tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post8881742065393888354..comments2023-11-02T01:28:14.306-07:00Comments on Sioux's Page: Intertwining Reality With FictionSioux Roslawskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-79818797671539191952014-09-01T05:53:51.128-07:002014-09-01T05:53:51.128-07:00I am trying to read a nonfiction book each month (...I am trying to read a nonfiction book each month (because I'm addicted to fiction, this is really hard for me!). I recently read The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap by Wendy Welch. This had me thinking about how there are so many great true stories that are out there!loonyhikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378360383088143368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-10346296580046637182014-08-18T12:24:57.295-07:002014-08-18T12:24:57.295-07:00Wearing a writerly hard hat to critique sessions s...Wearing a writerly hard hat to critique sessions seems appropriate to me! I may even wear one during the writing process to feel safe letting some things onto the page as I go.<br /><br />I recently read Eudora Welty's A Delta Wedding simply because you told me some of writing is "southern" and I was curious as to what that is. Thank you. Currently I'm reading Garrison Keillor&#Marcia G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05401846609955732958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-10654392889032722072014-08-15T13:19:16.920-07:002014-08-15T13:19:16.920-07:00Yes, I did read Mockingbird a few years ago. Enjoy...Yes, I did read Mockingbird a few years ago. Enjoyed it, too.Pat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-58547472468510630692014-08-15T12:06:51.695-07:002014-08-15T12:06:51.695-07:00Mama Zen--And I guess most of them are less than 2...Mama Zen--And I guess most of them are less than 29 words long. ;)Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-83988588465577338112014-08-15T11:06:43.642-07:002014-08-15T11:06:43.642-07:00I bet you're a great teacher, Sioux!
I'm ...I bet you're a great teacher, Sioux!<br /><br />I'm reading a lot of horror / mystery / thriller type stuff. I need the escape.Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-59148014609597597372014-08-15T04:38:04.385-07:002014-08-15T04:38:04.385-07:00Cathy--At some point, I will surrender to your jab...Cathy--At some point, I will surrender to your jabs and pokes and nudges and get some business cards.<br /><br />When and where will we see your Cinderella story? I'd LOVE to read your take on that tale.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-52785482028040003512014-08-15T04:35:09.395-07:002014-08-15T04:35:09.395-07:00Lisa--Isn't that a requirement when it comes t...Lisa--Isn't that a requirement when it comes to romance novels? Don't they have to be emotionally tortured? At least that's what I've heard. ;) Soon, I will be reading my first one. (What is the title of your number one of three soon-to-be-published novels?)<br /><br />Your "Stories With Nana" revealed a little-known fact about high school kids: they are kids...just Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-45793749890696414622014-08-14T20:48:20.871-07:002014-08-14T20:48:20.871-07:00I think those are some very, very lucky kids to ha...I think those are some very, very lucky kids to have you as their writing teacher. They will LOVE that hard hat and the tool belt and will hardly notice your poochy belly while you're throwing all those Chicken Soup books at them (You surely have enough to build a reading fort in the back of the classroom!)<br /><br />And P.S. I notice you've changed your pic--and what a lovely picture Cathy C. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491874468936336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-10012265782973265862014-08-14T19:51:13.980-07:002014-08-14T19:51:13.980-07:00We've been watching the news heavy-hearted. I&...We've been watching the news heavy-hearted. I'm glad that my friends in St. Louis have stayed safe.<br /><br />I have trouble with titles, too, and also with conflict. I like my characters and want them to be happy. Of course, they're emotionally tortured most of the time, but I do promise them a happy ending. :)<br /><br />Thrilled for your teaching schedule and love your hardhat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-45369405017403723982014-08-14T16:38:17.994-07:002014-08-14T16:38:17.994-07:00Val--I actually DO work with a teacher who would b...Val--I actually DO work with a teacher who would be thrilled to dress up as one of those "People" from the "Small Town." This particular colleague recently went to the Miley Cyrus concert dressed as "a Jesus hippie" (his term) wearing a sign "Twerking 4 God." AND he has lots of selfies to prove it.<br /><br />"Wacky Sioux." I think I see a disco Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-27100755089451872202014-08-14T16:34:38.075-07:002014-08-14T16:34:38.075-07:00Shay--It IS almost unbelievable, but when you driv...Shay--It IS almost unbelievable, but when you drive by the places that were looted and burned, and you see the crowds of people, you are forced to believe...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-75519676560195298882014-08-14T16:32:54.514-07:002014-08-14T16:32:54.514-07:00Pat--Have you read "Mockingbird" (or hav...Pat--Have you read "Mockingbird" (or have we already blogged back and forth about it)? The picture it paints of Lee and Capote's relationship is not very complimentary--when it pertains to Capote.<br /><br />I agree with you. What a gifted writer. It's a shame that was her only book that got published...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-57823396405122918982014-08-14T16:29:15.315-07:002014-08-14T16:29:15.315-07:00Tammy--Thanks. I read "Olive Kiteridge" ...Tammy--Thanks. I read "Olive Kiteridge" a while back. I enjoyed it as well.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-72292334597564629962014-08-14T16:28:35.064-07:002014-08-14T16:28:35.064-07:00Donna--It sounds like Pat Carr's collection is...Donna--It sounds like Pat Carr's collection is a good one. And thanks for the compliment about my hair...but when did you last get your vision checked? ;)Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-63038678086286976712014-08-14T16:19:46.492-07:002014-08-14T16:19:46.492-07:00I think the kids will love it!
However...I must a...I think the kids will love it!<br /><br />However...I must admit that the first image that popped into my head at the mention of your ensemble was you dancing around, and the kids singing, "Wacky, Wacky Sioux. I want to write, like Wacky Sioux!" Of course that would never happen. Kids are not disrespectful enough to call you by your first name. And I doubt you could persuade your fellowValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-19569044173471508682014-08-14T16:17:40.789-07:002014-08-14T16:17:40.789-07:00I'm shocked by what I'm seeing on the news...I'm shocked by what I'm seeing on the news from there. What is this? Montgomery? Cairo? Ukraine???Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-36546030377715145122014-08-14T16:12:03.964-07:002014-08-14T16:12:03.964-07:00I'm reading The Mockingbird Next Door by Marja...I'm reading The Mockingbird Next Door by Marja Mills and loving it. I didn't find out until today that apparently there is controversy over the book. Mills claims Harper Lee and her sister Alice met with her (as they had done with no other reporter) over an extended period of time knowing Mills planned to write a book. Lee says she never intended any information gleaned from these Pat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-23276815019636504602014-08-14T14:51:26.070-07:002014-08-14T14:51:26.070-07:00Congratulation on your classes and WIP. I just fin...Congratulation on your classes and WIP. I just finished Olive Kitteridge. Good stuff.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-63175114838394848182014-08-14T06:57:39.829-07:002014-08-14T06:57:39.829-07:00Hi Sioux,
Congratulations on your teaching schedul...Hi Sioux,<br />Congratulations on your teaching schedule. I love your idea of wearing a hardhat with writing sayings plastered on it. Think of all the students you will be inspiring with your words!<br />This summer has been a blur, so I haven't had as much time to read and write as I'd like.<br />While waiting for soccer practice to get over I've been reading a book of short stories Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.com