Date: July 27, 2010
Name: Koral
Message:
Simply wanted to point out it is a really nice web site you have got here.koral
Date: June 19, 2010
Name: mackenzie
Message:
i love how to drive your sister crazy it is a awesome book i drive my sister crazy with that book
Date: April 05, 2008
Name: Carla Fowler
Message:
Hi Ms. Shore,
I enjoyed your poem Get out of Bed when my son performed it for his school oratorical contest and took first place. It was funny and made the audience laugh. But then I was extremely proud when he went to last level of the oratorical competition and won over the tri school district with this poem. He did a fantastic job performing both the voices of the principal and the mother. Thank you so much for such a great poem that was enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of hearing him perform it.
Thanks again,
Carla Fowler
Tristan's mom
Date: February 07, 2008
Name: Reese Terry
Message:
I like the book you wrote about when some people were mean to other people. It was not nice of people to treat people in a mean way. I am happy I get along with my friends.
I need your address so my mom can send a note to you in the mail from me.
Love Reese
5 years old
Date: February 05, 2008
Name: Sondra Castell
Message:
Hi!
I just sent you and email about scheduling a possible visit. I have met you several times. One at UNA at the young authors conference and the other at Kilby at the Northwest Alabama Reading Association.. I really enjoyed your presentation both times. I think our children and teachers would love seeing you. Sondra Castell
Date: December 01, 2007
Name: Diane
Message:
What inspired you to write poetry and how do you use your backgroung, experiences,thoughts,and feelings help you
to write poetry?
Date: December 01, 2007
Name: Diane
Message:
What inspired you to write poetry and how do you use your backgroung to write poetry
Date: November 15, 2007
Name: Carole
Message:
Thanks for the wonderful program you gave at South Central Schools in Protection, KS this week. Our kids loved you!!
You related with the students so well. I've had many requests for your books since your presentation.
Date: November 05, 2007
Name: mary
Message:
Kid-Link is a tiny-k Network, one of 36 in Kansas who serve children with special needs or at risk for a developmental delay. We provide educational services to children in their homes in 6 counties. Each year our program participates in Kansas Reads to Preschoolers. Please, send us your brochures and any other information that you have to share.
Thank you
Mary
po box 154
Stockton, KS 67669
Date: October 29, 2007
Name: Linda Bingham
Message:
Just wanted to thank you again for an inspiring session at the ARA Fall Reading Conference in Huntsville, Alabama. This is the third time I have seen you and you always entertain us. Keep up the great work! Hopefully, we will meet again!
Date: October 05, 2007
Name: mikayla shockley
Message:
I really enjoyed meeting you and thank you for signing my books. I would really like the book my teacher is in detention could you let me know where I can find that books. I'm the red head from Lula Elementary this is my Grandmas computer.
Date: September 24, 2007
Name: Denise Howington
Message:
My son, Zach, goes to Benton Elem. in Nicholson and he brought home Bus-a-saurus Bop from the library. He enjoyed it so much, especially because it mentioned his name in the book.
He is looking forward to seeing you Friday, and will we purchasing the book. He is in the 2nd Grade and will see you about 10:30.
Thanks you,
Denise Howington (Zach's Mom)
Date: April 21, 2007
Name: Jennifer Oglesby
Message:
I loves your session at the Children's Literature Conference in Athens
Date: July 21, 2006
Name: Maria
Message:
What a great site
Date: June 4, 2006
Name: ROSE
Message:
HI DIANE,YOU RECENTLY VISITED OUR LOCAL LIBRARY THOMAS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THOMASVILLE GEORGIA.I WAS DISAPOINTED I MISSED YOU,I WAS NOT AWARE OF YOUR VISIT.I AM A STRUGGLING WRITER FOR CHILDREN,AREN'T WE ALL LOL.IF YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE OR WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT PLEASE EMAIL ME. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS. MUCH SUCCESS,ROSE
Date: May 16, 2006
Name: Baylie
Message:
When and where were you born? Type back, PLEASE!
Date: March 19, 2006
Name: Lisa Halverson
Message:
Diane,Hi!! This is Lisa (Johnson), Carol's old roomate from EIU! (keyword there is old!) Congratulations on your childrens books! I talked to Carol on the phone and she was telling me about your successes. I am very happy for you. Its been a long time even though it seems like yesterday that we were roaming the campus at EIU. Sounds like you are doing great. What a fantastic accomplishment. Good luck with all your future writings! I will be looking for them. Take care! Lisa
Date: March 5, 2006
Name: LaWanna Neely
Message:
Thanks for your passion!
