tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post6658512058396434757..comments2024-03-23T02:45:17.058-04:00Comments on Tales of Goldstone Wood: Interview Feature: Jessica GreysonAnne Elisabeth Stenglhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09462605949792523331noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-30198591077172273612013-11-03T19:17:44.415-05:002013-11-03T19:17:44.415-05:00The looks really cool, definitely something I want...The looks really cool, definitely something I want to read! What is your favorite of the stories/books that you have written?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-36746053461592686382013-11-03T01:19:57.306-04:002013-11-03T01:19:57.306-04:00Who is your second favorite author whose works con...Who is your second favorite author whose works contributed to your writing?Emilyn J Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892659942186331664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-79267350532401499712013-11-03T01:13:49.107-04:002013-11-03T01:13:49.107-04:00Sounds like a good book. (:Sounds like a good book. (:Emilyn J Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892659942186331664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-20950960688724704102013-10-29T23:13:15.288-04:002013-10-29T23:13:15.288-04:00@ Miss Megan, I am not sure I liken my writing st...@ Miss Megan, I am not sure I liken my writing style to anyone, I am a bit of old and a bit of new all mixed together.<br /><br />@ Stacy C, (I like your profile pic by the way ;) ) Were there any particular authors or books that inspired me as a young writer? Well, I listened or read Anne of Green Gables, and Little Women constantly growing up, along with a few of the other girl classics like A Little Princess and Pollyanna, as I got older I loved the stories told by G. A. Henty and Lois Walfrid Johnson. All of those authors captured my imagination with their stories.<br /><br />@ Jennette Mbewe, Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />@Meredith, Thanks for your prayers! I think the verse that inspires me the most would be Psalm 45:1, it’s kind of my life verse when it comes to writing. My heart overflows with a goodly theme, I address my psalm to my King. My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.<br /> <br />@ Rayebrynn, My favorite genre to write I like to dabble about in a couple different genres, I don’t know if I could call any of them my favorite simply because when I am writing the story I love it no matter what it is. Favorite book, at the moment it is Only a Novel by Miss Amy Dashwood or Ransomed by Elizabeth Ender, (assuming we are speaking fiction, nonfiction it’s the Bible of course.) Favorite song, that changes on a daily basis, right now I am loving The Tenors latest CD, it has a very storyish feel to it. Advice to fantasy author who has difficult writing in the real world. Write what you love and do it well, other people will write about today, you write about what you love.<br /><br />@ElizabethLiberty, I would have to say many of the authors I’ve met are introverts, there aren’t as my extroverts that I can’t really think of an extrovert one.<br /><br />@Queen Ali, My favorite character in books I’ve read or in Annabeth’s War? Books I’ve read...he has yet to be published but his name is Kestrel and he’s absolutely AMAZING!!!!!! However in AW, it would really be a tie between Annabeth and Ransom.<br /><br />@ Allison Ruvidch, Hmm, good question. I am not really sure I’ve studied how my modern life influenced my novel. Annabeth’s War is set in a fictional world.<br /><br />@ Jennelle Leanne, What did I learn about myself? That I was certainly more capable then I thought I was, and able to achieve things that I had only dreamed of. <br /><br />@ Galadriel, Funniest typo... Oh, I’ve had a few. One though was finding Ransom’s name written as Random....big mistake!Jessica Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062673420332799383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-37725781486278302932013-10-29T16:25:44.194-04:002013-10-29T16:25:44.194-04:00What is your funniest typo?What is your funniest typo?Galadrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121966867701210958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-55269775137504740342013-10-29T12:42:15.635-04:002013-10-29T12:42:15.635-04:00Sounds like a very fun book!
