tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post1281058581141481772..comments2023-12-15T23:45:54.605-08:00Comments on Subplots By Grace: As Promised...GRACE PETERSONhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-87971971574709520802012-11-23T10:46:44.410-08:002012-11-23T10:46:44.410-08:00Gracie girl ... I knew you understood that there w...Gracie girl ... I knew you understood that there was a huge black wall in my life from my childhood on to almost present day.<br />It truly takes another soul that has suffered to recognize another that has been robbed of the childhood and on wards .. until they can stand up for themselves.<br />I know this book will be exceptional!<br />JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-65755437135146708622012-11-21T21:47:15.032-08:002012-11-21T21:47:15.032-08:00You have managed to put into words what I have spe...You have managed to put into words what I have spent my life struggling to explain-"stumble into adulthood while misreading their untreated traumas." I'm in awe of your abilities.<br />The editor in me noticed the word 'violent" used in descriptions of both your father and stepfather. In the interest of a smooth read perhaps you could use a similarly powerful synonym.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-19086243861625763812012-11-20T08:20:51.557-08:002012-11-20T08:20:51.557-08:00Dear Grace, neither do I have words except to say ...Dear Grace, neither do I have words except to say I want to be among the first to read. You, my friend, are a brave and wonderful soul. I'm proud of you! Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160202493785166930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-29172181235242355932012-11-19T03:56:59.727-08:002012-11-19T03:56:59.727-08:00Good job!! Thanks for sharing, and do keep us post...Good job!! Thanks for sharing, and do keep us posted on the publishing date! : Dcharlie b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02458917197033510732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-91789593952823662282012-11-18T17:43:25.825-08:002012-11-18T17:43:25.825-08:00WOW! I will buy it! Where can I get it?WOW! I will buy it! Where can I get it?Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-47230520235767163902012-11-15T20:50:58.264-08:002012-11-15T20:50:58.264-08:00Hi Grace-
A few ideas regarding your highly engag...Hi Grace-<br /><br />A few ideas regarding your highly engaging book jacket copy: <br /><br />There might be too much information here. If anything, I would condense the first two paragraphs into one shorter one. <br /><br />Also, I would open the synopsis with the crisis: a woman seeking spiritual guidance for untreated traumas tumbles into a world of esoteric rituals, etc.<br /><br /> You should lead off with this part of the story because this is what will catch the reader's attention and draw him or her in. Start with the crisis and work backward to her childhood, keeping an emphasis on what it is that makes the heroine gutsy and resilient. (Show, don't tell.)<br /><br /> I may be wrong but I get the impression that the memoir's focus is on your recovery from the cult experience and that should therefore be the focus of your jacket copy.<br /><br />What does your publisher say?<br /><br />I hope my perspective can be helpful to you in some way. Good work, Grace, you should be proud. I know how hard it is to boil down 80,000 words!<br /><br />Martha MMartha M Moravechttp://www.marthamoravec.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-63741277512968055442012-11-15T18:45:10.505-08:002012-11-15T18:45:10.505-08:00That is one great synopsis! This is a book to loo...That is one great synopsis! This is a book to look forward to, and I'm sure you'll keep us posted when publication happens? Thank you for sharing this!Barbara Storeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14308639054191639380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-59883567377635040432012-11-14T19:41:58.032-08:002012-11-14T19:41:58.032-08:00Very intriguing! I can't wait to learn more of...Very intriguing! I can't wait to learn more of your story and to read your book! Huge congratulations and please let me know when you're doing a blog tour. I would be honored or have you at A Slice of Life Writing.Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108942679111115857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-16432534433302408912012-11-14T18:34:24.476-08:002012-11-14T18:34:24.476-08:00You know how excited I am to read your book. Seri...You know how excited I am to read your book. Seriously, I can not wait. <br />Can I be the annoying voice of constructive criticism? I hate people like me, but it stood out to my ears, so I'll mention it with the risk of sounding like a snot.<br />You have shattered soul and then, wounded soul a couple paragraphs down. The double soul rang out, so this is me pointing it out.