tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post287304108792376703..comments2024-03-25T20:57:39.730-05:00Comments on Smack Dab in the Middle: ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTS IN MIDDLE GRADE FICTION by Irene LathamHolly Schindlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-71937100064211133982012-05-04T06:09:02.067-05:002012-05-04T06:09:02.067-05:00This is so true. Even when the parents don't s...This is so true. Even when the parents don't seem to be in the story, they influence the main character. So far, almost all of my MG stories have revolved around the MC's relationship with family or parents. <br /><br />I love the cover of your book!Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-32072420838900756712012-05-03T19:38:15.949-05:002012-05-03T19:38:15.949-05:00Sounds like a fantastic read, Irene!Sounds like a fantastic read, Irene!Holly Schindlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-13861177059670440492012-05-03T15:51:25.062-05:002012-05-03T15:51:25.062-05:00What a fascinating premise! And gutsy too, to addr...What a fascinating premise! And gutsy too, to address a primary relationship that is complicated and nuanced. I can't wait to read it!Vicky Alvear Shecterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570828339389206203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-4324607975991914242012-05-03T13:00:04.252-05:002012-05-03T13:00:04.252-05:00Thank you, Faith! Oh yes, how parenthood changes o...Thank you, Faith! Oh yes, how parenthood changes ones perspective. That's worthy of a whole 'nother blog post. Perhaps someone else will address that during this month's theme?! Now you've got me thinking about my hero-moms in literature...yet ANOTHER post opportunity! Thanks for reading.Irene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-51804081978384544462012-05-03T10:37:37.906-05:002012-05-03T10:37:37.906-05:00Your new book sounds great!
I've found that I ...Your new book sounds great!<br />I've found that I appreciate parents in mg fiction even more now as a mother myself. Mrs. Quimby and Caroline Ingalls are my heroes. :)Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.com