tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post3044051348144945407..comments2024-03-27T11:59:55.019-05:00Comments on Fire Star Press: #NewRelease -- THE VIOLIN by Sarah J. McNeal -- #Giveaway!Livia J Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-61554086686605054872015-05-04T07:26:32.162-05:002015-05-04T07:26:32.162-05:00Jae, thank you. If you do read it, I hope you enjo...Jae, thank you. If you do read it, I hope you enjoy it thoroughly. Thank you so much for commenting.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-24231235443950951252015-05-03T22:35:53.155-05:002015-05-03T22:35:53.155-05:00Very intriguing. I'll have to get a copy.Very intriguing. I'll have to get a copy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332336848922811323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-34690728079601299892015-04-26T08:38:55.357-05:002015-04-26T08:38:55.357-05:00I want to thank everyone for coming and commenting...I want to thank everyone for coming and commenting on my new release. And now, I'd like to announce the winner of THE VIOLIN is C.A. Jamison. Congratulations, C.A. Please contact me at starcriter@yahoo.com so I can get The Violin to you. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-11593066479423448452015-04-23T06:38:17.263-05:002015-04-23T06:38:17.263-05:00Lucky you, Tanya, to be in Paradise. Thank you for...Lucky you, Tanya, to be in Paradise. Thank you for your compliment. In answer to your question--The Violin is an almost true story about my Uncle John who drown while fly fishing with his friends when he was 21 years old. He had just graduated as a civil engineer. He played the violin (which I still have) and mandolin and traveled with a New York opera around the U.S. and Canada on his Indian Motorcycle. My dad idealized his older brother and told me about his adventures. I wanted to write about John, only give him a chance to have the life he never got to live. That was the basic idea anyway. Of course, I added some fictional things--like a woman who falls in love with him. LOL<br />Thank you so much for your compliment and good wishes.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-12878958339499672052015-04-23T00:12:26.725-05:002015-04-23T00:12:26.725-05:00Sorry to be late to your release party, Sarah... I...Sorry to be late to your release party, Sarah... I am in Oahu and on digest too so already behind in emails. This book sounds amazing ... Where did you come up,with such an intriguing idea? Hugs and best wishes!Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-5703284023065305202015-04-22T15:05:07.816-05:002015-04-22T15:05:07.816-05:00Bev, I am very happy to see you here no matter if ...Bev, I am very happy to see you here no matter if you're early or late. Wow, thank you for those compliments about my stories. You are so sweet. I guess, like so many authors, I sit in my chair writing my stories without a clue how they're received. We're so isolated most of the time. It's so nice to hear you say you like my work. It means a lot to me. <br />Livia surprised me when she included my uncle in it. It was the cherry on top of my ice cream sundae.<br />I appreciate that you came in spite of the storm you had and I'm glad you're okay. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-46194638890861575742015-04-22T14:52:29.791-05:002015-04-22T14:52:29.791-05:00Lyn, I was so excited to see that Livia used my un...Lyn, I was so excited to see that Livia used my uncle's picture on the cover. Thank you so much for dropping by and commenting. I hope all is well in your corner of the universe.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-85189857362945712802015-04-22T14:49:57.490-05:002015-04-22T14:49:57.490-05:00Robyn, The Violin was actually written before Banj...Robyn, The Violin was actually written before Banjo. It really doesn't matter which you read first because you'll see that "surprise character" either way. Even though the Wildings are in a series, The Violin isn't, but I could not resist the time period to bring together 2 characters. It's just a fun thing we get to do when we write.<br />Thank you for coming by and commenting. And thank you, Robyn, for reading Banjo's story.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-50853070017709098702015-04-22T14:07:36.062-05:002015-04-22T14:07:36.062-05:00Sarah, was off the computer most of the day d/t se...Sarah, was off the computer most of the day d/t severe thunder/lightning storms and just getting to my emails, so I apologize for being tardy. The blurb enticed me to know I want to read The Violin, and by gosh if the excerpt didn't have me sitting up in my chair and saying. "Oh yes!" You already know I love everything you write and this one will be another winner. And to have your uncle on the cover is simply too awesome. Wishing you much success with this one as well as with all the others. Beverly Wells authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248685758575824289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-83992218350819459842015-04-22T12:34:56.498-05:002015-04-22T12:34:56.498-05:00Great excerpt, Sarah, and so cool that your uncle&...Great excerpt, Sarah, and so cool that your uncle's image is on the cover! Best wishes with sales!Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-31176696577833084332015-04-22T12:34:34.247-05:002015-04-22T12:34:34.247-05:00The story sounds intriguing. I look forward to rea...The story sounds intriguing. I look forward to reading it. I have Banjo, and I better get busy reading it so I am ready for this book. That is what I get for reading your books out of order. Best of success on your book sales.