tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post8304881339149967655..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Favorite Summer ReadTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-1186167078925276302011-09-05T17:50:17.597-07:002011-09-05T17:50:17.597-07:00@ MadDonna, I don't know Soul Surfer. I'll...@ MadDonna, I don't know Soul Surfer. I'll have to look it up. Thanks for the recommendation!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-84467984394701617722011-09-05T17:17:38.902-07:002011-09-05T17:17:38.902-07:00Thanks for stopping by! This summer, I'd have ...Thanks for stopping by! This summer, I'd have to say my favorite was "Soul Surfer".MaDonna Maurerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04157381592556792198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-20804031600184689962011-09-02T06:16:34.981-07:002011-09-02T06:16:34.981-07:00@ L. Diane Wolfe, I've gone through big non-fi...@ L. Diane Wolfe, I've gone through big non-fiction phases, but not in a while. Thanks for visiting!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-64990041105460982112011-09-02T06:03:11.662-07:002011-09-02T06:03:11.662-07:00I read many non-fiction books this summer and can&...I read many non-fiction books this summer and can't say any were a favorite. Circle of Secrets sounds good though.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-28308950170012828792011-08-30T11:04:16.070-07:002011-08-30T11:04:16.070-07:00@ LR, I've been trying to read more poetry thi...@ LR, I've been trying to read more poetry this year. First Jack Keroac and now Langston Hughes.<br /><br />Olive Kitteridge is everywhere in Maine. I think the author lives in Maine.<br /><br />You went to Ireland! YaY! Can't wait to hear all about it.<br /><br />I can't believe fall is approaching either. Boo.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-61285054792382667862011-08-30T08:51:02.734-07:002011-08-30T08:51:02.734-07:00I found a nice poetry book by an Irish author in D...I found a nice poetry book by an Irish author in Dublin. I don't often read poetry but I really like it. <br /><br />Also bought Olive Kitteridge in Ireland and like it so far (though the font is tiny).<br /><br />Hope you had a good summer! Can't believe fall's approaching. :)LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839870925431989156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-87440839633894037252011-08-30T03:09:38.462-07:002011-08-30T03:09:38.462-07:00@ Eric, I'm embarrassed to admit I haven't...@ Eric, I'm embarrassed to admit I haven't yet read Vonnegut. I've read a lot of earlier King, but think I missed Salem's lot. Thanks for the recommendations. <br /><br />I agree, we learn something from each read.<br /><br />@ Brigid, I'm so happy you can comment! I put my issue in the Blogger forum, and now I hope it's resolved. <br /><br />Yes, I liked that it's easier to communicate with authors we admire.<br /><br />@ Ciara, I've heard of Wasteland. I wish Lynn Rush the best. Thank you for the recommendation.<br /><br />@ GigglesandGuns, not a bad way to spend a summer. Glad you had fun!<br /><br />@ Kelly, 3 recommendations? Thanks! I'm especially interested in reading The Fourth Stall.<br /><br />@ Elana, glad to know your impression of Kimberley is similar to mine. Thanks for the comment.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-41805315086251998472011-08-29T20:34:22.267-07:002011-08-29T20:34:22.267-07:00Wow, you're very brave to read that book when ...Wow, you're very brave to read that book when you've had a personal experience. And Kimberley is one of my favorite people on the planet, and I'm so glad she reached out to you! What a great story.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-55972851474988566032011-08-29T12:21:13.122-07:002011-08-29T12:21:13.122-07:00That is so awesome when authors you admire connect...That is so awesome when authors you admire connect with you!<br /><br />My summer reads were Vampire Diaries, The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander, and A Scary Good Book by Anita Laydon Miller. I really, really loved the last two.Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-21071101201578125592011-08-29T10:34:02.432-07:002011-08-29T10:34:02.432-07:00I'm so ashamed (not really). I passed on readi...I'm so ashamed (not really). I passed on reading to write and make memories with my great grandson.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-88426623024033995952011-08-29T04:37:33.023-07:002011-08-29T04:37:33.023-07:00Wasteland by Lynn Rush. She is a debut author. Gre...Wasteland by Lynn Rush. She is a debut author. Great picks!Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-67929937891548164132011-08-29T03:22:09.224-07:002011-08-29T03:22:09.224-07:00I can comment, finally.
