tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post600784342912952511..comments2024-03-28T08:22:41.115-07:00Comments on Grow Wings -- the Journal of Laini Taylor: Kidlitosphere Conference '08 -- Part IIILaini Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-50996138862381126232008-09-30T17:08:00.000-07:002008-09-30T17:08:00.000-07:00What a great convention - Sock zombies - what fun!...What a great convention - Sock zombies - what fun! There's a blogger who sells those on Etsy, and I've always admired them.<BR/>Love the pink and purple kindred spirits photo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-24166244064679975112008-09-30T09:54:00.000-07:002008-09-30T09:54:00.000-07:00Oh, and Babymouse rules! She has many, many fans ...Oh, and <I>Babymouse</I> rules! She has many, many fans in my library!Stephanie Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327218987542530574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-64004167314854457402008-09-30T09:52:00.000-07:002008-09-30T09:52:00.000-07:00I'd say something clever, but I'm too sad ...I'd say something clever, but I'm too sad :( <BR/><BR/>We are long overdue for coffee & cupcakes! <BR/><BR/>(But I KNOW there's a conference in our future...preferably soon.)Stephanie Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327218987542530574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-62367487162675744782008-09-30T09:30:00.000-07:002008-09-30T09:30:00.000-07:00Wowza, what a great post Laini! Thank you so much ...Wowza, what a great post Laini! Thank you so much for helping to make this such a super great conference. Those sock puppets are the greatest. <BR/><BR/>And...yes yes yes, wonderful idea to have a Portland kidlit drink night! Yay!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-61632295276130851032008-09-29T23:50:00.000-07:002008-09-29T23:50:00.000-07:00This was the most fun I've had in a long time! Wha...This was the most fun I've had in a long time! What a treat! And to feel so welcomed, even with horns and purple hair. You made my day. Congratulations on -- and Thank You for -- a great event. I'm hooked.Deb Lundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711335889376269993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-39301687716585761692008-09-29T22:11:00.000-07:002008-09-29T22:11:00.000-07:00Laini when I signed up for the conference I had no...Laini when I signed up for the conference I had no idea what to expect. I'm new to the Kid Lit blogging world but sure do enjoy what I've sampled so far. So glad you helped bring it to Portland.Thanks for posting all the great photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-58255936891757171912008-09-29T22:04:00.000-07:002008-09-29T22:04:00.000-07:00I think you get the prize for the most comprehensi...I think you get the prize for the most comprehensive coverage. By the by, I rather like the photo of you with your pink hair and Deb with her purple wig.Saints and Spinnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733517166056974501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-33462225454751879262008-09-29T21:53:00.000-07:002008-09-29T21:53:00.000-07:00It was my pleasure, Laini. Thanks for that photo o...It was my pleasure, Laini. Thanks for that photo of me and Mheir - it really does capture how I was feeling at that point in the conference. But overall, it was a great experience!! Thanks so much to you and Jone for everything that you did to organize.Jen Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343476550309656223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-72005604639013888902008-09-29T21:51:00.000-07:002008-09-29T21:51:00.000-07:00The pneumatic tube idea is a gem - I'd support tha...The pneumatic tube idea is a gem - I'd support that! Laini, thank you so much for the wonderful conference. You are all the brilliance and charm of kidlit wrapped in a beautiful hot pink package.holly cupalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012572116406283386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-36400385594718199692008-09-29T21:07:00.000-07:002008-09-29T21:07:00.000-07:00Hee hee hee! Nice to see you again and meet you as...Hee hee hee! <BR/>Nice to see you again and meet you as neighbors. Hope to see you around soon. Thanks, and thanks again.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291928992654534809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-41787422359393991962008-09-29T19:36:00.000-07:002008-09-29T19:36:00.000-07:00Ah, you are too sweet. You know we lurve you too! ...Ah, you are too sweet. You know we lurve you too! And to make a favorite people list to boot! Wow.<BR/><BR/>I can't tell you how glad I am that I made it down. The conference was great. The people the greatest!Cuppa Joliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15917576466379786147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-3534451930073006762008-09-29T17:02:00.000-07:002008-09-29T17:02:00.000-07:00the sock puppets are so cute! sounds like a great ...the sock puppets are so cute! sounds like a great time. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-51819623138480656182008-09-29T13:37:00.000-07:002008-09-29T13:37:00.000-07:00I'm in Oregon and I like Kidlit...and drinking...:...I'm in Oregon and I like Kidlit...and drinking...<BR/><BR/>:D<BR/><BR/>Although I hope there won't be a raffle. lol.Suzanne Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513999796820177367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-32084953146556193762008-09-29T12:11:00.000-07:002008-09-29T12:11:00.000-07:00Dudette,You and Jone did such a wonderful job. Tha...Dudette,<BR/><BR/>You and Jone did such a wonderful job. Thank you, thank you. I learned sooo much -- can't wait for the next one in '09!<BR/><BR/>I have major Portland envy and think we should all move down to your neck of the woods. Or else I would like to build a pneumatic tubing system from my house to your house.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to your sure-to-be-inspiring talk at our SCBWI WWA evening meeting on December 10th.<BR/><BR/>xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-4413133898241204542008-09-29T12:04:00.000-07:002008-09-29T12:04:00.000-07:00Dinner and post-game activities look like a blast....Dinner and post-game activities look like a blast. I ran off to go see one of my fave bands -- Calexico -- play. They were great, but I seem to have missed some serious fun.<BR/><BR/>Next year I shall stick around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-24999317547610143032008-09-29T11:17:00.000-07:002008-09-29T11:17:00.000-07:00You are so sweet. It's all mutual. It was great...You are so sweet. It's all mutual. It was great to come down and hang out with you guys! We'd come down for a tupperware party, but a kid lit conference?!? You guys are awesome!<BR/><BR/>You and Jim just need to move to Seattle. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-10106626827941884502008-09-29T11:10:00.000-07:002008-09-29T11:10:00.000-07:00Hi Matt! Yes, Jone is handling that and I'm sure s...Hi Matt! Yes, Jone is handling that and I'm sure she'd be thrilled to get your books! I'll email her about it.<BR/><BR/>Cheers!Laini Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-76414007438508119862008-09-29T10:57:00.000-07:002008-09-29T10:57:00.000-07:00Great pix! Now I don't have to feel bad about not ...Great pix! Now I don't have to feel bad about not taking photos myself.<BR/><BR/>By the way--what's the scoop with Doernbecher Children's Hospital? Is Jone handling all that? I'd like to throw in a case of hardcover <I>Babymouse: Skater Girl</I> I have here.Matt Holmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550988393501678874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-55083606339093080302008-09-29T09:58:00.000-07:002008-09-29T09:58:00.000-07:00Thank you for the wrapup and so many pictures -- I...Thank you for the wrapup and so many pictures -- I wish I could have made it, it sounds fascinating! Did I hear that the East Coast is a possibility for next year? Innnteresting....S R Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08934872671798326776noreply@blogger.com