tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post5545474381485513816..comments2023-04-27T10:10:36.337-05:00Comments on Adventure Awaits: Subplots and Storylines - December 2017 // Year-End RecapTracey Dyckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-49368344730625462702018-01-16T13:39:31.037-06:002018-01-16T13:39:31.037-06:00Only one? That's too bad. My brother Josiah ma...Only one? That's too bad. My brother Josiah makes a second, so there's at least two in the mix! It would've been awesome for Kyle to enter. Probably a guaranteed win!<br /><br />Mm, I can see that, especially missing Will and Elizabeth. Like I said, I should probably rewatch them all to gain a wider perspective. :)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-90842410912535236102018-01-10T14:46:08.060-06:002018-01-10T14:46:08.060-06:00I know, right? I really want to see a male author ...I know, right? I really want to see a male author in this collection... but I don't know that very many enter... I'm part of the fb group (which, I realize, isn't the entire list of entrants) but I think there's maaaaybe one guy in the group? I told Kyle he needed to enter... but I don't know if he got around to it.<br /><br />On Stranger Tides just didn't feel like it was "part" of the series the way the rest did. The plot was convoluted and various things didn't make sense to me... and it probably had something to do with it being hard to connect with the story since Will and Elizabeth weren't part of the story any more... Jenellehttp://jenelleschmidt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-32740121906654358352018-01-09T19:41:49.375-06:002018-01-09T19:41:49.375-06:00I sure did; thank you! I remember liking Cars 2, a...I sure did; thank you! I remember liking Cars 2, actually, just not as much as the first movie. And the third definitely matched the first for me!<br /><br />Bwahaha! Really?? I'd have to say the same about the first three POTC movies--I've seen them once each and don't remember everything. Sooo if I rewatched them I may have a different opinion. XD What didn't you like about On Stranger Tides?<br /><br />Me too! I know or halfway-know so many writers who are entering this year! My hopes for the contest are to see at least one familiar name on the cover, and to see a male writer finally win a spot! XD (And thank you so much for the encouragement on Mirrors Never Lie!!!)<br /><br />No worries, my dear! November and December tend to be nuts for everybody, for various reason (but ugh, I'm sorry y'all got sick). Thanks for the email!<br /><br />Happy New Year to you too! <3Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-85398048193294695422018-01-09T19:38:00.724-06:002018-01-09T19:38:00.724-06:00Good greats are important too! ;)Good greats are important too! ;)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-18257062326418436022018-01-09T19:37:06.915-06:002018-01-09T19:37:06.915-06:00Thank you, Alli!
Let's be honest--the books a...Thank you, Alli!<br /><br />Let's be honest--the books are usually the most-anticipated gifts under the tree. ;D I hope you had a good Christmas too!<br /><br />I keep forgetting you have a twin, LOL. Agreed! There needs to be more guy/girl mentor relationships! You guessed correctly--Thunder Hollow made me completely lose it too. XD<br /><br />Ooooh, I hope you like it1<br /><br />THANK YOOOUUUU! I know, there seems to be so many entrants that I know/am acquainted with! I would love to see some familiar names on that cover!<br /><br />*hugs back* Thank you, friend. It's been a wonderful, full year. Have a blessed and beautiful 2018!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-60596946647953162882018-01-09T14:54:34.141-06:002018-01-09T14:54:34.141-06:00Sounds like a great year! Cars 3 was sooo cute and...Sounds like a great year! Cars 3 was sooo cute and fun. Way better than Cars 2. <br /><br />You are the first person I've met who actually liked On Stranger Tides. There were things I liked about it... though I've only seen it once and there's a lot I don't remember.<br /><br />I'm so excited about Five Poisoned Apples and everyone who wrote stories for it! Mirrors Never Lie sounds incredibly epic! Can't wait to see what the final collection looks like...!<br /><br />I.... think... I may have dropped the ball... because I'm just realizing that you sent out a question about TBT that I may not have answered.... *runs off to check email* Yeah... I'm sorry I haven't replied to that yet! November/December were NUTS with teething and everyone getting sick and traveling. I will look through that and get back to you.<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br /><br />Jenellehttp://jenelleschmidt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-60228320934658185222018-01-06T11:25:55.675-06:002018-01-06T11:25:55.675-06:00I meant good GRADES. Sheesh. "hides"I meant good GRADES. Sheesh. "hides"Allison Tebohttp://allisonswell.website/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-73667580391685763092018-01-06T11:25:14.969-06:002018-01-06T11:25:14.969-06:00Congratulations to your brother! “throws confetti...Congratulations to your brother! “throws confetti” And passing your first term with good greats – GO YOU!!! <br /><br />A Christmas book haul is always wonderful – I’m so glad you had good Christmas, Tracey!