tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post1654848465214975014..comments2023-08-22T04:09:53.863-07:00Comments on The Write Stuff: Two Good Books -- Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt and The Lost Mother by Mary McGarry MorrisRosihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-73857642673593468662011-08-14T16:44:18.154-07:002011-08-14T16:44:18.154-07:00So glad to see you here, Joyce. I'll be review...So glad to see you here, Joyce. I'll be reviewing your books here soon. So looking forward to reading them.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-11664158077852003732011-08-13T18:04:56.065-07:002011-08-13T18:04:56.065-07:00Rosi, thanks for reviewing The Lost Mother. I was ...Rosi, thanks for reviewing The Lost Mother. I was not familiar with it but I definitely want to read!Joyce Moyer Hostetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153114928220349251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-31116923553424319632011-07-27T08:20:48.790-07:002011-07-27T08:20:48.790-07:00Thanks, Laura, for stopping by. Amie, I appreciate...Thanks, Laura, for stopping by. Amie, I appreciate your kind words. Watch for the upcoming author interview with the author of The Lost Mother. Love that book!!Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-43139668989006130892011-07-27T03:26:25.588-07:002011-07-27T03:26:25.588-07:00I hadn't heard of either of these, so thank yo...I hadn't heard of either of these, so thank you for such in-depth reviews. You've taken so much trouble over them, and they were so much more than a quick gloss over!Amie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116472165351759477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-18338621981271066112011-07-27T02:46:11.018-07:002011-07-27T02:46:11.018-07:00might have to give these a read!!might have to give these a read!!laurahttp://tinkerbelle86.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-32930408031027449102011-07-26T14:59:10.105-07:002011-07-26T14:59:10.105-07:00Thanks for stopping by, goodbyereality411. It'...Thanks for stopping by, goodbyereality411. It's always nice to see a new face, even if it was painted by Jan Vermeer.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-52490095240160843872011-07-26T14:10:12.706-07:002011-07-26T14:10:12.706-07:00I really enjoyed these reviews.I really enjoyed these reviews.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-14525040837770405002011-07-26T09:22:29.594-07:002011-07-26T09:22:29.594-07:00You are welcome. I'm happy to say Mary McGarry...You are welcome. I'm happy to say Mary McGarry Morris has agreed to do an email interview later this summer (YAY!), so look for that soon.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-40620265825631318122011-07-26T09:01:48.398-07:002011-07-26T09:01:48.398-07:00Hi Rosi. You always have such good recommendation...Hi Rosi. You always have such good recommendations. Thank you.Margaret Duartehttp://www.enterthebetween.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-64838924497015916342011-07-21T15:29:10.306-07:002011-07-21T15:29:10.306-07:00Thanks, Michelle, Morgan, Elizabeth, and Helen for...Thanks, Michelle, Morgan, Elizabeth, and Helen for stopping by and reading the reviews. I love these books and am happy to share them with others.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-74101153475553777262011-07-21T11:20:36.004-07:002011-07-21T11:20:36.004-07:00I've just read your last two blogs. I'm gl...I've just read your last two blogs. I'm glad to hear you're back to productive writing! Both of these books sound wonderful. Your reviews as usual are excellent! You always draw us into the story and never give away too much. <br />Helen JacobsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-25967094788634479432011-07-21T10:32:05.915-07:002011-07-21T10:32:05.915-07:00Glad to hear you are writing again. Your reviews ...Glad to hear you are writing again. Your reviews of both books were wonderful. I like books that break my heart. They always remind me that we are all in this together and that our business is to understand and feel and, when we can, help. These books don't just remind us we are human, they keep us human.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-1219211172397345002011-07-21T10:16:38.838-07:002011-07-21T10:16:38.838-07:00Thanks. I have OK For Now, and it's in my boo...Thanks. I have OK For Now, and it's in my book queue, based on your previous post. As far as genre labels, I agree that often I find they do not serve a useful purpose.Morgan H Mussellhttp://thefirstgates.conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141806273987183665.post-86418518486784929982011-07-21T08:10:55.581-07:002011-07-21T08:10:55.581-07:00Gary Schmidt is one of my all-time favorite author...Gary Schmidt is one of my all-time favorite authors, so I especially enjoyed today’s review, Rosi. And I’m delighted that the breezes of creativity are blowing the cloud of funk away.Michelle Fayardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323853315988838877noreply@blogger.com