tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post1341143301084736016..comments2024-03-28T22:20:16.362-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: Debut Author Interview: Alda Dobbs and Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna GiveawayCasey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-71902602999041387242021-09-21T12:52:26.164-04:002021-09-21T12:52:26.164-04:00Sounds like a fantastic book. Following. positiv...Sounds like a fantastic book. Following. positive.ideas.4youATgmail.comNancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229949396464956167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-43088403124808785152021-09-19T17:04:27.101-04:002021-09-19T17:04:27.101-04:00I tweeted! https://twitter.com/amweeks00/status/14...I tweeted! https://twitter.com/amweeks00/status/1439696781504303106?s=21 Annmarie Weeks https://www.blogger.com/profile/17039499871808218444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-31815605155701680212021-09-19T17:03:26.856-04:002021-09-19T17:03:26.856-04:00Got my fingers crossed! Amweeksoc at comcast dot n...Got my fingers crossed! Amweeksoc at comcast dot netAnnmarie Weeks https://www.blogger.com/profile/17039499871808218444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-78349394684870848922021-09-16T17:28:33.590-04:002021-09-16T17:28:33.590-04:00Awww. You know I love historical fiction, and this...Awww. You know I love historical fiction, and this one sounds so good. I love the kind of research Alda did for this book. It sounds terrific. I was not going to get into drawings for any more books because I am BURIED, but I can't resist, so please throw my name in the jar. Thanks for an interesting post. Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-19890369619860869392021-09-16T06:09:14.340-04:002021-09-16T06:09:14.340-04:00Hi Natalie. Sorry took me so long to get here, but...Hi Natalie. Sorry took me so long to get here, but these days I have trouble remembering what day it is. Lovely of you to give me a spot in your Follower News. Thank you! Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-63112201570102798192021-09-14T22:13:16.649-04:002021-09-14T22:13:16.649-04:00What an awesome interview! Barefoot Dreams of Petr...What an awesome interview! Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna sounds like a wonderful read, and I've already heard so many good things about it on other blogs. It was wonderful to hear about Alda's journey from physics/engineering into being an author, and I love that she only uses the social media platforms she's comfortable with—I know I'm not a social media person at all, so I can't imagine having to get on Twitter for marketing or something. I'll pass on the giveaway, but thanks so much for the great interview, Natalie!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-81415741652265242032021-09-14T20:36:44.176-04:002021-09-14T20:36:44.176-04:00Congrats to these great authors and their new rele...Congrats to these great authors and their new releases.<br />Have a special day, Natalie.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-17071730108246628572021-09-14T18:53:17.281-04:002021-09-14T18:53:17.281-04:00Congrats on the release, I'm always looking fo...Congrats on the release, I'm always looking for new authors to read!tetewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287233499993365048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-1218266545257505582021-09-14T15:58:52.266-04:002021-09-14T15:58:52.266-04:00This looks like a good book! Thanks for sharing th...This looks like a good book! Thanks for sharing the interview as well. That's really cool that the author's grandmother taught herself to read!Maria Antoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024230600823101320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-19781200771604008052021-09-14T11:35:05.924-04:002021-09-14T11:35:05.924-04:00As always enjoyed the interview, Sorry I'm lat...As always enjoyed the interview, Sorry I'm late in replying but have been busy,<br />Most enjoyable post Natalie, hope all is well.<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-65255417937895227482021-09-14T11:18:20.250-04:002021-09-14T11:18:20.250-04:00Alda, thank you for sharing your journey. Very isp...Alda, thank you for sharing your journey. Very ispiring! I can't wait to read Petra's story, too. Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11627100070892260887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-52566535827906865282021-09-14T10:58:07.397-04:002021-09-14T10:58:07.397-04:00Great interview! Congratulations, Alda! Sounds lik...Great interview! Congratulations, Alda! Sounds like a wonderful story. I follow you on Twitter, Natalie, and tweeted this. Thanks!Kim A. Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07125633582567317839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-80013786387234185072021-09-13T22:09:43.625-04:002021-09-13T22:09:43.625-04:00Congratulations to Alda - that sounds like a great...Congratulations to Alda - that sounds like a great read!