tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post5755657296857684000..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: Marcia Gruver Blog TourJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-36929734682571915202008-10-30T19:03:00.000-04:002008-10-30T19:03:00.000-04:00Marcia, That's so funny about book #1 being book #...Marcia, <BR/>That's so funny about book #1 being book #2. :-) Thanks for spilling the beans! LOL<BR/>And thank you for coming by to comment. That means a lot :-)<BR/>You gotta keep that photo! It's so nice!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-48912026872101424962008-10-30T19:02:00.000-04:002008-10-30T19:02:00.000-04:00Hi Joanna, Joanne and Rhonda,Thanks for coming by!...Hi Joanna, Joanne and Rhonda,<BR/>Thanks for coming by!<BR/>Rhonda, I used to think that I was a pantser, but now I wonder if I've been lazy in my writing and just didn't want to plot. It's something to consider.<BR/>You're probably right, though. While plotting takes more work in the beginning, I definitely think the rough draft is better for it.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-68065034894013705632008-10-30T16:51:00.000-04:002008-10-30T16:51:00.000-04:00Had to pop in once more to say I’ve enjoyed all yo...Had to pop in once more to say I’ve enjoyed all your lovely comments. <BR/><BR/>Want to know a secret? Sarah and Henry were my favorites, too. I loved writing Bertha’s story because (another secret) I actually wrote book two (Chasing Charity) first then started a prequel about Charity’s mama, Bertha, which became Diamond Duo. My editor suggested we release Diamond Duo first, so book two became book one. Confused yet?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, as much as I loved fleshing out young Bertha’s life, writing Sarah took me to a whole new place. Her chapters flowed onto the page.<BR/><BR/>As for my “youthful” photograph, I may need to change it. Though very touched up, it is a recent picture. However, three book deadlines in rapid succession have taken their toll. Ever notice how old a president looks at the end of his term? Stress not only kills, it ages a person. I doubt you’d recognize me now. LOL!<BR/><BR/>Jessica, thank you for your wonderful review.<BR/><BR/>Blessings everyone!Marcia Gruverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563812990616453572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-63590064063701164402008-10-30T13:25:00.000-04:002008-10-30T13:25:00.000-04:00Great interview! I like how Marcia talks about us...Great interview! I like how Marcia talks about using all her life experiences/identity as fodder for her writing. So much of what we do and who we are informs our writing, and I enjoyed her elaborating on the eras she's experienced. Thanks for sharing.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-8793709058751199122008-10-30T12:01:00.000-04:002008-10-30T12:01:00.000-04:00Hi Jessica,Thanks for stopping by my spot on Marci...Hi Jessica,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my spot on Marcia's blog tour. I peeked back at your Diamond Duo review -- hey, Sarah King was my favourite too. She and Henry taught me a few things, and I really enjoyed meeting them.<BR/><BR/>Blessings today!Joanna Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09009706543743970845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-91102348697213856612008-10-30T11:38:00.000-04:002008-10-30T11:38:00.000-04:00Very good interview, Jessica.I'm a Randy Imgermans...Very good interview, Jessica.<BR/><BR/>I'm a Randy Imgermanson fan also. I think there are very few truly organic writers. I think alot say that because they don't want to do the work up front to plot a novel. I have a friend who's just sold her 5th novel. She wrote the first 3 SOTP and then had me help her plot the last two. She swears by plotting now and you could never have told her that she would ever plot. I wrote my first novel SOTP and never again. It was just a nightmare not knowing where I was headed.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my blog, Jessica. I appreciate your support.rhonda mcknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018229725796276222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-81557870202921580462008-10-30T10:08:00.000-04:002008-10-30T10:08:00.000-04:00Sharon, That's too funny! I'm the same way. Mostly...Sharon, <BR/>That's too funny! I'm the same way. Mostly quiet, but sometimes there's a wild streak. :-)<BR/>Thanks for stopping by.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-43041444925238818562008-10-30T10:01:00.000-04:002008-10-30T10:01:00.000-04:00Hmm . . . I've been accused of having a split pers...Hmm . . . I've been accused of having a split personality too. And this year at ACFW Georgina refused to believe I am shy.Story and Logic Media Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317731231950753140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-41998936201106589332008-10-30T09:30:00.000-04:002008-10-30T09:30:00.000-04:00Yeah, I didn't even realize it was based on the tr...Yeah, I didn't even realize it was based on the true story. Fascinating. Debbie, I hope you announce your blog tour so I can stop by :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-60772777309448465282008-10-30T08:09:00.000-04:002008-10-30T08:09:00.000-04:00Did you go to the ACFW meeting in Orlando last wee...Did you go to the ACFW meeting in Orlando last weekend? I was going to and then didn't but might go to the one in January.<BR/> What are you working on with your writing?Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-69594437941080344002008-10-30T07:58:00.000-04:002008-10-30T07:58:00.000-04:00Hi I think my favorite question was what inspired ...Hi I think my favorite question was what inspired Marcia to write Diamond Duo. It sucked me right in and now I have to go buy the book to see her twists. It sounds intriguing. And you did a great job with your questions. I will be doing my first interview on a blog tour in December. Just learning all that goes along with being an author is mind boggling.DebbieLynneCostellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002782156063448451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-52317614004287860852008-10-29T20:11:00.000-04:002008-10-29T20:11:00.000-04:00Hi Susan,You're too funny with that age joke. I to...Hi Susan,<BR/>You're too funny with that age joke. I totally didn't see it coming. :-)<BR/>I noticed you're my "follower" too. Hehehe, that's good for the ego!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-63122106479540648432008-10-29T18:26:00.000-04:002008-10-29T18:26:00.000-04:00Hi Jessica -You and Marcia provided an entertainin...Hi Jessica -<BR/><BR/>You and Marcia provided an entertaining and enlightening interview. I'll have to check out your blog and your book.<BR/><BR/>At the risk of sounding redundant, Marcia, when were you married - at 10? You look amazing. <BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-44791759223566614932008-10-29T16:39:00.000-04:002008-10-29T16:39:00.000-04:00Kristen,If you like detailed, it's the way to go. ...Kristen,<BR/>If you like detailed, it's the way to go. Or plotting. Anyhow, I've read one of Ingermanson's books and I couldn't put it down. I blame his "snowflake" method, LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-57114742779280470422008-10-29T16:38:00.000-04:002008-10-29T16:38:00.000-04:00Hey Debra,Thanks for stopping by. It really was a ...Hey Debra,<BR/>Thanks for stopping by. It really was a good story with great characters. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-86128631225769820912008-10-29T16:35:00.000-04:002008-10-29T16:35:00.000-04:00I need to check out that snowflake method. I keep ...I need to check out that snowflake method. I keep hearing about it!Kristen Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984459504977637298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-24625346816080345172008-10-29T16:06:00.000-04:002008-10-29T16:06:00.000-04:00Hmmmm. Just today I was browsing on publishers' we...Hmmmm. Just today I was browsing on publishers' websites and saw Diamond Duo and thought, 'that sounds interesting!'<BR/><BR/>First of all, Marcia, you can't be a great-granny by the looks of your photo! Thanks Jessica and Marcia for an interesting blog today. I look forward to reading this "gem"!<BR/><BR/>Debra Marvin<BR/>dem35@cornell.eduAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-5122434090597097932008-10-29T13:50:00.000-04:002008-10-29T13:50:00.000-04:00Hey Terri,Yep, I'm in Dunnellon, FL. And yes, I po...Hey Terri,<BR/>Yep, I'm in Dunnellon, FL. And yes, I posted on ACFW trying to lure people to my blog.<BR/>LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-33009909067198662602008-10-29T13:26:00.000-04:002008-10-29T13:26:00.000-04:00Hey Jess, Thanks for stopping by my blog--are you ...Hey Jess,<BR/> Thanks for stopping by my blog--are you a fellow Floridian?? Did I see your post on ACFW?Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-32733778951437841532008-10-29T12:47:00.000-04:002008-10-29T12:47:00.000-04:00Thanks Julie :-)It was fun designing how I wanted ...Thanks Julie :-)<BR/>It was fun designing how I wanted things to go, etc. <BR/>Thanks for stopping by!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-64718910128989272652008-10-29T12:46:00.000-04:002008-10-29T12:46:00.000-04:00Hi Rose,Thanks for stopping by. It was a good read...Hi Rose,<BR/>Thanks for stopping by. It was a good read with resounding themes, so I liked it :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-54395518224063976482008-10-29T12:32:00.000-04:002008-10-29T12:32:00.000-04:00Jessica,You did a beautiful job for your first blo...Jessica,<BR/><BR/>You did a beautiful job for your first blog tour! <BR/><BR/>Marcia's book is great! I loved reading it!juliepollitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754586783813071800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-19202952352720524242008-10-29T11:56:00.000-04:002008-10-29T11:56:00.000-04:00I loved this interview with another woman from my ...I loved this interview with another woman from my generation! I came home from conference with this book and will have to move it up closer to the top of my ever-expanding TBR pile. Thanks to marcia and jessica!Rose McCauleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351484742067839801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-81812232147181529792008-10-29T11:06:00.000-04:002008-10-29T11:06:00.000-04:00Thanks so much for answering me, Marcia. Take it f...Thanks so much for answering me, Marcia. Take it from me, you really have been blessed. It's taken me four books, over two years of querying, and countless rejections to finally snag an agent. Now we're in the throes of trying to woe some publishers. So to get such a great response (I mean three book deal? WOW) first time out, that's amazing.<BR/><BR/>But you are giving credit where credit is due, and I believe God's rewarding you for that. <BR/><BR/>I pray you have an illustrious and long career with much success. You're definitely off to a great start!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-88314098809199821932008-10-29T10:32:00.000-04:002008-10-29T10:32:00.000-04:00Hi Marcia!Very cool that you stopped by. I just wa...Hi Marcia!<BR/>Very cool that you stopped by. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed some of your sentences, as well as your humor <BR/>:-)<BR/>Two posts back I posted a review of your book, if you're interested. <BR/>Great story and congrats on the book deal!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com