tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post7101949454483126356..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: The Well's End: Seth Fishman Interview & GiveawayMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-79583926484274202492013-06-23T17:16:46.565-04:002013-06-23T17:16:46.565-04:00I love books that take place at boarding schools a...I love books that take place at boarding schools and this one sounds like it has an interesting twist to it!Chenise Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021845419401946914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-6101099469454020522013-06-20T21:08:35.220-04:002013-06-20T21:08:35.220-04:00This sounds thrilling and frightening at the same ...This sounds thrilling and frightening at the same time! Being stuck in a well would definitely make me afraid of the dark! The thought of a dangerous virus scares me because it's something that could really happen! Wonderful interview Melissa and Seth! Thanks for the giveaway. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-6398975952034657652013-06-20T15:08:34.800-04:002013-06-20T15:08:34.800-04:00Oh loved the interview.
Oh she is a swimmer? Coo...Oh loved the interview. <br /><br />Oh she is a swimmer? Cool! So perfect for the blog. :) I also love it is set in CO. I usually have a fondness for those set in the state. It makes me even more curious! :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-22492631727258117892013-06-20T13:39:28.648-04:002013-06-20T13:39:28.648-04:00I love the fact that the MC is a swimmer, that roc...I love the fact that the MC is a swimmer, that rocks! <br /><br /><i>"The goal, for me, was to feel realistic, to have characters you recognize and connect with, but then, suddenly, pull you out of your comfort zone and into a new place, so that by the end, you're not sure how you got there."</i> - Great answer! I hadn't heard of this this book before, but it's definitely going on my TBR list now. Fantastic Q&A!Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-75614442128740850972013-06-20T12:51:50.593-04:002013-06-20T12:51:50.593-04:00I love the idea of her conquering her fear by swim...I love the idea of her conquering her fear by swimming, as well, Alison. It's a promising concept to have such a strong female MC.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-24980888869302557992013-06-20T12:48:16.907-04:002013-06-20T12:48:16.907-04:00I'm intrigued, too! Doesn't it sound so gr...I'm intrigued, too! Doesn't it sound so great?!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-12081670084058680612013-06-20T12:47:57.612-04:002013-06-20T12:47:57.612-04:00Thanks, Jenny! Doesn't it sound so freaking aw...Thanks, Jenny! Doesn't it sound so freaking awesome though? And seriously...Seth is awesome. This book is going to be MUCH anticipated!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-6306558975604979232013-06-20T12:14:23.155-04:002013-06-20T12:14:23.155-04:00I don't know if there's something specific...I don't know if there's something specific I'm excited for. It sounds like a great concept overall. It makes me think of the Baby Jessica deal years ago, which I remember from the news. And I'm interested at how she becomes a swimmer to kind of conquer her fear.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-20007018963039715762013-06-20T12:02:44.041-04:002013-06-20T12:02:44.041-04:00This sounds amazing! I have not really read any bo...This sounds amazing! I have not really read any books where the MC is a swimmer. I'm definitely intrigued. :DAshley @ The Bibliophile's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643228807730738670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-39665578609903071282013-06-20T10:45:24.654-04:002013-06-20T10:45:24.654-04:00Wow, this sounds awesome Melissa! And how cool is ...Wow, this sounds awesome Melissa! And how cool is it that she's a swimmer? WIN! I've been seeing this book around a lot lately, and every time I read something about it, the more I want to read it. Why must February be so far away? *stares longingly at calendar* LOVED the interview:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-33836728161263652013-06-20T10:13:18.721-04:002013-06-20T10:13:18.721-04:00thanks, Nick! and I hope my Colorado isn't go...thanks, Nick! and I hope my Colorado isn't going to drive you crazy (I took some liberties in a fictional town)sethasfishmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04149247989054890591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-36924010598048855882013-06-20T10:12:23.235-04:002013-06-20T10:12:23.235-04:00I certainly tried! But if you find any problems, ...I certainly tried! But if you find any problems, let me know and I'll make sure to do what I can to change.sethasfishmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04149247989054890591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-53119586280324646272013-06-20T09:50:23.450-04:002013-06-20T09:50:23.450-04:00Eeeeep! Thanks for letting me know, Nick! I correc...Eeeeep! Thanks for letting me know, Nick! I corrected it :)<br /><br />My fingers are crossed for you. I can't wait for this one!