tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.comments2023-03-18T03:41:29.822-07:00Once Upon A WordAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16703677258513182786noreply@blogger.comBlogger1893125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-27268152054925219282019-07-30T05:43:38.118-07:002019-07-30T05:43:38.118-07:00And even if the memories don't linger, we can ...And even if the memories don't linger, we can imagine them.J. Arlene Culinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119807329258865306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-29994132262769326992019-07-30T05:42:46.995-07:002019-07-30T05:42:46.995-07:00I couldn't agree with you more, Doris, about h...I couldn't agree with you more, Doris, about how much we lose with civilization.<br />J. Arlene Culinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119807329258865306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-49792247695040683362019-07-29T07:34:07.299-07:002019-07-29T07:34:07.299-07:00Your comment aboug delinquents brought a smile bec...Your comment aboug delinquents brought a smile because it's true. We never know how a story will start, but once the characters start talking to you it's off to the races. I for one love it when that happens and the story begins writing itself. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-57484961347950272832019-07-29T00:45:14.191-07:002019-07-29T00:45:14.191-07:00I love hearing about what inspires a story. Isn...I love hearing about what inspires a story. Isn't it interesting how we start with one character — in this case Miranda — and everything else falls into place. I'll bet you never imagined your experience working with delinquents would inspire a western.<br /> J. Arlene Culinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119807329258865306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-89325764583801881692019-07-28T22:01:54.506-07:002019-07-28T22:01:54.506-07:00Thank you Kaye. Trying to keep the story exciting ...Thank you Kaye. Trying to keep the story exciting while allowing a 'natural' relationship to grow was a challenge. I'm glad it worked. I'm still trying to get better with each story I write. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-33681458210015608152019-07-28T16:02:54.956-07:002019-07-28T16:02:54.956-07:00Even though the hero's state of mind is seriou...Even though the hero's state of mind is serious because he's desperate to find his wife, I couldn't help loving the subtle humor in the verbal exchange of this short excerpt. When life slows down, I'll get to reading this entire anthology. I've loved all the excerpts I've read thus far in interviews. You live in the perfect state for inspiration for your stories, Julie.<br /><br />Elizabeth Clementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553904624219542353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-5538325845808082522019-07-28T14:52:12.031-07:002019-07-28T14:52:12.031-07:00Doris,
I enjoyed your story very much--not only t...Doris,<br /><br />I enjoyed your story very much--not only the developing relationship between Dan and Miranda, but also finding out who Dan was hunting. Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-49699158329037289182019-07-28T14:05:16.034-07:002019-07-28T14:05:16.034-07:00ghost towns, old houses... Even though the inhabit...ghost towns, old houses... Even though the inhabitants are gone, I believe the memories linger. All we have to do is still our minds and open our hearts and thoughts to the invisible world that remains.Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-81072024631215745642019-07-28T08:22:36.093-07:002019-07-28T08:22:36.093-07:00Elizabeth, I am lucky to have so much inspiration ...Elizabeth, I am lucky to have so much inspiration to draw from. I'm glad you like Dan. I have to confess, when I'm writing I have no idea what the characters will say or how they will turn out. It's like I'm watching a movie and writing what I see and hear.LOL I'd no idea Dan had a sense if humor until you pointed it out. Love how people see and respond to what I write. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-72075599979206151582019-07-28T01:00:48.104-07:002019-07-28T01:00:48.104-07:00It's wonderful when you can combine research w...It's wonderful when you can combine research with work experience to give that extra touch of authenticity to a story. You live in such a great state that you can't help setting your stories there. Just from this snippet alone, I love Dan already. I love a man with a sense of humor.Elizabeth Clementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553904624219542353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-71863253822369045962019-07-27T11:41:52.854-07:002019-07-27T11:41:52.854-07:00Sarah, I've always been a fan on Westerns and ...Sarah, I've always been a fan on Westerns and McCrae is one of the best in my opinion. There were those who said he preferred to be on his ranch on a horse than anywhere else. <br /><br />Yes, I spent twenty years working with teens and loved almost every minute of it. It was something I always knew I wanted to do, and was given the chance.<br /><br />I hope that readers can relate to Dan and Miranda. I know they sure talked to me a lot when I was writing. (Smile) DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-91343331274249520172019-07-27T11:25:01.132-07:002019-07-27T11:25:01.132-07:00I was surprised when you said Joel McCrae was your...I was surprised when you said Joel McCrae was your favorite wester actor. I guess I always imagine him in musicals.<br /><br />I also had no idea you once worked with juvenile delinquents. That must have been a challenging job.