tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post3440217541511974558..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Interview and Giveaway with Debut Author Christa AllanLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-33801983818213614082010-03-02T06:30:22.423-05:002010-03-02T06:30:22.423-05:00I absolutely cannot wait to read this novel. Thank...I absolutely cannot wait to read this novel. Thanks so much for the giveaway!Lynda Lee Schabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05827732317985384301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-91567550549610307912010-03-01T19:07:14.687-05:002010-03-01T19:07:14.687-05:00Thanks to everyone who stopped by and entered. The...Thanks to everyone who stopped by and entered. The winner of Christa's book is.... Lynda Schab! Congrats to you, Lynda! I'll be emailing you for your snail-mail address.<br /><br />Be blessed, y'all!Jennifer AlLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178922554247015759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-43389156823057245682010-02-26T11:41:56.075-05:002010-02-26T11:41:56.075-05:00Great interview. Please enter me. Book sounds grea...Great interview. Please enter me. Book sounds great.<br />tarenn98[at]yahoo[dot]comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-18816708234439424602010-02-25T20:28:16.189-05:002010-02-25T20:28:16.189-05:00You're so right, Anita. Some times I wish for ...You're so right, Anita. Some times I wish for the days when I could bring my kids to play days.<br /><br />Narelle...I do hope you can find a copy of my novel!<br /><br />Lynda...great to see you here!<br /><br />Jill...I have Jim's book; it's great. Just wish there were Cliff Notes!<br /><br /><br />Looking forward to meeting you, Rose. So cool to know someone in the trenches!Christa Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620389675433700944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26054221371900627862010-02-25T19:52:44.851-05:002010-02-25T19:52:44.851-05:00I couldn't believe how much Christa and I have...I couldn't believe how much Christa and I have in common! We'll have to meet at the conference in Indy for sure. I have kids 36, 32 and 26. My dad was an alcoholic, all my extended family except for one brother live in N'Awlins and lived in FEMA trailers for 18 months after Katrina, and I'm a retired teacher. So, please enter me in the drawing for Walking On Broken Glass! thanks! Rose McCauleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351484742067839801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-90688984856140099282010-02-25T16:42:55.737-05:002010-02-25T16:42:55.737-05:00Great interview Jen and Christa! I admire your hon...Great interview Jen and Christa! I admire your honesty and willingness to address this subject. Love the title and the song. Don't you love the way God drops those little morsels in our brains?<br /><br />I'm a wanna be plotter too, Christa. Jim Scott Bell's book on Plotting works well for me, but I have to read it through again as I plot my next book. Thanks for visiting us.Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-56353128010747053742010-02-25T15:54:06.670-05:002010-02-25T15:54:06.670-05:00LOVE this interview! I had the pleasure of meeting...LOVE this interview! I had the pleasure of meeting Christa at the conference in Denver and I heard all about her novel. I've looked forward to reading it ever since. Please enter me!<br /><br />LyndaSchab at gmail dot comLynda Lee Schabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05827732317985384301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-887484075430235442010-02-25T15:49:46.417-05:002010-02-25T15:49:46.417-05:00Christa, thanks for joining us today :-) I love th...Christa, thanks for joining us today :-) I love the title of your book. The Annie Lennox song is now playing in my head, which I guess is appropriate since it is 'Sing, Sing a Song' week here at the inkwell :-)<br />Your book sounds interesting and I'm going to find out if Abingdon books will be available here in Australia, or if I'll need to order from CBD or Amazon.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-16573648510736955542010-02-25T15:13:15.485-05:002010-02-25T15:13:15.485-05:00Richard--We're Geauxing to spell it that way j...Richard--We're Geauxing to spell it that way just to annoy everyone who ISN'T in the WHO DAT nation or an LSU Tiger!!!Christa Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620389675433700944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-19174571985740282912010-02-25T15:03:18.491-05:002010-02-25T15:03:18.491-05:00Good advice about the photos, Christa. Ha ha. My h...Good advice about the photos, Christa. Ha ha. My husband took mine, but he's a professional videographer, and we took about 100 shots. My picture here takes off at least 10 pounds, but actually, I was going for older because in the author picture I was using before, people said I looked 25 and not mature enough to write a book.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85234132297598608002010-02-25T14:22:07.977-05:002010-02-25T14:22:07.977-05:00Hi--Taking a little break during my "planning...Hi--Taking a little break during my "planning period" (right....) here at school to say thanks for all of your kind words and encouragement.<br /><br />And, for the record, perhaps it is the suffocating humidity in the South that makes a differebce. But, honestly, it's a great photographer and Photoshop!!!