Guess we can start the official countdown till release day! The Colonel's Lady arrives in the Baker warehouse at the end of this month and though I've been expecting this I never feel quite ready. I've been talking with Revell's publicist about upcoming interviews and reviews in magazines, some of which make me smile or shudder;) It's a bit like putting your baby before a judge's panel in a beauty contest. And the old adage "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" is quite true. Some of you liked Lael best, others enjoyed Morrow more. Roxanna is waiting her turn in the wings. You get the picture... As an author, I don't have favorites. Each book and its cast of characters are meaningful to me in unique ways. That's why the pre-release days are a combo of jitters and joy. Here are a few JOYS:Getting that first copy of your spanking new book by FedEx
Reading your first rave review (not rant)
Hearing the book is going into another printing
Finding your book in a big box store like Wal-Mart or Sam's Club
I do feel each book is a journey for me as an author. And I feel God placed these stories on my heart not simply for myself but to reach certain readers. Notice I didn't say all readers. I always pray that He will put my stories into the hands of those He chooses. I leave the results to Him. This helps me weather the bumps along the way and keeps the jitters to a minimum.
Here's a fun question that I was asked for an upcoming magazine interview. I'd love to hear your thoughts...
If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would you choose and why?
This is so exciting! When is the exact release date? I cant wait to read about your new adventures and characters!
ReplyDeleteAs for historical figures...huh...well, you know I'd like to putter an afternoon away with Laura Ingalls Wilder. I'd see if I could get some more stories out of her ;) Or maybe go fishing with Henry David Thoreau (wonderful as he was, I dont think he hung out with girls much, ha!)I'd also love to spend an afternoon painting and talking with my favorite painter, Paula Modersohn-Becker, who is was a German Expressionist. She lived in an artist's colony in Germany before all those pesky wars and was BFFs with Rainer Maria Rilke. She was gone too soon....are you going to share your answers?! :D
As a reader I can't wait to get The Colonel's Lady so I can just imagine how excited you must be waiting for its arrival.
ReplyDeleteAs far as historical figures, I'd love to talk with my ancestors from Holland. (Yeah, I know they're not famous historical figures, but I could learn so much from them.)
In the late 1800s they gave up white collar jobs to come to Minnesota & farm. They were told that farming was an easy life. Obviously, they learned otherwise. :) But through it, they maintained an amazing faith. (An ancestor chronicled their journey in a family book that's been passed through the generations.)
Hello Laura,
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to that your book will soon be released. I am looking forward to reading it....very much! I like what you said about God placing your stories on your heart to reach certain readers. But especially, God placing them on your heart. I believe for sure He does that. =) Ring those joy-bells! We are blessed! We just joined Sam's Club this spring and I will look for 'The Colonel's Lady' there. I want to 'meet' Roxanna as soon as i can...smile.
The first person that came to mind, in answer to your question, 'which historical figure would I choose to have dinner with?' is Abraham Lincoln. I have always had such respect for him. I'm wondering which historical figure you chose to have dinner with?
I'm off soon to have dental work done...and thanking the Lord I am in the hands of an excellent dental surgeon. Wishing you a tranquil day.....
Heather, So excited you're excited:) The release date is officially August 1 but the books tend to be in stores a couple of weeks ahead of that. I'll be in Pennsylvania then - strange timing!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I have such a hard time settling on ONE historical figure. Love that you said Laura I. Wilder - I bet she'd head the list for so many of us history lovers. Her books are still among my favorites. Going fishing with Henry would be a hoot! Love how you put that. And I am glad to see an artist here, especially one I've never heard of. Her name is so interesting as is the background you've provided. If I had to choose an artist I'd be so befuddled! I might say John Singer Sargent as I've always loved his work. But there are so many great artists out there, past and present. I don't think I'd say Picasso;)
I haven't decided or answered that one interview question yet as it's so hard to pin one person down. I have a queu of them! But I'll let you know when I do!
Brenda, Having readers like you anticipate the release along with me is half the fun:) Thanks so much for that. You should see that book by mid-July, I'm guessing.
ReplyDeleteYour family history is fascinating and how amazing that one of your ancestors chronicled their journey! I wish one of my Kentucky ancestors had done the same. They've left antiques and documents and photographs but no journals or private letters or papers. To my everlasting regret. I think it's neat that you've remained in the area your family settled. So few can say that!
