tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473128326113032249.post4926193080689077970..comments2024-03-28T23:27:07.626-04:00Comments on The Mitten: It Starts with Hello with Lisa WheelerThe Mittenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858406896934434583noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473128326113032249.post-7352871396936937872022-01-22T18:13:38.616-05:002022-01-22T18:13:38.616-05:00Thank you, Kathleen. I'm feeling the love! I m...Thank you, Kathleen. I'm feeling the love! I miss in=person events and cannot wait until we can all safely get our grooves back.<br />All the best as you begin this journey,<br />LisaLisa@LisaWheelerbooks.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554442701485505640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473128326113032249.post-55905736257550854352022-01-22T18:11:52.647-05:002022-01-22T18:11:52.647-05:00So nice of you to say this, Elizabeth! I feel as i...So nice of you to say this, Elizabeth! I feel as if in the last few years, I've been disconnected from everyone--not just SCBWI--so it's good to remember that at one time, I was much more involved. <br />All my best to you,<br />LisaLisa@LisaWheelerbooks.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554442701485505640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473128326113032249.post-11569974621986640172022-01-22T16:48:20.875-05:002022-01-22T16:48:20.875-05:00I am a newbie. I had zoomed a bit in 2021 getting ...I am a newbie. I had zoomed a bit in 2021 getting acquainted with so many wonderful people. This fall, I decided to be brave and try an in-person in Lansing. Everyone was so welcoming. When asked about my background, I said I was a wanna-be writer. Ruth McNally Barshaw was quick to ask if I write, and I said "Yes." She said, "Then you're a writer." I had told them that you, Lisa, had critiqued one of my manuscripts and how gracious and helpful your comments and suggestions were. At our last in-person LAST (Lansing Area Shop Talk) meeting, we brought and discussed favorite books or books that have impacted us. I brought along "Uncles and Antlers," a favorite of yours. I got even more insight as we all discussed the way the art and story fit together. Sharing our thoughts around the circle was very inspiring. Wishing all that connection along the journey. We are Zooming on Saturday (29th). Hope to see you all there! <br />Kathleen Clark-writer :)Kathleen C,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17071041245473265922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473128326113032249.post-13723406948655811832022-01-22T14:01:40.163-05:002022-01-22T14:01:40.163-05:00What a wonderful and welcoming, "Hello,"...What a wonderful and welcoming, "Hello," Lisa! You were so very welcoming to me, years ago, when I started (waveringly) with SCBWI! I remember wondering if I belonged there at one of the early conferences I attended, and you sat down NEXT TO ME(!), SPOKE to me(!) so kindly, and really put me at ease - even though I knew you were already a writer whose books we had at our school library! And you continue to be your kind and welcoming self! Thank you!Elizabeth McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821240742572713940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473128326113032249.post-83087234571514669572022-01-21T14:12:25.103-05:002022-01-21T14:12:25.103-05:00Of course, Vicky! I've met you and so many oth...Of course, Vicky! I've met you and so many other wonderful friends through SCBWI-MI.Lisa@LisaWheelerbooks.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554442701485505640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473128326113032249.post-86278039975788376332022-01-21T11:37:21.041-05:002022-01-21T11:37:21.041-05:00I'm so glad you found SCBWI because that's...I'm so glad you found SCBWI because that's how I found YOU! Thanks for sharing, Lisa.Vicky Lorencenhttps://vickylorencen.comnoreply@blogger.com