tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post110386983661188233..comments2024-01-04T12:40:44.982-05:00Comments on Linda Grimes: Visiting Reality : Special Guest: Elise SkidmoreLinda G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-23706956342935899512011-09-16T22:13:19.379-04:002011-09-16T22:13:19.379-04:00Thanks again to everyone and I hope you'll all...Thanks again to everyone and I hope you'll all enjoy the book!Elise Skidmorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-89704584202234104992011-09-16T10:22:52.092-04:002011-09-16T10:22:52.092-04:00Cool interview with a cool lady that I also "...Cool interview with a cool lady that I also "met" many years ago when the Compuserve forum was called Lit Forum.<br /><br />Best of luck with the book, Elise.<br /><br />MalcolmMalcolm R. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840134761199335243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-76944416619617004332011-09-15T20:33:58.628-04:002011-09-15T20:33:58.628-04:00That is a lovely poem. Is there anything better th...That is a lovely poem. Is there anything better than a beta who believes in you?Elisabeth Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962421339750272755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-56587253133239620662011-09-15T20:33:23.802-04:002011-09-15T20:33:23.802-04:00Wonderful interview, you two! Thank you for the sn...Wonderful interview, you two! Thank you for the sneak peek of the poem, too. It's lovely Elise - just the right combination of memory, imagery and emotion.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-51328791250205171942011-09-15T20:30:40.366-04:002011-09-15T20:30:40.366-04:00Tara-- Thank you so much. I did post a notice in B...Tara-- Thank you so much. I did post a notice in B&W back in July when it was first released in Kindle format, but I'm not sure if I reposted in the thread when the Nook version became available. That's why it's so wonderful that Linda's shared her blog there just as the iTunes version was released. Now everyone can get a copy, no matter what their digital preference. I hope you enjoy the rest of the book as much as that poem.Elise Skidmorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-54305333607896747412011-09-15T10:34:31.574-04:002011-09-15T10:34:31.574-04:00Elise, that poem is beautiful - so relatable. Did ...Elise, that poem is beautiful - so relatable. Did you post this news in B&W? (If so, how did I miss it?!) Congratulations!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008153523366719973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-30339936094877505372011-09-15T08:09:42.568-04:002011-09-15T08:09:42.568-04:00Carol -- My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.
Abby ...Carol -- My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it. <br /><br />Abby -- Always happy to complete your Wednesday. <br /><br />K-pop -- So true! <br /><br />Elise -- That's a good distinction. You're right -- you never "I told you so" the bad stuff. And we all appreciate that. *grin*<br /><br />Susan -- LOL! Linda Gwimes, maybe? ;)<br /><br />Isis -- Thanks! :)<br /><br />Patsy -- Yeah, I thought that was an exceptionally pretty camel. <br /><br />Jennifer -- Thanks! Elise is easy to interview. <br /><br />Dianne -- Getting to choose the poetry you read makes all the difference. <br /><br />Bess -- You're so welcome. Thanks for dropping by. :)<br /><br />Barbara -- Hi! Good to see you, too. :) And that's what I love about Elise's poetry -- I GET it.Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-86692149926391782782011-09-15T07:34:49.501-04:002011-09-15T07:34:49.501-04:00Linda, thanks for re-introducing me to Elise. The ...Linda, thanks for re-introducing me to Elise. The poem was beautiful; I understood it, which doesn't always happen, and related. Good to see you again, too.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575439428807284037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-80445365977737565932011-09-14T21:21:04.416-04:002011-09-14T21:21:04.416-04:00A lovely, elegant camel to round out a lovely, ele...A lovely, elegant camel to round out a lovely, elegant interview! Thanks for sharing, both of you!Bess Weatherbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873091527596352004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-17152959704455762442011-09-14T19:14:45.244-04:002011-09-14T19:14:45.244-04:00And I don't know why the "thank you"...And I don't know why the "thank you" I included in the last comment didn't show up, but <i>thank you</i>.Elise Skidmorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-16970741432025892622011-09-14T19:12:17.629-04:002011-09-14T19:12:17.629-04:00Dianne, you know my 5th grade teacher also pushed ...Dianne, you know my 5th grade teacher also pushed poetry as penmanship practice. Some of those rhythms still live in my head. Try to let them enjoy it. Make it a gift instead of torture. :-)Elise Skidmorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-81644053817260213512011-09-14T18:07:32.941-04:002011-09-14T18:07:32.941-04:00Congratulations on the book! And I know all about...Congratulations on the book! And I know all about having best buddies you've never met in person. I'll bet everybody visiting here does!<br /><br />Poetry was always my nemesis in high school, although since I HAVE to teach it to my fifth grade students, I've come to appreciate it more. ('cause I get to pick which ones we study)Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-67133832166789841432011-09-14T16:44:26.023-04:002011-09-14T16:44:26.023-04:00Thanks again! BTW, Linda didn't mention it but...Thanks again! BTW, Linda didn't mention it but all the photos in the book were taken by me too, so it's wonderful to hear how many of you like the cover shot.<br /><br />Also, the book is now available in all digital formats, so you don't need a particular e-book reader to enjoy it. Happy reading!Elise Skidmorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-6646553307248704392011-09-14T16:03:32.066-04:002011-09-14T16:03:32.066-04:00Very entertaining interview, Linda! :-)
