tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post2424293391970988220..comments2023-11-02T05:00:35.159-07:00Comments on A Pen for Your Thoughts and Mine: A Talk with Lena Nelson DooleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-68678760454640621402009-08-22T10:37:36.351-07:002009-08-22T10:37:36.351-07:00I usually have a recommendation from someone else ...I usually have a recommendation from someone else or from a blog or online review. Then I read the back cover blurb. Although I will admit a great cover draws me in at the store. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-66039898922310844312009-08-21T15:20:02.775-07:002009-08-21T15:20:02.775-07:00The Genre, the book cover art, book blurb on the b...The Genre, the book cover art, book blurb on the back, the author all cause me to take a moment and see if I might like to read the book. <br /><br />Stomi<br />ladystorm282001[at]yahoo[dot]comStormihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157799090129414984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-79051417926869776882009-08-15T08:43:46.784-07:002009-08-15T08:43:46.784-07:00I am enjoying these comments so much. Keep em comi...I am enjoying these comments so much. Keep em coming! We all learn a lot by seeing what others look for in a book...before they turn the first page.<br /><br />Good to see your faces and names. It was a joy interviewing Lena. Tell your friends to come by if they haven't yet. I always love what other authors and readers have to say.<br /><br />As far as what I look for...<br />I first find the genre I'm interested in. Then I see what the back blurb says. Then I see what others are writing about it. And I go from there. Anymore, I don't rely on the covers, because you can't always guarantee what the cover artist is going to put there depending on your publisher.<br /><br />Blessings<br />ShirleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237137146322873116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-50101024456746534712009-08-14T23:09:53.941-07:002009-08-14T23:09:53.941-07:00Hi Lena,
I follow your blog - and enjoy it very m...Hi Lena,<br /><br />I follow your blog - and enjoy it very much. I'm new to ACFW and I'm having a ball. I've taken some of the classes and I have a WIP. I've learned so much from joining. Usually I choose the genre that I enjoy most, then I go by author or title or even the book cover. Just whatever catches my eye. Keep up the good work and I will continue to learn.<br />Deborah M<br />debbiejeanm[at]gmail[dot]comDeborah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988100121160531753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-26464899399059493472009-08-13T11:44:23.894-07:002009-08-13T11:44:23.894-07:00Sorry to take so long to come back. I'm really...Sorry to take so long to come back. I'm really busy writing a contracted book and planning my husband's surprise birthday celebration.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-30800795133632715502009-08-13T05:59:40.978-07:002009-08-13T05:59:40.978-07:00Thank you for this great interview!
What draws me...Thank you for this great interview!<br /><br />What draws me to purchase a book is first, the title. Because I love words, a catchy title seems to promise a great read. Then, the cover. Lots of color, and an intriguing snippet of the story. <br />Would love you to enter my name in the drawing; thank you!<br />jeanettelevellie(at)gmail(dot)comJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-27501782801304004162009-08-11T08:41:05.426-07:002009-08-11T08:41:05.426-07:00Glad you came by the blog. Some of you are familia...Glad you came by the blog. Some of you are familiar to me.<br /><br />I like a cover that jumps out at you and says, "Choose me!!" That makes me pick up the book and read the back cover copy. Then I read the first pageLena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-31607649811458600482009-08-11T07:35:44.335-07:002009-08-11T07:35:44.335-07:00There are several things that draw me to a book. I...There are several things that draw me to a book. I am on ACFW group and when I see a blog out about a book or author, I will definitely read that. Also devour any catalogs talking about books. If I am visiting a book store, a cover will draw me to the book and than what the book is about. I also am always checking to see if new books are out by authors that I am familiar with and whose books I enjoy reading.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Jo<br />ladijo40(at)aol(dot)comJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701821129126576340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-89892944041912010212009-08-10T18:50:08.191-07:002009-08-10T18:50:08.191-07:00First of all, I devour CBD's fiction catalogs....First of all, I devour CBD's fiction catalogs. Between that and Christian blogs, I've discovered many great books and authors.<br /><br />I am drawn to certain types of books - relationship drama, romance, cozy mystery, and historical, for instance - so I always check out authors in those genres, both established and new.<br /><br />Christian fiction books have some of the best covers I've ever seen, so they can also be a draw.<br /><br />That was a fun question. And I'd love to read Cranberry Hearts, so thank you for the giveaway.<br /><br />cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] netCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691366747122379190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-62186839460021191032009-08-10T12:24:26.594-07:002009-08-10T12:24:26.594-07:00I usually go to the book section that I am interes...I usually go to the book section that I am interested in, from there I am drawn to the cover first, then I read the description of the story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-31878571695010261182009-08-10T12:06:37.743-07:002009-08-10T12:06:37.743-07:00What draws me:
1. Writer name recognition
2. Revie...What draws me:<br />1. Writer name recognition<br />2. Reviews<br />3. Sometimes the picture on the book<br />4. Interviews<br />5. Historicals, mysteries, suspense, and love inspired historicals. <br />6. Adventurous to try a new genre<br />desertrose5173 at gmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com