<br /><br />I'd read years ago that spending money on professional Christa Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620389675433700944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-15095150102932983972010-02-25T14:20:09.007-05:002010-02-25T14:20:09.007-05:00Jen, Thanks for letting us get to know Christa a b...Jen, Thanks for letting us get to know Christa a bit better. Like others, I'm looking forward to more Christa Allan books. (And I'm also looking forward to the day when she and her neighbors learn that "go" isn't spelled "geaux.") <br />Congratulations to you both from a fellow Abingdon writer.Richard Mabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993592219849830777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-31763221048157747112010-02-25T14:15:54.384-05:002010-02-25T14:15:54.384-05:00Yeah, Christa. Can you share beauty secrets the n...Yeah, Christa. Can you share beauty secrets the next time you guest blog somewhere?<br /><br />Don't include me in the drawing. I've already read and been touched by Walking on Broken Glass. Looking forward to the next Christa Allen book.PatriciaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572087157439187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-21547084961010432742010-02-25T14:11:28.114-05:002010-02-25T14:11:28.114-05:00Hey All! I've read Christa's book and I ca...Hey All! I've read Christa's book and I can tell you, it's just great. And yes, it's going to change some lives.<br /><br />Christa, I'm joining the we-can't-believe-you're-old-enough-to-have-grown-kids chorus. Must be those youthful southern genes of yours :+} Thanks so much for visiting with us today.Jennifer AlLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178922554247015759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-37591929625708964762010-02-25T14:01:46.526-05:002010-02-25T14:01:46.526-05:00Welcome, Christa. My kids range from 32 all the wa...Welcome, Christa. My kids range from 32 all the way down to 11. Maybe you found the secret - have them all at once so you don't have to drag out the worry? Heh. If only it were that simple, eh? Because we worry about them regardless.<br /><br />I really like the interveiw and your answers. I'll keep an eye out for your book. <br /><br />Thanks for joining us today.<br /><br />Anita.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-73605013949276559862010-02-25T13:37:58.560-05:002010-02-25T13:37:58.560-05:00Christa, thanks for visiting us today at the Inkwe...Christa, thanks for visiting us today at the Inkwell. I wish I were eligible for the giveaway too! This book sounds fabulous and I've heard so many good things about it.<br /><br />Your picture is lovely, btw. And your story gives me hope and encouragement as a mom, wife, and writer. Thanks!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-37447712722477663802010-02-25T12:14:26.204-05:002010-02-25T12:14:26.204-05:00Christa, thanks so much for visiting us today and ...Christa, thanks so much for visiting us today and answering Jen's wonderful interview questions. I really enjoyed reading your story. I totally agree about the one who doesn't want us to succeed and is always stirring things up for us. I'm so glad you didn't give up. I'll be watching for your book.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-60215089878844114812010-02-25T11:30:55.670-05:002010-02-25T11:30:55.670-05:00Great interview! Being transparent enough to writ...Great interview! Being transparent enough to write this book is appreciated. Please enter me. Thank you.<br />desertrose5173 at gmail dot comLindahttp://www.onedesertrose.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10782823668024855652010-02-25T09:22:31.783-05:002010-02-25T09:22:31.783-05:00Thank you!
Blessings,
andreaThank you!<br />Blessings,<br />andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-54066751310855216952010-02-25T09:05:28.346-05:002010-02-25T09:05:28.346-05:00Great interview, thanks for sharing it! Like the t...Great interview, thanks for sharing it! Like the title of the book; it sounds interesting. Thanks also for offering the giveaway.<br />Blessings,<br />Karen<br />klange61(at)hotmail(dot)comKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-31818329837800269962010-02-25T08:26:30.324-05:002010-02-25T08:26:30.324-05:00I was thinking the same thing as Lisa. You're ...I was thinking the same thing as Lisa. You're my hero Christa: I want to look like you when my daughter is 32.<br /><br />I love the title of your book. I've heard the name tossed around in ACFW circles and wondered if it was inspired by the song. Very evocative.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by,<br />DinaDina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-60498340696949556732010-02-25T07:57:06.698-05:002010-02-25T07:57:06.698-05:00Holy smoke, Christa! You don't look nearly old...Holy smoke, Christa! You don't look nearly old enough for that passel of grown kids! Seriously though, thanks for gathering around the inkwell with us today. We're glad you're here. I've been hearing great things about WoBG and I truly believe that it could help change lives.<br /><br />Blessings!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-53066855373604828202010-02-25T07:47:15.843-05:002010-02-25T07:47:15.843-05:00Dear Christa, thanks for stopping at The Well!
Y&...Dear Christa, thanks for stopping at The Well!<br /><br />Y'all, Christa is a marvelous writer with a voice both edgy and humorous.<br /><br />What I love about Christa is her commitment to education--yep, she teaches full-time, then opens her heart for her stories and her writing.<br /><br />Blessings, Christa!<br /><br />Pattipattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-92011106902706569602010-02-25T06:23:37.151-05:002010-02-25T06:23:37.151-05:00Welcome to Inktropolis, Christa!
This is one of th...Welcome to Inktropolis, Christa!<br />This is one of those cases where I'd like to use a pseudonym and comment --and win your book. Someone is going to get a nice freebie!!<br /><br />Thanks Jen for a great interview.<br /><br />Christa, are you back in the New Orleans area?Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com