Interestingly enough, the interviewer said I could not use family members as my answer - which is just what I wanted to do! I'd give anything to sit down with my great-great-grandfather Duncan. He was with the Union (Cavalry) and was captured on horseback along the Tennessee line and imprisoned at Andersonville. I have his Civil War trunk in my living room and it's quite a relic. But family lore says he was never the same once he was released from prison. It's amazing he lived through that as so many died. Anyway, can you tell I'd love to dine with kin;) You both have given me wonderful food for thought...
I am anxiously awaiting news from Revell that it has come up for review!! And hopefully I'll get that first shot at your great review. ;-)
ReplyDeleteMaggie Ann, I'm so thankful you're my reader - otherwise we'd have never met! Oh, I think you'll enjoy Sam's Club so much. I am craving their chicken salad about now;) With a tall glass of sun tea!
ReplyDeleteAnd one of their books...
I think your choice of Abe Lincoln is wonderful. As you probably know, his life was full of tragedy (he was a Kentucky boy whose mother died of milksick which is something that helped me in researching my first novel) and then he moved onto other great but heart-rending things. I think he'd be a fine dinner companion. Isn't it great to think we'll meet some of these folks in heaven?
Praying your dental work goes well - you are a brave soul with a wonderful attitude! Thanks so much for taking time here today!
Casey,
ReplyDeleteOh, you'll have to tell me when Revell sends the TCL notice around - via Donna H., I presume:) My blog tour is slated for mid-August. Bless you so much!!
I'm excited to read The Colonel's Lady too, Laura! It must be very exciting to see all the behind the scenes stuff happening. And there's so many wonderful books coming out this summer. It makes my head spin just thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteHistorical figure I'd like to have dinner with? The answer to that question varies daily. Since I've just been cleaning up the art section in my library I'll say Emily Carr. She was a famous Canadian painter and quite eccentric as she got older. She used to push a passle of pups in a baby pram around town and even took her dogs to church! They took up a whole pew (at the back of course) and she had such a commanding presence that no one dared ask her to leave her dogs at home! I'd be a little bit nervous dining with her but I love dogs and I'd get to bring Simba along too so I think we'd get along fine. :-)
How exciting it must be for you, Laura! As a reader, I'm excited, too. I wish you the best on the release of "The Colonel's Lady."
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, that is so exciting! Congrats Laura~ I can't wait to read it!! As for a historical figure I would probably pick someone from the Tudor era. I love learning about history especially in that era. I think Catherine of Aragon would be amazing and there are so many others that would be fasinating to talk to. It is so hard to choose!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Laura! I'll probably see the CBD catalog soon enough. That's how I found your first book :)
ReplyDeleteLet's see... if I could dine with one historical figure, I would choose Corrie Ten Boom, because she seems like a kind lady and I am in the mood for a peaceful dinner.
Dear Kav, You gave me my much needed laugh for the day! I would give anything to have taken a peek at that pram full of pups;) Dog lover that you are, I can imagine Emily Carr has wide appeal! I don't know if I'd told you this but I'm currently editing the first book in my series (The Ballantyne Legacy) and in your honor, have a dog!!!! No kidding:) His name is Sebastian and he's a sheepdog. After reading all your fun, endearing comments about Simba, I decided if I couldn't have Simba I'd have Sebastian. But I won't tell you what breed or how he works so well in the scheme of things. You'll just have to read the book!
ReplyDeleteKeli, So happy to see you here:) Everytime you wish me well about your book I start thinking of yours! And I'm dying to know a release date and title, as I think they changed it from V&V. But I trust it has a violin on the cover. Bless you for being so gracious. You are a GEM:)
ReplyDeleteOh, Laura, I'm so thrilled it's almost time for the release of The Colonel's Lady!!! I can't imagine how excited you must be. :) And let me tell you, I can't wait to hold a copy of your latest book and savor the pages!
ReplyDelete~Amber
Cassie, Oh, YES, we are on the same page history-wise:) The Tudors are so fascinating! I think Catherine would be fascinating and I'd like to dine with her or poor beheaded Ann Boleyn. I'd have helped her scheme how to get rid of Henry over canapes! Have you read any of Phillipa Gregory's Tudor books? I hear they're very good! Bless you for sharing the book talk. It's always so fun!
