tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post5646633765000249371..comments2023-10-22T10:49:50.657-04:00Comments on THE BOOK CLUB NETWORK BLOG : MARY CONNEALY – Author of “PETTI COAT RANCH”The Book Club Network - TBCNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16607319515427572279noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-16385652815992016962008-07-06T19:36:00.000-04:002008-07-06T19:36:00.000-04:00This was a great interview, ladies. Thanks for sha...This was a great interview, ladies. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing.Scrambled Dregshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301466354814432689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-58643881899705037462008-07-02T10:00:00.000-04:002008-07-02T10:00:00.000-04:00Mary and Nora . . . Thanks for sharing the intervi...Mary and Nora . . . Thanks for sharing the interview. It was fun to be a part even though I wasn't able to be there in person! Nora, please enter me in the drawing . . AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-207080007076072008-07-01T11:23:00.000-04:002008-07-01T11:23:00.000-04:00What a Super interview!!! I just love your site an...What a Super interview!!! I just love your site and Mary too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-72848183589749503132008-07-01T10:01:00.000-04:002008-07-01T10:01:00.000-04:00I think I write really strong heroines because I e...I think I write really strong heroines because I envy that. My role in my family seems to be peacemaker. I've got four wonderful daughters and a husband I love but they all seem to be sort of boiling cauldrons of emotion and I'm the one in the middle trying to bring peace and cheer--when some days I'd just as soon be a cauldron myself and maybe knock a few heads together.<BR/><BR/>So I have Sophie say all the things I DON'T.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-47133979718957061812008-07-01T09:59:00.000-04:002008-07-01T09:59:00.000-04:00I regret so much I didn't connect with the Tuesday...I regret so much I didn't connect with the Tuesday night readers group. The phone didn't cooperate. I should have tried to get through from my end instead of waiting for the call.<BR/>Maybe Nora and I will get to be masters at it.<BR/>If you ever want a guest for Tuesday night, let me know and I'd love to talk with you.<BR/>I had fun. Nora made it so easy for me and all your questions were great.<BR/>It was fun talking about Petticoat Ranch. Something I'm starting to ... almost ... understand is that I know that book so, so well. I've had people tell me never to be afraid of public speaking about my books because NOBODY knows my books better than me.<BR/>It's true. You'd ask questions and I realized I know all this stuff. I researched it, I had a reason for writing it and now, if someone asks, even though I've been putting all my efforts into Calico CAnyon for a while, all that's still in there, bouncing around in my head.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-31486362742238380172008-07-01T09:54:00.000-04:002008-07-01T09:54:00.000-04:00Hi, everyone. It's so wonderful to see all the com...Hi, everyone. It's so wonderful to see all the comments.<BR/>Today's the big day. Calico Canyon officially releases today.<BR/>I'm so excited and nervous. Yikes.<BR/><BR/>The thicket...I got that idea from a Louis L'Amour book. I'm not sure which one, but the one that comes to mind is 'The First Fast Draw' and if that was the book or not, it took place around this huge thicket in Texas that was miles and miles across.<BR/>And Louis had his gang of bad guys hiding in that thicket and talked about the animals that lived in there in all the little alleyways and paths.<BR/>Anyway, if L'Amour says there's such a thicket, I believe him, so I put Sophie in there.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-30228420063198333872008-07-01T00:22:00.000-04:002008-07-01T00:22:00.000-04:00Much fun, ladies! Thanks Nora and Mary :)Much fun, ladies! Thanks Nora and Mary :)Relhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14857426893482706263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-14647419368972933682008-06-30T20:59:00.000-04:002008-06-30T20:59:00.000-04:00Hi Nora: I'm so sad that I missed the fun y'all ha...Hi Nora:<BR/> <BR/>I'm so sad that I missed the fun y'all had with Mary on the phone during our book club meeting. I wish I had been there.<BR/> <BR/>I really enjoyed "Petticoat Ranch"! First, I found it awesome that Sophie was not only able to survive in the adverse conditions she did, but that she was able to raise her children up with Christian values through it all. I thought it was hilarious when she dressed up like an old, stinky, crotchety hag - that's going the extra step to protect your young!!! And all those booby traps...too cool!! Secondly, and the part I liked best, was that Sophie was able to get her revenge on the town that rejected her. In the end, she got her man AND she got her ranch back. Sophie exemplified how to keep her Christian values and morals intact, even while facing situations that would make some of us 'lose our religion'. This is definitely a book that can teach all of us something.<BR/><BR/>Chris <BR/>GantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-25456289313681501302008-06-30T20:35:00.000-04:002008-06-30T20:35:00.000-04:00Sharon said... Mary, Thank you soooo much for spen...Sharon said... <BR/>Mary, Thank you soooo much for spending your morning with us at the Lifeway book club last week. It was delightful to hear your comments on the characters and text that had captured my heart. I adore your strong female characters and the hilarious realism of their relationships. I can't wait to get the third book in your series in February. The stories would make great movies and I pray God will multiply His blessing on your work so that your gift is utilized to its fullest. Sharon from Georgia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-46388657571410674972008-06-30T19:19:00.000-04:002008-06-30T19:19:00.000-04:00Hi Mary and Nora,Thanks for sharing the fun interv...Hi Mary and Nora,<BR/>Thanks for sharing the fun interview. We missed hearing your voice at the Tuesday club but feel like we know you through your comments. I loved the western theme of the book and can't wait for Calico Canyon as I see it is getting top reviews. We are so lucky to meet such wonderful authors like you who seem just like 'real folks'. May the hand of God guide your writing as you continue to be a light to others.