tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post2440647686789659987..comments2024-03-19T14:52:00.000-07:00Comments on Coming Down the Mountain: Here's what makes it all worthwhile....Karen Jones Gowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-15003355191437315902010-04-27T19:53:01.431-07:002010-04-27T19:53:01.431-07:00The 70s were definitely not boring -- I was there ...The 70s were definitely not boring -- I was there and I speak from first-hand experience...Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-37202163185440809272010-04-26T08:54:02.200-07:002010-04-26T08:54:02.200-07:00Congratulations! What great news!Congratulations! What great news!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-39954233122112006752010-04-25T03:31:44.301-07:002010-04-25T03:31:44.301-07:00You've won the bonus $10 gift card in my conte...You've won the bonus $10 gift card in my contest - hooray! I was so excited to see your name come up! Please email me your address so I can get that in the mail. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-88925017196001268532010-04-24T18:19:14.055-07:002010-04-24T18:19:14.055-07:00You are such an inspiration!
Delighted for you :)...You are such an inspiration!<br /><br />Delighted for you :)Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-65205444693594204612010-04-24T11:19:29.829-07:002010-04-24T11:19:29.829-07:00Congratulations on your fabolous review. There'...Congratulations on your fabolous review. There's nothing better than a positive response from readers! And congratulations on how it was the bestselling title in your local store. That's truly an accomplishment because it means your local people were motivated to support you and that your writing efforts were appreciated by them. Not all local writers have that support.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-21379252950901853452010-04-24T09:59:21.469-07:002010-04-24T09:59:21.469-07:00...a positive review is the first major step at co......a positive review is the first major step at coming down that mountain. Well done, and thanks so much for visiting "So Close..." Onward!Elliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-51118031674531152452010-04-24T09:11:24.889-07:002010-04-24T09:11:24.889-07:00I absolutely love your postive attitude here and i...I absolutely love your postive attitude here and in your earlier blogs at which I to a peep. It is encouraging for all writers and I'm sure it shines through in your fiction. I will look for Farm Girl and look forward to reading it. If you weren't on another continent I'd have you on the programme...<br />Thanks so much for dropping by my blog<br />w<br />PS I love the giraffe and the thoughts at his feet.Wendy Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532817003318632539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-72418786089133851072010-04-24T08:05:49.719-07:002010-04-24T08:05:49.719-07:00I have a demographic only bcause people sometimes ...I have a demographic only bcause people sometimes ask for one. "19-44 males with some college education." But I reach people of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Still love the giraffe.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-49174911597654323782010-04-24T06:19:05.111-07:002010-04-24T06:19:05.111-07:00Congratulations! What a nice way to start the week...Congratulations! What a nice way to start the weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-78587980531366531062010-04-24T04:07:50.467-07:002010-04-24T04:07:50.467-07:00That's wonderful news, Karen. See, that's ...That's wonderful news, Karen. See, that's all I would wish for. That truly makes the process of writing rewarding.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-65511129976838673082010-04-24T02:34:08.020-07:002010-04-24T02:34:08.020-07:00Congratulations, Karen - great review!Congratulations, Karen - great review!Ellen Brickleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184391430927483100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-39827454112648246572010-04-23T23:01:27.449-07:002010-04-23T23:01:27.449-07:00Karen, that's so great! I think you're ab...Karen, that's so great! I think you're absolutely right than an experience like this makes all the hair pulling and teeth gnashing that goes along with writing worthwhile. And this is redundant since you've already seen it, but I do have an award for you.Angie Paxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16858564760009040975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-51492966095861639802010-04-23T22:30:40.106-07:002010-04-23T22:30:40.106-07:00How wonderful for you Karen :o)))))How wonderful for you Karen :o)))))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-25053645858935795752010-04-23T21:24:35.574-07:002010-04-23T21:24:35.574-07:00It's such an amazing feeling when someone read...It's such an amazing feeling when someone reads our work and loves it. What a great way to start your weekend!! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-2399161115022687382010-04-23T20:25:00.692-07:002010-04-23T20:25:00.692-07:00What a wondeful review she's written. Sounds l...What a wondeful review she's written. Sounds like a fantastic book, Karen!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-23458630951186578352010-04-23T19:31:19.791-07:002010-04-23T19:31:19.791-07:00Welcome to all the new followers here! I was surfi...Welcome to all the new followers here! I was surfing the blogs and lucky enough to find you, and so kind for you to return the favor :) I look forward to reading more on your blogs!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-46044546734616716472010-04-23T18:44:30.465-07:002010-04-23T18:44:30.465-07:00Congrats! What a feeling, when you put your
sweat...Congrats! What a feeling, when you put your<br />sweat n' tears, hopes n' dreams into a book and it is well received! I now, want to read it!<br />Connecting with kindred souls is what it is all about! I'm thrilled for you~Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-79627096368563569142010-04-23T18:27:01.675-07:002010-04-23T18:27:01.675-07:00I am delighted with all the positives from Barbara...I am delighted with all the positives from Barbara's review. Thrilled for your delight and of course the fact that you have found your demographic out here in blogland. Congrats Karen. I thoroughly enjoyed your book, but am not the prolific reviewer that my old friend Barbara is. Isn't she great?!?Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-46060959583610063112010-04-23T18:18:31.707-07:002010-04-23T18:18:31.707-07:00Congrats! That's great and what we all hope fo...Congrats! That's great and what we all hope for, the reader to connect with our stories. Thanks for coming by my blog, too, btw : )Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452401401599690217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-48168728978363065902010-04-23T17:48:07.018-07:002010-04-23T17:48:07.018-07:00Wow that is awesome! Who doesn't want to wake ...Wow that is awesome! Who doesn't want to wake up to news like that?? lol CONGRATS!!!!!! I will def check out your book after I finish the one I am currently reading! Her review sounded GREAT!T.J. Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916627399622909282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-79018196294809217122010-04-23T16:26:40.261-07:002010-04-23T16:26:40.261-07:00That has to be like the coolest thing... ever!!! I...That has to be like the coolest thing... ever!!! I hope you have a great weekend!!Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-18759877337455912672010-04-23T16:03:14.738-07:002010-04-23T16:03:14.738-07:00Roland, I like that image-- it really is casting b...Roland, I like that image-- it really is casting bread upon the water! Welcome to my blog!<br /><br />Raquel, Thanks! Yep my blog title pretty well sums me up!<br /><br />Alexandra, I just had to brag a little :) I don't always post about it when I get a good review, but since Barbara won the book on my 100 follower contest I figured I could here!<br /><br />Amy, the bookseller was impressed because Farm Girl outsold Willa Cather books in Willa Cather country lol! At least for that summer of its release. Thanks for visiting and commenting!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-84867282933317453512010-04-23T15:39:44.927-07:002010-04-23T15:39:44.927-07:00Your title of your blog is intriguing. I am so hap...Your title of your blog is intriguing. I am so happy for your Friday surprise. We write not knowing the reception of our efforts. We cast our bread upon the water, hoping not to get soggy sandwiches in return.<br /><br />Have a beautiful weekend, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-46155189848748813522010-04-23T15:37:20.379-07:002010-04-23T15:37:20.379-07:00Congratulations on your great review...and thanks ...Congratulations on your great review...and thanks for the follow. I love the title of your blog, by the way!Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-41529077004537884372010-04-23T15:20:45.841-07:002010-04-23T15:20:45.841-07:00Oh, that's wonderful, Karen! It must be a grea...Oh, that's wonderful, Karen! It must be a great feeling!Privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018596012893869692noreply@blogger.com