Comments on: Alegra Clarke on Writing (and Rewriting) a Novel

By: Isaac

Isaac — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:00:14 +0000

I like to think my book idea came 2 me out of a massive tornado of ideas and sometimes I feel like it choose the wrong person because I don’t write. Although I feel it has choose me bcuz I will strive 2 b a better writer n I want the best for my book being as it’s so freakin awesome so I thank everyone on this site being as the inspirtation is well needed n to u Alegra thanks !

By: tony allen

tony allen — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:13:20 +0000

Kia Ora,ALEGRA
yes, this is a former student of yours. you switched me onto batman.
anyway, i was hoping for an answer as to what NaNoWrMo means?
GOOD LUCK.
ka kite ano,tony

By: tony

tony — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:21:01 +0000

Kia Ora!, Alegra,
Could you, kindly, please tell me what is NaNoWiriNo?
I’ll buy your book.
tony

By: Deborah M.

Deborah M. — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:13:15 +0000

Absolutely – wildly gesticulating arms and all ;)

I think you passed it on to the next generation, too!

By: Alegra Clarke

Alegra Clarke — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:08:58 +0000

Thank you big sis!
And good thing we both share the genetics of wild, grand gestures ;o)

By: Deborah M.

Deborah M. — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:24:55 +0000

I love this line: “returning to my work to discover that it has been playing in the dark while I wasn’t looking…” It speaks volumes! Our creations do take on a life of their own, don’t they?

I also love your wildly gesticulating arms comment…yes indeed, I can see that working well! I think I’ll give it a try next time I’m backed in a corner.

I absolutely cannot wait to read your book! I hope I get an autographed copy with personalized inscription from you, my sister!

You’re an inspiration. All good thoughts to you!

By: Alegra Clarke

Alegra Clarke — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:54:00 +0000

Thank you Arielle. Me too!

By: Arielle Minicozzi

Arielle Minicozzi — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:11:09 +0000

oh alegra. i’m glad things are going well :)

By: Alegra Clarke

Alegra Clarke — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:52:27 +0000

Thank you Melissa and PJ!
It is so great to recieve words of encouragement, sort of like food and drink on a journey that, right now, is stretching out before me with miles and miles of unknown territory.
Much appreciated indeed.
:o)

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:00:34 +0000

Hi Alegra. I agree with Jon; if your novel is as entertaining as your post I’m sure it will be a success. I would definitely run to the bookstore and pick it up. Thanks for coming on here and letting us know how it is going for you.