tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post4856014916817330200..comments2024-01-23T17:24:26.686-08:00Comments on Sue Perkins, Author: Wendy Laharnar - Blog Bonanza VisitorSue Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18068163331037548390noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-15853593880513447642012-02-10T21:45:20.171-08:002012-02-10T21:45:20.171-08:00Dear Sue,
I've really enjoyed my vist to your ...Dear Sue,<br />I've really enjoyed my vist to your lovely blog. Thank you for the opportunity to chat with so many friends about The Unhewn Stone. I'll be back to say Hi to you and your Guests during the February Blog Bonanza. I wish you much success with your books and your blog.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435753141533984134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-64431671438114255912012-02-10T19:00:03.834-08:002012-02-10T19:00:03.834-08:00Susanne, that's great to hear. lol. Now you kn...Susanne, that's great to hear. lol. Now you know more than Mr Blunt. Thank you for joining in.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435753141533984134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-34900403174043063582012-02-10T15:38:35.848-08:002012-02-10T15:38:35.848-08:00Hi, Wendy. I enjoyed learning more about your boo...Hi, Wendy. I enjoyed learning more about your book and the title. Now I know what an unhewn stone is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-70353031354715866362012-02-10T12:28:22.880-08:002012-02-10T12:28:22.880-08:00Jacquie, thanks for the gooey- chewy brownies.That...Jacquie, thanks for the gooey- chewy brownies.That has a lovely ring to it. I'm so glad you liked Stefan's story. Thanks for your comment, high praise coming from you :)<br /><br />Susan, lovely to see you here, another Muse sister. I should mention, so as not to mislead true time traveller fans -- My time travel goes backwards via a wormhole so The Unhewn Stone is Historical rather than Sci Fi. My hero wears a jester costume, not heavy metal.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435753141533984134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-86656629838157408582012-02-10T05:05:29.845-08:002012-02-10T05:05:29.845-08:00I love time travel, and yours looks very exciting....I love time travel, and yours looks very exciting. I especially like the title you've given to it. The Unhewn Stone says so much and in so many different ways, but most of all, it draws me and makes me want to find out the story behind it.Susan Royalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103253855482067636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-63201723075706391042012-02-10T00:07:32.317-08:002012-02-10T00:07:32.317-08:00Wendy, you know I always bring something. Today, ...Wendy, you know I always bring something. Today, I think you need a good stiff shot of dark chocolate, so here's some gooey-chewy brownies. They'll make all your worries go away. Don't worry, I brought plenty for everyone.<br /><br />The book was wonderful--such a great read! I think <b>The Unhewn Stone</b> is a terrific title and especially appropriate to the story and Stefan on multiple levels. You're such a talented writer--maybe Mr. Grumpy, er, Mr. Blunt wasn't bright enough to see the possibilities of a chunk of rock. LOL. But really, he gave you such a terrific blog topic, so at least we can thank him for that.<br /><br />Enjoy your brownies. If necessary, I can bring a little something with more punch. :)Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-7135295482553038782012-02-09T21:25:01.894-08:002012-02-09T21:25:01.894-08:00Carole and Laurel, my dear friends, so good to see...Carole and Laurel, my dear friends, so good to see you. I know how hard it is to make it past 'smenita'. Thank you for persevering. <br /><br />Carole, so true. We don't have to know the meaning, just be captured by it.<br /><br />Laurel,lol. A philisitine. rofl. He'd love that. lol. <br /><br />Now I'm about to try to weave my way past 'smenita', if I can.<br /><br />btw 'Smenita' will become a sentinel or a fortification in my next fantasy. :)<br /><br />4 tries--went out--came back and bingo 'shmeli' what a happy word.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435753141533984134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-59711163028102876492012-02-09T20:22:56.284-08:002012-02-09T20:22:56.284-08:00I've read The Unhewn Stone and thought it a ma...I've read The Unhewn Stone and thought it a marvellous adventure story for young adults. <br />Leaving his safe comfortable 21st century world,Stefan seeks to prove himself in the rough tumble medieval William Tell world of Switzerland where to know how to use a sword was more important to survive than to pass a Year Twelve exam.I think it is fairly obvious to the reader that Stefan is the unhewn stone of the title. Your passing acquaintance is a bit of a Philistine. But think. Due to his comments, you have written a great blog. And given a reason why all writers should give thought to the titles of their books. Congratulations on The Unhewn Stone, Wendy. A great book.Laurel Lamperdhttp://laurellamperdwebs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-55641266376954331782012-02-09T20:17:41.879-08:002012-02-09T20:17:41.879-08:00I thoroughly enjoyed Wendy Laharnar’s book The Unh...I thoroughly enjoyed Wendy Laharnar’s book The Unhewn Stone. I understood how she compared Stefan to a rock in need of chiselling and shaping and thought her explanation very clear.<br />As for Mr Blunt doesn’t he understand that a lot of titles don’t give up their secrets until the reader becomes involved in the story? How many books would never be read if people judged a book solely on its title? Well done, Wendy, I enjoyed reading your article on the Relevance of a title.