tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post4943560513738264450..comments2023-11-02T05:00:35.159-07:00Comments on A Pen for Your Thoughts and Mine: THERE'S NO DENYING IT! JULIE'S HERE!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-63367870587652224222009-06-02T09:50:14.094-07:002009-06-02T09:50:14.094-07:00Thank you for hosting Julie Lessman! And thanks t...Thank you for hosting Julie Lessman! And thanks to Julie for the book!!Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-70816649059588248872009-05-18T10:15:00.000-07:002009-05-18T10:15:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for your honesty, "anonymous."
...Thank you so much for your honesty, "anonymous." <br /><br />Authors don't always receive the best reviews...I know, because I still don't get the top rating for my Flame from Within, but that's because I have a ways to go with my learning. (I'll get there)<br /><br />I do believe it is best we hear all that reviewers have to say, since reviewers are an example of our readers. <br /><br />I know it isn't easy sometimes to write those thoughts down. <br /><br />I, too, find that I stop reading a book I am trying to take a look at, if it doesn't do anything to keep me going. <br /><br />One reviewer of my own recent Civil War novel wrote she got to a place where it was difficult to go on (Her reasoning was because I had to enter a dark area with my heroine, and it was difficult for her.) but I'm glad she plugged on. I also appreciated her comments and review of my story.<br /><br />Her reasoning was different from yours for the book you spoke about, and that has to make it even more difficult to leave a review. <br /><br />Whatever the review is, each one helps us so much--whether or not the result may always be what we'd hoped for. The important thing to me is that the good can be shared along with the not-so-good.<br /><br />Your comments are welcome here, always. Thank you for writing in your comments.<br /><br />Blessings<br />Shirley Kiger ConnollyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237137146322873116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-65476813857085135382009-05-17T19:42:00.000-07:002009-05-17T19:42:00.000-07:00I didn't think A PASSION MOST PURE was smut--not a...I didn't think A PASSION MOST PURE was smut--not at all. I found it boring. I put it down at about page 70 and gave it to a buddy who I figured would like it. As I read it, the entire plot in those 70 pages was: he puts the moves on. She resists (sort of), and gets mad at him. He backs off. He puts the moves on. She resists. He backs off.<br /><br />It didn't interest me. I suppose some might say if I'd given it another 20 pages I'd have gotten into it, but I didn't want to. So I'm bad. I bailed.<br /><br />I no longer stick with books I find boring. Sorry but it's true.<br /><br />No apologies. But I find I don't always like the books I'm supposed to like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-22292442637626452462009-05-16T10:25:00.000-07:002009-05-16T10:25:00.000-07:00Julie, I live south of Atlanta in Jonesboro, GA. ...Julie, I live south of Atlanta in Jonesboro, GA. Murals from GWTW are painted on the sides of some buildings downtown, and the Battle of Jonesboro is "fought" locally every October. I doubt there's any truth to it, but the county I live in claims to be the home of Tara. Good for tourism, though!Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691366747122379190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-58812691072645797592009-05-14T11:04:00.000-07:002009-05-14T11:04:00.000-07:00Oh, Carole ... you live in GWTW country??? That sh...Oh, Carole ... you live in GWTW country??? That should give you two chances in the pot, in my opinion!! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment -- good luck!