tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post3547275920445691430..comments2024-03-15T11:18:29.195-05:00Comments on Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers: BOOK CLUB FRIDAY -- GUEST AUTHOR KATHLEEN ERNSTANASTASIA POLLACKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03160162455676799133noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-66211111819787631842010-10-10T14:12:29.186-05:002010-10-10T14:12:29.186-05:00Thanks, Kathleen (and Lois for inviting her). Hea...Thanks, Kathleen (and Lois for inviting her). Hearing about Old World Wisconsin brought back memories. I was there in the 1980's for lovely autumn day, which would have been when you were curator. (I could happily have spent longer -- so much to see!) The strongest memory I have was the octagonal barn, which I see has since been turned into a restaurant! It was an awesome structure then, so I'm glad to see it put to use where everyone can enjoy it.Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651106209473639029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-29908504519475636162010-10-09T18:49:53.127-05:002010-10-09T18:49:53.127-05:00Hi Jeff - I can tell you that when I worked in the...Hi Jeff - I can tell you that when I worked in the historic sites biz, we loved it when retired people applied for or volunteered for interpretive positions. All that experience! And lots of people who did so had a great time, after years in some pressure-cooker position or something. You never know, it might be great fun! (Or, you could just keep visiting, and enjoy historic sites with no pressure!)Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-22969829639448632702010-10-09T12:42:15.821-05:002010-10-09T12:42:15.821-05:00Inspiring story of your dedication, in spite of th...Inspiring story of your dedication, in spite of that obtuse art 'teacher'.<br />I love visiting (and learning about) restored communities, forts, and the like. It would be the of work which could possibly lure me out of retirement. As if.<br />I'd love to be in the drawing for one of your books.<br />Jeff Salterjeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-4953293033703440812010-10-08T23:23:07.410-05:002010-10-08T23:23:07.410-05:00Thank you, Anastasia, for having Kathleen as your ...Thank you, Anastasia, for having Kathleen as your guest. I haven't been much into blogs before, and I'm looking forward to following both of you now.<br /><br />Kathleen, Old World is new to me and I'm excited to learn about it. My best friend has worked at Colonial Williamsburg for over 20 years caring for the sheep, cattle and chickens. So I'm looking forward to you possibly writing a book taking place there.Merry Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08946967982379976155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-61848618665438034202010-10-08T22:52:22.270-05:002010-10-08T22:52:22.270-05:00Thank you, Anastasia. And warm thanks to everyone...Thank you, Anastasia. And warm thanks to everyone who took the time to comment. I enjoyed the conversation!<br /><br />My blog tour is just getting started. You can find the schedule on my own blog, http://sitesandstories.wordpress.com. Lots more chances to win a book!Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-45300113222627039362010-10-08T20:53:53.445-05:002010-10-08T20:53:53.445-05:00I want to thank Kathleen Ernst for being our Book ...I want to thank Kathleen Ernst for being our Book Club Friday guest today and providing us with a very interesting guest blog. <br /><br />If you haven't posted a comment yet, there's still time to do so to be entered in the drawing for your choice of one of Kathleen's books. And be sure to stop by tomorrow to see if you're the winner.ANASTASIA POLLACKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03160162455676799133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-79903022718738807852010-10-08T20:29:23.245-05:002010-10-08T20:29:23.245-05:00I can't wait to read this book!I can't wait to read this book!Jeanne S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-56910218158215937802010-10-08T20:11:40.281-05:002010-10-08T20:11:40.281-05:00Teachers can make us want to learn or in some case...Teachers can make us want to learn or in some cases created a need to 'show them'. Either way I believe that we follow our hearts and use what we learn, no matter what it is, when we create what is inside of us. I have enjoyed following your tour. Great information and looks to be a great book.Renaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-53616585944741587302010-10-08T14:29:39.173-05:002010-10-08T14:29:39.173-05:00I love visitng historical sites like that. And Ol...I love visitng historical sites like that. And Old World Murder looks great! I can't wait for the subsequent stories, espeically the one about rosemaling! Thanks so much for the great interview/post.holdenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563239351498816805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-16743493099763892482010-10-08T13:55:08.205-05:002010-10-08T13:55:08.205-05:00Helen - I'd hoped to introduce a wonderful his...Helen - I'd hoped to introduce a wonderful historic site to people who had never been there, but I'm discovering that lots of people with WI ties are finding it a nostalgia trip! Hope you do as well.<br /><br />Kathy - I grew up in the Baltimore area, so I visited Williamsburg at an early age also. I've got a great snapshot of me at about 6, wearing a tricorn hat and looking quite pleased about it!