tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post2625935821815922946..comments2024-03-01T16:39:23.360-08:00Comments on Banana Peelin': Ups and Downs of Becoming a Children's Writer: Banana Peelin' with Jennifer WardElizabeth Stevens Omlorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-88744801428169015352012-05-29T17:38:47.960-07:002012-05-29T17:38:47.960-07:00I really enjoyed your stories, Jennifer!! Thanks ...I really enjoyed your stories, Jennifer!! Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Julie - I can say I sold 100,000 copies - it's a gigantic lie, but I can say it :-)Lori Degmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13431302924584172655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-13981031699423225372012-05-29T12:35:22.754-07:002012-05-29T12:35:22.754-07:00Loved this one, and from one of our 12 x 12 author...Loved this one, and from one of our 12 x 12 authors too! I dream of the day I can say I sold 100,000 copies of one of my books. WOW!Julie Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477115458570906449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-80687043623436115722012-05-26T09:52:38.431-07:002012-05-26T09:52:38.431-07:00Hey Eric,
How's the new addition to your fami...Hey Eric,<br /><br />How's the new addition to your family? Congrats, btw, in case I didn't catch you earlier! <br /><br />I never realized how many banana peels I had until I started thinking about it for this post. Half glass full kinda chick, I keep plugging along, bruises and all : )<br /><br />Enjoy that little one. They grow fast, says the moom of a 19 year old.<br /><br />JenJennifer Wardhttp://www.jenniferwardbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-66123935712401326602012-05-26T09:47:04.013-07:002012-05-26T09:47:04.013-07:00Seriously? Ha! Love it - and sorry I missed it!
...Seriously? Ha! Love it - and sorry I missed it!<br /><br />Sorry to be so tardy to the party. I do practice what I preach and play outdoors, unlplugged, far more than any adult should. <br /><br />You rock, Elizabeth.<br />Thanks again for inviting me here. I really admire your writing, your blog and your dedication to it all. <br /><br />I bow to you.<br /><br /><br />JenJennifer Wardhttp://www.jenniferwardbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-53132052853704397402012-05-26T09:43:14.944-07:002012-05-26T09:43:14.944-07:00Hey there, Susanna!
Keeps us humble, eh? Ohmygos...Hey there, Susanna!<br /><br />Keeps us humble, eh? Ohmygosh, now I have the "recalculating" voice stuck in my head, lol.<br /><br />I actually cringed after sharing numbers on the post here, thinking it would come back and bite me again. Which it may. My skin has toughend a bit over the years, tho : )<br /><br />Love your profile pic, too. We just adopted a new cattle dog from a shelter last Sunday. Keeping us busy!<br /><br />JenJennifer Wardhttp://www.jenniferwardbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-20694887706180379902012-05-26T09:39:35.088-07:002012-05-26T09:39:35.088-07:00Hi Penny!
You're welcome.
I always enjoy r...Hi Penny!<br /><br />You're welcome. <br /><br />I always enjoy reading Elizabeth's posts here, too - so clever and entertaining. (The image from The Poltergeist above? Classic, lol.)<br /><br />It's so nice to meet you!<br /><br />JenJennifer Wardhttp://www.jenniferwardbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-16060450207664957932012-05-26T09:35:33.627-07:002012-05-26T09:35:33.627-07:00Hi Annie!
Ha! That's too funny!
