tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post205215000922291422..comments2024-03-29T08:59:09.502-04:00Comments on SOS Aloha Book Reviews and More: Aloha to Ashley March and SEDUCING THE DUCHESSKim in Baltimorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16335590022753325700noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-40594465465060622082020-07-29T13:52:17.575-04:002020-07-29T13:52:17.575-04:00My Name is, Paula James from Canada, i turn to a v...My Name is, Paula James from Canada, i turn to a vampire any time i want to, I become a real vampire because of how people treat me, This world is a wicked world and not fair to any body. At the snack of my finger things are made happened. Am now a powerful vampire and no one step on me without an apology goes free. I turn to human being also at any time i want to. 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Contact them today. jamessuccessfultemple45@gmail.com<br />Paual Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13229830761708026892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-19745769805829690512011-05-29T00:06:22.584-04:002011-05-29T00:06:22.584-04:00Hi Cindyvon--I just wrote that down to remember to...Hi Cindyvon--I just wrote that down to remember to tell to my kids when they're old enough to understand. =) Thank you!SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-38950514544667190302011-05-29T00:05:15.856-04:002011-05-29T00:05:15.856-04:00Hi Lolarific. =) I loved your answer--I can't ...Hi Lolarific. =) I loved your answer--I can't tell you how much it warmed my heart. I hope that my children feel the same way about me one day. Although I hope they both have wonderful teachers who encourage and inspire them to do great things, I believe parents should play an even greater role in helping their children discover all the wonders of this world. =)SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-31721368295023653932011-05-29T00:02:20.015-04:002011-05-29T00:02:20.015-04:00Hi LilMissMolly! *waves* =) Thanks so much for you...Hi LilMissMolly! *waves* =) Thanks so much for your enthusiasm--I have to admit as the months pass by and September approaches I'm getting more nervous for the second book..although I don't think the nervousness will ever disappear, even after I've published 20. =) I'm so sorry you didn't get to go to the party! Since children spend so much of their childhood at school, I believe teachers are integral to their personality and emotional development as well as their academic development. This is why I love hearing about teachers like yours, who go out of their way to make children feel special. Thank you for sharing!SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-62262687610531889422011-05-28T23:58:58.367-04:002011-05-28T23:58:58.367-04:00Hi Anonymous/Cassida--thanks for your comment! I a...Hi Anonymous/Cassida--thanks for your comment! I also have two young children (mine are 2 and 7 months). I understand what you mean when you say that you'd like to instill in your own children a love of learning. I hope to be able to do that, too--however, first I have to teach the 2 year old not to rip books apart and the 7mo not to eat them. ;)SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-7571817789761262632011-05-27T23:36:05.539-04:002011-05-27T23:36:05.539-04:00Funny enough, my 8th grade choir teacher told me n...Funny enough, my 8th grade choir teacher told me never be afraid to be myself. People will either except you as you are or they will try and mess with you. The ones that accept you are the ones you know will be your friends. Sure enough, he was right. To this day I tell my kids the same thing. And they are learning that Mom knows what she's talking about. ;)Cindyvonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00228916640068349784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-28426015278357115842011-05-27T23:20:41.897-04:002011-05-27T23:20:41.897-04:00You know I sat here and thought back over every te...You know I sat here and thought back over every teacher I've ever had, but the person that encourages me to learn the most is my father. When I was young he invested in the children's book clubs to encourage my vivacious reading habit. As a teenager we were always on some mountainous adventure hiking and climbing to see all that nature had to share. As I've gotten older he's always sharing history facts with me and encouraging me to learn more about where my family is from and what kind of life's they might've lived. I think all of that combined is what has led to me being such a huge fan of the historical genre. <br /><br />Whenever I want to learn something new there's two go to places for me, my father, and a good book!Lolarifichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10266791570041549629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-65097419993767746892011-05-27T23:01:47.251-04:002011-05-27T23:01:47.251-04:00Hi Ashley! I was on your band wagon with your firs...Hi Ashley! I was on your band wagon with your first novel and loved it! I'm so happy to see your second book come out! As far as teachers inspiring me... boy that was 40 years ago! I do remember my 2nd grade teacher inviting me and a few other poor kids over to her house to a party once. It made me feel special. I never got it.LilMissMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847160970054624743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-26831546804512955332011-05-27T12:22:39.230-04:002011-05-27T12:22:39.230-04:00I had such interesting relationships with all my t...I had such interesting relationships with all my teachers, but the one who impacted me the most was my kindergarten and first grade teacher, Mrs. Walker. She wanted to have an impact on us, so instead of staying as the kindergarten teacher she moved with us also into first grade. She taught me to want to learn at an early age, even though school did not come easy she took time with to help. I was more of the creative spirit who always wanted to just do arts and crafts. From then on I always wanted to put forth my best effort in school and life, and always look at the positive in any situation, which I still do. The yearning to learn has stayed with me, even though I was never great in scholastics. I'm loving being able to pass the excitement of learning to my 3 & 4 yr olds. To be able to influence such young minds to want to learn, I'm so grateful I had that at such a young age. <br /><br />CassidaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-89662911983143744882011-05-27T00:26:41.892-04:002011-05-27T00:26:41.892-04:00Thanks for the comment, Sheree! I was probably too...Thanks for the comment, Sheree! I was