tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post5552583169697901081..comments2023-12-12T07:58:28.811-05:00Comments on <center>Lexa Cain</center>: Guest Post: Learning the LingoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-46067352270414894362013-10-30T04:16:47.006-04:002013-10-30T04:16:47.006-04:00Even 'cool' is problematic because do you ...Even 'cool' is problematic because do you spell it 'cool' or 'kewl'? :-) But, yeah, everything I've read says keep slang at a minimum, which is tough in a contemporary because slang is always prevalent in teen speak. People writing sci-fi, fantasy, etc are lucky because they can just make up their own that fits their world. :-)Jocelyn Rishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141176507423961390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-72724553355203635552013-10-28T16:42:38.993-04:002013-10-28T16:42:38.993-04:00Good point, Nigel! (Um, by the way, "beast&qu...Good point, Nigel! (Um, by the way, "beast" is out already. Don't want you to use it and sound uncool! :-) )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-35831499299469431782013-10-27T14:56:17.023-04:002013-10-27T14:56:17.023-04:00I agree that avoiding slang is probably the safest...I agree that avoiding slang is probably the safest bet. Otherwise, it will sound dated in ten years. Now I feel old...I didn't know "chillax" was out and "beast" was in, either. The only reason I knew "chillax" in the first place is from "Despicable Me." The problem is that things are only cool when they're exclusive. Once it becomes mainstream, by definition it's worn its welcome.Nigel G Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587936933402372050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-12912252968001189102013-10-25T06:37:19.710-04:002013-10-25T06:37:19.710-04:00Thank you, Shah! It's "you only live once...Thank you, Shah! It's "you only live once" (and already seems to be losing some popularity around here!).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-63094045841199498462013-10-25T03:01:30.146-04:002013-10-25T03:01:30.146-04:00I'm no where near cool enough to write YA. I h...I'm no where near cool enough to write YA. I have no idea what YOLO means? I got all of Gary's references because I'm British though, and that is all over our TV drama. :) Best of luck with Dream Shade !<br /><br />Shah <br /><br />shahwharton.comShah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-70890945662877183222013-10-24T14:39:47.658-04:002013-10-24T14:39:47.658-04:00BBC America, probably so. In Britain you have to ...BBC America, probably so. In Britain you have to have a TV licence to watch the BBC. Heck, dis Chav aint even passed da test. Got a "Learners" sticker on da telly screen!klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-72501201062246637722013-10-24T14:27:06.007-04:002013-10-24T14:27:06.007-04:00Ha! Thanks, Gary. (And I actually understood a lit...Ha! Thanks, Gary. (And I actually understood a little bit of that. Maybe from watching BBC America??)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-58905156235311724842013-10-24T13:15:15.552-04:002013-10-24T13:15:15.552-04:00Hey Lexa and Heather,
Mid-life crisis, skateboard...Hey Lexa and Heather,<br /><br />Mid-life crisis, skateboarding hoodie living in England, here. This posting is well wicked. I is thinkin' you is well ace. Yeah, you is well sorted and it's not mingin in ere innit.<br /><br />"Lingo"? Is dat like that game folks with blue hair playz n'stuff?<br /><br />All the best with "Dream Shade."<br /><br />Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-73472682252287293282013-10-22T20:05:47.013-04:002013-10-22T20:05:47.013-04:00Thank you, J.L.! I'm very excited for Dream Sh...Thank you, J.L.! I'm very excited for Dream Shade's release this Friday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-5742838332127017772013-10-22T20:02:31.011-04:002013-10-22T20:02:31.011-04:00Hi, Lexa and Heather,