Date: February 21, 2006
Name: Lisa Murphy
Message:
Dude! My kid's girlfriend's mom is famous!
Date: February 12, 2006
Name: Antonia Mcgriff
Message:
WOW I love your poems they are great I wish that you can lone me the poem "Get out of Bed"
Date: January 28, 2006
Name: Bonnie Everett-hawkes
Message:
Hi Diane,Love your work! I am a children's book illustrator and I would love to work with you some day.Have a great 2006.Bonnie Everett-Hawkeswww.bonnieeverett-hawkes.com
Date: January 22, 2006
Name: Sstephanie Bower
Message:
I am taking a graduate course at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Our professor has assigned my group to do an Author/Illustrator Presentation on you!!! I need to write a biographical sketch to introduce you to the class via a showboard and handouts. We have been told that you will be attending our Young Authors Conference this spring and we are very excited about that. I hope to get to meet you then. Any information that you can send to me for this paper would be greatly appreciated. Hope to hear from you soon. Stephanie Bower
Date: January 12, 2006
Name: Mary Hall
Message:
I'm sure our students would enjoy you at our school.
Iam the librarian at Sharpe Elementary School in Memphis,Tn. I would love to have more information on the cost of a visit to our school. We have approximately 400 or more students. Our address is 343l Sharpe Ave. Memphis, Tn 38111. Telephone 901-416-5020. I enjoyed your site.
Mary Hall
Librarian, Sharpe Elementary School
Date: January 10, 2006
Name: Eve Hall
Message:
I hope I can do a book signing along side you in the near future. Have a great 2006, Diane.
http://www.bradymagazine.com/gallery/evehall
Date: November 30, 2005
Name: Jimmy kingsley
Message:
I like your site.keep it on to the favour of all.
Date: November 9, 2005
Name: Kendyl J.
Message:
Today is November9,Wednesday. You visited my school today! I had a very good time. I think you are very funny! I was in your 4th and 5th session. I wish you could come everyday! I also want to grow up to be an auther also!
PS. I love your poem in If Kids Ruled The School!
Date: October 24, 2005
Name: Tom
Message:
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Date: October 13, 2005
Name: Verna
Message:
Can't believe I haven't checked out your website until now. Wow, am I impressed--it is outstanding! (Your Look Both Ways postcard is on my bulletin board reminding me to persevere!
Date: September 22, 2005
Name: Natalie
Message:
I know you don't remember me, but Diane, or as I remember you from elementary school, Mrs. Shore, I look back at my year books and relive the books you introduced in my class. I was in two of your daughter's elementary classes. I found one of your poems online for school and was shocked to find I knew the poet! I hope you continue bringing smiles to children's faces!
Date: September 17, 2005
Name: Julia
Message:
Hi Diana. I don't know if you remember me but I wrote to you a long time ago. Well, keep on writing great poetry. If you have time I would love another email from you.
Your Fan,
Julia
Date: September 7, 2005
Name: Enid Hanson
Message:
Your web site is wonderful and shows your excitement for what you do and love.
Enid
Date: July 27, 2005
Name: Anne Marie Carter
Message:
Sorry we'll miss your book signing! Love your website.
Date: July 25, 2005
Name: Sophie Duncan
Message:
Hey
you came to kermet johnson. i was ther
Date: January 29, 2005
Name: Diane Harrison
Message:
Your visit to Liberty Elementary on January 28 was a wonderful experience. Your presentation was both entertaining and educational. Thanks and I hope we get to bring you back for another day!
Date: January 27, 2005
Name: Mark Drexler
Message:
I am investigating having you come to Tolbert E. S. at Resaca, in northwest GA. I would love to have you come to our Media Center and do a presentation (or 4 in 1 day,if
you like.)I have questions about the travel expenses and accomodations beyond $150.00/session. You sound very organized and professional(also fun). We are PK-5, 660 students, a Reading 1 st School and a 2004 Ga School of
Excellence. Our students are great creative writers.
Pleasae call at (706)629-4404 or e-mail me with more details.
