tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post2455405017668583928..comments2024-03-27T03:04:01.422-06:00Comments on Seasons of Humility: Blogoversary Day 2: Remembering Vacation WeekAmber Holcombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-74186087106422028612011-04-01T14:20:02.101-06:002011-04-01T14:20:02.101-06:00True confession: I'd rather curl up with a goo...True confession: I'd rather curl up with a good book than attend a party. :) Surely, I must have some happy party stories, but, for the life of me, I can't come up with one.<br />Ann_Lee_Miller@msn.comAnn Lee Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442708411342470888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-85549048892143111132011-04-01T07:07:23.068-06:002011-04-01T07:07:23.068-06:00What a fun blog this was to read.
My hubby's ...What a fun blog this was to read.<br /><br />My hubby's 65th birthday fell out on the same night that our life group was meeting and we were meeting at the club house to watch a movie smiliar to Left Behind. Anyway, since it was his birthday we decided to make it a pot luck which he didn't realize that we were going to do and since I don't drive, I asked a good friend of mine to pick up the cake so he had no clue at all that we were having a surprise birthday party for him. It was great! Thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Jo<br />ladijo40(at)aol(dot)comJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701821129126576340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-74539526379891842412011-03-31T09:26:25.485-06:002011-03-31T09:26:25.485-06:00Hey Amber! I am just now visitng your blogiversary...Hey Amber! I am just now visitng your blogiversary party - Im sorry its taken me so long. Ive had a crazy week! But, I've long admired Laura's beautiful covers and intriguing synopsis to her books, so would love to be entered into this giveaway!<br /><br />A funny moment? Hmm...I've had lots of those in my time! But if I just picked one...there was a time when we were coming home in the dark and I looked ahead on the road and asked "Is that a person? Oh, no, it's a tree." With the light playing off of the trees in the woods, it seriously looked like it was moving - therefor a person - until we drew closer. Sadly, I had a few friends of mine in the car that heart my silly comment and they have made sure I haven't forgotten how I mistook a tree for a person!<br /><br />Well, thats one of my silly moments. Not so funny to some...but my friends about died laughing when it happened!<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway! Laura, I enjoyed reading your interview!<br /><br />~ Katy<br />agirlslegacy(at)yahoo(dot)comKatie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14957978754744226499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-19530739334761306722011-03-31T08:09:54.642-06:002011-03-31T08:09:54.642-06:00Julia, So glad to see you! I've been thinking ...Julia, So glad to see you! I've been thinking about you and the littles, hoping things are going well and missing you on the web! Thanks for coming here and making my day with your comments. YES, a Young Victoria dress would be one of my picks, too, as that film had such wonderful costumes. The only trouble would be settling on one dress! Glad you're looking forward to the PA series. Maybe I'll move to NY next;)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-16196970152352200262011-03-31T01:45:24.513-06:002011-03-31T01:45:24.513-06:00Everyone,
Thank you all so much for your wonderfu...Everyone,<br /><br />Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments! I apologize for not responding sooner (so no worries, Julia--I'm "late" to my own party!). But I have loved reading your comments, and I'm so grateful for all of your kind words. :)<br /><br />And Laura, thank you so much for letting me host you and for responding to everyone! You are so sweet, and it's such a pleasure to feature you on my blog again. :) Thank you for your sweet words! YOU are an inspiration to me, and to have such a talented author tell me that about my writing...that means so, so much to me!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-54607971621629734782011-03-30T19:24:57.292-06:002011-03-30T19:24:57.292-06:00Amber I'm really sorry for hitting these posts...Amber I'm really sorry for hitting these posts late. Laura, I'm so excited that you've set your new series in PA, I don't read as much about the East Coast in historical fiction. But I love reading about Kentucky, too. <br /><br />I know if you hosted a party, Laura it would be elegant and comfortable. Historical costmes, that's a hard question. I do think I would love to wear one of Victoria's dresses from the Young Victoria movie, maybe with a neckline a tad higher :)Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-26385784143882845852011-03-30T10:09:22.277-06:002011-03-30T10:09:22.277-06:00Julie, YAY! No party is complete without you, dear...Julie, YAY! No party is complete without you, dear friend!! I know your day is going to be a whirlwind as you always seem to attract attention wherever you go and deservedly so;)<br />About that endorsement...I like that!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-20221064776195197492011-03-30T10:07:38.322-06:002011-03-30T10:07:38.322-06:00Joy, I'm so glad you visit blogs at midnight:)...Joy, I'm so glad you visit blogs at midnight:) It's fun to wake up and see you here! And I'm thrilled you're waving that hand to read Morrow's story. That sure makes me smile!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-53881236773731815662011-03-30T10:05:42.000-06:002011-03-30T10:05:42.000-06:00FaithHopeCherryTea,
