The Aspen Grove Murders
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Comment from Pearl Edwards
Good news for the Captain and Betty Jo that soon they'll be able to wed. A great chapter Sally. Some romantic moments and some relief with Paullette's capture. Well told thriyghthe dialogue used.
Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Good news for the Captain and Betty Jo that soon they'll be able to wed. A great chapter Sally. Some romantic moments and some relief with Paullette's capture. Well told thriyghthe dialogue used.
Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 04-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for the lovely review of my book chapter, dear Valda. It is most appreciated. I?m so glad you enjoyed it all. Sending along my very best to you and yours as always, Sally XOs
Comment from WalkerMan
Here is a very positive chapter as this fascinating story enters its wrap-up phase. Tommy is delighted that Willa is carrying their baby, who will have two loving parents instead of one.
As temporary Captain in place of Hank Riley at the Aspen Grove P.D., Tommy handles his tasks well, with Jackson to book Gaston Paulette when Sheriff Gonzalez brings him, and then Jackson and Miles to escort him to jail. Sally and King will help with finding Paulette's relatives for questioning, if Chase can find their addresses; but Doc Stuart says they don't have regular addresses.
At the hospital, booming voiced Doctor Shorter, head of internal medicine, tells Hank and Betty Jo that Hank may be able to go home in a few days, and they may marry in two weeks, if his blood draw looks good. Of course, they happily agree about that schedule.
At Simon's mother's funeral, Greyson Cole reminisces about his daughter's positive attitude, making Candace wish she had known her; but Greyson says Victoria's caring traits now reside in Simon. Then Greyson reveals that he found Victoria's journal at her Baltimore condo, where he is considering moving to be closer to Simon, Candace, and Daniel, whom Simon is adopting. The journal likely will be conclusive evidence of Fee's crimes.
Betty Jo then arrives, bringing flowers. I like the way that all the good people in this story clearly care about each other.
Superb, and aptly illustrated with a portrait of Veronica.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023
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Here is a very positive chapter as this fascinating story enters its wrap-up phase. Tommy is delighted that Willa is carrying their baby, who will have two loving parents instead of one.
As temporary Captain in place of Hank Riley at the Aspen Grove P.D., Tommy handles his tasks well, with Jackson to book Gaston Paulette when Sheriff Gonzalez brings him, and then Jackson and Miles to escort him to jail. Sally and King will help with finding Paulette's relatives for questioning, if Chase can find their addresses; but Doc Stuart says they don't have regular addresses.
At the hospital, booming voiced Doctor Shorter, head of internal medicine, tells Hank and Betty Jo that Hank may be able to go home in a few days, and they may marry in two weeks, if his blood draw looks good. Of course, they happily agree about that schedule.
At Simon's mother's funeral, Greyson Cole reminisces about his daughter's positive attitude, making Candace wish she had known her; but Greyson says Victoria's caring traits now reside in Simon. Then Greyson reveals that he found Victoria's journal at her Baltimore condo, where he is considering moving to be closer to Simon, Candace, and Daniel, whom Simon is adopting. The journal likely will be conclusive evidence of Fee's crimes.
Betty Jo then arrives, bringing flowers. I like the way that all the good people in this story clearly care about each other.
Superb, and aptly illustrated with a portrait of Veronica.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023
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My goodness, what a lovely review. I'm very appreciative of the superb rating and generous stars, my friend. So glad you enjoyed it all. Omce again, you see the subtext to this book. Sending you my best today as always.
Sal :)))))
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You are most welcome, Sal. I know this type of review helps you, so I'll continue doing so. I feel honored to have the opportunity. :))))) -- Mike
Comment from Jay Squires
This is such a good chapter, Sally. Filled with such love, honor, and responsibility. You've gathered a dandy group of characters under the roof of your novel. The good are very very good and the bad ... they're pure evil. It makes a nice contrast. I did have only one question--or rather, I made one suggestion:
"I kissed her as passionately as the day we were married, then knelt and kissed her womb. [I don't know, Sally, but I think "belly" might be more appropriate here. Womb, to me, connotes the organ inside the body. But let me b quick to say I'm no doctor!]
Thank you for being so good at what you do, Sally, and make reading your stories a joy. My heart beats a little faster seeing you've posted.
Jay
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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This is such a good chapter, Sally. Filled with such love, honor, and responsibility. You've gathered a dandy group of characters under the roof of your novel. The good are very very good and the bad ... they're pure evil. It makes a nice contrast. I did have only one question--or rather, I made one suggestion:
"I kissed her as passionately as the day we were married, then knelt and kissed her womb. [I don't know, Sally, but I think "belly" might be more appropriate here. Womb, to me, connotes the organ inside the body. But let me b quick to say I'm no doctor!]
Thank you for being so good at what you do, Sally, and make reading your stories a joy. My heart beats a little faster seeing you've posted.
