tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post3240778559391742022..comments2024-03-28T22:20:16.362-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: Debut Author Interview: Sasha Laurens and A Wicked Magic Giveaway/IWSG & Keep Writing With Fey Blog Hop Casey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-32166541821368875502020-08-11T17:36:52.735-04:002020-08-11T17:36:52.735-04:00This sounds lovely! I appreciate the insight into ...This sounds lovely! I appreciate the insight into Sasha's process with this book. Thank you for the giveaway!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-71108757614891023552020-08-10T14:52:12.076-04:002020-08-10T14:52:12.076-04:00I'm so glad you found the strength to carry on...I'm so glad you found the strength to carry on, and that you did not delete your manuscripts! As inspiring as you already are, I can well imagine how deep your well of creativity goes. <br />"The only way round is through," ~ Robert Frost<br /><br />Congratulations to Chrys and Sasha!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-69613644315681467772020-08-08T21:10:06.190-04:002020-08-08T21:10:06.190-04:00I had no idea about what you've dealt with the...I had no idea about what you've dealt with these past few years, and I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that! I really appreciate your honesty about what it's been like to deal with everything. It often seems like so much of the media is trying to push the false narrative that people should aim to be happy all of the time, when actually, that is neither feasible nor beneficial.<br /><br />A Wicked Magic sounds like an excellent book! I had never heard of reverse-outlining, but it sounds like a super-useful strategy! Also, I've never seen an author put up content warnings on their website, and I appreciate Ms. Laurens doing that—I've read some books where sensitive subjects just pop up out of the woodwork, and I can imagine that must be extremely painful for readers dealing with such subjects themselves. I'll pass on the giveaway, but thank you for the great interview!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-62610431694583055542020-08-08T04:01:40.353-04:002020-08-08T04:01:40.353-04:00Natalie, It’s understandable that you experienced ...Natalie, It’s understandable that you experienced PTSD after losing your husband so young. And it had to be awfully bittersweet when your daughter went away to college while you were still grieving. I’m so glad you’re feeling better now, and admire your hard work and perseverance. Stay strong & healthy.<br /><br />On another note, congrats to Chrys and Sasha on their new books!<br /><br />Julie<br /><br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-80312885848578479162020-08-07T14:00:00.376-04:002020-08-07T14:00:00.376-04:00Congrats to Chrys! And yes, I've been sufferin...Congrats to Chrys! And yes, I've been suffering a writing slump for well over a year. But I think life comes in phases. GLad to hear you're seeing a nearing light!<br />And A Wicked Magic sounds like my kind of read!Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-1974083315880331282020-08-07T09:20:03.621-04:002020-08-07T09:20:03.621-04:00Thank you for sharing your story. My heart goes ou...Thank you for sharing your story. My heart goes out to you for all you've had to face. I'm glad to hear you are in a better place and find purpose in helping other writers. <br />I like the cover of A Wicked Magic and the concept sounds realy cool. I wish Sasha Laurens all the best with her pre-order campaign and giveaway. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-53231404176391401262020-08-06T18:49:39.845-04:002020-08-06T18:49:39.845-04:00Enjoyed the interview and congrats on the release!...Enjoyed the interview and congrats on the release! Sounds like my kind of genre and love the title for the next book! I'm always looking for new authors to read, sounds good! tWarner419(at)aol(dot)comtetewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287233499993365048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-52842218495776575802020-08-06T17:36:52.062-04:002020-08-06T17:36:52.062-04:00Everything sure can hit at once. Good you are keep...Everything sure can hit at once. Good you are keeping on.<br /><br />Yep. Very anti climatic these days with releases indeed.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-50594197060447627952020-08-06T13:13:55.336-04:002020-08-06T13:13:55.336-04:00I am glad you are feeling better. The highlighted ...I am glad you are feeling better. The highlighted novel, A Wicked Magic sounds so unique and interesting. I would love to read this one. Best wishes to the author on the novel. I shared on twitter: (https://twitter.com/BraniganDebra/status/1291421869376245760?s=20) Debra Braniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754157369221089207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-11047341400273489812020-08-06T12:48:02.713-04:002020-08-06T12:48:02.713-04:00Ooh I definitely need to read this one and that co...Ooh I definitely need to read this one and that cover is gorgeous! Chelly Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10795244697037344432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-87004564349840164552020-08-06T11:17:39.312-04:002020-08-06T11:17:39.312-04:00Thank you for the interview. My favorite part was ...Thank you for the interview. My favorite part was the discussion about the difficult issues this book deals with and how the author wanted to make sure they weren't glamorized. I shared on tumblr: https://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/625713563049263104/debut-author-interview-sasha-laurens-and-a-wickedDanielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-49616546990598129962020-08-06T10:34:52.895-04:002020-08-06T10:34:52.895-04:00Life has certainly thrown you a few curve balls in...Life has certainly thrown you a few curve balls in recent years, but don't toss away any manuscripts. You don't know how you'll feel as time goes on.