tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post8404533146495224184..comments2024-03-27T00:13:45.857-07:00Comments on Tote Bags 'n' Blogs: Twelve already?Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583249444580245924noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-8630683296435250662010-03-10T06:38:40.952-08:002010-03-10T06:38:40.952-08:00I decided on my first one - Hired By The Cowboy. ...I decided on my first one - Hired By The Cowboy. When I dug out the copy, I opened it up and it was like discovering it all over again! Who knows, maybe I'll re-read it!<br /><br />I think she'd want to start at the beginning. :-)Donna Alwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107885864783850332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-66593036371431155502010-03-08T19:39:48.183-08:002010-03-08T19:39:48.183-08:00I trust that you'll make the right choice, aft...I trust that you'll make the right choice, after all you've raised your daughter for twelve years to be the person she is! I can only suggest that you pick the book closest to your heart.Sue A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01254019921532593363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-70853315376060911452010-03-08T17:08:48.104-08:002010-03-08T17:08:48.104-08:00Oh isn't it mind boggling how fast they grow u...Oh isn't it mind boggling how fast they grow up? One day they are the little girl at your side and the next they are a teenager. I agree with the others that you should let them start with your first book. Your write such nice stories that I think they would really enjoy them!Michele L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15827059770508809460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-34430894840862296682010-03-08T14:37:47.278-08:002010-03-08T14:37:47.278-08:00I remember when mine was 12. Mine is now 18. Can&#...I remember when mine was 12. Mine is now 18. Can't believe how fast it happens. <br /><br />I love your books and can't think of a single one that a 12 year old couldn't read now a days. I agree with what others have said, start at the beginning and see which one she wants to read after that.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-20599855968001925452010-03-08T14:02:17.408-08:002010-03-08T14:02:17.408-08:00Aw, Donna, they grow up so fast. But it's marv...Aw, Donna, they grow up so fast. But it's marvellous you write books she can read at 12. And maybe she'll even learn something about life--that's quite a gift! Bet she'll pass it on to her friends and be incredibly proud of her talented mum.Bev Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721226640123712670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-31702720205036897952010-03-08T13:30:40.590-08:002010-03-08T13:30:40.590-08:00Well Pat...it's a very good place to start...
...Well Pat...it's a very good place to start...<br /><br />LOL<br /><br />Thanks all. It's a beautiful evening - we're all heading out to walk the doglet! Thanks for stopping by today!Donna Alwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107885864783850332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-20514553754953954442010-03-08T11:54:56.627-08:002010-03-08T11:54:56.627-08:00I agree with Denise's suggestion.
You should &...I agree with Denise's suggestion.<br />You should "start at the very<br />beginning!" <br /><br />"Happy Birthday" to your sweet<br />girl!!<br /><br />Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-40151193478028840212010-03-08T10:39:38.469-08:002010-03-08T10:39:38.469-08:00I agree with Kate. Your books are lovely to read ...I agree with Kate. Your books are lovely to read and I *think* they will be ok to give your daughter! But oh it is a difficult situation..Caroline xCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005714506570642538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-73033033371172252422010-03-08T08:54:57.837-08:002010-03-08T08:54:57.837-08:00This brings back memories of when my girls were th...This brings back memories of when my girls were this age only a few years ago. The start of letting go. Tough for mom but exciting, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-63151877031397464082010-03-08T08:32:43.200-08:002010-03-08T08:32:43.200-08:00Sift through your books, Donna, and remove any you...Sift through your books, Donna, and remove any you wouldn't feel talking with her about (although I can't imagine there will be any). Then let her choose. It's amazing how the years fly by, isn't it?Christina Hollishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801516849671439323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-69191396426323332992010-03-08T08:15:22.547-08:002010-03-08T08:15:22.547-08:00Oh this is totally me being selfish. I love our g...Oh this is totally me being selfish. I love our girly times and it makes me lonely thinking about them being more rare as she gets older. Even though I know it's meant to be this way!<br /><br />Both girls are huge readers though my eldest is harder to please (and my youngest will read ANYTHING, including the cereal box). I am actually enjoying reading a lot of the YA stuff too which is Donna Alwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107885864783850332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-27108463671070547152010-03-08T07:54:02.263-08:002010-03-08T07:54:02.263-08:00My daughters were not interested in reading when t...My daughters were not interested in reading when they were younger, but I'd like to think I'd let them try to chose from a sorted lot and see how it went.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363922982973526678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-23645066142063717572010-03-08T07:02:17.014-08:002010-03-08T07:02:17.014-08:00I don't think you have a thing to worry about....I don't think you have a thing to worry about. Your books are about giving and honesty and faith (in each other) and commitment and most of all they are about love.<br /><br />What better things can she learn from her Mum? Far better that she learns about adult love this way than so many of the other stories there are out in the world. You know you will always write a hero worth falling in Kate Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17277223651288830541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-50486234980800281862010-03-08T05:35:10.602-08:002010-03-08T05:35:10.602-08:00I know what you mean. My daughter is turning 15 n...I know what you mean. My daughter is turning 15 next month. Boy, it is hard to let them grow up. They are faced with so many temptations. Books are a great escape from real world situations and great place to find out how to handle situations. Why don't you let her read your first book? She can see how you have grown as an author. Don't worry. You will survive.runner10https://www.blogger.com/profile/09427817098754474884noreply@blogger.com