tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post919382303520168207..comments2024-03-27T15:26:57.991-07:00Comments on A Christian Writer's World ~~ Characters who grip your heart: THE VOYAGE OF PROMISE - Kay Marshall Strom - Free BookLena Nelson Dooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-38775272351359733442011-02-10T17:11:01.391-08:002011-02-10T17:11:01.391-08:00I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks fo...I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance.<br /><br />Nancye in Kentucky<br /><br />nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT netNancyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396826146816591274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-13734216505386722712011-02-05T09:42:07.670-08:002011-02-05T09:42:07.670-08:00Looks like a great book!
Judylynn in TennesseeLooks like a great book!<br /><br />Judylynn in TennesseeJudylynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04717943942909977890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-35472092125173143652011-02-04T16:02:44.459-08:002011-02-04T16:02:44.459-08:00Thanks, Diana. There is no end to story possibili...Thanks, Diana. There is no end to story possibilities, or to the ways in which a specific story can be told. All of us, readers and writers alike, should hold fast to our demand for originality, creativity, and quality.Kay Marshall Stromnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-27550257998122408502011-02-04T04:27:42.952-08:002011-02-04T04:27:42.952-08:00Kay, you commented back about editors returning to...Kay, you commented back about editors returning to the same genres of books, instead of taking a chance and I understand that. However, there is a good possibility that readers keep buying those books because there isn't another option; something different. I read a certain genre of book this past year, almost the same storylines with just name changes, I won't mention which, that now when the new spring catalog hit, I didn't even want to look at those books for awhile. Don't get me wrong, they were good books, so is steak but I wouldn't want to eat it every day.<br /><br />Thanks, Kay for giving us a choice. Your books are steak, just a different cut!<br /><br /><br />dianalflowers@aol.com<br />SCDiana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-67501615197554303932011-02-03T18:35:51.422-08:002011-02-03T18:35:51.422-08:00This book sounds different from anything I have re...This book sounds different from anything I have read and I would love to read it. I live in S. CaliforniaBakersdozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05652751700241406044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-33740973388190324542011-02-03T17:25:09.621-08:002011-02-03T17:25:09.621-08:00Hi, I'm from Arlington, TX, the home of the Da...Hi, I'm from Arlington, TX, the home of the Dallas Cowboys and their gorgeous new stadium. Kay's writings are sensational to hear about and I'd like to read them. Africa and it's history interests me and I admire Kay for taking on such an awesome task. Thanks for this giveaway and for the chance to win it. I hope I win.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Barb Shelton<br />barbjan10 at tx dot rr dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882288703593261021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-69981480990008691542011-02-03T14:05:55.879-08:002011-02-03T14:05:55.879-08:00Man there are so many good books out there! This o...Man there are so many good books out there! This one looks really interesting too!! I live in Ohio.Sarah McNielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-20056849780522884022011-02-03T13:47:10.734-08:002011-02-03T13:47:10.734-08:00And I do thank you for your great reviews of book ...And I do thank you for your great reviews of book 1 (The Call of Zulina), Jennifer. Reviews on Amazon.com, CBD, etc. make a real difference to a writer and to the success of a book.Kay Marshall Stromnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-1179473233166018502011-02-03T13:17:09.241-08:002011-02-03T13:17:09.241-08:00I'm in AB, Canada.
I've read the first in...I'm in AB, Canada.<br /><br />I've read the first in the series and really enjoyed it!<br /><br />jennifer at quiverfullfamily dot comJennifer @ Quiverfull Familyhttp://quiverfullfamily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-26975383921087061182011-02-03T11:33:52.242-08:002011-02-03T11:33:52.242-08:00Cindi, I am so sorry about your brother. Yes, lon...Cindi, I am so sorry about your brother. Yes, long illness can be terribly devastating. Perhaps, becasue of what you have experienced, God will use you in a special way in someone else's life.<br /><br />God bless you and your family.Kay Marshall Stromnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-56039464298226542272011-02-03T11:29:53.496-08:002011-02-03T11:29:53.496-08:00People sometimes ask if it's realistic to have...People sometimes ask if it's realistic to have a couple like Grace's parents-English slave ship captain husband and African wife, who together run a slave trading compound. Actually, yes. In fact, Joseph Winslow and Lingongo are closly based on a real couple I "virtually met" while I was researching another book,Once Blind: The Life of John Newton. When I read their story, I asked myself, "If they'd had a daughter, who would she be-African or English, slave or slaver?" Ah, that all-important story question!Kay Marshall Stromnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-58526359530298158932011-02-03T11:23:08.958-08:002011-02-03T11:23:08.958-08:00You have my empathy with the long illness of your ...You have my empathy with the long illness of your first husband. My older brother fought juvenile diabetes for most of his life and <br />we lost him to a stroke. Your book sounds very fascinating and one I would really enjoy reading and sharing with my friends...<br />Many thanks, Cindi<br />jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]comwindycindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094662150428102194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-30257767389947789952011-02-03T10:47:21.070-08:002011-02-03T10:47:21.070-08:00Wow. Sounds like an incredible book. Thanks for ...Wow. Sounds like an incredible book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy, Lena!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327796154572794687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-71758373256174287642011-02-03T10:30:50.895-08:002011-02-03T10:30:50.895-08:00Would love to read the book, count me in!
