Lindsay, thank you so much for that quote. Most of the time I agree wholeheartedly, but I still need the reminder! Even though the demands of my little people can SEEM to be a hinderance, my writing would be totally different (and I don't think for the better) without them.
I love that Paterson quote, and I guess I need to start hunting secondhand shops for her book because it sounds amazing and encouraging! And thank you for mentioning poetry-that's a good nudge to get back into this with my kids. We went through a phase, a few years ago, where we were on top of poetry reading and memorization, and I really want to get back to that-it's just a matter of finding a good spot to fit it into our daily routine, I think. For reading lately, I've been gravitating towards a lot of fiction, even though I usually read nonfiction. I've picked up some children's literature (just finished Lorelai Savaryn's The Edge of In Between; it was gorgeous) and some works for adults (My Name is Asher Lev was stunning and one I'll be pondering for a while, especially as a parent and as a creative-there's so much to unpack in there).
I hope you have a good stay in Texas! I'm in Oklahoma, so it's not quite as hot as Texas, but it's still hot from sunup to sundown...it makes me very grateful for air conditioning!
Thanks for the tip, Lindsey! I actually already have a copy sitting on my shelf haha! I'm on the email list for BetterWorldBooks (my go-to online book buying place) and they ran a huge sale recently, so I ordered a bunch of books that have been on my list. It was right after you mentioned this book, so if was perfect timing-they had a copy, so I could add it to my order. Now I have lots of reading to keep me busy :)
It was lovely to see you in the CLA Zoom! Loved hearing about the children’s writing industry from a former Borders books person. I just got back from the library with The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell, a book that has been repeatedly recommended to me as one of the most underrated Catholic novels. I wish I could be at the evening talks at UST. I had been toying with visiting friends and such but in the end I am needed at home. I enter the MFA in August so I plan on doing the residency next summer. It sounds lovely... but oh so HOT! 🥵
Hi Zina! I've not read THE SPARROW, but adding it to my list! So happy to hear you're joining the program. Thanks for being at the panel, for your question (I love meeting a fellow Hatke fan!), and for writing here. Hope our paths cross again soon!
Lindsay, thank you so much for that quote. Most of the time I agree wholeheartedly, but I still need the reminder! Even though the demands of my little people can SEEM to be a hinderance, my writing would be totally different (and I don't think for the better) without them.
So glad those words resonated with you, too. It was great to be on that panel with you!
I love that Paterson quote, and I guess I need to start hunting secondhand shops for her book because it sounds amazing and encouraging! And thank you for mentioning poetry-that's a good nudge to get back into this with my kids. We went through a phase, a few years ago, where we were on top of poetry reading and memorization, and I really want to get back to that-it's just a matter of finding a good spot to fit it into our daily routine, I think. For reading lately, I've been gravitating towards a lot of fiction, even though I usually read nonfiction. I've picked up some children's literature (just finished Lorelai Savaryn's The Edge of In Between; it was gorgeous) and some works for adults (My Name is Asher Lev was stunning and one I'll be pondering for a while, especially as a parent and as a creative-there's so much to unpack in there).
I hope you have a good stay in Texas! I'm in Oklahoma, so it's not quite as hot as Texas, but it's still hot from sunup to sundown...it makes me very grateful for air conditioning!
Thanks so much for writing, AnneMarie. I found the Paterson book on ThriftBooks, so maybe that's a place to start!
Thanks for the tip, Lindsey! I actually already have a copy sitting on my shelf haha! I'm on the email list for BetterWorldBooks (my go-to online book buying place) and they ran a huge sale recently, so I ordered a bunch of books that have been on my list. It was right after you mentioned this book, so if was perfect timing-they had a copy, so I could add it to my order. Now I have lots of reading to keep me busy :)
It was lovely to see you in the CLA Zoom! Loved hearing about the children’s writing industry from a former Borders books person. I just got back from the library with The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell, a book that has been repeatedly recommended to me as one of the most underrated Catholic novels. I wish I could be at the evening talks at UST. I had been toying with visiting friends and such but in the end I am needed at home. I enter the MFA in August so I plan on doing the residency next summer. It sounds lovely... but oh so HOT! 🥵
Hi Zina! I've not read THE SPARROW, but adding it to my list! So happy to hear you're joining the program. Thanks for being at the panel, for your question (I love meeting a fellow Hatke fan!), and for writing here. Hope our paths cross again soon!
I read The Sparrow recently and loved it. Devastating and beautiful. There is a sequel as well, but I haven't gotten that far yet. :)