Comments for Jodie Esch | Confessions of a YA author

Comment on Goal Setting by Valeria Kelly

Valeria Kelly — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:34:12 +0000

sometimes i am having some problems when setting goals”*;

Comment on Where have I been? by Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:11:32 +0000

“Sometimes books come along at the right time of one’s life. They match your mood, or your dreams or your distress.”

You are so right, Jodie!
And when the right book shows up at the right time, you’ve got magic:
sympathy, laughter, transportation out of a miserable world or into a delightful one.

Thanks for the reminder about Ann Patchett – I’m going to look up her old books now!

Comment on Where have I been? by Mimi Barbour

Mimi Barbour — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:05:43 +0000

Hi JOdie,
I envy you…finding a new author, especially one who’s written a lot of books, is like finding hours of great entertainment. Losing myself in a book with wonderful characters is the best form of relaxation I’ve ever known!
I did read Stieg Larsson recently and enjoyed his books and look forward the final one. And, I’ve saved reading Nora Robert’s J.D.Robb books until just recently and lucked out on buying a boxfull at once. But…I’m pretty well full up with those so need to move on.
See you in Sept.
Mimi

Comment on Goal Setting by Chase Peterson

Chase Peterson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:58:12 +0000

Goal setting is very important if you want something to be done in a short period of time.:”,

Comment on Nice Recovery-A Memoir-by Susan Juby by Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:17:03 +0000

I can’t wait to read this, Jodie. You’ve made it sound both real and engaging, which often don’t easily co-exist in memoirs.

Good for Susan Juby for sharing her true tale in a way that can, I hope, help others battle their own demons.

Comment on Like-minded people by Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:59:40 +0000

The ferry buffet might have been an upgrade over the cafeteria, but it was the company that really made the whole day an upgrade.

Hanging out with writers is always fun – there’s so much laughter – and it’s invariably intense, too. All that passion and intelligence focused over one dinner table or conference table or car console.

Same time next year.

Comment on Like-minded people by Angela

Angela — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:15:05 +0000

It sounds fabulous! I’m glad you all had such a wonderful time!

Comment on Like-minded people by Lisa McManus Lange

Lisa McManus Lange — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:05:24 +0000

So well put, Jodie! Had a fabulous time, and have been re-visiting my notes periodically ever since, and get the buzz once again. Fantastic day, and thank you for echo-ing (spelling? am I a writer or what?) how many of us likely felt.
Loved this!

Lisa
(ps. gotta love that buffet)

Comment on Like-minded people by Marjorie Lindsey

Marjorie Lindsey — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:40:16 +0000

I enjoyed the trip and conference, both of which were ‘upgraded’ by the great company,(and the ferry buffet). It’s always an effort to get up at 4:30 am to get to Vancouver in time, but it’s always worth it. Looking forward to seeing Michael Hauge in 2011. Same time next year ladies?

Comment on Like-minded people by Mimi Barbour

Mimi Barbour — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:07:35 +0000

Jodie – great blog!
I, too, went to the conference and had a fun, fulfilling and learning experience. I guess that’s all we can ask for when we get together with a bunch of our peers who are extra-special like the GVC girls.
Already marked my calendar for next year’s “do”.