tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post7600572347128044273..comments2024-02-25T10:47:13.049-05:00Comments on Susanna Leonard Hill: Thanksgiving Contest Finalists and More Fun To Come!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-21281022195012668302011-11-30T12:31:42.489-05:002011-11-30T12:31:42.489-05:00Laura - I can't wait to see what YOU come up w...Laura - I can't wait to see what YOU come up with :) I just read your NaNo/greek Muse poem - now you have to give the contest story a whirl :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-88566588965605358662011-11-30T11:33:17.744-05:002011-11-30T11:33:17.744-05:00The Thanksgiving selections are all fantastic! I&#...The Thanksgiving selections are all fantastic! I'm glad I missed the voting window because I have no idea which I would choose. All four are terrific!<br /><br />The Christmas contest sounds fun! It's funny because I actually did that for today's post, but it's a NaNoWriMo story. :) Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-41212221112046133342011-11-29T20:39:42.121-05:002011-11-29T20:39:42.121-05:00Carla - thanks for voting, and I do hope you'l...Carla - thanks for voting, and I do hope you'll be able to join in the holiday contest :)<br /><br />Janet - thanks and yay! So glad you want to join in :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-71992077809233416552011-11-29T18:21:18.814-05:002011-11-29T18:21:18.814-05:00I voted! And, I am looking forward to the Holiday...I voted! And, I am looking forward to the Holiday contest. I didn't get to join in on this one, but will enter the next one.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-43147004872385956962011-11-29T15:37:51.925-05:002011-11-29T15:37:51.925-05:00What a sweet picture! I'm so glad I made it b...What a sweet picture! I'm so glad I made it back in time to vote for a finalist--I loved reading them! I need to organize my time better so I can enter this next one! Thanks for hosting!!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380048190884905579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-51039924005539380432011-11-29T06:11:12.957-05:002011-11-29T06:11:12.957-05:00Peggy - weren't they just? I hope you'll ...Peggy - weren't they just? I hope you'll put on your thinking cap and enter the next one even though your niche may be more YA :)<br /><br />Pat - don't worry about verse! If it eludes you, you can write in prose. Verse isn't a requirement, just chosen because so many people seem to like it!<br /><br />Cally - glad you enjoyed reading them and found one a clear winner :) Thanks for reading and voting!Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-14255517208081099632011-11-29T02:30:50.410-05:002011-11-29T02:30:50.410-05:00Such wonderful entries, but one of them in particu...Such wonderful entries, but one of them in particular really found a soft spot in my heart - so that's the one I voted for! :-)Cally Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313803959936813426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-10550563370349407192011-11-29T00:51:34.609-05:002011-11-29T00:51:34.609-05:00So many excellent entries. Tough topic. Congratu...So many excellent entries. Tough topic. Congratulations to the finalists and runners-up. <br /><br />Susanna, you are on fast forward with contests and ideas. The Christmas contest has me biting my nails. I haven't written verse since I was in my youth. Too many outstanding poets here!Patricia Tiltonhttp://www.childrensbooksheal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-50945541355663055412011-11-28T22:24:27.198-05:002011-11-28T22:24:27.198-05:00Those were some FABULOUS stories! I loved them!
A...Those were some FABULOUS stories! I loved them!<br /><br />And how sweet is that picture? Awww. So very cool.Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-80007703663442377972011-11-28T21:21:08.170-05:002011-11-28T21:21:08.170-05:00Coleen - they are pretty awesome, aren't they?...Coleen - they are pretty awesome, aren't they? Maybe you'd care to take a crack at the next contest :)<br /><br />Stina - you know, just now when you said that I realized only one of them wasn't in rhyme! There were a number of other entries that didn't rhyme, but this selection makes it look like they all did!Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-82563520698846273812011-11-28T19:16:31.086-05:002011-11-28T19:16:31.086-05:00I could narrow it down to three but not one. :(
T...I could narrow it down to three but not one. :(<br /><br />They were all so good. I wish I could rhyme like that.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-18689218087757475922011-11-28T18:54:10.696-05:002011-11-28T18:54:10.696-05:00Congrats to the finalists--what a creative and fun...Congrats to the finalists--what a creative and fun bunch!Coleen Patrickhttp://coleenpatrick.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-55507646606869679842011-11-28T18:34:23.262-05:002011-11-28T18:34:23.262-05:00Hey Erik - I'll look forward to your entry and...Hey Erik - I'll look forward to your entry and don't worry - if the idea of rhyme sends you into a panic you can always write in prose :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-41663853178909336362011-11-28T17:40:12.033-05:002011-11-28T17:40:12.033-05:00Congratulations to the finalists! Thank you for th...Congratulations to the finalists! Thank you for the nice things you said about my entry :) It is hard to pick a favorite! I'm in for the Holiday contest. I think it's going to be hard to make the rhymes up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-25138832861658766312011-11-28T17:27:14.699-05:002011-11-28T17:27:14.699-05:00Catherine - I just post mine for fun and inspirati...Catherine - I just post mine for fun and inspiration - I can't compete in my own contest :) I'll be looking forward to your Holiday Contest entry - it's a rhyming one - right up your alley!