<BR/>ClaudineAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324117302332736550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-2754610548854159842008-06-30T07:52:00.000-04:002008-06-30T07:52:00.000-04:00I loved the book Mary! Many parts made me chuckle ...I loved the book Mary! Many parts made me chuckle out loud.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for a great book!<BR/><BR/>GingerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-44518837035244738362008-06-29T21:48:00.000-04:002008-06-29T21:48:00.000-04:00Nora, your interview with Mary Connealy was great....Nora, your interview with Mary Connealy was great. Interesting to learn about Mary, she is a fascinating person.<BR/>I loved Petticoat Ranch--it was so funny. I purchased Calico Canyon after book club last week and look forward to reading it!<BR/><BR/>Marlene A. RauchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-43122715903547904612008-06-29T18:38:00.000-04:002008-06-29T18:38:00.000-04:00Nora & Mary:It was great the opportunity to meet t...Nora & Mary:<BR/>It was great the opportunity to meet the lady behind the pen both in the interview and over the phone at book club. I look forward to reading the sequel.<BR/>SherylAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-72396237954350578302008-06-29T17:26:00.000-04:002008-06-29T17:26:00.000-04:00Anonymous said... Read that 1st chapter of Calico ...Anonymous said... <BR/>Read that 1st chapter of Calico Canyon and I'm hooked!!!! Want to read it soon. Gail:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-31823514326139598802008-06-29T16:42:00.000-04:002008-06-29T16:42:00.000-04:00Great interview, can't wait for the sequel. Enter...Great interview, can't wait for the sequel. Enter me in the drawing Nora....Gail:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-3734100446521839562008-06-28T15:47:00.000-04:002008-06-28T15:47:00.000-04:00Thanks for the great interview. It's fun to know s...Thanks for the great interview. It's fun to know some of the behind-the-scenes stuff about your stories, Mary. <BR/><BR/>I love "A Lantern in Her Hand," too, and "WYWS." My daughter and I watch that movie every Christmas. Every time, we laugh like idiots when the paperboy falls off his bike. :)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07818895039462570911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-70816831972904584072008-06-28T13:26:00.000-04:002008-06-28T13:26:00.000-04:00Anonymous said... NoraThanks for inviting Mary to ...Anonymous said... <BR/>Nora<BR/><BR/>Thanks for inviting Mary to join us on Thursday via phone. It was fun recognizing the positive, upbeat spirit in her voice that comes through in her book.<BR/><BR/>And thanks to Mary for a great book with its many contrasts - guys & gals, villians & vigilantes, revenge & justice, and her use of characters to remind us that God blinds the eyes of some & opens the ears of others. I especially appreciated her message -- God's purpose for us-serve with love. I look forward to reading the sequels!<BR/><BR/>Julee B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-47914746444087113102008-06-28T10:53:00.000-04:002008-06-28T10:53:00.000-04:00I still need to read that book. It is next on my l...I still need to read that book. It is next on my list. In my room on top of a huge stack of books to be read. Great interview!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-37379316866943061202008-06-28T00:37:00.000-04:002008-06-28T00:37:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Book Club Network - TBCNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607319515427572279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-18303849969168322772008-06-26T21:44:00.000-04:002008-06-26T21:44:00.000-04:00Anonymous said... Really enjoyed the interview wit...Anonymous said... <BR/>Really enjoyed the interview with Mary. She would be fun to hang out with. Please enter me for the drawing. tisha<BR/><BR/>June 26, 2008 8:32 PMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-50148036104475749532008-06-26T18:29:00.000-04:002008-06-26T18:29:00.000-04:00Anonymous said... enjoyed your interview with mary...Anonymous said... <BR/>enjoyed your interview with mary. what fun! enter me please for the "skid" drawing.<BR/>angela r.<BR/><BR/>June 26, 2008 9:21 AMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-46239977724686197062008-06-26T17:51:00.000-04:002008-06-26T17:51:00.000-04:00Hey Mary;It was GREAT to talk to you today. One o...Hey Mary;<BR/>It was GREAT to talk to you today. One of the ladies forgot to ask you the question about the thicket! They wondered if you could describe exactly what that looked like. No one in our group could get a handle on that question either.<BR/>Inquiring minds would like to know.<BR/>Thanks<BR/>NoraThe Book Club Network - TBCNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607319515427572279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-17252857448984243062008-06-26T14:20:00.000-04:002008-06-26T14:20:00.000-04:00So fun! I enjoyed the picture of George Clooney in...So fun! I enjoyed the picture of George Clooney in black...black looks good ;). I am really thinking of reading the Lantern book. Sounds good for a day when I need a good cry. that is not at all about me. <BR/><BR/>AshleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-12594107986439112542008-06-26T13:26:00.000-04:002008-06-26T13:26:00.000-04:00Hi, Nora. I had such a great time visiting with yo...Hi, Nora. I had such a great time visiting with you this week.<BR/>Ummmmm you dont' suppose I'll get sued for calling George Clooney a spoiled brat on the totally world wide, internet, do you?<BR/><BR/>Would he have to prove it was't true to win the case???Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979453812706020935.post-68224741957169553072008-06-26T12:39:00.000-04:002008-06-26T12:39:00.000-04:00Great interview!I loved the book and Mary, I do th...Great interview!<BR/>I loved the book and Mary, I do think you made Clay clueless but kind. He was really overwhelmed by the girls! There were many times I had to laugh out loud. Thanks for a great reading experience.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Suwanee, GAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com