tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post4379414597241511149..comments2024-01-22T02:36:54.837-08:00Comments on Words of Encouragement: Interview with Jane, author of Barcelona Calling (FB author hop #2)Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14580276696565356742noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-29755002471865450622011-10-05T15:57:27.100-07:002011-10-05T15:57:27.100-07:00Dear Sandra Titus, You are my new best friend! Tha...Dear Sandra Titus, You are my new best friend! Thanks for your kind words about my writing!Mary DeMuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102710597183711588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-16558786798058144892011-09-25T20:44:18.577-07:002011-09-25T20:44:18.577-07:00My one author would be my dad who passed on shortl...My one author would be my dad who passed on shortly after he self published "Story of a Lucky man." My question would be, "What gave you the strength to speak of your faith in writing that you couldn't verbally?"<br /><br />Marea<br />mandmstone@msn.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-6404308883166417332011-09-25T20:37:50.095-07:002011-09-25T20:37:50.095-07:00I, also would love to talk to Corrie Ten Boom abou...I, also would love to talk to Corrie Ten Boom about her faith as it grew through her tials. I would like to talk to Frank McCourt about how his childhood in Ireland impacted his writing style. Most of all, I like to talk to my dad who has also passed on. He self published "Story of a Lucky Man" shortly before his death. I would like to ask him, "What gave you the urge to begin diarying so many years ago?"<br /><br />Marea<br />mandmstone@msn.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-43274882151559416802011-09-24T17:38:24.057-07:002011-09-24T17:38:24.057-07:00If I was able to interview just one person, it wou...If I was able to interview just one person, it would be you Jane. And I would ask, what life lessons you have learned that I could teach my daughter to help her grow up to be courageous, strong, empathetic and loving? Have you ever consider writing encouraging books with Christian values for young girls? In the pre-teen years girls are so impressionable and looking for roles models.neysaterrygraydotgmailcomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-34237704732276936882011-09-24T13:27:50.616-07:002011-09-24T13:27:50.616-07:00I've had a question for Wm. Paul Young after r...I've had a question for Wm. Paul Young after reading his book, The Shack. Why did you choose Wallowa County as one of the main settings for this book? Was there anything special that connects you to this region?<br /><br />Marilynn D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-79225636441441492912011-09-23T11:09:11.001-07:002011-09-23T11:09:11.001-07:00I would love to talk to Corrie ten Boom. I would a...I would love to talk to Corrie ten Boom. I would ask her if she sees any similarities in the world today 2011 as WWII?<br />Kate JoyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-49865485508291399932011-09-23T07:01:21.642-07:002011-09-23T07:01:21.642-07:00I would love to interview Kathi Macias. She write...I would love to interview Kathi Macias. She writes about issues of what we are facing in this world. Her books aren't for entertainment but for opening our eyes to what is happening in our world today. I would ask her, what/who inspired you to write the books you do?<br /><br />Judy BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-67251187534589555172011-09-22T21:00:12.092-07:002011-09-22T21:00:12.092-07:00I would interview Deborah Raney and I would like t...I would interview Deborah Raney and I would like to know how she comes up with stories like no others, romantic but real and not too juicy and still entwine faith into it all.Grandmabeckyl.blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362600588981799211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-84325982437920226272011-09-22T09:05:16.658-07:002011-09-22T09:05:16.658-07:00The author I would interview would be Laura Ingall...The author I would interview would be Laura Ingalls Wilder. My question for her would be about the all the technological and industrial changes she saw in her lifetime, and how she thought they had impacted the way people relate to each other or function as a family. I have read her books since I was in elementary school, and never tire of them.<br />Jackie Thomson joshnjackie@sbcglobal.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-20774604229050893462011-09-22T07:16:05.509-07:002011-09-22T07:16:05.509-07:00I would love to interview Karen Kingsbury! You two...I would love to interview Karen Kingsbury! You two are my favorite authors! My husband and I are caught up in your books and want to retrace many of the steps of your characters.<br />Phyllis BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-67251802628507651892011-09-22T07:04:13.367-07:002011-09-22T07:04:13.367-07:00Jane you are at the top of my list for authors, bu...Jane you are at the top of my list for authors, but I feel like I know you. You do a great job keeping us all informed about your life. I would have two questions for you. One is Who is your favorite Character? Is there one you are almost tempted to revist?<br /><br />My second question is just a technical one. Your books are classified as "Christian" this does not bother me, but I have trouble getting some people to try reading your books because they think they will be about how they should live their life. We all know that your books are just plain old great Historic Fiction and I have learned more about some of the women who helped to settle the west and how strong they needed to be, then I could have ever learned through History classes. Is the Christian Fiction your choice or the choice of your publisher?Vivian Craignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-83632572704929943142011-09-21T19:57:49.810-07:002011-09-21T19:57:49.810-07:00As was mentioned above, there are so many great au...As was mentioned above, there are so many great authors to choose from! One who comes to mind is Lucille (Lucy?) Maud Montgomery. If I could ask her a question, it would be this: How many of Anne's (of Green Gables) misadventures came from personal experience? :) I'd also love to know how she developed such descriptive story world!Jeanne Takenakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259877343251555463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-41775856996145512272011-09-21T15:01:48.274-07:002011-09-21T15:01:48.274-07:00I would say Jane except I feel I have that advanta...I would say Jane except I feel I have that advantage because of Facebook so am choosing someone I have no contact with, and that is Peter Tremayne. His stories about Ireland in the 7th century are captivating for me and my husband. I love reading about an Ireland in transition from a culture of old beliefs, customs, and religions to the more traditional culture of today. In my view much was lost in the process, and of course some gains.