tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post5904021434193289719..comments2024-02-13T12:54:34.770-05:00Comments on Flowers of Quiet Happiness: Love's Miracles Blog Tour & Interview + 2 Giveaways!!Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-41014628139191987042013-05-31T21:01:46.631-04:002013-05-31T21:01:46.631-04:00Thank YOU, Sandra! For being so nice and lovely to...Thank YOU, Sandra! For being so nice and lovely to chat with. The last couple weeks have been so fun! :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-90948191276464877302013-05-31T14:34:06.946-04:002013-05-31T14:34:06.946-04:00Hi Kara, I want to thank you for hosting Love...Hi Kara, I want to thank you for hosting Love's Miracles and my first blog tour. I appreciate all you did. It has really been fun. I like your blog. <br /><br />Thanks again and happy reading.Sandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-71329007839168832872013-05-31T02:00:25.991-04:002013-05-31T02:00:25.991-04:00So glad you did, Julie! And thank you. :) I figure...So glad you did, Julie! And thank you. :) I figured a fun question would be interesting. Happy you liked it!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-56343569773054865352013-05-30T20:03:55.358-04:002013-05-30T20:03:55.358-04:00Stopping by as part of the tour to say hi to every...Stopping by as part of the tour to say hi to everyone! Great interview! I especially like the question and answers of 5 things you can't live without :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190011785450338206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-82449387420472276922013-05-24T12:00:24.100-04:002013-05-24T12:00:24.100-04:00Hi Kara, Sharon didn't help me get published ...Hi Kara, Sharon didn't help me get published per se. She helped me in that she showed me how to format my manuscript and submit it to a publisher. She helped as a critique partner and she gave me encouragement. <br /><br />Now the person who helped me publish is Amber Stokes. I would never have put Love's Miracles out there by myself. It was too daunting. Amber made it look easy. smileSandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-48642382427169984502013-05-24T00:59:59.398-04:002013-05-24T00:59:59.398-04:00It's wonderful when we find someone like that,...It's wonderful when we find someone like that, isn't it? Someone who helps and teaches us and yet becomes a wonderful friend in the process. Obviously, I haven't had anybody help me with publishing. But I do have a couple ladies who I know I can go to with questions about things in my life and they will do whatever they can to advise me and always, always pray with me and for me. They are so precious to me.<br /><br />I'm glad she was such a person for you in those days. And now you have lovely memories to remember her by. Thanks for sharing! I love hearing stories like that. :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-79209954801703536342013-05-24T00:51:27.639-04:002013-05-24T00:51:27.639-04:00Yes, Kara, It was a pleasure knowing Sharon Wagne...Yes, Kara, It was a pleasure knowing Sharon Wagner. She wrote many Nancy Drew books and also wrote for Sillouette and Harlequin. She taught me so much about the publishing world. She was probably a main contributor to my getting published back in those days.<br /><br />Sadly she passed away this month. I will always remember her with fondness.Sandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-863679516851488652013-05-24T00:38:27.161-04:002013-05-24T00:38:27.161-04:00Hi Pam! Thanks so much for stopping by. :)
I can&...Hi Pam! Thanks so much for stopping by. :)<br /><br />I can't hardly imagine leaving my phone for more than a day or two myself. I went camping last summer and had no service for two days. But that was only two days! Not sure what I'd do with an entire week like that! ;P<br /><br />And you're so right. It's crazy that only a few short years ago, I didn't have a cell phone at all. Now mine is with me wherever I go. Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-51165777402685860422013-05-24T00:34:25.704-04:002013-05-24T00:34:25.704-04:00Thanks, Rissi! :)
I'm still not a huge myster...Thanks, Rissi! :)<br /><br />I'm still not a huge mystery reader today. I enjoy some, but give me a sweet romance instead! Now when there's a good romance along with the mystery, that's the best of both worlds! :D<br /><br />Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-72985684996751560462013-05-24T00:32:10.388-04:002013-05-24T00:32:10.388-04:00I agree, Juju. It's awesome that Sandra wanted...I agree, Juju. It's awesome that Sandra wanted to honor her brother (and all vets) this way. <br /><br />I've never read Nancy Drew either. But then I was more into romance back then than mysteries (still am for that matter), so I definitely raided my mother's shelves. ;)<br /><br />And Sandra! That's so cool that you have connections to the Nancy Drew books. Better the back way than no way, right? :DKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-34579601457361642282013-05-24T00:27:33.769-04:002013-05-24T00:27:33.769-04:00Thank you, Sherida! When I read the quote with tha...Thank you, Sherida! When I read the quote with that phrase, it just struck me immediately. I'm so glad you stopped by! :)<br /><br />I love summertime myself. And definitely amen to having time to read! Can never have too much of that. ;)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-73993551492028536712013-05-24T00:24:08.467-04:002013-05-24T00:24:08.467-04:00Thank you, Sandra! For giving my little corner of ...Thank <i>you</i>, Sandra! For giving my little corner of the web some of your time. This has been fun to look forward to! :)<br /><br />Ah, sounds like a fun game! What a funny story on how it got its name. I'll have to try it sometime. Thanks for the link.