Why "...Hi Annie!<br /><br />Ha! That's too funny! <br /><br />Why "are" all the gps voices female, btw? Hmmmm....<br /><br />Nice to meet a kindred spirit. Hope we keep in touch!<br /><br />JenJennifer Wardhttp://www.jenniferwardbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-70225759331406544722012-05-26T09:33:09.060-07:002012-05-26T09:33:09.060-07:00I know! I wish I could trust the GPS alone, but I...I know! I wish I could trust the GPS alone, but I find I often have to have the print-out mapquest map, my phone's map app, detailed visual details to where I'm going for reference, and Ms. Garmin all working on my team. Traveling to schools is an interesting challenge (adventure) in this industry, as most of the time each destination is new and unfamiliar. Keeps it interesting, for sure!<br /><br />Happy trails to you, travel and writing-wise : )<br /><br />JenJennifer Wardhttp://www.jenniferwardbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-45948643717870067352012-05-26T09:28:41.590-07:002012-05-26T09:28:41.590-07:00Hi Renee,
Thanks... I think? ha ha. Yeah, I'...Hi Renee,<br /><br />Thanks... I think? ha ha. Yeah, I'll take credit for all those slips. And you're welcome!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting & following Banana Peel Thursdays. Such a fun and insightful topic, for sure.<br /><br />JenJennifer Wardhttp://www.jenniferwardbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-71666498554337993222012-05-26T09:20:37.495-07:002012-05-26T09:20:37.495-07:00Hi Kirsten!
Anytime : ) I'll gladly share my...Hi Kirsten!<br /><br />Anytime : ) I'll gladly share my "wisdom" if it helps others spare the slip ; ) <br /><br />-JenJennifer Wardhttp://www.jenniferwardbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-72817118539655175822012-05-25T18:20:30.781-07:002012-05-25T18:20:30.781-07:00I really enjoyed this post -- jammed packed with b...I really enjoyed this post -- jammed packed with banana peels! Wow! I was afraid Jennifer was going to get hurt. Thanks for sharing your stories.<br /><br />Elizabeth -- I have always been a fan of Caillou! That song gets stuck in my head.Eric VanRaepenbuschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066260352744488155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-68507484666106549902012-05-25T13:55:31.480-07:002012-05-25T13:55:31.480-07:00How many times did I proofread this post? And I ST...How many times did I proofread this post? And I STILL missed the typo in the title! Jennier Ward has now been changed to Jennifer Ward. So sorry and so embarrassed!Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-37630961737309030072012-05-25T03:06:27.529-07:002012-05-25T03:06:27.529-07:00What a wonderful, informative and entertaining pos...What a wonderful, informative and entertaining post! I've slipped on that same school visit banana peel more than once, but I would love to have the opportunity to spill record sales numbers to anyone :) My GPS and I have a love/hate relationship! ("Recalculating.... recalculating...!")Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-25709650171737137542012-05-24T12:11:24.424-07:002012-05-24T12:11:24.424-07:00My husband says our GPS steers me down back alleys...My husband says our GPS steers me down back alleys on purpose because "she" (he calls her Susan) likes him better and wants to do away with me.<br /><br />Wonderful post. Jennifer felt like a kindred spirit. Love her books!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469738498361839959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-34189854353569845412012-05-24T11:47:26.710-07:002012-05-24T11:47:26.710-07:00Thanks Jennifer! I'm glad I'm not the only...Thanks Jennifer! I'm glad I'm not the only one led astray by GPS devises. Now I try to look places up before I end up down a dark industrial alley. :)Hannah Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965609589495360444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-23754029220514114482012-05-24T09:57:04.166-07:002012-05-24T09:57:04.166-07:00What a great list of slips! And what an impressive...What a great list of slips! And what an impressive career! Thanks for sharing both with us. :)Renee LaTulippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858405241136190640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-38980279206241676942012-05-24T09:12:48.201-07:002012-05-24T09:12:48.201-07:00Thanks for sharing with us, Jennifer. I enjoyed re...Thanks for sharing with us, Jennifer. I enjoyed reading about you and your books. Looks like I have more to add to my "books I want to read" list :-)Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-489402133173378422012-05-24T06:49:38.753-07:002012-05-24T06:49:38.753-07:00What an informative journey through what "not...What an informative journey through what "not" to do. Thanks for sharing your slip ups with us, Jennifer. Hopefully the rest of us will avoid them (ha, ha).Kirsten Larsonhttp://creatingcuriouskids.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com