Sincerely,
Mark Drexler, Media Spec.
Date: January 26, 2005
Name: Jaymi Paige Foster
Message:
I just needed your biography because I am doing a project for my english and reading class.
Date: January 19, 2005
Name: brit and steph
Message:
thanks for emailing us back your the best!!!
Date: January 19, 2005
Name: royalthornton
Message:
I am doing a research paper on yo uand need info
Date: January 19, 2005
Name: Nick
Message:
Hi,
I am doing a great poem by you called Another Note From Mom for my speech contest in my 6th grade class. It is one of the best and funniest poems i've ever read.
Thanks,
Nick M
Date: January 14, 2005
Name: lauren fagin
Message:
dear mrs.shore,
you were the best sub ever! i hope you sub our class again very soon! i loved the whole day, it was sooo fun!
love,
~lauren fagin~
Date: January 12, 2005
Name: Stephanie S & Brittney M
Message:
we left you a message in you box under "school questions" please please get back to us its super important!!!
thank you so much
Date:
Name: Stacey Waldron
Message:
Thanks 4 leavin your # but it is akward to call your home!
Date:
Name: Carol DuFrain
Message:
Diane: I attended your presentation at St. John's in Mattoon with my first-grader grandson (6). He appears in the Journal photo with you (in the "bus"). My other grandson (2) in Martinez, Ga. insisted on taking his "bus" book to bed after his mother read it to him. We all look forward to more books in 2005. Thanks for coming to St. John's. Carol DuFrain
Date:
Name: Shelbie Snow
Message:
hi you don't know me and i don't know you but i am doing a class project and i looked at tons of different poems and out of all of them i picked 1 of yours. the "Get Out of Bed!" one. it's funny. well i just wanted to say hi and keep up the good work!
love, me(shelbie)
Date:
Name: Sheena Mookerji
Message:
Hi Mrs.Shore thank you for the book BUS-A-SAURUS BOP .I really liked it. Looling forward to meeting you again.
love Sheenah
Date:
Name: Jeralyn Forcier
Message:
Hi Diane! I wanted to check-in and see if the Look Both Ways book is out yet....Jake just got a squirrel puppet at school and I was thinking of how good it would be to have that book.
Would you like to come down to Jacksonville sometime to present at Jake's preschool???? We would love to have you and promote Bus A Saurus Bop and all the other great stuff you share!
Hope you and Indian Hills are doing great! We miss it!
Jeralyn
Date:
Name: Jo W. Martin
Message:
Can't wait for you to visit our school!
Date:
Name: Mark Watters
Message:
Hi, Diane!
I'm a resident of Powder Springs (though our neighborhood is actually closer to Kennesaw!) and a member of the Rome Area Writers. I LOVE your website and the samples of your work, especially "Sneeze and Thank You" - well done!
You are quite the inspiration for my own literary endeavors, and I'm sorry I missed your presentation at the July meeting of the Rome Area Writers. I wanted to come ask questions relative to "breaking into the business" of children's writing. I'll scour your website for some answers, but I know already that perseverance (and talent) is the key.
Keep up your great work!
Date:
Name: Candie Moonshower
Message:
Hey Diane! I've been meaning to leave a message for you. Thanks for your motivation and inspiration. You're a true friend to other writers! Love, Candie
Date:
Name: Nancy and Mary Miller
Message:
Hi Diane-
My mother and father inlaw are friends of Larry and Marie and Mary was her assistant at Shore to Shore Tours. She is visiting and brought a copy of your Bus-A-Saurus Bop book and we thoroughly enjoyed it :) I work with 4th graders in Gaithersburg, Maryland and am planning on sharing it for our Reading Celebration this June 11th. We really had fun exploring your website and the amazing contributions you have been making in the world of children's literature. Can't wait to see your new books and poetry. You are simply gifted in this arena!
Date:
Name: robyn hood black
Message:
Fantastic website, Diane!
Date:
Name: gary hurst
Message:
it sounds like your book is going great. just wanted to tell you we used the gift certificate wednesday, in springfield after we played golf. just wanted to say thanks again...........later gary
Date:
Name: vicki
Message:
great site...looking forward to having you in our store later this month!
Date:
Name: Lauren Zimet
Message:
Diane, So nice to meet you yesterday! I enjoyed talking with you and Brooke loved your presentation at the book signing. Glad you do what you do - what an inspiration!
