tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post2663561741291480747..comments2023-10-26T04:59:07.500-04:00Comments on Book Roast: Wednesday's Special is...Cynthia's Attic: The Magician's Castle!Chris Eldinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-33290277001723902592009-04-30T18:01:00.000-04:002009-04-30T18:01:00.000-04:00Thx, Laughing Wolf. Appreciate your comments and s...Thx, Laughing Wolf. Appreciate your comments and support. <br /><br />I love this site!Mary Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377529303481858837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-36070436200269473382009-04-30T08:12:00.000-04:002009-04-30T08:12:00.000-04:00grats mk... and thx mary :)grats mk... and thx mary :)laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-60658720076207461762009-04-29T23:53:00.000-04:002009-04-29T23:53:00.000-04:00Wow!! I am so honored! Thank you, Mary. It was gre...Wow!! I am so honored! Thank you, Mary. It was great to be a part of today's event. Thank you to Sarah as well for hosting.D.M.Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12876416585761907117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-7460421019999388982009-04-29T21:35:00.000-04:002009-04-29T21:35:00.000-04:00Such a fun day! Sorry to see it end. Thanks, Sarah...Such a fun day! Sorry to see it end. Thanks, Sarah and Chris for hosting Cynthia's Attic. <br /><br />The questions and comments were fun and thought-provoking. <br /><br />The winner is MonsterKid. Not because of keeping me busy answering questions, but by virtue of suggesting King Arthur be a seamstress. However, Cynthia with a sword in her hands? Too scary to even imagine, MK. <br /><br />Thanks, everyone!! I've had a blast!Mary Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377529303481858837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-43578540006553103862009-04-29T21:24:00.000-04:002009-04-29T21:24:00.000-04:00Hi Everyone,
Thanks for dropping in and chatting!...Hi Everyone,<br /><br />Thanks for dropping in and chatting!!! <br /><br />Many thanks to my good friend Mary for hanging out with us and sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits!!!!<br /><br />It's a bit after 9m, so we're going to close the contest. Mary can announce the winner at any time.<br /><br />:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-63015629406439174772009-04-29T21:22:00.000-04:002009-04-29T21:22:00.000-04:00Hunky repairman? I think I need more estrogen.Hunky repairman? I think I need more estrogen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-16708250937895578542009-04-29T21:21:00.000-04:002009-04-29T21:21:00.000-04:00If I jumped into the trunk in the attic, would I c...If I jumped into the trunk in the attic, would I come out younger??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-13441428971753926252009-04-29T20:46:00.000-04:002009-04-29T20:46:00.000-04:00Hi Stacy - Your 7 1/2 year-old could probably read...Hi Stacy - Your 7 1/2 year-old could probably read it with you. The series would be perfect for your nine-year-old nephew. <br /><br />Boys and girls, alike, love series because of the time-travel element. And, I think you'll enjoy the books, too. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment!Mary Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377529303481858837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-29128457861571480502009-04-29T20:27:00.000-04:002009-04-29T20:27:00.000-04:00This sounds like a great series, Mary. What age g...This sounds like a great series, Mary. What age group is it for? (even though I want to read them, too!) Could my 7 1/2 yr old read it. Or my 9 yr old nephew?Stacey Joy Netzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13908548379784017162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-11667740241467291692009-04-29T18:53:00.000-04:002009-04-29T18:53:00.000-04:00I like the idea of the unknown myself. Although I ...I like the idea of the unknown myself. Although I am big on outlines for the present book.<br /><br />I certainly hope there will be a 5th adventure!D.M.Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12876416585761907117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-53697757459587619962009-04-29T16:53:00.000-04:002009-04-29T16:53:00.000-04:00Just realized I didn't answer one of your question...Just realized I didn't answer one of your questions about planning books in advance. <br /><br />I usually don't know what the next book is going to be about until I write the last chapter of the previous book. And, if Cynthia and Gus want to venture into a 5th adventure, then I guess I can't stop them! <br /><br />Thank YOU for the great questions, MK.Mary Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377529303481858837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-86088145973288580882009-04-29T16:17:00.000-04:002009-04-29T16:17:00.000-04:00I always thought it would be great if King Arthur ...I always thought it would be great if King Arthur was a clumsy teenanger who was lousy with a sword but great with a needle and thread. He could trade sword fighting lessons with Cynthia (if she was handy with a sword) for custom made garb.:)<br /><br />Thank you Mary, for answering my questions. I really appreciate it!D.M.Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12876416585761907117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-20699960351050863012009-04-29T14:35:00.000-04:002009-04-29T14:35:00.000-04:00I didn't submit a proposal, just a query and was a...I didn't submit a proposal, just a query and was asked to submit both (completed) manuscripts. I also submitted a synopsis for book three.