tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post2951610782646340701..comments2024-03-28T14:32:41.320-04:00Comments on Speak of the Devil: Always Listen To Your Ghostly GrandmotherWilliam Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-56709980514316285242013-01-14T19:02:14.737-05:002013-01-14T19:02:14.737-05:00Good strong review of Shelly's first novel. It...Good strong review of Shelly's first novel. It gave me a sense of what to expect without any spoilers.<br /><br />I am waiting for the ebook version to add to my growing list of kindle books. Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-59537710759429567882013-01-12T13:27:14.602-05:002013-01-12T13:27:14.602-05:00@Mari and Kelly: thank you!
@Tonja: Gram's ea...@Mari and Kelly: thank you!<br /><br />@Tonja: Gram's easy to love!<br /><br />@Michelle and Gary: thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />@Julie: you're most welcome!<br /><br />@Madeleine: thank you! And I love that avatar!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-30625458927710772142013-01-11T05:27:08.530-05:002013-01-11T05:27:08.530-05:00Hey William,
Thank you for such a comprehensive re...Hey William,<br />Thank you for such a comprehensive review. It has given me a real feel for the structure and flow of the novel. This is an author I am unfamiliar with but I will definitely be checking out her work based on your appraisal.<br />Madeleine Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07179500985277151048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-83015800202534848062013-01-11T04:49:48.125-05:002013-01-11T04:49:48.125-05:00This is such a great review! I enjoyed reading yo...This is such a great review! I enjoyed reading your descriptions of the characters. Congrats Shelly! Your book sounds like it has something for everyone in it. Thanks William!<br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-67404711160546076912013-01-10T16:48:36.814-05:002013-01-10T16:48:36.814-05:00Greetings William,
What an informative and insigh...Greetings William,<br /><br />What an informative and insightful review you have given Shelly's book. Like your good self, I wish her well with her first book.<br /><br />It's encouraging to see upcoming writers and aspiring writers getting featured. Well done to you, sir. And I'm really pleased for Shelly. May she have much success and fulfilment from her writing.<br /><br />In kindness and respect,<br /><br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-62263797657738410962013-01-10T15:07:49.697-05:002013-01-10T15:07:49.697-05:00Wow! What a review!
I can't wait for my copy!!...Wow! What a review!<br />I can't wait for my copy!!michellehttp://writer-in-transit.co.za/beginnings/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-62282491478078685342013-01-09T09:18:07.307-05:002013-01-09T09:18:07.307-05:00I've read the first two chapters. I agree the...I've read the first two chapters. I agree the characterization is strong. I love Grams.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-3628526602467314062013-01-09T08:24:25.627-05:002013-01-09T08:24:25.627-05:00Great, thorough review, William!Great, thorough review, William!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-39728721099823424502013-01-08T23:54:35.824-05:002013-01-08T23:54:35.824-05:00Smashing review! I hope the book is just as succe...Smashing review! I hope the book is just as successful! Mari Collierhttp://www.maricollier.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-62764145333750407182013-01-08T19:33:24.116-05:002013-01-08T19:33:24.116-05:00@Norma: thanks!
@Eve: thank you!
@Krisztina: She...@Norma: thanks!<br /><br />@Eve: thank you!<br /><br />@Krisztina: Shelly will do well with this.<br /><br />@LondonLulu: she'll appreciate it!<br /><br />@Nas: thanks!<br /><br />@Lynn: you'll enjoy it!<br /><br />@Shelly: you're welcome!<br /><br />@John: thanks!<br /><br />@Under Cover: there's particular reference to two songstresses of the era that comes under fire!<br /><br />@Lorelei: she really accomplished that!<br /><br />William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-5094817906107377742013-01-08T18:53:11.189-05:002013-01-08T18:53:11.189-05:00Fantastic review, William!
I got to beta read for ...Fantastic review, William!<br />I got to beta read for Shelly some of this. I could definitely feel sympathy with Lila, and felt that the author had a good grasp of how to draw the reader in, and create a likeable, flawed character you want to root for!<br />Yay Shelly!!!Lorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-14247206651110012512013-01-08T17:41:29.376-05:002013-01-08T17:41:29.376-05:00The idea that the '80s are far so far in the p...The idea that the '80s are far so far in the past makes me feel... well, ancient, almost a ghost myself. Book sounds like a fun read; I love reading paranormal stuff! undercoverwaitresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935540465141253953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-47895543627661777392013-01-08T17:30:29.638-05:002013-01-08T17:30:29.638-05:00Well written and enjoyable reviewable muchlyWell written and enjoyable reviewable muchlyJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-80774155067107235802013-01-08T08:46:46.853-05:002013-01-08T08:46:46.853-05:00Sir Wills, I'm about 13 hours late do many hai...Sir Wills, I'm about 13 hours late do many hair loppings yesterday. Your review has brought tears to my eyes. OMG! <br /><br />Thank you.<br />Hugs and chocolate,<br />ShellyShellyhttp://www.shellysnovicewritings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-60350885831445314282013-01-08T08:13:35.083-05:002013-01-08T08:13:35.083-05:00Wonderful review, William. I can't wait to re...Wonderful review, William. I can't wait to read this book!Lynn Benoithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602264087475847806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-40840346835352777242013-01-07T22:21:21.409-05:002013-01-07T22:21:21.409-05:00Thanks for posting this great review. You made it ...Thanks for posting this great review. You made it so interesting and intriguing. Now, I'm looking forward to reading this!<br />Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-63027134205687771712013-01-07T20:53:26.196-05:002013-01-07T20:53:26.196-05:00Very much enjoyed this thorough book review, this ...Very much enjoyed this thorough book review, this one sounds pretty amazing! Writing is hard - huge kudos to the author for a terrific-sounding story!LONDONLULUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306334892097839949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-88104661810496820712013-01-07T20:00:50.026-05:002013-01-07T20:00:50.026-05:00Great review, William! Shelly, it sounds like an a...Great review, William! Shelly, it sounds like an awesome story and quality writing. Congrats and best of luck!!:)Krisztina Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10083709968500243900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-8849230508186071842013-01-07T19:17:07.940-05:002013-01-07T19:17:07.940-05:00Sounds like a winner but I could always tell Shell...Sounds like a winner but I could always tell Shelly has amazing creativity. Thank goodness I'll find out more by reading this book instead of getting a unique haircut. <br />William this is a wonderful review!! Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-91233176064796550952013-01-07T18:34:31.489-05:002013-01-07T18:34:31.489-05:00I'm so looking forward to reading this! I'...I'm so looking forward to reading this! I'm waiting for the ebook, since I now have 99.9% of my library on my Kindle, but I knew this one would be a fun read. Knowing Shelly, familiarity with her off-kilter sense of humor, is an indicator of what to expect. All good!<br /><br />As always, you've done a great job on the review.Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685538277690762655noreply@blogger.com