tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post3629963284419640820..comments2023-12-09T00:33:24.572-08:00Comments on Novel Matters: Social Network MarketingBonnie Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-90141670344941687882010-07-17T08:34:35.358-07:002010-07-17T08:34:35.358-07:00A new favorite author is Ronie Kendig. Nightshade,...A new favorite author is Ronie Kendig. Nightshade, the first novel in her Discarded Heroes series, focuses on military personnel and post traumatic stress disorder. Ronie's book opens a door for restoration and dialogue when returning to "normal life" after a tour of duty. Not an easy task when the horrors of war haunt many.Melinda Evaulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-26253927805301338952010-07-17T01:06:22.501-07:002010-07-17T01:06:22.501-07:00Diane! Good for you! Email me your address and I&#...Diane! Good for you! Email me your address and I'll send your choice of Every Good & Perfect Gift or Lying on Sunday. Thanks for joining us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-56270166597764529572010-07-16T21:28:29.354-07:002010-07-16T21:28:29.354-07:00Tongue in Cheek - English humorist, Richard Barham...Tongue in Cheek - English humorist, Richard Barham - The Ingoldsby Legends (1845) in the story of the "Black Mousequetaire," he has a frenchman saying, "'Superbe!--Magnifique!'(with his tongue in his cheek.)"<br />Matthew Arnold used it in Culture and Anarchy (1869), saying, "He unquestionably knows that he is talking claptrap, and so to say, puts his tongue in his cheek."<br />The above information is from Heavens to Betsy! & Other Curious Sayings. Charles Earle Funk<br />Diane ShawDiane Marie Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365346835912314686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-71416715923073500802010-07-16T13:40:22.313-07:002010-07-16T13:40:22.313-07:00Nikole, thank you for sharing about Booksneeze. I&...Nikole, thank you for sharing about Booksneeze. I've never heard of it. Can you give us any more info? You can't go wrong with Terri Blackstock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-23094950171041907462010-07-16T12:42:12.067-07:002010-07-16T12:42:12.067-07:00I'm not a vampire fan to begin with so the nov...I'm not a vampire fan to begin with so the novel (which I thought was well written--the first one--in the first couple of sample chapters) didn't appeal to me. Plus, I saw so many problems with an old vampire falling for a young human. Legally, don't they call that rape? <br /><br />Anyway, I'm still heavily into Terri Blackstock. <br /><br /><br />I participate in blog tours and do book reviews for Thomas-Nelson's Booksneeze. That, in itself, has jumped my blogging numbers. Plus, it's fun. Facebook is my private space for a few networks, but not for everyone. That's what I have twitter and my blog for...to network.Nikole Hahnhttp://www.thehahnhuntinglodge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-60387714605776956822010-07-16T12:02:56.343-07:002010-07-16T12:02:56.343-07:00Another recommendation I'd like to make is The...Another recommendation I'd like to make is The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay (which comes out in August). She's a secular author, but the books are excellent -- no profanity or illicit sex. Just an amazing and beautifully written story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-33848151767064312182010-07-16T10:50:42.807-07:002010-07-16T10:50:42.807-07:00Julie, you have impeccable taste. Thanks for shari...Julie, you have impeccable taste. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Wendy, you're so right about Latayne. And about the "tempting beast." The internet, social networking, etc., are amazing resources, but can be such time robbers. Balance is so important.<br /><br />Sarah, glad I could bring a little humor into your day.<br /><br />Nicole, Latayne and Carla, thank you for the book recommendations. Believe me, I write every one of them on a list and it's what I draw from when I order books online or visit my library.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-36098535909455279582010-07-16T08:47:57.324-07:002010-07-16T08:47:57.324-07:00What you said about in person, word of mouth conne...What you said about in person, word of mouth connections being more intimate is so true. I am glad we live in an age to communicate through the internet as well. I'm doing a workshop on new media connections at a writers conference (Maine), and definitely want to emphasize the personal touch. I love sharing about the great books I've read, most recently Courting Morrow Little by Laura Frantz. I loved it so much I tell everyone who'll listen.Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-15772598324741356182010-07-16T08:06:16.288-07:002010-07-16T08:06:16.288-07:00My brain is a little too fried to think of an answ...My brain is a little too fried to think of an answer to your questions...I blame the middle-of-the-night feedings with my new little one. BUT, your tongue in cheek comments made me laugh out loud. Just what I needed today. :-)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-25002631607326691592010-07-16T07:30:12.071-07:002010-07-16T07:30:12.071-07:00Lately, as in within the last month or so, the onl...Lately, as in within the last month or so, the only books I've read that I'll recommend are Vince Flynn's because they're real. Not awesome writing--as in literary gems--but real, gut-level, impeccably researched, poignant works. <br />J. Mark Bertrand's debut solo novel Back on Murder is well done for those who love mystery/police procedurals with a strong anti-hero.Nicolehttp://hopeofglory.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-31821868493141614572010-07-16T05:32:49.792-07:002010-07-16T05:32:49.792-07:00Ohh... Wendy... I never thought of one of my chara...Ohh... Wendy... I never thought of one of my characters getting someone's tongue out of his/her cheek.... hmmm.....<br /><br />I want to read Stieg Larsson's books, just to see what the fuss is about.Latayne C Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-83192006245759338692010-07-16T04:56:47.145-07:002010-07-16T04:56:47.145-07:00Could there be any more references to weather in T...Could there be any more references to weather in Twilight (and what's with falling for a creepy old vampire)? <br /><br />On another note, I bet one of Latayne's characters from Latter-Day Cipher could get the tongue out of someone's cheek. (I won't say who and spoil it for any of your readers who haven't read it.)<br /><br />Okay, where was I? Ah, social networking. The beast. The tempting beast. Actually, I've become quite fond of him. I just have learned when to lock him in his cage.<br /><br />I love the connections I've made online. One example...I tell my mom about this blog all the time. ;)<br /><br />As far as books...just started one w/ very rough language (but it's well written) Someone Else's Daughter. We'll see how it turns out. Water for Elephants is phenomenal, but you all know that I'm sure. And Mennonite in a Little Black Dress made me laugh every page. (Memoir, not a novel, but oh so funny.)<br /><br />I'll be on and offline next week.<br />Have a great weekend,<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-83521195991833931302010-07-16T04:53:38.514-07:002010-07-16T04:53:38.514-07:00Without a doubt anything by Mary DeMuth and almost...Without a doubt anything by Mary DeMuth and almost everything by Lisa Samson.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.com