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Re: Honeymoon To Die For (8:09am September 11, 2013):

That's a good point, Kai - presentation. It does matter and that was a big part of
my decision to change covers. I wanted a better presentation of what I was
writing. Thank you for your comment.

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (8:07am September 11, 2013):

It made me sad when i realized how I avoided that movie, Esther. It goes to
show that marketing makes or breaks a movie. Look at the big budget ones with
amazing trailers that ended up being stinkers. Then this one was lost in the
shuffle of movies and turned out to be so good. Thanks for the good wishes!

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (8:05am September 11, 2013):

A cover that has little connection to the story drives many of us nuts, too,
Kathleen. I can't tell you how many author friends moan when a publisher gives
them a cover that makes no sense. I loved having all the control over these
covers and appreciate the compliment. Thanks for visiting!

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (8:03am September 11, 2013):

I love calling the cover "eye candy," Melanie. :) If I like the cover, it just adds to
the read to have entertaining art, too. :) Thanks for your comment!

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (8:02am September 11, 2013):

Yep, you sound like many of us, Sandy, when it comes to the blurb pushing our
decision on the book. Thanks for your feedback!

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (8:00am September 11, 2013):

Thanks for stopping by, Felicia, and glad you like the new covers. :)

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (8:00am September 11, 2013):

Glad you like my new covers, Linda B. I agree about the cover catching your eye,
sort of like having a window display pull me into the store. I'm inside so I might
buy, but only if the store has what I want. :) Thanks for your insight.

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (7:58am September 11, 2013):

That's a great attitude, Denise, to want to give a book a chance and not miss out
on a potential new author or series for you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (7:56am September 11, 2013):

Hi Linda - I find that I'm the same way about not paying as much notice to the
cover or movie if it's an author or actor that I know I like. Great point. Thanks
for visiting and glad you like my new covers.

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (5:09pm September 10, 2013):

That's great to hear, Larena. I do love perusing books. :)

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (4:04pm September 10, 2013):

Thanks for your feedback, Larena. I've never bought a book solely on the cover,
either, but I have found a new author based on the cover alone. :) thanks for
visiting.

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (3:21pm September 10, 2013):

Hi May - A cover can get my interest too. I love a visual that draws my attention.
:) thanks for visiting today!

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (12:58pm September 10, 2013):

I hear you, Colleen. That's what got me about the Lars movie - I expect movie
companies to have great marketing groups, but they missed it with promoting
that movie. That's why I took it to my readers to get feedback on my covers and
- bless them - they were spot on! :)

Re: Honeymoon To Die For (10:46am September 10, 2013):

Also - I'm giving away 2 signed copies of Slye Temp books (one each to two
winners) - your choice. We'll pull names from those who post. :)

Re: Renegade (7:18pm September 27, 2012):

Oh,I HAVE to prune, but the clippings are packed away. :) Fun blog today, Nancy
and congratulations on your debut book RENEGADE. (tip to everyone - I've read
it and loved it).

Re: The Curse (1:58pm September 17, 2012):

Marjorie – May we always have our beloved print books and those we love to
read again and again. ☺

G. Bisbjerg – I think the holidays is when the biggest wave of new recruits
come to e-readers. My MIL just loves hers. She was pedaling her stationary
bike for a bit each day (after recent knee replacement surgeries) and called to
tell me she was up to 5 miles a day because of the e-reader I gave her.

Colleen – I love being able to peruse my books on the shelves and hope to for
many years, but some new books I’ve only been able to get in e-book so now
I’m going to be looking through my Keeper Kase Cards™ to find an “old
friend.”

Kai – Years ago, I kept EVERYTHING, because I didn’t have any books of my
own growing up, then I slowly gave up some so I could have a keeper shelf
and not have to move out. ☺

Jackie – Here’s to keeper bookshelves! I love them. ☺

MaryEllen – I feel for you because I was sooo reluctant to move to e-books,
but I think the upside of the electronic phase is that people and kids are
reading more, which is good for all of us. ☺

Shelly – Good luck with getting picked (I don’t do the picking ). With so
many upgrades going on constantly, I think a lot of friends and family are
passing on their original e-readers, which is nice so that other people can “try
it out.” Maybe you’ll get one from somewhere soon.

Lenna – That’s okay about your soapbox – I totally understand. We begged
our publisher to move from trade to paperback with one series just to get the
price down. That was before e-books were taking off. We just (finally)
convinced them to lower the cost of the first two e-books in our Belador
series, which they agreed, but it doesn’t happen until Oct . But we’re
always asking. ☺

Cynthia – There’s nothing like holding a book. It just makes me happy to walk
through a library or book store and open a book. ☺

Janie – I’m glad the Keeper Kase™

Re: The Curse (12:17pm September 17, 2012):

Shirley – I was talking to someone the other day and mentioned the “keeper
shelf” and they gave me a strange look. I asked how many books they read a
year and the answer was “one…maybe two.” I asked if they had a place for
their fave books. No. That’s hard to imagine. ☺

Alisa – You are the reader that I keep meeting who feels left out. I can’t stand
anyone feeling like they can’t come to an event. Makes me soooo unhappy. I
started carrying cards like this of books over the past couple years to give to
e-book fans and just sighed when I heard the new signing rules.

