Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

I always enjoy reading all your chapters, and of course, we can all can use a nice history lesson here and there to brush up on the things that seem to have slipped through some of our aging minds. Great chapter. :-)

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you for the encouraging review.

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Barb

= Nice bit of info sorted through.
= I like the end hook, leaving us to wonder who has arrived.
= Cool artwork. Another good chapter.

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 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

I will search it out. I guess I need to do something like that. I am wondering who does your editing, Thank you for the kind review.

reply by Jacqueline M Franklin on 24-Apr-2016

=I do my own editing.
=I refuse to pay the amount editors want, PLUS, I'm always tweaking here and there, so hard for someone else to keep up with me.
=I go over it pretty thorough, although, I'm sure there is a typo hear and there, but since I publish for my self-satisfaction, and not the begin all/end all, I'm okay with it.
= I love selling, don't get me wrong, but it isn't my main focus.
= I am SOOooo bad about marketing myself. I hate the aspect. I told Tom when he retires next year, he can do it for me. (*<*)

reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Okay, no matter how much I edit, I miss things. In my books I am a perfectionist, I don't want to put out there a less than perfect book.

Comment from mumsyone

Excellent

Good chapter, Barbara.

My Child (child), be patience."

Instead of moving to the interior to shield the province's core, (no comma) around San Antonio from Comanche attacks, most Americans stayed east of the Colorado River."

This half was part of Mexico in name,(no comma) only."

Then(,) in 1834, a cholera outbreak wiped out most the remaining population."

"Didn't the Apache's (Apaches) side with the Texans?" asked Soni.

"Stephen F(.) Austin had sold the deeds to Gunter. It just needed to be finalized."

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Canceled jury duty is allowing me to answer your review before Sunday. YEA!!! As always I appreciate the help.

Comment from foxangie123

Excellent

A very nice addition to the class of education I am in with your write. I'm so very appreciative of it as well. Another fine job with your penning and I am grateful for this and you indeed.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

Thank you for the kind review. I appreciate the review.

Comment from Sankey

Exceptional

Ha! Once again leaving us hanging in suspense! Another good read and I love the history which is probably pretty non fictional! Now some spags and suggestions. My Child, be patien(t)[ce]."

I realize you folks customarily omit some joining words but just putting this in anyway...most (of)the remaining population."

Can't remember if you saw my new poem yet for give me if you did.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

I miss a lot of my friends post. I only have about 4 hours of review time. Today, I'm here because of canceled jury duty. Thank you for the kind review.

Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

And the mystery deepens: "they arrived in February 5, 1933." [ That means he and Giselle arrived with a 101 year old baby. I hope she bottle-fed him.]

Excuse the above. I'm a little ditzy, having spent the entire day yesterday watching the grands. I know what you mean about how long it's taking to post this. It seems like Soni and Jim have been at the books and maps for over a month.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you for catching my stupid mistake. You would be amazed how many people didn't pick up on it. LOL, but a bit scary.

Comment from judiverse

Exceptional

Worth waiting for! Six stars worth. I really enjoyed the history component in this, and the explanations of how Texas was really divided into parts, with Americans in the Eastern part and those of Mexican-American descent in the West. Great reaction to Soni's comment about being patient. Interesting family background. Soni is wondering about what happened to the 125,000 unaccounted-for acres when the door opens. What more could possibly happen? You mention Gunter's arrival in 1933, but I believe you meant 1833. judi

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

I did, sorry, I meant 1833, I will fix it.. I always appreciate hearing from you.

reply by judiverse on 25-Apr-2016

You're very welcome. I love your story. Enjoying the history you're brought in. judi

Comment from L.lora

Excellent

Most excellent, easy flowing,
great dialogue and oh so intriguing.
I'm so anxious to continue on. This
is like watching a movie in instalments
although we don't have to wait a week
for the next episode. No nits or spags,
perfect as is. Lora

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

Thank you for dropping by. I appreciate it.

Comment from candyfink

Excellent

You are obviously a brilliant writer. As you already know, this is very well written. I can only say now is thank you for posting.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

Thank you for the kind review.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Barbara, I'm really enjoying this and find it very interesting all the American history and information that you put into this. I am spell bound. Looking out for what is next. All the best. Ulla:)))

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 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

Thank you for the kind review.