tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post1732179289679167196..comments2023-12-31T00:32:45.999-08:00Comments on Clara Gillow Clark: Author Pat Brisson talks about how she came to write, The Best and Hardest ThingClara Gillow Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-83334221646041003272011-09-20T13:56:18.084-07:002011-09-20T13:56:18.084-07:00love the best and hardest thing its one of my fave...love the best and hardest thing its one of my fave booksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-43433613417481535592010-05-24T11:26:39.648-07:002010-05-24T11:26:39.648-07:00I would love a chance to win this. I'm fascina...I would love a chance to win this. I'm fascinated by such details as her choice of pantoum to show the character's back and forth emotions, and her entire study of poetry. Wow.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-11019155330572284222010-05-20T13:48:59.136-07:002010-05-20T13:48:59.136-07:00I'm always amazed by people who can write poet...I'm always amazed by people who can write poetry, too, Anna. Maybe after reading Pat's Chatty Glossary you'll give it another try. Best wishes.Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-29155971223165645972010-05-20T08:44:30.717-07:002010-05-20T08:44:30.717-07:00Sounds like an interesting book! I'm always am...Sounds like an interesting book! I'm always amazed at people who can write any kind of poetry. I attempted a novel in verse a while back and while I enjoyed working on it, I just don't think I knew enough about poetry at that point. Maybe one day I'll give it another try.Anna Staniszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316883819771607655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-34744161633789022352010-05-19T08:39:47.623-07:002010-05-19T08:39:47.623-07:00Oops, that last comment was for Katrina!Oops, that last comment was for Katrina!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-90701333525540968852010-05-19T08:38:32.659-07:002010-05-19T08:38:32.659-07:00Thanks for leaving Pat a comment about her book, a...Thanks for leaving Pat a comment about her book, and thanks for following my blog! :-) I'll be checking in on you again!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-3247241617930861722010-05-19T08:28:47.260-07:002010-05-19T08:28:47.260-07:00Oh, my mistake! This was a guest post. Apologies f...Oh, my mistake! This was a guest post. Apologies for spreading my confusion! I'm still excited about this book!Katrina L. Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871272394922775923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-4660736066995587682010-05-19T08:26:21.362-07:002010-05-19T08:26:21.362-07:00Wow! You wrote a novel in verse about teen pregnan...Wow! You wrote a novel in verse about teen pregnancy?! Why haven't I heard about this? I'm adding it to my shopping list right now! Thanks for stopping by my book review blog, btw. :-)Katrina L. Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871272394922775923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-18774951429704170732010-05-19T04:03:44.705-07:002010-05-19T04:03:44.705-07:00Thanks for dropping by to leave a comment, Sliding...Thanks for dropping by to leave a comment, Sliding on the Edge! Indeed, where would we be without poetry?Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-65512107563162613752010-05-18T19:06:47.705-07:002010-05-18T19:06:47.705-07:00What a wonderful post. I especially loved, "I...What a wonderful post. I especially loved, "I hope you fall in love with poetry. Read it. Memorize it. Let it speak to you and let it carry you through the rough times and the happy times."<br /><br />Thankscleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-87271613630810034002010-05-18T15:13:11.102-07:002010-05-18T15:13:11.102-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Donna.Thanks for stopping by, Donna.Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-83930689006322184862010-05-18T14:40:22.434-07:002010-05-18T14:40:22.434-07:00Terrific interview. Thanks for bringing Ms. Brisso...Terrific interview. Thanks for bringing Ms. Brisson to my attention.Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-87377518436124427452010-05-18T09:11:32.106-07:002010-05-18T09:11:32.106-07:00Thanks for your comment, Kristin! I'm glad Pat...Thanks for your comment, Kristin! I'm glad Pat was willing to share the writing challenges of her book. Enjoy the Chatty Glossary!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-27134051130845031202010-05-18T07:44:12.226-07:002010-05-18T07:44:12.226-07:00Thanks, Clara, for sharing.Thanks, Clara, for sharing.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13095264668972996587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-32326316046578445512010-05-18T07:44:12.225-07:002010-05-18T07:44:12.225-07:00Oh, Pat, I can relate. A PB writer trying to "...Oh, Pat, I can relate. A PB writer trying to "write big"! The Best & Hardest Thing sounds like a true labor of love, not too far off from carrying a child. The cover is gorgeous, and I'm sure the words inside don't disappoint. <br /><br />Off to check out the Chatty Glossary!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13095264668972996587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-36025639324132544572010-05-17T12:08:53.765-07:002010-05-17T12:08:53.765-07:00Thoughtful comment, Toby! I know you would enjoy t...Thoughtful comment, Toby! I know you would enjoy the story and all the poetry forms Pat used. Thanks for dropping by.Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-80302630901476220472010-05-17T07:33:45.571-07:002010-05-17T07:33:45.571-07:00Thanks for leaving a comment, Jen. Imagine writing...Thanks for leaving a comment, Jen. Imagine writing in all those forms of poetry. Pretty amazing. Your name goes in for the drawing!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-61579091657182817932010-05-17T07:30:34.805-07:002010-05-17T07:30:34.805-07:00Kudos to Pat for trying a new genre. And to work o...Kudos to Pat for trying a new genre. And to work out all that poetry... stupendous! I bet this is a great book. Thanks for letting us know about it Clara.Jennifer Swansonhttp://www.pennyandrio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-49101143236505106812010-05-17T07:23:57.872-07:002010-05-17T07:23:57.872-07:00This is a book you would love, Margo. Your name is...This is a book you would love, Margo. Your name is added to the drawing.Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-87255227290315795812010-05-17T07:20:29.648-07:002010-05-17T07:20:29.648-07:00Thanks for the comment,Amy! You'll be moved by...Thanks for the comment,Amy! You'll be moved by this story, and you'll have a great time studying the different poetry forms, too. Your name goes in for the drawing.Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-85659675568482201442010-05-17T06:55:09.350-07:002010-05-17T06:55:09.350-07:00Hi Clara: I'm so glad you sent the email annou...Hi Clara: I'm so glad you sent the email announcement to me because this book definitely sounds up my alley. Although all the weeping. . .:) Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for letting us know about THE BEST AND HARDEST THING and giving us a chance to win the book!<br /><br />Margo Dill<br />http://margodill.com/blog/Margo Dillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635922963449775278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-2169128269270033262010-05-17T06:10:56.676-07:002010-05-17T06:10:56.676-07:00I can't wait to read this. What a great idea t...I can't wait to read this. What a great idea to write a novel in verse with this topic. It's a great way to get inside the character's mind. Loved the Chatty Glossary.amyfledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16224340939314434358noreply@blogger.com