tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post7340049791057261398..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Writing Thoughts from So You Think You Can DanceLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-58858663679622589752011-06-02T13:19:59.916-04:002011-06-02T13:19:59.916-04:00Yes, the same is true of education. If you love le...Yes, the same is true of education. If you love learning, you'll love school and do well naturally. It will be a joy. In fact, I've even been reading a book about prayer that is essentially teaching the same thing. You need to learn to love prayer and allow yourself to enjoy it so that you'll want to pray no matter the busyness or the circumstances.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-30117562926964063962011-06-02T11:30:44.921-04:002011-06-02T11:30:44.921-04:00Ah... so timely. My daughter and I just had this c...Ah... so timely. My daughter and I just had this conversation Tuesday. In her early childhood education class on creativity, the textbook emphasized the importance of the process over the product. If you love the process, the product will turn out better and better. If you hate the process, there will be no joy in the product, and then, what's the point?<br />Great comparison, Dina!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-39136836606359364472011-06-02T08:50:35.126-04:002011-06-02T08:50:35.126-04:00Thanks, Anita. I didn't make too huge of a dea...Thanks, Anita. I didn't make too huge of a deal about the ebook release because the publisher seems to have limited control over it and not everyone does ebooks. But, it's still pretty exciting.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86558433885050994272011-06-02T08:12:53.212-04:002011-06-02T08:12:53.212-04:00I can definitely relate to all of that Allison. My...I can definitely relate to all of that Allison. My second novel began very premise driven, so I had to discover a lot about the story and characters as I went along.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-51909184260153684672011-06-01T23:48:26.050-04:002011-06-01T23:48:26.050-04:00Loved this post! My favorite thing about writing i...Loved this post! My favorite thing about writing is how as the story unfolds, you reveal all kinds of mystery surrounding your characters. You didn't know her mom left when she was 10, but that sure explains her intentional isolation throughout the story. Or when you're typing a scene and you get so into that world you've created, you start yelling "Kiss her already, you idiot. &Allison Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276075632035543101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-62022252392968539312011-06-01T22:25:39.201-04:002011-06-01T22:25:39.201-04:00Dina, I just realized I didn't even extend my ...Dina, I just realized I didn't even extend my congrats. Ugh.<br /><br />Congratulations to your daughter for moving up to the pro dance class. It's going to be great to explain her picture on the cover of your book. :)<br /><br />And major congrats to you on the epubbing of your book. Hang in there... it'll be posted soon. <br /><br />Anita Mae.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-24359804944224612322011-06-01T21:41:08.990-04:002011-06-01T21:41:08.990-04:00So far today I think it's only up at ebookit, ...So far today I think it's only up at ebookit, and they do have the nook version. You can link to it from my website http://dinasleiman.com/, but it should be on amazon and Barnes and Noble over the next few days when they decide to upload it.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-632381686507344882011-06-01T20:39:05.154-04:002011-06-01T20:39:05.154-04:00Dina, how absolutely awesome. I totally agree this...Dina, how absolutely awesome. I totally agree this philosophy can and should be applied to our writing. <br /><br />Congratulations to your daughter on being chosen for the advanced class. How exciting for her - and for you to get to watch.<br /><br />And major congratulations on your book! I'm so excited for you. I did try to find it several times today on B&N, but it's not there yetSuzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-37478989047172520682011-06-01T18:43:20.023-04:002011-06-01T18:43:20.023-04:00Those people in our heads are pretty insistent, ar...Those people in our heads are pretty insistent, aren't they.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-56463099425067462782011-06-01T18:41:57.054-04:002011-06-01T18:41:57.054-04:00Hey Dina, I remember the excitement you conveyed i...Hey Dina, I remember the excitement you conveyed in emails over the going to- and coming back from- the dance conference. <br /><br />We watch SYTYCD all the time and yes, Mia adds an extra emotional layer to everything she touches. I love it when a judge is affected by a dance. Good stuff. :)<br /><br />Why do I write? To get the people out of my head and on the page where they belong. <br /><brAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-65987329921032882462011-06-01T12:03:17.530-04:002011-06-01T12:03:17.530-04:00Ah, yes, those magical writing moments!Ah, yes, those magical writing moments!Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-77148713064318801172011-06-01T12:01:14.667-04:002011-06-01T12:01:14.667-04:00Wonderful analogy, Dina. And congrats to Christy--...Wonderful analogy, Dina. And congrats to Christy--she's one talented young lady.<br /><br />My favorite part of the writing process? When the characters take over. My typing can't keep up with their dialogue. Sometimes first drafts can be excruciating for me (I prefer layering etc in subsequent drafts) but those times when I lose track of time and the words just flow are humbling and, Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-14066151560411207812011-06-01T08:22:57.979-04:002011-06-01T08:22:57.979-04:00Thanks, Deb. I didn't see Dandelion up on any ...Thanks, Deb. I didn't see Dandelion up on any of the websites this morning, but I'll keep you all posted.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-14861079778738140452011-06-01T06:03:35.502-04:002011-06-01T06:03:35.502-04:00I know how much that trip to Atlanta meant to you ...I know how much that trip to Atlanta meant to you Dina and I think you captured it well--wow. Congratulations again to Christy for her accomplishments. <br /><br />I hope we all find that thing that, like writing for me, brings passion to our lives. <br /><br />Hooray for Dance of the Dandelion!!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com