tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post2369230287656682438..comments2024-03-22T12:11:58.453-06:00Comments on Michael Offutt: If you are looking for a good read Hat Trick by Jeff Adams is well worth your timeMichael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-13207992436650166342013-09-10T03:40:01.609-06:002013-09-10T03:40:01.609-06:00Helena: Thanks for the add! Meanwhile, I say let t...Helena: Thanks for the add! Meanwhile, I say let that repressed jock out and get out and play!<br /><br />Denise: I agree. The first time I saw it I fell in love with it. Some of the hockey scenes take place on a pond, so I was thrilled that the image captured that, plus there's the grey of the outside against the colors in the socks. I liked the action on the cover too. Basically I thought it was perfect :)Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471148605362235663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-65352701735523150912013-09-09T23:18:49.318-06:002013-09-09T23:18:49.318-06:00Hat Trick sounds great for the audience, but that ...Hat Trick sounds great for the audience, but that cover is inspired! Love the colours!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-25384782119337014082013-09-09T21:34:22.410-06:002013-09-09T21:34:22.410-06:00So many good books...So many good books...Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-70849204119484899282013-09-09T21:31:35.446-06:002013-09-09T21:31:35.446-06:00I really like the sound of Jeff's book so I...I really like the sound of Jeff's book so I'm adding it to my list. I'm kinda surprised by how much I'm drawn to stories that have sports in them. Maybe I'm a repressed jock.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-16298159049478479542013-09-09T17:33:36.796-06:002013-09-09T17:33:36.796-06:00M: Nice to meet you too. As a defenseman I end up ...M: Nice to meet you too. As a defenseman I end up blocking all kinds of pucks. The slapshots can be a real bear to be in front of.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471148605362235663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-67147258334733158582013-09-09T15:26:00.825-06:002013-09-09T15:26:00.825-06:00Blocking a slapshot would be quite the bruise. Nic...Blocking a slapshot would be quite the bruise. Nice to meet you, Jeff.<br /><br />Happy Monday, Michael.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-80429062271923822462013-09-09T15:22:36.252-06:002013-09-09T15:22:36.252-06:00L.G.: yes, I couldn't pass up the chance to gi...L.G.: yes, I couldn't pass up the chance to give to YCP since the story ended up dealing, in part, with their mission.<br /><br />Southpaw: the pic in the header? That's my husband and I in our NOH8 pic from a few years ago. The best picture of us that has ever been taken.<br /><br />A Daft..., Stephen, DEZMOND: Thanks!Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471148605362235663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-50663557123500000212013-09-09T14:30:04.398-06:002013-09-09T14:30:04.398-06:00congrats to Jeff on his book! congrats to Jeff on his book! DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-69155148869478079742013-09-09T14:14:37.638-06:002013-09-09T14:14:37.638-06:00Congratulations to Jeff for what seems like an eng...Congratulations to Jeff for what seems like an engaging story.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-88857460357765309842013-09-09T11:48:38.493-06:002013-09-09T11:48:38.493-06:00Hey Congrats!Hey Congrats!A Daft Scots Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922985143036647579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-23471389693574856652013-09-09T11:48:37.957-06:002013-09-09T11:48:37.957-06:00Hey Congrats!Hey Congrats!A Daft Scots Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922985143036647579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-78265591973553797672013-09-09T11:31:48.613-06:002013-09-09T11:31:48.613-06:00Congrats! I popped over to the Hat Trick site and ...Congrats! I popped over to the Hat Trick site and I love the pic in the upper right corner!H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-29288434540955296332013-09-09T11:31:23.030-06:002013-09-09T11:31:23.030-06:00Very cool that you're donating some of the pro...Very cool that you're donating some of the proceeds to a connected cause. Excellent way to give back. :)<br /><br />Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-24271834909207263442013-09-09T10:47:24.954-06:002013-09-09T10:47:24.954-06:00Julie F: Please do check out the You Can Play site...Julie F: Please do check out the You Can Play site, i suspect you will find their videos and mission inspiring,Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471148605362235663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-28950731346000981092013-09-09T10:46:16.346-06:002013-09-09T10:46:16.346-06:00Sarah: thanks for the recommend on "Winger.