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-1525631144226391282009-05-14T10:13:00.000-07:002009-05-14T10:13:00.000-07:00Sorry...I forgot to leave my e-mail in the previou...Sorry...I forgot to leave my e-mail in the previous post. <br /><br />cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] netCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691366747122379190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-77432172742885459012009-05-14T09:55:00.000-07:002009-05-14T09:55:00.000-07:00I am so glad that Julie has burst onto the scene i...I am so glad that Julie has burst onto the scene in the Christian fiction market! I live in an area that's often called "Gone with the Wind country" so I love the impact Margaret Mitchell had on Julie. I was a teen in the early 60s, so I also hope the Baby Boomers series develops. <br /><br />I save Julie's books for seasons when I have lots of time to read, and am never disappointed. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of A Passion Denied.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691366747122379190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-8798134104564001022009-05-13T18:29:00.000-07:002009-05-13T18:29:00.000-07:00Oh-oh, Shirley ... that could be good ... and that...Oh-oh, Shirley ... that could be good ... and that could be bad. YIKES!! I hope you don't agree with the "smut" lady! :)Julie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-7375716119289777402009-05-13T16:12:00.000-07:002009-05-13T16:12:00.000-07:00Well, Julie
I have been reading your book and gasp...Well, Julie<br />I have been reading your book and gasping for air throughout <br /><br />What can I sayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237137146322873116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-63884324717207881232009-05-13T16:09:00.000-07:002009-05-13T16:09:00.000-07:00You don't trust me, SHIRLEY???? Smart girl! :)
NA...You don't trust me, SHIRLEY???? Smart girl! :)<br /><br />NADE, thanks for stopping by ... here's hoping too ... :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-60413767576967065342009-05-13T15:17:00.000-07:002009-05-13T15:17:00.000-07:00I think I'd enjoy these books. Here's hoping........I think I'd enjoy these books. Here's hoping.........<br />Sylvia GNadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787629805724303247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-55643736489054643342009-05-13T13:39:00.000-07:002009-05-13T13:39:00.000-07:00Do you think we can trust Julie?Do you think we can trust Julie?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237137146322873116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-29218346916367175952009-05-13T13:36:00.000-07:002009-05-13T13:36:00.000-07:00Oh, but it IS!
LOL
Just kidding
ShirleyOh, but it IS!<br />LOL<br />Just kidding<br /><br />ShirleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237137146322873116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-65739195398447173942009-05-13T13:34:00.000-07:002009-05-13T13:34:00.000-07:00TAMMY A ... great to see you making the rounds, gi...TAMMY A ... great to see you making the rounds, girl!! Three commenters who did the same thing (left comments on most of my blog interviews) have already won, so it definitely pays off.<br /><br />And, GAIL, WOW, that makes me smile that the "smut" comment convinced you to buy it. Honestly, it really isn't, trust me. It's just that romance in the Christian market has been so tame for so long, that ANYTHING that gives "a kiss" more than a line or two or doesn't wait till mid or end of book to introduce it seems like smut to some people. And believe me, I definitely give it more than a line or two ... and it's pretty much throughout the book too. Oh well, some of us just like a lot of romance, eh? :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-43888515690935041092009-05-13T10:40:00.000-07:002009-05-13T10:40:00.000-07:00Julie
LOL, the "smut" one is probably the one tha...Julie<br /><br />LOL, the "smut" one is probably the one that convinced me to buy it! I seriously doubted it would be "smut" and it certainly is not. <br /><br />GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09756574480039661649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-58576297170136767802009-05-13T09:33:00.000-07:002009-05-13T09:33:00.000-07:00another great interview.