<br /><br />A thriller with magic and witches? Interesting.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-87032798088219520002020-08-06T05:49:15.424-04:002020-08-06T05:49:15.424-04:00This looks like a very intriguing book sorry for y...This looks like a very intriguing book sorry for your loss just lost my mother thanks for the uplifting wordsken ohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430781477492582242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-37554289320012429592020-08-06T01:05:17.430-04:002020-08-06T01:05:17.430-04:00Hi Natalie, I love the "rediscovering your cr...Hi Natalie, I love the "rediscovering your creativity and get back to what you love - writing" I take breaks from writing because of life demands but I am always seeking ways to wedge in writing here and there and by the end of the week I\m amazed at how much I accomplished.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-19638596531430974732020-08-06T00:48:07.645-04:002020-08-06T00:48:07.645-04:00Boy, Natalie, you are an inspiration! I have no c...Boy, Natalie, you are an inspiration! I have no clue how you manage to do all you do. As always, I enjoy your interviews, and good luck to Sasha with her book. Thanks for sharing your struggle with depression and PTSD. Journeying through depression is no easy passage. I'm glad to hear that you are coming out on the other side. Please take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-49773079220552935072020-08-05T21:42:13.671-04:002020-08-05T21:42:13.671-04:00I'm sorry to hear about how hard it's been...I'm sorry to hear about how hard it's been for you since losing your husband, Natalie. But your daughter has done well! Hopefully you'll once again find joy in your manuscripts and see them through to fruition. <br /><br />Great interview!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-74591995792956073992020-08-05T20:39:29.840-04:002020-08-05T20:39:29.840-04:00A WICKED MAGIC sounds awesome and I love the cover...A WICKED MAGIC sounds awesome and I love the cover!<br /><br />Congrats too to Chrys.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-60210408429386439992020-08-05T19:56:41.868-04:002020-08-05T19:56:41.868-04:00Natalie, thanks so much for sharing your story. Yo...Natalie, thanks so much for sharing your story. You've gone through so much! I've had a couple periods in my life where I had to battle the double whammy of grief and other challenges at the same time. It is no easy task. It is amazing how small things, like walks and spending time with others can really help. Hugs! We all really appreciate what you do for our writing community.<br /><br />Please count me out of this giveaway as it sounds a little too scary for me.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-9567888943030639472020-08-05T18:41:23.463-04:002020-08-05T18:41:23.463-04:00It does help to help others out when you're do...It does help to help others out when you're down. I'm glad to hear that you're better. Take care.Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447552226485618096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-34799524474476456862020-08-05T17:51:37.877-04:002020-08-05T17:51:37.877-04:00I agree with Sherry. A Wicked Magic, sounds really...I agree with Sherry. A Wicked Magic, sounds really intriguing, and I'm so happy you are finding your way back to writing and what makes you smile again. Congratulations to Chrys!Erika Beebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899619461035583262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-60701157902171038992020-08-05T17:33:41.307-04:002020-08-05T17:33:41.307-04:00Love the cover!! The book sounds amazing!Love the cover!! The book sounds amazing!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-86918070881753194262020-08-05T17:20:11.300-04:002020-08-05T17:20:11.300-04:00Sasha's book sounds like a great read. I love ...Sasha's book sounds like a great read. I love magic and witches and stuff like that. <br /><br />A lot of us have gone through some dark times which has caused us to go through a writing slump. Glad you got through yours. Chrys' book will be a big help to the writing community!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-72329487638394115732020-08-05T16:59:04.406-04:002020-08-05T16:59:04.406-04:00Sasha's book sounds great! I also see it's...Sasha's book sounds great! I also see it's included in the yummy free book giveaway in the post below this one :)<br />Happy August, Natalie.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-37638310384467859902020-08-05T16:48:15.182-04:002020-08-05T16:48:15.182-04:00Ooh, Sasha's book sounds intriguing and I love...Ooh, Sasha's book sounds intriguing and I love the cover! <br />And Chrys's is definitely going to be a huge help to the writing community.<br />Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-42938416141050092492020-08-05T16:47:06.234-04:002020-08-05T16:47:06.234-04:00I'm glad you're feeling more yourself, Nat...I'm glad you're feeling more yourself, Natalie! I think a combination of methods to deal with depression and grief can be ideal - so if one isn't quite hitting the right spot, another one kicks in. Happy Writing!<br />And, thank you for sharing authors and agents here!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.com