tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post1711847685939942593..comments2023-09-30T05:21:00.061-07:00Comments on Ronda's Wonderland: Author Interview: Dorraine Darden-Part 2Ronda Laveenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902846545309643023noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-35369930930973863052010-02-03T23:07:33.653-08:002010-02-03T23:07:33.653-08:00Jai: Thank you so much. I think both Dorraine and ...Jai: Thank you so much. I think both Dorraine and I enjoyed this process. I haven't done interviewing for many, many, many years so I am happy you think it was okay.<br /><br />Dave: Your presence and opinions are always welcome and respected here.Ronda Laveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902846545309643023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-28905631433972463942010-02-03T22:30:58.358-08:002010-02-03T22:30:58.358-08:00What a great interview! I haven't read the fir...What a great interview! I haven't read the first part so I'll have to go back and catch up.<br /><br />Ronda, the questions you asked were insightful and thoughtful, not to mention creative. I've done several interviews where the journalist doesn't even know what to ask let alone come up with an original question. So it was refreshing to see your distinct style in action.<br /><br />Congrats, Dorraine, on the fab interview!<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-64991444597066868842010-02-03T10:56:02.662-08:002010-02-03T10:56:02.662-08:00An excellent interview. Plenty of meat there to ge...An excellent interview. Plenty of meat there to get the teeth going on - thanks in part to some fine questioning.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-52524704858695075762010-02-02T23:03:33.853-08:002010-02-02T23:03:33.853-08:00Unseen Raj: Whoa! Welcome back. Haven't seen y...Unseen Raj: Whoa! Welcome back. Haven't seen you for a while. Glad you enjoyed your visit.Ronda Laveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902846545309643023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-88779298570879216512010-02-02T21:26:30.983-08:002010-02-02T21:26:30.983-08:00I really enjoyed reading both the parts !! Simply ...I really enjoyed reading both the parts !! Simply great and entertaining !!Unseen India Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181236800235013022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-84389647850112419222010-02-02T15:34:05.804-08:002010-02-02T15:34:05.804-08:00Stacy: You are most welcome. You wrote a great rev...Stacy: You are most welcome. You wrote a great review.<br /><br />Kate: That is such a great piece of advice, isn't it?<br /><br />DUTA: Your writing is coming along so very nicely. Thank you for the visit.Ronda Laveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902846545309643023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-15946325649484461702010-02-02T14:49:55.674-08:002010-02-02T14:49:55.674-08:00Very helpful advice on writing is to be found in t...Very helpful advice on writing is to be found in this interview. I wrote down a few key sentences such as, " write abd he syle will find you", " a manuscript needs to simmer",etc..<br /><br />Many thanks to Dorraine, the gifted writer, and to Ronda, the charming interviewer.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-88493873569326168112010-02-02T13:39:59.308-08:002010-02-02T13:39:59.308-08:00I really enjoyed this interview - thanks for posti...I really enjoyed this interview - thanks for posting. I like her thoughts on your style finding you.<br /><br />Kate xxKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05940810066436848209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-65864101811379683272010-02-02T11:09:46.276-08:002010-02-02T11:09:46.276-08:00What insightful questions and answers! Thank you ...What insightful questions and answers! Thank you for the link, Ronda. I hope readers enjoy the review. But really, pick up the book. It's worth the read!Stacy Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173884527586018375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-51833590952532439772010-02-02T11:05:06.081-08:002010-02-02T11:05:06.081-08:00Thanks so much, Subby! I do hope you enjoy the boo...Thanks so much, Subby! I do hope you enjoy the book and I certainly appreciate you ordering it. Hopefully it will meet with your highest approval. :-)Dorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05953973448175171825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-68581742094657380782010-02-02T09:54:49.940-08:002010-02-02T09:54:49.940-08:00Subby: I'm sure you'll enjoy the book.Subby: I'm sure you'll enjoy the book.Ronda Laveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902846545309643023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-9118818574611005372010-02-02T09:52:11.582-08:002010-02-02T09:52:11.582-08:00Deanna: I am glad you were able to pick up some he...Deanna: I am glad you were able to pick up some helpful tidbits. I am searching for my style too. I am kind of like a multiple personality writer currently. Shut up, Sybil. Who let you out. The Pushy Queen, huh? HA! I like that seems that Dorraine can give a push at just the right time. Now, let's go get that pie and ice cream!<br /><br />Brian: You have definitely found your style and you use everyday life as metaphor like an Olympian. I hope something in here springboards you to stardom, 'cause you're on your way, my man. You're on your way.<br /><br />TechoBabe: Your writing on your blog is getting better and better. You are opening up and it feels so easy there. I am happy to help. I didn't know that about Steven King. How interesting.