tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post1530273000330376555..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Interview and Book Release Party--Dina Sleiman!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-5392298524596585562012-10-25T00:05:18.009-04:002012-10-25T00:05:18.009-04:00LOL DebH, I knew you'd commented because I rec...LOL DebH, I knew you'd commented because I rec'd the email, but kept looking on the wrong post wondering why your comment didn't show up. Finally clicked on the link in the email and found it here. Duh.<br /><br />Yes, I'd stay at your place too if I ever had a chance to visit the area. Wouldn't miss it after all our virtual travels. :D<br /><br />And yes, I do think you couldAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-91612207608353711082012-10-23T20:03:18.071-04:002012-10-23T20:03:18.071-04:00Thanks, Deb. I love dancing the Viennese waltz, bu...Thanks, Deb. I love dancing the Viennese waltz, but the American waltz feels weird to me for some reason. It never sticks in my head for long.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-33856500995053272872012-10-23T17:20:03.285-04:002012-10-23T17:20:03.285-04:00i love the book cover. the waltz is one of my favo...i love the book cover. the waltz is one of my favorite dances to dance -unfortunately dear hubby doesn't like to dance - too shy, i think.<br /><br />i'm impressed with the quick production of the book. i guess that's what happens when one is God inspired, eh?<br /><br />and Anita, if you do travel towards Williamsburg, be sure to let me know. you can always come stay with me in DebHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685506948995225770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-46041192521230748402012-10-23T07:42:55.855-04:002012-10-23T07:42:55.855-04:00You know, CJ, I might have to content myself with ...You know, CJ, I might have to content myself with a nice hat. I looked at Regency gowns last night and there's no way I'm spending that much. Even an ugly day dress was over $100. More like $300 for something that was actually nice. I guess I could make a project of it with my Mom and sew one. The patterns were much prettier than the pre-sewn versions. I'm not a very good seamstress, Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-24592481862214780192012-10-22T22:36:44.017-04:002012-10-22T22:36:44.017-04:00Congratulations, Dina!
I so want that hat. Just ...Congratulations, Dina! <br /><br />I so want that hat. Just think how nice it would look at a Williamsburg tea.C.J. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026386802434435296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-74775060514995526272012-10-22T20:35:26.771-04:002012-10-22T20:35:26.771-04:00Last I heard, Boston has an airport, so that shoul...Last I heard, Boston has an airport, so that shouldn't be a problem, eh. Sounds good to me. I love lakes. And trees. :DAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-46434861726406321822012-10-22T18:05:06.701-04:002012-10-22T18:05:06.701-04:00Well, it's a long drive so you'd all have ...Well, it's a long drive so you'd all have to stay and relax for a few days first. I have five beds and I'll happily take the couch!<br /><br />Boston is closer by the way. I'm still hoping to get to Quincy and the John Adams home.<br /><br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-2115175933257598902012-10-22T17:53:30.784-04:002012-10-22T17:53:30.784-04:00Um, Deb... How many people can fit in your house? ...Um, Deb... How many people can fit in your house? Cuz' I'm inviting myself along for the next Williamsburg trip!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84413332540836631772012-10-22T14:42:47.136-04:002012-10-22T14:42:47.136-04:00As I recall, that hot chocolate was very strong. d...As I recall, that hot chocolate was very strong. didn't Gina add lots of cream and sugar to it?<br /><br />I would love to go again to Williamsburg, too! What a lovely place but hanging out wit Dina, Gina, Carrie Pagels, and CJ for one of the days was way too cool!<br /><br />Anita, you need to come out here and do a writer's retreat at my house. Then we can drive to the Historic Triangle!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52767318086153557042012-10-22T14:37:07.456-04:002012-10-22T14:37:07.456-04:00Anita, anytime you can make it to Williamburg I...Anita, anytime you can make it to Williamburg I'd be more than happy to meet you there and drink hot chocolate with you with silly looks on our faces. LOL. I think we could rope CJ and Carrie Pagels into meeting us pretty much anytime too.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-45860512800041200382012-10-22T14:34:33.329-04:002012-10-22T14:34:33.329-04:00Congratulations, Dina! I cannot wait to read this ...Congratulations, Dina! I cannot wait to read this book. And thanks for the great interview, Roseanna and Debra. Love the teamwork.<br /><br />Next time y'all go to Williamsburg, count me in as it's been a life-long dream destination.<br /><br />And now I'll settle down with some Shepherd's Pie...mmm-mmm...Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12612876818395342162012-10-22T14:25:55.096-04:002012-10-22T14:25:55.096-04:00Wow, Suzie, I'm certainly feeling the love.Wow, Suzie, I'm certainly feeling the love.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76667101125390917902012-10-22T14:16:07.047-04:002012-10-22T14:16:07.047-04:00Okay, now I am here for lunch and I'm going fo...Okay, now I am here for lunch and I'm going for the peanut soup, and some nice baked fish and sweet potatoes (not baked in the same dish I hope)<br /><br />It's also a perfect time for Apple Dumplings. Which I will avoid... darn.