Is Santa Real?
Talking to kids about Santa50 total reviews
Comment from Ric Myworld
I don't know how I might have missed this post, but I guess with all the traveling I've been doing, it just slipped past me. Anyway, it's always a pleasure to hear what you have to say and I'll try to do better. Best of luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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I don't know how I might have missed this post, but I guess with all the traveling I've been doing, it just slipped past me. Anyway, it's always a pleasure to hear what you have to say and I'll try to do better. Best of luck in the contest!
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Hi Ric, I thought about you last night. Those Bengals AIN'T dead yet! What a great job the new QB did. Terry.
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Dallas at 9 - 3 gives you a lot to be happy about, but Dak is going to be costly next year. Browning did a good job last night for the Bengals, but our defense has slacked off too much to make a serious run for the playoffs. The QB is a great guy and I was happy to see him set up. Go Cowboys!
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LOL, I like you way you think!
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Hi Terry,
I'm going to start this review by saying that I read and loved your book and left a good review. You're right, there are always haters out there, but, then that's why Santa has a naughty list!
I love the way you handled the little girl. I suspect you would have made a great dad. Parents have to have a bit of an edge on them or the kids will eat them alive. You handled her like a pro, but, then you were a teacher and know how to handle innocent little hecklers!
Great job,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Hi Terry,
I'm going to start this review by saying that I read and loved your book and left a good review. You're right, there are always haters out there, but, then that's why Santa has a naughty list!
I love the way you handled the little girl. I suspect you would have made a great dad. Parents have to have a bit of an edge on them or the kids will eat them alive. You handled her like a pro, but, then you were a teacher and know how to handle innocent little hecklers!
Great job,
Rhonda
Comment Written 30-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Ronda, thank you very much for the kind review. I was never smart enough to be a teacher, but thank you for thinking I could have been. I was smart enough to leave that profession up to heroes like you! Terry.
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Sorry, but I thought you were for a while. Well, you have the instincts for it. Well make you an honorary member, lol!
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LOL, If you looked at my High School and first year of College, you would have a different opinion...but it did get better.
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Haha, I have found real people are more effective than scholars with teens.
Comment from Pam (respa)
Great image and story to go with it, Terry. You always tell a good one. I am guessing the girl in the picture represents the girl who asked if Santa was real. You do a good job with the story beginning with why you were at the library to talk about your book. It was a nice thing you did.
I enjoyed reading some of the reviews you had received, and they were very positive, and then you get to the one you could have done without! You do a good job with your introduction to the group until the troublemaker raised her hand.
Kids do say the darndest things, and then we have to think fast in order to have an answer. I thought it was funny you did some sidestepping, but the little girl was having none of it!! I like your ending, and the answer was very polite! Good luck with your book.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Great image and story to go with it, Terry. You always tell a good one. I am guessing the girl in the picture represents the girl who asked if Santa was real. You do a good job with the story beginning with why you were at the library to talk about your book. It was a nice thing you did.
I enjoyed reading some of the reviews you had received, and they were very positive, and then you get to the one you could have done without! You do a good job with your introduction to the group until the troublemaker raised her hand.
Kids do say the darndest things, and then we have to think fast in order to have an answer. I thought it was funny you did some sidestepping, but the little girl was having none of it!! I like your ending, and the answer was very polite! Good luck with your book.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Pam, thank you for the fine review! Happy holidays as well. Terry.
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You are very welcome, Terry, and thanks for your reply.
Comment from Michele Harber
Were you ever a used car salesman? I could definitely see that in the way you sidestepped that girl's question. Kudos to you for publishing your book, for being offered (or arranging) a reading and, especially, for having the courage to do it. Children, as you discovered, are a very tough audience because they have no filters. However, just the fact that the child asked that question means you had her attention, and that's the hardest part when dealing with kids.
Congratulations on publishing the book, on the award and positive reviews you received, and on doing the reading. I hope your book turns out to be a success. You're certainly a success for writing, publishing and promoting it.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Were you ever a used car salesman? I could definitely see that in the way you sidestepped that girl's question. Kudos to you for publishing your book, for being offered (or arranging) a reading and, especially, for having the courage to do it. Children, as you discovered, are a very tough audience because they have no filters. However, just the fact that the child asked that question means you had her attention, and that's the hardest part when dealing with kids.
