tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post6601382313366308422..comments2024-03-21T17:22:02.012-05:00Comments on Musings of an Elf: Interview with Tracey DyckChristine Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-46630125393375819792016-09-25T21:22:57.704-05:002016-09-25T21:22:57.704-05:00ME TOO! Oh goodness, all the hugs for you! <333...ME TOO! Oh goodness, all the hugs for you! <333<br />Absolutely, I'd love to do this again sometime! It was too much fun to do only once.<br /><br />Aww, Goldstone Wood reminds you of me? That is the sweetest thing ever. ^____^Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-10891158938250859552016-09-25T21:20:10.775-05:002016-09-25T21:20:10.775-05:00Thank you, Tori! I'm delighted that you enjoye...Thank you, Tori! I'm delighted that you enjoyed it. You're absolutely right, we're all on our own journeys, and it's important to have patience with ourselves. You keep writing, friend! That perseverance is going to pay off one day!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-33093002737725344902016-09-25T19:24:22.995-05:002016-09-25T19:24:22.995-05:00Thanks so much, Ellie! :DThanks so much, Ellie! :DChristine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-23944563803053638542016-09-25T18:00:02.664-05:002016-09-25T18:00:02.664-05:00I nominated you for a tag!
Ellie | On the Other S...I <a href="http://ontheothersideofrealitynew.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-greek-mythology-tag.html" rel="nofollow">nominated you for a tag!</a><br /><br />Ellie | <a href="http://ontheothersideofrealitynew.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">On the Other Side of Reality</a><br />Eleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016450998401859766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-70727512820944495192016-09-23T19:25:18.222-05:002016-09-23T19:25:18.222-05:00I think we should ALL attend this epic tea party. ...I think we should ALL attend this epic tea party. Can you imagine???Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-7374488671488630272016-09-23T19:23:31.032-05:002016-09-23T19:23:31.032-05:00Awww, guys! That makes me so happy! I tried really...Awww, guys! That makes me so happy! I tried really hard to ask entertaining questions because I usually can only ever come up with the most boring stuff. I'm ecstatic you guys liked them! ^_^ But Tracey's awesome answers is what made everything!Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-7225685522982026542016-09-23T19:20:23.482-05:002016-09-23T19:20:23.482-05:00Mary basically voiced (typed?) ALL my thoughts! Wi...Mary basically voiced (typed?) ALL my thoughts! Wimwhile sounds AH-MAY-ZIIING!!! And his name is like the cutest/awesomest thing EVER. You need to share snippets with him on your blog, Tracey. Or something! And Criffel. DRAGONNN! Even if he is scary... o.o And of course I love the precious baby girl Luci. <3<br /><br />I agree, that Tracey's descriptions of everything blows my mind! Literally she'll turn every day conversations into poetry and just s;lkjflskjdf. ALL THE TALENT.<br /><br />And I was totally thinking an Alice in Wonderland setting when I mentioned the tea party. You guys know me well. XD BUT AGH. That tea partyyyy! That's like the most amazing combination of authors ever. YOU, Tracey, included! I do love the idea of Dekker with a teacup. XD<br /><br />Also, I agree in that Moonlit Mirror sounds EPIC and we needs it someday, Mary!Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-53870036437188971072016-09-23T19:10:41.816-05:002016-09-23T19:10:41.816-05:00I HAD SO MUCH FUN. And, girl, you ARE going to be ...I HAD SO MUCH FUN. And, girl, you ARE going to be a professional author one day. And a bestseller at that!<br />Thank YOU for doing this with me. We need to do something like this again one day. I loved it! :D<br /><br />D'awww, I'm glad you like it! The Goldstone books always make me think of you, so I just had to use them for this post. ^_^Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-70322113094109033232016-09-23T13:24:16.722-05:002016-09-23T13:24:16.722-05:00Great interview, Tracey! It's great to get mor...Great interview, Tracey! It's great to get more insight into your writing process! And patience is definitely something very important to remember as a writer. I wanted to be published as a teen too, but that didn't happen. XD Everyone's on their own journey.<br /><br />storitorigrace.blogspot.comVictoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-33840455688964618832016-09-23T11:49:42.473-05:002016-09-23T11:49:42.473-05:00Haha, I do that all the time. XD
