tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post4517843807673374630..comments2024-03-13T08:42:35.689-04:00Comments on Stuff & Nonsense: Introducing debut novelist Keli Gwyn w/GiveawayAnne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-22366085757470802432012-07-12T06:42:48.000-04:002012-07-12T06:42:48.000-04:00Tanquella,Your name is so unique. I love it!I agre...Tanquella,<br><br>Your name is so unique. I love it!<br><br>I agree. Anne's blog is lovely. It's a nice reflection of the lovely person she is.Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-40958628096993953802012-07-11T04:31:50.000-04:002012-07-11T04:31:50.000-04:00TERRI CLARK, You are the WINNER of A Bride Opens S...TERRI CLARK, You are the WINNER of A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California!!! <br><br>I have sent two emails and haven't heard from you. Please respond by Thursday, July 12th, or I will choose another winner.Anne Paynehttp://www.duhpaynes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-89687755428027461982012-07-06T16:07:35.000-04:002012-07-06T16:07:35.000-04:00I would love to receive a copy of your book. Purp...I would love to receive a copy of your book. Purple is my favorite color and this blog page is magnificent!!!Tanquella Rhodenhttp://tanquella4life.blogspot.com/?spref=fbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-50272610909830063592012-07-06T06:25:24.000-04:002012-07-06T06:25:24.000-04:00Pat,I'm so sorry to hear about your bone densi...Pat,<br><br>I'm so sorry to hear about your bone density test results. I hope your doctor is able to help you come up with a plan to arrest or even reverse the loss. I'll be 53 later this month, so my osteoporosis was caught pretty early. That's why I'm so dedicated to my exercise regimen. My goal is to best osteo one workout or walk at a time. I look forward to the day I can say "I have osteo no mo'."<br><br>Thanks for the well wishes on my book. I don't actually write Amish fiction, though. I write historical romance set in the Victorian era. There are many awesome Amish writers, though. Some of them are my friends.Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-1206515099425269492012-07-06T06:20:57.000-04:002012-07-06T06:20:57.000-04:00Rebecca,I'll let you in on a secret. I not onl...Rebecca,<br><br>I'll let you in on a secret. I not only carry on conversations with my characters, but I also converse with our cats. The boys have unique voices and "talk" back to me. Am I quirky. You betcha. :-)<br><br>I'm honored that you have my book on your Amazon wish list. The book is "temporarily out of stock" in paperback form on Amazon right now, though. Hopefully they'll have copies again soon.Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-38913083370954114692012-07-06T06:16:43.000-04:002012-07-06T06:16:43.000-04:00Rachelle,I am quite smitten with my Victorian gown...Rachelle,<br><br>I am quite smitten with my Victorian gown. Isn't the color rich? The dress was made for me. It looks like the one my heroine, Elenora, wears in a special scene in my story.Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-91856473324880924232012-07-06T06:13:54.000-04:002012-07-06T06:13:54.000-04:00Julia,The dress was made especially for me by a ve...Julia,<br><br>The dress was made especially for me by a very talented seamstress who makes clothing for local historical sites. Didn't Patti do an awesome job? She's currently working on Gwynly's frock coat and silver brocade vest.Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-86939271402548778932012-07-06T06:12:02.000-04:002012-07-06T06:12:02.000-04:00bn,I've been celebrating the release with my c...bn,<br><br>I've been celebrating the release with my cyber friends and wonderful blog hostesses like Anne. I have a Launch Party and Old-fashioned Ice Cream Social planned for July 15 here where I live. I'm excited about it. There will be Dreyer's ice cream, lots of toppings, and awesome entertainment, including a performance by the Gold Rush Barbershop Chorus, a local group of 18+ men who sing beautifully.Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-46551440608365867002012-07-06T05:23:12.000-04:002012-07-06T05:23:12.000-04:00I just had my bone density test last month and the...I just had my bone density test last month and they said it was bad.<br>I love your purple outfit. I think you'll be in the top amish writers very soon.<br>I know I will be reading your books.pat cowansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-63153637672579801012012-07-06T05:05:33.000-04:002012-07-06T05:05:33.000-04:00This book is very high on my Amazon Wish List alre...This book is very high on my Amazon Wish List already and after "meeting" Keli, I really look forward to reading it. I could totally relate to the fascination with "sticky notes"; aren't they great?? Now about talking out loud with my "characters"?. . . .ummm, I will leave that skill with you, Keli. But, how fun!Rebecca Maneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-27828235860487980802012-07-05T13:07:06.000-04:002012-07-05T13:07:06.000-04:00What a lovely honest answer to the outfit question...What a lovely honest answer to the outfit question -- and then that lovely dress! Love the color. :)<br><br>Thanks for the chance to win a copy!<br><br>biblioprincess15 (at) yahoo (dot) comRachelle Reahttp://www.rachellerea.