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23 comments posted.

Re: Drive Time (11:23pm February 1, 2010):

Brenda, that makes sense! And Lisa, I do agree.

What a wonderful day here at Fresh Fiction--as always! FF, thank you for the fantastic review of DRIVE TIME..and it was so lovely to meet all of you. Come to my website, send me an email...keep in touch!

And winners--talk to you soon!

with endless affection
Hank

Re: Drive Time (10:19pm February 1, 2010):

Gladys...that's a very mysterious thing to say! And it sounds like you made the right decisions..to come here to read the excerpt, to enter the contest--and not to tell!

Re: Drive Time (10:17pm February 1, 2010):

Hey Vikki! Thanks so much! My hair person is terrific..and I'll tell him you approve. Hurray.

Re: Drive Time (10:16pm February 1, 2010):

Shirley, that's very difficult! But you must be a very true friend. That's lovely.

Re: Drive Time (10:15pm February 1, 2010):

Ah, Freda, that's great.

And thanks to all who like the excerpt! I had fun choosing it--I didn't want to give anything away, of course, but I do want you to get to know the story...and of course, want more!

Re: Drive Time (5:38pm February 1, 2010):

Off to a booksigning! Back soon to continue our chat..don't forget to comment to be entered to win!

Re: Drive Time (5:37pm February 1, 2010):

Karin, I totally agree. I just don't want to know.

ANd yes, Theresa, I think telling a spouse should be expected--there must be someting in the marriage vows about it, right? And that means..it's never going to be a secret..

Re: Drive Time (4:55pm February 1, 2010):

And like Charlie--at some point, if you're keeping secrets told to you by several different people, you have to remember what each person knows and doesnt know--and at some point--that can "drive" you crazy. Just ask Charlie! And you can see what happens in DRIVE TIME.

Re: Drive Time (4:53pm February 1, 2010):

Alyson..that's another interesting dilemma--what if someone doesn't tell you--and you just guess? Hmmm...

Re: Drive Time (4:52pm February 1, 2010):

V Scott--that's so funny! My husband is just like that, too.
But on the other hand, he's so easy to fool. I've given him a surprise birthday party each year for the past 5 years--and he's ALWAYS surprised!
I think that's hilarious...

Re: Drive Time (1:28pm February 1, 2010):

Oh, Colleen..that's an interesting thought! Good idea...that way a secret gets told--but not divulged!

Re: Drive Time (12:57pm February 1, 2010):

Really, Mare? Are you ever tempted? (And thank you so much...)

Leni, I keep hearing there are some people who just seem like they attract secrets..maybe you're one of them!

Re: Drive Time (12:21pm February 1, 2010):

Ruby, thank you so much! SO happy you like the books!

Re: Drive Time (12:21pm February 1, 2010):

Hi, all!So wonderful to hear from you! And thanks so much for the very kind words. (I'm SO excited about DRIVE TIME!)
SO let's say it's a secret--a good secret. Like--if someone's giving you a surprise party. Would you like someone to tell you in advance?

Re: Air Time (11:10am August 26, 2009):

OH, I love these. And I do think they would all be wonderful scenes in a romance novel--maybe I should think about using them in my next Charlotte McNally mystery. :-)

Do you think real life is as romantic as fiction? I do!

Let's hear some more how-we-met stories! It's so--inspirational!

And yes, Fanny..time does go by so quickly...

(ANd thank you all for for the kind words..I do hope
you love the books! Let me know, okay?

Re: Air Time (12:58pm August 25, 2009):

Hi everyone! Do you think I should show Jonathan this post?

And I'm so eager to hear your stories! Let me know how you met your true love...or is that still to happen?

Re: Face Time (10:53pm July 28, 2009):

V Scott! You absolutely made my day. What a lovely thing to say..and I am delighted.
Keep in touch, okay?

Diane..your daughter must be so grateful to have such a good mom. Wonder where you learned it?

Re: Face Time (3:41pm July 28, 2009):

Kelli Jo--Thank you so much! Isn't it great--Mystery Lovers Bookshop offers free first class shipping on all the Charlie McNally books--and they're all signed!

Michelle: Does your mother remember you as a brat? I bet she has some fond memories, too..

LuAnn--yes, life can be bittersweet.

Re: Face Time (3:36pm July 28, 2009):

Alyson: Thank you so muuh!When you're finished, do let me know how you like PRIME TIME!

Karen: That's very sweet. And I bet--she knows when you pick up the phone.

Re: Face Time (3:29pm July 28, 2009):

Oh--you're all so wonderful--and it's heart-warmenig to hear your stories.

In fact: I'll give a free FACE TIME to three commenters..in honor of all of our moms.

And that's in addition to the contest!

Re: Face Time (1:21pm July 28, 2009):

Karin--that's truly a funny story. And exactly what Face Time is about. I'm really hoping mothers and daughters read it together--I think it could open a lot of doors!

Re: Face Time (1:20pm July 28, 2009):

Hey Kara
Terrific! Please let me know how you like Prime Time, okay? (And what you think should happen about...well, you'll see.)

Vacation with your Mom! You're so lucky--how many of us could manage that?
WIth our moms--or with our daughters? Anyone else--are you vacation buddies?

Re: Face Time (1:18pm July 28, 2009):

Hey Jo-
Thanks! Yes, it's lovely when daughters and mothers realize they have more common ground than just being related. I'm so touched that you wound up being pals--she must have been so thrilled.