Wow! 23k comments!! What a par...FaithHopeCherryTea,<br />Wow! 23k comments!! What a party:) That's truly something to blog/write about! I'd love to be in on that next time as I'm sure I could learn a few tricks! Thx for coming on again and offering to switch weather. If you could see the torrents coming down outside my window. Whoa, Noah!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-73099452254176817702011-03-30T10:02:47.630-06:002011-03-30T10:02:47.630-06:00Carla, I didn't know about your PA connection!...Carla, I didn't know about your PA connection! I'm still trying to fathom your deep south college days;) And I'm chuckling about that cake top for the big 50!!! Thanks so much for blessing us by stopping here. You are such a dear friend!!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-90933554253780548732011-03-30T10:00:32.509-06:002011-03-30T10:00:32.509-06:00Renee, LOL;) CJ and RS, indeed! Hope you feel the ...Renee, LOL;) CJ and RS, indeed! Hope you feel the same about my Colonel McLinn... I'm a bit of recluse myself though you probably couldn't tell so understand about the stay home aspect. As for colleges, I've not heard of that and it is cool! Wish I could relive those English castle days. Now I'm only able to write about them!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-76589834820061431092011-03-30T09:57:30.956-06:002011-03-30T09:57:30.956-06:00OH Amanda, Bless you for that;) I can tell you'...OH Amanda, Bless you for that;) I can tell you're Italian just from your beautiful pic! Sounds like you have a BIG, happy family which I've always dreamed about! The Dean Martin imitation is funny and quite neat, given he does that for radio, etc. It means so much that you love CML like you do. I wish I'd never typed THE END on that one:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-1436939989118627082011-03-30T09:54:02.780-06:002011-03-30T09:54:02.780-06:00Bluerose, I had to smile since I LOVE corndogs! Wh...Bluerose, I had to smile since I LOVE corndogs! What a neat idea and I'm sure the pictures are great. We've missed more than one birthday and holiday celebration because of illness ourselves:( Grrrr. And don't worry about reading those books. Hopefully they'll still be circulating when you have a more time on your schedule. Thx for being here and blessing us today!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-2602020809716954072011-03-30T08:24:42.546-06:002011-03-30T08:24:42.546-06:00LAURA and AMBER!!! I am SO sorry I'm late to t...LAURA and AMBER!!! I am SO sorry I'm late to the party, but what a party it is!! LOVE the interview and your new series sounds TO DIE FOR, Laura!! Uh ... if you need any endorsers, you know where to go ... :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-13496606897669100702011-03-29T22:12:14.116-06:002011-03-29T22:12:14.116-06:00so, Laura, being wild about snow... how about a tr...so, Laura, being wild about snow... how about a trade? ") i'm still dealing with it up here & looonnnnnging for a break ~ ")Faith Hope and Cherryteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170392449995588653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-82709702308133371972011-03-29T22:11:52.185-06:002011-03-29T22:11:52.185-06:00Ooooohh I would love to read Courting Morrow Littl...Ooooohh I would love to read Courting Morrow Little (I'm jumping up and waving my hand right now!!!)<br /><br />Funny party memory...hmmmm, I'm having a hard time coming up with one. Maybe I shouldn't be trying to visit blogs after midnight. LOL. If I think of one tomorrow morning I'll come back and post it.<br /><br />Happy Bloggiversary Amber and thanks for hosting a giveaway Laura. :)<br /><br />Joy<br /><br />Joy GLee G@ aol. comJoy Tamsin Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559855237654982212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-51241655101650507322011-03-29T22:08:04.357-06:002011-03-29T22:08:04.357-06:00lovely interview Amber & Laura!
funny party me...lovely interview Amber & Laura!<br />funny party memory? just wks ago for Barbara Vey's 4th ann at PublishersWeekly - virtual online party with nonstop banter for a week between authors and us 'guests'! totally fun having to come up with creative party talk relating to the authors, other guests and all the a.maz.ing food & bevs! WoW! over 23,000, yes, comments! no one wanting to leave longer than a potty break or they had missed too much of the convo to know what was happening "))Faith Hope and Cherryteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170392449995588653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-37713829177817775482011-03-29T21:04:32.009-06:002011-03-29T21:04:32.009-06:00This was a delightful interview with Laura. I'...This was a delightful interview with Laura. I'm so looking forward to her new series! I lived in Pennsylvania for 5 years and it is so beautiful there I know Laura will do a fantastic job with it.<br /><br />Funny celebration memory? Well, the cardboard cutout caketop decoration I made for my husband's 50th birthday caught fire. Really! <br />Happy Blogoversary!<br /><br />Please leave me out of the drawing as I've already ready Courting Morrow Little. Thanks anyway! I know the lucky winner will love it!Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-61009852661748262292011-03-29T19:48:24.216-06:002011-03-29T19:48:24.216-06:00I am *slightly* jealous that you went to college i...I am *slightly* jealous that you went to college in a castle Laura...I only went to "Harvard on the Mon" (local nickname for Cal U). :-(<br /><br />As for fun party memories I don't really have any recently other than all the fun birthdays and blogiversaries on the Web. I'm a shy girl so parties aren't my scene...I'd rather stay home with Captain Jack or Red Shirt. ;-)<br /><br />Congrats again Amber on a great year of blogging!