tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post752609294570158228..comments2024-01-08T17:53:50.573-06:00Comments on Joy Preble: In Which Crystal Allen Drops By to Chat about Characters and Voice, Plus a ContestJoy Preblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00532958575068320212noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-44390301849478987952011-03-11T16:54:50.671-06:002011-03-11T16:54:50.671-06:00I grew up in Gary, Indiana with guys who sound lik...I grew up in Gary, Indiana with guys who sound like Lamar. We hung out at the bowling alley on Saturday mornings after league play. What is cool about bowling for me is that at 15 years of age I was able to capture my hard working father's attention long enough for us to bowl in a tournament-where we won first place for Father and Son. That trophy sits on my desk and reminds me of one of the best memories I have of my now departed father. I really love the bodacious title as well. Congrats and best wishes on your launch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871588293558111571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-58614195327169589642011-02-24T15:13:47.116-06:002011-02-24T15:13:47.116-06:00Tada! See my most recent post! The winner of the a...Tada! See my most recent post! The winner of the autographed copy is Christina. Gotta love "Pink sparkly" bowling balls. The contest hat has spoken. Congrats! and please send me your snail mail at joy at joypreble dot comJoy Preblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532958575068320212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-20271490185766701482011-02-19T10:17:27.802-06:002011-02-19T10:17:27.802-06:00A little confused - maybe I was hit in the head wi...A little confused - maybe I was hit in the head with a bowling ball.<br /><br />Not sure if I need to post again, since Google loggin me in. <br /><br />So, here's a RT<br /><br />Rolling bowling balls beats throwing them:)<br /><br />I'm a School Librarian. I read books. It's what I do. Can't wait to read this book!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417722745662493011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-49104065221311432012011-02-19T10:14:00.409-06:002011-02-19T10:14:00.409-06:00Rolling bowling balls beats throwing them :)
I...Rolling bowling balls beats throwing them :)<br /><br />I'm a School Librarian. I read books. It's what I do. Can't wait to read this book!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417722745662493011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-65970289759742666822011-02-18T10:52:27.132-06:002011-02-18T10:52:27.132-06:00Yea! I've been looking forward to this book...Yea! I've been looking forward to this book's release for months now, but winning a copy is cool, too...<br />I like bowling because it's one of the few games I can get my whole family to play - the competitive daughter, the bored by anything not video-game hubby, and myself (of course). Even without having bowling skills, we can still have fun doing it together.Chantee Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185286245880263367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-52505854462683961232011-02-18T08:27:05.348-06:002011-02-18T08:27:05.348-06:00I once bought a pair of really ugly shoes, thinkin...I once bought a pair of really ugly shoes, thinking they'd make me look like a bowler! And bowlers can get away with anything from the ankle down, can't they? Ugly or not, I thought my shoes were pretty cool looking - multi color, flat soles, leather. I never wore them . . . not once. All I did was take them down from their place in my closet and admire them from time to time. <br />You’re probably thinking, Oh, she knows nothing about bowling and how cool it really is! But I think it means that somewhere, buried in my psyche, is a subliminal love for the game. Or maybe just for the idea of having permission to wear goofy shoes. <br /><br />I am so looking forward to reading about Lamar! Whether I win him or not, I can't wait.Linda Leschakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07635926863962198064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-74401654920195814842011-02-17T14:08:37.543-06:002011-02-17T14:08:37.543-06:00Yay, Crystal. Cannot wait to read this one!
Thank...Yay, Crystal. Cannot wait to read this one!<br /><br />Thanks for the post, Joy.<br /><br />Bowling is the coolest because you get to wear awesome shoes, buy socks from the vending machine, munch on Skittles and stale nachos, dry your sweaty hands on that little air blower thingy, spend an hour finding the perfect ball *usually the pink sparkly ones are best*, waste ten dollars on the Claw game, and no matter how bad you are, no one will kick you off their team (its too hard to get your name off the computer)!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649995994907848888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-87228905286254203822011-02-17T13:40:36.679-06:002011-02-17T13:40:36.679-06:00Fantastic interview! Thank you for featuring Cryst...Fantastic interview! Thank you for featuring Crystal. She's a star! Loved hearing more about Lamar and how he demanded her attention. Can't wait to read the book.<br /><br />Why is bowling cool? Hmmm. Well, I've never been good at sports. But when I underperform at bowling, it feels okay. Sure, I see the folks who are serious bowlers. But it feels like there are just as many who go to laugh and bond. My hubby and I are having a double date to a new fancy bowling spot on Saturday as a matter of fact. It's not about getting the most strikes, just about spending some quality time together and having fun.Kelly Lyonshttp://www.kellystarlinglyons.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-2334495650318969832011-02-17T13:32:43.284-06:002011-02-17T13:32:43.284-06:00i want to win this. Bowling is fun because you can...i want to win this. Bowling is fun because you can eat nachos and play at the same time.Varsha Bajajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02981304087373902878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-68020534134497041072011-02-16T22:50:17.233-06:002011-02-16T22:50:17.233-06:00Can't wait to read this . . . I have a feeling...Can't wait to read this . . . I have a feeling it's going to win some awards! :)<br /><br />Bowling is cool because it's one of the few sports you can play year-round, whether it's blistering-hot or teeth-chattering cold outside. And also, you can sit down until it's your turn! :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968456960528987538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-86906231102742394482011-02-15T23:53:06.733-06:002011-02-15T23:53:06.733-06:00Sounds like a great book, and a very interesting c...Sounds like a great book, and a very interesting character! I can't wait to read it. <br /><br />Bowling is cool to me because it's one of the few sports I can play without tripping over my own feet (usually). I'm very competitive, so I also like it because so many people can play against each other without needing teams.Emmie K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466265205543193229.post-80502646366076845312011-02-15T20:44:08.159-06:002011-02-15T20:44:08.159-06:00I cannot wait to read this!!! Tell Crystal that if...I cannot wait to read this!!! Tell Crystal that if I don't win, she'd better be at TLA and be willing to sell and sign one for me there! <br /><br />And that's all I can say about bowling.Janet Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752283432227153795noreply@blogger.com