tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post5473758973881688713..comments2024-01-29T02:33:38.596-05:00Comments on My Daley Rant: Rudy Toot-Toot Goes to SchoolRick Daleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-32193637053358455672019-08-23T06:30:48.058-04:002019-08-23T06:30:48.058-04:00play bazaar mainly helping to wealthy people for m...<a href="https://www.playbazzar.com/result-chart.php" rel="nofollow">play bazaar</a> mainly helping to wealthy people for making so much good money earn and <a href="https://www.playbazzar.com/result-chart.php" rel="nofollow">satta king</a> alos in this bike race make money and London and paris.Sattakinginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024391532225941544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-79670221841163738642010-12-03T13:46:49.724-05:002010-12-03T13:46:49.724-05:00Caroline- it's great you can involve the famil...Caroline- it's great you can involve the family in the craft! And it sounds like your kids understand that writing and creating stories can be fun. Sometimes, as an adult and aspiring professional, I tend to lose sight of that. Sharing a story with an enthusiastic group of kids is an excellent way to add a breath of fresh air back into the process.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-80597931661777844182010-12-03T11:44:50.675-05:002010-12-03T11:44:50.675-05:00How fun is this? My nine-year-old, who loves to wr...How fun is this? My nine-year-old, who loves to write stories, is always asking if his work can be published. I love how authors, editors, and publishers are all a part of our family conversation.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-63242862777458370992010-11-22T06:34:34.379-05:002010-11-22T06:34:34.379-05:00Dayana- Reading for the kids, and getting the reac...Dayana- Reading for the kids, and getting the reaction I did, makes me realize why I am chasing this dream. The only thing missing was having the book available for the kids to take home.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-7165364151244683782010-11-22T04:17:22.164-05:002010-11-22T04:17:22.164-05:00OH boy! This post made me SMILE!!! Go you. Sounds ...OH boy! This post made me SMILE!!! Go you. Sounds like you had a very humbling, electrifying experience, the kind that jolts and calms the writer mind all at the same time. Let me say...jealous. I want to read my book to kids! Someday hopefully. :)<br />And as the suffocating bi-product of a family obsessed with farting humor, I can't wait to recommend your book to my loved ones! The fact that it encouraged kids to write says A LOT, way more than any critic could ever say.Dayana Stockdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732725838165251900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-90833183532393228442010-11-19T07:21:03.989-05:002010-11-19T07:21:03.989-05:00Thanks Anita. I've been back two times and re...Thanks Anita. I've been back two times and read through to the end. I have two more pieces of fan fiction, and the kids loved it through to the last page!<br /><br />I've talked to the school librarian about author visits, working to understand the business of writing from that perspective. It's a really cool experience, I hope to be able to keep building on it.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-92092771567644533002010-11-18T19:42:53.896-05:002010-11-18T19:42:53.896-05:00What an amazing experience. This is what writing f...What an amazing experience. This is what writing for kids is all about. Best of luck finding a publishing home for what sounds like a hilarious story.Anita Saxenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444339735834716979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-67994200445194331432010-11-05T11:57:17.348-04:002010-11-05T11:57:17.348-04:00"It's about that connection to a reader, ..."It's about that connection to a reader, and having the ability to make an impact on someone's life."<br /><br />Exactly!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-33913708157440390202010-10-22T20:30:59.322-04:002010-10-22T20:30:59.322-04:00you kick ass.
seriously.you kick ass. <br /><br />seriously.Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-64335757931988648592010-10-19T09:35:26.297-04:002010-10-19T09:35:26.297-04:00Oh my gosh! This is so awesome! And yay little Eth...Oh my gosh! This is so awesome! And yay little Ethan. I hope he grows up with books on my shelves.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-87917852553297676982010-10-15T12:19:19.130-04:002010-10-15T12:19:19.130-04:00Thanks Teri. Technically they were sitting on the...Thanks Teri. Technically they were sitting on the floor. Next time I might have them sit in seats to see if I can make them laugh so hard they fall out of them...that would be sweet!Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-51916856340603317002010-10-15T11:56:49.260-04:002010-10-15T11:56:49.260-04:00This is wonderful! It always helps to have an aud...This is wonderful! It always helps to have an audience sitting on the edge of their seats and/or laughing out loud. Bravo to you!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08234011134660027342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-12228728378194461912010-10-15T11:24:34.145-04:002010-10-15T11:24:34.145-04:00Michelle- It's a chapter book, but I think it ...Michelle- It's a chapter book, but I think it would do much better with some illustrations. That's my main hold-back. The fact that my agent hasn't returned a call or email since May is quite inspiring in regard to self-publishing. It's disappointing because she was great to work with at first, but five months of no reply / no contact makes me want to move on. I'd love to talk to her about it, but the whole "won't return a call or respond to an email" thing makes that difficult.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-64702751451743053122010-10-15T11:09:01.824-04:002010-10-15T11:09:01.824-04:00Is it a picture book or a chapter book?Is it a picture book or a chapter book?Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-13259156556538481652010-10-15T11:08:08.629-04:002010-10-15T11:08:08.629-04:00Donna- I'm thinking of ways to expand this loc...Donna- I'm thinking of ways to expand this local network. Referrals and recommendations are important in developing any business, and I do look at my writing as a side business to the day job. One day maybe I will even earn something from it!<br /><br />Michelle- The experience has made me think seriously about self-publishing. Even if a contract comes through (Rudy has been on submission since February) I don't think it would be available for purchase before 2012. I know kids who want it yesterday!Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-48177083264887045622010-10-15T10:24:36.833-04:002010-10-15T10:24:36.833-04:00I think this is one of the coolest things I have e...I think this is one of the coolest things I have ever read. Seriously! It's really great and I hope to inspire someone like that in the future with my own writing. <br /><br />Congrats on this! It must feel really great. :)Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-56328686523200464142010-10-15T03:46:07.684-04:002010-10-15T03:46:07.684-04:00Awesome Rick.