<br />My husband and my question for Peter is how and where he does his reasearch?KOvertonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-6797202229862651782011-09-21T13:32:33.320-07:002011-09-21T13:32:33.320-07:00I would interview Corrie Ten Boom and ask her abou...I would interview Corrie Ten Boom and ask her about her faith journey.lori shultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531395429591503788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-43330627378412476792011-09-21T11:24:32.769-07:002011-09-21T11:24:32.769-07:00Gosh, That's a tough question! I love lots of ...Gosh, That's a tough question! I love lots of authors but for now I will pick Kristin Hannah. I loved her story "Winter Garden" and would love to ask her how she gets her ideas and how does she put the ideas into writing!nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811738069831871499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-59009188955970071912011-09-21T09:48:14.663-07:002011-09-21T09:48:14.663-07:00I love your travel descriptions and I'd have t...I love your travel descriptions and I'd have to say I'd interview Sara Gruen. I love Water for Elephants and I think she does a wonderful job of embedding herself in her research. (As do you.)Anne Schroederhttp://www.readanneschroeder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-42927228151627785532011-09-21T08:48:59.909-07:002011-09-21T08:48:59.909-07:00Hmmm. Many authors come to mind, but I will choos...Hmmm. Many authors come to mind, but I will choose Todd Burpo who wrote Heaven is for Real. I'd love to hear more of his son's memories of Heaven.Flindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227135478576117116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-88193093942308595802011-09-21T08:29:25.295-07:002011-09-21T08:29:25.295-07:00While he did not publish a book per se, I'd li...While he did not publish a book per se, I'd like to interview Abraham Lincoln, for he certainly wrote some stirring speeches. They challenge us to rise to the "better angels of our nature". How can we unshackle those oppressed by either the world's evils, or personal demons? Mr. Lincoln handled both with Christian strength, humor and aplomb. My question to him: "What do you think is the biggest danger facing the modern world, and how would you suggest we tackle it?"<br />Victoria PannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-8490644136790617162011-09-21T08:13:53.686-07:002011-09-21T08:13:53.686-07:00If I could interview one author, I think it would ...If I could interview one author, I think it would have to be Janette Oke. She is the first author I read that had me hooked on her books. I would ask her how she came up with the idea to write Christian novels. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />ElaineElainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-77709312187272402442011-09-21T06:27:23.089-07:002011-09-21T06:27:23.089-07:00Thanks for sponsoring Jane's contest!!! I just...Thanks for sponsoring Jane's contest!!! I just read about it a few minutes ago on facebook so I'm a little bit behind on the blogging...I didn't get the memo!!! I love Jane's books and I'm sure that Barcelona calling is going to be another great one!! If I could interview one author it would be Michael Phillips because his books have inspired me and I would ask him how he gets his inspiration for writing them. Margie at mijares dot netmargiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03706577894760018056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-88121425294025280982011-09-21T05:48:29.732-07:002011-09-21T05:48:29.732-07:00I'm totally chicken when it comes to speaking ...I'm totally chicken when it comes to speaking to authors! I worked in a bookstore as a teenager and I remember hiding behind a post when an author/POW came in for a book signing. But that aside - I would like to interview Lauraine Snelling because I enjoy her blogs and she seems so open. I would ask her about her travels.Jackie H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-8990341402436362011-09-21T00:18:41.514-07:002011-09-21T00:18:41.514-07:00I had an Enlish teacher who met Steven King when I...I had an Enlish teacher who met Steven King when I was in the 8th grade so when I was a senior in high school I started reading his books. I will tell you they scared me ,so I would like to ask Steven king where do you come up with all of the scary stuff,does it come from night mares??? Deanna I.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-17619109351676615742011-09-20T23:17:03.502-07:002011-09-20T23:17:03.502-07:00I would interview Dan Brown and ask "What is ...I would interview Dan Brown and ask "What is next? Will you be writing additional books?"<br /><br />Christina M. - The Dalles, ORAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-4701669845114629022011-09-20T22:37:15.500-07:002011-09-20T22:37:15.500-07:00I think this question would go in my "So many...I think this question would go in my "So many books...so little time category". So many authors...so little time. Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Jennifer Chiavarini, C. S. Lewis, Jane Kirkpatrick, Anna Sewell, Laura Ingalls Wilder, E.B. White, Cornelia Funke, Beverly Cleary, Marguerite Henry. The list just goes on and on. I would probably chose Gene Stratton Porter and the question would be "What has writing meant to you and how has it changed you?"Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785288524018490141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8270755387277170391.post-43523544923615696632011-09-20T21:05:55.242-07:002011-09-20T21:05:55.242-07:00I'd want to interview you - And my question wo...I'd want to interview you - And my question would be - could we sit and chat. I've enjoyed listening to you at book signings. I might ask Beverly Lewis if she would ever want to live in her writings - ask to see her home, if it mirrors what she writes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com