tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post7458947231004151288..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Alice Hoffman is AwesomeTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-73999539686468814152011-06-04T14:20:04.134-07:002011-06-04T14:20:04.134-07:00@ Paul, I thought her thoughts on writing and soci...@ Paul, I thought her thoughts on writing and social media were interesting too.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-25970733441205229852011-02-01T06:19:38.203-08:002011-02-01T06:19:38.203-08:00Wow! Thanks for sharing your time with Alice Hoffm...Wow! Thanks for sharing your time with Alice Hoffman. I loved hearing her thoughts on writing and social media!!Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-89810786829378931092011-02-01T03:18:21.055-08:002011-02-01T03:18:21.055-08:00@ The Words Crafter, I never met her before. And ...@ The Words Crafter, I never met her before. And she's an escapist panster. So, you're an escapist too.<br /><br />I guess imagining sister relationships can be as authentic as real ones.<br /><br />@ L'Aussie, thank you! I hope you've entered to win.<br /><br />@ Vicki, she writes so many books, I've probably read more than I remember!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-73418705383724363912011-01-31T22:08:42.572-08:002011-01-31T22:08:42.572-08:00I just had to go tearing through Amazon because I ...I just had to go tearing through Amazon because I knew we had a couple Alice Hoffman books around here but I couldn't remember which ones. (Aquamarine for sure...others I think have just been borrowed from the library).<br /><br />Sounds like a great signing!Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-19980202510798710922011-01-31T17:59:40.385-08:002011-01-31T17:59:40.385-08:00I adore Alice Hoffman's books. Theresa, you...I adore Alice Hoffman's books. Theresa, you're a lucky lady to attend this and to get a pic with her. Well done. All the best for your Feb 4 draw you sweet girl.<br /><br />Denise:)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-36423233575317652882011-01-31T15:41:50.890-08:002011-01-31T15:41:50.890-08:00I can't believe she's a panster! I'm g...I can't believe she's a panster! I'm glad you got to meet her (again, right?). I, too, read for escape. It's also what I write. Hmmmm. <br /><br />For someone who doesn't have sisters, she really captures the whole thing amazingly well.The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-8684931920109000482011-01-31T03:15:11.997-08:002011-01-31T03:15:11.997-08:00@ Julie, I like that she's a panster too. If ...@ Julie, I like that she's a panster too. If you haven't done so, please enter my 400 Followers Fiesta to win a copy of her book. The link is in this post and the top-right of my blog.<br /><br />@ Hilary, if you read one of her books, let me know your thoughts. <br /><br />You have a good week too.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-29344490196526878392011-01-30T23:35:45.780-08:002011-01-30T23:35:45.780-08:00Hi Theresa .. what a delightful review and Alice s...Hi Theresa .. what a delightful review and Alice sounds one lovely lady .. good for you for trudging down and saying 'Hi'. Her stories sound really interesting and you've certainly enticed me to want to read her books .. congratulations on the 401 followers .. brilliant news .. <br /><br />Have a good week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-91605678440949383482011-01-30T18:12:24.829-08:002011-01-30T18:12:24.829-08:00I'm a HUGE Alice Hoffman fan! I've read s...I'm a HUGE Alice Hoffman fan! I've read so many of her books, and I love them all. I can't believe you were there with her and got a picture. That's awesome. I find it totally interesting that she's a pantser! Fun, fun information.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-33186857958656364072011-01-30T13:17:04.087-08:002011-01-30T13:17:04.087-08:00@ Medeia, I've read a few of Alice Hoffman'...@ Medeia, I've read a few of Alice Hoffman's book but not nearly enough since she's so prolific. Now that I've met her I vow to read more!<br /><br />@ Writing Nut, until Ms. Hoffman mentioned reliving or escapism, I never consciously thought of the escapist element. Makes sense.<br /><br />@ Jemi, thank you. Successful pansters give me hope too. There are many methods to writing a novel.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-7316414259031744282011-01-30T12:28:36.692-08:002011-01-30T12:28:36.692-08:00Exciting stuff! Great photo :)
I love when I hear...Exciting stuff! Great photo :)<br /><br />I love when I hear successful published authors are pantsters!! Gives me hope :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-30460803804170562572011-01-30T09:08:11.676-08:002011-01-30T09:08:11.676-08:00Wow, what a truly amazing experience! And what aw...Wow, what a truly amazing experience! And what awesome advice. I completely agree with her on the writing to either relive or escape... I'm definitely on the escapist path too.WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-58107275376212112172011-01-30T08:43:54.080-08:002011-01-30T08:43:54.080-08:00I only read one Hoffman book way back in the 90...I only read one Hoffman book way back in the 90's. I should start reading her again. I love elements of magic in novels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-45546790164834805282011-01-30T06:24:55.668-08:002011-01-30T06:24:55.668-08:00@Sharon, I treasure my signed books too. Though I...