<br /><br />Marisa: Welcome to the Wonderland. Glad you enjoyed the e-hospitality. So it sounds like Deanna is your "Pushy Queen" like Dorraine is hers. Sometimes a point or a push in the right direction is just what we need. Yes, I like the idea of reading aloud very much. It certainly does help. I'll be over to vist your blog shortly. Come back anytime.Ronda Laveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902846545309643023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-18407497623806114162010-02-02T09:41:17.724-08:002010-02-02T09:41:17.724-08:00Sherry: There is not technically a Part 3 but, the...Sherry: There is not technically a Part 3 but, there is a piece to a question I asked that was just too long to put here for this post. It needs its own special post. Maybe some day we'll get it done. There is a lot to be said for having fun with your writing. You just keep on enjoying yourself.<br /><br />Otin: Did you notice I linked Writer's Digest? I specially had you in mind when I did that. Hint, hint...<br /><br />Subby: But it seems to me that you have found your style and that is "writing poetically." A perfectly valid style. You are most welcome to Wonderland any time. I'm happy you were able to find helpful information here.<br /><br />Dorraine: Back at ya and, your the Shiz-am!Ronda Laveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902846545309643023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-19451273203146651332010-02-02T09:40:28.468-08:002010-02-02T09:40:28.468-08:00@ Dorraine, I've an order out for this book an...@ Dorraine, I've an order out for this book and hope to have a copy within a week. Look forward to reading it. Too, I'm having a spot of trouble with your blog access and wil ltry again, anon...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-67105284915947923852010-02-02T08:39:13.242-08:002010-02-02T08:39:13.242-08:00My friend, Deanna Schrayer led me here, and I'...My friend, Deanna Schrayer led me here, and I'm so glad I obeyed her pointing finger!<br /><br />Great interview. And having first hand knowledge of Wonderland, was happy to see some of its denizens graciously serving us gustatory delights.<br /><br />I also read my stories aloud. There's so much music to language, no matter the genre, that hearing the story can help locate any atonality.<br /><br />Thank you both for the interview, and the goodies!Marisa Birnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945909737147497606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-63058549121947290352010-02-02T08:28:16.837-08:002010-02-02T08:28:16.837-08:00I'm not a writer, but this was helpful for my ...I'm not a writer, but this was helpful for my little blog. And it was fun to read both sides of the interview. I never get tired of reading something Ronda has to say. Regarding the critique that is a help for the writer, I know Stephen King has always relied on his wife to read his work and give hard, honest insight and criticism.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-25609031045250727042010-02-02T06:51:40.818-08:002010-02-02T06:51:40.818-08:00very nice. thoroughly enjoyed this, both of you. m...very nice. thoroughly enjoyed this, both of you. metaphor is all around us, when we look. and the thoughts on style were right on. great insights. thanks a bunch!Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-322681724151277242010-02-02T05:55:38.543-08:002010-02-02T05:55:38.543-08:00Fantastic follow-up to part 1 Ronda, and Dorraine!...Fantastic follow-up to part 1 Ronda, and Dorraine! I'm amazed at how much I've learned from Dorraine, (but really shouldn't be, knowing she's such a smart lady). <br />I am currently trying to find my specific writing style,(thanks to the pushy queen) :) , and am having a blast in doing so. Thank you Dorraine for that push!<br />Pie and ice cream you say? Let's go!<br />Thank you Ronda for this wonderfully insightful interview!Deanna Schrayerhttp://writingwonder.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-85376812196942516742010-02-02T05:54:28.847-08:002010-02-02T05:54:28.847-08:00Thanks, everyone. I tried to be helpful in the pro...Thanks, everyone. I tried to be helpful in the process. Hopefully, I've left a little something all can take home and use. <br /><br />Ronda, dear. The interview was quite fun. Thanks for the virtual food, drink and high spirited questions. You're the shiz!Dorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05953973448175171825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-87547020710159291412010-02-02T04:06:51.832-08:002010-02-02T04:06:51.832-08:00"Write and the style will find you." I&#..."Write and the style will find you." I've not settled into any one style as yet, but then I tend to write poetically. I'll definitely have a look at these links and appreciate your sharing your knowledge in this, Dorraine. And Ronda, you're a most excellent hostess/interviewer :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-25050692903665492612010-02-02T03:48:12.754-08:002010-02-02T03:48:12.754-08:00Very good insight about how she used writer's ...Very good insight about how she used writer's Digest. I need to look into something like that. Very helpful!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03158978490041796686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378105946451084472.post-36754416270868250772010-02-02T03:26:42.955-08:002010-02-02T03:26:42.955-08:00I have to say that I have enjoyed Part 1 and Part ...I have to say that I have enjoyed Part 1 and Part 2 of this interview. Is there a Part 3?<br /><br />Okay, I know there is not a Part 3 as of this moment, but one can only hope. The main thing I have learned is that if I do not take my writing seriously then no one else will. I hope to someday take my writing seriously, but since I am at this moment just having fun, I am not sure when that will happen. Maybe someday I will be serious, for now I just wish I could be funny.<br /><br />Thank you so much to both of you for giving us this great advice. I can always use some great advice.<br /><br />God bless.Mrsupolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01563854387767106508noreply@blogger.com