You are official...Haha, I do that all the time. XD<br /><br />You are officially invited! It would be quite the event, wouldn't it? o.o<br /><br />GAH, THANK YOU, SAVANNAH. I'd love to have you as a beta one day. (Notice I said "one day," not "now." XD Though I WISH it was that time already. There's another book to finish drafting first...) Thanks for the comment! :)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-81385956182773675772016-09-23T11:46:50.522-05:002016-09-23T11:46:50.522-05:00Thank you muchly, Deborah! ^_^
I actually went to...Thank you muchly, Deborah! ^_^<br /><br />I actually went to private school from kindergarten to grade two. From grade three and onwards I was homeschooled! I guess I never really talked about that on my blog or other places, did I? Oops. XD<br /><br />Thanks! He's a blast to write. (No pun intended!)<br /><br />Bwahaha, my characters are foolish little potatoes sometimes. We shall ignore the fact that their foolishness is MY fault... XD<br /><br />FANTASY FOREVER. <3<br /><br />Quite the dynamics, huh? A mish-mash of people I'd love to talk to...<br /><br />Thank you again, dearie! <3 I'm so glad you enjoyed it! You're so encouraging.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-8131624399782547882016-09-23T11:40:48.378-05:002016-09-23T11:40:48.378-05:00P.S. I'm baaaack! And I forgot to mention that...P.S. I'm baaaack! And I forgot to mention that I LOVE the graphic you made for the post, Christine! Tales of Goldstone Wood--some of my absolute favoritest books ever--and beautiful flowers and a teacup... It's seriously gorgeous.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-42362603899356453062016-09-23T11:38:47.418-05:002016-09-23T11:38:47.418-05:00@Mary: *huggggsss*
I...can't remember the las...@Mary: *huggggsss*<br /><br />I...can't remember the last time I had gingerbread! :O I will have to remedy this. (Yes, precious, chocolate chips...)<br /><br />But "Weird Fantasy Story with Squirrels" would be an epic title! XD Titles can be tricksy little things. I often don't come up with mine until I've written a good chunk of the story.<br /><br />Way to go, being on top of your homework like that! ^_^<br /><br />@Savannah: It sounds hilarious, doesn't it? :DTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-29454340189100786202016-09-22T15:45:48.833-05:002016-09-22T15:45:48.833-05:00MOONLIGHT MIRROR SOUNDS FANTASTIC. Someday I shall...MOONLIGHT MIRROR SOUNDS FANTASTIC. Someday I shall beta read it (or some other Mary-writing) *nods*. <br /><br />~ Savannah <br />scattered-scribblings.blogspot.comSavannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-85217463747165042392016-09-22T15:44:10.844-05:002016-09-22T15:44:10.844-05:00ACK I THOUGH I HAD COMMENTED ON THIS ALREADY. Oops...ACK I THOUGH I HAD COMMENTED ON THIS ALREADY. Oops XD. <br /><br />THAT TEA PARTY. I want to attend said tea party. Okay? Okay? *invites self* <br /><br />YOUR SNIPPETS ARE AWESOME, TRACEY. Your writing is so epic - I'm SO beta-ing for you at the first second possible *nods*. (which is now, alright? XD) <br /><br />~ Savannah <br />scattered-scribblings.blogspot.comSavannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-12279668535329487682016-09-20T21:25:11.402-05:002016-09-20T21:25:11.402-05:00This was so fascinating to read! :D Great question...This was so fascinating to read! :D Great questions, Lauri, and such interesting answers, Tracey!! :)<br /><br />Hmm, I was somehow under the impression you were always homeschooled... Is this not the case?