<br /><br />DUTY is sure to be an exciting read, Doris. I wish you all the best with your story in HOT WESTERN NIGHTS.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-11389956737105367562019-07-27T07:45:52.727-07:002019-07-27T07:45:52.727-07:00You are so welcome. Thank you for being a guest he...You are so welcome. Thank you for being a guest here today.Karen Michelle Nutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083893569523248900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-70429986571853317682019-07-26T19:32:54.598-07:002019-07-26T19:32:54.598-07:00Thank you for having me Karen. I appreciate it and...Thank you for having me Karen. I appreciate it and am thrilled to be a part of this colletion. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-43674331959278056882019-07-26T14:27:34.155-07:002019-07-26T14:27:34.155-07:00Ghost towns have an energy all their own, don'...Ghost towns have an energy all their own, don't they? I know I miss those I've visited over the years and when civilization arrives so much is lost. <br /><br />What a wonderful excerpt to a great story. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-14675797957660243082019-07-26T12:14:03.739-07:002019-07-26T12:14:03.739-07:00Thanks, Sarah. Yes, it was certainly eerie seeing ...Thanks, Sarah. Yes, it was certainly eerie seeing the sugar bowl my grandmother left in the kitchen, the beds my brother and I slept in. The apple orchard had vanished, the garden was overgrown, I kept hearing noises, but it was just the wind playing in the trees. All the best to you too, Sarah.<br />J. Arlene Culinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119807329258865306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-71485661755602637472019-07-26T11:23:03.838-07:002019-07-26T11:23:03.838-07:00It must have been an eerie, yet exciting adventure...It must have been an eerie, yet exciting adventure entering the cottage of your grandparents now located in a ghost community. Plenty of story material there!<br />I loved your excerpt. I have this anthology, but I haven't had a chance to read the stories yet. I look forward to it.<br />All the best to you, Arlene!Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-84699812538022568142019-07-26T01:58:12.430-07:002019-07-26T01:58:12.430-07:00Thanks again. That's so nice to hear!Thanks again. That's so nice to hear!J. Arlene Culinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119807329258865306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-53556962415633642302019-07-26T01:57:07.400-07:002019-07-26T01:57:07.400-07:00Thanks, Karen. And thank you for asking me about g...Thanks, Karen. And thank you for asking me about ghost towns. It was a great question.<br />J. Arlene Culinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119807329258865306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-24275741516656567262019-07-25T23:09:34.668-07:002019-07-25T23:09:34.668-07:00I just finished reading your tale in the anthology...I just finished reading your tale in the anthology. I really enjoyed the story. Great characters to fall in love with. :) Karen Michelle Nutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083893569523248900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-75186019041989230182019-07-25T23:05:48.083-07:002019-07-25T23:05:48.083-07:00I enjoyed your post about the ghost towns you visi...I enjoyed your post about the ghost towns you visited. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures.Karen Michelle Nutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083893569523248900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-84751622396173611372019-07-25T07:52:04.199-07:002019-07-25T07:52:04.199-07:00I enjoyed this interview, Kaye. I play the harmoni...I enjoyed this interview, Kaye. I play the harmonica, too, not great, but just for fun.<br />I love that you do so much for homeless cats. They are little spirits in need of someone who cares about them the way you do.<br />I also like your stories and I wish you all the best.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-89404283562917236782019-07-24T22:58:11.504-07:002019-07-24T22:58:11.504-07:00I so admire what you do for feral cats, Kaye. That...I so admire what you do for feral cats, Kaye. That is truly awesome besides kind. As for ghost towns, if I ever get to Colorado, I'm definitely going to South Park. I'm sure a ghost of a story will emerge simply by thinking about your visit to South Park.There are no real "western" ghost towns where I live...just abandoned places when whatever kept a community going, failed. I always enjoy your posts. Happy tales to you.Elizabeth Clementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553904624219542353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-61654061447410995122019-07-24T09:32:55.465-07:002019-07-24T09:32:55.465-07:00Cheryl,
My harmonica playing isn't all that g...Cheryl,<br /><br />My harmonica playing isn't all that great, but I can blow out a recognizable old folk tune such as My Old Kentucky Home and Shenandoah. I can, however, do a pretty good job with San Antonio Rose. But to play the harmonica and guitar while throwing in singing is way beyond me. lol Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-49531646416359954972019-07-24T09:29:37.548-07:002019-07-24T09:29:37.548-07:00I pay for the neutering and vaccinations--no group...I pay for the neutering and vaccinations--no groups here in my small, rural town. <br /><br />My maternal grandpa taught me to play the harmonica. I've tried to teach each of my six grandchildren to play, but they haven't caught on. They humor me, though. *wink*Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.com