<br />CaroleCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412888794609103726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-45056970028612458722012-02-09T19:52:19.722-08:002012-02-09T19:52:19.722-08:00Karen, 'mutual I'm sure' :) have you s...Karen, 'mutual I'm sure' :) have you seen 'Born Yesterday'? I love that line. My week to have Chubby Bubby Blue, if he'd like to sprout wings and fly over to my place. Thanks for stopping by.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435753141533984134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-19575027080793573392012-02-09T18:05:20.941-08:002012-02-09T18:05:20.941-08:00Loved this post! What a fabulous way to describe h...Loved this post! What a fabulous way to describe how your title evolved. You already know I'm a fan. Of course, hearing about your journey just adds that extra charm to a fabulous artist I already care deeply about.<br /><br />Chubby Bubby Blue says hello. He LOVES the title of your book.<br /><br />We love you!<br /><br />Wonderful blog Sue! Looks fantastic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16501031285768648247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-39095727236870930422012-02-09T17:01:41.672-08:002012-02-09T17:01:41.672-08:00I'm delighted for Wendy to have such a great r...I'm delighted for Wendy to have such a great response. Thank you everyone for visiting and hope many more visit during the next few weeks.Sue Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18068163331037548390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-11640203292301550712012-02-09T16:19:28.374-08:002012-02-09T16:19:28.374-08:00Thank you very much, everyone! I'm so happy to...Thank you very much, everyone! I'm so happy to see you here.<br /><br /> Edith, I love symbolism too. I look for signs of it everywhere. Could probably find it in telephone numbers. hehehe. It's the <br />Ahhhh-factor, I love.<br /><br />Michelle, I'm glad you liked the explanation, and Michelangelo's quote. I chose that excerpt from inside the book because I think the opening doesn't show the true excitement in the adventure.<br /><br />Sharon, Nice to meet you too. In this digital age with great devices like Kindle etc. our TBR list gets longer and longer. Mine sure has. It's lovely to know TUS is on yours.<br /><br />Penny, Mr Blunt is a good character for a novel, eh? Thanks for 'sounds incredible'. My heart warms to that. :)<br /><br />HM. Good to hear. Yes - not only set in the Middle Ages, it's executed..., you might say. hehehe Oh my poor Stefan.<br /><br />Mindy, glad you enjoyed meeting my sibyl, such a lovely old bat, literally, hehehe. <br /><br />Angela, I wouldn't have thought to mention the title's meaning if it hadn't been for Mr Blunt. It isn't easy deciding on a title. My original was Tell, the Truth. (since this is a novel about a boy attempting to prevent the legend of Wilhelm Tell from happening). So many critiquers stumbled over that comma until I subbed the chapters as TTT. <br /><br />Marva, it's funny how words we've picked up, we assume everyone else has. I have an old man with 'cyanosed lips' -the complaints I had about 'cyanosed'. I used this word a lot in nursing and I didn't want to use 'blue' lips. Perhaps the word is a corruption of cyanosis but I can coin a word. Oh well, I wouldn't have questioned "Simurgh" because I trust the author to reveal the meaning soon enough. (I haven't heard of it)<br /><br />Alanna, I'm happy you are interested in the behind-the scenes-information. It will seem even better when you are inside the scenes with Stefan on his medieval adventure. I'm delighted to hear you plan to read TUS.<br /><br />Pat, I hadn't thought of applying that quote to raising my kids but then my kids were adults before I found the quote. So I try to apply it to my writing. I think the Celtic Tree Calendar is fascinating in itself, especially if you are Irish.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435753141533984134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-12187163823473800162012-02-09T13:23:54.379-08:002012-02-09T13:23:54.379-08:00Wendy, I think I've met Mr. Blunt. Several tim...Wendy, I think I've met Mr. Blunt. Several times. Heck, even if I didn't know what unhewn meant, I'd go look it up! But at least he inspired you to write a wonderful post. That quote by Michaelangelo is one of my favorites (I've often related it to raising my kids). As for your Unhewn Stone, I already have a copy and hope to finish it soon.Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-77505222548705235212012-02-09T13:06:07.630-08:002012-02-09T13:06:07.630-08:00Very interesting, Wendy. I'm already looking f...Very interesting, Wendy. I'm already looking forward to reading the book later this year.<br />I'm often curious about how books got their titles, and I enjoy reading from authors who tell such (and other) "behind the scenes" stories.<br />Cheers,<br />AlannaAlannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-39788050770868272022012-02-09T10:37:56.920-08:002012-02-09T10:37:56.920-08:00I was wondering about the title, but I certainly k...I was wondering about the title, but I certainly knew what unhewn meant. I have a book out called "Quest for the Simurgh" and one reviewer started the review with "What the heck is a Simurgh?" I thought everybody knew that. Fortunately, early in the story, the magic teacher covers a number of magical critters, including the Simurgh.<br /><br />Sign me up for a copy!Cellophane Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166797508899835493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-38760208620594196332012-02-09T07:48:46.673-08:002012-02-09T07:48:46.673-08:00Hmmmm... sounds like Mr. Blunt was Mr. Grumpy.