<br /><br />Wimwhile sounds interesting! :D<br /><br />“YEAH, GREAT IDEA, [insert character name here], JUST SPILL ALL THE SECRETS TO THE ENEMY, WHY DON’T YOU?” <--- I totally lost it at this. XD<br /><br />Fantasy!! <3<br /><br />...That would be one interesting tea party! O_O<br /><br />And I agree on the patience thing, and that snippet was so cool! :D<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, you guys! I had SUCH a blast reading this!!!!! <3 (Tracey, you have such a way with words. o.o)Deborah O'Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969896655321575875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-85114177748125264242016-09-20T18:46:17.597-05:002016-09-20T18:46:17.597-05:00ACK, CHRISTINE, THANK YOU! I don't even have p...ACK, CHRISTINE, THANK YOU! I don't even have proper words. <333 All that hype in the introduction--it makes me feel like a professional author or something. *hugs* You're so sweet and encouraging! Thank you EVER so much for having me on your blog. I'm really enjoying myself!<br /><br />Just so everyone knows, I'll be out of town for a little bit, but when I come back, I'll be sure to reply to any comments that have accumulated in my absence. :)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-44788702450148231212016-09-20T18:44:49.768-05:002016-09-20T18:44:49.768-05:00Aww, your reply made my day. <3 I was having a ...Aww, your reply made my day. <3 I was having a rough time (because school) but this made me smile. ^_^<br /><br />OH, GINGERSNAPS! Gingerbread is my favorite. :D Which I guess is basically the same thing, only gingerbread is softer. GINGERBREAD IS THE BEST. (I also love chocolate chip and sugar, though. *drools*) Man, now I'm hungry...XD<br /><br />Yup, Moonlit Mirror is my crazy fantasy story. ;D I had to make up a title randomly otherwise it would just be the "weird fantasy story with squirrels." XD Expect a name change once I get further along. I'm not all that happy with the current one.<br /><br />Aw, glad I could be encouraging. <3 Hehe, yeah, I'm almost done with it. It's not due till Monday so I've got a great head start! ^_^m a r y l i zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505343613442203117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-80024967644426538512016-09-20T18:44:10.558-05:002016-09-20T18:44:10.558-05:00Thanks so much, Elise! <3 Yes, all of Christine...Thanks so much, Elise! <3 Yes, all of Christine's questions were amazing, and I was wishing I could turn them all back on her for her interview. XDTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-8030156414221012722016-09-20T18:43:24.700-05:002016-09-20T18:43:24.700-05:00Yeeeah, my characters do stupid things sometimes. ...Yeeeah, my characters do stupid things sometimes. *cough* totallytheirfault *cough* XD<br /><br />It was quite the process, and I really appreciated his help with that. I'm sure you can work up the courage to share even just a little snippet with just one person, someone you can trust. It's nerve-wracking, I know, but it does get easier. <3<br /><br />You are officially invited to this tea party, then. XD You probably already know how much I enjoy Dekker's books, so I won't go on a whole spiel again... Just yes. He's amazing. Fairly dark at times, but all for the purpose of making the light shine brighter. :)<br /><br />It's something I have to remind myself of SO often!<br /><br />D'awww, I'm glad you want to read it so badly! One of these days--when the novel version has been written and is ready to send to betas--I'll have to ask if you want in. ;)<br /><br />Thanks so much, Emily! You're such an encouragement every time you comment! <333 It blesses me like crazy to know that *I'm* encouraging people too.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-1806139054771135552016-09-20T18:38:35.613-05:002016-09-20T18:38:35.613-05:00LOL, all the suspense we built up! XD