&q...Sarah: thanks for the recommend on "Winger." I will look that up. <br /><br />Jay: Agreed. I'm hoping that the sports setting gets it into the hands of some teens who might not pick it up otherwise.<br /><br />Morgan: I've enjoyed stopping by today. Agreed on Twitter, it's very much a push/pull on being there.<br /><br />J.L.: I hope it is unique. It is as far as I can tell. Like I said before, I'd love to read anything that's out there like it.<br /><br />Julie: "Hat Trick" was my first NaNo attempt. I've done it a few other times over the years with mixed success. Last November I created another YA, which I'm still working on...it's in second draft and takes place away from hockey. Over the summer, while "Hat Trick" was in editing, I did a Camp NaNo and created a draft of what could turn into one or more "Hat Trick" sequels, I have to figure out what to do with all the plot threads I developed. Those stories will keep me busy for a while I think as they get sorted out.<br />Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471148605362235663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-17621169378097886512013-09-09T10:42:46.522-06:002013-09-09T10:42:46.522-06:00I've never heard of the You Can Play project b...I've never heard of the You Can Play project before but what a great idea. Nice to meet you, Jeff! Best of luck with your book. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-87693909236842671232013-09-09T10:02:23.692-06:002013-09-09T10:02:23.692-06:00Congratulations on your book, Jeff! I too am a hug...Congratulations on your book, Jeff! I too am a huge fan of NaNo. All my published books have been the results of NaNo.Julie Daineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350205936357263571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-25097302975024890962013-09-09T09:15:34.827-06:002013-09-09T09:15:34.827-06:00Hi, Mike & Jeff, Hat Trick does sound like a u...Hi, Mike & Jeff, Hat Trick does sound like a unique read.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-82393105202547103172013-09-09T09:08:51.898-06:002013-09-09T09:08:51.898-06:00Michael, loved having Jeff here today. I think it&...Michael, loved having Jeff here today. I think it's so cool that there's a shout out to your series in Hat Trick! So proud of both of you and your success. <br /><br />I've met some of my best writer friends on twitter--it's such a great writing community. (Though I tend to get addicted and have to consciously try and stay off) <br />Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-61496110348626804272013-09-09T09:01:57.136-06:002013-09-09T09:01:57.136-06:00That's a great premise Jeff! The market needs ...That's a great premise Jeff! The market needs more books that young people can relate to.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-75261698074405685442013-09-09T08:44:11.139-06:002013-09-09T08:44:11.139-06:00I'm so glad to hear about this. People are alw...I'm so glad to hear about this. People are always looking for more sports books in the YA category and i'm especially glad to hear about gay characters and main characters in particular. Have you read Winger? Not hockey (rugby) but it's great (though very sad)Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-60115739923125737152013-09-09T08:44:10.720-06:002013-09-09T08:44:10.720-06:00Thanks, Libby! Part of the interest I had in writi...Thanks, Libby! Part of the interest I had in writing it was detailing how the coming out would happen since they were on the same team. I think, and hope, I did it justice.<br /><br />Elise, I hope we give a go. But I don't want Michael distracted from book three. I need to know what happens to Jordan next! Thanks for adding Hat Trick to your list.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471148605362235663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-73616138773919188452013-09-09T08:33:56.074-06:002013-09-09T08:33:56.074-06:00@Pat: I think it occurred to me to do a fun fan fi...@Pat: I think it occurred to me to do a fun fan fiction thing at one time. Then I got super busy with work and moving and my life went cray cray.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-50714179331827402432013-09-09T08:23:20.850-06:002013-09-09T08:23:20.850-06:00Ooo, I like Pat's question and your answer! I&...Ooo, I like Pat's question and your answer! I've read both of Michael's books and really enjoyed them too. A crossover sounds like fun and I hope it happens one day. Congratulations on your book release Jeff, I'll add it to my list and I wish you lots of success with it. (: Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-6329955395825044222013-09-09T08:14:13.107-06:002013-09-09T08:14:13.107-06:00Nice to meet you Jeff. Good luck, the story sound...Nice to meet you Jeff. Good luck, the story sounds good. I like that it deals with two young men coming out of the closet (or forced out). Difficult and full of emotion.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.com