tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post3892706275146593987..comments2024-03-19T18:17:56.821-04:00Comments on Colonial Quills: Guest Review by Bonnie Roof of Elaine Marie Cooper's "Road to Deer Run"Carrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-5816635258643877342016-02-02T11:54:39.523-05:002016-02-02T11:54:39.523-05:00Dear Connie, your remarks are so sweet and gratify...Dear Connie, your remarks are so sweet and gratifying. Thank you for reading and for appreciating the many facets of this story, from the romance to the work that God was doing in everyone's lives. When one writes such a book, it's impossible to ponder the characters' spiritual transformation without contemplating one's own. It was an inspirational adventure for me as well. Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-39145889692229277702016-02-02T11:50:13.625-05:002016-02-02T11:50:13.625-05:00Thank you for your beautiful comments, Connie!! Am...Thank you for your beautiful comments, Connie!! Amen to all you said, glad to see you enjoyed "Road to Deer Run" just as much as I did!! Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-70173823758615420862016-02-02T11:49:01.589-05:002016-02-02T11:49:01.589-05:00Noela, I'm so happy you enjoyed the romance—an...Noela, I'm so happy you enjoyed the romance—and the research! LOL I think a good Inspirational romance should have enough tender moments to be sigh-worthy yet leave the graphic details to one's imagination. It's a delicate balance but the romance should definitely help a reader feel the love between the characters. I hope I was able to accomplish that. Thank you, both, for your sweet Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-63888609548346186612016-02-02T11:18:19.634-05:002016-02-02T11:18:19.634-05:00This book is a MUST READ!!! It was so exciting and...This book is a MUST READ!!! It was so exciting and also so beautiful in it's many deep and life-changing themes that show how true Belivers should live. All this is accomplished by weavong these different characters together, each with their own weaknesses to overcome. It is now at the very top of my favorite book's list. To me, it should become known as a classic story for the way it'Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06839703242412564968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-47781994687545379532016-02-02T11:17:34.478-05:002016-02-02T11:17:34.478-05:00This book is a MUST READ!!! It was so exciting and...This book is a MUST READ!!! It was so exciting and also so beautiful in it's many deep and life-changing themes that show how true Belivers should live. All this is accomplished by weavong these different characters together, each with their own weaknesses to overcome. It is now at the very top of my favorite book's list. To me, it should become known as a classic story for the way it'Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06839703242412564968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-44213972485652302422016-02-02T08:13:40.510-05:002016-02-02T08:13:40.510-05:00It's an exciting book, Donna - tempered by a s...It's an exciting book, Donna - tempered by a sweet romance and beautiful inspiration!! Thanks for your comments and good luck in the drawing!! Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-70770714138247928782016-02-01T19:58:36.190-05:002016-02-01T19:58:36.190-05:00This review sure has my curiosity stirred up as to...This review sure has my curiosity stirred up as to what happened in the rest of the book! I would love to read it. d[dot]brookmyer[at]yahoo[dot]comDonna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08968546793655015486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-21977696251669316022016-01-31T19:10:35.130-05:002016-01-31T19:10:35.130-05:00So happy you stopped by, Caryl!! Isn't that co...So happy you stopped by, Caryl!! Isn't that cover amazing?? The story within is even much more so - I know you'll enjoy, and be inspired by, the read!! Thanks for your sweet comments, hugs and blessings back!! Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-6235016326647627752016-01-31T18:56:15.567-05:002016-01-31T18:56:15.567-05:00Loved the review, Bonnie and it certainly makes me...Loved the review, Bonnie and it certainly makes me want to read Road to Deer Run! I like many of the others am drawn to the cover and that girl's expression. Very appealing, then to hear the premise, even more so! Thank you! Blessings!Caryl McAdoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392468033143238490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-48930278115451562492016-01-31T15:49:45.717-05:002016-01-31T15:49:45.717-05:00Isn't "Road to Deer Run" a beautiful...Isn't "Road to Deer Run" a beautiful book, Noela?? I loved your exquisite review also. As with you, I SO loved the sweet romance, and appreciate the hard work involved in Elaine's bringing such a beautiful, inspiring story to fulfillment!! Thanks so much for your sweet comments, Noela!! Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-88561336072895404152016-01-31T15:43:22.623-05:002016-01-31T15:43:22.623-05:00Glad to meet you, Morgan!! I think "Road to D...Glad to meet you, Morgan!! I think "Road to Deer Run" will be a very enjoyable blessing to you - enjoy, and good luck in the drawing!!Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-66734101476913816442016-01-31T15:39:40.089-05:002016-01-31T15:39:40.089-05:00SO glad you stopped by, Amada!! Yes, you definitel...SO glad you stopped by, Amada!! Yes, you definitely DO need to read "Road To Deer Run" - it's a beautiful book that will inspire you!! Blessings back, my friend!! Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-73469817207423887422016-01-31T15:36:59.786-05:002016-01-31T15:36:59.786-05:00Thank you, Tina!! I had the same reaction as you a...Thank you, Tina!! I had the same reaction as you after reading "ROAD TO DEER RUN" - the characters found a resting place in my heart. I agree with you in that the book cover so accurately depicts Mary's initial despair and fears. It is what initially drew my attention to the book. Thanks for your wonderful comments!! Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-77922903852954619632016-01-30T23:55:08.231-05:002016-01-30T23:55:08.231-05:00A beautiful review Bonnie, for one of my favourite...A beautiful review Bonnie, for one of my favourite books ever!! Elaine, I would just like to thank you for adding all that extra romance for this hopeless romantic, as well as the enormous effort that went into your research for this book and series!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-57678977951939687462016-01-30T21:39:54.009-05:002016-01-30T21:39:54.009-05:00I'd love to read this book! It looks so great ...I'd love to read this book! It looks so great :) <br />mdp94 (at) bellsouth (dot) netMorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341214816467639393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-67238441911329316002016-01-30T21:00:45.283-05:002016-01-30T21:00:45.283-05:00I REALLY need to read this! :D The more I hear ab...I REALLY need to read this! :D The more I hear about it the better it sounds! <br /><br />Many Blessings, Amada (pronounced: a.m.a.th.a) <br />amada_chavezATyahooDOTcomASC Book Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219182071736438971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-18829345945312653252016-01-30T14:59:20.973-05:002016-01-30T14:59:20.973-05:00Great review Bonnie!
I have read this amazing st...Great review Bonnie! <br />I have read this amazing story and find it has stayed with me weeks after reading it. I love the book cover, it captures her feelings perfectly.<br />Blessings, Tina Mrs Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896114843568971108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-81293360725958766672016-01-30T14:29:06.085-05:002016-01-30T14:29:06.085-05:00Hi, Betti!! It's a beautiful story, isn't ...Hi, Betti!! It's a beautiful story, isn't it?? It's a "keeper" for sure!! So glad you stopped by - thank you for your comments!! Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-25731813366564533852016-01-30T14:10:20.582-05:002016-01-30T14:10:20.582-05:00I thoroughly enjoyed your review, Bonnie as I did ...I thoroughly enjoyed your review, Bonnie as I did the story when I read I some time ago. I would love to win a paperback copy so I could keep it on my shelf and read it again :)<br />bettimace at gmail dot comBettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645337615635154815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-59193970430402005342016-01-30T12:39:22.209-05:002016-01-30T12:39:22.209-05:00Thank you so much, ladies. You are both a blessing...Thank you so much, ladies. You are both a blessing to me! Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-54507391730660832682016-01-30T12:37:32.101-05:002016-01-30T12:37:32.101-05:00Hi Annie. Great questions! The research into my fa...Hi Annie. Great questions! The research into my family background began with one of my mom's cousins. Then I picked up what I knew and took it further, discovering where my 4th great grandfather settled, what regiment he was in when in the King's Army, etc. The research of the time period was done at the same time. When it all came together, it finally culminated in the book. It was so Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-41301808275455334072016-01-30T12:32:25.022-05:002016-01-30T12:32:25.022-05:00Dear Julie, thank you for your wonderful remarks! ...Dear Julie, thank you for your wonderful remarks! It's fortunate that I love research because I did plenty of it for this novel. Books and notes galore, contacting a researcher in England who found the regiment my 4th great grandfather was in & when he came to America, the list is endless. But it was worth it all. I learned so much in the process and hope that I was able to bring the lifeElaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-1025800691850277402016-01-30T11:25:30.570-05:002016-01-30T11:25:30.570-05:00Isn't that cover beautiful, Julie?? The look o...Isn't that cover beautiful, Julie?? The look on the model's face is what attracted me to "Road to Deer Run" even before I read the blurb. The info and pics Elaine has posted from her research are amazing. I love the theme of forgiveness - Elaine does a wonderful job with it, as did you in your latest release. With a tag of "Queen of Romance" - you're sure to love Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-66562618038511796192016-01-30T11:14:51.330-05:002016-01-30T11:14:51.330-05:00Than you so much, Kim!! I think "Road to Deer...Than you so much, Kim!! I think "Road to Deer Run" will touch your heart, please give it a read. Good luck in the drawing!! Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-21057221003005485882016-01-30T10:35:36.697-05:002016-01-30T10:35:36.697-05:00Okay, Bonnie, you sold me, my friend -- both your ...Okay, Bonnie, you sold me, my friend -- both your review and Elaine's amazing plot and cover!! <br /><br />Elaine -- what a fascinating plot! Can't imagine all the research it took to flesh it out, because I always feel the further back an author has to go in time for a historical, the more in depth the details must be. And as an author who is not overly fond of research myself, but lovesJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.com