tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.comments2023-12-05T05:04:32.205-08:00Bookshelf Detective by Kim TomsicKim Tomsichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17550152159338202207noreply@blogger.comBlogger427125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-9016460771611303372023-12-05T05:04:32.205-08:002023-12-05T05:04:32.205-08:00Hello, SusieQ!
Thank you for the encouragement to...Hello, SusieQ!<br /><br />Thank you for the encouragement to silence the inner critic! Also, I have heard many MANY great things about Scrivener. Kim Tomsichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550152159338202207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-5364504149600095122023-10-19T10:31:52.289-07:002023-10-19T10:31:52.289-07:00Hi Kim, Thank you so much for clarifying editing a...Hi Kim, Thank you so much for clarifying editing and revision. This helps so much as we learn to 'talk' a whole new language. In my screenwriting class with Jon Bernstein, he encouraged us to silence our inner critic. That did so much for me! I learned to stop second-guessing myself as I got all of my ideas down. I would also encourage anyone writing MG or YA (really anything longer than a picture book) to purchase Scrivener. Even if you don't know how to use it to capacity, it helps you organize thoughts, and paragraphs into chapters and scenes. SusieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043180437532231013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-33353467878421649652023-05-21T12:22:56.176-07:002023-05-21T12:22:56.176-07:00Hello, Ms. Goldberg.
Thank you for your note. I ...Hello, Ms. Goldberg. <br /><br />Thank you for your note. I apologize for the delay in replying so very late. It's only because I am upgrading the security features on my blog that I came across your thoughtful message. <br /><br />You've given me food for thought for future books. You are correct in noting that post-colonialism apartheid are important issues to address. Thank you for highlighting this. In answer, I did not exclude this information for a political reason. My goal with the story was to keep a simple and narrowed focus on trust, loss, and the magical connection between humans and animals. Like you mention, a broader look and acknowledging these issues could've provided librarians, teachers, and other adults more context on Zulu people. <br /><br />I appreciate that you took the time to share this omission. It's always helpful for me to gain understanding about what concerns readers come across with my books. Thank you for letting me know what felt great and what I missed. I always appreciate the chance to stretch and learn how I can serve in providing children with a valuable reading experience. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Kim<br /><br />Kim Tomsichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550152159338202207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-61329005243080399842022-01-23T18:09:50.887-08:002022-01-23T18:09:50.887-08:00You have packed so much vital information into thi...You have packed so much vital information into this post! I am so honored to be a part of the conversation. As I prepared a school presentation for my upcoming release, I was trying to explain finding the heart. I think it's as much research (when writing NF) as it is digging into self for meaning. Sometimes that's uncomfortable or hard to pin down, and it's always difficult to get on the page. But that personal investment brings depth and makes the story sing. Thanks for sharing this essential concept so beautifully! PS I LOVE The Elephants Come Home! It TOTALLY sings!!Beth Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12981052211899876720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-17426066583810855482021-06-28T19:46:28.955-07:002021-06-28T19:46:28.955-07:00I just purchased and read “Elephants Come Home” an...I just purchased and read “Elephants Come Home” and want to tell you what a lovely retelling of Lawrence Anthony’s experience you have created. Your words capture his understanding of animals and their needs, and the illustrations by Hadley Hooper are a perfect accompaniment/interpretation. As a story of elephants and a special man, this is a book filled with love for both. But I do have a question for you; it concerns the use of your Author’s Note (or afterword). This particular picture book would not have been the place to tackle the important problems of post-colonialism and apartheid, but both definitely had influence in the life of Anthony and, more importantly, on his country, the POC who live there and especially the Zulu people. I’d like to know why you chose not to mention these problems in your Note, problems whose effects linger and are not forgotten by this story but, admittedly, are better handled in a different sort of book for children. In my opinion it would have helped to acknowledge these are impactful problems and it would have given some context to the librarians, teachers, parents, and other adults reading the book to children.<br />Ms. Goldberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13856797591078881948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-68362116189816874352018-11-18T08:25:23.647-08:002018-11-18T08:25:23.647-08:00Cute book!Cute book!Mrs. Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00563394705645411712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-54012688457411571242018-11-15T06:18:44.698-08:002018-11-15T06:18:44.698-08:00Dream Snow by Eric Carle! Dream Snow by Eric Carle! Laura Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01556248812558145619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-59750982186873508842018-11-12T10:02:35.857-08:002018-11-12T10:02:35.857-08:00Favorite picture book of 2018 is The Rough Patch b...Favorite picture book of 2018 is The Rough Patch by Brian Lies. Picture book perfection.Danielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-5754806184752527522018-08-01T19:53:51.387-07:002018-08-01T19:53:51.387-07:00Excellent, in-depth and relevant info. Kim for con...Excellent, in-depth and relevant info. Kim for conference attendees, whether never-evers or old hands (like me... and emphasis on the old). Especially liked the part about asking the agent or editor in the meeting for comp titles, for the author's own research. If I can add something, if the author has already done their research and found good comp titles, mentioning them to the agent or editor can elevate your professionalism and show your consideration for the manuscript's market potential. Thanks!Elaine Peasehttp://www.peasepodbookss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-18043690001249619872018-06-14T15:05:45.534-07:002018-06-14T15:05:45.534-07:00Super insightful interview. Sorry I'm late to ...Super insightful interview. Sorry I'm late to the game but needed to tell you this, Kim!Elaine Peasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200329693171018082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-53772902377569959382018-04-19T04:46:35.501-07:002018-04-19T04:46:35.501-07:00goodgoodMargaret Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333982568091140432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-2742676576257291782017-05-27T03:57:21.520-07:002017-05-27T03:57:21.520-07:00LOVE hearing this! Thank you to BookBar, you super...LOVE hearing this! Thank you to BookBar, you super cool Denver bookstore you! :)Jessica Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08916560941871741885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-54409262084731880682017-05-26T09:17:37.490-07:002017-05-26T09:17:37.490-07:00Honored to have my book chosen and given to kids!Honored to have my book chosen and given to kids!Natasha Winghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609851352912402013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-57506074493708013452017-03-13T19:30:59.261-07:002017-03-13T19:30:59.261-07:00Thank you for sharing, troutbirder. Thank you for sharing, troutbirder. Kim Tomsichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550152159338202207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-44527311982177885722017-03-13T16:54:15.771-07:002017-03-13T16:54:15.771-07:00Interesting review. We know about it as our eldest...Interesting review. We know about it as our eldest son suffered from bipolar....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-68295745714937572252016-06-30T06:46:01.833-07:002016-06-30T06:46:01.833-07:00Hi, Amy!!!
Yes! Jer is SO great! Yes, I will be in...Hi, Amy!!!<br />Yes! Jer is SO great! Yes, I will be in LA and Jerilyn will be in LA, too! And of course, we will both be at the fall conference in Denver, RMC SCBWI Letters and Lines. Kim Tomsichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550152159338202207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-50564044708739003382016-06-29T16:16:04.832-07:002016-06-29T16:16:04.832-07:00Thanks for sharing your insights and tips, Jerilyn...Thanks for sharing your insights and tips, Jerilyn! As someone who has benefited from your welcoming self at many conferences, I can vouch for their effectiveness! Will you be in LA next month? Kim, what about you?<br /><br />:)<br />AmyAmy Ellermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014715731636657267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-84215098832148989852016-01-01T05:55:27.171-08:002016-01-01T05:55:27.171-08:00Thank you, Kathryn!
Thank you, Kathryn!<br />Kim Tomsichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550152159338202207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-28962959149228035352015-12-30T06:44:22.410-08:002015-12-30T06:44:22.410-08:00Great article Kim! Thank you for sharing!
Great article Kim! Thank you for sharing! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372216224553220560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-1783729782934717952015-12-30T06:17:59.899-08:002015-12-30T06:17:59.899-08:00Thanks, Monica! I can't wait to see what you w...Thanks, Monica! I can't wait to see what you write in 2016.Kim Tomsichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550152159338202207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-48920008867815976732015-12-28T22:13:56.444-08:002015-12-28T22:13:56.444-08:00Great advice! xoxGreat advice! xoxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999224459813838789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-4985886393401271802015-09-14T12:01:55.485-07:002015-09-14T12:01:55.485-07:00Thanks for letting me know, Samantha! Deborah'...Thanks for letting me know, Samantha! Deborah's answers were so interesting; especially the part about how she signed Peggy Janousky on the spot (ish) at a first pages session! I'm hopeful for our conference attendees!Kim Tomsichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550152159338202207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-70241987975346576282015-09-14T12:00:27.169-07:002015-09-14T12:00:27.169-07:00Thanks, and yes! It's going to be a great conf...Thanks, and yes! It's going to be a great conference!Kim Tomsichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550152159338202207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-78852006808391675382015-09-14T11:59:53.804-07:002015-09-14T11:59:53.804-07:00Thanks, Leni!Thanks, Leni!Kim Tomsichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550152159338202207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206184305519569048.post-27134983944030468902015-09-14T09:54:08.299-07:002015-09-14T09:54:08.299-07:00Loved reading this - thanks, Kim!Loved reading this - thanks, Kim!Samantha Croninhttp://seasonsofsam.comnoreply@blogger.com