tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post6405115168164938626..comments2023-11-02T05:00:35.159-07:00Comments on A Pen for Your Thoughts and Mine: SOME GREAT INSIGHTS FROM LOUISE!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-85168330338907001222010-02-18T04:38:48.934-08:002010-02-18T04:38:48.934-08:00Thank you, Christy. Those are the comments that ar...Thank you, Christy. Those are the comments that are so encouraging to a writer. We try our best to tell a compelling, well-researched story infused with the message of God's amazing grace. When we connect with readers, it's a huge blessing. Please let me know what you think of Ahab's Bride.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who left a comment. I hope you will all jot down those stories. I was in my forties when I began to write, and I have published friends who began much later. It's never too late!!<br />Blessings, Louise<br /><br />Google still won't take my password. :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-83880288831192336092010-02-17T20:18:18.381-08:002010-02-17T20:18:18.381-08:00I had a small dream of being a writer when I was i...I had a small dream of being a writer when I was in high school, and wrote a few stories that my family loved. But since then, I've just not had the time to try to pick it back up again. My dad has been encouraging me to do it, and maybe one day I'll swing back around to it.<br /><br />I have a friend that recommended Ahab's Bride to me as one of her favorites, and she's got great taste in books so I know it'll be a good one....it's waiting on my shelf to be picked up and read. :o) <br /><br />Really liked the description of the new book, so I'd love to be entered in the giveaway. I also found your site through Goodreads, and have become a follower of your blog! :o)<br /><br />Christy<br />orca0024 at yahoo dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224144362122882987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-49871669829269936222010-02-16T16:05:12.487-08:002010-02-16T16:05:12.487-08:00Oops! Should have signed that. It's me, Louise...Oops! Should have signed that. It's me, Louise. I couldn't get Google to accept my password.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-68744607124528771562010-02-16T16:03:40.905-08:002010-02-16T16:03:40.905-08:00My goodness! I go to work and come home to find al...My goodness! I go to work and come home to find all of these wonderful comments! Thank you to those who have said nice things about my books. It's my biggest thrill to hear that someone enjoyed one of my stories and, I hope, been drawn closer to the Lord. MaryE, I hope you'll write those stories down for your son. I never could get my parents to write down their stories, and it's such a loss for younger generations. Don't worry about grammar or structure. Just jot down notes. Well, I guess it helps if they're legible. LOL! Anyway, do write. You won't be sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-24553534160031512842010-02-16T11:25:18.187-08:002010-02-16T11:25:18.187-08:00I have never written a book. I guess I enjoy readi...I have never written a book. I guess I enjoy reading more than writing:) Occasionally I get the urge to write something but I never follow through on it. Maybe I should. I don't know. Thanks for the interview both of you. You always have some good interviews, Shirley:) And thanks for the thoghts, Louise. I would love to be entered in this giveaway as I have never read any of your books. Thanks!!<br /><br />esterried[at]yahoo[dot]comGiveaway Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276720906524112349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-68940143478071933862010-02-16T08:50:52.247-08:002010-02-16T08:50:52.247-08:00All the comments that are coming in are so excitin...All the comments that are coming in are so exciting to read, and I love, as I know Louise would agree, your answers to the questions about writing and about the interview itself. Thank you to Edna. You always find yourself here and are faithful to jump in with your response. And so many others. And to Carla. Lots of hugs for you for spreading the word about the interview and this blog. There is nothing like word of mouth. And to the newer folks who have come by. You are like jewels, all of you. <br />I'm sure Louise will be by soon to respond to you too as we wait for the final words offered by the readers here. BLESSINGS ALL.<br />ShirleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237137146322873116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-49027932612691080552010-02-15T17:37:20.527-08:002010-02-15T17:37:20.527-08:00I found out about your blog from the Goodreads gro...I found out about your blog from the Goodreads group too. I have read "Love Thine Enemy" and thoroughly enjoyed it. I find myself getting caught up in the historical novels from the nineteenth century. <br />I will share that I have not written down any stories but I have passed on some stories that I did on a continuing basis while I was in school. I told them to my sons when they were about 11 to 14 years old. My oldest son has asked me to write them down so that my family will have them. My oldest son is a science teacher at the high school level and an avid reader. So I guess maybe I should start to write them down for all of my family. <br /><br />marickst[at]hotmail[dot]comMaryEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-19388847936697909902010-02-15T14:54:42.550-08:002010-02-15T14:54:42.550-08:00Oops! I forgot my email address!