Publishing is the ultimate goal. A...Awesome Rick.<br /><br />Publishing is the ultimate goal. And I've a feeling you could give both Dr Suess and Berenstein Bears a run for the money.<br /><br />The world of reading changes; and you've gone that extra mile to capture the interest of young minds.<br /><br />You don't get YA or adult readers without the MG crowd.<br /><br />Dude, you'll get there in your target audience. Uhm, it looks like you have, in the local group. That's a start.<br /><br />Keep writing from your heart. What you have to offer is epic in the mind of a 7-12 year old.<br /><br />How awesome is that??<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-56126287813973968332010-10-14T15:54:07.113-04:002010-10-14T15:54:07.113-04:00Eric- Waiting on the publishing industry sucks. T...Eric- Waiting on the publishing industry sucks. This doesn't! Keep at it, you'll have a taste, too. <br /><br />Sue- I was thinking of you because I know you did something like this recently. Good luck in your next session!<br /><br />Crimey- Thank you. It is a very cool feeling.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-23618009338493044252010-10-14T14:46:02.755-04:002010-10-14T14:46:02.755-04:00Rick, that's the most endearing story I've...Rick, that's the most endearing story I've heard in a long time. To inspire children is a great gift. You should be so proud. :)About Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011023963327391019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-79904708729463794112010-10-14T14:06:40.431-04:002010-10-14T14:06:40.431-04:00I know, right? It's the most amazing feeling w...I know, right? It's the most amazing feeling when you know you've had that influence on someone, especially a child. Go you!<br /><br />I'm gearing up to talk to the 3/4th graders and the 5/6th graders next week. We're going to try our hands at a little flash fiction! Should be fun... :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-35353472805181972422010-10-14T13:54:24.001-04:002010-10-14T13:54:24.001-04:00This is awesome, Rick. You've achieved that f...This is awesome, Rick. You've achieved that feeling of greatness that all of us are looking for, I'd wager. Not the publication buzz, not the finish-the-book buzz (though of course those are cool too), but just that really good feeling from something truly worthwhile. I'm pretty envious.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823808700523297184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-57262846107987408582010-10-14T11:11:23.302-04:002010-10-14T11:11:23.302-04:00Laurel- I also do funny character voices. Availab...Laurel- I also do funny character voices. Available for parties. Call now for rates and booking info.<br /><br />Sharon- Some day I'll put up a website for Rudy. I've already reserved the domain. I'd post the kids' fan-fiction there first.<br /><br />Bane- Don't &^%* with the mer-man ;-) I'd be happy to tell kids to read your books (after they have read all of mine). It's like a marketing agreement. Can work out well for everyone.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-642703103016915782010-10-14T10:45:58.121-04:002010-10-14T10:45:58.121-04:00Thanks a lot, Rick -- just what I need... more com...Thanks a lot, Rick -- just what I need... more competition ;)... Seriously, though, it's always awesome when you can connect with your target audience.Joshua McCunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367262185912463258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-87913646303197172002010-10-14T09:26:44.721-04:002010-10-14T09:26:44.721-04:00That is totallly awesome! Maybe you should send t...That is totallly awesome! Maybe you should send the kids extended versions to the publisher too!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07996982722731589269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-65829994817165367542010-10-14T09:11:19.074-04:002010-10-14T09:11:19.074-04:00That has got to be the coolest writing story ever....That has got to be the coolest writing story ever. Seriously, Rick, that is full of awesome.<br /><br />And I am jealous of your ability to read out loud. I can speak in public- not like Maya Angelou or anything, but I don't come down with the terrible stage frights- but I'm terrible at reading aloud. The way I hear it in my head is not how it comes out.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.com