tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post8959514598979322275..comments2023-12-25T00:38:19.500-08:00Comments on Finding Wonderland: The WritingYA Weblog (archive): TURNING PAGES: BABA ALI AND THE CLOCKWORK DJINN, by Danielle Ackley-McPhail & Day Al-MohamedSarah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16534942492714970282noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post-21921655752809926162014-09-28T11:20:56.668-07:002014-09-28T11:20:56.668-07:00@ Aarti: I never remember who told me about what b...<b>@ Aarti</b>: I never remember who told me about what book! Anyway, this is a good reminder to check and see what Intisar has written lately!!tanita✿davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671822274852087499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post-5561677742848712712014-09-27T15:46:13.086-07:002014-09-27T15:46:13.086-07:00And, just saw that you already read Thorn! And (b...And, just saw that you already read Thorn! And (blush) are probably the reason that *I* even heard about Thorn and read it. So thank you!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post-59154539046834113932014-09-27T15:44:26.047-07:002014-09-27T15:44:26.047-07:00Tanita, I saw your plea for help with the Mr. Link...Tanita, I saw your plea for help with the Mr. Linky and I have taken care of it for you :-) Thank you so much for participating in the A More Diverse Universe tour! I know that your own books were very popular with readers this time around.<br /><br />I LOVE fairy tale/folktale retellings and am thrilled that this one is out there. I will absolutely look for it! If you like The Goose Girl, I also highly recommend Thorn, by Intisar Khanani.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post-17880654506551458032014-09-10T05:14:57.782-07:002014-09-10T05:14:57.782-07:00:::grin::::::grin:::Danielle Ackley-McPhailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272043800387940380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post-49419461434836366232014-09-09T13:24:45.844-07:002014-09-09T13:24:45.844-07:00@Danielle: Um... *cough* Yes, that. I meant that. ...<b>@Danielle</b>: Um... *cough* Yes, that. I meant <i>that</i>. I also corrected it in the post (!).tanita✿davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671822274852087499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post-75771370307559278502014-09-09T12:27:01.503-07:002014-09-09T12:27:01.503-07:00Thank you. I try :)
Just FYI, so you don't ha...Thank you. I try :)<br /><br />Just FYI, so you don't have trouble finding it, the upcoming anthology is Gaslight & Grimm :)<br /><br />Not sure if Day and I will have a story in this one as we can't seem to keep the short stories short, but you can bet there will be other novels :)Danielle Ackley-McPhailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272043800387940380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post-52198287294105536662014-09-09T08:02:03.605-07:002014-09-09T08:02:03.605-07:00@ Sarah: I immediately thought you'd love this...<b>@ Sarah</b>: I immediately thought you'd love this one.<br /><br /><b>@Danielle</b>: One of the biggest things that the #WeNeedDiverseBooks crew has taught me is the power of the positive word. I'm really happy to boost the signal on a great novel like this one, and again, thank <i>you</i> so much for not only loving the original enough to retell it, but for asking an informed friend to help you get the details down. That shows a dedication to craft that too few people possess. I so look forward to more fresh and diverse takes on traditional tales from you guys - can't wait to read GRIM & GASLIGHT!tanita✿davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671822274852087499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post-84883691143338633492014-09-09T05:18:44.707-07:002014-09-09T05:18:44.707-07:00Dear Tanita,
Thank you so very much. Can't te...Dear Tanita,<br /><br />Thank you so very much. Can't tell you how glad we are you enjoyed the book. And all the effort you went to not just to give an in-depth review but to also draw on our interviews and such. I am humbled and motivated by this. <br /><br />Sometimes we wonder if anyone is getting what we write and your enthusiasm has bolstered my confidence.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Danielle Ackley-McPhailDanielle Ackley-McPhailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272043800387940380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post-14594195480115485442014-09-08T18:54:52.469-07:002014-09-08T18:54:52.469-07:00This sounds amazing!! Just reading the review of t...This sounds amazing!! Just reading the review of this makes me feel inspired, really--what a fantastic basis for a folk tale retelling.Sarah Stevensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16534942492714970282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post-46051747869147516652014-09-08T18:46:02.846-07:002014-09-08T18:46:02.846-07:00@Day: !!!!!! LOVED this book, and dragged Tech Boy...<b>@Day</b>: !!!!!! LOVED this book, and dragged Tech Boy into reading it, too. Well done, and here's hoping for more diversity in fairy tales and more Arab-universe fantasy and steampunk from you very, very soon!tanita✿davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671822274852087499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10890387.post-43564566789697421232014-09-08T10:13:38.629-07:002014-09-08T10:13:38.629-07:00Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it. I must a...Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it. I must admit, we had a blast writing it.<br /><br />I love that you captured some of the history in the review! I also wanted to highlight that I posted a few "book secrets" that talk about some of the behind-the-scenes pieces of the book that might be fun for people.<br /><br />http://dayalmohamed.com/wordpress/category/book-secrets/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946961755715637682noreply@blogger.com