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-82972716233936028602012-07-04T16:07:45.000-04:002012-07-04T16:07:45.000-04:00Keli,Love that picture of you with the purple dres...Keli,<br>Love that picture of you with the purple dress. I'll bet it was fun to put that outfit together.<br><br>I agree with Carla, you have been so stellar at encouraging us writers. I'm so glad its your turn for release!Julia Reffnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-52487793284386486622012-07-02T21:06:00.000-04:002012-07-02T21:06:00.000-04:00Jo,I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. Anne as...Jo,<br><br>I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. Anne asked such great questions. I had fun answering them.Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-50672621692326199132012-07-02T17:20:22.000-04:002012-07-02T17:20:22.000-04:00Very fun interview. The book sounds lovely. How di...Very fun interview. The book sounds lovely. How did you celebrate the book release?bn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-43104236272151566372012-07-02T15:59:17.000-04:002012-07-02T15:59:17.000-04:00Congratulations on your debut novel. It sounds lik...Congratulations on your debut novel. It sounds like a great book. I loved the interview as well. Look forward to reading your books.<br><br>Blessings,<br>JoJonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-49962817139203828942012-07-01T20:50:09.000-04:002012-07-01T20:50:09.000-04:00Wendy, Like you, I enjoy reading the work of debut...Wendy, <br><br>Like you, I enjoy reading the work of debut authors. I've found many great books that way. Several of those authors' stories have become must-reads for me.Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-2806177705664780202012-07-01T20:48:11.000-04:002012-07-01T20:48:11.000-04:00Kallie,My Elenora could well be classified as feis...Kallie,<br><br>My Elenora could well be classified as feisty. When she sets her mind to something, she doesn't let anything stand in her way--even a certain mercantile owner determined to best in her business. :-)Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-34137864580790365962012-07-01T20:46:28.000-04:002012-07-01T20:46:28.000-04:00Martha,I had my doubts about being able to read wh...Martha,<br><br>I had my doubts about being able to read while walking, but I do much of my walking on a trail that is paved, has a nice stripe down the middle I use to judge where I'm at, and is fairly level.<br><br>I had my first bone density test last fall. My hope is that when I have my second this fall they'll find that I've arrested or even reversed my bone loss. I certainly feel stronger and healthier than I have in years. Thanks for asking.Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-16874313463860487592012-07-01T20:41:20.000-04:002012-07-01T20:41:20.000-04:00Jen,I am a bit quirky at times, especially when it...Jen,<br><br>I am a bit quirky at times, especially when it comes to writing. You should have seen me act out a scene when a character in one of my early efforts was thrown from a stagecoach and tumbled down a hillside. Thankfully I survived my playacting without getting any bruises.Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-36244355425731776492012-07-01T20:36:15.000-04:002012-07-01T20:36:15.000-04:00Pamela,It sounds like your son has found a lovely ...Pamela,<br><br>It sounds like your son has found a lovely gal, one you wholeheartedly approve of. That's great.<br><br>My book does include a meddlesome but well-meaning mother. Maude Rutledge wants to see her son happy and thinks widow Elenora Watkins is just the woman for him. Elenora's daughter, Tildy, thinks Miles would make a wonderful papa. They do everything they can to get Miles and Elenora together, but subtlety is not their strong suit. :-)Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-49378312421867597502012-07-01T20:31:29.000-04:002012-07-01T20:31:29.000-04:00Dianne,Oh, the many novellas I've written your...Dianne,<br><br>Oh, the many novellas I've written your mom through the years. How fun that you enjoyed reading them, too. It's been such fun to watch you grow up and become a mom yourself.<br><br>I hope you enjoy reading my book as much as you did my letters. :-)Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-20085527276899679012012-07-01T20:27:55.000-04:002012-07-01T20:27:55.000-04:00Abigail, I hope readers enjoy meeting Miles and El...Abigail, I hope readers enjoy meeting Miles and Elenora, his well-meaning but meddlesome mother, Maude, and Elenora's talkative daughter, Tildy.Keli Gwynhttp://www.keligwyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-39543235861270159452012-07-01T19:43:33.000-04:002012-07-01T19:43:33.000-04:00This story looks Great!!!This story looks Great!!!Abigail Richmondnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-68301036813977341612012-07-01T19:31:36.000-04:002012-07-01T19:31:36.000-04:00Hi Keli, I love reading about debut books from new...Hi Keli, I love reading about debut books from new authors. I have been exposed to many new authors that way. I am excited to read your book. Good luck!<br>Wendywendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-80993243076833532222012-07-01T18:08:51.000-04:002012-07-01T18:08:51.000-04:00I love fisty heroines that know what they want and...I love fisty heroines that know what they want and willing to fight for it. Thanks for the opportunity to enter giveaway.misskallie2000noreply@blogger.com