tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post5453437751090324804..comments2023-09-16T05:02:59.946-07:00Comments on Heroines with Hearts: Friday Friend - Rosemary Gemmell and Tween FictionDebra St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-88916767184806670592012-05-06T01:31:17.741-07:002012-05-06T01:31:17.741-07:00Just noticed two more comments! Thanks for droppin...Just noticed two more comments! Thanks for dropping in, Vikki.<br /><br />Many thanks for that lovely comment, Pat. I do appreciate it and I'm so glad you enjoyed the story!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-8567984771990657892012-05-05T17:26:25.800-07:002012-05-05T17:26:25.800-07:00I recently finished Summer of the Eagles and enjoy...I recently finished Summer of the Eagles and enjoyed not only Stevie's inner struggle and growth throughout the book, but also the setting. That Scottish island and its pathways, beaches, and painted rocks was a character on its own, and I felt as if I was right there. Nicely done, Rosemary. Keep up the good work! Wonderful interview, ladies.Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-13841554892115148652012-05-05T03:40:39.855-07:002012-05-05T03:40:39.855-07:00Dropping by a bit late to say hello! The 10 year o...Dropping by a bit late to say hello! The 10 year old son of my friend did really enjoy your book (as did I) and now his 8 year old sister is now determined to read it too!Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-39341165886602501042012-05-05T02:41:34.701-07:002012-05-05T02:41:34.701-07:00Thank you so much for having me here, Paula - it&#...Thank you so much for having me here, Paula - it's been fun!<br /><br />And thanks again for all the kind support, everyone.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-81557543973631229342012-05-05T02:30:18.313-07:002012-05-05T02:30:18.313-07:00Rosemary, I'll add my admiration to everyone e...Rosemary, I'll add my admiration to everyone else's about your ability to switch genres and therefore your style of writing.<br /><br />So pleased that you got such positive feedback from a 10 year old. I'm sure there will be a lot more. <br /><br />Thank you so much for being our guest at HWH, and very best wishes for your future writing!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-88971205931911501892012-05-04T14:32:11.743-07:002012-05-04T14:32:11.743-07:00Hi JQ - thanks for coming over to comment! I had a...Hi JQ - thanks for coming over to comment! I had a very good editor and, even though I've written articles for an American company in the past, I still had to work on getting rid of some passives - all grist to the mill of writing experience!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-87935364986244109982012-05-04T14:17:38.949-07:002012-05-04T14:17:38.949-07:00You wear many hats writing for different ages. Tha...You wear many hats writing for different ages. That is a gift, but I can understand how different stories beg to be told by heroes/heroines in various stages of life. I was amazed at how you had to re-write a bit due to the Canadian publisher, Muse It Up, which incidentally is mine too, American editor, and your English language. Interesting. Best wishesJ.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-56969462286917520562012-05-04T12:42:53.084-07:002012-05-04T12:42:53.084-07:00Hi Jennifer - it's great being here, thank you...Hi Jennifer - it's great being here, thank you! I do hope your daughters get a chance to read it sometime.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-31792090910439665132012-05-04T10:15:48.736-07:002012-05-04T10:15:48.736-07:00Hi Rosemary, thanks so much for visiting us today....Hi Rosemary, thanks so much for visiting us today. I've always wondered how writing for teens/tweens is different from writing for adults and how you go about making that change. It's great you can find two different voices and therefore maintain your ability to write for adults and tweens/teens. And I think my daughters would love your book!Jennifer Wilckhttp://www.jenniferwilck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-32813304917680912372012-05-04T09:35:44.567-07:002012-05-04T09:35:44.567-07:00Hi Debra - thanks a lot for allowing me to be here...Hi Debra - thanks a lot for allowing me to be here! And thanks for the good wishes.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-6400097618896603702012-05-04T07:53:21.364-07:002012-05-04T07:53:21.364-07:00Hi Rosemary,