@Sharon, I treasure my signed books too. Though I've been known to give one or two away during a blog contest. This time, I'm giving away my only Carleen Brice autographed book.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-66102187982059621512011-01-28T23:00:33.314-08:002011-01-28T23:00:33.314-08:00It sounds like you an awesome time, Theresa! I tr...It sounds like you an awesome time, Theresa! I treasure every signed book I have. I have purchased some of our bloggy friend's books and wish I had their signatures in them....I'm glad you had such a special time.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-78777253374257788102011-01-28T13:03:57.358-08:002011-01-28T13:03:57.358-08:00@ Lisa, I agree. While I wind up reliving, I'...@ Lisa, I agree. While I wind up reliving, I'd like an escape too. For me, maybe that's the fantasy part. <br /><br />I hope to begin my copy of the book this weekend.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-55767879751081157492011-01-28T07:25:15.277-08:002011-01-28T07:25:15.277-08:00Sound amazing! It's always great to hear advic...Sound amazing! It's always great to hear advice from established authors. I love her comment about writing either being about reliving your life or escape. I'm totally in the reliving camp, but escape would be nice sometimes, too.<br /><br />Thanks for the post. I think the winner will enjoy the book a lot!Lisa Galekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438927319122874125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-2064540616823681122011-01-28T04:19:38.480-08:002011-01-28T04:19:38.480-08:00@ Anonymous, your info doesn't link for me to ...@ Anonymous, your info doesn't link for me to click onto your blog or respond via e-mail. I hope you come back to read this. Please go to my "Four Hundred Followers Fiesta" post (scroll down 2 posts) and you can enter to win. Make sure you leave an e-mail address.<br /><br />@ Missed Periods, I don't know why we do it, but we do.<br /><br />@ LR, they were. I'm going to have to go to more of these author events to hear from people who have been writing a long time.<br /><br />@ Sophia, she's touring. Click her name on the top and see if she'll be speaking near you. Then you can say, "OMG!!! OMG!!! OMG!!!" in person!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-91245779096218736632011-01-28T02:08:44.559-08:002011-01-28T02:08:44.559-08:00OMG!!! OMG!!! OMG!!!
That's what I would hav...OMG!!! OMG!!! OMG!!!<br /><br />That's what I would have done if I saw Alice Hoffman, so it's a good thing you met her instead.<br /><br />She has had SUCH an influence on my writing.Sophia Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946233873722107937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-32014081039445685992011-01-28T00:30:50.315-08:002011-01-28T00:30:50.315-08:00Great words of wisdom. :)Great words of wisdom. :)LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839870925431989156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37613377784661587282011-01-27T23:15:31.914-08:002011-01-27T23:15:31.914-08:00Interesting what she said about people's histo...Interesting what she said about people's history being about conquering nature and animals. Why do we do that?Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-70875423764024847912011-01-27T16:03:47.782-08:002011-01-27T16:03:47.782-08:00Michelle W. said: Oh I would LOVE to both meet Ms....Michelle W. said: Oh I would LOVE to both meet Ms. Hoffman sometime, as well as win your book signed by her! So far, my favorite book (and movie) is Practical Magic. Her style opened up so much in my soul, made me feel, again! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-92106159739606736242011-01-27T15:57:47.664-08:002011-01-27T15:57:47.664-08:00@ Lola, if an author like her can write as many bo...@ Lola, if an author like her can write as many books as her and be successful as a panster, there's hope for the rest of us pansters!<br /><br />You have a lovely weekend too.<br /><br />@ Choices, you should enter to win her new book if you like Alice Hoffman's books.<br /><br />@ Regina, it did rock. She's touring now, so make sure she won't be talking near you.<br /><br />@ Old Kitty, you should enter to win the book. How come I never see you enter contests? <br /><br />@ The Golden Eagle, it was a great experience!<br /><br />@ LTM, I've been lucky to meet several wonderful authors over the last few years, or at least hear them speak. Between conferences and author events in town, I've met a few favorites. Now to meet JK Rowling...Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-22352160869228481762011-01-27T15:19:26.459-08:002011-01-27T15:19:26.459-08:00that is so cool that you got to meet and chat with...that is so cool that you got to meet and chat with one of your favorite authors! I would love to be able to do that. :o) And how interesting to hear what she thinks of the evolution of things as an est'd author.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Theresa! :o)LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-38496295741434353742011-01-27T14:42:09.151-08:002011-01-27T14:42:09.151-08:00It must have been some experience to get to meet h...It must have been some experience to get to meet her!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.com