tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post2621770816318867976..comments2023-06-28T06:00:54.517-04:00Comments on ~THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS~: And The LA Times says...Vicki Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-3975589594045888272010-12-12T21:51:11.128-05:002010-12-12T21:51:11.128-05:00Hey, Pat -- It might be at your local bookstore or...Hey, Pat -- It might be at your local bookstore or you could ask them to order it. Or on line from Amazon or Barnes and Noble.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-42096132088864723312010-12-12T21:43:38.158-05:002010-12-12T21:43:38.158-05:00An achievement for sure! I will get this book, wh...An achievement for sure! I will get this book, where is it selling?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093078029028920810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-89380174052793062792010-11-20T13:44:58.012-05:002010-11-20T13:44:58.012-05:00People are interesting anywhere, Dana...People are interesting anywhere, Dana...Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-85168553856879906332010-11-20T13:29:06.358-05:002010-11-20T13:29:06.358-05:00The Times did you up proud! I'm so delighted....The Times did you up proud! I'm so delighted. Now if only an old woman who merely writes about life in the foothills of Indiana can find an agent. Trust me when I lament that the "foothills of Indiana" is not nearly as interesting as the Appalachian mountains. (either I need bigger hills, or an agent who aims low)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-80884427835356206292010-11-12T20:44:44.474-05:002010-11-12T20:44:44.474-05:00Thanks, all of you! I'm still thrilled over th...Thanks, all of you! I'm still thrilled over this notice in a big newspaper.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-34496329639418380892010-11-12T20:35:17.412-05:002010-11-12T20:35:17.412-05:00Great review though the headline could better have...Great review though the headline could better have read Intriguing Stories Grow.... Congratulations...and thanks for the time, effort, thought, love, and creativity you share with readers in each of your books.<br /><br />Lynne in GAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-38469358642983262792010-11-10T10:51:14.869-05:002010-11-10T10:51:14.869-05:00Vicki, I just finished "Day of Small Things&q...Vicki, I just finished "Day of Small Things" and enjoyed it so much! What I like is that what you wrote is so original and true. You won't see this story in multiple forms out there, but it is a wonderful tale of life and good and evil and magic and faith and reality. It was a true joy for me.Helen Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-5465190375748418862010-11-10T01:03:27.519-05:002010-11-10T01:03:27.519-05:00Vicki, congratulations on the review in the LA Tim...Vicki, congratulations on the review in the LA Times! I didn't agree with the reviewer's assessment of your 'suspense' skills. I think you're VERY good at creating and sustaining suspenseful situations.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851516387194415387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-91661503733911553922010-11-09T22:49:13.906-05:002010-11-09T22:49:13.906-05:00Well deserved- KUDOS! I am really enjoying this b...Well deserved- KUDOS! I am really enjoying this book!Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-4045431840719023052010-11-09T17:20:00.156-05:002010-11-09T17:20:00.156-05:00That's brilliant - well done. It's so lov...That's brilliant - well done. It's so lovely when people appreciate our work... writing, photos, food or whatever. I'm very pleased for you.jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-5635321479857739932010-11-09T14:48:00.661-05:002010-11-09T14:48:00.661-05:00Thank you all so much! As many of you know, I had...Thank you all so much! As many of you know, I had quite a time with this book -- it didn't come easy. So glad that it's being read and enjoyed!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-80525872748758144772010-11-09T12:21:14.428-05:002010-11-09T12:21:14.428-05:00Lovely! I'm so glad you're being noticed--...Lovely! I'm so glad you're being noticed--and appreciated.Ellis Vidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918353154644739285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-78702291953877352542010-11-09T11:28:00.707-05:002010-11-09T11:28:00.707-05:00What a lovely tribute! I'm reading the book n...What a lovely tribute! I'm reading the book now, and the only reason I haven't finished it yet is because I'm saving it for a time when I don't have to rush. It's truly lovely.Sheila Connollyhttp://www.sheilaconnolly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-55650204186763959072010-11-09T10:27:05.962-05:002010-11-09T10:27:05.962-05:00I've almost finished the book! And I think it&...I've almost finished the book! And I think it's fabulous. You know how to develop a character and let it grow from an uncertain, bashful child into a loving, caring, strong woman.<br />Thanks for alwaqys visiting!Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-48611460314049041932010-11-09T09:32:13.390-05:002010-11-09T09:32:13.390-05:00Congratulations!! What a wonderful review.
Rea...Congratulations!! What a wonderful review. <br /><br />Reading The Day of Small Things now.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236098607363641770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-2740838209626272852010-11-09T08:49:42.077-05:002010-11-09T08:49:42.077-05:00Wonderful, Vicki! I'm so glad the Times paid n...Wonderful, Vicki! I'm so glad the Times paid notice where it is due. Congratulations.Helen Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-68124730311526943092010-11-09T08:46:00.218-05:002010-11-09T08:46:00.218-05:00Congratulations Vicki,
That's a great review!...Congratulations Vicki,<br /><br />That's a great review!<br /><br />StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-6214044096979229642010-11-09T07:32:56.980-05:002010-11-09T07:32:56.980-05:00Congratulations, and I enjoyed this book as well.Congratulations, and I enjoyed this book as well.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398705240886503188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-82820719951948148542010-11-09T03:23:20.358-05:002010-11-09T03:23:20.358-05:00This is wonderful Vicki and so too is The Day of S...This is wonderful Vicki and so too is The Day of Small Things. I am thoroughly enjoying it, am nearing the end and it's very tense just now. A wonderful read.Marilyn & Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851884880790561276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-11143812585179804242010-11-09T03:12:39.733-05:002010-11-09T03:12:39.733-05:00I was thrilled for you, when I read this, Vicki. G...I was thrilled for you, when I read this, Vicki. Great stuff!Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-84413437931332156402010-11-08T19:07:57.404-05:002010-11-08T19:07:57.404-05:00Thanks, Barb and Subby.
Subby, I think that the ...Thanks, Barb and Subby. <br /><br />Subby, I think that the second half is definitely different from the first half -- and some people may prefer the first. But in all I'm pretty thrilled with this review!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-52567969572473532062010-11-08T18:56:55.492-05:002010-11-08T18:56:55.492-05:00Overall a good review tho' I dinna agree on th...Overall a good review tho' I dinna agree on th' last part. I found it to be more suspenseful, especially leading up to th' "Laurel Hell" part!<br /><br />I'd say your quite the skillful evoker of suspense :)Subbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13969166266526522612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-77439351568736115492010-11-08T10:04:35.365-05:002010-11-08T10:04:35.365-05:00Super exciting Vicki. Congrats. So happy for you...Super exciting Vicki. Congrats. So happy for you!BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-28049516132041399422010-11-08T09:52:57.001-05:002010-11-08T09:52:57.001-05:00This is pretty cool for me! Thanks, Joanny! And ye...This is pretty cool for me! Thanks, Joanny! And yes, Dave, it is a little cringe-worthy. These sensationalist newspapers!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2473885995693825131.post-24592593515936696142010-11-08T09:39:29.136-05:002010-11-08T09:39:29.136-05:00Vicki, congratulations on the glowing review from ...Vicki, congratulations on the glowing review from the LA Times. Though their headline DOES make one wince; the implication being that fertile soil breeds equally fertile quantities of crime. Gawd.Dave Tablerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607993860730891129noreply@blogger.com