faithfulgirl4[at...Oops! I forgot my email address!<br /><br />faithfulgirl4[at]gmail[dot]comJulie J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728211953393442724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-30944392990570838042010-02-15T14:48:34.757-08:002010-02-15T14:48:34.757-08:00Great interview!! I've not heard of Louise bef...Great interview!! I've not heard of Louise before so it's nice to be introduced to a new author! I love historical fiction and this books sounds like one I'd greatly enjoy.<br /><br />To answer Louise's question, I have started a book. It is more out of anger than anything! A good stress reliever for me is to write. I started writing a dystopian story based on my life. I gave it up because it eventually wasn't therapeutic anymore! I have thoughts and notes on a romance novel that I might one day be able to write. I also have a book of quotes I've been working on. I teach high school students and they say some of the strangest things in my classroom. The quote book will be the first I finish, should I ever pick it all back up! <br /><br />Thanks for the great giveaway Shirley! I stumbled upon your blog on a recommendation of Carla Capshaw on our Goodreads group. I am now a follower!Julie J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728211953393442724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-1172845106311115112010-02-14T17:50:41.085-08:002010-02-14T17:50:41.085-08:00I love Louise's books. I've been looking ...I love Louise's books. I've been looking forward to The Captain's Lady ever since reading her last Florida set novel, Love Thine Enemy.Carla Capshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284849032226611997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-40992164407394204502010-02-14T13:54:53.419-08:002010-02-14T13:54:53.419-08:00Interesting interview and interesting questions fo...Interesting interview and interesting questions for thoughts. All I know is I have always loved to write so I did it. I am not published yet, but I believe one day I will be. <br />Sign me up for the drawing please. <br />Diane I<br />di@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-16272504006196601362010-02-11T15:18:05.620-08:002010-02-11T15:18:05.620-08:00Hi Louise and Shirley, thanks for this great inter...Hi Louise and Shirley, thanks for this great interview! I'd say what did it for me was just sitting down and beginning writing. The ideas were coming. I just had to write through the fears that came, too. I'd love to read The Captain's Lady. <br /><br />:) Annette<br />annette [at] annetteirby [dot] comAnnette M. Irbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-57689814725131123722010-02-11T15:13:06.882-08:002010-02-11T15:13:06.882-08:00Not everyone is meant to be a writer, although I d...Not everyone is meant to be a writer, although I do believe in people writing down their families' histories for future generations. But writers always need encouragement. Thank you for your comments. If you read a book and like it, please tell the author. If you don't like it, well, the old advice is helpful: If you can't say something nice... LOL! LouiseLouise M. Gougehttp://www.louisemgouge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-30849587093559504492010-02-11T11:03:53.908-08:002010-02-11T11:03:53.908-08:00I could never be a writer, can't but I sure ca...I could never be a writer, can't but I sure can read. Love my books<br /><br /><br /><br />I have your button on my blog http://edna-myfavoritethings.blogspot.com/<br /><br />I follow you on google<br /><br />mamat2730(at)charter(dot)netEdnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132658803192802735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-80771497516342024282010-02-11T07:40:50.141-08:002010-02-11T07:40:50.141-08:00I've never thought I could be a writer but I l...I've never thought I could be a writer but I love to read. I wish I could write. My mother writes and I watch how hard she works. I think my thing is more towards being an encourager of others. If that ever leads to writing I'll take your advice. I liked the interview and would love to be included in your drawing. <br />CAC <br />caree21@verizon.net;cacnoreply@blogger.com