ReplyDeleteAdrienne, I've always wondered how you came by my book that first time:) Bless CBD! And you! I really like their catalogs though for some reason I don't get them, just online. The editor there is so terrific and works so hard to spotlight good books.
ReplyDeleteI second you on Corrie. The Hiding Place had a lasting effect on me as a teen and I always enjoy reading anything about her. "Peace" is a great way to describe her presence. She was certainly filled with His spirit.
Amber, Oh, so good to see you here! I hope your summer is going wonderfully well and you're sneaking in a bit of writing time:) I need to catch up with you and Casey and others as I've fallen behind on my blog reading as this book launch heats up. SO happy you're my reader! Hoping/praying you get swept up with my roguish colonel and his fine lady;)
ReplyDeleteHi Laura! I'm so excited for this release! I have mine on preorder from amazon.com, and I wish they would send it early, but I don't think they'll mail it until August 1st. If I see it in a store before that, I don't think I'd be able to restrain myself . . . I'd have to buy it right then and there! :D
ReplyDeleteLove & Prayers,
Michelle
Laura,
ReplyDeleteDid I just see you'll be in PA on August 1st??!! Philly??!! Is your son fiddling there??!! Please keep me in the loop about this ;)
Oh, Michelle, Bless you for that!!! It will be so interesting to see where it crops up:) I remember with Morrow last summer, our very own Amanda got the first copy even before the author here! I had to chuckle about that! I'm going to encourage people to take their pic with the book or of the book in a store so I can have a running photo montage of them here on the old blog;) Since you're so photogenic, I hope you take me up on that!
ReplyDeleteJulia, OH, love those exclamation points as I'm an exclamation kind of girl;) YES, I'll be in Philly in mid-July and then Pittsburgh right after then return home on the 22nd. I'm going solo as this is a tour of colonial Philly and also a research trip for my new series:) SO excited!! I'll be shopping for the big blog launch here so I can gift you dear readers starting August 1! Bless you for asking!
ReplyDeleteOoo I see you got a page with Broken Wings, I loved that book so you're in good company. ;-) I can't wait till I get that notice from Revell saying your book is available for review. Ever since I got the newsletter from Donna a few months ago I've been jumping up and down! I want to be one of those folks to write a rave review. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOf course if I were going to have to have dinner with an historical figure it would have to be Jane Austen and I would just as her, "How do you do it?" Hahaha
XOXO~ Renee
p.s. Sorry I haven't been around for a while, I'm getting over being sick and have been doing just the bare minimal with my blog and blog visiting the past week and a half. :-(
Renee, I'm sorry you've been sick - a true bummer in the summer. We're just getting over some bug here... Glad you're back as you've been missed!!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for the blog tour and am so glad you're a part of it!! Praying/hoping you enjoy this book. You write killer reviews;) The blog tour is mid-August so there's still plenty of time yet. I'll have to check out Broken Wings as I so like the title!
YES, Jane!! I don't think I ever got over Pride&Prejudice, the book, and have a very old copy nearly in tatters. How did she do it is a great question!
Be good to yourself and rest and drink lots of fluids! I'm sure I sound like your mother here...
LOL thank you for saying that about my reviews and thanks for the advice Mama Frantz, although I think you're too young to be my mother. :-P
ReplyDeleteXOXO~ Renee
"Since you're so photogenic, I hope you take me up on that!" Well, aren't you a sweetie?! I'll be sure to take you up on that. : )
ReplyDeleteLike Heather I would have to say Laura Ingalls Wilder, I loved her stories as a child. It was true her books that I grew to love historical fiction. My little sister was even named the main character in the books.
ReplyDeleteTwo more historical figure that I would love to have dinner with would be Daniel Boone and Clara Barton. I would love to hear Boone's accounts of seeing Kentucky for the first time. With Clara Barton I want to hear her nusring stories.
Laura, I am so looking forward to TCL releasing. I'm thinking that I should put back a little of my overtime money from my paycheck on Friday, so I'll be able to get it asap. Then I'll have to set aside a couple of hours to read TCL.
ReplyDeleteHistorical person I'd want to have dinner with, why is it easier to think of who I wouldn't want to have dinner with? There's so may I could name...Winston Churchill, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth I, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Abraham Lincoln, I could go on and on. ;) And that's just me thinking through political history, so many authors/artists too, Leo Tolstoy, Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, Monet. Then there's my own family, definitely my great-great grandfather who was involved in the Hatfield-McCoy feud. I've found myself fascinated by him recently. Probably because I finally saw a picture of him a few months ago.
