tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post5118715613461521684..comments2024-02-12T01:48:46.108-05:00Comments on Booking Mama: Review: The Sinner's Guide to ConfessionJulie P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-75159773691261732132009-02-05T08:56:00.000-05:002009-02-05T08:56:00.000-05:00Hi avianschild!Thank you for following the tour an...Hi avianschild!<BR/>Thank you for following the tour and for posting so many comments. I enjoyed getting to know you. <BR/>Please be sure to let me know what you think about the book.<BR/>Don't forget that the tour for WILLING SPIRITS begins in a few weeks! I will look forward to hearing from you again on that tour!<BR/>PhyllisPhyllis Schieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565096914161454081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-56379728510907692062009-02-05T00:05:00.000-05:002009-02-05T00:05:00.000-05:00Thank you so much, Julie and Phyllis! I'm excited ...Thank you so much, Julie and Phyllis! I'm excited about reading this book!avisannschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486477882148877317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-5250312378256751902009-02-04T22:48:00.000-05:002009-02-04T22:48:00.000-05:00Hi Julie,I'm back to tell you that I've picked a w...Hi Julie,<BR/>I'm back to tell you that I've picked a winner: avisannschild started on the tour with me from this very site and kept through straight on. I think that deserves some reward. I want to thank you again for your terrific review, and I want to thank everyone who stopped by. Please let me know where to have the book sent.<BR/>Don't forget that WILLING SPIRITS will be out on March 3, and we will be touring cyberspace again!<BR/>PhyllisPhyllis Schieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565096914161454081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-17839277018308669822009-01-19T20:45:00.000-05:002009-01-19T20:45:00.000-05:00I'm with Kathy, no way am I revealing secrets just...I'm with Kathy, no way am I revealing secrets just to get a free book, although I'd love to win this one. I've been doing the rounds and it seems like everyone's enjoyed it so far!avisannschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486477882148877317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-42542133701830457522009-01-14T20:40:00.000-05:002009-01-14T20:40:00.000-05:00No need to enter me into the contest, because I am...No need to enter me into the contest, because I am on the tour as well. But I am excited to review this one.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-62182851884457542832009-01-08T08:37:00.000-05:002009-01-08T08:37:00.000-05:00I'm part of the tour, too, and I'll be starting th...I'm part of the tour, too, and I'll be starting this one very soon. Sounds like a good one. Great review!<BR/><BR/>--Anna<BR/><A HREF="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</A>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-10038625664066687092009-01-07T12:15:00.000-05:002009-01-07T12:15:00.000-05:00Ellen's story really does seem to take over as the...Ellen's story really does seem to take over as the story unfolds. Her secret seems the most profound. I am eager to know if readers agree with me. In response to Red-lady Bonnie, well, I am delighted to stop by and chat with readers anytime!Phyllis Schieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565096914161454081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-14873439365582698582009-01-07T11:44:00.000-05:002009-01-07T11:44:00.000-05:00This sounds like an interesting book Julie! I enjo...This sounds like an interesting book Julie! I enjoy reading books about the dynamics of women's friendships. How nice of the author to stop in and comment!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838832109510581167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-374375392082429612009-01-07T09:56:00.000-05:002009-01-07T09:56:00.000-05:00Wow! This does sound like a good story. I'm parti...Wow! This does sound like a good story. I'm particularly interested in Ellen, and would read the book just to find out how her story plays out!<BR/>geebee.reads AT gmail DOT comGwendolyn B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03306180985189176946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-47378709080399579672009-01-06T22:18:00.000-05:002009-01-06T22:18:00.000-05:00Much thanks to Julie for a thoughtful and interest...Much thanks to Julie for a thoughtful and interesting review. It gave me a lot to think about. And thank you to everyone who commented. I look forward to hearing more from everyone on my website<BR/>http://www.thesinnersguidetoconfession.com or on my blog: http:www.phyllisschieber.blogspot.comPhyllis Schieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565096914161454081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-17713095365341828022009-01-06T20:57:00.000-05:002009-01-06T20:57:00.000-05:00Sounds like a great book! I love chick lit.Sounds like a great book! I love chick lit.Karliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04874139720126743233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-41338899092847570912009-01-06T19:01:00.000-05:002009-01-06T19:01:00.000-05:00As I said before, I'm not offended in any way by t...As I said before, I'm not offended in any way by the term "Chick Lit" even though I think my work falls more into the category of Women's Fiction.Phyllis Schieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565096914161454081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-7629831267055897462009-01-06T18:59:00.000-05:002009-01-06T18:59:00.000-05:00I love Darby's secret! Isn't it ironic that Darby'...I love Darby's secret! Isn't it ironic that Darby's "secret" is that she talks too much! I had to laugh! Thank you for sharing that. <BR/>I think we all have secrets because it can be too risky to tell everyone everything! The women in SINNER'S understand that secrets tend to reveal themselves when they are ready to be told.Phyllis Schieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565096914161454081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-51653934261433187372009-01-06T18:30:00.000-05:002009-01-06T18:30:00.000-05:00I enjoyed reading your review of The Sinner's Guid...I enjoyed reading your review of The Sinner's Guide to Confession. I was amazed and riveted. This unique book is something special. I have never read Chick Lit which is a new term. This is a story with character and life which would provide me with enjoyment and is thought provoking as well. Thanks for this preview of life and its pitfalls.principessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412966722849325510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-86267695667087825782009-01-06T17:47:00.000-05:002009-01-06T17:47:00.000-05:00Okay now for my secret, which I guess after this w...Okay now for my secret, which I guess after this won't be a secret!I love people and I love to talk to people and my secret is that I was released from my first paycheck job for talking to much to the customers......