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-47595531628899339372013-05-24T00:20:51.648-04:002013-05-24T00:20:51.648-04:00Thanks for stopping by, Karen! It's always fun...Thanks for stopping by, Karen! It's always fun to see your name pop up in my comment section. :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-47790126358280672932013-05-24T00:19:24.240-04:002013-05-24T00:19:24.240-04:00Sandra, Lake Tahoe is beautiful! I've only bee...Sandra, Lake Tahoe is beautiful! I've only been there once, it's quite a ways from where I live, but was definitely worth the drive. I'd love to go back some day! I hope your weekend is wonderful. :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-23505433087994198152013-05-24T00:17:41.331-04:002013-05-24T00:17:41.331-04:00Thanks Amber! I thought it was a lovely coincidenc...Thanks Amber! I thought it was a lovely coincidence that the pictures all tied in so well with my blog colors. Of course it helps that the cover itself is so very gorgeous! :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-151028782181220532013-05-24T00:02:14.323-04:002013-05-24T00:02:14.323-04:00Don't you sometimes long for those days? I su...Don't you sometimes long for those days? I sure do. The thing is, when I'm out of cell range I do get a break but it isn't worth it when I have to do catch up. yikes<br /><br />So Pam, if you take off will you take me with you?Sandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-18889231018778403022013-05-24T00:00:54.576-04:002013-05-24T00:00:54.576-04:00Hi Rissi, Isn't that funny how our tastes cha...Hi Rissi, Isn't that funny how our tastes change? What is your favorite show? ARe you into all the CSI shows?<br /><br />Thanks for the congrats. I'm really excited about all of this.Sandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-40768011799580427872013-05-23T23:13:44.216-04:002013-05-23T23:13:44.216-04:00Loved this interview. Ah...travel. I'd love to...Loved this interview. Ah...travel. I'd love to just go somewhere for a week and have the guts to leave my computer and iphone at home. lol I'm not sure if I can do such a thing, though!<br /><br />Amazing that years ago we vacationed and called home maybe once or twice while we were gone.Pam Hillmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604636348596615139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-48819721208800368622013-05-23T23:09:19.403-04:002013-05-23T23:09:19.403-04:00Aw! Great "tour stop," Kara and Sandra. ...Aw! Great "tour stop," Kara and Sandra. <br /><br />LOL! I wasn't a Nancy Drew fan either - although mine was because mysteries freaked me out. I saw a movie as a kid and yeah, that pretty much cured my of creepy things. Nowadays I am the opposite: I'm kind of a suspense/crime show junkie. And you know what? It's fun. ;) <br /><br />Congrats on your new novel, Sandra! :)Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-53559316743005881882013-05-23T16:33:58.446-04:002013-05-23T16:33:58.446-04:00Hi Juju, Yep, bypassed Nancy. Although the first...Hi Juju, Yep, bypassed Nancy. Although the first published author I worked with in RWA was one of the authors for Nancy Drew. So I guess I was inspired the back way. chuckle<br /><br />Her name was Sharon Wagner. She was one of the founders of my local group, Desert Rose Chapter in Phoenix area.Sandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-52130492272594576432013-05-23T16:31:46.848-04:002013-05-23T16:31:46.848-04:00Hi Sherida, Kara does have a cool blog doesn't...Hi Sherida, Kara does have a cool blog doesn't she? <br /><br />I am enjoying my first blog tour. It is fun.<br /><br />And I'm with you. Come on summer. And remember this weekend you can get a free kindle version of Love's Miracles to read. Sandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-63162177457928606512013-05-23T13:06:48.070-04:002013-05-23T13:06:48.070-04:00
I love that she was inspired by her brother.
You...<br />I love that she was inspired by her brother.<br /><br />You bypassed Nancy? Nooooo. I love me some ND.<br />I use to read romances too though when I was young.<br />I loved getting the insight on love.<br /><br />Great interview.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-23784233997094962692013-05-23T12:16:38.109-04:002013-05-23T12:16:38.109-04:00Hi, Kara (Beautiful title for a blog, BTW!) and Sa...Hi, Kara (Beautiful title for a blog, BTW!) and Sandra! Just stopping by during the Love's Miracles blog tour. Sandra, interesting to learn about your favorite books and your travel plans. I'm so ready for summer....with plenty of time for reading! Sherida Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986466218366625633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-2574201398522542762013-05-23T10:37:28.814-04:002013-05-23T10:37:28.814-04:00Amber, we're headed for Lake Tahoe for the Mem...Amber, we're headed for Lake Tahoe for the Memorial Day weekend. Long drive, but worth it. smile Then off to Sunriver.Sandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-13154698520905545402013-05-23T10:35:37.702-04:002013-05-23T10:35:37.702-04:00Thanks for joining us Karen and Gerard. Your name...Thanks for joining us Karen and Gerard. Your name is in the drawing. My friend Ruthy puts names in a cat dish. Well, at least it isn't there. LOLSandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.com