<br /><br />Robyn Echols w/a Zina AbbottZina Abbott Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07702876632509821510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-12017585127210746372015-04-22T05:45:14.378-05:002015-04-22T05:45:14.378-05:00Agnes, I'm so glad you're reading Banjo. F...Agnes, I'm so glad you're reading Banjo. For a kid to have started out with everything against him, he has the character to rise above it all. He's a bit rough around the edges, but his heart is always true. It's fun for me just knowing you're going to discover a character from Banjo who is also in The Violin.<br />Thank you for your well wishes. You are very kind.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-14420316148283572232015-04-21T20:46:18.350-05:002015-04-21T20:46:18.350-05:00I'm having to visit FB and PRP in spurts today...I'm having to visit FB and PRP in spurts today. Now that I've read the prologue, I can't wait to get the book. I won't read it until I finish Banjo. Congratulations again.Agnes Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12200562452027669994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-85471373811448151542015-04-21T18:33:41.360-05:002015-04-21T18:33:41.360-05:00Connie, I love time travel stories, too. I like to...Connie, I love time travel stories, too. I like to read them and I like to write them. I only write them if there is a reason to go back in time, so I don't get to write them very often. I'd love to do an American Revolution time travel, but haven't come up with a good reason to get a modern day person back there, or vise versa. Thank you for coming by and commenting.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-14840373293006426912015-04-21T18:27:19.288-05:002015-04-21T18:27:19.288-05:00Doris, thank you for all your positivity about THE...Doris, thank you for all your positivity about THE VIOLIN. I am so happy to have this book out in the world again.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-58120633230847028292015-04-21T18:25:56.177-05:002015-04-21T18:25:56.177-05:00Thank you so much, Kirsten. I'm glad you liked...Thank you so much, Kirsten. I'm glad you liked this excerpt.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-5955498244408102532015-04-21T18:04:16.472-05:002015-04-21T18:04:16.472-05:00Congratulations! What a wonderful concept and the ...Congratulations! What a wonderful concept and the excerpts just pull you in. Best of everything on this one. WooHoo. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-60794559421722712442015-04-21T15:08:40.167-05:002015-04-21T15:08:40.167-05:00Loved the excerpt, Sarah. Sounds like a great read...Loved the excerpt, Sarah. Sounds like a great read. Best wishes for much success. Kirsten Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720732595156726142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-20428455646371579082015-04-21T14:05:48.108-05:002015-04-21T14:05:48.108-05:00It was so kind of Livia to help me out on Facebook...It was so kind of Livia to help me out on Facebook and here on the blog. BTW, I may not have told you this, but Livia put my Uncle John's picture on the cover. It was taken shortly before he died. I would have never thought of that until she did it. It was such a nice thing to do. It made this book even more special.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-27714462571909803232015-04-21T14:01:47.856-05:002015-04-21T14:01:47.856-05:00C.A. there is a mystery involved. Things may not b...C.A. there is a mystery involved. Things may not be all they seem. Thank you so much for your compliment.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-6008082275724601412015-04-21T13:21:51.234-05:002015-04-21T13:21:51.234-05:00Has some mystery and intrigue in there. Love how s...Has some mystery and intrigue in there. Love how she sees him from under the water. Nicely done. Sounds like a winning novel. <br />C, A. Jamisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15845718308616607771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-58966051630445050812015-04-21T13:06:39.111-05:002015-04-21T13:06:39.111-05:00Livia put it up here on the blog and I blasted it ...Livia put it up here on the blog and I blasted it on FB. WHAT A TEAM! LOL We both love this story, Sarah. Hope it sells a ton for you!<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-2094026054770754602015-04-21T12:44:29.143-05:002015-04-21T12:44:29.143-05:00Diana, I love that the excerpt was enticing to you...Diana, I love that the excerpt was enticing to you. I hope you get a chance to read it. Thank you so much for dropping by and commenting.<br />Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-46340368930014914572015-04-21T12:41:39.533-05:002015-04-21T12:41:39.533-05:00I didn't want the excerpt to end. This sounds...I didn't want the excerpt to end. This sounds like a must read!Diana Tobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825874649763693468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091700778275524261.post-2619429979955943622015-04-21T12:08:54.617-05:002015-04-21T12:08:54.617-05:00I love time travel stories. This sounds really goo...I love time travel stories. This sounds really good, Sarah! Best of luck on its release.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378090146801861924noreply@blogger.com