<br /><br />I saw Cars 3 in theaters with my twin and loved it. Definitely my favorite of the trilogy. I thought the mentor relationship between her and Lightening was wonderful and not a relationship we see enough of between a guy and girl. The middle scene that made you laugh – could that possibly have something to do with Thunder Hollow? I completely lost it there. :D<br /><br />The Phantom Tollbooth is sitting at my library waiting for me to pick it up – I’ve heard a lot about it.<br /><br />CONGRATULATIONS ON SUBMITTING TO ROOGLEWOOD. Your story looks amazing. I have so many friends to cheer for in the Rooglewood contest I’m losing my mind. :D <br /><br />WOW – what an amazing and full year, Tracey! I’m so excited at the amazing things you were able to do, see, accomplish and achieve last year! “hugs”<br /><br />I hope you have a blessed and amazing 2018 full of God’s grace and guidance! <3 <br /><br /><br /><br />Allison Tebohttp://allisonswell.website/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-1635153059225657952018-01-05T21:46:18.335-06:002018-01-05T21:46:18.335-06:00You saw it too! :D It managed to echo much of the ...You saw it too! :D It managed to echo much of the heartwarming-ness of the first one.<br /><br />OHMYWORDYESYESYES. I'm really hoping to go again this year, and it would be amazing to meet you!<br /><br />*tackle hugs* I'm still so grateful for your feedback, girl! You're so sweet--thank yooouuu! <3<br /><br />Happy (very late) new year to you as well!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-79316354901379963412018-01-05T21:44:27.107-06:002018-01-05T21:44:27.107-06:00You bet! It was packed, but I learned sooo much, w...You bet! It was packed, but I learned sooo much, which makes it all worth it. I hope your year was a good one too, and that the next will be even better! (Book presents are my favorite, naturally!)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-86076893775802323502018-01-05T21:33:48.145-06:002018-01-05T21:33:48.145-06:00Thanks! It was so much fun meeting you too! Gettin...Thanks! It was so much fun meeting you too! Getting to see blogging buddies in person was definitely a highlight. Are you planning to go again this summer?<br /><br />They were both fun, though in very different ways. I'm looking forward to finishing both trilogies. ^_^<br /><br />You have an awesome 2018 too, Tori!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-12120922668657531692018-01-05T21:27:52.845-06:002018-01-05T21:27:52.845-06:00Oh, the cabin was actually for summer vacation, bu...Oh, the cabin was actually for summer vacation, but it WOULD have been a lovely Christmas getaway too. ;)<br /><br />*hugs* Aw, Meaghan, I'm sorry this year was a bit rough. I've had seasons like that, but always when I gain enough distance, I can see the good that came out of it. I hope 2018 is a year of much goodness for you! <3Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-35551124086452637202018-01-05T21:25:51.930-06:002018-01-05T21:25:51.930-06:00I did, thanks! That's cool your class used the...I did, thanks! That's cool your class used the book; it's one I'm looking forward to reading. Hey, quality over quantity, right? I hope your 2018 is a great year!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-8129223615718531332018-01-05T21:24:54.142-06:002018-01-05T21:24:54.142-06:00I thought it was really sweet! I still need to fin...I thought it was really sweet! I still need to find a spot to hang it on my wall...<br /><br />Awww, thanks, Blue! <3 Whatever happens, writing it was a good experience. And I maaaay be casually considering expanding it like I did The Brightest Thread. We'll see.<br /><br />I'm glad 2017 was one of growth and progress for you too--and I hope 2018 proves to be even better! *hugs*Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-76269375521361515092018-01-05T21:23:20.773-06:002018-01-05T21:23:20.773-06:00I do too! ^_^ Eeek, I can't wait to see yours ...I do too! ^_^ Eeek, I can't wait to see yours as well! Although there's no rush, okay?<br /><br />I hope the same for you, Skye! Have an awesome 2018. :DTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-92004722979220049342018-01-05T21:10:29.505-06:002018-01-05T21:10:29.505-06:00Thank you, Christine! I can't believe all that...Thank you, Christine! I can't believe all that's happened, either. Whew!<br /><br />Yessss, it was HEAVENLY to have some time to relax at home! I AM STILL FANGIRLING OVER HER ARTWORK TOOOOOO. <333 So much love for the Lunar Chronicles and new Funkos as well! I can't remember, do you own TLC?<br /><br />*gasp* You didn't know??? That's okay, I didn't either until a few years ago when my sisters started the series. XD The first one is so cute! I think you'd like it! LOL, yes, I still need to post a Goodreads review on that, and I'll probably share a few thoughts in the next S&S post, just because I wasn't able to here. I DID keep remembering your long-ago review on it while I read! XD<br /><br />It's such a relief! Thank you so very much for your support and encouragement! *hugs*<br /><br />It's true, I could really see the busyness either way--so why get grouchy about it? (*laughs because I do that way too often*) But so much of what I was busy with were really good things, so it was a rewarding year.