Kim – I love that – a keeper drawer. I bet you’ll enjoy the e-reader once
you get it. The blasted things are just too easy to use (dangerous to our bank
acct).

Lori – I have friends who read on their phone and that amazes me, but it’s just
a sign of the times. I wonder what we’ll be reading 20 years from now?
Something in hologram form?

Peggy – I don’t think a non-reader can appreciate just how important our
books are to us, and especially the ones we’ve had signed. As for contests, I
have one going on that is easy at my Dianna Love Fan Page (Reader Lounge)
where you can win books and a KINDLE FIRE tablet. It’s the Belador Scavenger
Hunt (under Fun & Games).

Robin – I’m SO looking forward to meeting you in Bowling Green tomorrow!!
(getting ready for this booksigning tour on my motorcycle is part of why
things are a bit crazy here). See you then!

Patricia – That sounds like a wonderful idea. I am so not good with decorating
(which amazes people because of me being an artist, but there it is). Hang on
to that Kindle for the books that NY does not print, but I know what you
mean.

Shari – That’s been another upside to doing the Keeper Kase™ - I’ve had
letters and requests for cards from all over the country, and many cities on
the return addresses are in remote areas. It’s nice to be able to offer this for
readers who can’t

Re: The Curse (12:04pm September 17, 2012):

Sandy – A percentage of my e-books are formerly “not available” books I was
thrilled to get. I hope by this time next year authors everywhere will offer the
Keeper Kase Cards™ for these books.

Pam – I was definitely a hold out at first. And I never thought my 82 year old
MIL would read anything but a print book until I gave her a “touch” e-reader
and she loves it. So much easier for her to hold and take with her.

Heather – Well, now you can add a Keeper Kase™ to your keeper shelf as you
collect cards. ☺

Wilma – You’re like many of us who are still reading both – I get it and can
appreciate it! ☺

Kathleen – lol, yes, it’s the keeper bookshelf in my house too. And the keeper
area in the attic. I wish we knew there would always be print books, but NY is
not printing everything these days. They are moving to entire e-book only
divisions so grab those print books as soon as they come out in case there are
not second runs.

Kathy – I could never read on my computer. It feels like I’m still working to sit
here and read a book, but I do enjoy curling up with my e-reader and my
print books. I’m betting there will be a lot given as gifts this year.

Tina – Ah, thanks for the sweet note. Keep enjoying your keeper shelf and
just know that everyone is welcome to Keeper Kase Cards™, not just e-book
fans.

Cindy – I had someone tell me they didn’t take their books out of the house
for the same fear of losing them or getting damaged. Speaking of
conventions, I’ve signed a lot of e-readers, but those get upgraded so that
wasn’t solving the problem of giving the reader something to be signed.
Another reason behind what I did. ☺

Shirley – I was talking to someone the other day and mentioned the “keeper
shelf” and they gave me a strange look. I asked how many books they read a
year and the answer was “one…maybe two.” I asked if they had a place for
their fave books. No. That’s hard to ima

Re: Silent Truth (9:17pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Cindy O -

I knew someone would pop in
right now. :) I think passion
for family, and in particular
- grandbabies - has been high
today. Bless you and thanks
for stopping by.
[I'm really gone now :)]

Re: Silent Truth (9:15pm April 19, 2010):

Well, gang - I have to roll
early tomorrow to leave for
our book tour and I'm not even
packed yet (too much fun
hanging out with all of you!).

A huge thanks to Sara and the
wonderful Fresh Fiction group
who work constantly to assure
this site is always up to date
and ahead of the curve for all
of us on what's coming up. I
have never seen a reader site
like this one and am
continually awed by the
amazing job they do. I had
the great pleasure of meeting
Sara and many of these ladies
back in Dallas when my first
book was released and they
treated me - little nobody
author - like a queen. I will
never forget their warmth,
their welcome and their joy of
stories. (nor have I
forgotten the laundry
discussion...haha)

Thanks for supporting this
site and please send all your
friends here so we will always
have a great place to visit
and share our love of reading.

Thank you all again for coming
out and "hello" to anyone who
shows up after I leave. Have
a super week!

Watch out for our BAD
boys...they're on the prowl
this week.

Re: Silent Truth (9:08pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Alyson W -
You said, "I'm passionalte
about my friends and family."

