tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post3268568389986910092..comments2023-10-02T05:31:15.837-04:00Comments on Words We Say: How to Write a Book in Four Easy StepsSharon Creechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01297551991159941966noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-29683454534040214802012-01-01T13:36:46.156-05:002012-01-01T13:36:46.156-05:00I saw this post the other day and meant to leave a...I saw this post the other day and meant to leave a comment and something happened - I clicked, something went wrong but your analogy stayed with me all day - it's still here. Perhaps I wish it was as easy as making applesauce...I fear not. But yes, the ingredients are just the same. Love this post, Sharon.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-35436228594423959582011-12-29T20:55:11.531-05:002011-12-29T20:55:11.531-05:00Amy B: yes, I add water, and the 'elixir' ...Amy B: yes, I add water, and the 'elixir' is SO good, and I am so grateful there are 'blenders' to improve our applesauces.Sharon Creechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297551991159941966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-23640515528874727142011-12-29T20:19:51.857-05:002011-12-29T20:19:51.857-05:00Hm. Do you add water when you simmer? I had never ...Hm. Do you add water when you simmer? I had never thought of draining the apples; I just blend them all together after simmering. But that bottle of apple elixir looks so tempting...<br /><br />I neglect your analogy, since I am a blender (editor) myself and have never tried to make my own applesauce - I merely try to improve the applesauces of others.Amy Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020517856253642556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-34956747037051366472011-12-25T13:53:38.116-05:002011-12-25T13:53:38.116-05:00Happy New Year dear friend
Love to your heart!
Léi...Happy New Year dear friend<br />Love to your heart!<br />Léia & CezarBonjour Luxembourghttp://www.luxembourgdaily.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-83581406546610099502011-12-24T11:26:29.462-05:002011-12-24T11:26:29.462-05:00Lovely results but I am drawn to the third photo. ...Lovely results but I am drawn to the third photo. I want a bottle of that. . . a Sharon Creech "book in a bottle." Ideas abound.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00652954536843347233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-76530253956424742912011-12-23T10:33:56.447-05:002011-12-23T10:33:56.447-05:00I love the analogy Sharon. It's inspiring too...I love the analogy Sharon. It's inspiring too.sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-46773896521503856752011-12-22T11:32:38.794-05:002011-12-22T11:32:38.794-05:00I'll try to remember this good (I mean delicio...I'll try to remember this good (I mean delicious) lesson!Malysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285965495493508425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-59216930055192369802011-12-21T13:59:26.228-05:002011-12-21T13:59:26.228-05:00I like the analogy. (Plus I just like books and ho...I like the analogy. (Plus I just like books and homemade applesauce so much that anything correlating the two of them has to be good!) Patience is so important!Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-80969135904454011212011-12-21T02:19:05.225-05:002011-12-21T02:19:05.225-05:00Amazing recipe, and so creative and cool analogy.Y...Amazing recipe, and so creative and cool analogy.You are very talented!<br />LéiaCezar and Léiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408385000169533010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-82329512542808723462011-12-19T07:11:52.037-05:002011-12-19T07:11:52.037-05:00You are the expert here. I wish it was as easy as ...You are the expert here. I wish it was as easy as making applesauce. It is hard for me. Mine were almost always for some college bookstore, many years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-41558003701308113412011-12-19T07:07:58.248-05:002011-12-19T07:07:58.248-05:00Genie, yes, you are right, of course.Genie, yes, you are right, of course.Sharon Creechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297551991159941966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-16441460739415937682011-12-19T06:30:30.800-05:002011-12-19T06:30:30.800-05:00yumm, isn't that a tasty dish to set before a ...yumm, isn't that a tasty dish to set before a king... or queen...or princess...or prince?brattcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382428477056833533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-66886210540119263682011-12-18T21:51:07.821-05:002011-12-18T21:51:07.821-05:00I believe that you make it sound easier than it is...I believe that you make it sound easier than it is, and you left out the hard part about planting the seed, tending the tree, and harvesting the apples.<br /><br />Bises,<br />GenieGenie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-37406491655833470192011-12-18T17:56:42.167-05:002011-12-18T17:56:42.167-05:00love your applesauce. I mean books.love your applesauce. I mean books.Bluejunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13460856386807556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-26025717760313802602011-12-18T15:31:04.680-05:002011-12-18T15:31:04.680-05:00I also think this works as an analogy for writing....I also think this works as an analogy for writing. Now I just need to do it. I need to sit down and write. I need to pour the thoughts out, so that I can drain off the excess.Catherine1216https://www.blogger.com/profile/02758599576029004768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-11129261488477587992011-12-18T15:21:10.068-05:002011-12-18T15:21:10.068-05:00Remember to sprinkle cinnamon on top! It all works...Remember to sprinkle cinnamon on top! It all works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-11105433201300314712011-12-18T14:32:41.657-05:002011-12-18T14:32:41.657-05:00I think this is a great analogy! I really loved Un...I think this is a great analogy! I really loved Unfinished Angel, by the way. I read it in one night! :)Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12978515359993285402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-27022948753304728392011-12-18T14:10:28.153-05:002011-12-18T14:10:28.153-05:00Perfect images to accompany what seem to be 4 easy...Perfect images to accompany what seem to be 4 easy steps. They have not translated so simply for me in the book-writing process, but I keep thinking.Library Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06460917654300703097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-82985856283018324162011-12-18T12:24:27.510-05:002011-12-18T12:24:27.510-05:00Un vrai régal, combinaison de saveurs et d'écr...Un vrai régal, combinaison de saveurs et d'écriture...<br />gros bisousmartinealisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04055152925986659065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-91806994595345959232011-12-18T11:34:20.037-05:002011-12-18T11:34:20.037-05:00I love the analogy. I just wish that, since I do k...I love the analogy. I just wish that, since I do know how to make applesauce, I could really translate that into being a wonderful author like you! But, as a librarian, get to savor your work, and really enjoy that far more than eating applesauce. :)Jane Loftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220406251710676077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-73437581544403787972011-12-18T11:01:20.795-05:002011-12-18T11:01:20.795-05:00Very clever. Now to get someone to finally purch...Very clever. Now to get someone to finally purchase my applesauce...Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328453083715960526.post-28374310758834057752011-12-18T10:54:39.786-05:002011-12-18T10:54:39.786-05:00Love the old sportswriter Red Smith's explanat...Love the old sportswriter Red Smith's explanation of the struggles of the writer. Someone commented once on his writing. "Writing must come easy to you." <br />Red's retort, "Oh, yes, I just open a vein and bleed."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com