<br /><br />Awwww, YOU inspire ME! But it makes me so happy to hear that I can do the same. ^___^<br /><br />2018 is sure to be a crazy wonderful adventure for you too! I can't wait to see what's in store either! *raises writer's pen and bellows battle cry*Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-53815348129461973372018-01-05T21:03:08.239-06:002018-01-05T21:03:08.239-06:00I'm a little breathless! XD Thanks so much, Au...I'm a little breathless! XD Thanks so much, Audrey. I'm grateful to be in college and I can't wait to find out the Rooglewood results!<br /><br />Yes! It was so fun meeting you too! <3 I miss RM and definitely hope to go again this summer. Are you thinking of attending again?<br /><br />I can definitely relate to the roller coasters. XD What can you do except embrace it, though, right?<br /><br />You as well!!!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-33568388325354663642018-01-05T21:01:33.515-06:002018-01-05T21:01:33.515-06:00P.S. If you're curious, I shared my Realm Make...P.S. If you're curious, I shared my Realm Makers experience last summer in this post: https://traceydyck.blogspot.ca/2017/08/realm-makers-2017-recap.htmlTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-71811687841619091582018-01-05T20:59:47.555-06:002018-01-05T20:59:47.555-06:00It was full and it was good! I don't know abou...It was full and it was good! I don't know about impressive--between the highlights, there are always average days. ;)<br /><br />Oh, I LOVED Realm Makers! I learned so much and met all kinds of amazing people. Being around 200+ likeminded writers, who all loved speculative fiction of some kind, was the best. I hope you find a conference, RM or otherwise, that works well for you, Sarah! They can be invaluable.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-69051350921678381702018-01-04T14:29:30.118-06:002018-01-04T14:29:30.118-06:00Cars 3 was super cute!! :D
Ugh, I want to go to R...Cars 3 was super cute!! :D<br /><br />Ugh, I want to go to Realm Makers SO BAD THIS YEAR. O_O<br /><br />I'm so glad I got to be a part of the TBT beta group!! It was such a great experience and I would absolutely love to read your work again, if you should ever need beta readers! ^_^<br /><br />I hope you have a lovely new year, Tracey!! <333Madeline J. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651322832150574847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-79318137878374629992018-01-02T23:24:58.159-06:002018-01-02T23:24:58.159-06:00My, you DID have a full year! It seems as though i...My, you DID have a full year! It seems as though it was full of good/learning times, though. :) Happy New Year, Tracey! (Also, your Christmas gifts are lovely. Books as presents=the best.)Abbey Stellingwerffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426609355118356332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-11158532315504109962018-01-02T14:08:00.609-06:002018-01-02T14:08:00.609-06:00I'm so glad you had a great year! It was aweso...I'm so glad you had a great year! It was awesome getting to meet you in Reno this year! Yay for Hollow City and Maze Runner! I love those books. ^ ^ I hope 2018 is just as awesome for you!<br /><br />storitorigrace.blogspot.comVictoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-69567424061356446272018-01-01T21:06:07.326-06:002018-01-01T21:06:07.326-06:00A cabin for Christmas? Sounds rather perfect.
My...A cabin for Christmas? Sounds rather perfect. <br /><br />My 2017 was a mixed year. There was a lot of hard stuff and not as much lasting growth as I'd have liked. I always suppose that as long as you've had personal growth, nothing was wasted.<br /><br />I hope your new year is marvelously wonderful! Meaghan Rutherfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144939103660147492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-65696892677710929682018-01-01T10:58:46.637-06:002018-01-01T10:58:46.637-06:00Looks like you had a great year! My Writing for Di...Looks like you had a great year! My Writing for Digital Media class used the Steal Like An Artist Journal for blog post prompts when I had it about a year ago. That was fun. I can't really complain much about my 2017. I'm a bit disappointed in the amount of work that I got done, but I'm content with the quality of my work.Patrick Stahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690555802232025818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-27058727131913005022018-01-01T01:07:57.979-06:002018-01-01T01:07:57.979-06:00That's awesome how your sister made fan art of...That's awesome how your sister made fan art of your story for a Christmas gift!<br />Congratulations on editing and submitting Mirrors Never Lie! I'm looking forward to seeing what comes of it.<br />I like what you said about tilling the earth and being given the strength to take one more step. In certain ways, that's what 2017 was for me as well. <br /> Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311819189733225274noreply@blogger.com