tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post3023219824477420044..comments2024-01-09T04:19:04.080-06:00Comments on Ann's Afterthoughts ~ Ann Swann ~ Suspense and More: #WeWriWa Excerpt from Stevie-girl and the Phantom StudentAnn Swannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08826695313958091226noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-59161297822670083632013-07-10T14:51:44.768-05:002013-07-10T14:51:44.768-05:00I love the contrast between beginnings and endings...I love the contrast between beginnings and endings there.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-79589572808156364132013-07-09T08:18:19.834-05:002013-07-09T08:18:19.834-05:00Thanks, Linda...maybe I should include the forewor...Thanks, Linda...maybe I should include the foreword more often. There is one in every Phantom book and it serves to set the tone.Ann Swannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826695313958091226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-53978200237294352942013-07-09T03:41:24.843-05:002013-07-09T03:41:24.843-05:00That's really different from your usual snippe...That's really different from your usual snippet, I like it.<br />The transition between what happens historically and the teacher preparing them for the new student is really well done. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346034896296813841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-90800398532283311332013-07-08T19:44:20.221-05:002013-07-08T19:44:20.221-05:00I was about the same age in 1970 ... notice, Stevi...I was about the same age in 1970 ... notice, Stevie admits she didn't realize a lot of what was going on, either. =)Ann Swannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826695313958091226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-66691015514867697092013-07-08T19:43:09.154-05:002013-07-08T19:43:09.154-05:00Thanks, Teresa. Book One goes free tomorrow, July...Thanks, Teresa. Book One goes free tomorrow, July 9th!<br />Ann Swannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826695313958091226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-2162435953899964572013-07-08T12:37:01.322-05:002013-07-08T12:37:01.322-05:00Wow, Ann, downright wonderful excerpt! What a way ...Wow, Ann, downright wonderful excerpt! What a way to start it out. It actually gave me goosebumps, such a time capsule it was! I must read this book. :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-32866698722878447812013-07-08T08:14:24.087-05:002013-07-08T08:14:24.087-05:00Agree with Beth. It says a lot about your characte...Agree with Beth. It says a lot about your character too. Nice opening. I was 13 and not paying attention to any of it except the Beatles. :)<br /><a href="http://historysleuth.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">History Sleuth's Milk Carton Murders</a><br />HistorySleuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502098938801373264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-42611782387253260732013-07-08T00:07:58.842-05:002013-07-08T00:07:58.842-05:00Thank you, Elaine!Thank you, Elaine!Ann Swannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826695313958091226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-72582532853304716012013-07-08T00:07:39.877-05:002013-07-08T00:07:39.877-05:00wow ~ you barely had time to look up, I'll bet...wow ~ you barely had time to look up, I'll bet!Ann Swannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826695313958091226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-15339801127058142802013-07-08T00:01:05.567-05:002013-07-08T00:01:05.567-05:00Sounds great, Beth, thank you!Sounds great, Beth, thank you!Ann Swannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826695313958091226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-87060143364468515102013-07-07T20:26:00.682-05:002013-07-07T20:26:00.682-05:00I agree that this was a nice way to set the stage ...I agree that this was a nice way to set the stage for your story. I also like how a lot of the examples you mention of the world being in turmoil pertain to pop culture, which says something about your protagonist.<br /><br />I am interested and will check out your book once it's on sale next week. :)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549006366499776700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-2952027576249394352013-07-07T18:34:49.786-05:002013-07-07T18:34:49.786-05:00Nice stage setting. I was finishing my PhD dissert...Nice stage setting. I was finishing my PhD dissertation in 1970, graduating, job-hunting and now much attention for anything else.Sue Ann Bowlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692320238497263942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-10917192607844565552013-07-07T18:34:30.261-05:002013-07-07T18:34:30.261-05:00You set the stage beautifully. Nice 8.You set the stage beautifully. Nice 8.Elaine Cantrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05668294337075373288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-25394709082075747292013-07-07T17:07:13.154-05:002013-07-07T17:07:13.154-05:00Thanks, Veronica! =)Thanks, Veronica! =)Ann Swannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826695313958091226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-87282338247502733662013-07-07T17:06:55.111-05:002013-07-07T17:06:55.111-05:00Yep, at that age, we were just beginning to unders...Yep, at that age, we were just beginning to understand, right?Ann Swannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826695313958091226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-52154180389244063172013-07-07T17:06:25.755-05:002013-07-07T17:06:25.755-05:00Thanks, Gemma!Thanks, Gemma!Ann Swannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826695313958091226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-5481019545380709782013-07-07T17:05:59.883-05:002013-07-07T17:05:59.883-05:00Thanks! Derol does shake things up...Thanks! Derol does shake things up...Ann Swannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826695313958091226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-48119681662870720052013-07-07T13:05:05.705-05:002013-07-07T13:05:05.705-05:00Interesting set up, a good way to ground us in tim...Interesting set up, a good way to ground us in time for the book's events. Terrific snippet!Veronica Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04732940088047026021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-7217964463197636852013-07-07T11:33:35.683-05:002013-07-07T11:33:35.683-05:00I love how you're setting the stage here... an...I love how you're setting the stage here... and I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of the drama! I was 9-years old during the time this scene took place, so not too young to appreciate the national tension!Susan Schilerhttp://teamfamilyonline.com/moonlight-escape-part-2/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-78149729792269485652013-07-07T08:17:21.039-05:002013-07-07T08:17:21.039-05:00Love how you set the scene, looking forward to rea...Love how you set the scene, looking forward to reading how/if this child is accepted.gemma parkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275261646534324484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261030989801364799.post-61006788227987171412013-07-06T22:47:43.405-05:002013-07-06T22:47:43.405-05:00I like how you spiral in from things the nation wa...I like how you spiral in from things the nation was experiencing to your own classroom. I was only 7 in the summer of 1970 and a lot of stuff happening then went right past me, but for older kids some things must have been pretty strange and unsettling. Am wondering how the class reacted to Derol.Owlladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12989152304836466124noreply@blogger.com