tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post597452106561611036..comments2024-03-14T00:19:45.060-07:00Comments on One Potato...Ten!: I’ll show them and then they’ll be sorry!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05385380660178435154noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-27643779674894279672011-12-15T12:14:41.510-08:002011-12-15T12:14:41.510-08:00I've not heard this story, C. I know we have a...I've not heard this story, C. I know we have all been there and I appreciate your candor in sharing. Love your new site too!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221387746330698547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-47639339691474801022011-12-15T09:32:57.039-08:002011-12-15T09:32:57.039-08:00Yes, Three Cheers for your spunk, Christy! What a ...Yes, Three Cheers for your spunk, Christy! What a blow. I am not certain I could have recovered the way you did-- Bravo, Brava, and hip hip hurray for all of us who get to read and gaze at your beautiful picture books! And let's hope a Caldecott is waiting behind the curtains for you some day.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131575604953515285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-4588343255447895132011-12-14T19:04:21.133-08:002011-12-14T19:04:21.133-08:00The quote is right - those disappointments are som...The quote is right - those disappointments are sometimes necessary in order for us to reach our successes, but boy, that can be hard to remember! I can imagine that feeling of thinking everyone in the publishing world must know about your rejection. Three cheers for your spunk, Christy!David LaRochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146141298496287697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-41338731606058927092011-12-13T11:12:01.167-08:002011-12-13T11:12:01.167-08:00Oh Christy, I love this blog. I empathize with th...Oh Christy, I love this blog. I empathize with that fist in the stomach-I can't breathe feeling of disappointment and, well, hurt and shock. I love the way you stood up, and approached you work and the stellar outcome, esp. as it was a collaboration between you and Stephanie! I'm inspired and feel at home: thank you.betsy woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02184459417101821755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-9179663912464346202011-12-13T10:31:16.743-08:002011-12-13T10:31:16.743-08:00A very inspiring example of the importance of &quo...A very inspiring example of the importance of "getting back on the horse" and continuing to pursue your passion in spite of outside negativity. Thanks Christy!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03718824058059794060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-50013884642555084822011-12-13T09:10:11.626-08:002011-12-13T09:10:11.626-08:00Yes, a Caldecott would be the ultimate comeback. I...Yes, a Caldecott would be the ultimate comeback. I can still dream.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408845654668250300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-44329862437857586712011-12-13T09:07:17.008-08:002011-12-13T09:07:17.008-08:00Oh! And did Jason ever tell you what he told me? T...Oh! And did Jason ever tell you what he told me? That ED was on the short list for the Caldecott that year? I would say you could file that away for the days your ego needs a boost;)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05385380660178435154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-60093138983746902832011-12-13T09:05:08.055-08:002011-12-13T09:05:08.055-08:00I totally use the negativity as motivation. And ya...I totally use the negativity as motivation. And yay! I consider Elizabeti a blessing for both of us:) ( And I think the award/honor count for ED is around 15 or so...)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05385380660178435154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-54157289951235333482011-12-13T08:32:36.019-08:002011-12-13T08:32:36.019-08:00Christy,
What a positive story about the value of...Christy,<br /><br />What a positive story about the value of disappointment. Congratulations on your subsequent successes and may there be many more to come!Edie Hemingwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496477219035860857noreply@blogger.com