I think that sums up nicely
what we've shared today and
you're obviously a reader to
be here.
thanks for coming by to visit

Re: Silent Truth (9:06pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Phyllis L -
You said, "My passion is
books. I purchased a bookstore
this year and enjoying it
greatly."

Now that's the way to indulge
a passion...except I'd be
broke if I owned a bookstore.
Good for you and I hope it
does well.

thanks for coming by to say
hello

Re: Silent Truth (9:05pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Mary P -
You said "...I believe in
giving things a go. If you
don't try because it will not
be perfect, that's just sad."

How true. You said you
crocheted. I did at one time
in my life (when I was a kid).
I wasn't very good at it but
my aunt who taught me never
seemed to mind.

thanks for coming by to say
hello

Re: Silent Truth (9:03pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Brandy B -
You said "...my family,
especially my girls... books,
ummm books and more books!!!"

I think a lot of the visitors
today would have to agree we
all have a passion like yours.
Books, books, and more books.
Yay.

thanks for stopping by

Re: Silent Truth (9:02pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Rosemary -
I have a friend with your same
name whose passion is history.
You said, "One thing I found
is that my interests are going
full circle. By the end I will
be back where I started."

LOL - thanks for saying hello
today

Re: Silent Truth (9:00pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Anna H -
LOL - yes, a passion is pretty
much an addiction, but in a
good way. I like how you
slipped "surfing" in with
reading,baking, cooking...
nice.

thanks for coming by to visit.

Re: Silent Truth (8:59pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Tonya A -
It's just wonderful to see so
many like you who enjoy their
family so much it's your
passion. That's so terrific.

thanks for stopping by

Re: Silent Truth (8:57pm April 19, 2010):

Cathy M -
Ah, spoiling your husband and
grown sons is nice for
everyone. You're clearly
having a great time with your
passion.

thanks for coming out to share

Re: Silent Truth (8:56pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Cathy P -
I see that often here - a
passion for your husband and
family. That is so endearing
to me.
thanks for saying hello today

Re: Silent Truth (8:55pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Karin T -
LOL - my husband is the child
of a teacher and he once felt
that way, too - just answer
the question, don't teach me.
Now he teaches motorcycle
safety and I laugh because he
is always in teaching mode.

Good for you to pick something
you want to do every year.

thanks for coming out to say
hello

Re: Silent Truth (8:53pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Mitzi -
I love that where you once
felt guilty for taking time to
read you now do it because you
deserve to. Absolutely!

thanks for stopping by.

Re: Silent Truth (3:45pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Barbara S -

You said "...recently retired
and right now I am just
passionate about staying home,
catching up on books and
movies, and the grandkids,..."

Well,it sounds like you've
earned your right to just
settle back and do whatever
hits your fancy each day.
Good for you. :)

I'm glad stopping by to visit
hit your fancy today

Re: Silent Truth (3:42pm April 19, 2010):

HI Betty C -

You said "But 3 years ago my
wonderful, active, and very
healthy husband had a freak
fall at home and in the blink
of an eye he became a
quadrapegic wtih a forgiving
central cord syndrome. Now my
passion is finding help to get
this man back on his feet and
to find out everything I can
about stem cells, etc."

Bless you for shifting your
attention and energy to him in
more ways than just
researching. He draws from
your energy and will hopefully
benefit by your drive to find
the answers.

"I've met you Dianna at the
first Fresh Fiction Readers 'n
Ritas and am so impressed with
you vitality, attitude, and
thoughtfulness. May all you do
be a big success!"

You are so kind to say that.
We had such a great time
hanging out with everyone at
Readers & Ritas that when Sara
suggested doing it this year
Sherrilyn (Kenyon)and I said
of course. :)

My best wishes to the both of
you and may you find those
answers soon. thanks for
stopping by

Re: Silent Truth (3:37pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Tanja H -
You said "...sewing always
made me want to swear!
With quilting I can learn and
try new techniques. Best of
all, no swearing involved."

LOL - that's great. Sounds
like fun and you end up with
something wonderful to enjoy.

thanks for sharing with us
today

Re: Silent Truth (3:35pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Lori R -
You said "Can't wait to read
it!!! You ladies are the
best!"

You're so sweet. :) I hope you
enjoy SILENT TRUTH as much as
we enjoyed writing it.

thanks for stopping by to say
hi

Re: Silent Truth (3:34pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Josie R -
You said "Passionate about
reading, cooking and life."

I'm seeing a theme here about
really fun passions that
celebrate life.

thanks for saying hello today

Re: Silent Truth (3:32pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Cherie J -
You said "I am passionate
about my husband, my children
and reading. I also love to
bake."

I think it's wonderful to see
so many of you passionate
about your family and still
remember to think of what
makes you happy - reading,
gardening, art...

thanks for stopping by

Re: Silent Truth (3:29pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Cassie H -

You said "I am passionate
about reading, animals, and my
family."

