~Lauren
Showing posts with label About Jilla. Show all posts
Showing posts with label About Jilla. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
I want to hear from YOU
Dear followers and readers of Jilla
Well, I'm finally getting back into the swing of things again in the blogger world. I know, I hid behind the excuse 'I've been busy at Just So Stories', erm, my apologies. I was busy for a while writing 'Rose Buds in the Bush', but now, that is also under neglect. Sorry about that, but I suppose I'll stop blabbering, and get to the point of their post.
I'm hosting a feedback week.
Nothing too exciting, but this week I'm focusing your feedback. The reason is this...
Ok, I'm human. I sometimes feel low about my story Jilla or my creative writing in general. Other times, I feel so proud of myself, I desperately need someone to knock me down a little, and help me be a better writer. Sometimes that means constructive criticism. I really want to hear your honest opinion of Jilla.
So, for this week, I am allowing you to hid behind the luxury of being anonymous. I need to know why you do or don't like Jilla, I don't want flattery that isn't genuine.
However, I will still moderate comments. If you strongly object to something in Jilla you may tell me, but you must be polite! Any comment containing abuse or foul language will be immediately deleted and I will not acknowledge that opinion at all.
There will be three polls. One will be you age group (because I would like to know what my target audience should be), another will be about the kind of person you are. Please don't think I'm being nosy with these questions, I would just like to know whether you are a christen or not, whether you homeschool or not, whether you love horses or not, whether you love books or not and whether you write or not.
(btw - a non-reader doesn't mean illiterate, it just means that you don't really enjoy reading, opposed to a book-worm, same with a non-writer, you probably can write, but it's whether you enjoy creative writing for the fun of it, or not)
It is a multiple answer poll, so I would appreciate it if you could tick five different answers that best describe you.
For the last poll I am asking you to rate Jilla.
5 star = I love Jilla, a favourite story of mine.
4 star = I find Jilla intresting, I really enjoy it.
3 star = Pretty good, average story, I might recommend it.
2 star = Okay, it don't really interest me.
1 star = Boring, I think it's a poor quality story.
Just remember - I don't mind criticism, It'll probably help me. I also love compliments, as long as you say what you honestly think, I'll appreciate it.
Oh, and if you like, comment under your google profile. I won't think any less of you for it ( :
~Lauren
Well, I'm finally getting back into the swing of things again in the blogger world. I know, I hid behind the excuse 'I've been busy at Just So Stories', erm, my apologies. I was busy for a while writing 'Rose Buds in the Bush', but now, that is also under neglect. Sorry about that, but I suppose I'll stop blabbering, and get to the point of their post.
I'm hosting a feedback week.
Nothing too exciting, but this week I'm focusing your feedback. The reason is this...
Ok, I'm human. I sometimes feel low about my story Jilla or my creative writing in general. Other times, I feel so proud of myself, I desperately need someone to knock me down a little, and help me be a better writer. Sometimes that means constructive criticism. I really want to hear your honest opinion of Jilla.
So, for this week, I am allowing you to hid behind the luxury of being anonymous. I need to know why you do or don't like Jilla, I don't want flattery that isn't genuine.
However, I will still moderate comments. If you strongly object to something in Jilla you may tell me, but you must be polite! Any comment containing abuse or foul language will be immediately deleted and I will not acknowledge that opinion at all.
There will be three polls. One will be you age group (because I would like to know what my target audience should be), another will be about the kind of person you are. Please don't think I'm being nosy with these questions, I would just like to know whether you are a christen or not, whether you homeschool or not, whether you love horses or not, whether you love books or not and whether you write or not.
(btw - a non-reader doesn't mean illiterate, it just means that you don't really enjoy reading, opposed to a book-worm, same with a non-writer, you probably can write, but it's whether you enjoy creative writing for the fun of it, or not)
It is a multiple answer poll, so I would appreciate it if you could tick five different answers that best describe you.
For the last poll I am asking you to rate Jilla.
5 star = I love Jilla, a favourite story of mine.
4 star = I find Jilla intresting, I really enjoy it.
3 star = Pretty good, average story, I might recommend it.
2 star = Okay, it don't really interest me.
1 star = Boring, I think it's a poor quality story.
Just remember - I don't mind criticism, It'll probably help me. I also love compliments, as long as you say what you honestly think, I'll appreciate it.
Oh, and if you like, comment under your google profile. I won't think any less of you for it ( :
~Lauren
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Jilla Wizz Quiz!
Welcome to the Jilla Wizz Quiz!
How well do you think know Jilla?
This quiz is to to celebrate and end my first blog-aniversary week.
The winner of the quiz wins this beautiful necklace made and donated by Sarah
Entries close on the 1st of June. I will write a post with all the correct answers and reveal the winner of the quiz.
How well do you think know Jilla?
This quiz is to to celebrate and end my first blog-aniversary week.
The winner of the quiz wins this beautiful necklace made and donated by Sarah
TO ENTER
1 - Follow Jilla
2 - Follow Isla Creations
3 - Anwser as many questions as you can in a comment. I will then delete your comment, so no one can cheat.
4 - Wait until I post the results announcing the winner of the quiz.
5 - If you win, email Sarah with your mailing address details, so she can send you your prize.
Entries close on the 1st of June. I will write a post with all the correct answers and reveal the winner of the quiz.
Good luck, and have fun!
Let the quiz begin!
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- How many book reviews are there on this blog?
- Which state was Jilla born?
- Who is this blog dedicated to?
- What breed is Jilla?
- Which is the most popular post?