I would love to be entere...another great interview.<br />I would love to be entered in the drawing for A Passion Denied! <br />Thanks so much!<br />Tammy A<br />Tatertam1@aol.comTammyAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-45178088853238390032009-05-13T08:23:00.000-07:002009-05-13T08:23:00.000-07:00Thanks again, LINDA, for making the rounds on my b...Thanks again, LINDA, for making the rounds on my blog interviews! You better be careful or you will win a book that way ... :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-66746483823327787542009-05-13T07:47:00.000-07:002009-05-13T07:47:00.000-07:00Interesting that your books influenced a couple th...Interesting that your books influenced a couple that they passed your books back and forth so they could have a great relationship. That's the kind of story writing that's pertinent and the kind I love!<br />Please enter me in your contest.<br /><br />desertrose5173 at gmail dot comLindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-70972084337564582872009-05-11T15:51:00.000-07:002009-05-11T15:51:00.000-07:00GAIL, okay, now you convinced me!! So I guess I sh...GAIL, okay, now you convinced me!! So I guess I shouldn't be put off by the blog reviewer who said she put A Passion Denied down halfway through because "In my opinion, smut is smut. Even if you slap God's name in it on occasion it's still smut." I have to admit, that one HURT, but thank you for your comment that tells me reviews like that can also help my cause ... :)<br /><br />MEZ!!! You just gotta win a book soon, girl, so keep it up. And thanks for your comment, sweetie!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-56284590768652741882009-05-11T10:20:00.000-07:002009-05-11T10:20:00.000-07:00I would love to read Patrick and Marcy's story. I ...I would love to read Patrick and Marcy's story. I really enjoy their deep love and devotion to each other and how it spills over into their family. Toss my name in the hat for A Passion Denied. Thanks!<br /><br />worthy2bpraised[at]gmail[dot]comMerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501893347195105854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-22124061955746219422009-05-10T21:58:00.000-07:002009-05-10T21:58:00.000-07:00I hope there is still time to enter to win this bo...I hope there is still time to enter to win this book. I cannot wait to read it. LOVE Julie's writing. So honest and real. <br /><br />Julie, I just got your newsletter that asked people to post reviews, but only good one, but I have to say it was a bad review that got me to buy your first book! So one person's bad review is another person's good review.<br /><br />Gail<br />bookwurm70 at gmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-63224573427639076182009-05-10T20:34:00.000-07:002009-05-10T20:34:00.000-07:00JESSICA, so you have an editor too, and deadlines?...JESSICA, so you have an editor too, and deadlines?? Oh, the pressure, but a small price to pay to be able to write, eh? Thank you for dropping by to leave a comment and for your excitement about my books -- I SOOO appreciate it!<br /><br />Oh, CAROLYNN, I am heartbroken to hear about little Cheyenne's dad! I am saying one for her RIGHT NOW that God will usher her and her family through this tragedy. Please give her a hug for me, will you?<br /><br />PATTI!!!! Thank you SO much for stopping by, sweetie, and I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!<br /><br />REBORNBUTTERFLY, we definitely have to get you the first book in this series or die trying!! Already two other frequent commenters on my blog interviews (Sherrinda and Steelergirl) have won books with their diligence, so you could be next! Good luck and thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-70753982572462091672009-05-10T19:43:00.000-07:002009-05-10T19:43:00.000-07:00Are you letting the winner choose the book? If so ...Are you letting the winner choose the book? If so please enter my name!<br />I already have Denied, but i need copies of the other two!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-54126241613158113292009-05-10T18:38:00.000-07:002009-05-10T18:38:00.000-07:00Be forewarned: Once you start this book, you won't...Be forewarned: Once you start this book, you won't want to stop! The interplay between the sisters, NOW ALLIES, will warm your little heart. And Julie's captured my soul with a poignant scene on a chapel pew. Did I mention I've only just STARTED the book??????<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />Patti LacyPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-65664610348911554282009-05-10T10:46:00.000-07:002009-05-10T10:46:00.000-07:00Hi,
Please, please enter me, I'm dying to read th...Hi, <br />Please, please enter me, I'm dying to read this book! I would also love to read Marcy and Patrick's story, I love their relationship!<br /><br />Julie, on one of the last interviews you commented on my display picture. It's actually not me, it's my little cousin Cheyenne, you can't really tell cause the picture is so small. <br />I agree with you, a picture like that would make a great cover for Katie's book! <br />Cheyenne is a cute, little trouble maker, who I love to pieces.<br />She's going through a hard time, her Daddy died a few months ago from cancer. She doesn't understand why she can't see him anymore. We miss him terribly...but life must go on.<br /><br />Anyway thanks for the chance to win your book, I look forward to reading each and every one of them. :)Carolynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00473152934136393375noreply@blogger.com