Sorry I wasn't around last week, I was a little moody and couldn't think of anything to say. I seem to have snapped out of that now.
Off to see if CBD has the fiction catalog online. I've not changed my address with them yet.
Your book's almost here! How exciting for you and for us, Laura! I've been thinking about a quote by C. S. Lewis where he says that literature "irrigates the deserts of our lives." Maybe that's why we book lovers so eagerly await each new novel.
ReplyDeleteI would've liked to hear C. S. Lewis give a lecture. Actually, there are lots of historical figures I'd love to meet, but I'm not sure I'd want to do dinner. Some of them seem like they'd be very intimidating!
I'd love to do lunch with a missionary named Darlene Deibler Rose (Evidence Not Seen) and Corrie ten Boom's whole family, especially Papa ten Boom. Do Bible folks count? I'd like to talk with Dorcas, the woman at the well, and the mom of the boy who gave his lunch to Jesus. And so many more :)
Congratulations on another book release. I'm looking forward to reading Colonel's Lady. I've yet to decide whether to buy it on my Nook or the hardcopy. I have your other two in trade paperback and think I would like them all to match. However, as an avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction I'm learning you truly can run out of bookshelf space!!
ReplyDeleteI really tried to answer your question about meeting one historical figure, however, so many names instantly began flooding my head it started hurting!!!
Laura, take time to enjoy and celebrate the culmination of many, many hours of labor creating another historical fiction for those of us who LOVE historical fiction.
Laura,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I haven't been by more often! I love your posts, as well as your books, and I just know I'm going to be swept away by your latest story! :D
Anyway, I haven't really been writing much recently, but I hope to soon! I did, however, have someone help me edit Forget Me Not, and I wrote about my experience on "The Borrowed Book" blog--the group blog I contribute to--today. If you want to check it out sometime, here's the link:
http://theborrowedbook.blogspot.com/2011/06/story-worth-fighting-for.html
Be sure to watch the movie if you read the article--super funny! ;)
Hope you're having a great summer, too! We just got back from Disneyland a few days ago, so even though I haven't done much writing, I've still been enjoying the break. ;)
~Amber
Laura, you have made Simba's day...week...year!!! He is howling with excitement! A sheepdog immortalized by your pen..er keyboard...ectasy doesn't begin to convey our enthusiasm!
ReplyDeleteHave I mentioned how much I love a good historical dog story? LOL. Or a dog in any genre? Simba's thinking of starting up his own blog. The Dogs of Inspirational Fiction! The only thing stopping him is that most dogs can't read. Sigh.
Carissa, You are a girl after my own heart:) Boone really tops my list, too, and I love what you said about wanting to hear firsthand his thoughts on seeing Kentucky for the first time. I think we'd be so enthralled we'd forget to eat! I remember reading a little bio of Clara Barton in grade school and I've never forgotten it. I can see why you lean toward that, especially with your interest in nursing. Florence Nightingale (not sure if I'm spelling that right) was another nurse I loved learning about.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing that your sister's name is Rose:)
Michelle, You have quite a list - and it struck me when reading the names how fun it would be to have them ALL together at one time:) I don't think we'd get much eating done, just chatting. And there are such strong personalities listed that I'm sure some would dominate the conversation! You've named some great figures, especially Churchill, Lewis and Clark, and Tom Jefferson. They've always held such appeal to me, not to mention the royal family.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling more upbeat this week. You were missed! But I certainly understand those times as I have them myself. Hope you found that catalog on line.
BTW, I am so intrigued by your great grand's involvement in the feud! Your family was certainly in the right place at the right time. I've read so much of the Hatfields and McCoys, esp. Roseanna and Johnse. It truly rocked the whole of Pike County. Oh, to hear that ancestor of yours talk...
Renee Ann, Love the Lewis quote. I certainly find that true of reading and writing. A streams in the desert type phenomenon:) I'm so thankful for both! I don't know how people who don't read do it, or even those who can read but don't choose to...
ReplyDeleteI think Darlene would be a great dinner guest - she seems so gracious that I think she'd be a perfect pick. And I love your bringing up Bible characters, especially the ones you chose. That really made me stop and think. I think I might choose Paul but he was such a strong personality. I've always been drawn to Moses as he was such an interesting combo of force and melancholy.
