Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Nuts and Misfits


Nutschell (of "The Writing Nut") is hosting me on her blog today. YaY!
She’s interviewing me about writing spaces and writing. I don’t know if you’ll learn anything, but there are pictures!

If you comment on Nutschell's BLOG
you can win this ebook:
It’s available at Smashwords
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Description
It isn’t easy being the last remaining person at the dinner table or being forced to square dance with a group of sweaty seventh graders in a school cafeteria. But in My Life as a Misfit, Susan Oloier recounts growing up in the 1980s from a humorous and less-than-popular perspective with such stories as Do-Si-Don’t, Riding a Permanent Wave, Baseball, and The Food Critic.

The description makes me laugh. Since I was a teen in the 1980s, I know I’ll relate to this memoir. I’ve downloaded it, but haven’t read it yet.
After you visit and comment on Nutschell’s blog, feel free to visit Susan Oloier’s BLOG

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and contest, but it would be appreciated.
Winner will be chosen 03/19.

83 comments:

  1. Don't tell anyone, but I was a teen in the 80s as well ;)
    And the interview was brilliant.

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  2. Sounds like a funny book... will have to check it out... going to check out your guest hosting

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  3. Off to read that interview! And ... I, too, was a teenager in the 80s. And when I say it like that, I feel REALLY old. *hobbles away*

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  4. Sarah, I feel old too. *sob* Wait until I write about 80s music in the A to Z Challenge, if you want to feel really old.

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  5. Yep, another teenager in the eighties here :-)

    And Theresa, your A to Z is about 80's music? *scratches idea off list* :-)

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    1. Sarah, nice to know I'm not alone in being old enough to be a teen in the 80s. Yes, I'm doing 80s bands A to Z. XTC and Yes really saved me for those difficult letters.

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  6. Ah, the 80s. Like, oh my Gaw-hawd! Off to enjoy your interview :))

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  7. YAY! for the teen '80s club. :D
    Heading over...

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    1. SA Larsen, the 80s--so much to laugh at and appreciate now.

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  8. I was a teen 80's girl. This sounds totally radical, Dude.

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  9. I think we are around the same age. Ugh. I hate to admit that. Lol Of course, you look a lot younger.

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    1. Miranda, thanks for the compliment. I should update my photo--it's from 2009, so I AM older. I'd like my sister, who's a professional makeup artist to do me up and take pictures. Then I'll look even younger!

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  10. I was a young adult punking my way through the eighties, but even in the 70's they made us square dance with sweaty-handed boys in the cafeteria. I wonder, do they still torture middle grade students with square dancing today?

    Off to see your writing space.

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    1. LG Smith, I think the fifth-graders at my school might have a unit coming up. My son had to ballroom dance in the fifth-grade, which I think is more useful!

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  11. Sounds like a very cute book! I was early 20s in the 1980s, so a bit older. But it sounds humorous and spot-on. :)

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    1. Carol, as long as you lived through the 1980s, I'm sure you could appreciate it.

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  12. Loved reading Theresa's answers. And I love her pictures! I think cats are a requirement for writers. :)

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    1. Nutschell, I agree. Cats are necessary for writers and witches. Hmmm... I wonder if there's a connection?

      Thanks again for hosting me!

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  13. Headed over to read the interview now. The book sounds fun, even if I don't remember the 80s. (I was only an infant.)

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    1. Shelley, I felt old, but now I feel positively ancient!

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  14. Yay for your wonderful pics over at Writing Nut's!! Thanks for sharing!!

    And hoorah for the fantastically named Susan Oloier! I just love the surname! Oloier! Yay! Take care
    x

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    1. Old Kitty, I think Susan's last name has a cool spelling. Thanks for visiting!

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  15. Sounds like a fun book - I love the cover!

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    1. Victoria, I think the cover is great too. Reads misfit, doesn't it?

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  16. Cool. I'm going to look at the pictures :)

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  17. Great interview! I loved learning more about you. Love your space, woman! I will share this so lots will read your interview. (((hugs)))&(((loves)))

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    1. Robyn, thanks for posting it on Facebook AND Twitter. xo

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  18. Oh I loved the 80's! Sounds like something I need to read, too. :)

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  19. Janet, being a teen is hard enough. Being an 80s teen was especially awkward, I think (even if we didn't know it).

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  20. I'll check out Nutschell's blog.

    I downloaded Susan's book. I love all things 80's. I didn't appreciate that decade in my pre-teen, early teen years, but now I'm nostalgic.

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  21. Medeia, I'm thrilled you downloaded the book!

    I love all things 80s now too. Not then! I've toyed around with some words--a screenplay (until I realized I didn't know what I was doing) and a memoir in verse. We'll see if the latter goes anywhere.

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  22. Ha, the 80s were certainly...interesting! Great premise, Susan!
    Must check your interview, Theresa :)

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    1. Ciara, hi! Nice to hear from you. Yes, the 80s were certainly that.

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  23. The book sounds great, just like the 80's, Theresa! What a super series Ms Nutschell is up to.

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    1. Cleemckenzie, I think Nutschell's series is great. It's been nice seeing our virtual people at home.

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  24. Hi! I'm going over to read the inter view.

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  25. Shelli, I agree. They'd definitely work in Salem, MA.

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  26. Hi, Theresa! I'm back!!! :)

    I've just been to Nutschell and loved your photos and your answers to the questions. Loved your workspace, too, and the fact that you can write anywhere anytime.

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    1. Len, thanks! If I can write in the teacher room under fluorescent lighting at work, I can write anywhere!

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  27. Heather, thank you! I'll have to pop over!

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  28. I'm all over anything from the 80's. I think I'll go pouf my hair now.

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  29. Leslie, ha! The 80s and my hair didn't mix.

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  30. Lovely wedding photos, Theresa. It was wonderful reading more about you.

    Riya

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  31. Romance Reader/Riya, that's nice of you to say.

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  32. HI, Theresa,

    I just stopped by to Congratulate you on making into the ABNA quarterfinals! I am SOOOO happy for you, Hart Johnson, and Roland Yeomans!

    I hope you are celebrating!

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    1. Michael, thank you. I just found out from a few emails at work, but I haven't been able to get on and see who else made it through. Thanks for letting me know!

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  33. Theresa! Congratulations on making it into the QUARTERFINALS!!!! AMG...so amazing.

    /throws confetti

    You're gonna win this thing! I can feel it!

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    1. Michael, thanks! I've never made it this far before. Two years ago, I was rejected. Last year, I made it to the semifinals. Sounds like you're way more confident than me!

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  34. I'll head that way for a visit. New follower here. I'm trying to get a head start on visiting my fellow "A to Z"ers. I'm really enjoying your blog and I look forward to visiting again.

    Sylvia
    http://www.writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/

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  35. Sylvia, thanks for visiting! I've been meeting to visit the participators. Right now, I'm just trying to get the posts done!

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  36. I'm an 80's child myself. And proud!

    P.S. Isn't it great to have embedded comments? So much easier.

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    1. LR, yes, I've saved so much time from when I used to comment and send separate emails.

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  37. I'm something of a misfit myself - wonder if that applies more to writers than to non writers?

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    1. Patsy, I don't know. I bet just about everyone feels they're trying to fit in. Maybe that's just my writer perspective!

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  38. Neat Theresa. Looks like I have 2 places two other places to catch up with your busy self this morning.

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  39. Slamdunk, nice to hear from you! Guest posts two weeks in a row--it's like I'm on a book tour!

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