tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post6129525957467239076..comments2024-02-25T10:47:13.049-05:00Comments on Susanna Leonard Hill: Would You Read It Wednesday #158 - Hoot And Holly (PB) PLUS The November Pitch Pick Winner!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-82788942745762605692015-02-02T15:27:44.737-05:002015-02-02T15:27:44.737-05:00Hahahaha Joanne! :)Hahahaha Joanne! :)Michele Normannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-72778342553392003342015-02-02T12:27:46.969-05:002015-02-02T12:27:46.969-05:00Bekah! So sorry for the delay in sending a big THA...Bekah! So sorry for the delay in sending a big THANKS! for reading and offering your feedback! So glad you would read Hoot & Holly and appreciate the feedback about the comparisons. Best to you!<br /><br /><br />MicheleMichele Normannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-29232194126256548312015-02-02T12:27:01.116-05:002015-02-02T12:27:01.116-05:00Donna Marie -- Thanks so much for reading and comm...Donna Marie -- Thanks so much for reading and commenting on the pitch for Hoot & Holly! This forum has been so helpful and I'm so glad you would read my story!<br /><br /><br />Best to you from snowy (but oh so happy SuperBowl central) Boston!Michele Normannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-90417124578868799662015-01-26T01:04:43.198-05:002015-01-26T01:04:43.198-05:00Thrilled?! lol That made me laugh, Susanna :)Thrilled?! lol That made me laugh, Susanna :):Donna Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-56853131068356089932015-01-25T21:36:59.564-05:002015-01-25T21:36:59.564-05:00Thanks so much for chiming in for Michele, Donna! ...Thanks so much for chiming in for Michele, Donna! I'm sure she'll be thrilled that you like her pitch! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-86090061480458951992015-01-25T21:36:24.819-05:002015-01-25T21:36:24.819-05:00Thanks so much for your comments for Michele, Beka...Thanks so much for your comments for Michele, Bekah! And I'm glad you like today's healthy snack :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-54532841940164672382015-01-25T10:59:59.796-05:002015-01-25T10:59:59.796-05:00Late to chime in, but would definitely read it! L...Late to chime in, but would definitely read it! Love the title so much! I agree about the book comparisons not being needed, but they would not stop me from reading it!<br /><br />The apple carmel bit of happiness looks heavenly, btw. So yummy and clearly good for us!Bekahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-923316517945480682015-01-24T22:12:39.219-05:002015-01-24T22:12:39.219-05:00Thank you so much for your very helpful comments f...Thank you so much for your very helpful comments for Michele, Jean! And I'm sorry your story didn't win the pitch pick - it was very good, but it was an exceptionally tight race! :(Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-49399943886536603192015-01-24T04:57:08.941-05:002015-01-24T04:57:08.941-05:00I really like this approach because it concisely d...I really like this approach because it concisely describes the story and the comparisons bring it to life. I would want to read it :):Donna Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-87809229973042130362015-01-23T09:24:54.078-05:002015-01-23T09:24:54.078-05:00First I'd like to congratulate Heather on her ...First I'd like to congratulate Heather on her win for Hubert's Dreadful Allergies. Another Wed. past, and another Wed. worked. This weeks pitch read so beautifully, I would definitely read it. I love the title, and the first few lines of the pitch drew me right into that 'windswept field'. I agree with some of the other comments that the comparisons are not necessary for the pitch, and as a consumer I don't like comparisons in general, each story should stand on their own (IMHO). Maybe a little more detail in the pitch about what it is that Holly does to help Hoot, and what leads to their goodbye, but otherwise a big YES from me.Jean Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-69322861520542889132015-01-22T22:20:17.839-05:002015-01-22T22:20:17.839-05:00I'm sure for Ms. Norman it's enough to kno...I'm sure for Ms. Norman it's enough to know you like the idea, Erik :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-72151801029977470342015-01-22T08:29:55.155-05:002015-01-22T08:29:55.155-05:00Thanks Erik! Thanks Erik! Michele Normannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-34744013973301360972015-01-22T08:29:10.488-05:002015-01-22T08:29:10.488-05:00Thanks Stacy! Thanks to Susanna and all of you, I&...Thanks Stacy! Thanks to Susanna and all of you, I've got a stronger pitch AND a stronger query letter! Bonus.Michele Normannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-49464158553023562092015-01-22T07:46:16.653-05:002015-01-22T07:46:16.653-05:00I would read this. I like the idea of it. I don...I would read this. I like the idea of it. I don't know if I can add anymore to the previous comments. :)<br />Yum! Carmel! Apples! YAY! :DThis_Kid_Reviews_Books_Eriknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-35024462177568696942015-01-22T00:02:54.236-05:002015-01-22T00:02:54.236-05:00The first two sentences are a yes for me. I'm ...The first two sentences are a yes for me. I'm not of a fan of the comp titles. I've put very specific picture books titles in a query letter, but not in a pitch. I believe specific titles that match your book are best for those sections. Just listing an author could distract an editor or agent by trying to think of "which one" you think is a comp. Best of luck. We are on a school delay tomorrow, so I can hopefully read the hare-brained scheme announcement early.Stacy S. Jensenhttp://www.stacysjenen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-32084076045667877252015-01-21T22:37:59.845-05:002015-01-21T22:37:59.845-05:00Thanks for your very helpful suggestions for Miche...Thanks for your very helpful suggestions for Michele, Nancy! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-51298979107937944662015-01-21T22:37:09.350-05:002015-01-21T22:37:09.350-05:00Thanks, Tracy! It was lovely! And thanks for you...Thanks, Tracy! It was lovely! And thanks for your comment for Michele :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-41709355548284844122015-01-21T22:36:39.889-05:002015-01-21T22:36:39.889-05:00Thanks so much for your helpful comments and sugge...Thanks so much for your helpful comments and suggestions for Michele, Diane!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-36762167452599797752015-01-21T21:09:29.863-05:002015-01-21T21:09:29.863-05:00Thanks Tracy!Thanks Tracy!Michele Normannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-65244720773078612952015-01-21T19:59:24.044-05:002015-01-21T19:59:24.044-05:00Thanks so much for your helpful comments for Miche...Thanks so much for your helpful comments for Michele, Robyn! And I'm SO glad to hear your fettle is good! Horses, chocolate, and writing keep my fettle in good shape too! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-60003419342979092412015-01-21T19:58:24.494-05:002015-01-21T19:58:24.494-05:00Yeah, I know, Teresa... It was a moment of weakne...Yeah, I know, Teresa... It was a moment of weakness when I thought, hey, we should try to be healthy! But I believe chocolate is actually a requirement of good health, so I'll knock off the fruit and get back to the good stuff next week :) Thanks so much for chiming in for Michele!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-65042460373453369542015-01-21T19:56:46.562-05:002015-01-21T19:56:46.562-05:00Thanks for your helpful comments and suggestions f...Thanks for your helpful comments and suggestions for Michele, Kirsten!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-81615699494545638572015-01-21T19:55:57.759-05:002015-01-21T19:55:57.759-05:00Thanks so much for your helpful suggestions for Mi...Thanks so much for your helpful suggestions for Michele, Karen! And for your encouragement!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-87258641995510904022015-01-21T19:55:03.747-05:002015-01-21T19:55:03.747-05:00Thanks so much for chiming in with your very helpf...Thanks so much for chiming in with your very helpful input for Michele, Joanne!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-48896938412107126802015-01-21T19:53:47.384-05:002015-01-21T19:53:47.384-05:00Thanks for your helpful suggestions, Christie, and...Thanks for your helpful suggestions, Christie, and for your positivity for Michele!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com