tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post8030372531192684777..comments2023-04-03T06:16:16.077-07:00Comments on Expressions of Talking Leaves: Write On Edge: Core ChallengeShelton Keys Dunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-83652030307537358152012-05-01T13:14:30.448-07:002012-05-01T13:14:30.448-07:00Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! ...Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! I'm thrilled you liked it!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-370506985074750052012-05-01T13:00:27.859-07:002012-05-01T13:00:27.859-07:00This is lovely, sad but lovely and very well writt...This is lovely, sad but lovely and very well written. Good jobAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593523034769971203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-42542652783531100162012-04-29T08:40:31.601-07:002012-04-29T08:40:31.601-07:00Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! ...Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! I'm thrilled you enjoyed your stay!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-62839533483134688232012-04-29T08:38:06.857-07:002012-04-29T08:38:06.857-07:00Thank for letting me know what worked and what did...Thank for letting me know what worked and what didn't. I appreciate it. I'm thrilled you stopped by and shared your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-72576650164943162942012-04-29T04:06:52.632-07:002012-04-29T04:06:52.632-07:00I really loved this piece. The Appleginny characte...I really loved this piece. The Appleginny character is new to me and I found her absolutely fascinating. Well done!VictoriaKPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07987993161693042703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-19104534791199225492012-04-28T23:03:19.676-07:002012-04-28T23:03:19.676-07:00Lovely post. The first paragraph is exquisite. I...Lovely post. The first paragraph is exquisite. I also like that you incorporated Appleginny's linguistic quirks without being distracting. <br /><br />One bit of concrit in the first sentence--the words, "intended destination" pull me out of the building image of the orchard.<br /><br />The conclusion was spot on--drop him and don't look back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-25259072081219032852012-04-28T22:37:51.896-07:002012-04-28T22:37:51.896-07:00Quirky is an excellent word, and it fits. Thank yo...Quirky is an excellent word, and it fits. Thank you folr stopping by and sharing your thoughts. You are always welcome here.Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-76312976579904273832012-04-28T17:33:57.570-07:002012-04-28T17:33:57.570-07:00Seems like we both decided to conitnue our thought...Seems like we both decided to conitnue our thoughts from last week. <br /><br />I always enjoy stories that have quirky characters which is exactly how I would decribe Appleginny. Her critism of the fiance and her watercore explanation were genius.<br /><br />So glad to have the opportunity to read your writings. Great job!Denisehttp://racingwarrior.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-36430085247345676212012-04-28T15:34:58.181-07:002012-04-28T15:34:58.181-07:00Thanks! Appalachia has always been a draw for me. ...Thanks! Appalachia has always been a draw for me. I love the culture and the tales and the music. Ginny wqs truly a joy to write. Thanks for stoping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-22458714659512516362012-04-28T14:29:38.163-07:002012-04-28T14:29:38.163-07:00Folk wisdom and wise (a white woman of the Appalac...Folk wisdom and wise (a white woman of the Appalachians?) women are a great backdrop, and I love Appleginny. She's magic. The last gesture, tossing the halved apple to the ground? Well done.Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407917830307384493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-79557378411257653432012-04-27T22:11:21.500-07:002012-04-27T22:11:21.500-07:00Yup that's what I was going for.I'm thrile...Yup that's what I was going for.I'm thriled you enjoyed her. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-2152477392581388322012-04-27T20:11:26.539-07:002012-04-27T20:11:26.539-07:00The character of Ginny is very well done--personab...The character of Ginny is very well done--personable, mysterious, and obviously quite wise. Were you going for an archetypal character?TMWHickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099277984216556857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-35504516029764062512012-04-27T16:35:21.706-07:002012-04-27T16:35:21.706-07:00Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the read! Thanks ...Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the read! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughtsShelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-32451435318025254852012-04-27T16:16:06.431-07:002012-04-27T16:16:06.431-07:00Nicely done! As with everyone else, I'm lovin...Nicely done! As with everyone else, I'm loving Ginny. A magical personality at the very least.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00955772837133239769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-12290832291127360312012-04-27T15:48:46.217-07:002012-04-27T15:48:46.217-07:00Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! ...Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! I'm thrilled the scene worked. Thanks again!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-13928289087824246072012-04-27T14:28:40.538-07:002012-04-27T14:28:40.538-07:00this was beautifully done, and so detailed. I cou...this was beautifully done, and so detailed. I could hear some familiarity in the main character's nickname, a form of what others call Ginny. And I could see her take the tool and cut the apple open, and feel your character's understanding dawning with Ginny's explanation. Pain. Really good writing!!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666555088992266185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-53322408153161003682012-04-27T13:51:18.938-07:002012-04-27T13:51:18.938-07:00Thank you so much for stopping by and giving feedb...Thank you so much for stopping by and giving feedback. I'm happy you enjoyed your visit!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-32265743974660479432012-04-27T13:32:53.610-07:002012-04-27T13:32:53.610-07:00Appleginny was so fun to write, I'm thrilled t...Appleginny was so fun to write, I'm thrilled that she worked. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-3681789517327547192012-04-27T12:08:04.021-07:002012-04-27T12:08:04.021-07:00Whimsical yet poignant. Enjoyed the flow of your w...Whimsical yet poignant. Enjoyed the flow of your writing. The details of the orchard were wonderfully done.Lindy Phippen Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797304779576056899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-47851527041459864892012-04-27T11:05:05.349-07:002012-04-27T11:05:05.349-07:00Appleginny is a fantastic character. I like the w...Appleginny is a fantastic character. I like the way she easily weaves Tracy's heartache into a lesson taught by the apples, both offering comfort and letting Tracy know that some people just aren't compatible.angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974137283220034062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-21282166653066999152012-04-27T09:38:06.214-07:002012-04-27T09:38:06.214-07:00I'm thrilled this protag and her situation wor...I'm thrilled this protag and her situation work for you. I have to get her some happy times soon. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-77611922105437987272012-04-27T09:35:54.974-07:002012-04-27T09:35:54.974-07:00Thanks for the feedback. Appleginny was a fun writ...Thanks for the feedback. Appleginny was a fun write. Thanks again for stopping by!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-51138598710948022942012-04-27T08:52:47.483-07:002012-04-27T08:52:47.483-07:00I'm glad you continued that story. The parall...I'm glad you continued that story. The parallels you drew were beautifully done - straight forward but shown, not told.dontpanic2011https://www.blogger.com/profile/03748395349482914590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-86107963553434941202012-04-27T08:19:39.067-07:002012-04-27T08:19:39.067-07:00I agree entirely with the other comments expressin...I agree entirely with the other comments expressing how creative and effective Appleginny was as a character. Anything folklore-esque instantly intrigues me. I also love orchards as a setting, so this caught me immediately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156955729401188147.post-34505520956995897552012-04-27T07:54:55.782-07:002012-04-27T07:54:55.782-07:00Thanks for the love! I'm thrilled this worked ...Thanks for the love! I'm thrilled this worked so well. As always, thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.com