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-41030252343589227802013-06-20T09:48:26.189-04:002013-06-20T09:48:26.189-04:00Oh and the author's twitter handle is wrong in...Oh and the author's twitter handle is wrong in your rafflecopter! Just thought you should know. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-71496963556186151912013-06-20T09:45:17.450-04:002013-06-20T09:45:17.450-04:00I'm going to be reading this book for 2 reason...I'm going to be reading this book for 2 reasons : Colorado and swimmers. <br />I live in Colorado, so I have a soft spot for the place and I absolutely love swimming. <br />It also helps that the plot seems completely unique and it sounds like Seth did a lot of research. There's no way that this would suck. <br />And yes, that illustration you shared is gorgeous. <br />Now let's hope I can win this advance galley so that I don't have to wait until February to be able to read this! <br />Thanks for sharing, Melissa. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-29267960520490196912013-06-20T09:26:04.505-04:002013-06-20T09:26:04.505-04:00Thanks so much, Hannah! Doesn't it sound total...Thanks so much, Hannah! Doesn't it sound totally unique? That, alone, is a selling point!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-77986114761813111332013-06-20T09:25:44.412-04:002013-06-20T09:25:44.412-04:00I think Seth did his due diligence, Mary...I can&#...I think Seth did his due diligence, Mary...I can't wait for this book :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-90626099360548876552013-06-20T09:25:18.207-04:002013-06-20T09:25:18.207-04:00It does sound awesome, doesn't it?!It does sound awesome, doesn't it?!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-64027748983754068122013-06-20T09:06:16.234-04:002013-06-20T09:06:16.234-04:00This book sounds amazing - different and thrilling...This book sounds amazing - different and thrilling, I can't wait to read it. Great interview as well!!Hannah @ The Redhead Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16934482351677337083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-17067444065349266852013-06-20T08:46:42.868-04:002013-06-20T08:46:42.868-04:00Yay for swimmers! So, did he write swimmers realis...Yay for swimmers! So, did he write swimmers realistically, Melissa? (After that research, I'm figuring he did.) I like that this is set in a smaller town because that makes solving the mystery of what's going on all the more important to the MC because she knows those people better than if she lived in a big city.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-4876384624376870792013-06-20T08:46:28.353-04:002013-06-20T08:46:28.353-04:00never heard of this one before, but it sounds real...never heard of this one before, but it sounds really good. Does look really thrilling :D going to have to add this one to my list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-67986861154812262992013-06-20T08:04:02.553-04:002013-06-20T08:04:02.553-04:00Right?! It's rare in YA, so I'm excited to...Right?! It's rare in YA, so I'm excited to see a female MC take the reigns! And you're quite welcome! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-6913239884780563302013-06-20T07:57:17.699-04:002013-06-20T07:57:17.699-04:00I'm intrigued by the story line in this book! ...I'm intrigued by the story line in this book! I love a strong female character that isn't trying too hard to fit into a male world. <br />Thanks for the opportunity to win!Elizabeth Bevinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004039055631632961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-8561617784504833762013-06-20T07:52:38.426-04:002013-06-20T07:52:38.426-04:00Not to worry, Ellie! Sorry about that! I'll ha...Not to worry, Ellie! Sorry about that! I'll have another international giveaway soon! <br /><br />Doesn't the story sound awesome though? I'm so, so excited :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-84371462494470763782013-06-20T07:48:47.182-04:002013-06-20T07:48:47.182-04:00So sorry, lady! Those are the terms from Penguin. ...So sorry, lady! Those are the terms from Penguin. If I had my way...I'd open it to everyone! I'll have another great international giveaway really soon. Promise! Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.com