I thought...Very entertaining interview, Linda! :-)<br /><br />I thought that poem was absolutely lovely as was reading Elise's answers. Best of luck with her book!Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-46349644203093679952011-09-14T15:33:11.798-04:002011-09-14T15:33:11.798-04:00Beautiful poem and I agree the book cover is gorge...Beautiful poem and I agree the book cover is gorgeuos. <br /><br />Nice camel too.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-52493225143669192582011-09-14T15:29:55.881-04:002011-09-14T15:29:55.881-04:00I haven't written poetry in years. I admire al...I haven't written poetry in years. I admire all poets and I loved the poem. What a wonderful interview.Isis Rushdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773053495985834484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-73123115921435904642011-09-14T15:07:41.099-04:002011-09-14T15:07:41.099-04:00Wow, now you're showing a whole new Barbwa Waw...Wow, now you're showing a whole new Barbwa Wawa side to you. Great interview, and great interviewee. Loved that poem.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-89820080732636898792011-09-14T14:14:00.293-04:002011-09-14T14:14:00.293-04:00Thank you Linda for that really lovely introductio...Thank you Linda for that really lovely introduction and for giving me the unique experience of being interviewed. It was fun, and even more so to see all the lovely comments posted here after. You're a good friend--and I only say "I told you so!" for <i>good</i> stuff, like knowing you'd be published someday. Mum's the word on anything you'd really regret. (g)<br /><br />And a big thank you to everyone for the nice comments. It's wonderful to meet you all. I hope you'll all enjoy the book and spread the word.<br /><br />PS to Terri--Your comment made my day. I love hear that people who aren't poetry fans enjoy my poems.Elise Skidmorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-70827814358009865902011-09-14T12:17:56.635-04:002011-09-14T12:17:56.635-04:00*Waves* Hi Elise!!!! Love, love, love that poem!!...*Waves* Hi Elise!!!! Love, love, love that poem!!!!! Writer friends are the best of friends!Kimberly Sabatinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143516055206233316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-4362513967598071072011-09-14T12:02:27.064-04:002011-09-14T12:02:27.064-04:00a grand interview by grand women on a grand topic....a grand interview by grand women on a grand topic. this wednesday is complete.abby mumfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945527585028871186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-8904957036231187282011-09-14T11:47:01.995-04:002011-09-14T11:47:01.995-04:00I so admire poets. A friend of mine is an amazing ...I so admire poets. A friend of mine is an amazing poet and he sends me at least one poem every day. I look forward to seeing them in my inbox each morning. Nice to meet you, Elise. Thanks for hosting her, Linda.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-77864945024466894382011-09-14T11:00:12.087-04:002011-09-14T11:00:12.087-04:00Sarah -- It is a beautiful poem, isn't it? And...Sarah -- It is a beautiful poem, isn't it? And that's one camel that looks like it would never dream of spitting on you. <br /><br />Kristina -- Yay! Always happy to provide. :)<br /><br />Anne -- The whole book is full of equally great poems. Elise puts me to shame.<br /><br />Michele -- I am lucky to know Elise. Thank goodness for the internet! <br /><br />Adriana -- I tried to restrain myself. Wasn't easy. ;)<br /><br />Trisha -- You got that right. :)<br /><br />Teri -- Honestly? I'm not a huge poetry fan (other than my beloved dirty limericks), but Elise's poetry is accessible. It speaks to me in comfortable way I find remarkable.Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-9232625082891709292011-09-14T10:49:37.193-04:002011-09-14T10:49:37.193-04:00Gee, I'm not normally a big fan of poetry, but...Gee, I'm not normally a big fan of poetry, but I really like the one posted here....<br /><br />But seriously: I often have a hard time "getting" a lot of poetry (why do some poets think they have to be obtuse to be profound?), but I think I might have to give the genre another chance (as a reader, not a writer. ya'll REALLY don't want to see that).Teri Anne Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15500524348027951939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-58200310225300527942011-09-14T10:26:45.544-04:002011-09-14T10:26:45.544-04:00Great interview. Even better poem. Those people wh...Great interview. Even better poem. Those people who believe in you are priceless :)Trisha Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356610648183348015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-61497261139071844062011-09-14T10:01:44.152-04:002011-09-14T10:01:44.152-04:00Nice interview, Linda! Not a single inappropriate ...Nice interview, Linda! Not a single inappropriate question :) <br /><br />Elise, huge congratulations to you! I love this line from Mosaic: "the children who once quickened inside her." Beautiful!Adrianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007684244962587628noreply@blogger.com