tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post7860592911593319834..comments2021-10-30T15:33:59.721-07:00Comments on BRIANWOODS: My Valentiny Story Entry: 2nd Annual Susanna Leonard Hill ContestRead/Write/Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311290259562617538noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-43699484830847268652017-02-21T07:04:31.739-08:002017-02-21T07:04:31.739-08:00I just viewed Susanna's blog this morning and ...I just viewed Susanna's blog this morning and left a message. As I read through the comments, it got me thinking. What does kid-appeal mean? <br /><br />My Webster dictionary defines "appeal" as follows: to be interesting or arouse a favorable or sympathetic response.<br />So for a story to have kid-appeal it must draw interest or arouse a favorable or sympathetic response from kids. The process of picking which story has more kid-appeal is very subjective. With such a broad definition, it's no wonder certain writers might not agree with the chosen finalists. You can debate each of the criteria like this. For instance, there are several finalists that have some typos in their stories. Should those entries have been chosen? <br /><br />A thought to consider: Maybe the committee shouldn't be composed of adults. Perhaps kids should vote on which entries they prefer. The problem with that is kids wouldn't want to spend the time to read all these entries. Oh well. <br /><br />Read/Write/Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311290259562617538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-88984184984464660302017-02-21T05:54:12.399-08:002017-02-21T05:54:12.399-08:00Hello All,
The contest has ended and unfortunatel...Hello All,<br /><br />The contest has ended and unfortunately I didn't make the final cut. There are 12 finalists that were selected by the contest committee, which can be viewed on Susanna's blog and voted on. My understanding is that the story that gets the most votes wins first prize. There will also be prizes for the other top entries, but I'm not sure how many prizes Susanna was able to get for the contest. <br /><br />I find it hard to believe that Susanna has the time to comment on each and every entry! Further, she really reads the stories and provides what I consider thoughtful comments. Very impressive!!!I also think that Susanna and company put a lot of work in posting entries for writers whom don't have a blog or a website. That's very inclusive and something that many others wouldn't do because of the effort to do so. A thought to those who don't have a blog or website-let this contest be the motivating factor to get you to do that. If you want to enhance your writing resume, I think it's essential.<br /><br /><br /><br />Please vote and good luck to finalists!Read/Write/Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311290259562617538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-55806475234495271512017-02-20T16:53:21.962-08:002017-02-20T16:53:21.962-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-78396915102646363982017-02-18T14:47:32.682-08:002017-02-18T14:47:32.682-08:00What a poignant entry, Ken. So sad and sweet beca...What a poignant entry, Ken. So sad and sweet because it's so authentic. Thanks so much for joining in the Valentiny Contest!Susannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654692792398462533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-29849406895372514172017-02-17T21:52:39.335-08:002017-02-17T21:52:39.335-08:00Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your nice c...Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your nice comment, Traci. Best of luck in the contest.Read/Write/Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311290259562617538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-68838497121656106102017-02-17T15:18:57.050-08:002017-02-17T15:18:57.050-08:00Thanks, Joanne. Good luck in the contest.Thanks, Joanne. Good luck in the contest.Read/Write/Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311290259562617538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-46514846920354747622017-02-17T09:54:34.147-08:002017-02-17T09:54:34.147-08:00Ken, this has such a genuine voice. Authentic and ...Ken, this has such a genuine voice. Authentic and bittersweet. Thank-you for sharing it with us. Beautiful.