tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post5473243130688958600..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Writer Wednesday: Who Am I?Kelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-23994877829003899672015-05-24T08:03:10.997-04:002015-05-24T08:03:10.997-04:00I do have two bios on my website, Mirka, because I...I do have two bios on my website, Mirka, because I agree that there are some who would want to know that I'm a former teacher and a mom. Both bios have their purposes.<br /><br />And yes, my agent is very smart. That's why when I was querying, I had my heart set on her. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-34058241329527137182015-05-23T13:03:32.481-04:002015-05-23T13:03:32.481-04:00Your agent is smart and her post is smack-on. The ...Your agent is smart and her post is smack-on. The only thing I would add is that a bio on your site, which is also for your readers, should include your kid(s) and pet(s) because I have yet to present for younger readers or answer their letters where they don't ask about such. Other bios -- aimed for colleagues, agents, editors and whomevers in the business-- would do well to follow her advice to the T.<br />Your new bio version is a wonderful improvement.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-49191491029516256722015-05-21T14:40:38.577-04:002015-05-21T14:40:38.577-04:00Thanks, Kristin. Mom definitely deserves to be cap...Thanks, Kristin. Mom definitely deserves to be capitalized. Of course, only Moms understand why. ;)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-72112062394272401392015-05-21T14:40:02.698-04:002015-05-21T14:40:02.698-04:00lol I could always use another B.F. ;) I think I c...lol I could always use another B.F. ;) I think I can see readers paying more attention to bios if they have personality.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-36282065270632516302015-05-21T12:45:28.368-04:002015-05-21T12:45:28.368-04:00Wow, I LOVE your new bio!! It's fun and I thin...Wow, I LOVE your new bio!! It's fun and I think it helps readers relate to you more. I see the Mom with a capital "M" and I think "heck, yeah" it deserves to be capitalized!! Way to go with your new bio! I think it's great. :)Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-16360647317749414292015-05-21T12:12:44.467-04:002015-05-21T12:12:44.467-04:00Well, I'm still getting to know you, Kelly but...Well, I'm still getting to know you, Kelly but after reading the 2nd Bio, I want you for my B.F. Ha! Seriously a fun write up. It's much more creative than the first Bio. Although, the first one wasn't bad at all! I guess it depends who we're writing the Bio's for. If it's for critics, agents, publicists, than the credentials count for more. If it's for the readers, then we need to talk to them with more of our personality. Great job. Now I'm off to fix my Bio!!Lisa Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310475781785711620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-49220231764089595732015-05-21T11:50:06.154-04:002015-05-21T11:50:06.154-04:00The first one is so blah. lol Formulaic. The first one is so blah. lol Formulaic. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-80109639423542286422015-05-21T11:11:31.156-04:002015-05-21T11:11:31.156-04:00I saw nothing wrong with your original bio but thi...I saw nothing wrong with your original bio but this new one is definitely more fun. A little humor always makes things better!Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-7057750731520925152015-05-20T17:16:14.156-04:002015-05-20T17:16:14.156-04:00Yay, thanks. :)Yay, thanks. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-8832734025959180242015-05-20T17:15:50.223-04:002015-05-20T17:15:50.223-04:00Thanks, Karen. It definitely feels more like me.Thanks, Karen. It definitely feels more like me.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-78171991970982553912015-05-20T17:15:17.922-04:002015-05-20T17:15:17.922-04:00Thanks. Glad you think so.Thanks. Glad you think so.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-18862142803896420552015-05-20T15:57:16.912-04:002015-05-20T15:57:16.912-04:00The second one is fun. I like it!The second one is fun. I like it!Auden Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484527377996130004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-14004227443802758212015-05-20T15:34:30.179-04:002015-05-20T15:34:30.179-04:00Thumbs up to the second bio. You've got me thi...Thumbs up to the second bio. You've got me thinking about mine now...Karen Wojcik Bernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824421839546160653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-87570038930989248252015-05-20T13:09:03.405-04:002015-05-20T13:09:03.405-04:00Great. You're very welcome. :) And thanks agai...Great. You're very welcome. :) And thanks again for the suggestion.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-4640205578735602342015-05-20T13:08:23.782-04:002015-05-20T13:08:23.782-04:00I'll check out that site. Thanks for the info...I'll check out that site. Thanks for the information. I love the new bio.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618666179682115226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-29442522693565995872015-05-20T11:33:20.150-04:002015-05-20T11:33:20.150-04:00The second one does work nicely, Kelly. The second one does work nicely, Kelly. William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-33456651378332097182015-05-20T10:23:45.033-04:002015-05-20T10:23:45.033-04:00Me too. :)Me too. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-9087828037555270272015-05-20T10:14:54.178-04:002015-05-20T10:14:54.178-04:00YES, the second :) I'm all about being who we...YES, the second :) I'm all about being who we are, no holding back!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181207761130079393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-48288558600792170312015-05-20T06:59:10.603-04:002015-05-20T06:59:10.603-04:00Thanks, Fi. :)Thanks, Fi. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-29089426159710402222015-05-20T06:58:52.439-04:002015-05-20T06:58:52.439-04:00Yes, I need to add that in there. Thanks, Sherry. ...Yes, I need to add that in there. Thanks, Sherry. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-70647558250571188772015-05-20T06:58:25.498-04:002015-05-20T06:58:25.498-04:00Great suggestion, Ed. I find forget about my pictu...Great suggestion, Ed. I find forget about my picture books. I write a lot for the K-5 group, but it's through a site called Super Teacher Worksheets. I have a bunch of short stories there if you want to check them out.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-58356995018414378682015-05-20T02:58:24.344-04:002015-05-20T02:58:24.344-04:00I think the new bio reflects who you are much bett...I think the new bio reflects who you are much better, and it's more amusing/interesting too. Sounds good to me.Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01321354657419642710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-27338863491065582422015-05-20T01:52:00.914-04:002015-05-20T01:52:00.914-04:00I agree about adding the picture books. Love the n...I agree about adding the picture books. Love the new take on your bio, but now it makes me shutter about mine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489752015396663963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-81178908783088890462015-05-20T01:31:46.533-04:002015-05-20T01:31:46.533-04:00I think you need to mention your picture books, to...I think you need to mention your picture books, too. In fact, I'd enjoy having you write more K-5th grade books since I spend so much time volunteering at an elementary school. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618666179682115226noreply@blogger.com