tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post3779048096736552735..comments2023-07-03T03:20:51.469-05:00Comments on Donna's Book Pub: Four Welcomes, Nine Pens, and One QuestionDonna Volkenannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-8389942273949806132011-02-10T07:52:18.117-06:002011-02-10T07:52:18.117-06:00I have a favorite pen that I like to use whenever ...I have a favorite pen that I like to use whenever I do anything writerly. I have a Willow Tree figurine of a girl sitting and reading a book,called 'Wisdom", I love it and have it sitting on my computer desk. Thanks for the 'shout out' about me being a new follower. I look forward to reading all your posts.Janethttp://www.janetsmart.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-22233072921472943292011-02-09T08:18:46.095-06:002011-02-09T08:18:46.095-06:00Hi Becky,
I never knew that about you. Interesting...Hi Becky,<br />I never knew that about you. Interesting.<br /><br />Hi MaDonna,<br />Post-its are great. They're like diswashers--how did we manage before they were invented? <br /><br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-31197229527183606332011-02-09T02:58:07.310-06:002011-02-09T02:58:07.310-06:00Journals...love them. Interestingly, I'm not a...Journals...love them. Interestingly, I'm not a huge pen fanatic. Anything works for me.<br />I like post-it notes though. I like little ones that you can stick on pages of books for reminders. Big ones for writing ideas down on or for lists. I really like Post-its for making a story board. And colors...fun colors is a must!MaDonna Maurerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04157381592556792198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-69885177471562925872011-02-08T22:56:44.285-06:002011-02-08T22:56:44.285-06:00I like everything "writerly", but I woul...I like everything "writerly", but I would say pens are my favorite. I'm pretty picky about them. No particular brand, but just the way the ink flows from it. Sometimes I want a fine point, other times medium. Also, I'm REALLY picky about pencils! I have to have my "clicky pencils"...no pencil sharpening for me!! :)BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-92044726392789561252011-02-08T15:12:41.649-06:002011-02-08T15:12:41.649-06:00Hi Katie,
I'm always scrambling to find a pen,...Hi Katie,<br />I'm always scrambling to find a pen, even though I leave them around the house.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-24251803470048417322011-02-08T15:00:18.473-06:002011-02-08T15:00:18.473-06:00I think writing gifts are tricky, as we writers te...I think writing gifts are tricky, as we writers tend to be so ritualistic. I love pens, and I always seem to have a particular type that I glom onto for about 5 years. Then, I find a new one that gives me that sense of connection. These days, I seem to be going through my Pilot stage (as in, the brand).Katie Gateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-540710746718781842011-02-08T07:20:35.892-06:002011-02-08T07:20:35.892-06:00Hi Linda,
Uni Ball gel pens? I'll have to chec...Hi Linda,<br />Uni Ball gel pens? I'll have to check those out. The photo of the cabin in the woods must be a good one because your writing is always so descriptive and inspiring.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-62306919678018910522011-02-08T05:00:26.717-06:002011-02-08T05:00:26.717-06:00Couldn't do without my UNI BALL gel pens and m...Couldn't do without my UNI BALL gel pens and my writer's journal with a photo of a cabin in the woods. I open that book and feel like I've walked through the front door of that cabin. I sit down and share my writer's angst, joy, fear and five minute fame...sort of like talking to myself in the woods :0Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-57538211239578525062011-02-07T22:07:58.050-06:002011-02-07T22:07:58.050-06:00Hi Sally,
I agree about the pretty paper.
Hi Barb...Hi Sally,<br />I agree about the pretty paper.<br /><br />Hi Barb,<br />Pens are great. I forgot about how much fun it is to buy stamps to match the person I'm sending something to. <br /><br />Hi Gutsy Writer,<br />Aww. Pens and journals are fun!<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-78973837649105150092011-02-07T22:02:27.349-06:002011-02-07T22:02:27.349-06:00I tend to use my computer as a pen, sadly.I tend to use my computer as a pen, sadly.Gutsy Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226653890127738115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-8697115209829360532011-02-07T21:31:01.187-06:002011-02-07T21:31:01.187-06:00I'm with everyone else. I love pens with diffe...I'm with everyone else. I love pens with different color inks and journals of all kinds. I especially enjoy getting stamps at the post office that may reflect the person's personality I am sending a letter to.Barb Hodgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192271482805073197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-5083590407466260772011-02-07T19:19:53.760-06:002011-02-07T19:19:53.760-06:00I love pretty stationary. Paper with creative des...I love pretty stationary. Paper with creative designs to send thoughts of all kinds. My son is a pen fan. I'll check out your suggestions for possible gift ideas.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-8808931017105876352011-02-07T18:38:10.039-06:002011-02-07T18:38:10.039-06:00Hi Lisa,
Same here. I love the smell of new journa...Hi Lisa,<br />Same here. I love the smell of new journals.<br /><br />Hi Jules,<br />Sounds very imaginative and original. That's definitely one gift I've never thought of.<br /><br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-41214771044941640572011-02-07T17:39:00.652-06:002011-02-07T17:39:00.652-06:00Ah, pens! My one true weakness. Gifts I like to gi...Ah, pens! My one true weakness. Gifts I like to give unusual things like the bendable art mannequin. He's great for developing imagination :)<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-24100618807540324732011-02-07T15:09:02.429-06:002011-02-07T15:09:02.429-06:00Journals and pens. Nothing quite calls to me like ...Journals and pens. Nothing quite calls to me like a blank page and a smooth pen with which to fill it with words. *sigh* Even the smell of a new journal tickles me. :)Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-56143248186201077212011-02-07T12:29:58.358-06:002011-02-07T12:29:58.358-06:00Hi Ellie,
I'm always scrounging for pens and h...Hi Ellie,<br />I'm always scrounging for pens and have them all over the house.<br />Donna<br /><br />Hi Ellie,<br />Themed mugs are great gifts. My grandkiddos got me a cool one for Christmas, complete with a stick of chalk. The mug has a blackboard space on front for me to jot ideas.<br /><br />Hi Melissa,<br />I'm with you about journals. And congratuations on being the featured writer for Friday's Speak Out.<br /><br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-55293233236012683992011-02-07T10:50:42.552-06:002011-02-07T10:50:42.552-06:00Oh - and thanks for the tip about Women on Writing...Oh - and thanks for the tip about Women on Writing. Their are using my submission for this Friday's Speak out - 2/11/11. MelissaMelissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-83062988397332713612011-02-07T10:49:01.846-06:002011-02-07T10:49:01.846-06:00I love the soft covered journals that I can get fr...I love the soft covered journals that I can get from amazon.com - they come in nice colors with an imprint like a dragonfly or a heart. simple and lovelyMelissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-88235958273555914122011-02-07T10:16:58.217-06:002011-02-07T10:16:58.217-06:00Nothing beats a themed mug for me!Nothing beats a themed mug for me!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-57301360572298551872011-02-07T10:05:55.182-06:002011-02-07T10:05:55.182-06:00I love a good pen. Especially since the one I was ...I love a good pen. Especially since the one I was using leaked all over the place the other day. Thanks for the link to the pens, Donna. Hmm, those ones made in Italy were nice. So were the ones from MoMA. (Who am I kidding? I'm just going to go scrounge some from my husband's desk. :))Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com