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To Attack the Stack . . .

Months of health problems, of which rehabilitation and recovery have finally begun—”YEAH!”—a knee  injury, and now gout in the large (large and red) knuckle of my big toe—yep, all on the same leg—(conservatively) stopped 130 book reviews, not that the current TBR stack has anywhere near that number of books.

Needing—wanting—to get these books to local school kids, honor my commitments to several wonderful publicity/marketing directors, and give myself a smidge of breathing room, most non-publisher review and tour requests—meaning predominantly self-published authors—have been turned down or asked to request again at a later date. This means not helping deserving writers, and robbing my loyal readers—yes, you—of some excellent stories from these creative, on-their-own writers. Even though reviews are currently free, I feel increasing guilt with each “request denied” reply written.

That said, whenever themes emerge or similar genres can be grouped, one post may contain two or, less often (except the next post), three reviews. My lower word count* goal is still my goal. The shared post, really a summary of my thoughts, will not devalue any title’s review simply because it must share the
stars. Each title will have its own post and you can choose which complete review(s) to read.

I hope you will also choose to leave your own thoughts, opinions, and humorously crazy comments. Each one is much appreciated, read, and will receive a reply. Mr. This-Kid-Reviews-Books is fantastic at replying that same day (a goal I cannot seem to reach), but honestly, each comment is read and I promise, each will receive a reply . . . though not at the speed of James Patterson’s pen.

Therefore, please, I beg you, er, don’t make me beg!? Leave your legacy! Write thy witty words. Post perplexing prose. Rooaar, hisssss, or SNAP if dis-grrrrunt-tled. Like everyone who writes, I wait with baited breath for your comments; your review of my work; your words of wisdom; your ona . . . onomate . . . onomatopeaa . . . onomatopoeia.

Tank you and take care,

x

Sue

x
(Dang it! I know, this salutation needs twicked; dare I admit, needin you’re assistance. Many of you wonderfully loyal and precise, uh, preshous—oh heck, you, reader are a much better writers than I, I meant, me? . . . I? . . . . wee? . . . . . (Ugh, does I need a superhero!)

Copyright © 2015 by Sue Morris/Kid Lit Reviews. All Rights Reserved

*Word count = 392.

You are practically in the final stretch! Doesn't it feel great? Keep it going, don't stop now!

"Even the silence has a story to tell you. Just listen, listen." -Jacqueline Woodsen Listen to your story today and listen to the stories of others. This is day 19 of the SOLSC, you got this.

Day 18! Write and share yourself today. Be sure to comment on at least three other slicers today and listen to their stories.

Slice and leave at least three comments on three other bloggers today! Try choosing someone you haven't commented on yet to get to know a new writer.

You are at the halfway mark. Keep going. Keep inspiring others to write. Keep reading and writing. It is changing your life for the better.

Serve up a slice from your life today and share a comment with at least three other bloggers today!

Happy slicing today! Remember to comment on three fellow bloggers today.

What's happening in your world today? Share it here on the thirteenth day of the SOLSC! Be sure to comment on three slicers today as well.

Don't forget to comment on three other bloggers today. Consider coming back and commenting on someone who posted later in the day as well! We all need a little comment love.

It's day eleven! Remember to give at least three other slicers some comment love during the day today.

Our Weekend Commenting Challenge, in addition to our month-long writing challenge, continues today.

It's the seventh day of the SOLSC, as well as the first day of our Weekend Commenting Challenge. I hope you'll participate in both!

Before you share the link to your slice of life story today, I hope you'll take a moment to consider doing something to give back to first-time Slicers this March.

We would like TWT to stay true to its mission as a place where educators who are passionate about writing can gather inspiration and share ideas. We value your participation and encourage you to comment on all our posts, and especially to comment on each other’s Slice of Life Stories. Please refer to these guidelines when commenting.

Seven tips to streamline the process of commenting on student writing.

Seven tips to streamline the process of commenting on student writing.

Recently, I caught up with my friend and colleague Chris Lehman. For a little end-of-the-year inspiration, please enjoy our interview: Beth: Your books make it clear that you have a passion for reading… Continue reading →

Be sure to read through the "essential information" section if you blog and comment on an iPad or iPhone. We may have a solution to the problem many of you have had with disappearing comments.

One week down in our month-long challenge! That means it's time for our first commenting challenge! Leave a link to your slice of life story here. Then, check out Dana's post for more information!

Our stories bond us together. I have known this to be true ever since I started writing, but I saw real evidence of it today as I walked down the hallways of my school building.