Thank you! ...LOL, all the suspense we built up! XD<br /><br />Thank you! It's fun to find people with similar writing processes. (And those whose processes are completely different--because I learn something from all of them.)<br /><br />*clutches heart* BLUE. That's such a dear compliment, since I look up to Stengl immensely! Thank you! ^___^Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-77926870567011199582016-09-20T18:37:10.911-05:002016-09-20T18:37:10.911-05:00Awww, Skye, you're the sweetest! *hugs you* Yo...Awww, Skye, you're the sweetest! *hugs you* Your stories have a depth of emotion that I really love, plus that gothic tinge that's uniquely YOU. <3<br /><br />IT'S HILARIOUS TO THINK ABOUT. I just can't see him holding a teacup, with the pinky up and everything. XDDDTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-62061866073968374852016-09-20T18:35:09.320-05:002016-09-20T18:35:09.320-05:00STARS, IT'S MARRRRRYYYYY! XD (I like "oh ...STARS, IT'S MARRRRRYYYYY! XD (I like "oh my stars," too, coincidentally.)<br /><br />Hey, cookies are super important. And if you're asking: gingersnaps. ;) You?<br /><br />Hoo boy, I have a few awful mysteries under my belt too. They made zero sense, or else they were completely obvious. And you're not actually starting THAT late in the game. I actually think that if I had started later and read more on the craft first, my initial stories might have been better? *shrugs* Everyone's gotta start somewhere!<br /><br />Awww, you! <3 I seriously do think you'd enjoy Wimwhile, though. And yesh, being a dragon means instant Awesome Points! Though he's a real nasty one, so I doubt you'd want to meet him. Like ever. *I* wouldn't want to meet him. o.o<br /><br />Thank you, girl! I wondered if my answer was too long-winded, so it's encouraging to hear it was enjoyable to read.<br /><br />Moonlit Mirror--that's the one that got all crazy with the sofa-eating walls, right? Total deviation from your original plan! Ha, I love it! XD<br /><br />I'm totally in love with fantasy. ^_^<br /><br />LOL, totally a Christine kind of question! It would be pretty epic, right? The Inklingssss! :D<br /><br />I was talking straight to myself with that advice, really. Gotta remind myself to be patient, to take my time... You're definitely not alone! Keep your chin up! If it takes a long time to reach publication, that's okay because it will be entirely worth it. *hugs*<br /><br />AWWGSH. <3 I'm itching to get back to it!<br /><br />Thank you so very much, Mary! Your comment was so encouraging! All the best with that homework. ;DTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-57555587598827470162016-09-19T23:33:38.128-05:002016-09-19T23:33:38.128-05:00That is a beautiful snippet Tracey shared! <3
I...That is a beautiful snippet Tracey shared! <3<br />I really enjoyed reading this interview. Christine, you ask some of the best questions!E.E. Rawlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182134189973147223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-2120447655225233732016-09-19T16:22:06.829-05:002016-09-19T16:22:06.829-05:00“YEAH, GREAT IDEA, [insert character name here], J... “YEAH, GREAT IDEA, [insert character name here], JUST SPILL ALL THE SECRETS TO THE ENEMY, WHY DON’T YOU?” << Oh my, that is literally me. xD<br /><br />That's so neat that your brother read you story out loud to you so you could spot plot holes! Awesome. (although I would never be brave enough to share my writing. JUST NO. xD)<br /><br />OH MY I WANT TO SIT DOWN WITH THOSE AUTHORS TOO. I don't think I've read much - or anything, really - by Ted Dekker, but I want to. I've heard he's really good.<br /><br />"Revel in the journey even if the destination burns in your heart." This, my friend, is the secret to writing.<br /><br />THAT SNIPPET! O.O I neeeed The Brightest Thread. Aaack. *ineffective wishes* ;)<br /><br />I loved this! Tracey, like I said to Christine, you're just so beautiful and talented, and I look up to you so much. That quote that I pasted up in the comment somewhere seriously punched me, and I couldn't agree more. You're amazing!Emily Drownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072107706844583472noreply@blogger.com