tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post7677877384416513868..comments2023-11-02T05:00:35.159-07:00Comments on A Pen for Your Thoughts and Mine: This Lady Carries Around a Needle and Thread to Keep Up That Tension!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-27860734277359076812011-09-03T15:55:32.348-07:002011-09-03T15:55:32.348-07:00I love all the Love Inspired books. Sandra, I know...I love all the Love Inspired books. Sandra, I know your book will be great! I know you are so excited about it!<br /><br />plhouston(at)bellsouth(dot)netPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581507891477684938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-44641194049282628252011-09-02T13:54:59.864-07:002011-09-02T13:54:59.864-07:00Ooh, Cathy, that's my favorite part of plottin...Ooh, Cathy, that's my favorite part of plotting too, trying to throw you off on who to really be worried about. :) You'll have to let me know if I surprised you in Deep Cover. <br /><br />Melanie, you and my editor! -grin- She's always reminding me to start out with that hint of danger/suspense as soon as possible.Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-34944380832628962222011-09-02T13:26:05.930-07:002011-09-02T13:26:05.930-07:00I love when a book starts out suspenseful. It make...I love when a book starts out suspenseful. It makes me want to continue to read it!<br /><br />frequentreader19 (at) gmail (dot) comMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540794842265255236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-78848825402085452562011-09-02T12:16:53.796-07:002011-09-02T12:16:53.796-07:00I like a new book to peak my interest in the begin...I like a new book to peak my interest in the beginning and keep me guessing the whole way through. It's especially exciting when I think I know what is going on and then BAM the author throws in an unexpected loop to wow me at the end. I am looking forward to reading your book when it comes out. Thank you for the chance to win it.<br /><br />Cathy<br />poohbr67(at)yahoo(dot)compoohbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888735399639169164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-71738292621760044702011-09-02T09:12:21.964-07:002011-09-02T09:12:21.964-07:00Absolutely, Pegg, this was something I had to lear...Absolutely, Pegg, this was something I had to learn through many rewrites as a new writer. In an effort to make my heroines have a strong personality, they came off as too unlikable. So like you say, most people won't be interested in her story. Now, I make sure to give even the villains some redeeming quality.Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-11740541078005547282011-09-02T08:09:09.184-07:002011-09-02T08:09:09.184-07:00The first thing I need is to connect with a charac...The first thing I need is to connect with a character and care about what happens to them. If I don't care about the character... I don't care about their story.<br /><br />twinwillowsfarm at gmail dot comPegg Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113756304449398701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-20341063506041609802011-09-01T18:48:45.510-07:002011-09-01T18:48:45.510-07:00Yay!! You've made my day :)Yay!! You've made my day :)Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-36675251900783787102011-09-01T18:44:07.892-07:002011-09-01T18:44:07.892-07:00Sandra, I read it on Amazon and WOW, did it ever g...Sandra, I read it on Amazon and WOW, did it ever get my attention. That is a book that I definately will have to read! :)Debbie Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997790389024449433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-49692734257922366862011-09-01T12:43:06.851-07:002011-09-01T12:43:06.851-07:00Thanks Debbie, I hope I succeed in making the book...Thanks Debbie, I hope I succeed in making the book come alive for you. If you're interested, I noticed the first few pages are up on Amazon.Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-44087437064448960882011-09-01T12:31:52.357-07:002011-09-01T12:31:52.357-07:00The first page has to come alive for me in order t...The first page has to come alive for me in order to continue reading it. I love it when the whole book keeps me in suspense. Congratulations on your new book. Thanks for the chance to win.<br /><br />Debbie Clark<br />debbiemcla(at)msn(dot)comDebbie Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997790389024449433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-67978995437903431222011-09-01T12:09:16.477-07:002011-09-01T12:09:16.477-07:00Hi Jodie,
I hope I succeed :)
Big hug!
SandraHi Jodie,<br /><br />I hope I succeed :) <br /><br />Big hug!<br /><br />SandraSandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-12168485222834815772011-09-01T09:48:37.147-07:002011-09-01T09:48:37.147-07:00Hi Sandra!
Can't wait to read your new book. ...Hi Sandra!<br /><br />Can't wait to read your new book. I'm so excited for you!<br /><br />I look for the author to grab my attention on the first page, and not let go until the last one.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Jodie Wolfe<br />digging4pearls(at)comcast(dot)netJodie Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13734191097693490693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-71919590591692709612011-09-01T08:32:34.993-07:002011-09-01T08:32:34.993-07:00Thanks so much, Charity. I really appreciate that....Thanks so much, Charity. I really appreciate that. <br /><br />Jo, so pleased that I've intrigued you. :)Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-70620033518739558392011-09-01T08:23:52.462-07:002011-09-01T08:23:52.462-07:00Great interview. The book sounds great and I am ho...Great interview. The book sounds great and I am hoping to win it.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Jo<br />ladijo40(at)aol(dot)comJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701821129126576340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-14508246451190434552011-09-01T08:19:43.699-07:002011-09-01T08:19:43.699-07:00I really look for that first paragraph to really o...I really look for that first paragraph to really open the book with a bang! I love when I am pulled in right away and that normally happens with a good opening:) I am a fan of suspense and I will be picking up Sandra's book when I get the chance. Thanks for the great interview, Shirley! And your book sounds wonderful, Sandra:)<br /><br />esterried[at]yahoo[dot]comGiveaway Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276720906524112349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-55766433333408494032011-08-31T18:30:09.572-07:002011-08-31T18:30:09.572-07:00I hope you'll be pleased with the amount of co...I hope you'll be pleased with the amount of conflict in this one, Janice. I'll be rooting for you...of course, I need to root for everyone, but...being the first commenter deserves an extra chance, don't you think?! :)Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-82192671597814695172011-08-31T16:47:38.885-07:002011-08-31T16:47:38.885-07:00I look for lots of conflict when I read a story.
...I look for lots of conflict when I read a story. <br />thanks for a great interview. I hope to win this time.<br />Janice IanJanice Iannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-24837141687320093912011-08-31T13:21:05.278-07:002011-08-31T13:21:05.278-07:00You're welcome, Shirley!
Thanks for having me...You're welcome, Shirley!<br /><br />Thanks for having me.Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.com