<BR/>Thanks for the opportunity!<BR/>Darby<BR/>darbyscloset at yahoo dot comdarbysclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01307627314923598305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-70596123042077856872009-01-06T17:45:00.000-05:002009-01-06T17:45:00.000-05:00Wow this sounds like a great read! I love books t...Wow this sounds like a great read! I love books that go into the way women can be so devious!!!<BR/>Thanks for hosting and I hope you win a copy!!<BR/>Darby<BR/>darbyscloset at yahoo dot comdarbysclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01307627314923598305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-56075875436509368202009-01-06T17:22:00.000-05:002009-01-06T17:22:00.000-05:00A book that I can totally relate to and understand...A book that I can totally relate to and understand. Thank you so much for this lovely review and interesting glimpse about the author. I checked out the author's website and find it intriguing. I am way over fifty, love reading this type of story and will think about it for a long time since it resonates with me.ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13555970807701800807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-53739435977766977832009-01-06T17:08:00.000-05:002009-01-06T17:08:00.000-05:00Hi Julie! I have left you the Butterfly Award at ...Hi Julie! I have left you the Butterfly Award at my blog! Here's the link to check it out: http://cafeofdreams.blogspot.com/2009/01/butterfly-award.htmlAprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026539637409766437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-41813209279425547762009-01-06T16:32:00.000-05:002009-01-06T16:32:00.000-05:00I am so honored to have the opportunity to reach w...I am so honored to have the opportunity to reach women my own age (and younger and older as well!) and to share my sense of our struggles and our triumphs. Sometimes, I look in the mirror and wonder, "Who is that woman?" Other times, however, I catch a glimpse of myself and see my former self, the younger woman, who had so many dreams, so many plans. I've satisfied some of them, but I'm hardly done!Phyllis Schieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565096914161454081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-6189858430325858252009-01-06T15:31:00.000-05:002009-01-06T15:31:00.000-05:00What a great review and novel. I feel that this ty...What a great review and novel. I feel that this type of story is memorable and meaningful. At least it is to me. Reading about women's lives and their thoughts and hopes always interested me. I would noe classify this with chick lit at all. I hav never read chick lit nor will I. This is more mature and a great story. Thanks for introducing me to this great author.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310671498650723406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-33399693303420153102009-01-06T13:11:00.000-05:002009-01-06T13:11:00.000-05:00Thanks for this wonderful review. I was enthralled...Thanks for this wonderful review. I was enthralled with your feature today. A book like this is so appealing and something that I can deeply appreciate. The subject and the characters call to me. Since I am in that age range it is meaningful as well as poignant.travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-32053997043283771102009-01-06T11:43:00.000-05:002009-01-06T11:43:00.000-05:00I've recently done a few book clubs, and it was a ...I've recently done a few book clubs, and it was a wonderful experience on so many levels. Women are so eager to talk abut their experiences, and so many readers have come forward to share their personal experiences or their knowledge of women who were forced to relinquish their children at birth. THE SINNER'S GUIDE TO CONFESSION is not a "Chick Lit" novel in the sense of those novels as we have come to know them. SINNER'S is about women and about their inner struggles and the strength to balance their lives.Phyllis Schieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565096914161454081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-73865513376564629232009-01-06T10:51:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:51:00.000-05:00Please enter me, Julie. There's no way I'm putti...Please enter me, Julie. There's no way I'm putting a secret on here for an extra entry. milou2ster(at)gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-78974133798542180452009-01-06T10:47:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:47:00.000-05:00Hi JulieThank you so much for hosting Phyllis toda...Hi Julie<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for hosting Phyllis today. It is a great book and I'm glad you posted the link to the show I did with Phyllis yesterday - she shared lots of great info :) <BR/><BR/>Nikki LeighNikki Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-12703780340189124642009-01-06T10:46:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:46:00.000-05:00I am so excited to read your comments. Julie's rev...I am so excited to read your comments. Julie's review gave me a lot to think about, especially the appeal of the book to women of different ages. I never really think of my work as "Chick Lit" even though I can see how my work has greater appeal to women, but the issues in SINNER'S can speak to so many people. My work often deals with how women navigate relationships, but not only relationships with men. The women in SINNER'S are wives, mothers, daughters, professionals, and friends who have to juggle their roles and still maintain some sanity. I think this is true of all of us, and it becomes even more complex as we age and our priorities shift. Mostly, I believe that we all just want to be valued, don't you?Phyllis Schieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565096914161454081noreply@blogger.com