tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post7278132975362392541..comments2024-03-27T03:04:01.422-06:00Comments on Seasons of Humility: Facing the Dragon ~ Interview & Giveaways with Anne Elisabeth Stengl!Amber Holcombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-71371003577473813732013-07-17T18:31:34.017-06:002013-07-17T18:31:34.017-06:00Bluerose,
Seriously, right?? Her dedication to th...Bluerose,<br /><br />Seriously, right?? Her dedication to the writing craft astounds me. And her stories are definitely brilliant!<br /><br />My copy came today!!! I'm happy for both of us! ;D Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-46922403941712220562013-07-17T06:01:36.702-06:002013-07-17T06:01:36.702-06:00After seeing Anne's research method, I was thi...After seeing Anne's research method, I was thinking "Wow!", too! No wonder she writes so brilliantly. :)<br /><br />My copy finally came yesterday, so I'm one happy reader! ;)Bluerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680170638396181756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-4076201354936666252013-07-16T16:48:53.698-06:002013-07-16T16:48:53.698-06:00Barbara,
So glad you enjoyed it! :)
Are you ref...Barbara,<br /><br />So glad you enjoyed it! :) <br /><br />Are you referring to <i>Starflower</i>? I loved that one, too. :) Appreciate the note about colors - seems to be a big part of whether or not a cover catches someone's eye!<br /><br />Good luck in the drawing!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-34602249614090590202013-07-16T16:47:34.978-06:002013-07-16T16:47:34.978-06:00Christa,
Yes, I like that connection! ;) It's...Christa,<br /><br />Yes, I like that connection! ;) It's definitely intense!<br /><br />Good luck in the giveaway!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-80436673314289323992013-07-16T13:14:43.975-06:002013-07-16T13:14:43.975-06:00Great interview!! I loved the last book cover. It ...Great interview!! I loved the last book cover. It was classy. I'm partial to book covers that have a lot of color. To me, it catches my eye. Thank you for sharing and entering me in your giveaway.<br />Barbara Thompson<br />barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961896240783203387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-4302677658072166032013-07-16T12:35:07.054-06:002013-07-16T12:35:07.054-06:00I like the cover. It looks so intense, like there ...I like the cover. It looks so intense, like there should be dramatic music to accompany it. :)<br /><br />kittyandyoda4ever(at)hotmail(dot)comChristanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-23298535531563466382013-07-15T18:49:30.242-06:002013-07-15T18:49:30.242-06:00Hey, NatureFairy!
Appreciate you stopping by! Are...Hey, NatureFairy!<br /><br />Appreciate you stopping by! Are you leaving a comment for the Rafflecopter giveaway, or the <i>Dragonwitch</i> individual book giveaway here? If the latter, be sure to leave another comment with your e-mail address (if you qualify), and maybe let us know your thoughts on the book's cover. :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-20286914423628528362013-07-15T18:30:57.983-06:002013-07-15T18:30:57.983-06:00Thanks for the chance to win!Thanks for the chance to win!NatureFairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618381289109729794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-84095810814401050422013-07-15T01:42:07.905-06:002013-07-15T01:42:07.905-06:00Abbi,
I agree - not my favorite (I kind of like g...Abbi,<br /><br />I agree - not my favorite (I kind of like girly covers, LOL), but intriguing! I think my favorite is now <i>Shadow Hand</i>, although <i>Starflower</i> and <i>Heartless</i> are both up there, too!<br /><br />And oh, Beauty & the Beast, yes! Lovely fairy tale. I love the Disney version. :) Funny thing, though... I came to like him as the beast, so when he changed back into the prince, it's all like, "Who is this guy, and where is my adorable beast??" LOL.<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-44047288241403407252013-07-15T01:40:05.816-06:002013-07-15T01:40:05.816-06:00Hey, KC! *Hugs* Your launch post is up now! :)
An...Hey, KC! *Hugs* Your launch post is up now! :)<br /><br />Anyway, glad you liked the interview! And ah, yes, Minerva Louise...she's an intriguing one! ;)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your tip, and good luck in the drawing!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-39641179301234222802013-07-15T01:38:31.619-06:002013-07-15T01:38:31.619-06:00Jasmine,