And I bet your family is
thrilled that you focus on
them. A win-win with that
passion.

thanks for stopping by

Re: Silent Truth (3:28pm April 19, 2010):

Hi G. Bisbjerg -

You said "...my passion for
cooking. I love to see the
items put together into
something beautiful and
delicious..."

thankfully, my husband shares
your passion or we'd go
hungry. :) I have a passion
for eating anything he cooks -
now, if I only had a passion
for working out. ;)

thanks for stopping by

Re: Silent Truth (3:25pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Colleen C -
You said "My passions...
reading and drawing! :)"

Ah ha! I knew I'd see someone
with a passion for art too. I
do still love to draw when I
get a minute.

thanks for saying hello today

Re: Silent Truth (3:23pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Elizabeth P -
You said "Other things come
and go but cooking, gardening
and reading have been passions
forever."

I see cooking and gardening a
lot and it reminds me of when
i used to end almost every day
by spending an hour putzing in
my garden. I miss that and
can see why so many enjoy it.

thanks for stopping by

Re: Silent Truth (3:20pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Jeanne M -
You said "...I decided I was
too busy to be sick and miss
life. My passion is to make
wonderful plans for not only
today but also tomorrow."

Wonderful outlook on life and
great passion to nurture.
Bless you for surviving so
much and having such a
positive attitude. I'm sure
it helps others, which comes
back to you two fold.

thanks for saying hello today

Re: Silent Truth (3:17pm April 19, 2010):

Hi GS Moch -
You said "I love to read and
spend time with my
grandchildren. Thanks for an
interesting column."

Another vote for spending time
with grandkids - I'm seeing a
fun pattern. :)

I'm glad you enjoyed the
column.
thanks for visiting today

Re: Silent Truth (3:16pm April 19, 2010):

Hi Leni -
You said "My passion is for
holistic practice, cooking,
eating, reading, and just fun
in general."

Those sound like very soothing
passions - smart choices.

thanks for stopping by

Re: Silent Truth (11:53am April 19, 2010):

Hi Gail H -

You said - "My passion is what ever I am doing at the time. If its a quilt I am making or just reading a book. I put all I have in it and then more!"

Putting your ALL into something is what I consider the purest definition of passion. I say all the time that I only do something I'm passionate about because I don't know how to do something half measure. Like your attitude. :)

thanks for stopping by

Re: Silent Truth (11:20am April 19, 2010):

Hi Cynthia N -

Thanks for letting me know you love the BAD Agency books. :)

Your said - "...after finally making the decision to quit the rat-race and stay at home to take care of my grandson, I found time for many of the things I had left behind: Reading, cooking, gardening, baking, firearms. But most of all, my passion for my dear husband of thirty years!"

Ooooh...that is so sweet. :)

Glad you stopped by today

Re: Silent Truth (10:28am April 19, 2010):

Hi Barbara V -
(for those who don't know, Barbara Vey is the senior contributing editor at Publisher's Weekly and has the Beyond Her Book blog).

You said - "Well, I've always been passionate about books and reading. But now I also have a passion for traveling and meeting authors and readers."

I love meeting readers and agree we all speak a special language. You've definitely become a road warrior, much like Sara Reyes. Thank goodness both of you get around as much as you do to meet readers and authors.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Readers & 'Ritas event Fresh Fiction is hosting this November.

thanks for stopping by

Re: Silent Truth (9:45am April 19, 2010):

Hi Barbara H -
That's a wonderful passion, to help special needs children. I can see where that would be a highly rewarding passion.

thanks for saying hello today

Re: Silent Truth (9:03am April 19, 2010):

Hi Sherry R -

Thanks so much for the nice words on my books - thrilled that you enjoy them.

I appreciate you stopping by today

Re: Silent Truth (9:03am April 19, 2010):

Hi Joanne -

I agree that our passions change with age and take on new meanings in our lives. I like the idea of "adding to them."

thanks for saying hello today

Re: Silent Truth (5:30am April 19, 2010):

Hi Sigrun -

What an amazing background formed from several passions of the English language and geology. I'm sure many people have benefited by your learning English and teaching it in Germany. LOL over the rocks in the boxes people move.

thanks for stopping by to say hello

Re: Silent Truth (5:26am April 19, 2010):

Hi Jill M -

You said - "One thing that hasn't changed for me in years is that I passionately feel it is a woman's duty to help guide a younger woman. If only to listen."

What a wonderful thought. I've had the benefit of advice from women older than me over the years and it was invaluable. I try to share with others to save them some of the painful learning curve in life, too. A wonderful passion for you to have.

thanks for stopping by today

Re: Silent Truth (5:24am April 19, 2010):

Hi Pat W -
You said - "So my passion is living everyday to the fullest."

I love that. I have a saying on my computer of "Nothing is worth more than today."

thanks for stopping by