I have to agree with Michelle and say it's much easier to think of those you wouldn't want to sit down with!
Mary, Welcome here!! You gave me a wonderful chuckle for the day as I so relate to the head hurting part when thinking up historical figures:) There truly are so many and I know I'm overlooking some very important ones...
ReplyDeleteSo happy you have my first 2 books in hard copy! I should mention that The Frontiersman's Daughter will be available for free Kindle download the month of August for any who may be interested. I wish they'd do the same for Nook and other e-readers. I am really enjoying my Kindle and all the free books available though I still love the feel of a real book in hand. And you're so right, Mary, as one can run out of shelf space. That's exactly what happened here!
Bless you for your gracious words about my books. It's such a pleasure to spend hours crafting stories readers like you enjoy and keep. That's such a gift to this author:)
Amber,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're taking a break! I find that time away is just as important to writing than writing itself. Oh, you must have had a wonderful time in Disneyland! Lots of sun and good food and fun:) Thanks so much for the link - I will be over as I'd love to hear more about your editing. I really love your title! It stays with you and is very evocative:)
Kav, SO happy I have Simba's thumbs up - or is that paw?! Truly, you reminded me of how important it is to have animals/pets in stories!! I don't know if you've read Mine is the Night by Liz Curtis Higgs but she has a cat in her story that just steals the show:) Is Simba growling? Maybe not fond of kitties? I got such a chuckle out of the dog blog idea!! Dogs may not read but they can certainly be read to;)
ReplyDeleteI should have said my said she was named after the author, her name's Laura too.
ReplyDeleteCarissa, I was hoping I was getting the names right - Laura is so nice, if I do say so myself. There was also Mary and Rose and then Almanzo, if I remember right:) I'm probably not spelling that right!! Hope you are staying cool today as I hear Kentucky has had a bit of a heat wave!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for you AND for me because I can't wait to read it! As to the question you pose, that's really tough. So many people come to mind. But wouldn't it just be AWESOME to gum up the courage to sit down and chat with, maybe, Tecumseh?
ReplyDeleteHave you ever read Bette M. Ross's "Journey of No Return"? GREAT story.
Blessings on your book release~
Naomi
I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR NEW NOVEL!!!! So excited :)
ReplyDeleteAnd the answer to the question is easy for me...Jane Austen!!! She was such an inspiring woman and I would love to get to know her better, ask her questions about writing, and just have a wonderful lunch of sandwiches and tea ;) She seems like a wonderful young woman...who wouldn't enjoy lunch with such a charming young lady??
Naomi, So happy to see you here! And thanks very much for your gracious words about TCL. Praying/hoping it blesses you when you read it as you've been such an encouragement to me with my writing. I trust your writing is going very well. I am a lurker at your blog though you may know this from your stats;) That way I keep up with what you're doing...
ReplyDeleteYES, Tecumseh! Oh, why didn't I think of that! Along those same lines, Red Shirt would be another. The real one from the Lakota as opposed to mine;) Thanks so much for chiming in here. You're a blessing.
Oh, Naomi, thanks for the book tip! I am going to Amazon to read the blurb. Since we're lovers of frontier fiction I have a feeling this is a keeper book...
ReplyDeleteHannah,
ReplyDeleteYES, Jane! I think she probably wins in the dinner companion category;) So many Austen fans out there! We'd have to have tea, of course, like you said, and lots of rose petal sandwiches and tea things...
So happy you are wanting to meet Roxanna and my Colonel McLinn. Hope it blesses your socks off! BTW, I'm hoping you're glad to be on solid ground instead of sailing:) You lead a novel-worthy life, Miss Hannah! Praying your WIP is going well if you're working on that!
Kav, LOL, I TOLD YOU the breed! Sigh. My fingers are way ahead of my brain...
ReplyDeleteOnly one? I guess it would have to be Abigail Adams. Such a strong, intelligent woman who stood by her man through a lifetime of hard things.