<br />Congrats to Jemi and Denise, too!<br />Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-24877253078267021372021-09-13T21:58:05.118-04:002021-09-13T21:58:05.118-04:00That's a great story. And the fact that it'...That's a great story. And the fact that it's based on your family's experiences. It's funny how a story will be told in a family for generations, thought to be embellished, and then it turns out it really wasn't.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-40240393548405610772021-09-13T15:43:59.955-04:002021-09-13T15:43:59.955-04:00I love good storytelling, especially when it is ba...I love good storytelling, especially when it is based on a true story. Have read many books on current border crossings, but nothing about the Mexican Revolution in 1911. Sounds like a gripping read. Enjoyed the interview! Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-78203201231318983942021-09-13T14:20:37.658-04:002021-09-13T14:20:37.658-04:00This book is high on my want to read list especial...This book is high on my want to read list especially after reading this inspiring interview. I love that this author pulled from family experiences to write this novel. I follow Natalie on Twitter.Danielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-8164888399609643462021-09-13T14:05:17.451-04:002021-09-13T14:05:17.451-04:00I've read some wonderful reviews of Alda's...I've read some wonderful reviews of Alda's book and your interview has me even more excited to read this one. The MC is appealing as is the setting. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy MMGM.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-84056184638807948032021-09-13T13:42:51.617-04:002021-09-13T13:42:51.617-04:00This story is so close to home for me. Every day w...This story is so close to home for me. Every day we see people of all ages and backgrounds striving for a better future for their families. Everyone should know about the history of immigration and its benefits. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this important book.<br />I follow daily by email: crs(at)codedivasites(dot)com, and on twitter: @carlrscott<br />I've also tweeted: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/1437471166722031618, and shared: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/pin/336573772160386126/<br />Thanks again, have a great day!!Carl Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887990491392099928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-33323200626003635672021-09-13T12:01:56.340-04:002021-09-13T12:01:56.340-04:00Wonderful interview, Natalie ~ full of interesting...Wonderful interview, Natalie ~ full of interesting information. Thanks, Alda, for sharing. I would love to receive a copy of this book. <br /><br />btw, Natalie, I am going to post a review of Cliff Burkes' "An Occasionally Happy Family" on Friday. It is a wonderful MG book, and I'm glad I received a copy from him. I laughed almost all the way through until it took a serious turn for a satisfying, poignant ending. Have a great week! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-67750954357470080092021-09-13T11:55:33.346-04:002021-09-13T11:55:33.346-04:00I've been reading a lot of books similar to th...I've been reading a lot of books similar to this so I can learn about events that have not been taught to me in American schools. This book is definitely going on my TBR list. Thank you, Natalie, for having Alda on your blog. And thank you, Alda, for writing this story. We need more books like this!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-29170673728844145232021-09-13T10:54:56.245-04:002021-09-13T10:54:56.245-04:00Congratulations on your book, Alda! I would love a...Congratulations on your book, Alda! I would love a copy for our school library!<br />owens@wsd3.orgStephanie Owennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-70957395638562150442021-09-13T09:46:05.433-04:002021-09-13T09:46:05.433-04:00That's a great setting for the story, not one ...That's a great setting for the story, not one we hear often. And looks like you became quite proficient at English!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-13777937522926722912021-09-13T09:30:44.492-04:002021-09-13T09:30:44.492-04:00I'm going to have to check this one out...I lo...I'm going to have to check this one out...I love historical and it sounds amazing. Good luck with the next one, too!Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-26095845601239711292021-09-13T05:20:56.897-04:002021-09-13T05:20:56.897-04:00Nice tips for writers! Alda's story covers a t...Nice tips for writers! Alda's story covers a time I know very little about and it sounds fascinating. Best wishes for the book and for writing book two!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com