probably too focused on my grades when I was in school. I wish now that I had been more engaged in what the teachers were actually trying to teach me (especially in chemistry, calculus, and physics--my hardest classes). I've learned as I've gotten older that it's that which challenges me that helps me learn.SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-4741029221580183712011-05-27T00:20:21.020-04:002011-05-27T00:20:21.020-04:00Hi Maria! I wonder if people who love history love...Hi Maria! I wonder if people who love history love reading and people who love reading love history. To me the two seem intertwined. Of course I write historical romance, but even for paranormals or futuristic stories, themes from history are often used. I'm such a geek--I have to admit that when I first got my Kindle I was more excited about all the cheap history books available than the romances. =)SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-62486565827794562212011-05-27T00:17:45.640-04:002011-05-27T00:17:45.640-04:00Hi Debby! =) You put me to shame. I'm great wi...Hi Debby! =) You put me to shame. I'm great with words, but am at such a loss with math and science. Maybe I can call you when my kids need help with their homework? ;)SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-24834030748456723822011-05-27T00:16:14.079-04:002011-05-27T00:16:14.079-04:00Hi Jeanne--what an amazing and inspiring story. Wo...Hi Jeanne--what an amazing and inspiring story. Wow. You both sound like such strong women. =) Congratulations on your 41st anniversary--and on all the time you get to spend with the grandkids. ;)SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-40175017631680924852011-05-27T00:13:57.742-04:002011-05-27T00:13:57.742-04:00Casey H.--I wonder what he did differently? Do you...Casey H.--I wonder what he did differently? Do you remember? I loved my 9th grade English teacher because she treated us as adults, not children. She even invited us to attend poetry readings with her. I hope that teachers like that are around when my daughters grow up. Thanks for commenting. =)SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-28310375396765320212011-05-27T00:11:32.057-04:002011-05-27T00:11:32.057-04:00Hi Brenda! =) I remember 7th grade--such an impres...Hi Brenda! =) I remember 7th grade--such an impressionable time, I think. I remember my middle school teachers so much clearer than my high school teachers. It's those teachers--like your Miss Tharpe--whose passion seems to have the most impact. In fact, I'm friends on FB with a couple of my middle school teachers. =) Thanks so much for commenting, and I hope you enjoy SEDUCING THE DUCHESS if you win!SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-54277064588134655132011-05-27T00:07:53.960-04:002011-05-27T00:07:53.960-04:00Thanks, LSUReader--so glad you joined in on the fu...Thanks, LSUReader--so glad you joined in on the fun! Your comment really makes me wish I'd taken his class! I love it when teachers seem to actually *care* about what they teach. Makes such a difference.SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-224416483417978692011-05-27T00:05:43.495-04:002011-05-27T00:05:43.495-04:00Hi Artemis. =) I miss teachers like that. One of t...Hi Artemis. =) I miss teachers like that. One of the reasons why I don't like the focus on standardized tests in schools now is because it doesn't leave very much room for teachers to be creative in their styles of instruction. Kids NEED to learn in different ways. Fuels their creativity and desire to learn. *steps off soapbox* =) Oh, I can't speak very well either. I can never say the French "r" or the German "ch". But it's fun trying. =)SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-67869775533152379372011-05-27T00:03:06.269-04:002011-05-27T00:03:06.269-04:00Aw, thanks, Chelsea! *big smile* I hope you enjoy ...Aw, thanks, Chelsea! *big smile* I hope you enjoy them, too!SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-19677079080949292982011-05-27T00:01:57.060-04:002011-05-27T00:01:57.060-04:00Hi Jane. =) One of my Chinese friends once tried t...Hi Jane. =) One of my Chinese friends once tried to teach me Cantonese. I think I learned the tones and then gave up. I was so proud of myself for learning 4 tones with Mandarin--8 is so hard!SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-23160196678359936742011-05-27T00:00:36.228-04:002011-05-27T00:00:36.228-04:00Hi Danielle Gorman. *waves wildly* =) That's a...Hi Danielle Gorman. *waves wildly* =) That's amazing. He must have been a really great teacher. Never heard of a science teacher doing something like that. Do you still write poetry?SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-83169886537899104602011-05-26T23:57:00.524-04:002011-05-26T23:57:00.524-04:00Hi Anonymous/Danielle! There was a history teacher...Hi Anonymous/Danielle! There was a history teacher at my HS who always dressed up for his class. I always grumbled that he wasn't MY teacher. =)SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-75952405113232496732011-05-26T23:54:58.117-04:002011-05-26T23:54:58.117-04:00=) Thanks, Sue. I admit to having overachiever ten...=) Thanks, Sue. I admit to having overachiever tendencies. Fortunately, they're balanced very well by my procrastinating tendencies. ;) So glad you enjoyed SEDUCING!SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-81660740894100032312011-05-26T23:52:11.018-04:002011-05-26T23:52:11.018-04:00Hi Kati! Thanks so much for sharing. I'd be gi...Hi Kati! Thanks so much for sharing. I'd be giddy if you wrote now--would love to read! My most memorable English assignment was in 9th grade. We had to write diary from POV of Holocaust victim. Wish I could find it now. Was a turning point for me as a writer.SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-30434501799592982922011-05-26T23:45:09.217-04:002011-05-26T23:45:09.217-04:00Hi Everyone! Thanks so much for joining me today! ...Hi Everyone! Thanks so much for joining me today! Am going to catch up on all the lovely comments right now. =)SmoothieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125828599666295592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575273532904617281.post-84123798003561638092011-05-26T23:33:53.636-04:002011-05-26T23:33:53.636-04:00My 10th grade chemistry teacher really pushed the ...My 10th grade chemistry teacher really pushed the lot of us to learn. Once one of the kids was complaining about how hard her class was and I pointed out that since she (the other girl in my gym class) did learn in the class, the teacher must be doing something right.Shereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205244523389110839noreply@blogger.com