Congratulations on publishing the book, on the award and positive reviews you received, and on doing the reading. I hope your book turns out to be a success. You're certainly a success for writing, publishing and promoting it.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Michele, LOL, never sold cars. Thank you for the wonderful review. Terry.
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You're very welcome!
Comment from Teri7
Terry, This is very cute what you have written, but I love the video even more. You don't look scared at all. You look very much at ease. Thank you for sharing with us! May God bless you and Merry Christmas! Teri
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Terry, This is very cute what you have written, but I love the video even more. You don't look scared at all. You look very much at ease. Thank you for sharing with us! May God bless you and Merry Christmas! Teri
Comment Written 29-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Hi, Teri, thank you for the kind words and your review. Terry.
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You are so welcome Terry! Blessings, Teri
Comment from Wendyanne
Lol you have to think on your feet when speaking to children as they are not stupid. I enjoyed reading this and I wish you good luck with the sales of your book
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2023
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Lol you have to think on your feet when speaking to children as they are not stupid. I enjoyed reading this and I wish you good luck with the sales of your book
Comment Written 28-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2023
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Thank you for reading and your review. Terry.
Comment from Ginda Simpson
Congratulations, Terry, on writing and publishing your book about Santa Claus. Self-publishing is not an easy road to travel. It does take courage, hard work, belief in the project, and a little bit of magic. You obviously have all the ingredients and a gentle sense of humor, which comes in handy when writing and especially when reading to your young audience at the library. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2023
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Congratulations, Terry, on writing and publishing your book about Santa Claus. Self-publishing is not an easy road to travel. It does take courage, hard work, belief in the project, and a little bit of magic. You obviously have all the ingredients and a gentle sense of humor, which comes in handy when writing and especially when reading to your young audience at the library. Best wishes.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2023
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LOL, thank you very much. It does require a sense of humor. Terry.
Comment from jmdg1954
Excellent story, Terry. Lord knows, you wouldn't want to be hog tied by a six year old now, would you?
Good thinking and settling her mind.
Best of luck with the sale of your book!
Cheers,
John
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2023
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Excellent story, Terry. Lord knows, you wouldn't want to be hog tied by a six year old now, would you?
Good thinking and settling her mind.
Best of luck with the sale of your book!
Cheers,
John
Comment Written 27-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2023
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John, thank you very much for reading. Terry.
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Terry Broxson,
It's a LOVELY piece of Biographical Fiction having PERFECTLY matching the theme phraseology, CAPTIVATING flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and BEAUTIFULLY depicting its theme.
Your CONVERSATIONAL approach, describing the meaning of Santa Claus, and 'the end' working as a HOOK are particularly Noteworthy.
LAUDABLE Attempt, Indeed!
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2023
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Hello Terry Broxson,
It's a LOVELY piece of Biographical Fiction having PERFECTLY matching the theme phraseology, CAPTIVATING flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and BEAUTIFULLY depicting its theme.
Your CONVERSATIONAL approach, describing the meaning of Santa Claus, and 'the end' working as a HOOK are particularly Noteworthy.
LAUDABLE Attempt, Indeed!
Comment Written 27-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2023
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Thank you for the six stars! I do appreciate your kind review. Santa is pretty cool. Terry.
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Most Welcome!
~ RP
Comment from damommy
It seems you had an outstanding reception at this book reading. You handled it beautifully. Well done. Kids can be tricky with their questions, but you were ready for them. I'm going to look for your book.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2023
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It seems you had an outstanding reception at this book reading. You handled it beautifully. Well done. Kids can be tricky with their questions, but you were ready for them. I'm going to look for your book.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2023
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Hi, Yvonne, I didn't expect to hear from you, but I am delighted by your review and that you are feeling well enough to be on FS. Thank you for reading and reviewing. Terry.
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I'll be off for a few days. I just hobbled to the computer to see what's going on. 8-)