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The Mind\'s Eye - A writer\'s blog

9/18/2010

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Why do we write? 


Thanks for dropping by. My name is C.K. Volnek, Author and Story-teller. I write because my muse won’t let me not write. She’s a rather demanding snit. But I do love her. She’s taken me on many journeys, leading me to write stories mostly falling within the genre of Middle Grade and Young Adult. I do love these ages. Fun, adventurous, ready to imagine the impossible. May we never grow up!

I just read a very interesting blog on what Middle Grade readers want to read on the Mixed Up Files Blog. http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit/20007

What intriguing interviews. It was so fun to read, in their own words, what makes these kids want to pick up a book and then keep reading it.

Reading their words, I could hear my own son speaking out…though he’s now an adult. He wasn’t an avid reader. He actually hated it. He’d rather be playing video games or on the computer… or in the computer figuring out how it worked. I wanted him to read the classics, to read the books that had stolen my heart. But that wasn’t him. I could get him to read ghost stories or fast action books though. The Goosebumps series was his favorite. So I let him read as many as he wanted, and I read along…and am still reading along today. Why? Because Goosebumps knew their readers and knew how to keep them coming back. Besides writing, writing, writing, I’ve learned I also have to read, read read. 

Today, me and my muse would like to thank the millions of kids out there who will pick up the written word, ready and willing to be transported to new worlds and exciting adventures, and thanks to the writers and publishers that are making the stories come alive.

There is more pleasure to building castles in the air than on the ground..
~ Edward Gibbon

I hope you come back often as I celebrate writing by introducing readers, authors, publishers, books and writing tips for all ages.
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roseanne dowell link
9/19/2010 12:13:43 pm

Great site. Congrats on setting it up

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Rebecca Ryals Russell link
9/19/2010 12:28:37 pm

Great blog, C.K. Glad to see you joining our ranks.

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Lisabet Sarai link
9/19/2010 07:51:30 pm

Welcome to the blogosphere, C.K.! Now all you have to do is post regularly, monitor your comments, announce your posts all over...! Seriously, you've gotten yourself into more than you may have bargained for. However, I personally find blogging to be one of the most effective methods of promotion.

Wishing you luck!

Warmly,
Lisabet

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Pat Dale link
9/20/2010 01:38:52 am

Hi C.K.
Love your site, very professional though inviting. The positive tone of your post is refreshing too.
I've been writing for close to fifteen years; nostly aduot fare but I have a middle grade fantasy, Zach's Amazing Dream Machine, coming out next September.
I see you're from Nebraska. Go Big Red! Yep, you guessed it, another Nebraska grad. I started teaching in David City and have family in Lincolns and Omaha. Best wishes for a successful book launch when yours comes out.
Pat Dale

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CK Volnek link
9/20/2010 04:13:13 am

Thanks to all who visited. Appreciate your comments, advice and support. I have to admit, I feel like I just got married again and joined a huge wonderful new family! God bless you all.

Pat, so very funny that you went to college in Nebraska. And funnier yet that you taught in David City, my old high school. We don't live far from there and I work in Lincoln. The world continually gets smaller, doesn't it? LOL Thanks again!

C.K. Volnek

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Susan Davis
9/20/2010 07:22:18 am

Charlie, wonderful blog. I love the name 'Minds Eye'. Congratulations on your many successes and may you celebrate many more!

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S.Willett
9/21/2010 07:19:41 am

Charlie,

I love the colors and looks kid/kid writer friendly. Congratulations to you on your budding career.

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    Ghost Dog of  Roanoke Island
    - a tween ghost story with a twist of Native American Folklore and based on the real life mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island.

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    A Horse Called Trouble
    A troubled teen must overcome her abused past to save the defiant horse who taught her to love and trust again.
    Available in  Print and e-book
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    A Horse Called Trouble

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