Aww, my pleasure! So glad you enjoyed th...Jasmine,<br /><br />Aww, my pleasure! So glad you enjoyed the post! :) <br /><br />Dramatic and spooky - fabulous words to describe this cover! And that's a great point about colors... I think they do play a large part in setting the tone and drawing me in if they're done right. :)<br /><br />Good luck in the giveaway, and thank you for visiting!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-73448013627002164582013-07-14T23:52:07.915-06:002013-07-14T23:52:07.915-06:00This is definitely an intriguing cover though it&#...This is definitely an intriguing cover though it's not my favorite of all hers. My favorite fairy tale has always been Beauty and the Beast-it really doesn't get better than that!Abbi Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375569903870296913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-64791482490133615412013-07-14T22:55:38.451-06:002013-07-14T22:55:38.451-06:00I'm loving what I'm reading so far! Thanks...I'm loving what I'm reading so far! Thanks for the good interview. Still chuckling about Minerva! ;) <br /><br />May sends special sniffs and greetings!<br /><br />On writer's block - similar fix. Write. I use the Pomodoro method - write for set amount of time, no interruptions. Just keep those fingers moving.<br /><br />It works for me!<br /><br />We'd love to win - may at maythek9spy dot comMay the K9 Spy (and KC Frantzen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01300521279765705202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-60676290278370035402013-07-14T21:41:42.686-06:002013-07-14T21:41:42.686-06:00Absolutely loved your interview with Anne! Thanks ...Absolutely loved your interview with Anne! Thanks for taking the time to host to do the interview and hosting this stop on the blog tour!<br /><br />I think the cover of Dragonwitch is so dramatic! And a bit spooky, can't wait to read it!<br /><br />I like covers that match the story, colorful, and that really draw me into the story.<br /><br />Blessings!<br /> Jasmine A.<br />montanamade(at)gmail(dot)comJasmine A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01541779625996757030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-45869387445696136422013-07-14T17:39:46.959-06:002013-07-14T17:39:46.959-06:00Elizabeth,
Gotta love an intriguing cover!
Glad...Elizabeth,<br /><br />Gotta love an intriguing cover! <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the cat question! Couldn't resist bringing in Anne's cats (especially Minerva Louise). ;)<br /><br />And I agree about the series - I'm personally glad to have read it in order, but I'm sure it doesn't have to be, although all together they add so much. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for interacting with the interview and for visiting!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-61764208085199252002013-07-14T16:53:30.212-06:002013-07-14T16:53:30.212-06:00Dragonwitch's cover was one thing that made me...Dragonwitch's cover was one thing that made me want to read it! I love the cat question! hehe :) I feel that a lot of her books could stand alone but have much more meaning when put into context with the rest of the series. <br /><br />I love your questions! Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06399971440101001851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-36686779463589795982013-07-14T16:26:37.095-06:002013-07-14T16:26:37.095-06:00Panda,
Glad you enjoyed the post - and I agree. ;...Panda,<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the post - and I agree. ;) Minerva's blog is always such an intriguing place to visit! I imagine she hasn't had much computer time lately, since Anne has had so much need for it, but I look forward to more of Minerva's thoughts someday... ;)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-33864728780034508112013-07-14T16:24:06.757-06:002013-07-14T16:24:06.757-06:00Jennette,
Aww, thank you for the kind words! I en...Jennette,<br /><br />Aww, thank you for the kind words! I enjoy trying to come up with themed questions. :) Interviews can be quite fun!<br /><br />Sounds like you have a great game plan for when you get stuck! You know, I don't think I've really had much of writer's block yet, either. Probably because I haven't had real deadlines while writing a novel... So I've been able to take my time, generally. And I'm sort of a "pantser" - I do daydream and sort of mentally plot out some future things in the story, but I think a lot of the details kind of just come as I go. Plus, I'm not super wordy - <i>Bleeding Heart</i> is only about 50,000 words. I prefer to think I'm a focused writer who keeps her plots tight. *wink*<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for sharing and for stopping by!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-79294585785526240182013-07-14T16:19:48.778-06:002013-07-14T16:19:48.778-06:00Hannah,
Haha, yeah, it's certainly different ...Hannah,<br /><br />Haha, yeah, it's certainly different than the first four books! Red and black vs. all the blues, and a villain vs. all the sweet heroines? Yep, it's different - but fitting, I'm guessing! :)<br /><br />And oh, I'm intrigued by your favorites! I haven't read <i>Dragonwitch</i> yet, but <i>Starflower</i> is favorite, followed rather closely by <i>Moonblood</i>, I believe... So now I'm curious if I'll love <i>Dragonwitch</i> even more! Wouldn't be surprised. :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-52133998963250084572013-07-14T16:17:01.432-06:002013-07-14T16:17:01.432-06:00Thanks, Rebeka!
