tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post5335100945062850992..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Review and ReflectionTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-40263911934909949752010-08-16T05:36:56.565-07:002010-08-16T05:36:56.565-07:00@ Jackee, thanks for your comment on The Mist Chas...@ Jackee, thanks for your comment on The Mist Chasers query. I recently added the sentence you pointed out. Figures I'd put in a typo. All fixed!<br /><br />@ Missed Periods, thanks. Aubrie's metaphors always fit the time/place she's writing about.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-66680429506750634002010-08-15T22:36:07.743-07:002010-08-15T22:36:07.743-07:00So wonderful of you to be so supportive. Great rev...So wonderful of you to be so supportive. Great review. I am a fan of unique metaphors.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-30504758737855077742010-08-15T20:54:05.635-07:002010-08-15T20:54:05.635-07:00Congrats on your first review and congrats to Aubr...Congrats on your first review and congrats to Aubrie on her book--sounds like a winner! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Theresa, now I'm off to check out your Mist query. :o)Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-59459171692377960732010-08-15T12:00:21.702-07:002010-08-15T12:00:21.702-07:00@ Lola, we agree on all things, Aubrie.
You have ...@ Lola, we agree on all things, Aubrie.<br /><br />You have a wonderful rest of your weekend too.<br /><br />Stay tuned for an guest blog about BlogHer.<br /><br />@ WritingNut, thank you!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-38855477693724585292010-08-15T07:18:01.494-07:002010-08-15T07:18:01.494-07:00Amazing review Theresa! And I agree with you, Aub...Amazing review Theresa! And I agree with you, Aubrie is wonderful :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-69267433407734017822010-08-14T20:30:51.295-07:002010-08-14T20:30:51.295-07:00YAY! Aubrie is such a sweet person. I enjoy her bl...YAY! Aubrie is such a sweet person. I enjoy her blog and her comments on mine. I look forward to reading her book. (yes, it is a lovely cover)<br /><br />Well done, Theresa. :)<br /><br />Have a wonderful rest of your weekend!<br />Love,<br />Lola<br /><br />PS-I'm glad you had fun at BlogHer. I look forward to hearing more about it.Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-52020263069765996932010-08-14T19:29:52.205-07:002010-08-14T19:29:52.205-07:00@ Kimberly, reviewing only books you love sounds l...@ Kimberly, reviewing only books you love sounds like a smart idea.<br /><br />@ Shelley, thanks. It's nice to know you enjoy her stories too. <br /><br />Our books being reviewed one day... wow - agreed!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-17959424898323498622010-08-14T17:31:52.146-07:002010-08-14T17:31:52.146-07:00Aubrie is a fantastic writer, and I highly recomme...Aubrie is a fantastic writer, and I highly recommend her books/short stories. Great review! I understand how writing reviews can be challenging... and to think that our books could be reviewed one day... wow.Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-64467000542305142012010-08-14T15:14:57.271-07:002010-08-14T15:14:57.271-07:00Great first review!! I was a little hesitant at fi...Great first review!! I was a little hesitant at first about reviewing, but now... piece of cake. And usually, I only review books that I really, really love, so that makes it much easier. :)Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-74715226557400425872010-08-14T14:11:42.285-07:002010-08-14T14:11:42.285-07:00@ Cleemckenzie, thank you!
