tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post2661750208439578777..comments2023-10-30T08:00:54.059-04:00Comments on Laurel's Leaves: #keepingOPENMINDS—The Importance of ThemeLaurel Garverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-23466578900157079322011-11-02T12:58:57.086-04:002011-11-02T12:58:57.086-04:00What a wonderful review, Laurel! I am BEYOND exci...What a wonderful review, Laurel! I am BEYOND excited for Susan, and I hope this book is a huge success--it deserves to be. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-13542159073087231422011-11-01T13:59:27.689-04:002011-11-01T13:59:27.689-04:00Angela: I like how Susan's interest in a large...Angela: I like how Susan's interest in a larger theme was so foundational to how she approached her world building and characterization. <br /><br />Tricia: It's a beautiful thing when a writer can explore a theme through active storytelling--weaving it into both character and plot.<br /><br />Kelly: I think Susan does a good job of explaining how story can grow out of theme. But it can work the opposite way too--theme can become clear as you develop a character and plot.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-23236556041724664002011-11-01T13:53:13.438-04:002011-11-01T13:53:13.438-04:00Laura: intriguing concept isn't it?
Jessica: ...Laura: intriguing concept isn't it?<br /><br />Jessica: I'm so glad she was willing to share about her theme. It intrigued me too.<br /><br />Susan: You're most welcome. Thanks for sharing about this fascinating topic!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-318755950923949452011-11-01T13:44:46.998-04:002011-11-01T13:44:46.998-04:00This sounds intriguing. Like everyone else, I love...This sounds intriguing. Like everyone else, I love how the theme kept growing and growing as Susan wrote. I have a hard time with theme--thanks for the post!Kelly Lymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773120663217816189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-35716602310758649992011-11-01T11:41:13.519-04:002011-11-01T11:41:13.519-04:00I'm so impressed, Susan, with how you develope...I'm so impressed, Susan, with how you developed the theme in this story and will continue with it even more in the second. I like a story that explores issues of import while still be a page-turning thrill. From what I've read in the sample chapter and the posts you've written about it, this sounds like such a book.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-1088331271247007032011-11-01T09:47:32.410-04:002011-11-01T09:47:32.410-04:00I've just started your book and looking forwar...I've just started your book and looking forward to see where the story takes me. Thanks for the theme post, Susan--this can be a tough element to master. :)<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-17248547929868421272011-11-01T08:46:47.802-04:002011-11-01T08:46:47.802-04:00@Laura I can't wait for you to read it! :)
@J...@Laura I can't wait for you to read it! :)<br /><br />@Jessica Best wishes to you as well! You've got a tour-de-force going with your blog tour!<br /><br />@Laurel Thanks so much for being a Party Host and letting me take over your blog for a day!! :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-3315192891677160592011-11-01T07:51:47.585-04:002011-11-01T07:51:47.585-04:00Very much looking forward to reading this book. Lo...Very much looking forward to reading this book. Love Susan's explanation of how the theme of intolerance grew as she was writing. What an amazing and intriguing concept this book explores. Well done, Susan. I wish you all the success in the world!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-19637700107349840212011-11-01T07:26:52.849-04:002011-11-01T07:26:52.849-04:00I can't wait to read this book!!!!!I can't wait to read this book!!!!!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.com