I love themes, so I always enjoy ...Thanks, Rebeka!<br /><br />I love themes, so I always enjoy doing some sort of "themed" interview, tying in the questions together, if possible. :) <br /><br />Anne's stories (both about her writing and the writing itself) are always so encouraging, aren't they?<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, my friend!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-17648716612787212012013-07-14T16:15:38.547-06:002013-07-14T16:15:38.547-06:00Sarah,
Oh, I'm the same way - a good cover ca...Sarah,<br /><br />Oh, I'm the same way - a good cover can really make me want to read a book, and a not-so-good cover can turn me off, sometimes regardless of the story. :( I think this cover is beautiful, too, in an epic way!<br /><br />And that's a great way to combat writer's block! I like rewards. ;)<br /><br />~Amber<br /><br />P.S. Did you want to be included in the <i>Dragonwitch</i> giveaway? If you could leave your e-mail address (if you're interested), that would be great! :)Amber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-19536261862331844412013-07-14T15:29:12.703-06:002013-07-14T15:29:12.703-06:00Great interview! Speaking of Minerva, she needs to...Great interview! Speaking of Minerva, she needs to post some more nefarious thoughts on that blog of hers. ^.^Panda Incognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625385794196950594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-88641461048162209592013-07-14T13:58:25.025-06:002013-07-14T13:58:25.025-06:00Hey yall! Great interview Amber!
I echo Rebecca, ...Hey yall! Great interview Amber!<br /><br />I echo Rebecca, no need to enter my name in the drawing, but want to say hey and great job! I have such a hard time coming up with questions to ask people, so I appreciate it when others do it. ha!<br /><br />Writer's block....depending on why I'm blocked. I haven't really faced it, I think. I've had times where I had a problem arise and didn't know the solution so I would write the question out by hand and just free write, asking questions, making suggestions, solutions, etc. Have come up with some cool stuff to include, and sometimes not so much. :-) <br /><br />J. L. Mbewehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829569927194713466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-91990184669854399042013-07-14T08:55:51.235-06:002013-07-14T08:55:51.235-06:00Heh, heh, I remember being rather startled when I ...Heh, heh, I remember being rather startled when I first saw the cover for Dragonwitch. It was so different from the others. But it didn't take me long to get used to it, and then I loved it!<br /><br />I loved this interview, Anne!<br /><br />And my favorite Tale of Goldstone Wood...Ooh, it's so HARD! I adore Starflower, Moonblood was great, but Dragonwitch...not only is it the newest, but it also reaches an epic level like none of the others before! I think it's my favorite!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674350834544871474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-43896281876776735252013-07-14T08:13:20.123-06:002013-07-14T08:13:20.123-06:00Awesome interview, Amber and Anne! Loved the creat...Awesome interview, Amber and Anne! Loved the creative questions you asked, Amber--and thanks so much for sharing your struggles, Anne Elisabeth! It's definitely encouraging. :)<br /><br />Oh, and I don't want to be put in the drawing--I have a copy coming in sometime this month. Just wanted to stop by and see all the awesome posts!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171567731644896572noreply@blogger.com