@ Hilary, thanks for t...@ Cleemckenzie, thank you!<br /><br />@ Hilary, thanks for the nice comment.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-44230099214904173682010-08-14T11:00:43.917-07:002010-08-14T11:00:43.917-07:00Hi Theresa .. that was great .. as others have sai...Hi Theresa .. that was great .. as others have said - you've done a good job - supporting a friend, who obviously supports you in your quest .. and now writing your first review - here's to many more. Malcifer sounds an intriguing read - and like you .. the mix of characters and story will draw us along and in ..<br /><br />Thanks - great post and review .. of what appears to be a really good book by Aubrie .. have good weekends .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-92168550138521765572010-08-14T10:14:52.690-07:002010-08-14T10:14:52.690-07:00There's a first time for everything, I'm t...There's a first time for everything, I'm told. Congratulations for taking the leap and doing a great job reviewing.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-58639482671496920332010-08-14T09:23:41.364-07:002010-08-14T09:23:41.364-07:00@ Vicki, I was worried about disappointing Aubrie ...@ Vicki, I was worried about disappointing Aubrie too. She seemed to like it so I'm happy.<br /><br />I guess I'll do more in the future if I can find an angle (read: talk about me and my issues).<br /><br />@ Helen, thank you! You should check out one of her books.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-87915005083341651582010-08-14T06:51:41.619-07:002010-08-14T06:51:41.619-07:00You did a great job on the review. Sounds like Aub...You did a great job on the review. Sounds like Aubrie Dionne writes fascinating characters and storylines that will keep you turning pages. And I do love the cover!<br /><br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Helen</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-74396967268292379582010-08-14T06:31:24.010-07:002010-08-14T06:31:24.010-07:00I've got a couple reviews to do. I hesitate b...I've got a couple reviews to do. I hesitate because I WISH I did more detailed analysis and I feel like my superficial "I liked it because _____" is a bit of a cop out. <br /><br />I also don't want my review to be a disappointment to the authors I like and respect so much. <br /><br />So KUDOs to you for overcoming my fears (hahaha...I project them on to everyone else, didn't you know?) and jumping into the review circle!Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-62753259978113660002010-08-13T15:20:39.326-07:002010-08-13T15:20:39.326-07:00@ Alex, thanks!
@ Barbra, I'm glad the review...@ Alex, thanks!<br /><br />@ Barbra, I'm glad the review was helpful.<br /><br />@ Aubrie, no problem!<br /><br />@ Amanda, I'm happy to know I'm not so bad!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-15821180791505018732010-08-13T14:47:22.235-07:002010-08-13T14:47:22.235-07:00Lovely review!
See, you're not so bad. ;]Lovely review!<br /><br />See, you're not so bad. ;]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-24545539379789989782010-08-13T14:02:38.619-07:002010-08-13T14:02:38.619-07:00Thank you so much for the review!! :) I'm so g...Thank you so much for the review!! :) I'm so glad you liked! <br /><br />to answer Walter's comment, I paid an artist to use her picture for the cover. GSP usually lets me do my own covers, which I love about them.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone who commented!Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-62943349615774858552010-08-13T13:19:13.769-07:002010-08-13T13:19:13.769-07:00Cool, glad you started doing reviews. Time is very...Cool, glad you started doing reviews. Time is very precious to me and I ask lots of people what they think before I even start reading one....that is...unless one really speaks to me.<br />Thanks Theresa!Barbra The Bloggesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865022092066354784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-92140283872788045332010-08-13T12:23:02.001-07:002010-08-13T12:23:02.001-07:00I think you did a fine job with your first review!...I think you did a fine job with your first review!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-22764175220874360672010-08-13T11:44:20.170-07:002010-08-13T11:44:20.170-07:00@ Old Kitty, thank you. I never think of my posts...@ Old Kitty, thank you. I never think of my posts and succinct! <br /><br />@ Angie, thanks. I appreciate it.<br /><br />@ Steph Sinkhorn, she's a tough woman - I like it too.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-48744512101991677032010-08-13T11:18:42.764-07:002010-08-13T11:18:42.764-07:00Sounds like a cool premise! Ladies with swords... ...Sounds like a cool premise! Ladies with swords... I like it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034419617457525778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-4243008661572283252010-08-13T10:28:10.358-07:002010-08-13T10:28:10.358-07:00Thanks for posting a review. I've always enjoy...Thanks for posting a review. I've always enjoyed Aubrie's work. Nice job.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-21876459240753779862010-08-13T09:10:16.635-07:002010-08-13T09:10:16.635-07:00Yay!! Your first review!! Wonderful! It's succ...Yay!! Your first review!! Wonderful! It's succint and to the point - which is always good!<br /><br />And what a cover - it is very eye-catching.<br /><br />Well done you!! Well done Aubrie - good luck with this book!!!<br /><br />take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-2664076071479765352010-08-13T08:47:33.525-07:002010-08-13T08:47:33.525-07:00@ Susan, I had read and enjoyed your review. I ag...@ Susan, I had read and enjoyed your review. I agree, Aubrie does have a way with language.<br /><br />@ Brigid, her writing style is unique. I think I'd know she was the author just by reading it.<br /><br />@ Talli, I'll keep an eye out for your future review.<br /><br />@ Walter, I just sent her an e-mail, asking her to respond to your question in the comments.<br /><br />@ Jaydee, I'm glad to hear this will be on your TBR pile. <br /><br />Being supportive is the best part of blogging (besides venting). What did we all do without it?Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.com