<br />Of course my will power is pretty low when the server turns on the million watt smile... sigh.<br /><br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-7576246301310073632012-10-22T13:41:17.985-04:002012-10-22T13:41:17.985-04:00I love this book, love the cover, love the models ...I love this book, love the cover, love the models for the characters, love that Matthew guy, and love this interview. There's a lot of love going around! Thank you for visiting, Roseanna. Congratulations, Dina.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-57475362818337600632012-10-22T12:33:33.889-04:002012-10-22T12:33:33.889-04:00I think I was even more impressed after the short ...I think I was even more impressed after the short time it took for Dina to whip that rough draft into shape.<br /><br />I know you are all going to love this story!<br /><br />3.99 is a steal. DeAnna will be bringing us a bit of info about Zondervan First later this week. Tomorrow... the waltz! This is going to be a great week!<br /><br />All these releases are spoiling us. AND THE CALORIES ! Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-42187352103980170812012-10-22T12:31:38.612-04:002012-10-22T12:31:38.612-04:00Lisa, why wait when you can pre-order today? Okay,...Lisa, why wait when you can pre-order today? Okay, I think I'm ready for lunch. I'd like Lorimer to bring me a plate full of everything please, and a hot chocolate. Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-61728338772121980952012-10-22T12:29:46.615-04:002012-10-22T12:29:46.615-04:00Yes, Susie, amazon and just about every ebook prov...Yes, Susie, amazon and just about every ebook provider imaginable. There's been some hold up on the print version. I'll keep everyone posted on that.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-80718740556273231252012-10-22T12:19:03.809-04:002012-10-22T12:19:03.809-04:00Hurray for Dina! I love your cover. Love the setti...Hurray for Dina! I love your cover. Love the setting you chose and can't wait to download the story tomorrow. $3.99 is a steal! And speaking of stealing... the buffet is calling my name.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76254728398035765032012-10-22T12:09:53.889-04:002012-10-22T12:09:53.889-04:00Pass the hot chocolate. I need some desperately th...Pass the hot chocolate. I need some desperately this morning.<br /> <br />A draft in 6 weeks. 70K in a month. You ladies are like cheetahs!<br /><br />Great interview, ladies--and a great story! It goes on sale tomorrow on Amazon, I see.<br /><br />Congratulations, Dina!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-16430734913146788862012-10-22T11:06:21.723-04:002012-10-22T11:06:21.723-04:00too bad that Concorde is no longer flying, huh?
W...too bad that Concorde is no longer flying, huh?<br /><br />Well, I think our local high end grocery store sells these in their store in the rich section of Rochester. <br /><br />Last year I wrote 70k in a month. Okay, so now I'm burning calories whipping each chapter into place but it was so much easier to be in the character's heads to that extent. Going to try for the same thing in Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-59017716068663964612012-10-22T10:36:12.054-04:002012-10-22T10:36:12.054-04:00Two other things I wanted to add to the conversati...Two other things I wanted to add to the conversation. 1) Love in Three-Quarter Time is only $3.99!!! 2) If you haven't checked out Roseanna's writing yet, you need to. She's on my short list of favorite authors.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-638519324669770692012-10-22T10:29:51.727-04:002012-10-22T10:29:51.727-04:00Ahh...Lorimer. Sigh. He can't wait for his own...Ahh...Lorimer. Sigh. He can't wait for his own book.<br /><br />Gina, I actually found it easier and much more efficient to just keep writing while I was in the flow. It kept everything really tight and all the pieces fell into place well. I told the family to pretend I was gone last year during November. Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-55498937134476685772012-10-22T10:27:31.728-04:002012-10-22T10:27:31.728-04:00Oh we had such fun that day at Colonial Williamsbu...Oh we had such fun that day at Colonial Williamsburg! Those poor reinactors were thrilled for us to leave the coffeehouse.<br /><br />I love Lorimer. Something inherantly sexy about a man having confidence in his identity in Christ and not being bound to what others think of him.<br /><br />And I do wish I could write a first draft in 6 weeks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306070937646453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-47746640130050410302012-10-22T10:21:49.381-04:002012-10-22T10:21:49.381-04:00Thanks, DeAnna. I'm fine with the waitstaff. W...Thanks, DeAnna. I'm fine with the waitstaff. We get a little decadent around here sometimes, and I'm not talking food ;) Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-63105095522273906752012-10-22T10:20:17.437-04:002012-10-22T10:20:17.437-04:00Deb, I love the Sally Hemmings story too. One of m...Deb, I love the Sally Hemmings story too. One of my future goals is to set a series in a fictional plantation similar to Monticello.<br /><br />Thinking of French food makes me think of my favorite. Pain au chocalat. Do you think Matthew would be a dear and run out and get us some? Since he can't tell me no and all. If he catches a direct flight both ways, he could make it back in time for Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.com