Okay, here's my ...Sounds like a very fun book!<br /><br />Okay, here's my question: what have you learned about yourself through your writing/publishing journey?Jenelle Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123087491869123579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-32585457748219737442013-10-29T08:17:41.658-04:002013-10-29T08:17:41.658-04:00@ Sarah, Do I find it hard to keep close to histor...@ Sarah, Do I find it hard to keep close to history? I do, that is why Annabeth’s War and most of my other stories are completely fictitious right down to the country, just loosely based on a historical idea or premise. My passion is Historical Fiction and I hope someday to write it, and well but I have yet attempt it. <br /><br />@ Anna, Annabeth’s War is self-published, under my little personal Ready Writer Press. Louie Roybal did the cover art and most of the design. He is an INCREDIBLE artist who I have had the pleasure of working with. I made the title with sword graphic. <br /><br />@ Bookishqueen, Annabeth’s War, was a long culmination of ideas, and a twist to an old story plot that came to life under Annabeth and Ransom’s telling of their tale.<br /><br />@ Clara Darling, I am glad you love the cover, and Ransom is fabulous!!! (if I do say so myself...)<br /><br />@ Rina S. My favorite time period to set a story, dear me. Hmmm, I’ve set a lot in more of the Middle ages setting, I find it easy, probably because I read a lot of that history when I was younger. I am getting more into American History now and enjoying the process very much.<br /><br />@ Hannah, My publishing journey has been a very long process as I bounced between the reputable publishing house and the more questioned self-publishing. God’s leading was very clear (after years and years of saying I’d never self-publish) that self-publishing was the road for me. When that came together along with a few boosts of confidence and direction, the rest went lighting quick and I found Annabeth’s War published in a very short time.<br />Advice for those looking to be published. Explore your options, talk to regularly published authors and some self-publishers there are benefits and draw backs to both. Each writer has their own journey, and though it can be difficult it’s a beautiful process.<br /><br />@ The Keller Girls, Did I base my characters off anyone? Well, no one in particular you might say, I believe that authors often either consciously or un consciously weave part themselves into their characters, but no one in the book was based off of me or anyone else in my life, or historical character.<br /><br />@ Mikayla H. Finding time to write can be very difficult, especially in busy seasons of life. I try to snatch a little here and there, for I really enjoy it and on stressful days it’s the perfect cure. Carrying a notebook around me or scribbling thoughts down on receipt paper while I am work help me hold onto my ideas until I can find time to write them properly.Jessica Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062673420332799383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-68165482245983997942013-10-29T07:53:09.039-04:002013-10-29T07:53:09.039-04:00Ooh! This looks exciting! My question: how did y...Ooh! This looks exciting! My question: how did your life in modern times influence a novel set many hundreds of years ago? Also, is Annabeth's War set in the "real world" or a fictional one?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401287896327956210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-9527049383420466002013-10-29T01:19:51.269-04:002013-10-29T01:19:51.269-04:00Who is your favorite character?Who is your favorite character?Therru Ghiblihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098040947163940991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-26288234848824720992013-10-29T01:13:39.219-04:002013-10-29T01:13:39.219-04:00Hmm you sound like me!Hmm you sound like me!Jemmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-28330644350168798252013-10-28T22:38:47.860-04:002013-10-28T22:38:47.860-04:00Oooh, that is a gorgeous cover and a very interest...Oooh, that is a gorgeous cover and a very interesting premise.<br /><br />So Jessica, have most authors you met been introverts? I'm curious because of my recent first conference and my experience there.ElizabethLibertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764460773277702121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-22641701752314685732013-10-28T17:55:03.459-04:002013-10-28T17:55:03.459-04:00Sounds like an exciting book!
Question(s): What ...Sounds like an exciting book! <br /><br />Question(s): What is your favorite genre to write? What is your favorite book? Your favorite song? And, if you had a chance to give a writer who has a hard time writing in the real world (as in, a strictly fantasy author) what advice would you give them? (Go ahead and consider this your chance.)<br /><br />God Bless,<br />-RyebrynnRyebrynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849670168099288393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-37420039075734961682013-10-28T16:29:53.720-04:002013-10-28T16:29:53.720-04:00Congratulations, Ms. Jessica. Your heroine sounds...Congratulations, Ms. Jessica. Your heroine sounds like a very strong character, and I enjoyed the excerpt from your book. Will be praying for your writing projects.<br /><br />Question: Do you have a particular verse of Scripture that inspires your work? God bless you.Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-62109716514808421182013-10-28T16:07:38.795-04:002013-10-28T16:07:38.795-04:00The cover is beautiful! And I love the idea of a s...The cover is beautiful! And I love the idea of a strong heroine yet maintaining her femininity. Will have to add to my to-read list! Thanks for sharing!J. L. Mbewehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829569927194713466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-50375541228061656532013-10-28T16:01:26.815-04:002013-10-28T16:01:26.815-04:00This book sounds amazing! I'm always on the lo...This book sounds amazing! I'm always on the lookout for good historical novels, soooo....:D<br /><br />Were there any particular authors or books who inspired you as a young writer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-87353550362183190202013-10-28T13:20:26.485-04:002013-10-28T13:20:26.485-04:00This sounds like a beautiful novel!