Really interesting books ...I can comment, finally. <br />Really interesting books and how lovely the authors communicate with their readers.Brigid O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646687391409208367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-49392418619369192362011-08-29T02:34:48.050-07:002011-08-29T02:34:48.050-07:00Favorite book so far this summer: I read Vonnegut&...Favorite book so far this summer: I read Vonnegut's <i>Breakfast for Champions</i>.<br /><br />As a writer, it taught me something (as reading his books usually do).<br /><br />Every character is important. All of them. They all have a story, they all have an agenda, they are all IMPORTANT!<br /><br />The book I read directly following was King's <i>'salem's Lot</i>.<br /><br />You know what I noticed in that book?<br /><br />That every character was important! They all had their own agenda.<br /><br />Remember that lesson from two writers who know/knew the craft.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-87017978306575041522011-08-28T17:54:19.975-07:002011-08-28T17:54:19.975-07:00@ Madeleine, glad you like the titles. Hope you g...@ Madeleine, glad you like the titles. Hope you get to read them. <br /><br />@ Cleemckenzie, thanks for going through the trouble to try a different browser. I posted the problem in the Blogger forums. <br /><br />And thank you for the link to my post!<br /><br />@ Michael, Neil Gaiman is definitely worth stalking. (Don't quote me on this.)<br /><br />@ Ann, I get like that too. I remind myself the people are long gone. Little consolation.<br /><br />@ Carol, I wish more people knew about her books. She's talented. I'd like to spread the word.<br /><br />@ Michelle, if your dad is from Louisiana, you'll probably appreciate these books even more than me.<br /><br />Thanks for telling me about Sheila Dalton and her book. Now I'm going to look it up!<br /><br />@ Carolina, I'm glad you read Kimberley's book too. I remember reading about The Healing Spell on a few blogs. When I finally read it, I kicked myself for waiting so long.<br /><br />@ Nas, I think the writing community is pretty supportive. I love seeing it from the published authors as well.<br /><br />@ Lynda, I find most of my books through blogs and Goodreads. Hearing about them from people I know, makes me more interested. <br /><br />I hope you read these two. If you do, tell me what you thought of 'em.<br /><br />@ L'Aussie, you wrote such a complimentary comment. Thank you very much! I'll keep trying on all fronts.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-48415936566022722322011-08-28T17:24:44.065-07:002011-08-28T17:24:44.065-07:00Theresa, this warmed my heart. It is so cool that ...Theresa, this warmed my heart. It is so cool that the author replied to you and you friended on FB. That's how it should be and it's lovely to hear. You do so much for writers. Nice to feel you're appreciated. Your writing is wonderful, so be encouraged. Keep sending out those queries.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-61060882784062314152011-08-28T17:15:38.573-07:002011-08-28T17:15:38.573-07:00Just goes to show that social media really does he...Just goes to show that social media really does help to connect authors with their readers and that it does make a difference. I want to buy these books on that alone! It helps that they both sound like really great reads, of course.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-65724027392345173052011-08-28T14:47:56.071-07:002011-08-28T14:47:56.071-07:00Hi Theresa,
How lovely that you made friends with...Hi Theresa,<br /><br />How lovely that you made friends with this author. I found that most authors are very warm and welcoming sorts and they also love to connect with readers.<br /><br />All the best!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-7826930354563528572011-08-28T05:43:25.153-07:002011-08-28T05:43:25.153-07:00Kimberley is just so wonderful. I adore her books ...Kimberley is just so wonderful. I adore her books and her! What a beautiful review, Theresa--lovely comments about Kimberley, too. I agree wholeheartedly!Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-79418747125572453202011-08-27T20:34:06.148-07:002011-08-27T20:34:06.148-07:00Theresa, although I’m sad to learn you had to go t...Theresa, although I’m sad to learn you had to go through what you did as a young teen, your reviews have made me very eager to read Kimberly’s books, especially since my dad was from Louisiana.