tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post5788224296924084499..comments2024-02-14T01:24:18.355-08:00Comments on Angelina C. Hansen: Partner on the Path--Lora RiveraAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-49616035503634650952011-10-29T16:52:02.791-07:002011-10-29T16:52:02.791-07:00How awesome about your friend's grandpa -- won...How awesome about your friend's grandpa -- wonderful to have someone who believes in you, especially when you're young & just starting out (but it's also awesome no matter how old we are, and how far along the path!).<br /><br />Thanks so much for the great interview! See you on twitter, wipmadness buddy.... :)Shari Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495151345889657066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-28939438699293031642011-10-26T14:04:19.766-07:002011-10-26T14:04:19.766-07:00Loved reading your interview, Lora! On Writing, it...Loved reading your interview, Lora! On Writing, it's the bomb! Fabulous book on the craft.C.L. Fitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07792651804806728866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-40195189207733736332011-10-25T19:30:20.068-07:002011-10-25T19:30:20.068-07:00Wonderful interview. That is a great fantasy writ...Wonderful interview. That is a great fantasy writing space. And I agree that the kidlit community is extremely supportive and kind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-18929826234628078042011-10-25T10:19:32.801-07:002011-10-25T10:19:32.801-07:00My dance card says "Excessive dancing and pra...My dance card says "Excessive dancing and prancing with Lora" when you get published. Can't wait!! Great coffeeshop desciption. And I love the eastern european dream, except I want a laptop and many many books. Lovely interview!Girl Parkerhttp://www.girlparker.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-63374615283799364562011-10-24T19:53:23.602-07:002011-10-24T19:53:23.602-07:00Thanks, all! Island of the Blue Dolphins inspired ...Thanks, all! Island of the Blue Dolphins inspired me, especially as a shy, quiet girl, to be brave against all odds.<br /><br />Wendy--You're too sweet. My brother IS awesome, by the way ;) I'm very excited for him as he pursues his film career, but I'm biting my nails for him too!<br /><br />Dawn--The "Grandpa Gus"-es of this world are so important! They're the grownups who inspire the kids out there to live their dreams and never give up.<br /><br />Laura--I agree. This series is truly inspired. A MYWANA of the blogosphere. We are not alone! And what we do is worth it.<br /><br />Jaye--Too true. Alas, my veinal craving for caffeine will have to sacrifice for my Eastern Europe gig. Oh, and I definitely want to squeal with you too!! Don't forget to bombard me with announcements about your book ;)<br /><br />Golden Eagle--Thank you!<br /><br />Lynda--Absolutely agree. The early years are critical. I aspire to give back in just the way "Grandpa Gus" supported me.<br /><br />Alleged Author--Good to know my phobia might go away someday. I think it freaks out my hubby ;) Re: Carnival swan -- You know it! My first fictional world was animated by flying, talking blanket corners. Eh, a little weird, I know....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07253166034862608647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-53700297503898700002011-10-24T17:16:59.209-07:002011-10-24T17:16:59.209-07:00Settling down in one place used to freak me out as...Settling down in one place used to freak me out as well. That's why I chose Cali! Thing always change here.<br /><br />Is that a swan from Carnival on her shoulder??? COOL!Alleged Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869021184116123477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-31621548091674354262011-10-24T14:39:54.091-07:002011-10-24T14:39:54.091-07:00Loved the interview.
It's good to get that kin...Loved the interview.<br />It's good to get that kind of support especially in the early years of writing.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-1719958480210826032011-10-24T12:47:05.165-07:002011-10-24T12:47:05.165-07:00Excellent interview!
The Island of the Blue Dolph...Excellent interview!<br /><br /><i>The Island of the Blue Dolphis</i> is one of my favorite books in that genre. :)<br /><br />Great writing advice.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-30699385874468773492011-10-24T12:36:35.320-07:002011-10-24T12:36:35.320-07:00Hi Lora! How fun to read your interview - but you...Hi Lora! How fun to read your interview - but you know, when you're on that farm in Eastern Europe it will be hard to find that perfect cappucino - *snork*<br /><br />I'd forgotten about ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS. Gosh, I loved that book so much.<br /><br />I can't wait to squeal with you when the book deal comes.Jaye Robin Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929739858812153990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-91785591979996651332011-10-24T12:29:25.218-07:002011-10-24T12:29:25.218-07:00Great interview! I love this series. It reminds us...Great interview! I love this series. It reminds us that we are important, dedicated writers even if we are not yet published. It's very inspirational.Laura Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237841462234396752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-32175056402183638702011-10-24T11:15:25.766-07:002011-10-24T11:15:25.766-07:00What a great interview, Angelina and Lora! Angelin...What a great interview, Angelina and Lora! Angelina, this is such a nice feature.<br /><br />Lora, I love the story about your best friend's grandpa, and it's so cool about your brother! I'm happy to meet ya, and I wish you luck!Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-34414530928337453262011-10-24T09:55:10.237-07:002011-10-24T09:55:10.237-07:00Lovely interview. And your brother sounds awesome...Lovely interview. And your brother sounds awesome. I wish I were that brave. I can't imagine the support your friends and family must be. You're so cool :) And Island of Blue Dolphins was one of my favs. I can't believe I didn't list that one. I love books like that. Thank you so much for sharing. Rock on :)Wendy Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13900244263712010038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-63670428639431943842011-10-24T09:20:41.473-07:002011-10-24T09:20:41.473-07:00I'm so honored you asked me for the interview,...I'm so honored you asked me for the interview, Angelina! Thanks for posting it!<br /><br />Ghost Girl--I totally know that feeling! My gut kept wrenching me into other worlds until my WIP was starting to look more like an example of the quantum many worlds theory than a seamless story. Deeper down, my gut was telling me to cut and keep going with my first vision.<br /><br />Mieke--Thanks for reading! Parting ways with crutch friends is like severing third appendages. Hurts like hell, but feels SOOO good to finally just do it. My crit group gave me the courage (and intervention!) I needed.<br /><br />xoxo<br /><a href="http://www.lorarivera.com" rel="nofollow">Lora</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07253166034862608647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-27785765128511059682011-10-24T07:00:27.318-07:002011-10-24T07:00:27.318-07:00Here's to excessive dancing and prancing. I t...Here's to excessive dancing and prancing. I think publication is a worthwhile reason to do just that.<br /><br />The thought about parting ways with crutch friends is very enlightening. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13313957042573459374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-37811251112219116342011-10-24T06:44:51.923-07:002011-10-24T06:44:51.923-07:00Great to get to know you better, Lora!
"Go w...Great to get to know you better, Lora!<br /><br />"Go with your Guts" — I agree all the way. Unfortunately, my guts are all over the place right now. No, I'm not writing a serial killer book or anything, but I have too many gut impulses on this WIP and I have to sort through them and find the right direction. OY!<br /><br />Good luck on the path!Ghost Girl (aka, Mary Ann)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10104992485564788542noreply@blogger.com