Lonely Hearts Meet
Viewing comments for Chapter 73 "part two, Chapter 22"Anna and her son escape from a man-made Hell.
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Comment from Rdfrdmom2
barbara:
I believe starting and ending a book are the two hardest
parts - the middle seems to take on a life of its own.
Having said that, I feel certain you have done a really
fine job of putting together a beginning, middle, and
end. Congratulations. I look forward to reading your
next novel.
thanks for sharing
love,
jan
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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barbara:
I believe starting and ending a book are the two hardest
parts - the middle seems to take on a life of its own.
Having said that, I feel certain you have done a really
fine job of putting together a beginning, middle, and
end. Congratulations. I look forward to reading your
next novel.
thanks for sharing
love,
jan
Comment Written 08-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from AprilShower
Anna's father's behavior help to show us why she ended up marrying a terrible man. Her father finally realized the way he reacted to her, when she had no where to go, pushed her into marrying this crazy man.
This is great ending to this story, Barbara.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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Anna's father's behavior help to show us why she ended up marrying a terrible man. Her father finally realized the way he reacted to her, when she had no where to go, pushed her into marrying this crazy man.
This is great ending to this story, Barbara.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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Thank you for the kind review and your insight.
Comment from Dave M
Barbara,
This is an excellent ending chapter. The six-star rating is for the entire book. You make it clear that Anna will marry Troy, but not just yet. She needs to learn how to take care of herself without a husband to boss her. Also, I remember an early chapter where Troy looked for Anna in her home town. Abner was snotty at first but later backed down. Sometimes, family love triumphs over rigid belief systems, but not always.
I enjoyed this read and have one comment:
In your author notes: "My engery [energy] level prohibited me for posting longer post." This sentence needs work.
Dave
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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Barbara,
This is an excellent ending chapter. The six-star rating is for the entire book. You make it clear that Anna will marry Troy, but not just yet. She needs to learn how to take care of herself without a husband to boss her. Also, I remember an early chapter where Troy looked for Anna in her home town. Abner was snotty at first but later backed down. Sometimes, family love triumphs over rigid belief systems, but not always.
I enjoyed this read and have one comment:
In your author notes: "My engery [energy] level prohibited me for posting longer post." This sentence needs work.
Dave
Comment Written 08-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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Thank you for your kind review and I will fix that error. I will need your help on the next novel. It's set in Savannah, GA.
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Barbara,
Savannah is a great place to set a novel. You might have read "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." Unfortunately, Dalton is clear on the other end of the state of Georgia, and I hardly know Savannah. You might talk to Rebel Rose, but I haven't seen her around for a while.
Dave
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Yes, I have read the book and seen the movie. It's great. I have been to Savannah, but only once. I'm trying to get my husband on taking me back, but he says it's too far from TX. How's your civil war history????
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Barbara,
I know a lot about the US Civil War. General Sherman forced the Confederates out of Savannah in December, 1864, at the end of his mostly unopposed March to the Sea.
Dave
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he gave the capture of Savannah to Lincolm as a Christmas present.
Comment from elgone
This was a very well done ending, leaving the rest up to the characters and the reader's imagination. It is a great story you've penned, very touching and relevant to the human conditions of too many lives.
Toward the end of your author notes:
My engery level prohibited - energy
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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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This was a very well done ending, leaving the rest up to the characters and the reader's imagination. It is a great story you've penned, very touching and relevant to the human conditions of too many lives.
Toward the end of your author notes:
My engery level prohibited - energy
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Comment Written 08-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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I will fix that typo. I appreciate you kind review.
Comment from writerwish
This is just perfect. The dialogue and narrative so realistic and one can just feel like they are there. I'm glad you didn't make Anna's family perfect, and gave a good reason for Anna's choices. So often, this is the case. Only part a little bumpy was "He's too much of a gentleman to comprise me." Maybe because of me? Thanks for sharing. I will miss reading this story. I am looking forward to reading your next. Will this be published? I hope so.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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This is just perfect. The dialogue and narrative so realistic and one can just feel like they are there. I'm glad you didn't make Anna's family perfect, and gave a good reason for Anna's choices. So often, this is the case. Only part a little bumpy was "He's too much of a gentleman to comprise me." Maybe because of me? Thanks for sharing. I will miss reading this story. I am looking forward to reading your next. Will this be published? I hope so.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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Thank you for the kind review and I will recheck that area.
Comment from Mishelly
What a wonderful way to end this story. There was a realistic quality to it where you showed there is still a lot of healing to be done. Just like real life, nothing heals in a day. I love how you painted a glimpse of the future with Anna telling Troy she needs time to discover who she is, and Troy telling her he'll bring lunch to her everyday but won't push her into anything she's not ready for. The painting with the Indian Blankets surrounding this new family was a touching end. Well done on such an amazing story which was handled with great sensitivity. I look forward to your next story.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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What a wonderful way to end this story. There was a realistic quality to it where you showed there is still a lot of healing to be done. Just like real life, nothing heals in a day. I love how you painted a glimpse of the future with Anna telling Troy she needs time to discover who she is, and Troy telling her he'll bring lunch to her everyday but won't push her into anything she's not ready for. The painting with the Indian Blankets surrounding this new family was a touching end. Well done on such an amazing story which was handled with great sensitivity. I look forward to your next story.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2012
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Thank you for the kind review and continued support.
Comment from Belinda
Hi, Barbara, is this the end? Seems so, but as there is no THE END, I might be still waiting for another... Well, guess I have become addicted to this story of a perfect, perfect family. Congratulations.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2012
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Hi, Barbara, is this the end? Seems so, but as there is no THE END, I might be still waiting for another... Well, guess I have become addicted to this story of a perfect, perfect family. Congratulations.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2012
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Thank you for the kind review. Yes, it's the end. I will add, THE END
Comment from Writingfundimension
Barvo, barbara. This was a superb chapter and a perfect ending to your wonderful novel. I wish the system would allow me to give you one final six for your outstanding writing of this novel. I look forward to following your new project! Warm regareds, Bev
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2012
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Barvo, barbara. This was a superb chapter and a perfect ending to your wonderful novel. I wish the system would allow me to give you one final six for your outstanding writing of this novel. I look forward to following your new project! Warm regareds, Bev
Comment Written 08-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2012
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I understand and I appreciate the thought of a six. Thank you for the kind review.
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You're very welcome, barbara.
Comment from Mary Ann MCPhedran
i have enjoyed this chapter it is well written and I realy enjoyed reading. Your flower on the picture blends with the story. Thanks for sharing. MARY
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2012
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i have enjoyed this chapter it is well written and I realy enjoyed reading. Your flower on the picture blends with the story. Thanks for sharing. MARY
Comment Written 08-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2012
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Grammies
Lovely story and this is a good ending. You find resolution with her dad and and new resolve for her plus a new beginning with him. Very satisfying for a reader. Your characters are well developed and the story was interesting throughout. No obvious errors. Good work.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2012
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Lovely story and this is a good ending. You find resolution with her dad and and new resolve for her plus a new beginning with him. Very satisfying for a reader. Your characters are well developed and the story was interesting throughout. No obvious errors. Good work.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2012
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Thank you for the kind review.
