tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post1909355037297118395..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Release Party for Anita Mae Draper's Riding on a Christmas Wish!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-66035982631861090452014-10-18T19:29:09.875-04:002014-10-18T19:29:09.875-04:00Thanks, Lisa. I am so thankful for your support. Thanks, Lisa. I am so thankful for your support. Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-3028166427851577672014-10-18T19:28:14.607-04:002014-10-18T19:28:14.607-04:00Thanks, Barbara!
Thanks, Barbara! <br />Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-40027156435907581252013-11-05T11:45:21.365-05:002013-11-05T11:45:21.365-05:00Thanks for coming by, Barbara! You are entered int...Thanks for coming by, Barbara! You are entered into the drawing!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-29392719015538320732013-11-05T07:58:21.121-05:002013-11-05T07:58:21.121-05:00I'm late to the party, but so happy for Anita&...I'm late to the party, but so happy for Anita's release. This is a wonderful accomplishment. So happy for you sweet, Anita Mae!!!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88566307053431844132013-11-04T21:58:21.395-05:002013-11-04T21:58:21.395-05:00Congratulations, Anita!! Books look great and I l...Congratulations, Anita!! Books look great and I love Christmas books. They help get you more into the spirit of Christmas. Thank you for the chance of this wonderful giveaway.<br />Barbara Thompson<br />barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961896240783203387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-59491155494466704042013-11-04T21:22:27.320-05:002013-11-04T21:22:27.320-05:00Thanks, Jen. I'm tickled pink you were able to...Thanks, Jen. I'm tickled pink you were able to show up today... but then the pink could come from the constant rubbing to keep warm, too. LOLAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-42700051830556309052013-11-04T21:21:34.602-05:002013-11-04T21:21:34.602-05:00Deb, the IMDB site shows 50 films in the Josh Luca...Deb, the IMDB site shows 50 films in the Josh Lucas filmography, although I can't vouch for the stats. Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-49722821595503107512013-11-04T21:20:00.723-05:002013-11-04T21:20:00.723-05:00Susie, yes, I was thinking of you when I decided t...Susie, yes, I was thinking of you when I decided to have Thomas drink tea, but I chose Earl Grey because that's what JJ likes to drink and I figured if a 15 yr old male likes it, so should a 40 yr old male.<br /><br />And you're also right about Josh Lucas and Sweet Home Alabama for he was in that one as well.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-23788408816851864592013-11-04T16:04:20.055-05:002013-11-04T16:04:20.055-05:00Jen I hope you brought an extra sweater. If not, p...Jen I hope you brought an extra sweater. If not, perhaps one of the gentlemen will offer you their jacket. It's chilly even for the northern girls.<br /><br />Of course I thought they'd stoked up the fire because it got quite warm in here...well, you know where this is going... ahem.<br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84084164226187998892013-11-04T15:29:49.289-05:002013-11-04T15:29:49.289-05:00Gee, I love the wait staff at our release parties!...Gee, I love the wait staff at our release parties! Big congrats to Anita!!!Jennifer AlLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178922554247015759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-6828977552674949952013-11-04T13:27:01.853-05:002013-11-04T13:27:01.853-05:00Anita says 50 movies. WHAT? gosh I guess I need ...Anita says 50 movies. WHAT? gosh I guess I need to broaden my anglophile view of things...<br /><br />And, I'm curious if we are going to get enough snow to use that sleigh? but if it starts snowing... it might not stop...<br /><br />and we don't want to be snowed in , right?<br />RIGHT?<br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-54321340658649651242013-11-04T13:24:30.847-05:002013-11-04T13:24:30.847-05:00I have to admit I have a hard time answering when ...I have to admit I have a hard time answering when he asks a question. Put on some sunglasses there, sonny. Those eyes are killing me.Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52311184157622586512013-11-04T13:23:29.068-05:002013-11-04T13:23:29.068-05:00SUZIE! love you kiddo! I'm glad you had a bre...SUZIE! love you kiddo! I'm glad you had a break and time to stop in and, I hope, relax a bit. We are enjoying some quiet time after the busy morning greeting guests and getting the food out on the table.