Story Embers | Hobbitchild | Mentions https://storyembers.org/members/hobbitchild/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Hobbitchild. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:26:05 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 dd1bcfe4bdd672d13e6f05ee60362e92 Brian Stansell started the topic Examples of How You Use Subtext in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/94377/ Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:19:46 -0400 I love the idea of things hidden below the surface.  Of mysterious buried treasures, and ways to implant certain words or innuendos that have either a dual meaning or are indicative of an even larger mystery lurking beneath the surface action of the story.

I was interested in how each of you uses the concept of subtext in your personal writing,…[Read more]

]]> 0 30774dfb50798d436bc6961b29d6b8f3 imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Middle-School Fiction: A Void left by Andrew Clements Waiting to be Filled in the forum Writers of Children's/Middle Grade Books https://storyembers.org/activity/p/88061/ Sat, 09 Jan 2021 02:28:59 -0400 @hobbitchild

No problem.  And good luck!  🙂

]]> 0 304f4eda965eba336d22f2bae3451d3f imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Middle-School Fiction: A Void left by Andrew Clements Waiting to be Filled in the forum Writers of Children's/Middle Grade Books https://storyembers.org/activity/p/88042/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 02:33:11 -0400 @hobbitchild

Hey there!  I’m sooo sorry I missed your question!  Normally, I get an update from my email when someone replies; so either I forgot to turn on that feature, or the reply became lost somewhere where I can’t find it.  Either way, I haven’t visited S.E until more recently.  And in my S.E updates, it mentioned your reply *slams palm ont…[Read more]

]]> 0 db5f86a9b04e39fc68ea288c8a8194b9 Claire replied to the topic Hello from Lydia in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87361/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:26:10 -0400 @lydiajoy

Yes, it would be fun to post updates of my wip! I will be sure to tag you if I do. I’ve been really busy lately, but I’m hoping after Christmas I will be able to get some writing done.

Greek is a lot of memorization, that’s for sure XD. I’m hoping I can survive this next semester.

That’s neat that your dad teaches church…[Read more]

]]> 0 dcad64e622702a786ba68a9789b91bcf Lona replied to the topic Hi! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87252/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:41:20 -0400 @hobbitchild

Haha well then of course I must add it to my to-read list if I haven’t lived without it. XD

It sounds really fun! I’ll see if my online library has it. (My town doesn’t have a brick-and-mortar library unfortunately.)

]]> 0 313f1c6a6104e411e9fd89ae1811d756 Lona replied to the topic Hi! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87240/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 01:42:47 -0400 @hobbitchild

Yeah, I hope so too.

No, I have not read The False Prince. What’s it about?

]]> 0 8d07b29e2b986224da18f64264b9dc25 Lona replied to the topic Hi! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87236/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 01:25:16 -0400 @hobbitchild

Haha, I suppose that’s the way it goes with most authors and their stories. Nothing is what it was when it was first started.

Hmm maybe so! I would be interested in reading the alternate, but no guarantee as to when I will be able to. I told Ally Renee I would like to read her draft, and I have two friends banging books over my head…[Read more]

]]> 0 972404ba306b3cd0551ec909b32e0112 Lona replied to the topic Hi! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87231/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:49:53 -0400 @hobbitchild

I liked it!

I did not see the whole evil government agency thing coming at ALL. I was expecting something more like Sadie and Robert’s family would adopt Travis and it would turn into a finding a home and meaning even when you’ve lost everything of type story.

So that whole part of the book definitely caught me off guard.…[Read more]

]]> 0 07d756502061ac523bef31a786b1d3a1 Zee replied to the topic What Inspires You to Write? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/85228/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:07:44 -0400 @olivia, @kimlikesart, @mischievous-thwapling, @hobbitchild, what inspires you to write? I’ve tagged you all because I’d love to hear your answers and share them on my blog, but don’t feel pressure. I also still have some books to give away…

If you’re interested, please share your thoughts with me at: btznvntATgmailDOTcom.

]]> 0 02bb63f5aa5fc5615954eb51d9cbd57e imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Middle-School Fiction: A Void left by Andrew Clements Waiting to be Filled in the forum Writers of Children's/Middle Grade Books https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84876/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:52:01 -0400 @hobbitchild

Hey nice to meet you!  No, I haven’t published a book yet.  Though I am very interested in self-publishing.

Yikes, I hope the problem will work itself out.  I’m in the middle of taking a look at your first chapter, and I love the hook.  It’s strong and compelling.

I love reading MG too!  I grew up with a lot of MG/Children’s book…[Read more]

]]> 0 1cae3b5ffc69543b9362cf7458ffed07 imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Middle-School Fiction: A Void left by Andrew Clements Waiting to be Filled in the forum Writers of Children's/Middle Grade Books https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84871/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:54:08 -0400 @hobbitchild

Hi, I’m Lily and I love writing MG too!  That is so wonderful that your favorite author got to read a part of your work.  I’m so sorry he passed away.

I know this reply came a bit late, but I’m definitely curious about your book (and checking it out right after this; thanks for the link).  I wish you all the best as you write for ch…[Read more]

]]> 0 f2bdd44148fb791c5f36f2b1d7060b28 Lona replied to the topic Hello there in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84597/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:49:05 -0400 @hobbitchild

Fantasy. I don’t branch out too much, though I have written a little in mysteries.

What genre do you like to write in?

Thanks for the welcome!