<br /><br />XOXO~ ReneeRenee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02701232799625814028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-7475843719052793142011-03-29T19:00:44.252-06:002011-03-29T19:00:44.252-06:00Loved the interview ladies!! :D Laura every piece ...Loved the interview ladies!! :D Laura every piece of info I get on your upcoming books makes them that much harder to wait for!! I cannot wait for The Colonel’s Lady and I’m so excited to see what you’re gonna do with The Ballantyne Legacy! So many new characters to fall in love with - especially those wonderful heroes you write so well ;)<br /><br />A funny party moment that sticks out in my mind was on my 18th b-day. Some of my friends and my whole loud, Italian family went to a brunch at a nice local restaurant. It was my first b-day at a fancy place so I felt special :) Anyway, they had a live band playing mostly classical music, until my Uncle asked them to play happy birthday and he sang to me in his best Dean Martin voice, LOL! He’s really good at impressions, having done work at a lot of local radio stations pretending to be “celebrities” :D It was fun and made it more special, if not kinda embarrassing – literally the whole restaurant stopped and listened!<br /><br />Please don’t enter me in the giveaway, as I already have a copy of Courting Morrow Little – aka my favorite book ever!! :D<br /><br />Blessings to you both!!<br />AmandaAmanda Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16372107574684016349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-65671981154607028252011-03-29T17:35:47.403-06:002011-03-29T17:35:47.403-06:00I'm still absolutely loving the cover of The C...I'm still absolutely loving the cover of The Colonel's Lady!! Of course, CML is beautiful, too! :) I'm very much looking forward to diving into The Frontiersmans Daughter in the very near future. I'm probably the last person around the blogosphere to read it. :P <br /><br />I haven't been to a single party this past year. I've never been a party-goer. :) <br />We didn't even have a party for my little boy's 2nd birthday, because I was so sick. HORRIBLE, I know, but we're planning a big one this year, Lord willing! <br />So, I'll share a memory from his 1st birthday party, since that's the closest one in the past. We had a carnival themed party at the park. (under one of the pavilions). When we got there to decorate, there was NO power. We had corndogs that were going to be microwaved. Needless to say, that didn't happen. Thankfully, there was lots of other "carnival" snack food to keep everyone satisfied. We had to come home and stuff boxes of corndogs into our little freezer, though.<br /><br />bluerosesheart at yahoo dot comBluerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680170638396181756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-82896472680783599822011-03-29T17:30:01.123-06:002011-03-29T17:30:01.123-06:00Hannah, I thought I was Ms. Teeny Tiny? :PHannah, I thought I was Ms. Teeny Tiny? :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-68220172515472836202011-03-29T14:28:41.273-06:002011-03-29T14:28:41.273-06:00Hannah, A snowman party would be one of the best e...Hannah, A snowman party would be one of the best ever as I'm just wild about snow. Wish I was wild about rain, living where I do, but in truth it's snow or sun for me and we'll just skip all that other stuff;) So good to meet you here and hope one day we meet up again, via Amber or otherwise. Bless you bunches!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-10650928270875570192011-03-29T14:26:25.439-06:002011-03-29T14:26:25.439-06:00Cynthia, Monterey is such a beautiful place and ha...Cynthia, Monterey is such a beautiful place and has such a rich history. Sounds like you enjoyed it immensely. And bless you for wanting to read my book, win or not:) Good to connect with you via Amber here!<br /><br />Michelle, I can just see his little arms pumping and feel all that excitement:) Boys are sure fun! I so appreciate your kind words about my books and new series. Writing is never dull, nor reading! I'm so thankful the Lord brought us together through our love of good books!<br /><br />LOL, Renee Ann:) Love the castle-historical fiction writer link. Even if I did live in the 3rd floor servants quarters, it was an incredible experience. I remember thinking and hoping the Lord would use it in my writing one day. I wrote the sequel to TFD and housed it in Ian's Castle Roslyn but alas, it is unpublished. I chuckled further about your friend's husband and that is my Randy to a T! He recently made me promise I'd NEVER surprise him with a party or he'd do the very thing you mentioned here - walk out!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-52880147350677222782011-03-29T14:20:07.307-06:002011-03-29T14:20:07.307-06:00Casey, So good to see your smiling face here:) Lov...Casey, So good to see your smiling face here:) Love that you love snippets of my series. It is sure a joy to talk about it! I am always leery of giving too much away but by the time September 2012 rolls around, you won't remember anyway, right;)<br /><br />LOL, LoRee! Nine pies! Some folks would think it the best potluck ever. I would, especially if they were chocolate cream pies... You're so right. Laurel leaves and the crown symbolism has always intrigued me. Very old origins:) Bless you for being here today.<br /><br />Ariel, That party memory is unforgettable:) And would be hard to top!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.com