Best regards,
Lauren Zimet, M.S.,CCC/SLP
Date:
Name: Jamie Dalton
Message:
I love your new book! Rosa Loves to Read! I hope I can see. I cant wait for your next success!
Jamie
Date:
Name: Angelisa Winemiller
Message:
I loved Bus-a-saurus Bop!!!! Great job and what a comical way of looking at something so mundane. I am dreaming of one day writing childrens books also. I will definately keep yours as a mentor-ish piece. Way cool website! Thanks
Angelisa
Date:
Name: Jan Murch
Message:
Diane,
I was checking your schedule to see if we can work out a presentation from you. Hope to hear from you soon.
Date:
Name: Dixe Foregreen
Message:
Hello Diane,
I love your website!I love your new book and I hope i get the next one that comes out
Date:
Name: Diana J. Baker
Message:
I really enjoyed the website and especially your great poetry. Loved the humor. I also read a copy of your "bus" book and it was super. Lots of fun for young readers.
Blessings on all of your writing. May it all be published, read, and loved by every reader.
Date:
Name: Lorie Holtsinger
Message:
Thank you for your inspiration!! By the way, your website is impressive!
Date:
Name: jan annino godown
Message:
I took your helpful workshop on writing puzzles & rebuses & now after several duds, I have a rebus ready to send off, with help from the critique group process. I'm ordering the new bus picture book - it sounds like fun. We had our 1st Tallahassee area scbwi event Oct. 24, with Adrian Fogelin, a gifted Peachtree author, who had on-target things to say to writers. We had 20 registered folks, so I hope you will be interested in coming to present next year some time, Diane. I know you are busy with the bus book promotion now. Have fun with celebrity! In late Nov. my site should be finished with construction at familyfuninflorida.com (name from my family travel guide) so please visit & add to my group story!
Jan
Date:
Name: Meg Reed
Message:
Looking forward to your visit.
Date:
Name: Alan Gratz
Message:
Great site, Diane! I can't wait to read your new series from HarperCollins.
Date:
Name: Jill Jackson
Message:
After reading your book to my 3rd grade class, I used your teachers' guidelines and to do the _______-a-saurus
page. The kids loved it. Almost everyone wanted to do two.
And what they came up with was soooooo creative. What a great way to spark the imagination. Jill
Date:
Name: Georgia Dzurica
Message:
Congratulations on your success in getting the bus rolling! Much more mileage in the future!
Date:
Name: Tai Schultz
Message:
Hi Diane,
Congratulations on your success as a childrens author,and the publication of your latest book. It was wonderful to hear that all is well with the Shore Family,and I enjoyed seeing the family picture,John still looks the same,just a little more distingushed....Regards Tai
Date:
Name: christine l. stickland
Message:
nice to hear you are all happy and healthy. times of our lives, regards....cls
Date:
Name: Maria Picado
Message:
Diane,
I am a former student of yours in the Writing for Children class you taught at Kennesaw Continuing Education about a year and a half ago. Congratulations on the book! I it fabulous. I saw it in the bookstore and my 4-year old daughter and I sat down and read it and she loved it. I promised to buy it for her so we're planning to stop by on the day you'll be at the store so that you can sign it for us. Keep up the good work. You've inspired me keep writing.
Best wishes,
Maria Picado
Date:
Name: Michelle (Missy) Stein
Message:
It is very exciting to watch your successes grow! My focus on other work has prohibited me from attending Southern Breeze events - but I do wish you continued 'miracles' as Joan said. If Davis Elem. is Davis Academy, then my kids will see you on the 24th. If not, I look forward to seeing your website and C.V. continue to expand!!!
Date:
Name: Haley Kelly
Message:
Dear Ms. Shore:
I am a member of SCBWI and saw the announcement about your newest book Bus-A-Saurus Bop. Congratulations! It looks like a great one for my daughter's school's library. I can't believe you stuck it out for nine years and 365 rejections! You give me hope. I would love to arrange for you to come to our school but we live in Mississippi. Do you travel that far?