]]> 0 d22c1359da0e9279d25a9e577c992c50 Lona replied to the topic I'm Publishing a Book This Week! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84596/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:46:36 -0400 @hobbitchild

Will do! Unfortunately, we just started a new one, so it might be while, but I’ll convince them afterwords.

And eh, that’s fine. My philosophy is that books are essential to life, so you get them like you do fruits and veggies. If I have to buy my fruits and veggies sometimes instead of picking them from the local community garden…[Read more]

]]> 0 3f0b623eab4490bf8fff2ac69979deaf Arindown replied to the topic What Age Are Your Main Characters? (Plus Free Book Giveaway!) in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83808/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:47:42 -0400 @hobbitchild

I looked at your book. It sounds really cool.😄

I’m working on one book right now…I might be halfway done with the first draft, but I’m not sure.😆 Pantser.😉 I probably have about 20 other books in my head, and 1 or 2 that I’ve started and never finished. It’s weird how writing has forced me to start thinking in years, (like an…[Read more]

]]> 0 e8c6afb60627fc064b03123f7ff91109 Zee replied to the topic A Little Help with Free Marketing? in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83769/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:33:17 -0400 Actually, @hobbitchild, it is ok to provide a free book in exchange for a review. This is such standard practice that Amazon allows it. However, the reviewer should indicate that he received a free copy for review purposes as opposed to buying one.

If you’re looking for potential reviewers, try BookSirens or IndieReviews. But as you may already…[Read more]

]]> 0 f0d155db27e37dae8729d04b859ac490 Zee replied to the topic A Little Help with Free Marketing? in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83752/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:42:58 -0400 @hobbitchild, the link below is a list of websites that promote books (either free or reduced price) for free. Since they are free services, there’s no guarantee that your book will be chosen for promotion, but it can’t hurt to throw it out there. https://freebookpromotions.com/free-promotion-sites/

What @taylorclogston says about asking for…[Read more]

]]> 0 fe9d63e4c439f7640727ab544091d939 Taylor Clogston replied to the topic A Little Help with Free Marketing? in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83751/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:38:36 -0400 @hobbitchild I want to warn you that what you’re describing sounds like one of the most classic definitions of spam—you’re promoting your work in communities where you aren’t already ingrained. That goes double for commenting on blog posts asking people to download. In fact, most spam filters exist specifically to remove that kind of c…[Read more]

]]> 0 c9aad783e912a104a0898f00564cc216 Beth Darlene replied to the topic A Little Help with Free Marketing? in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83744/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 02:57:14 -0400 @hobbitchild

Sorry wish I could help! I’ve never published a book, and haven’t even finished the one I’m working on!

Sorry!

But I know @calebeking has published a book!

]]> 0 76c64970f22c4918c81cc47aea2bc772 Arindown replied to the topic What Age Are Your Main Characters? (Plus Free Book Giveaway!) in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83722/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 23:53:47 -0400 @hobbitchild

Ever since I was little, my characters have always been a few years older than me, or late teens. Right now (I think I’m improving😄) my main character is in his 60’s…but he’s a wizard, so he seems younger. In my other books, my MC’s are 17, and 9.

I’ll try to check out your book.

]]> 0 a95ff014496f5d153c5b7da225a26d13 Zee replied to the topic My Publishing Journey in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83631/ Sun, 16 Aug 2020 17:18:46 -0400 Hey, @hobbitchild, I just picked up my copy of your book! Looking forward to reading it. Please do keep us posted on how things go. I’m pretty new at this game myself (having published my first book only a few months ago) but I’d love to help you out or share ideas if there’s any way I can.

]]> 0 9f2718b609034a6398b370d1ff5326ff Wingiby Iggiby replied to the topic I'm Publishing a Book This Week! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83624/ Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:10:14 -0400 @hobbitchild

Yay! I got it! I’ll be sure to leave a review for it on Amazon when I finish it!

And that owl is so cute! Do you like cats? We’ve had three over the years, but they’re dead now.

And the publication doesn’t sound to hard; but it’s a good thing you did your research! If I ever publish anything, I’ll have to be sure to do that. 😉

 

]]> 0 919ff33576382e8932d1640b65f92a7a Sarahfi replied to the topic My Publishing Journey in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83620/ Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:44:02 -0400 Thanks for the tag, @hobbitchild! This is cool to watch. Feel free to tag me if you post anything more about this.

]]> 0 cd2c17971ec33c5d10ef6cd50c8a0ebf Eden Anderson replied to the topic I'm Publishing a Book This Week! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83456/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:02:55 -0400 @hobbitchild Congrats on publishing your book! It’s sound fun. 😀

]]> 0 b475479c8154b67b43b4c204399ba8de Wingiby Iggiby replied to the topic I'm Publishing a Book This Week! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83453/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:32:32 -0400 @hobbitchild

First of all, that name is so cute, and so is your profile pic! What is it?

Second, I’ll ask my parents if I can get it, since ya know, it’s free. Thanks for doing that 😀 It’s so cool how you’re publishing books! I can’t even finish one, but I’m trying. Also, how was the publication process?

]]> 0 03cd28885cb4f202157cdc4bfb03e619 Zee replied to the topic I'm Publishing a Book This Week! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83396/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:24:48 -0400 @hobbitchild, I’ll plan to get it when it’s free, and I’ll give you a review!

]]> 0 288a98f9f8130441a57d1c793962bb19 Gracie replied to the topic I'm Publishing a Book This Week! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83388/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 22:33:59 -0400 @hobbitchild

That is really cool! Great job!!!

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