Thanks for joining us at Heroines wi...Hi Rosemary,<br /><br />Thanks for joining us at Heroines with Hearts today.<br /><br />I am always in awe of writers who can write across genres. I read a lot of YA (geared a bit above the tweens), but writing one would scare the heck out of me.<br /><br />Good luck with those reviews from young readers!Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-6470218442510376582012-05-04T06:21:30.380-07:002012-05-04T06:21:30.380-07:00Hi Melanie - that is such a lovely thing to say, t...Hi Melanie - that is such a lovely thing to say, thank you! I really appreciate your support.<br /><br />Hello Myra - thanks for dropping in! And you'll just need to wait and see what might happen next!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-15752627483232071892012-05-04T06:19:58.322-07:002012-05-04T06:19:58.322-07:00Hi Anne - you, too, know about writing for differe...Hi Anne - you, too, know about writing for different genres and ages and, yes, it's great creative exercise!<br /><br />Hello Ana - thank you so much for that lovely comment. I would love your granddaughter to read the book. It's only in ebook at the moment, but I'm hoping to have it in print at some point. Please keep in touch and I'll let you know. One of my email adresses is on my blogs - and I'd definitely announce a print version on the blogs.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-92041093005759530822012-05-04T06:16:35.738-07:002012-05-04T06:16:35.738-07:00Thanks so much for all these lovely comments! And ...Thanks so much for all these lovely comments! And I've just had the first response from a younger reader - the 10 year old son of my daughter's work colleague. He really enjoyed it, especially as he loves the real island that inspired the story - and he's interested in writing too! I'm feeling humbled.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-8566150694521460512012-05-04T05:30:45.098-07:002012-05-04T05:30:45.098-07:00You appear to manage to switch genres so easily,Ro...You appear to manage to switch genres so easily,Rosemary.I guess we won't know quite what to expect next?myraduffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697152063675260518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-84302889063116285272012-05-04T05:24:22.728-07:002012-05-04T05:24:22.728-07:00How soon will it be in hardcopy, Rosemary? Neither...How soon will it be in hardcopy, Rosemary? Neither Hannah nor I have a Kindle.Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-42122950517884778022012-05-04T05:23:33.393-07:002012-05-04T05:23:33.393-07:00I've read both Summer of Eagles and Dangerous ...I've read both Summer of Eagles and Dangerous Deceit and loved them both. Ros's ability to switch from genres is amazing.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430429165603634058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-39557621060534463992012-05-04T05:21:29.681-07:002012-05-04T05:21:29.681-07:00I think I already love your book, and want to give...I think I already love your book, and want to give to my granddaughter, age 8. It sounds like you've layered Stevie's reality with Nature, discovery, and healing. This is absolutely perfect for tweens, I think. Thank you!Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-81913533179564712152012-05-04T05:07:55.283-07:002012-05-04T05:07:55.283-07:00It's a wonderful thing for an author, isn'...It's a wonderful thing for an author, isn't it, jumping age groups and genres? Exercises those expressive writing muscles! Thanks for sharing this background with us, Rosemary.Anne E. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08330642610716333970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-63316072695288589652012-05-04T04:19:26.771-07:002012-05-04T04:19:26.771-07:00Hi Maggie - thanks a lot for that comment and for ...Hi Maggie - thanks a lot for that comment and for reading the book. I'm glad you like the escapist element too!<br /><br />Morning Erin - many thanks for that lovely comment and insight! And thanks again for reading it, and for reviewing S of the E so beautifully.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-81099578185588903082012-05-04T04:01:27.261-07:002012-05-04T04:01:27.261-07:00G'morning, Ros! Ah I've missed your clear,...G'morning, Ros! Ah I've missed your clear, pointed writing. You have the gift, lassie.<br /><br />I found myself about 12 or 13 while reading Summer of the Eagles, both in terms of the emotions and the fascination I felt for being swept into the wing-like arms of a sheltering being. Yes, I hope you will get feedback from teens, girls and boys alike. I think you'll find that they'l have a pure insight into your purpose without all the trappings of more adult interpretations.<br /><br />I sincerely wish you huge success and even greater happiness. Slán, Erin O'QuinnErin OQuinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113229623866154645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-1544131206337350942012-05-04T03:42:43.740-07:002012-05-04T03:42:43.740-07:00Fascinating, Ros. Really agree with you about chi...Fascinating, Ros. Really agree with you about children needing escapism too, a touch of magic. Going to push Summer of the Eagles, already loaded on my Kindle, up the reading list now. I fancy revisiting that time between childhood and adulthood!Maggie Craighttp://www.maggiecraig.co.uknoreply@blogger.com