I'm...Would love to read the book, count me in!<br /><br />I'm from Micihigan.<br /><br />dancealert at aol dot comdancealertreads.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01102782825980833388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-61870630542570219302011-02-03T08:01:14.498-08:002011-02-03T08:01:14.498-08:00This sounds fantastic. What an amazing plot!! Defi...This sounds fantastic. What an amazing plot!! Definitely on my "to be read" list.<br />Thanks<br />Kristen from WAKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683245998938431038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-69935824491446892582011-02-03T07:27:46.869-08:002011-02-03T07:27:46.869-08:00Many thanks to you readers who are coming back for...Many thanks to you readers who are coming back for more Grace in Africa. Some of you have even sent encouraging comments to www.GraceInAfrica.com . How I appreciate every one of you!Kay Marshall Stromnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-25897406835759396142011-02-03T07:22:58.772-08:002011-02-03T07:22:58.772-08:00Thank you, Diana. It really can be difficult for ...Thank you, Diana. It really can be difficult for editors to know where readers interests might lie. So, rather than take a chance, many choose to jump on the bandwagon of what's already selling. That's why you see so many books with the same type of settings/subjects.Kay Marshall Stromnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-46480884008860576502011-02-03T06:38:42.074-08:002011-02-03T06:38:42.074-08:00I have read some of Kay's other books. Please...I have read some of Kay's other books. Please include me in this giveaway thanks. <br /><br />ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com<br /><br />live in NDapple blossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566321938955059922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-48634632456640067682011-02-03T05:53:54.876-08:002011-02-03T05:53:54.876-08:00I love the setting...sounds like a very interestin...I love the setting...sounds like a very interesting story:) Would loved to be entered for a chance to win your book:)<br /><br />thanks,<br />Lorna from Alberta, Canada<br />lornafaith(at)gmail(dot)comLorna Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324347592448738533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-5034374169139133852011-02-03T04:21:07.487-08:002011-02-03T04:21:07.487-08:00I can't believe that editors said we wouldn...I can't believe that editors said we wouldn't be interested in books about Africa. There's an old movie with Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, and Grace Kelly that's about a love triangle set in Africa, called Mogambo, and I watch it every time it comes on.:) I can name any number of movies that people have enjoyed where Africa is the setting. Why not books? <br /><br />You are a fantastic author, Kay, and I really loved the first book in the series. It was a real pageturner.<br /><br /><br />dianalflowers@aol.com<br />SCDiana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-88403411659726413072011-02-02T21:47:14.983-08:002011-02-02T21:47:14.983-08:00Please put me in the drawing.
Ann Lee Miller
Gilbe...Please put me in the drawing.<br />Ann Lee Miller<br />Gilbert AZAnn Lee Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442708411342470888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-81656498714234974902011-02-02T13:10:19.177-08:002011-02-02T13:10:19.177-08:00ANGELA FROM KENTUCKY WOULD LIKE TO WIN A COPY OF T...ANGELA FROM KENTUCKY WOULD LIKE TO WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK. THANKS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-38653393338101529372011-02-02T12:44:59.170-08:002011-02-02T12:44:59.170-08:00please count me in...thanks :)
karenk (from PA)
k...please count me in...thanks :)<br /><br />karenk (from PA)<br />kmkuka at yahoo dot comkarenkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059861255253991778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-47137316877576647662011-02-02T12:11:09.367-08:002011-02-02T12:11:09.367-08:00Ah, Fredamans, you're from Ontario, Canada. Y...Ah, Fredamans, you're from Ontario, Canada. Your home up there figures importantly (and positively!) in the third and final book of this trilogy, "The Triumph of Grace." That book released yesterday.Kay Marshall Stromnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-68644199539027510542011-02-02T12:07:20.367-08:002011-02-02T12:07:20.367-08:00When I first proposed this Grace in Africa trilogy...When I first proposed this Grace in Africa trilogy, editor after editor said, "The books would never sell. Americans know nothing about Africa and they don't care." Thank you, dear ones, for helping to prove them wrong! Thank you Abingdon Press, for being willing to tred new ground!Kay Marshall Stromnoreply@blogger.com