ReplyDeleteI think it is hard to narrow down one historical figure I would like to meet so I took kind of a different approach. I would love to go back and talk to a few of my ancestors. My grandma on my father's side was fresh from Poland but because of the divorce of my parents when I was young I don't remember her at all. I would ask her many questions about migrating to the USA. I also want to talk to my great, great, great grandmother who was Native American. I would sit at her feet and have her tell me many stories from her childhood and try to see if I am like her at all. I know there are times I scare my patients to death because of how quietly walk in their room. Is this my native american heritage? But on the flip side I can be very loud and gregarious! Is this from my polish grandmother?!?! What a combination huh? Polish and Native American. God sure knows how to put together a melting pot of cultures to make up this one me :)
ReplyDeleteStacie
On my preference page it is telling me to pre-order TCL! I will be doing that very soon!!
Kristen,
ReplyDeleteAbigail is one of my favs, too. And only naming one is beyond difficult! You all have helped me tremendously in this upcoming interview, giving me food for thought as to this question. I'm able to see a bigger picture now...
I think you watched the miniseries titled "John Adams" and enjoyed it as much as I did. Time to re-watch, I think. I think the acting was so very find and showed just how self-sacrificing they were and how devoted as a couple:)
Oh, Stacie, Love that preference page:) I need to order some myself. Isn't that the craziest thing - an author having to order her own books?! I just had to order more CML and TFD.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a rich, interesting heritage. Love learning more about your family hx. Americans are such a melting pot, for sure. That's what makes us so unique, I think. Hope the hospital work is challenging and enriching at the same time. I know you're a blessing!
Laura, you would probably love to see the document I got my aunt Memorial Day weekend. It's about my great-great grandfather's involvement with the feud. When the feud happened, the governors of both KY and WV were friendly to their people, and would not extradite them to stand trial. About ten years after the feud, the new governors were willing to extradite. So my great-great grandfather, Albert Thompson, went into hiding. So did a lot of the other feudists. His brother traveled to Logan County, WV to see if there were any indictments against Albert. The document is a letter the brother wrote to their father, telling him there were not any major indictments against Albert. They were worried about a murder indictment because at least one person had been killed in the raid. The only charge was for something called "banding together", and it would be a $25 fine. Albert's brother wrote that he and the other brothers could go together and pay that. There's also a notarized statement from the Logan county courthouse saying there were no indictments against him.
ReplyDeleteThe letter was found a cabin, probably sometime between the 1940's-1960's. There's a copy of a newspaper article along with the copy of the letter, but the newspaper article does not have the date.
Michelle, That's so fascinating to think that your very own ancestor was a big part of such a famous/infamous feud!! Love the detail you've given here, right down to all the hiding and then the $25 fine which would have been a huge fee in those days. Interesting that they wanted to do the right thing and make things right on their end. That says so much. Oh, love this! It's quite novel-worthy;) But you know that!! Thanks so much for coming back and taking time to tell me. It's a missing piece of history that you don't hear about and something I find riveting.
ReplyDeleteOh Laura, I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of The Colonel's Lady! The release can't get here soon enough to suit me. :)
ReplyDeleteRuth, I'm so thankful you're my reader! And friend! I really treasure your reviews as they're so in-depth and honest. I really want to blog about reviews and how, as an author, I understand the tricky side of reviewing, particularly since every book garners a different response, not all favorable. I do hope you enjoy this book immensely. It's very different than the first two as I had to expand my POV to include my hero. Hopefully, it works well for you and others. We'll soon find out:) Bless you for your support and shared excitement. It means so much!
ReplyDeleteLaura, I've pre-ordered The Colonel's Lady, and I don't think I've ever done that before. I'm so looking forward to this novel.
ReplyDeleteMy historical figure for a dinner companion: I really like somebody else's suggestion of C. S. Lewis, and I'm going to copy it. Lewis was an adult convert, like myself, and I have the romantic idea that we would understand one another pefectly, without even needing to speak. :-)
Rosslyn,
ReplyDeleteOh, bless you for that! It's quite good timing on your part as I've recently finished your beautiful book!! You should be so proud as it is a fine read. I have to post reviews for you and Kaye Dacus on her latest and hope to get to that this coming week. I was about to launch into what was especially moving about the story but guess I should save that for my review! I think I'll post on CBD and Amazon. Again, thanks so much for buying TCL. I'm gearing up for the release just as I know you're in the thick of things yourself.
I think Lewis would get a good chuckle at us both;) He would probably have some words of wisdom to impart about our writing journeys. Thanks so much for coming by. Look for those reviews soon!