cecelia)Thank you, Diedre! (Cecelia)erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-14019179819331059732017-02-11T15:37:31.269-05:002017-02-11T15:37:31.269-05:00Thanks, Nicola! (Cecelia) You too!Enjoy your weeke...Thanks, Nicola! (Cecelia) You too!Enjoy your weekend and week.erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-87748726077711567472017-02-11T15:36:51.089-05:002017-02-11T15:36:51.089-05:00Thanks, Cherie!Thanks, Cherie!erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-47326648592658415012017-02-11T15:36:22.018-05:002017-02-11T15:36:22.018-05:00Thanks, D!Thanks, D!erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-7942136403142792332017-02-11T15:36:07.716-05:002017-02-11T15:36:07.716-05:00Two cheesehead comments in a row! I love meeting f...Two cheesehead comments in a row! I love meeting fellow Packer fans here on Crystal's blog! Woot! "Hello!" erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-32605868660775821102017-02-11T15:35:16.230-05:002017-02-11T15:35:16.230-05:00I AM most definitely a cheesehead!!! I'll have...I AM most definitely a cheesehead!!! I'll have to check out your writing, Roland! Us Packer fans have to stick together! Ha, good guess...we shall find out soon! erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-83913545487947612732017-02-11T15:34:08.882-05:002017-02-11T15:34:08.882-05:00Thank you!!Thank you!!erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-32897263644197046642017-02-11T15:33:54.474-05:002017-02-11T15:33:54.474-05:00Thanks, Yvonne!Thanks, Yvonne!erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-60216482030613079652017-02-11T15:33:35.019-05:002017-02-11T15:33:35.019-05:00Thanks, Elizabeth!Thanks, Elizabeth!erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-53923206250543272092017-02-11T15:33:04.615-05:002017-02-11T15:33:04.615-05:00Thanks, Alexia! Hmm...I wonder how well you know m...Thanks, Alexia! Hmm...I wonder how well you know me...?!? erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-32184049452724090812017-02-11T15:32:22.015-05:002017-02-11T15:32:22.015-05:00I don't think I've ever guessed one correc...I don't think I've ever guessed one correctly! :) erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-19572515327687288912017-02-11T15:31:34.758-05:002017-02-11T15:31:34.758-05:00I like that thought. Writing is a way to make sens...I like that thought. Writing is a way to make sense of the world, either this one or another. That's quotable, Annalisa!erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-25620361352923048732017-02-11T15:29:59.568-05:002017-02-11T15:29:59.568-05:00A great question to contemplate an answer to while...A great question to contemplate an answer to while you write! Thanks, Kim!erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-67423585224570228082017-02-11T15:28:46.186-05:002017-02-11T15:28:46.186-05:00Thank you so much Denise!!! <3 <3 <3 I th...Thank you so much Denise!!! <3 <3 <3 I think taking a central theme and examining that same theme across genres is a fascinating way to explore it. erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-20440776905468175692017-02-11T15:27:26.677-05:002017-02-11T15:27:26.677-05:00Yes, exploring the world through another's eye...Yes, exploring the world through another's eyes is definitely a reason to read and to write! Crystal...that would be incredibly fun to write. Love that premise! erica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-16437711456325344672017-02-11T13:36:38.080-05:002017-02-11T13:36:38.080-05:00I like what you wrote about what brought you to wr...I like what you wrote about what brought you to writing, though I'm sorry you were bullied. That's terrible. Yes, compassion is so important. <3Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-52130781119996500792017-02-10T15:04:00.508-05:002017-02-10T15:04:00.508-05:00It's interesting to think of every book or sto...It's interesting to think of every book or story as a world unto itself. I was sad to read about the bullying you experienced. Even though it lead you to write, it's still something that kids should not have go through period. I love what you wrote about compassion and the exploration of light and dark in every human. Once we figure out a person or a character's motivation, then we are able to understand their actions and in doing so we're able to understand more about ourselves. Shaharohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908881744823537543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-42242867556491700422017-02-09T23:46:34.087-05:002017-02-09T23:46:34.087-05:00I think it would be very hard to sing at a funeral...I think it would be very hard to sing at a funeral. I'm not usually an emotional person, but funerals really get me in tears--the hymns especially.Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-6828155523556349732017-02-07T22:17:16.861-05:002017-02-07T22:17:16.861-05:00What a beautiful realization, Crystal. I think hap...What a beautiful realization, Crystal. I think happiness is a great equalizer in the sense that it all up to us to find or make it. We can have everything we need but if we don't have gratitude or contentment, we will never be happy.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-67736215888020912032017-02-07T12:55:06.833-05:002017-02-07T12:55:06.833-05:00That's great news about your review and being ...That's great news about your review and being listed in the top authors and bloggers! I think it's all well-deserved! Writing is an outlet for a lot of people - a way to deal with issues that are difficult to handle in real life. Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-3846486346170360752017-02-07T03:57:07.958-05:002017-02-07T03:57:07.958-05:00Love, love, love your reasoning. It makes me want ...Love, love, love your reasoning. It makes me want to read and write more books!<br /><br />Hmm, I'd say #1 is the lie...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-11001151577895993772017-02-07T02:40:09.479-05:002017-02-07T02:40:09.479-05:00It was nice learning more about you. Congrats on y...It was nice learning more about you. Congrats on your 5-star review! Gorgeous cover!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.com