My son is good at telling me...Hi, Lexa and Heather,<br />My son is good at telling me that 'nobody says that anymore', so like Heather, I try not to have too many slang references. They do date our work. Dream shade sounds like a good read. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-27867585238033117362013-10-22T17:14:00.078-04:002013-10-22T17:14:00.078-04:00I've finally stopped saying chillax! :-)I've finally stopped saying chillax! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-2828475647474710522013-10-22T17:12:14.209-04:002013-10-22T17:12:14.209-04:00Thanks for stopping by, Joylene! Yes, it's fun...Thanks for stopping by, Joylene! Yes, it's fun to think of what future generations will be saying. I've dabbled in SciFi, and making up futuristic slang is part of the fun of that genre, at least for me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-30110034482016279422013-10-22T16:52:25.604-04:002013-10-22T16:52:25.604-04:00This is the first time I'm coming across YOLO....This is the first time I'm coming across YOLO... and I still use the word chillax... ooops!<br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-87430112839730937412013-10-22T15:12:57.120-04:002013-10-22T15:12:57.120-04:00Heather, I sympathize. The lingo changes too fast....Heather, I sympathize. The lingo changes too fast. Remember TOP SHELF? My sons used to say that all the time in the 80s. Can't imagine what my grandchildren's children will come up with. Well I'm at it, I must admit I have no idea what YOLO means. LOL. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-68203966359752949512013-10-22T11:57:54.517-04:002013-10-22T11:57:54.517-04:00Thanks so much, LD!Thanks so much, LD!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-71213322997295571902013-10-22T11:13:58.931-04:002013-10-22T11:13:58.931-04:00Knowing how out of step I am on slang with my 12 -...Knowing how out of step I am on slang with my 12 - 15 year old grandkids, I wouldn't attempt to write in/for that age group. I'm a bit in awe of those who do. Best of luck on your release.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-19274126572833369372013-10-22T07:27:57.815-04:002013-10-22T07:27:57.815-04:00Thanks for your comment, Melanie. I'll have to...Thanks for your comment, Melanie. I'll have to tell my kids that #yoloswag is in Australia — they'll love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-82324949479062211972013-10-22T07:25:10.237-04:002013-10-22T07:25:10.237-04:00Nice to meet you too, Medeia! You're right abo...Nice to meet you too, Medeia! You're right about slang being very regional. Thanks for your comment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-15983250723211234722013-10-22T07:23:10.577-04:002013-10-22T07:23:10.577-04:00Thanks for your kind words, Jess!Thanks for your kind words, Jess!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-74121833350858550502013-10-22T07:21:05.606-04:002013-10-22T07:21:05.606-04:00That's a good method, Cathy. I guess my kids k...That's a good method, Cathy. I guess my kids keep me real!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-41131756751477520692013-10-22T05:20:29.493-04:002013-10-22T05:20:29.493-04:00HAHA I'm a teenager and all the crazy lingo is...HAHA I'm a teenager and all the crazy lingo is well, crazy! It's #yoloswag here in Australia, lol. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-51866545415283725172013-10-22T05:16:43.524-04:002013-10-22T05:16:43.524-04:00I'm pleased to meet Heather.
Teen lingo chang...I'm pleased to meet Heather.<br /><br />Teen lingo changes a lot and it's even different by region. Also, working from school to school in the same area, I've encountered different lingo. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-42840057479799521162013-10-21T22:56:23.570-04:002013-10-21T22:56:23.570-04:00What a great guest post! It is amazing how fast te...What a great guest post! It is amazing how fast teen lingo changes I can see why Heather decided to take most of it out. The cover of Dream Shade looks awesome and the book sounds great. Wishing Heather the best of luck! <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-58698569461792303452013-10-21T21:56:48.092-04:002013-10-21T21:56:48.092-04:00LOL. This is really funny. I just go to urbandicti...LOL. This is really funny. I just go to urbandictionary.com to find out what the kids are talking about these days. Keeps me real. Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-3749579736849764212013-10-21T21:43:29.634-04:002013-10-21T21:43:29.634-04:00It does change oh so quickly! Thanks for stopping ...It does change oh so quickly! Thanks for stopping by!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.com