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-86921322818252355332017-02-15T12:24:24.957-08:002017-02-15T12:24:24.957-08:00Ken, I had to come back and reread your story. Tha...Ken, I had to come back and reread your story. Thank you for your empowering words to me! I have the help of my sister, and a small team of caregivers, or he wouldn't be doing as well as he is. This disease took his dad and three of his siblings, so ... I do appreciate your story. Blessings to you.Lynn Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462268712695469022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-47490617735279742942017-02-15T10:55:39.531-08:002017-02-15T10:55:39.531-08:00Ken, this is really sweet and touched a spot in my...Ken, this is really sweet and touched a spot in my heart. Not your typical Valentine's story which is wonderful. BoldWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759699519580987620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-17881974621581031612017-02-14T21:34:18.403-08:002017-02-14T21:34:18.403-08:00Lynn-Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your c...Lynn-Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your comment. You are obviously a very strong woman. Take care.Read/Write/Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311290259562617538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-55985760959033502932017-02-14T21:31:10.778-08:002017-02-14T21:31:10.778-08:00Thanks Greg. Good luck to you too!Thanks Greg. Good luck to you too!Read/Write/Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311290259562617538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-18752269870804288212017-02-14T21:29:56.268-08:002017-02-14T21:29:56.268-08:00Thanks for your comment,Gabi.Good luck in the cont...Thanks for your comment,Gabi.Good luck in the contest.Read/Write/Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311290259562617538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-85059596734692588762017-02-14T19:42:01.346-08:002017-02-14T19:42:01.346-08:00Thanks, Kathy. I appreciate your comment.Thanks, Kathy. I appreciate your comment.Read/Write/Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311290259562617538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-67069964179076366142017-02-14T19:39:26.902-08:002017-02-14T19:39:26.902-08:00Thanks, Jilanne. Good luck with your story. I enjo...Thanks, Jilanne. Good luck with your story. I enjoyed it.Read/Write/Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311290259562617538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-58393526454392783212017-02-14T17:43:24.248-08:002017-02-14T17:43:24.248-08:00I get this. I take care of my dad who has this hor...I get this. I take care of my dad who has this horrid disease. I wish you well with your story. Lynn Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462268712695469022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-87296510853224095472017-02-13T09:32:58.379-08:002017-02-13T09:32:58.379-08:00This reminded me of my grandpa. Very well done. Go...This reminded me of my grandpa. Very well done. Good luck!Gregory E Brayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933661810920698594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-23165065897882621742017-02-12T20:36:55.545-08:002017-02-12T20:36:55.545-08:00Moving Valentine's story, Ken. Beautifully don...Moving Valentine's story, Ken. Beautifully done!Gabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555763752510638027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-83163534479758553442017-02-12T13:40:22.883-08:002017-02-12T13:40:22.883-08:00This is an important topic and I am sure many chil...This is an important topic and I am sure many children will come it. Thank you for writing this!Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-45200797899461733572017-02-11T12:28:04.387-08:002017-02-11T12:28:04.387-08:00Yes, so true. My father had Alzheimer's, and I...Yes, so true. My father had Alzheimer's, and I know how difficult it was for the grand kids to understand. Your story shares the experience in such a gentle way. Well done.Jill Richards Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13342080825883735333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-53270770010784923422017-02-11T11:24:58.849-08:002017-02-11T11:24:58.849-08:00What a lovely and poignant story. I'm sure it ...What a lovely and poignant story. I'm sure it will touch lots of hearts. Well done!Jilanne Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866006633425949522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-81245029180754413152017-02-11T10:34:28.976-08:002017-02-11T10:34:28.976-08:00Hi Jill,
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for y...Hi Jill,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your comment. This story was risky because it touches on a very difficult subject, but one that many kids will end up facing with the number of elderly people getting the disease. Read/Write/Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311290259562617538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-22142905616134976042017-02-11T09:53:16.786-08:002017-02-11T09:53:16.786-08:00Ken, what a lovely, touching Valentiny story. I en...Ken, what a lovely, touching Valentiny story. I enjoyed it very much. Jill Richards Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13342080825883735333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126429833124281200.post-4023314979721069492017-02-11T09:52:55.640-08:002017-02-11T09:52:55.640-08:00Ken, what a lovely, touching Valentiny story. I en...Ken, what a lovely, touching Valentiny story. I enjoyed it very much. Jill Richards Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13342080825883735333noreply@blogger.com