tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post3298576422857232020..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Avoiding Adverbs and Circumventing ClichésTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-81807841460622016172013-06-05T23:02:51.124-07:002013-06-05T23:02:51.124-07:00Wow, Jessica is amazing! I don't know how she ...Wow, Jessica is amazing! I don't know how she does it!Samantha Véranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-14272504647204051582013-05-27T05:31:05.465-07:002013-05-27T05:31:05.465-07:00Denise, I think this series is needed too.
I'...Denise, I think this series is needed too. <br /><br />I'm sorry your blogs aren't showing up on your feeds. While you're sorting it out, make sure to post the links through Facebook and I'll keep my eye out for them. <br /><br />If they decide to drop Google+, I'm sure they'll make an alternative... like Google Reader.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-87334105487683167772013-05-27T05:29:41.481-07:002013-05-27T05:29:41.481-07:00Nas, glad to hear it's in your wishlist!Nas, glad to hear it's in your wishlist!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-72405623846568160552013-05-26T22:22:00.257-07:002013-05-26T22:22:00.257-07:00This series is so needed with the plethora of self...This series is so needed with the plethora of self pubbed books. I love the show don't tell one. <br /><br />BTW Theresa, my blogs aren't showing up on the feeds any more. Hope you can pay me a visit sometime. It's been days and we still can't sort it out. My last post that showed up is 2 weeks old. I think google wants us to do as you've done and move our blog to Google +. What if they decide to drop Google +? Can't win with those guys!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-910448313349182932013-05-26T15:32:56.747-07:002013-05-26T15:32:56.747-07:00This sound like a great book. And it is on my wish...This sound like a great book. And it is on my wishlist!<br /><br />All the best Jessica.<br /><br />Thanks Theresa!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-7104748431382454572013-05-24T19:27:25.385-07:002013-05-24T19:27:25.385-07:00Missed Periods, I think so too.Missed Periods, I think so too.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-83559383757077824192013-05-24T19:26:33.850-07:002013-05-24T19:26:33.850-07:00Susan, I have been guilty of an adverb or two. The...Susan, I have been guilty of an adverb or two. There are a few good ones. But I have gotten better about dynamic verbs. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-39158097010382232322013-05-24T13:30:13.398-07:002013-05-24T13:30:13.398-07:00I haven't read the book on adverbs and cliches...I haven't read the book on adverbs and cliches yet, but the book on showing instead of telling was so helpful. This is a great idea.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-82040989131421679292013-05-24T07:17:56.630-07:002013-05-24T07:17:56.630-07:00Congrats to Jessica! I'm not a fan of adverbs....Congrats to Jessica! I'm not a fan of adverbs. If you use the right verb, an adverb is not necessary. Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-54022884317660655822013-05-24T06:21:18.485-07:002013-05-24T06:21:18.485-07:00Liz, good point. Step by step, right? Liz, good point. Step by step, right? Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-68307470205986415212013-05-24T06:20:52.788-07:002013-05-24T06:20:52.788-07:00Jai, great strategy. I'm going to try it too.Jai, great strategy. I'm going to try it too. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-78871275914308639142013-05-24T06:20:06.883-07:002013-05-24T06:20:06.883-07:00Medeia, great to hear!Medeia, great to hear!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-54472400128832960682013-05-24T06:17:59.029-07:002013-05-24T06:17:59.029-07:00Dana, I like your blog. Glad to find it through th...Dana, I like your blog. Glad to find it through the Blog Blitz. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37450649046625090492013-05-24T06:17:34.876-07:002013-05-24T06:17:34.876-07:00Lynda, I agree. Jessica is really getting out ther...Lynda, I agree. Jessica is really getting out there. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-55199751136933239572013-05-24T06:17:20.165-07:002013-05-24T06:17:20.165-07:00Annalisa, I agree. There are certain words that we...Annalisa, I agree. There are certain words that we need more variation. My list: walk, sleep, stand, smile, laugh. There are a few variations, but many are either too narrow or too stuffy. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-18550338783033184542013-05-24T06:16:06.080-07:002013-05-24T06:16:06.080-07:00Susanna, I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for visiting....Susanna, I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for visiting. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-48535808713510190172013-05-24T06:06:51.164-07:002013-05-24T06:06:51.164-07:00Sounds like a great book!
Thanks for dropping by ...Sounds like a great book!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by my blog for the Blitz. I had a great day largely because of all of your wonderful comments. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-91537218732637071852013-05-23T15:02:48.512-07:002013-05-23T15:02:48.512-07:00Another yay for Jecissa. She's doing really we...Another yay for Jecissa. She's doing really well for herself.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-6979405792973610352013-05-23T04:26:11.624-07:002013-05-23T04:26:11.624-07:00While I hope I avoid cliches as much as possible, ...While I hope I avoid cliches as much as possible, for my current novel I'm trying to find as many as possible for being asleep. Sounds weird, I know, but hopefully it slots in nicely :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-70647351931951310392013-05-23T04:08:02.273-07:002013-05-23T04:08:02.273-07:00This sounds great! I have the show don't tell...This sounds great! I have the show don't tell one, and I shall add this one to my library straight away! Thank you Jessica and Theresa!Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-14042523374181699592013-05-23T01:07:38.765-07:002013-05-23T01:07:38.765-07:00Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, Medeia!Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, Medeia!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-40409472143107766432013-05-23T01:07:23.087-07:002013-05-23T01:07:23.087-07:00Sounds like you're on the right track, Jai. Th...Sounds like you're on the right track, Jai. Thanks for stopping by :)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-69254446925279521662013-05-23T01:06:27.167-07:002013-05-23T01:06:27.167-07:00Couldn't agree more, Liz. Thanks for dropping ...Couldn't agree more, Liz. Thanks for dropping by!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-18521089892917760522013-05-23T01:06:09.559-07:002013-05-23T01:06:09.559-07:00Thank you, Nutschell. Hope it's helpful!Thank you, Nutschell. Hope it's helpful!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-48962612194897294362013-05-23T01:05:48.117-07:002013-05-23T01:05:48.117-07:00Cheers, Alex!Cheers, Alex!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.com