<br /><br />Anyone up for a walk along the hedgerow? We might come upon a flock of turkeys. No worries. We'll only use cameras. No guns.<br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-79461943807930048972013-11-04T13:21:28.700-05:002013-11-04T13:21:28.700-05:00Niki - I know... what can I say? I don't recal...Niki - I know... what can I say? I don't recall if I ever saw all of Sweet Home Alabama.<br /><br />Between the waiters and the chocolate, I'm feeling rather light headed.<br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-46972821288820671552013-11-04T13:19:30.232-05:002013-11-04T13:19:30.232-05:00hot mulled cider is ready! Do you know that cinna...hot mulled cider is ready! Do you know that cinnamon is an aphrodesiac? (I can't spell it but I can sure smell it!)<br /><br />So good to see you C.J.! I hope the trip is a short respite from all the busyness at home!<br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-83549953365722838242013-11-04T13:18:00.613-05:002013-11-04T13:18:00.613-05:00Thanks for stopping in Deb! I'm enjoying some ...Thanks for stopping in Deb! I'm enjoying some fine soft fiddle music right now--something I think we'd all enjoy. I hope you get a chance to read Anita's story and all the others! it's a great collection by many authors who have a special place in the hearts of the Inkies!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-71354771532090080502013-11-04T12:26:45.867-05:002013-11-04T12:26:45.867-05:00Congratulations, Anita!! So happy for you.
This ...Congratulations, Anita!! So happy for you. <br /><br />This looks like such a delightful collection of stories--definitely for the keeper shelf.<br /><br />I know the earl grey was brewed special for me. What a delightful array of treats our servers have whipped up for us. Of course Harrison Ford can bake.<br /><br />Deb, I think Josh Lucas was in Sweet Home Alabama with Reese Witherspoon as her Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-36753932855300810372013-11-04T11:45:50.997-05:002013-11-04T11:45:50.997-05:00Haha, Dina. I hear ya. Thank you! :)Haha, Dina. I hear ya. Thank you! :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-32339455580229997032013-11-04T11:45:24.836-05:002013-11-04T11:45:24.836-05:00Thank you, Suzie! :)Thank you, Suzie! :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12554424430698145262013-11-04T11:44:55.403-05:002013-11-04T11:44:55.403-05:00Thanks, Niki. I have to agree... God truly blessed...Thanks, Niki. I have to agree... God truly blessed me when he gave me this opportunity because I so enjoy a white Christmas. Heading for a mocha with tiny marshmallows and a cookie. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-33626111739524637892013-11-04T11:44:04.189-05:002013-11-04T11:44:04.189-05:00Serve me up some of whatever Bradley Cooper is ser...Serve me up some of whatever Bradley Cooper is serving. LOL. Congratulations, Anita! Enjoy your big moment.<br />Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-14877507917374738982013-11-04T11:43:42.451-05:002013-11-04T11:43:42.451-05:00Anita!!!! Congratulations! I'm so very happy f...Anita!!!! Congratulations! I'm so very happy for you!Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-1717678320672132872013-11-04T11:43:11.241-05:002013-11-04T11:43:11.241-05:00Thank you, DeAnna. Yes, it's cold here and it&...Thank you, DeAnna. Yes, it's cold here and it's cold and snowy in my story where hopefully the cutters and sleigh bells will help to set the mood. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89067774738100229672013-11-04T11:41:12.823-05:002013-11-04T11:41:12.823-05:00Oh Elaine, thank you for sharing this time with me...Oh Elaine, thank you for sharing this time with me. Yes, it's snowing snow here, too, but hopefully will leave again. Ha!Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85258418926543116372013-11-04T11:39:44.636-05:002013-11-04T11:39:44.636-05:00Thanks, Barb. Please, enjoy yourself.
I think the...Thanks, Barb. Please, enjoy yourself.<br /><br />I think the readers may because I haven't seen any Guideposts Books filling up the used bookstores. <br /><br />When I first heard that these books would only be available through the ShopGuideposts.org online store, I thought why not on amazon. But the more I've dwelled on it, I realize how special that makes these books. And yes, it'sAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.com