tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post6327366592409116861..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Guest Post - Is History Boring?Karen Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-22561983586565172712012-10-10T15:05:40.270-04:002012-10-10T15:05:40.270-04:00Neil,
I agree; history is not boring! I wish I had...Neil,<br />I agree; history is not boring! I wish I had appreciated it more when I was in school. You bring up a good point - the take away value. It's good to meet you; thanks for adding your two cents!<br />Happy reading,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-65281736495436864332012-10-10T15:01:45.863-04:002012-10-10T15:01:45.863-04:00History is not boring. I love reading history book...History is not boring. I love reading history books! :) Well, I think it’s just that we have different preferences. Just like with the food we eat, or the movies we watch; we have different tastes when it comes to books as well. Some may prefer reading fiction or literature. There’s no problem with that for as long as you gain something from the book, and that’s already a good thing.<br /><br /><a href="http://bfbooks.com/" rel="nofollow">Neil Poirer </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563243212066482095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-78701427001568356732012-08-28T15:10:39.416-04:002012-08-28T15:10:39.416-04:00Yeesi,
I love your enthusiasm! There's somethi...Yeesi,<br />I love your enthusiasm! There's something about reading where the world has been, isn't there?<br /><br />Janette,<br />You are welcome! She's a great guest. :) I agree with you, I respect her desire to protect our future generations.<br /><br />Hilary,<br />Your blog reflects that love, too! It's a treasure trove of things old and new. :)<br /><br />Robyn,<br />Somehow I just knew that! And it adds so much to our writing, too, don't you think? :) Waving back!<br /><br />Mare,<br />I agree with you, we need to pay attention to the past. Like fashion, things seems to cycle around in some ways, don't they? <br /><br />Happy reading and writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-33742609965985111992012-08-28T14:01:43.972-04:002012-08-28T14:01:43.972-04:00I hated history in high school. Did think it was ...I hated history in high school. Did think it was boring. In college, my eyes were opened anew. I found American history very important. As an adult, I think history is fascinating. It's really true that if we do not pay attention to history, we will repeat the mistakes. Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-49152754838321267482012-08-12T16:03:38.584-04:002012-08-12T16:03:38.584-04:00I LOVE HISTORY! And my kids all love it too. Great...I LOVE HISTORY! And my kids all love it too. Great post and I am so glad we're getting the word out about this talented writer pal. I love the first part. Adventure and substance. Exactly!!!! *waves to Karen*Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-60027760869590729092012-08-12T03:51:01.043-04:002012-08-12T03:51:01.043-04:00Hi Karen and Michelle .. how interesting and I'...Hi Karen and Michelle .. how interesting and I'd love to read these books - they'd teach me something about American history from the stories of the land.<br /><br />I was not a good historian at school - so it's strange that so late in life .. I now love it. Though wonder if I could dream up characters and create a novel ... I think I'd take another approach.<br /><br />Great post and read - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-52999950603765677462012-08-12T00:04:36.876-04:002012-08-12T00:04:36.876-04:00Karen, thank you for introducing us to Michelle an...Karen, thank you for introducing us to Michelle and her work.<br /><br />History was one of my favorite subjects in school. I've enjoyed learning about people's circumstances and choices for as long as I can remember. It's no wonder I read so many biographies. ;-)<br /><br />Michelle, as a parent of preschoolers, I applaud you for noting that you respect the innocence of children.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JanetteJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-66702755551989570412012-08-11T21:01:21.621-04:002012-08-11T21:01:21.621-04:00History or boring?????
No Way! I love to read abou...History or boring?????<br />No Way! I love to read about people or say Author's Autobiography and any origins. Just that I don't like to remember the dates. Haha!<br /><br />AND I LOVE ADVENTURE NOVEL. I came to know myself about this interest in adventure when I read, "The Coral Island' by R.M Ballantyne. It was so much fun learning about Islands which I was completely unaware of. :D<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this idea on history. I love reading histories!Yeesi7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11467144973125434745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-14807858595988886992012-08-11T09:40:52.963-04:002012-08-11T09:40:52.963-04:00Annie,
Now there's a good book! My daughter an...Annie,<br />Now there's a good book! My daughter and I read it when she was in school. I hadn't read it before that. I agree, not one bit boring. Made me feel bad for all those wrongly accused in the witch trials.<br /><br />Cheryl,<br />You are welcome! Michelle has great things to share. I agree, textbooks can be dry sometimes. I think this fills a gap in books that are out there.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-63849658393263674122012-08-11T00:21:07.736-04:002012-08-11T00:21:07.736-04:00Thanks Karen and Michelle!