Sincerely,
Haley Kelly
Date:
Name: Cheryl Bogle
Message:
Hey Diane,
I am so proud of you Diane! Congratulations on your book being published. I too am a writer... I write Christian insprirational poetry as well as all occassion poetry, & children's books...I am unpublished as of now but I am still hanging in there. I live in Clarksville, TN. Take care & May God bless. :-)
Cheryl Bogle :-)
Date:
Name: Jeanette & Eddy Sui
Message:
Dear Diane, We were thrilled to receive your postcard. John and Eddy haven't had much contact over the years, so it was great to be included and catch up on the exciting news in your family. We just ordered your book, and can't wait to receive it. I also love reading to the children at our school and can't wait to bring this one in. Our youngest is 3 years old, so I'm sure her classmates will love it. If it's possible to order a signed copy, please let us know how to do it. It's great to read of your accomplishments. Please say hello to John for us. The Sui Family
Date:
Name: Marlys Wessels
Message:
Dear Diane,
I am Ray Z's sister and he directed me to your site. Congratulations, the books look great! I wish my 15 year old was younger. I will tell my teacher friends about your site. Best wishes!
Marlys
Date:
Name: Judy Nack
Message:
Dear Diane,
I just received an autographed copy of your book from Doug. I am a first grade teacher at St. John's Lutheran School in Mattoon. I love the book and will enjoy sharing it with the children. Come see us!
Judy Nack
Date:
Name: Jean Nichols
Message:
Dear Diane,
Thanks for stopping by and visiting our Library today. It was a pleasure meeting you.
Thank you for the signed copy of your book, I know the children of Montgomery County will enjory reading about the Bus-a-saurus!
Come back anytime!
Jean Nichols
Date:
Name: Carol D. Smith
Message:
Diane,
Just saw your postcard in the mail and I'm so excited and happy for you!!!! Way to go!! I know my kids will enjoy the book(s).....as much as Scott and me! Thanks for letting us know....really happy for you! Carol :)
Date:
Name: Scott A. Smith
Message:
Carol just got your postcard in the mail and phoned me about YOUR BOOK!! I am so very happy for you (and a bit envious)! Wow! I actually know a writer! My kids are 14, 11 and 9 now, but I'll get the book, don't you worry about that! I can't wait!
You were always so much fun to work with. I just think it's great that you're doing this now!
Nice photo of you in the class room by the way.
Scott
Date:
Name: Marie McCrillis
Message:
Can hardly wait to meet you on Thursday, July 31st. I'm planning on taking my grandson, Daniel McCrillis, to our public library for your presentation. I'm excited and I think he will be also. Daniel is 6 years old and will be starting Kindergarten this August. Thanks for allowing me to write to you. Marie McCrillis.....P.S. I enjoy working with your sister, Deborah, at Newton Central. (:
Date:
Name: Jeremy Deschaines
Message:
Hey Diane!
Well, what a hoot! This is a super page! How cool to see relatives on the web. I can't wait to let my family and friends know. Very excited about this! One of these days I will have my webpage completed but here's the url:
http://jeremydeschaines.france-techno.com/
Date:
Name: Susan Benefiel Ferguson
Message:
Diane, Congratulations on your first picture book publication! I'll stop by at your book signing at Page's For All Ages in August. I saw the book tonight while having dinner with Carol. The EIU gang got together and she shared this book with us. Good luck with your next book.
Date:
Name: leslie jakobs
Message:
i love your new book!Its so funfilled and enyoying!
Thanks so much for the copy, Leslie
Date:
Name: Jill Jackson
Message:
I sat in on your presentation at the conference in Birmingham. You were great and soooooo funny . . .just like your new book! Jill
Date:
Name: Tracey
Message:
Diane,
Great site. Love the photos!!! Hope to get to see you again and this years SB fall conference.
Best wishes,
Tracey
PS-Visit me when you can: http://www.geocities.com/traceymcox
Date:
Name: Alicia G.
Message:
Congratulations!!!! YOU DID IT!!! IT LOOKS GREAT!
Date:
Name: Melanie
Message:
Hello Diane,
Your website looks great! Been singing Zippity-do-dah lately?
Date:
Name: Carol Z
Message:
Great picture of the family...how about a pix of Scruffy?
Date:
Name: gary and gail
Message:
looks great hope to work on the bus this weekend.....gary
Date:
Name: Dori Chaconas
Message:
Diane,
Congratulations on your exciting new website! You have so much to offer and the children will benefit. Happy writing!
Dori
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