tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post1063370499757158779..comments2023-07-21T05:44:27.149-07:00Comments on kristiana gregory: notes from the sunroom, a writer's journey: banning a kid's book from the children's section: the power of one self-righteous parentKristiana Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364615121361379233noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-73164750996589199472011-07-19T07:08:06.674-07:002011-07-19T07:08:06.674-07:00Kathryn, your words are very kind. Thank you so mu...Kathryn, your words are very kind. Thank you so much.<br />You, too, keep writing!Kristiana Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364615121361379233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-71013947221666925292011-07-17T20:15:31.530-07:002011-07-17T20:15:31.530-07:00I give you credit for being able to post your feel...I give you credit for being able to post your feelings in an appropriate way- much better than I could have done. I would have used a few choice words and phrases that probably would have gotten me thrown out of any potential career in writing fiction.<br /><br />I've read every single novel in the Dear America series, both as a child and as an adult. I delved into my own historical research, critically analyzing each novel for a project for school that started out at a 10 page paper and blossomed into an almost 200 page dissertation. <br /><br />While that mother had every right to voice her opinion, she clearly is trying to hide her child from the horrors that we will face today. Who is to say that the brave women and men in the United States Armed Forces don't see various body parts strewn across the road? How about the brave firefighters and volunteers who searched for days and weeks on end, to find body parts blown apart amidst the rubble in New York City during the days following 9/11?<br /><br />I'll never quite understand those individuals who seem intent on shielding their children- as well as others, if they go so far as to have novels removed from library shelves. In my humble opinion, they are only doing the youth of this country a disservice. <br /><br />I applaud you Kristiana, for your never ending accuracy and classiness. You bring to life historical ideas and social mores in a way that I don't often come across anymore. You are a gifted writer, and in reading your novels, I've realized the importance in presenting our country's history in a way that is not only enjoyable to a young audience, but that also impresses on them the importance of learning our history, so that we are not doomed to repeat it.<br /><br />Keep up the amazing work. You are truly a beacon of light for an aspiring writer, and I hope someday I can be as celebrated an author as you are!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049421099164605774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-77064923316957153422011-07-09T09:59:21.552-07:002011-07-09T09:59:21.552-07:00Hello Heather ... nice job on your article! It was...Hello Heather ... nice job on your article! It was smart and clearly stated, and I'm glad to have been a bit of help. <br /><br />Also, thank you for your encouragement re writing history for kids. In an upcoming post I'm going to address criticism I've received from Mormons who're offended by my characters' thoughts on Brigham Young. Whew ... stand by!Kristiana Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364615121361379233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-26104207120180943612011-07-07T13:22:51.551-07:002011-07-07T13:22:51.551-07:00Kristiana, you have nothing to be sorry for. You d...Kristiana, you have nothing to be sorry for. You did not needlessly put in inaccurate information. It was not only accurate, but most likely historical -- it was all for history's sake! <br /><br />Why we (as Americans) are so afraid to tell the truth -- the historical truth-- is beyond me. Keep doing what you are doing. Those who believe your writing is fantastic far outweighs those who don't. We need people to tell the truth, talk about history, and teach people what really happened.<br /><br />On a completely different side note, I have to say that the quote you gave me for my article was not only perfect, but it absolutely made my humble, little article classy and worthy. <br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/3n9zbe3<br /><br />Thank you and keep at it!<br />-HeatherHeather Spivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08413133808058265715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-84298884682358420502011-06-08T09:54:13.211-07:002011-06-08T09:54:13.211-07:00Chris and Hannah, thanks so much for your encourag...Chris and Hannah, thanks so much for your encouragement :)Kristiana Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364615121361379233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-59146615034467566362011-06-07T12:49:12.074-07:002011-06-07T12:49:12.074-07:00Ms. Gregory, I am eighteen and I still LOVE the De...Ms. Gregory, I am eighteen and I still LOVE the Dear America series and have always loved your contributions especially :) I support your effort to show our nation's history realistically..gore, horror, and all! So sorry this had to happen, I hope very much it doesn't discourage you. You are an amazing and gifted writer and your books are amazing reads. Cant wait to see what you have up your sleeve next!Hannah Boutilier (VRJ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16299352250643264048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-38115767790593415342011-06-07T08:01:10.353-07:002011-06-07T08:01:10.353-07:00Perhaps you're in good company, Kristiana. Mar...Perhaps you're in good company, Kristiana. Mark Twain comes readily to mind.<br /><br />One of my favorites from my youth is Where the Red Fern Grows; certainly not a marshmallowy kind of book. We need more writers like you, not less. <br /><br />Keep your chin up (and your guard!).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07931125787854034904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-77571914739644526642011-06-07T05:29:25.429-07:002011-06-07T05:29:25.429-07:00Thank you Rebecca!
Amy, well said. I think that&#...Thank you Rebecca!<br /><br />Amy, well said. I think that's what angers me the most--the mother's arrogance. Also, I thought librarians had more backbone!<br /><br />Thanks everyone for your comments :)Kristiana Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364615121361379233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-33912529173576343162011-06-07T04:39:59.714-07:002011-06-07T04:39:59.714-07:00WOW!!! I wonder if the other parents in her town k...WOW!!! I wonder if the other parents in her town know that she is making content decisions for all their children.Amy @ bookgooniehttp://www.bookgoonie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-5408680460899074672011-06-06T21:30:33.649-07:002011-06-06T21:30:33.649-07:00I was a very sensitive child and managed to read T...I was a very sensitive child and managed to read The Winter of Red Snow at around age 11 without being particularly disturbed (at least I don't remember being disturbed, and I remember other books that did disturb me, so I'd probably remember!). So it can't be that bad, really, if I was fine with it!Rebecca Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045279026055038231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-78941308886956453252011-06-06T18:11:12.842-07:002011-06-06T18:11:12.842-07:00Thank you Molly ... I felt squeamish seeing my &qu...Thank you Molly ... I felt squeamish seeing my "correct words" in print, so I edited them out. Aack!<br />I appreciate your support :)Kristiana Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364615121361379233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702085451409266759.post-78874278106644235862011-06-06T16:16:19.436-07:002011-06-06T16:16:19.436-07:00Appalled and pissed. Thanks for supplying the corr...Appalled and pissed. Thanks for supplying the correct words, Kristiana. It left me speechless. Your words are accurate here and valued in your books. Keep writing, keep on keeping it real, and long may you wave.Molly MacRaehttp://www.mollymacrae.comnoreply@blogger.com