Jay
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Dear Jay, thank you so much for the wonderful review and generous stars. Both mean the world to me. I have changed it to belly as you were right. The woman is inside and cannot be seen. Belly sounds more appropriate. Thank you so much for your input and your continued kindness to me. Sending you and yours my very best, Sally XOs
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
A very romantic chapter, Sal. For you to be able to write romance so well, you must be a romantic yourself:-) Once again, your dialogue moves your story along nicely. Very much enjoyed it.
Paragraph that begins with "Back at the hospital," - you have the word "as" twice in the same line.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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A very romantic chapter, Sal. For you to be able to write romance so well, you must be a romantic yourself:-) Once again, your dialogue moves your story along nicely. Very much enjoyed it.
Paragraph that begins with "Back at the hospital," - you have the word "as" twice in the same line.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review and helpful critique. I?m seeing a couple of little boo-boos in here that my regular copy editor did not pick up on. I will check that out. Thank you again for your eagle eyes and many kindness to me, sending along my very best to you, as always, Sal XOs
Comment from Tom Horonzy
The first paragraph threw me as I though Paulette was a woman. I read a few lines later it was a surname.
In addition, "The east facing window was cheering the room, and the couple took it as as hopeful sign." ???
Maybe the sun shined through but a window cheering the room? What am I missing?
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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The first paragraph threw me as I though Paulette was a woman. I read a few lines later it was a surname.
In addition, "The east facing window was cheering the room, and the couple took it as as hopeful sign." ???
Maybe the sun shined through but a window cheering the room? What am I missing?
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Thank you.
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Another terrible review from you, Tom. I'm going to have to say goodbye!
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
A very sweet chapter as we see resolution of recent events. You start with the excellent news that Willa is having a baby. What great news!!! Nothing like new life to breathe hope and comfort to those who have suffered loss.
Then, Betty Jo and Hank getting closer and closer to their own happy event, that is, based on the results of the blood tests.
A bittersweet funeral of Simon's mother. There's sorrow, but resolution as well.
Well written and engaging.
I always love your work, and this is no different!! I'm so glad I have been able to follow it.
Hugs,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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A very sweet chapter as we see resolution of recent events. You start with the excellent news that Willa is having a baby. What great news!!! Nothing like new life to breathe hope and comfort to those who have suffered loss.
Then, Betty Jo and Hank getting closer and closer to their own happy event, that is, based on the results of the blood tests.
A bittersweet funeral of Simon's mother. There's sorrow, but resolution as well.
Well written and engaging.
I always love your work, and this is no different!! I'm so glad I have been able to follow it.
Hugs,
Rhonda
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Thank you, dear friend. I'm so glad you enjoyed it all! I'm so very honored and blessed by the stars. Sending you my best today as always.
Sal XOs
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Things are finally coming out on the bright side for the good people and not looking so good for the bad ones. Hope there aren't any bad surprises coming up to ruin the good mood.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Things are finally coming out on the bright side for the good people and not looking so good for the bad ones. Hope there aren't any bad surprises coming up to ruin the good mood.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Thank you. We'll have a balance here. Stay tuned. It will be a wild ride. Sending you my best today as always.
Sal XOs
Comment from Carol Clark2
Oh, a baby! Wow! I like that you've been updating the list of characters as the story progresses. That's helpful. (I look forward to a new chapter each week!) Great idea to have had Victoria keep a journal. Hope it has much good information to help the case against FEE.
Good chapter! Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Oh, a baby! Wow! I like that you've been updating the list of characters as the story progresses. That's helpful. (I look forward to a new chapter each week!) Great idea to have had Victoria keep a journal. Hope it has much good information to help the case against FEE.
Good chapter! Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the lovely review, Carol dear. I'm so glad you're enjoying my book and staying on. Sending you my best today as always.
Sal xoxo's
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You're welcome. Thanks for sharing your chapters with us.
Comment from Ben Colder
Your story is interesting. I love the way you fit your husband and yourself into your stories. You do well with allowing the reader to know your knowledge of how this are in detective work. Good one, Sal.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Your story is interesting. I love the way you fit your husband and yourself into your stories. You do well with allowing the reader to know your knowledge of how this are in detective work. Good one, Sal.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the lovely review and super stars, my friend. How kind and generous you are! I'm so blessed to have you close. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo
Coming to Sully on Sunday! :))
Comment from royowen
I love the way you weave family attitudes and the delight this brings to you, is quite obviously tied in with your own attitudes toward family, and the opposites like Fitzgerald Elling, and the reasons why he becomes corrupted, excellent episode Sally, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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I love the way you weave family attitudes and the delight this brings to you, is quite obviously tied in with your own attitudes toward family, and the opposites like Fitzgerald Elling, and the reasons why he becomes corrupted, excellent episode Sally, blessings Roy
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the lovely review of my book chapter. Your kind attention to my work means so much. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
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Most welcome Sally,
