tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post3801952438852139353..comments2024-03-18T13:52:08.967-04:00Comments on IWSG Anthologies: Voyagers Author Beth Anderson Schuck and a Labor of LoveTara Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-7821118300397937802020-11-01T20:54:31.823-05:002020-11-01T20:54:31.823-05:00It is amazing what our ancestors went through. I f...It is amazing what our ancestors went through. I find that time period fascinating and fun to write. Good luck with your story!Beth Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568156743685099639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-81288355006285340102020-11-01T20:50:23.443-05:002020-11-01T20:50:23.443-05:00Thank you. I am hopeful that I can locate a publis...Thank you. I am hopeful that I can locate a publisher. The topics are important so that should be a plus. Beth Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568156743685099639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-90512164030256775222020-11-01T20:48:45.005-05:002020-11-01T20:48:45.005-05:00Yes, you’re right. I’ve seen it with either Saltin...Yes, you’re right. I’ve seen it with either Saltines or Ritz. It actually is tasty...Beth Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568156743685099639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-53423999291594983152020-11-01T20:47:43.952-05:002020-11-01T20:47:43.952-05:00TY. I’m struggling during the lock down, but Im al...TY. I’m struggling during the lock down, but Im also determined to tell this story.Beth Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568156743685099639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-30290249827684309712020-11-01T20:46:58.983-05:002020-11-01T20:46:58.983-05:00TY, indeed her family experienced much heartbreak,...TY, indeed her family experienced much heartbreak, but Alma was a treasure to me. Beth Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568156743685099639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-26972591148467405052020-10-30T11:42:00.859-04:002020-10-30T11:42:00.859-04:00"Trying to make others smaller also makes us ..."Trying to make others smaller also makes us smaller!" So true, Rajani! The whole point of our blog is the exact opposite of what you wrote. In the Insecure Writer's Support Group, we try to encourage and build each other up. Thanks for visiting, and good luck with your writing! <br />Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-83018061353305244022020-10-30T10:26:44.412-04:002020-10-30T10:26:44.412-04:00Please read my postPlease read my postRajani Rehanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439571117569471650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-76132827738863776542020-10-30T10:26:31.975-04:002020-10-30T10:26:31.975-04:00Fabulous blogFabulous blogRajani Rehanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439571117569471650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-78144347903736116002020-10-29T22:24:43.279-04:002020-10-29T22:24:43.279-04:00I think you're spot on, Rebecca.I think you're spot on, Rebecca.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-86097063837969979802020-10-29T22:23:34.000-04:002020-10-29T22:23:34.000-04:00Hi, Rebecca! Casting about for the right angle is...Hi, Rebecca! Casting about for the right angle is challenging. I hope it comes together for you like it did for Beth. All the best to you.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-12682030683590062462020-10-29T11:56:26.539-04:002020-10-29T11:56:26.539-04:00PS, I think her Mystery Pie might be the Mock Appl...PS, I think her Mystery Pie might be the Mock Apple Pie that was circulated during the Depression and/or the war? I’ve seen that with saltines somewhere before.Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-46640685241868252032020-10-29T11:55:11.508-04:002020-10-29T11:55:11.508-04:00That sounds fantastic, Beth! I, too, have been wor...That sounds fantastic, Beth! I, too, have been working sporadically at doing something with my grandmother’s life—she is the inspiration behind Mattie in my story, but I’ve never really gotten a hold on what would make it a good book. Looks like your grandmother gave you some great material :DRebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-79448392610002916022020-10-28T16:38:52.340-04:002020-10-28T16:38:52.340-04:00Thanks for visiting, Sherry! I'm glad I didn&...Thanks for visiting, Sherry! I'm glad I didn't have to face what my grandmothers did. I want to try that mystery pie. Take care.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-40121244243418244842020-10-28T13:52:27.592-04:002020-10-28T13:52:27.592-04:00Sounds like your grandmother faced a lot of challe...Sounds like your grandmother faced a lot of challenges. Good luck writing the book! Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381887565717348293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-9777081823953884532020-10-28T13:33:30.616-04:002020-10-28T13:33:30.616-04:00I think so, too, Diane. It was generous of Beth t...I think so, too, Diane. It was generous of Beth to share her personal photos, so meaningful. Be safe!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-55519552177229978842020-10-28T13:31:12.629-04:002020-10-28T13:31:12.629-04:00I hope Beth does, too, Alex! Take care, Captain!I hope Beth does, too, Alex! Take care, Captain!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-14962339203851367622020-10-28T12:41:31.408-04:002020-10-28T12:41:31.408-04:00What a wonderful idea for a story. Good luck with ...What a wonderful idea for a story. Good luck with shopping it around. DLP has another upper middle grade that deals with some of those issues.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1076421823686012107.post-31435019488735335692020-10-28T07:38:09.914-04:002020-10-28T07:38:09.914-04:00Life back then was rough, never mind the added cha...Life back then was rough, never mind the added challenges your grandmother had. Hope you get to bring her story to the world, Beth.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com