Question for...This sounds like a beautiful novel! <br /><br />Question for Jessica: To whom (if anyone) would you liken your writing style?<br /><br />Miss Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337879958102506201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-65943650387726745052013-10-28T12:58:09.601-04:002013-10-28T12:58:09.601-04:00Thanks for the chance to win it Jessica!
is it h...Thanks for the chance to win it Jessica! <br /><br />is it hard to find time it write?Mikayla Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860338066364366978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-18493414557581420572013-10-28T12:25:23.257-04:002013-10-28T12:25:23.257-04:00Hello Lovelies! You have some awesome questions I ...Hello Lovelies! You have some awesome questions I am looking forward to answering soon as I get more than a minute on my computer!<br /><br />Thanks so much!<br /><br />Jessica GreysonJessica Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062673420332799383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-69066376072538746972013-10-28T11:56:52.650-04:002013-10-28T11:56:52.650-04:00Blogged about here: http://threegirlsandtheirhobbi...Blogged about here: http://threegirlsandtheirhobbies.blogspot.com/2013/10/giveaway-for-annabeths-war.htmlDavid and Christine Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680587830632301564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-73829322217107213552013-10-28T11:47:57.447-04:002013-10-28T11:47:57.447-04:00Question for Jessica:
Did she base her character...Question for Jessica: <br /><br />Did she base her character's personality off someone? David and Christine Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680587830632301564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-86462104640393959032013-10-28T11:44:56.436-04:002013-10-28T11:44:56.436-04:00Hi!
We entered! We don't have twitter so we a...Hi!<br /><br />We entered! We don't have twitter so we are blogging it! =D<br /><br />It sounds like such an awesome book! <br /><br />Thanks!<br />~The Keller Girls~David and Christine Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680587830632301564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-14801911230260798062013-10-28T11:11:21.313-04:002013-10-28T11:11:21.313-04:00@Rina: Sorry! Go ahead and email me! (aestengl@gma...@Rina: Sorry! Go ahead and email me! (aestengl@gmail.com)Anne Elisabeth Stenglhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462605949792523331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-72900372251312002852013-10-28T10:52:59.797-04:002013-10-28T10:52:59.797-04:00Oh, how inspiring! Being a homeschooler who wants ...Oh, how inspiring! Being a homeschooler who wants to be an author, it is always so wonderful to hear success stories. Jessica, your book sounds awesome and the front cover is breath-taking! When I was younger, I loved writing books about epic warrior girls. I'm down to only one now, heh, heh. <br /><br />What was your publishing journey like? Do you have any advice for writers looking to be published?Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674350834544871474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-40901202072836992672013-10-28T10:34:52.802-04:002013-10-28T10:34:52.802-04:00Sounds fantastic and the cover is gorgeous. Thank...Sounds fantastic and the cover is gorgeous. Thanks for introducing me to a new author and for the giveaway!Lynda E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09694928660664826440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-35354750966684784912013-10-28T10:34:28.897-04:002013-10-28T10:34:28.897-04:00Congratulations! Sounds like a great story and you...Congratulations! Sounds like a great story and you have a lovely cover.<br />Quick comment, in the "follow Jessica's blog" rafflecopter entry option it says to send an email that you followed. Who do we email? Anne Elisabeth?<br />And question for Jessica: What is your favorite time period to set a story in?Rina's Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903030487241102205noreply@blogger.com