<br /><br />Stasha - I would be very interested in your son's opinion since appropriateness for children was high up on the list of considerations!<br /><br />Cathy - you have a knack for this apparently :) I hope you'll be entering the Holiday Contest too! And yes, aren't they just the cutest?<br /><br />Julie - it truly is an awesome photo :) I'm sorry your entry didn't make the finals - it was such a hard decision! I hope you'll try again :)<br /><br />Saba - glad you enjoyed reading! I hope you'll enter the next one!Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-68939974322374325382011-11-28T16:48:05.951-05:002011-11-28T16:48:05.951-05:00Now that was a fun read for my lunch break!!! Cong...Now that was a fun read for my lunch break!!! Congratulations to all the finalist!!!Sabahttp://www.worddiaries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-18850901500265977582011-11-28T15:43:56.141-05:002011-11-28T15:43:56.141-05:00The wonderful class picture featuring your book is...The wonderful class picture featuring your book is something I'm sure you'll always cherish. Congratulations to all of the finalists, as well as the honorable mentions! Best of luck to everyone! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-81943413070455719662011-11-28T15:27:57.921-05:002011-11-28T15:27:57.921-05:00Susanna, you have carved out a real niche for the ...Susanna, you have carved out a real niche for the writer's holiday celebrations! I love how quickly the number of entries is growing! I have learned so much by reading the varied interpretations of the first line. Fun!<br /><br />And that is a VERY cute class of readers in your photo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-53242878346548660522011-11-28T14:18:05.920-05:002011-11-28T14:18:05.920-05:00Oh dear, making a choice this early in the day was...Oh dear, making a choice this early in the day was not easy. I asked my son to help... I am excited to see who is everyone's favorite.Stashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836396076018306616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-79434569611195378482011-11-28T14:13:05.464-05:002011-11-28T14:13:05.464-05:00You're really rocking these competitions now S...You're really rocking these competitions now Susanna. I was disappointed not to see yours there, I really liked it. No matter this was SO hard, I can't imagine how hard it was judging. All fabulous to read, it's so fun coming here :)<br /><br />And another competition how fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-47385040718586016702011-11-28T13:17:55.595-05:002011-11-28T13:17:55.595-05:00Abby - I'm so glad you enjoyed the contest! Y...Abby - I'm so glad you enjoyed the contest! Your entry was a strong one, and I really hope you'll come back swinging for the Holiday Contest!<br /><br />Melissa - I know! Aren't they just the cutest? Opening the envelope with that photo in it absolutely made my day :)<br /><br />Jim - thanks so much for your entry, Jim! I'm so glad you're planning to come back for the Holiday Contest! I can't wait to read your story :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-55562484978269391662011-11-28T11:52:47.020-05:002011-11-28T11:52:47.020-05:00Thanks for running the contest. Good luck to the f...Thanks for running the contest. Good luck to the finalists! I'll be back for the holiday version complete with rhyme. <br /><br />Cheers!Jim Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692156320503756630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-19956141413873105682011-11-28T11:22:35.344-05:002011-11-28T11:22:35.344-05:00Congratulations to each of the finalists - Susanna...Congratulations to each of the finalists - Susanna, you are so right, this is a really hard choice! I re-read them each three times before voting. :)<br /><br />Slight change of topic - how DARLING are those thankful school kids? Photos like that are an inspiration to write them something to read, just to ensure that they keep smiling.Melissa K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-34402305877075895742011-11-28T11:00:17.035-05:002011-11-28T11:00:17.035-05:00I can see how picking finalists was so hard. I lov...I can see how picking finalists was so hard. I loved going through and reading all of the stories! Agh. And trying to vote for a winner is killing me! But I picked one. I love them all though. This has been such a fun contest Susanna! I loved it :) Good luck to the finalist.Abby Fowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567978659174723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-28527981269941128962011-11-28T08:54:39.812-05:002011-11-28T08:54:39.812-05:00Stacy - thanks for your Thanksgiving Contest entry...Stacy - thanks for your Thanksgiving Contest entry - it was in the running, too! - and thanks for voting. I hope you'll enter the Holiday Contest - remember there's an out if you don't want to write in verse :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.com