<br /><br />After the first three were published, I'm on my own to come up with stories. The editor knows my style and leaves me alone to do the first draft. Then it goes through editing. <br /><br />Interesting story about the first book, "The Missing Locket." I was asked, at the last minute, to add another 4-5,000 words! Didn't know if I could do it, but ended up adding in a great character; one I'm convinced made the book much stronger. <br /><br />Thanks, again, for asking, MK! <br /><br />Appreciate your stopping by, Chris!Mary Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377529303481858837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-69243729153794757252009-04-29T14:25:00.000-04:002009-04-29T14:25:00.000-04:00It's the trunk! Boy I'd love to hop in there. The ...It's the trunk! Boy I'd love to hop in there. The new book sounds great Mary!CA Verstraetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824300762520579768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-91005774080181760212009-04-29T14:18:00.000-04:002009-04-29T14:18:00.000-04:00Thanks for the answer! I have another question, ok...Thanks for the answer! I have another question, okay two, bag full of them today. <br /><br />When you write a series, do you have a plan of what you would like to happen over several books? <br /><br />Does a publisher like to know what you have mapped out when you give them the proposal?D.M.Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12876416585761907117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-85064671880663340172009-04-29T13:48:00.000-04:002009-04-29T13:48:00.000-04:00Aw Chris...shucks. You're making me blush! (I'll l...Aw Chris...shucks. You're making me blush! (I'll let you know when to send those 4 chapters!) <br /><br />MK, it depends. The first two took about a year. Book 3, Curse of the Bayou took over a year and The Magician's Castle has been over a year in process and I'm still not finished! <br /><br />I seem to struggle more with each book, but I think it's because I know so much more, now, than when I first started. I'm really trying, as Chris mentioned, to improve my writing with each book. <br /><br />Thanks for the question!Mary Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377529303481858837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-68442770040621711412009-04-29T13:42:00.000-04:002009-04-29T13:42:00.000-04:00Okay, I just now sat down and read the excerpt and...Okay, I just now sat down and read the excerpt and comments.<br />LOVE it!!! I knew I would!!<br /><br />Inspiration for last four chapters? All I got is my stuff. Want a few of my chapters to cut and paste? hehehe!<br />:-)<br /><br />The great thing about Mary's books is that they keep getting better and better. This is very difficult to do in a series, but she pulls it off well!!!Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-55749780991515746312009-04-29T13:30:00.000-04:002009-04-29T13:30:00.000-04:00Mary, going for 2nd cup of joe myself. Loaded with...Mary, going for 2nd cup of joe myself. Loaded with that horrible for you sugary goodness - vanilla creamer - that is actually flammable. <br /><br />Curious, how long does it take for you to write a first draft?D.M.Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12876416585761907117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-35974898850964854582009-04-29T13:14:00.000-04:002009-04-29T13:14:00.000-04:00Love King Arthur.Love King Arthur.Sarah Laurensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252565450452195395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-92123033348306869862009-04-29T13:03:00.000-04:002009-04-29T13:03:00.000-04:00Love HP, Charles. JKR was a big inspiration to me....Love HP, Charles. JKR was a big inspiration to me. Her writing gave ME permission to "write outside the box." <br /><br />King Arthur's Court?! Now, there's a thought! Cynthia would be find, but I'm afraid Gus would spend her time at the "round table," eating.<br /><br />Hey MonsterKid Cunningham! Good to meet you. Love the idea of "leaping through time" with magical shoes. <br /><br />Thanks for the comments!Mary Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377529303481858837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-9753263112093079412009-04-29T12:57:00.000-04:002009-04-29T12:57:00.000-04:00Good Morning all. Hello Mary. I too am a Cunningha...Good Morning all. Hello Mary. I too am a Cunningham - I like to think there is some good blood running through that historical family tree. <br /><br />I find that a pair of magical shoes in a trunk are useful. Especially when they let you leap through time.D.M.Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12876416585761907117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-24043427042239291752009-04-29T12:51:00.000-04:002009-04-29T12:51:00.000-04:00welcome mary; saucy excerpt, sarah ;) lol
where c...welcome mary; saucy excerpt, sarah ;) lol<br /><br />where could 12-yr-old girls POSSIBLY create more chaos than in King Arthur's Court?laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-59549328987533296572009-04-29T12:50:00.000-04:002009-04-29T12:50:00.000-04:00I'm in a magical mood right now, having been readi...I'm in a magical mood right now, having been reading the Harry Potter series.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-77103716671095540942009-04-29T12:42:00.000-04:002009-04-29T12:42:00.000-04:00Good to hear from you, Chris!
Uh, Sarah, I'm sit...Good to hear from you, Chris! <br /><br />Uh, Sarah, I'm sitting on a purple trunk? Okay, let's see. <br /><br />A magician's wand, a book of spells (crucial missing page), amethysts plucked from the eyes of a stone giant, oh, and a fairy named Elly Elloway.<br /><br />Your turn.Mary Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377529303481858837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-68851045722698584122009-04-29T12:31:00.000-04:002009-04-29T12:31:00.000-04:00Hey Chris,
Come on in and rummage through a trunk...Hey Chris,<br /><br />Come on in and rummage through a trunk near you. We're seeking inspiration.<br /><br />Anything inspiring in the land of sand?Sarah Laurensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252565450452195395noreply@blogger.com