Comments for Julie Hedlund - Write Up My Life

Comment on Tuesday 12 x 12: Stacy Jensen by viviankirkfield

viviankirkfield — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:58:56 +0000

Julie…thank you for providing an awesome guest poster who gave us some very important tips from her heart!

Stacy…I commend you for putting yourself out there at the writing retreat…we need to be open…but at the same time, we need to be true to ourselves. You are so dedicated to your craft…and a generous soul as well!

Kathleen…I don’t know you yet…but I LOVE your analogy of the recipe…that’s exactly how I cook! I like to have the recipe close by…but I always make modifications as needed. Writing is a lot like that, I think…it’s important to know the basic rules…but I believe the modifications are what breathe life into our work.

Comment on Beauty of a Woman Blogfest by Sharon K Owen

Sharon K Owen — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:00:14 +0000

Julie, I loved your post.

As I look back at myself, in pictures and words, over the decades of my life, I honor those selves and thank them for the actions that brought me where I am today.

I am so happy is the space I occupy now and I could never have arrived here without the lessons learned through those earlier experiences.

Comment on Perfect Picture Book Friday: Each Breath a Smile by thiskidreviewsbooks

thiskidreviewsbooks — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:27:08 +0000

This is COOL! We actually do breathing at home! I am going to tell my mom abut this book! Thanks!

Comment on Perfect Picture Book Friday: Each Breath a Smile by Jan O'Neil

Jan O'Neil — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:58:21 +0000

Julie, thank you for sharing this book! I often have my first graders take a deep breath to get us ready for something big or to calm down. I can’t wait to start using this book in the classroom!

Comment on Beauty of a Woman Blogfest by Kara

Kara — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:41:43 +0000

I turn 40 this year and I totally agree with you! It’s amazing how comfortable I feel with myself now vs. then. And I love the picture of you on your birthday, you look awesome:)
Beautiful post!

Comment on Beauty of a Woman Blogfest by Gina

Gina — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:47:03 +0000

great post julie! there’s always pressure when you’re a woman, and the best we can do is handle it with poise and grace, then continue kicking butt

Comment on Perfect Picture Book Friday: Each Breath a Smile by Heather

Heather — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:43:33 +0000

Lovely. I can imagine this book being very soothing to hear and read. Thank you!

Comment on 12 x 12 in 2012: Picture Book Writing Challenge by Cristina Ortega

Cristina Ortega — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:06:23 +0000

the moment is near (tomorrow) . . . my manuscript is ready for our “SIXERS” critique group! ok, i have been making changes each day but I am prepared for my first ever critiquing group experience.
whew. . .
I’ll be talking to a 5th grade class on Wednesday on the topic of being an author and the writing process. The 12×12 adventure will be perfect for sharing!
cheers to everyone out there….

Comment on 12 x 12 in 2012: Picture Book Writing Challenge by Valentine’s Day Contest « Positive Parental Participation

Valentine’s Day Contest « Positive Parental Participation — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:06:35 +0000

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Comment on Perfect Picture Book Friday: Yellowstone Moran by viviankirkfield

viviankirkfield — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:09:07 +0000

Julie, thank you for sharing some of your background…my husband and I drove cross-country a couple of times before we had children…and also fell in love with Yellowstone, Glacier, Yosemite…we loved every National Park we went to. And what can I say about Jackson Hole? Not enough…except that we didn’t want to leave…and probably shouldn’t have.

That’s why we decided to come to Colorado when my husband had his second heart attack in 1995…we had fallen in love with the Colorado Rockies and wanted to always be able to see them and hike and fish in them. Everytime I drive through town, Pikes Peak is right there…and I feel as if I am on vacation.

Love your book choice…I agree that non-fiction books add so much value to PPBF. I will try to get a copy…I know I will love the pics.