I love historical sites...Thanks Karen and Michelle!<br />I love historical sites, textbooks--not so much.<br /><br />How wonderful to have the main characters be 12 years old! Very nice choice.<br /><br />Bless you!Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-66213546687105449992012-08-10T17:10:19.803-04:002012-08-10T17:10:19.803-04:00I always loved history. Always read historical boo...I always loved history. Always read historical books like The Witch of Blackberry Pond. Not one bit boring!DearHelenHartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191525904664350294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-91946018503115153492012-08-10T15:15:49.266-04:002012-08-10T15:15:49.266-04:00Jennifer,
I know, Michelle is getting around, isn&...Jennifer,<br />I know, Michelle is getting around, isn't she? Glad to see her blog tour is going well. :)<br /><br />Cecelia,<br />I enjoy learning about the Civil War too. I recently found out that a relative (who's from PA) was killed in battle during the Civil War not far from where I live in KY. Small world!<br /><br />Nancy,<br />I know, I really respect that too. I've been hearing more about the Michigan lumber camps lately too. Interesting stuff!<br /><br />Rhonda,<br />Traveling and learning is a good way to vacation. :) Perhaps for a certain anniversary?<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-77644719636466540822012-08-10T14:36:43.783-04:002012-08-10T14:36:43.783-04:00We'd love to visit certain historical sites so...We'd love to visit certain historical sites someday. My husband is a huge history buff. Huge. <br /><br />I like the statement at the beginning about respecting the innocence of our children. I appreciate that and wish that more writers practiced that. <br /><br />Happy Friday to both of you!Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-39456950313663373782012-08-10T11:55:15.876-04:002012-08-10T11:55:15.876-04:00I'm glad Michelle likes to preserve the innoce...I'm glad Michelle likes to preserve the innocence of children when she writes. That's important to me, too.<br /><br />I read an old children's book about Michigan's lumber camps. It was great. There was nothing about the war in it. Her books sound very exciting. I think her three areas make it more interesting than just one.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-58186819067161329652012-08-10T10:50:59.511-04:002012-08-10T10:50:59.511-04:00I found history interesting. I even tried to major...I found history interesting. I even tried to major in it back in college. I seem to have passed the gene on to our son. He and I both love the Civil War era. Thank you, Karen for sharing Michelle with us.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-4211259525512494662012-08-10T09:02:24.439-04:002012-08-10T09:02:24.439-04:00I just saw Michelle's book over on Robyn's...I just saw Michelle's book over on Robyn's blog, but it's nice to hear a little bit more about her and her vacation inspirations. :-)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-17173237218718203352012-08-10T08:52:36.739-04:002012-08-10T08:52:36.739-04:00Thank you, everyone, for your compliments and well...Thank you, everyone, for your compliments and well-wishes. <br /><br />Jan, we share a mission. Best of luck with your book! <br /><br />Laurel, I agree with you wholeheartedly on math, lol.<br /><br />Donna, that's funny! :)<br /><br />Theresa, thank God for good profs, eh? I can think of a few tremendously influential ones as well.<br /><br />Thank you Kendra and Joylene. And thank you, Linda, for downloading. I hope you enjoy!<br /><br />Karen, you have some wonderful readers. Thanks again for letting me contribute. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-76204031260673693782012-08-09T21:13:14.155-04:002012-08-09T21:13:14.155-04:00Theresa,
You are welcome! It seems there is often ...Theresa,<br />You are welcome! It seems there is often a person or spark that causes us to get enthusiastic about something, isn't there? Hats off to good teachers at any level who do this!<br /><br />Kenda,<br />So we increased your tbr stack, did we? I think it sounds like a winner! :)<br /><br />Linda,<br />Hope you enjoy it. I thought maybe you might like it since that is your specialty!<br /><br />Joylene,<br />Thanks for coming by! The title almost sounds like something you might write. :)<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-33252719926653016362012-08-09T20:42:56.460-04:002012-08-09T20:42:56.460-04:00I love history, have since I was young. Beneath th...I love history, have since I was young. Beneath the Slashings sounds great, Michelle. Best of luck.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-5382468772668561882012-08-09T18:44:19.528-04:002012-08-09T18:44:19.528-04:00I didn't like history in school, but I love it...I didn't like history in school, but I love it now. I especially love historical fiction written for kids, so I'm off to download this book. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-10498558818207947172012-08-09T16:15:20.764-04:002012-08-09T16:15:20.764-04:00Michelle, your books sound fascinating. I love all...Michelle, your books sound fascinating. I love all things historical fiction--reading and writing. Thanks, Karen, for introducing us to Michelle--and to more HF books I want to read now :-)Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-62604911296392072102012-08-09T15:05:40.981-04:002012-08-09T15:05:40.981-04:00Karen, thanks for introducing me to Michelle.
Mic...Karen, thanks for introducing me to Michelle.<br /><br />Michelle, I confess that as a kid, I found history boring too. But the right professor in college got me interested. I wound up getting my BA and MA in history. I've lived and taught in Cambridge, MA. You're right--it's great too be so close to event in the American Revolution. <br /><br />Good luck with your book!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-40085918331030297452012-08-09T14:59:24.072-04:002012-08-09T14:59:24.072-04:00Laurel,
I am with you on the math thing! Although ...Laurel,<br />I am with you on the math thing! Although as an adult, I see more applications for algebra than I ever thought possible. Who knew? :)<br /><br />Donna,<br />LOL! Well, I guess no matter your age, we all are part of history. Guess that can serve as a reminder to behave? :)<br /><br />Patricia,<br />Nice to meet you! Thanks for for coming by and commenting. My imagination seems more vivid as an adult sometimes. Not sure why. :) <br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-45950507279031197462012-08-09T14:55:16.747-04:002012-08-09T14:55:16.747-04:00Enjoyed learning about your process. I loved hear...Enjoyed learning about your process. I loved hearing where your ideas came from. As a child I visited all of those places, and unfortunately my imagination didn't soar -- I was bored. Had to grow up, I guess.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-9881020528991477032012-08-09T12:40:02.688-04:002012-08-09T12:40:02.688-04:00I've always been fascinated by history--and no...I've always been fascinated by history--and now that I'm over 60, I guess I'm part of it.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.com