<br />Ugh, now I feel like an ass. lol<br />That being said, I'm so, so anxious to learn more about the voice behind the blog.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-23335190810354400162012-11-14T17:23:28.803-08:002012-11-14T17:23:28.803-08:00What an engaging back-cover synopsis, Grace! Very ...What an engaging back-cover synopsis, Grace! Very intriguing and I'm hooked. Looking forward to reading our memoir.<br />Best wishes on your launch. If you decide to do a book tour, I'd love to have you include Memoir Writer's Journey in your travels.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Kathykathleen poolerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011121167730644229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-54243321097516549292012-11-14T17:17:28.289-08:002012-11-14T17:17:28.289-08:00What a well-crafted back-cover synopsis, Grace! Ve...What a well-crafted back-cover synopsis, Grace! Very intriguing and I'm hooked. I 'm looking forward to reading your memoir. Congratulations and best wishes on your book launch. Let me know if you'd like to do a book tour when you are ready. I'd love to have you!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Kathykathleen poolerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011121167730644229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-40084484263010279102012-11-14T17:15:29.340-08:002012-11-14T17:15:29.340-08:00What a well-crafted back-cover synopsis, Grace! Ve...What a well-crafted back-cover synopsis, Grace! Very intriguing and I'm hooked. I 'm looking forward to reading your memoir. Congratulations and best wishes on your book launch. Let me know if you'd like to do a book tour when you are ready. I'd love to have you!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Kathykathleen poolerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011121167730644229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-1375484732662590342012-11-14T17:04:22.197-08:002012-11-14T17:04:22.197-08:00I have no words....I am blown away. I cannot wait...I have no words....I am blown away. I cannot wait to read itDonna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-37538178992091065052012-11-14T17:02:38.063-08:002012-11-14T17:02:38.063-08:00I am not usually drawn to memoirs, but you had me ...I am not usually drawn to memoirs, but you had me at "rough-and-tumble". Can't wait to see your brave account in print. Way to go, Grace!rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-86525705424279569562012-11-14T16:10:10.578-08:002012-11-14T16:10:10.578-08:00Oh my gosh Grace. This is gripping.
Congrats to y...Oh my gosh Grace. This is gripping.<br /><br />Congrats to you.<br /><br />Hugs ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-41513933561451877322012-11-14T15:24:45.066-08:002012-11-14T15:24:45.066-08:00Congrats, Grace!Congrats, Grace!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-44100680582227744292012-11-14T15:13:29.159-08:002012-11-14T15:13:29.159-08:00Bravo. Well written and I am hooked. Cannot wait t...Bravo. Well written and I am hooked. Cannot wait to read it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288842067954888301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-71883903404455212862012-11-14T14:25:33.995-08:002012-11-14T14:25:33.995-08:00Lady you are my hero!Lady you are my hero!Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-41084123227706018262012-11-14T11:15:28.734-08:002012-11-14T11:15:28.734-08:00The summary is great Grace but what an incredible ...The summary is great Grace but what an incredible tale...thank God for resilience. Thank you for sharing and sending you cat love. xxMrsLittleJeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261467265044347736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-37167586167628411672012-11-14T11:03:35.239-08:002012-11-14T11:03:35.239-08:00How is it I'm just discovering your "Writ...How is it I'm just discovering your "Writing Blog"!? Wow - I mean really, WOW! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-75592964397289014322012-11-14T10:58:44.856-08:002012-11-14T10:58:44.856-08:00Oh my Gracie! You just really never knows what go...Oh my Gracie! You just really never knows what goes on in a persons life that influences them and the paths they take...looking forward to reading all of it. Congratulations my friend, well deserved.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632414454343958528.post-23004376323326754722012-11-14T10:48:08.129-08:002012-11-14T10:48:08.129-08:00I can't wait to read this! This back-page over...I can't wait to read this! This back-page overview is well-written and gripping enough to pull in the reader, definitely. Excellent work. I am really looking forward to reading the whole book. Congratulations again on your accomplishment! Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.com