I ...Hmmmm... sounds like Mr. Blunt was Mr. Grumpy.<br /><br />I love your description of how and why you chose your book's title. Sometimes I think choosing a title is equally, if not more, challenging than writing the entire book! But yours seems to fit your piece perfectly.<br /><br />I'll be putting it on my TBR list.<br />Thank you Wendy for sharing with us and to Sue for providing the arena.<br /><br />Angela Robbins<br />(soon to be published author of YA paranormal Beast of Burden with Muse)<br /><br />Web: http://www.angela-robbins.com/<br />Email: angela@angela-robbins.com<br />Twitter: @Angela_Robbins_<br />Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Angela.Robbins.Authorangela robbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114119913653244467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-24413443011967993022012-02-09T07:36:16.548-08:002012-02-09T07:36:16.548-08:00I loved your excerpt, Wendy! Thanks for sharing ab...I loved your excerpt, Wendy! Thanks for sharing about the title. I think the background of a book's title is always interesting, and not something you see often.Mindy Hardwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295463885673026730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-42641213914503467122012-02-09T07:17:46.442-08:002012-02-09T07:17:46.442-08:00Sounds like a great book. I love novels set in the...Sounds like a great book. I love novels set in the middle ages. <br /><br />HM Prévost<br />Author<br />Desert Fire (YA thriller)<br />www.hmprevost.comHM Prevosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16521082990898879201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-20113948396459835412012-02-09T06:33:08.901-08:002012-02-09T06:33:08.901-08:00Hi Wendy. Great story about...ahem.... Mr Blunt. ...Hi Wendy. Great story about...ahem.... Mr Blunt. Your book does sound incredible AND the cover is great!<br /><br />Sue - really nice site and what a great idea you had with this Bonanza!Penny Estellehttp://www.pennystales.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-1126503439141455982012-02-09T05:42:10.948-08:002012-02-09T05:42:10.948-08:00Magical and now on my TBR list. Nice to meet you.Magical and now on my TBR list. Nice to meet you.S. Willetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752192327262374373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-66119032388532445572012-02-09T04:25:43.306-08:002012-02-09T04:25:43.306-08:00I love your explanation of why you chose your titl...I love your explanation of why you chose your title and the quote does sum it up nicely.<br /><br />I loved the excerpt and your discussion of what your Stefan goes through on his journies.<br /><br />Great interview!<br /><br />Michelle<br />Concilium, July 2012 <br />www.michelle-pickett.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08014841868649011587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-31301077280071911522012-02-09T03:40:07.335-08:002012-02-09T03:40:07.335-08:00I love the symbolism of the title. Having read the...I love the symbolism of the title. Having read the book, I think you couldn't have given it a more fitting one. It can easily happen that too much gets chipped from the unhewn stone. And these little 'imperfections' make us unique. <br /><br />The Unhewn Stone is a beautifully written, smart novel, full of suspense and subtle undercurrents--like for example the title. :-)Edith Parzefallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861941454295101808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-85605804672662583592012-02-09T02:33:38.982-08:002012-02-09T02:33:38.982-08:00Hello Rosalie, Rosemary and Barbara. Thank you for...Hello Rosalie, Rosemary and Barbara. Thank you for reading my post and for your lovely comments. I agree Sue's idea for a YA February Blog Bonanza is great. I'll be back too.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435753141533984134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559149563059754839.post-64007598551478605692012-02-09T01:45:05.613-08:002012-02-09T01:45:05.613-08:00Wendy, I love the quote from Michaelangelo. It rea...Wendy, I love the quote from Michaelangelo. It really fits your story and what you were able to do. I haven't read The Unhewn Stone, but I would love to win a copy.<br /><br />Great beginning for the Bonanza.Barbara Ehrentreuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317588534441254146noreply@blogger.com