- Prince had the making of a stallion in the_____, with all the qualities of_____,_____,_____,_____ and _____ (1 point for each blank) ?
- What was weirdest food Lauren ever ate?
- How high was Jilla's first jump?
- Sophie was well known for what?
- What are the names of the foals in 'the club'?
- Is farmer Jo old or young? and where in Jilla do you get that impression from?
- What was mother's advice?
- What riding style dose Lauren prefer?
- What is the opening sentence in Jilla?
- Dose Lauren have a phobia? If so, what of?
- How did Jilla get attention and praise in the chapter called attention and praise?
- What time of day is Lauren's favourite?
- Describe Annie (Sophie's Dam), using similar descriptions Lauren used.
- How old was Beauty when she met Prince?
- (no wrong answer question) Which character in Jilla best reflects Lauren's personality to you? For an extra point - explain your answer.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
If Jilla had a Blogger Profile...
My blogs
Jilla
Blogs I follow
About me
| Gender | Female |
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| Industry | Show Jumping |
| Occupation | Athlete |
| Location | Australia |
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| Introduction | Hello, Friends, this is Jilla. Here is a little bit about me...I am a Hanoverian cross Lipizzaner filly. I am shy, thoughtful, gentle and caring. I adore my family, and really love show jumping. I enjoy solitude and spending time with my mother. My dream is to be like her, a successful show jumping horse. To find out more, follow this blog, and read my life's journey. |
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| Interests | Animals, being ridden, show jumping, swimming, rolling in lush green grass, playing in autumn leaves, spending quality time with mother, racing with other foals, friends, being groomed. |
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| Favorite Movies | Black Beauty, Man from Snowy River 1 and 2, Narnia movies, Spirit, Miss Potter, Soul Surfer, Dreamer, Babe, Flicker. |
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| Favorite Books | The Horse and His Boy, Silver Brumby series, Black Beauty, Winnie The Horse Gentler, Farmer Boy, Horsewyse Magazines. |
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
1st Blog Anniversary!
- Dear Followers
I am happy to pronounce that my blog Jilla, has been officially running for one year.
Jilla has moved past foalhood, and is now a beautiful yearling. We have read her trials and happy memories from Schleich farm and the tragedy that changed her life forever. I hope you have enjoyed the journey I have taken you on in the life of Jilla this past year. I hope you look forward, as much as I do, to what her future holds.
As for me, I have learnt a lot from blogging. I have truly loved the experience, and I am very grateful for all the love and support I've received from my followers. Thank you so much. I am now up to thirty followers, a number I wouldn't have imagined getting to after only a year of blogging.
As for my most popular posts...
My owner was Farmer Jo (as we all called him) he used to live in Germany (that’s why the name of the farm sounds German). He was old, bald... - My heart raced as they called my name. Emily rubbed my shoulder and said nothing. She didn't need to. I could understand her. I could feel...
If any horse ever asked me who the most influential horse in my life was, I would defiantly say my Mother. My mother was always v...- Sophie fought like anything, kicking, squealing, snorting, bighting, pouncing. I don’t believe stallions could fight any better. F...
I have been awarded... Thank you so much Rebecca ! I really appreciate it (: I am supposed to say seven things about me that you might...
I have been award... Thank you so much Grace for awarding me! For this award I have to say seven things about myself and then pass it on...- I was eventually moved from Schleich farm to a much larger stable in Hobart , Tasmania ’s capital city, where I could take part in more even...
'The Horse and His Boy' is my favourite fictional novel of all time. It was the first story that introduced me to the 'Narnia' series. When ...- Jack noticed Prince on the wrong side of the fence and quickly came to put a halter over his head and return him to his right paddock. ...
I am entering the 'Whinny & Whimsy' photo contest! Here is my photo titled 'Happy' Some of you have probably seen this photo before, it...
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Popular pages are...
Blogs I love - 179 page views
About the Author - 179 page views
Photo Album - 85 page views
Chapters - 69 page views
About this Blog - 66 page views
Quiz - 34 page views
Thank you to all for making my blog a success! It has really encouraged me.
At Christmas I did a similar post (Merry Christmas), and gave out awards to Izi, Bri and BEx, now I am going to give out two awards to the most frequent commenter (from the last six months) and the blog that contributed to most page views (from the last month). These two blogs will go under the tab 'Sponsors' for six months.
The most frequent commenter is...
*Lizzy*
The Blog that contributed to the most page views is...
Thank you guys so much! I really appreciate it.
From Lauren
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
Prologue
The story of Jilla is about a famous show jumping horse in the Olympics.
The story is fiction, and written in 1st person (or should I say horse?), so it is from Jilla's point of view.
It is a story showing her trials and triumphs to reach her goal. It is really a story of perseverence and overcomming trials.
The story is fiction, and written in 1st person (or should I say horse?), so it is from Jilla's point of view.
It is a story showing her trials and triumphs to reach her goal. It is really a story of perseverence and overcomming trials.
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Welcome to Jilla!
Hi everyone!
Welcome to my new blog Jilla!
Some of you may ask, why name it Jilla? I will explain.
Jilla is the name of my novel I'm working on. This blog won't be a usual blog about my life, but a blog combinding to of my hobbies - horses and story writing. You guessed it, the blog is about my horsey novel 'Jilla'.
I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it.
From Lauren
Welcome to my new blog Jilla!
Some of you may ask, why name it Jilla? I will explain.
Jilla is the name of my novel I'm working on. This blog won't be a usual blog about my life, but a blog combinding to of my hobbies - horses and story writing. You guessed it, the blog is about my horsey novel 'Jilla'.
I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it.
From Lauren
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