tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post7874236980631617703..comments2024-03-29T01:14:39.093-04:00Comments on KidLit411: Author Spotlight: Vivian KirkfieldSylvia Liuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193486117318739814noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-70236054202806302212015-04-15T06:13:31.291-04:002015-04-15T06:13:31.291-04:00Great post, Vivian. I must remember that rejection...Great post, Vivian. I must remember that rejection is another step up instead of a push down!<br /> See you soon! monahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798895753247353517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-34199767619884164462015-04-13T21:52:31.622-04:002015-04-13T21:52:31.622-04:00I want to be Vivian Kirkfield when I grow up! Exc...I want to be Vivian Kirkfield when I grow up! Except for the jumping out of a plane part. ;) You are truly an inspiration, my friend. You are full of adventure and spunk and I want to follow your motto of taking a leap of faith. It's amazing you went to Singapore. Emily Lim is an exceptional lady and I feel privileged to be her crit partner. And I feel lucky to be yours as well. You deserve all the good stuff that life has to offer you. I've said this before and I'll say it again, "You go, girl!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12360293708790609728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-17035462834767848402015-04-12T16:08:36.859-04:002015-04-12T16:08:36.859-04:00Vivian, thanks for sharing your journey with us. I...Vivian, thanks for sharing your journey with us. I wish you a great writing year!Manju Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043840425498808764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-84473620202314252592015-04-12T10:10:45.566-04:002015-04-12T10:10:45.566-04:00I can just see the headline: "Chaucer Killed ...I can just see the headline: "Chaucer Killed Vivian's Love of English!" Too funny! So glad you persevere, Vivian. Your enthusiasm is contagious. :)Teresa Robesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848939225552527941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-92114319367729725672015-04-11T18:02:31.930-04:002015-04-11T18:02:31.930-04:00Vivian, You are spectacular! I am hoping that by...Vivian, You are spectacular! I am hoping that by association some of your enthusiasm will rub off on me...Thanks for your generosity and encouragement. Thank you for sharing...JeaninePLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497104688252015570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-5942028346013112772015-04-11T15:00:00.514-04:002015-04-11T15:00:00.514-04:00Vivian, thanks for showing your rejected side alon...Vivian, thanks for showing your rejected side along with your very positive inflections and success. I loved SHOW ME HOW, but I quickly learned how my daughter's (moms of children 2-7 at the time) did not manage time like you and I did, and they seemed twice as busy as I was when my children were small. However, I have reached for your positive parenting tips and consider SHOW ME HOW a treasure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591795458361201250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-71323167938392917342015-04-11T12:08:09.449-04:002015-04-11T12:08:09.449-04:00Vivian, your interview is inspiring and your energ...Vivian, your interview is inspiring and your energy contagious :) Taking risks is a tough one for me, but you have given me encouragement and hope. Thank you for sharing your journey. Charlotte Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907242751556735710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-84337287293695718132015-04-11T11:04:05.912-04:002015-04-11T11:04:05.912-04:00Vivian, your energy amazes me! You've planted ...Vivian, your energy amazes me! You've planted your seeds, and are fertilizing them like crazy. Before you know it you'll be reaping the rewards of all your efforts...Sandy Perlichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747832913903729517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-45973315791688162372015-04-11T06:37:55.345-04:002015-04-11T06:37:55.345-04:00I love how you've taken risks, and how support...I love how you've taken risks, and how supportive you are to everyone in the writing community. Such positive energy everywhere you go.Sylvia Liuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13193486117318739814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-26351125889853197032015-04-11T00:36:26.091-04:002015-04-11T00:36:26.091-04:00Oh, I love your alliteration and the element of th...Oh, I love your alliteration and the element of three...great job, Carrie!!!!<br />Thank you so much...I love to do whatever I do with my whole heart...and after participating in ReFoReMo, I know that you do, too. :)Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-30461530876871556012015-04-11T00:34:35.950-04:002015-04-11T00:34:35.950-04:00I loved your writing and your sense of humor from ...I loved your writing and your sense of humor from the first time I met you via Susanna Hill's Holiday Contest, Penny! I do get to hop around the blogsphere quite a bit...but the challenges are fun and the people are the best!Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-52778753459119759382015-04-11T00:30:27.976-04:002015-04-11T00:30:27.976-04:00Thank you, Patricia....I sometimes think I am busi...Thank you, Patricia....I sometimes think I am busier now than when I was working and raising my children...if my eyes would stay open and my back would hold out, I could be up 24 hours a day, writing, revising, blogging, connecting. <br />It will be interesting to see - maybe I won't have to make a choice and will be able to do both...we'll see. ;) ;) Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-39057585189184267242015-04-11T00:27:29.371-04:002015-04-11T00:27:29.371-04:00Oh my goodness, Angie! Now I'm blushing...and ...Oh my goodness, Angie! Now I'm blushing...and so appreciative of your kind words. What a lot of fun we are all going to have at WOW...so glad you will be there. :)Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-58751812588713947522015-04-11T00:24:54.302-04:002015-04-11T00:24:54.302-04:00Michelle...I'm happy, too! I think that the co...Michelle...I'm happy, too! I think that the connecting is just as important as the writing. I've been in several careers during my life...and have worn many hats...but I've never met a more kind and generous community...you guys rock!Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-39508400485391589442015-04-11T00:22:51.386-04:002015-04-11T00:22:51.386-04:00Thank you, Tina! And how lucky am I to have you on...Thank you, Tina! And how lucky am I to have you on this journey with me! You are an enthusiastic cheerleader and a dear friend. :)Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-40680324009629368012015-04-11T00:21:14.502-04:002015-04-11T00:21:14.502-04:00I should scan a couple of 'little me' and ...I should scan a couple of 'little me' and post them on Facebook...you would probably know it was me right away, Julie. Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-55193060017202474232015-04-11T00:19:42.624-04:002015-04-11T00:19:42.624-04:00I feel blessed to have you and the other pb writer...I feel blessed to have you and the other pb writers as my critique buddies, Diane. <br />I truly was timid...and still have to push myself in certain situations...but I always loved people...it was new situations and places that threw me for a loop - like going by myself to Singapore. :) The skydiving was actually so much fun...and being held by my tandem partner, who was a pro jumping and quite a good looking young man, was a pure pleasure. :)Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-81766491376384080512015-04-11T00:15:08.896-04:002015-04-11T00:15:08.896-04:00I used to dislike my name, but now I love it...and...I used to dislike my name, but now I love it...and totally try to 'live' up to it. :) ;)<br />Thank you for being such an awesome crit buddy...I'm so looking forward to meeting you in July at WOW!Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-10710617232114018082015-04-11T00:11:10.284-04:002015-04-11T00:11:10.284-04:00You dedication, desire, and determination show! W...You dedication, desire, and determination show! Wow! Congrats on all of these amazing achievements, Vivian. Challenges and classes are so motivating and such a treat. I'm so happy to hear that ReFoReMo inspired you, as well. Your future pursuits will surely be grand!Carrie Charley Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596139362790716640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-74850429424151637022015-04-10T22:57:18.703-04:002015-04-10T22:57:18.703-04:00Vivian, you are one to admire! It's been so fu...Vivian, you are one to admire! It's been so fun getting to know you as we journey together! So great to see you in the KidLit411 author spotlight! I knew you seemed to be everywhere in the Kidlit community, but look at that list of challenges and classes...WOW!!! Keep up the good writing :•)Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-45483171412613873782015-04-10T21:47:55.918-04:002015-04-10T21:47:55.918-04:00What an inspiring and very busy journey you've...What an inspiring and very busy journey you've been on, Vivian! I'll be interested to see which genre captures your heart in the end -- picture books, middle grade, or both?Patricia Tohthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878871084215411303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-65484560255436396322015-04-10T20:50:47.701-04:002015-04-10T20:50:47.701-04:00I can't think of a writer who is more deservin...I can't think of a writer who is more deserving of an author spotlight than Vivian! She is obviously dedicated to the craft of writing but is incredibly supportive of those she meets along the way. I have had the honor of becoming friends with Vivian through several writing avenues and can't wait to meet her in person this summer at Kristen Fulton's WOW Retreat where we shall hug, laugh and relish in the one thing we all love...writing for kids! Congrats Vivian! See you in July my friend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11476247407626792648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-8615286988759211112015-04-10T18:44:36.923-04:002015-04-10T18:44:36.923-04:00Wow Vivian! It was wonderful to learn more about y...Wow Vivian! It was wonderful to learn more about you. I am happy our paths crossed in the kid lit community. I'll definitely stay tuned!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-78959653546595319902015-04-10T18:43:14.489-04:002015-04-10T18:43:14.489-04:00Great interview, Vivian! Love learning even more a...Great interview, Vivian! Love learning even more about you. I'm glad to share part of your journey with you!Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904226460022400247.post-68360759595166818112015-04-10T17:09:51.817-04:002015-04-10T17:09:51.817-04:00Only missing a photo of you as a 'little bit o...Only missing a photo of you as a 'little bit of a thing'!!! Staying tuned for any good news!!!Julie Rowan-Zochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14844386483107508288noreply@blogger.com