tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post9099839319114394973..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: On My Nightstand - A Hope Undaunted by Julie LessmanSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-18748906238691750952011-02-10T21:07:12.295-05:002011-02-10T21:07:12.295-05:00Hi Jen -
Yes, she's an excellent writer. I...Hi Jen -<br /><br />Yes, she's an excellent writer. I'm not totally convinced these are fictional characters. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-14972596929130839672011-02-10T21:06:06.040-05:002011-02-10T21:06:06.040-05:00Hi Sarah -
It's good to stretch and try diffe...Hi Sarah -<br /><br />It's good to stretch and try different genres. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-79051265113550520972011-02-10T21:02:37.569-05:002011-02-10T21:02:37.569-05:00Well, I don't write romance, so can't answ...Well, I don't write romance, so can't answer your question, but I've heard Julie Lessman is an author par exceellence! Thanks for the review, Suze.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-8547329843610518252011-02-10T20:02:03.751-05:002011-02-10T20:02:03.751-05:00even though I don't write romance..I think tha...even though I don't write romance..I think that's a great question. I'm just dabbling with writing drama...a bit of a change from non-ficiton and finding it harder yet at the same time...more freeing.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-79362657813644784812011-02-10T18:13:17.573-05:002011-02-10T18:13:17.573-05:00Hi Terri -
My blogskin seems to have disappeared....Hi Terri -<br /><br />My blogskin seems to have disappeared. It was fine this morning, so I'm mystified as to what is going on.<br /><br />Anyone have any suggestions? Maybe it's time for a new design. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-41313067345003459292011-02-10T18:06:27.392-05:002011-02-10T18:06:27.392-05:00It makes me wonder how romance writers keep the st...It makes me wonder how romance writers keep the storyline fresh. THank you for doing this nice review too:) <br />Only the outline of your heading shows up now and I can see why it was blocking half of your post--the line goes down into it but this time I could read it all!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-27731999846116190252011-02-10T17:24:06.132-05:002011-02-10T17:24:06.132-05:00Hi Alisa -
The romance genre is always popular. P...Hi Alisa -<br /><br />The romance genre is always popular. Publishers and readers can't get enough of these novels.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-29505504499155415802011-02-10T14:57:22.405-05:002011-02-10T14:57:22.405-05:00The book sounds amazing! I would like to try my ha...The book sounds amazing! I would like to try my hand in a little romance writing. Maybe future aspiration for me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-57697427507205082142011-02-09T22:01:37.122-05:002011-02-09T22:01:37.122-05:00Hi Lily -
Julie takes her characters on quite a r...Hi Lily -<br /><br />Julie takes her characters on quite a ride. You're not always sure there will be a "happily ever after."<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-90773939442193314872011-02-09T22:00:01.914-05:002011-02-09T22:00:01.914-05:00Hi Maria -
Thanks for the positive words. :)
I t...Hi Maria -<br /><br />Thanks for the positive words. :)<br /><br />I try to keep my recommendations balanced between readers and writers.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-26030757109669287232011-02-09T14:12:53.984-05:002011-02-09T14:12:53.984-05:00Even though 'they lived happily ever after'...Even though 'they lived happily ever after' is a cliche, it's the way an author makes his/her characters unique. When we feel we know them, we root for them, even if we do see the 'happily ever after' coming!Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-49442487233973789202011-02-09T12:30:57.939-05:002011-02-09T12:30:57.939-05:00Love your book reviews, Susan! Succinct with enoug...Love your book reviews, Susan! Succinct with enough information to draw your readers to want to read the story. Sounds like a captivating series - complete with character growth! Have a blessed week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-13919701801322672882011-02-09T10:58:52.153-05:002011-02-09T10:58:52.153-05:00Hi Diane -
You'd enjoy Julie's books. I&#...Hi Diane -<br /><br />You'd enjoy Julie's books. I'm totally absorbed with this family. I want to know what happens next. When she runs out of brothers and sisters, maybe she'll start with their kids.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-1335734305141264902011-02-09T10:57:21.054-05:002011-02-09T10:57:21.054-05:00Julie!!!
You're welcome. When is the next boo...Julie!!!<br /><br />You're welcome. When is the next book coming out? Which O'Connor will get the Julie treatment next? Or maybe it will be Emma?<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-15824623321606451552011-02-09T10:54:54.862-05:002011-02-09T10:54:54.862-05:00Hi Jessica -
I don't know how Julie keeps all...Hi Jessica -<br /><br />I don't know how Julie keeps all her characters straight. There are so many! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-56270940137850706072011-02-09T10:49:12.509-05:002011-02-09T10:49:12.509-05:00I've heard so many good things about this book...I've heard so many good things about this book and her as an author. I haven't read any of her stuff yet. Crazy, I know.... :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-30245407735902367742011-02-09T08:55:12.630-05:002011-02-09T08:55:12.630-05:00Susan!!! Thanks for your kind words -- SOOO apprec...Susan!!! Thanks for your kind words -- SOOO appreciated!! Glad you enjoyed AHU -- it's my favorite so far of all the books I've written. Katie is such a pistol and Luke is ... well, drool-factor #10, if you ask me, just edging past Mitch by a nose ... :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-36137337083956224842011-02-09T08:12:14.336-05:002011-02-09T08:12:14.336-05:00Hmmm, I'm not sure because I don't think m...Hmmm, I'm not sure because I don't think my freshness factor is quite up to par yet. Working on that though.<br />I love how Julie weaves in all the family members and makes each person unique and memorable.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com