<br /><br />Janet - You nailed something that's important to me as well. I love books that introduce me to some new world, career, activity, etc. as well as being a great read!Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-20715210365012096962010-10-08T12:53:58.110-05:002010-10-08T12:53:58.110-05:00It is always so much fun to find out that you are ...It is always so much fun to find out that you are good at something unexpected. I would imagine working as a curator was so very interesting. I am glad, however, you did decide to write and I will be looking forward to your books. I always enjoy learning something new when I read.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05485341538372060957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-866892725077977622010-10-08T12:42:36.650-05:002010-10-08T12:42:36.650-05:00This is a series I'll definitely be reading. ...This is a series I'll definitely be reading. When my kids were younger I dragged them to every restored town and village up and down the east coast. I would have set up residence in Colonial Williamsburg if I could.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987230384169003432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-63112696070420462172010-10-08T12:36:58.397-05:002010-10-08T12:36:58.397-05:00Old World Murder is of special interest to me beca...Old World Murder is of special interest to me because I lived in Wisconsin until I finished college at the University of Wisconsin.<br /><br />Please enter my name in the drawing.<br /><br />Helen Kiker<br />hdkiker@comcast.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-61432718531552708482010-10-08T11:50:04.747-05:002010-10-08T11:50:04.747-05:00Your 8th grade art teacher story says more about h...Your 8th grade art teacher story says more about his teaching talents than his students' artistic talents. I'm glad you overcame. Your rosemaling sample looks beautiful. Good luck with your writing too!Jill McCulloughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-91690786886862030402010-10-08T10:55:19.042-05:002010-10-08T10:55:19.042-05:00This series sounds interesting! I will have to ge...This series sounds interesting! I will have to get the book and follow Chloe in her journeys.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04126933641152759317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-66838510657326917072010-10-08T10:35:18.908-05:002010-10-08T10:35:18.908-05:00Thanks for the encouragement, everyone!
As for th...Thanks for the encouragement, everyone!<br /><br />As for the teachers...it would be interesting to connect with that 8th grade art teacher. I feel as if I lost some years of fun because he was so contemptuous. But what a gift my English teachers gave me! In tenth grade, when I nervously showed my first novel to my teacher, she responded by showing me Writers Market and telling me it was important to learn about the industry if I was going to be a novelist. What a boost!Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-22695558225420567302010-10-08T09:57:35.961-05:002010-10-08T09:57:35.961-05:00Wow, your life story would make a good book :) I w...Wow, your life story would make a good book :) I will definitely read this book and wait for future ones. Thanks for sharing with us...it will make reading the book even more special. I wonder what your teacher would think now?<br />babsBabs in Alabamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181319821168029345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-56733660960577577512010-10-08T09:44:16.964-05:002010-10-08T09:44:16.964-05:00What an interesting background for a writer of his...What an interesting background for a writer of historical mysteries. I've got to look for this book.shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06310778176889652167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-4027765745527130802010-10-08T09:31:48.020-05:002010-10-08T09:31:48.020-05:00This is a book I've been looking forward to re...This is a book I've been looking forward to reading. We always visit historical sites when we travel. I will look for it tomorrow, and order it if it isn't in the store.Janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-39911803259751776832010-10-08T08:38:49.246-05:002010-10-08T08:38:49.246-05:00I grew up in a crafty household and now my kids lo...I grew up in a crafty household and now my kids love arts and crafts too. This sounds like a great new series!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823616282284779390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-63636630180533574362010-10-08T05:31:16.934-05:002010-10-08T05:31:16.934-05:00What a great series! Can't wait to check it o...What a great series! Can't wait to check it out :-)Kari Lee Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11120605314368256963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-71062302485835233132010-10-08T01:04:49.287-05:002010-10-08T01:04:49.287-05:00Thank goodness for all the great teachers out ther...Thank goodness for all the great teachers out there who encourage, support and challenge us. And thank goodness we are able to see past the (few) teachers who have no vision and suceed where they predict failure.Merry Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08946967982379976155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-77768919019076038262010-10-08T00:20:19.013-05:002010-10-08T00:20:19.013-05:00The book sounds fascinating.The book sounds fascinating.Carol-Lynn Rosselnoreply@blogger.com