<br /><br />The best book I’ve read this summer is Sheila Dalton’s psychological mystery/drama <i>The Girl in the Box</i>, which is scheduled for release in November. Sheila excels in bringing her character Inez to life—all without Inez ever saying a word. The mystery surrounding her and how she changes the lives of those who know her is incredibly powerful as is Sheila’s ability to smoothly weave in topics including Guatemalan culture, shamanism and autism.<br /><br />Plus, like Kimberly, Sheila is a published author who reaches out to others in a way that shows she truly cares about those who leave a comment. These are the kind of authors who are my role models!Michelle Fayardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323853315988838877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-33745292584680494772011-08-27T17:03:22.633-07:002011-08-27T17:03:22.633-07:00Kimberley Griffiths Little sounds like a genuinely...Kimberley Griffiths Little sounds like a genuinely good person. And Circle of Secrets sounds good, too. It's good the two of you connected.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-68630118444425148262011-08-27T13:46:23.821-07:002011-08-27T13:46:23.821-07:00Great reviews Theresa and a wonderful story of how...Great reviews Theresa and a wonderful story of how you connected with the authour. What a wonderful person to reach out like that! <br /><br />My favorite read this summer was, "Harold the King," by Helen Hollick. Even though Harold died on Oct 14, 1066 I mourned his death for weeks after closing the book wishing history could be remade.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-41361205236198522172011-08-27T13:08:33.656-07:002011-08-27T13:08:33.656-07:00I recently became "friends" with Neil Ga...I recently became "friends" with Neil Gaiman on Goodreads. I wonder if he read my review of it. Probably not. But yeah...I'm kinda stalking him now...Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-7518477210126329592011-08-27T08:30:22.699-07:002011-08-27T08:30:22.699-07:00You're right. I can post on your site using Sa...You're right. I can post on your site using Safari, but not Firefox. Anyway I just put a link to this post on my site and wanted you to know.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-91035439209744474072011-08-27T07:03:50.689-07:002011-08-27T07:03:50.689-07:00I definitely like the sound of these titles :O)I definitely like the sound of these titles :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-18582777005836489192011-08-27T06:26:03.680-07:002011-08-27T06:26:03.680-07:00@ Tara, yes, there's nothing like encouragemen...@ Tara, yes, there's nothing like encouragement from someone who is further along in his/her career than you.<br /><br />@ Susanna, yes, I like those stories better than the ones who were overnight successes. <br /><br />@ Liz, yes, I love how the Internet makes the writing community small and accessible.<br /><br />I'd love to know which books weren't worth mentioning, so I can avoid them!<br /><br />@ Jules, thank you for such an awesome comment. I'm glad you found my review personal. I've read several good books this summer, but I chose this one because there was more behind the book.<br /><br />@ Kimberley, I'm glad you like the review. You're a talented writer, so I want more people to buy your books! <br /><br />Seriously, I'm surprised over how many new authors don't reach out. I once wrote a post at the request of a blogger as a surprise to the debut author, then commented on the author's blog to tell her about it. This author never commented on her blog or my blog. I didn't do it for an acknowledgement, but I was surprised. I would be overwhelmed with gratitude if someone did that for me. <br /><br />I know you're far from a debut author, which makes it that much nicer that you contacted me. <br /><br />@ Damyanti, hi fellow campaigner! I hope you read the book. I think you'll like it. <br /><br />@ Julie, I'll have to check out Geek Love. Thanks for telling me!<br /><br />@ CherylAnne, it is the little things that keep us going!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.com