tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post3524772261599288545..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Diana Flowers Reviews Love at Any Cost by Julie LessmanCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-90586039379161605422013-05-08T13:14:50.776-04:002013-05-08T13:14:50.776-04:00BETHANY,
Congrats! You are the winner of our last...BETHANY,<br />Congrats! You are the winner of our last copy of JULIE's wonderful new release! CONGRATS! Per Random.org you were selected! Blessings!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-57403060502692527522013-05-03T23:18:43.775-04:002013-05-03T23:18:43.775-04:00Thank you, JEANNE, and I would "LOVE" fo...Thank you, JEANNE, and I would "LOVE" for you to get to know me better, too, and vice versa, so here's to a win, my friend.<br /><br />Whenever someone expresses an interest in reading my books, I usually suggest checking out the EXCERPTS section of my website at the link below to read samples of my favorite romantic and spiritual scenes for each of my books. This will give you a good idea of my style of "passion with a purpose" writing. Here's the link and GOOD LUCK!!<br /><a href="http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/" rel="nofollow">JULIE'S EXCERPTS</a><br /><br />THEN ... book 1 in the 2nd series, A Hope Undaunted, is available for free download RIGHT NOW, so I hope you take advantage!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Julie<br /><br />Julie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-90237741612476930052013-05-03T09:35:18.557-04:002013-05-03T09:35:18.557-04:00JEANNE, once you read your first JULIE LESSMAN boo...JEANNE, once you read your first JULIE LESSMAN book you won't be able to stop! And lucky you, you can read her first 2 series back to back! I had to wait in between! :)Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-73025711408674436862013-05-03T07:47:13.710-04:002013-05-03T07:47:13.710-04:00Julie,
Congrats on your newest release. I would lo...Julie,<br />Congrats on your newest release. I would love to read it and get to know you as a writer.<br />jeanne.doyon@gmail.comJeanne Doyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923480005203742273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-60476136175936072012013-05-02T23:50:33.930-04:002013-05-02T23:50:33.930-04:00VICKI, OH YES!!! I would absolutely LOVE a review ...VICKI, OH YES!!! I would absolutely LOVE a review from you on A Light in the Window if you enjoyed it. But, uh ... if you didn't ... never mind. ;)<br /><br />And guess what? If you do post a good review on ALITW, let me know by contacting me through my website, and I will enter you in my random drawing to have a character named after you in my next book and a copy of that book, okay?<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-29704212527128608962013-05-02T23:48:09.771-04:002013-05-02T23:48:09.771-04:00Hey, PATTY ... I get tons of e-mails from WONDERFU...Hey, PATTY ... I get tons of e-mails from WONDERFUL reader friends who write me long letters telling me how much my book meant to them, and that TOTALLY blesses the socks off of me. But as Diana mentioned above, the BEST way to tell an author "thank you" is to support them with a good review. Publishers Weekly stated that good reviews are critical to an author's sales, so that's why I try to encourage people to post them for ALL authors they love.The great thing is a review only has to be 2 or 3 sentences long and does NOT have to restate the plot. Just speak your heart like Diana mentioned, with something as simple as "I really enjoyed this book -- it entertained while drawing me closer to God. It's kind of like playing it forward -- repaying a kindness with a kindness. :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-10404234439047821852013-05-02T23:37:00.879-04:002013-05-02T23:37:00.879-04:00Some reviews flow and can be written quickly and o...Some reviews flow and can be written quickly and others have taken me an hr and a half or longer. So I never know and do allot myself the time...just in case it happens to be a "not flowing" one. LOL Thanks for sharing, Vicki!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-43076649507944070682013-05-02T20:29:23.683-04:002013-05-02T20:29:23.683-04:00Patty--I'm with you--I really need to get busy...Patty--I'm with you--I really need to get busy and write reviews for the last several books I read including Julie's Candle in the window... I enjoy writig whe I have the time, but sometimes, finding the time can be difficult. LOL<br />VickiJon and Vicki Marneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490578546719296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-25084629800866243142013-05-02T20:13:30.681-04:002013-05-02T20:13:30.681-04:00Yes Diana, I am back home...for awhile. Jon leave...Yes Diana, I am back home...for awhile. Jon leaves again on Monday, but only to Boulder, CO. (so still in the states this time). I'm waiting until after Mother's Day to join him, so I ca spend Mother's Day with my mom & will have a little longer at home. I'm working on a bunch of "To Do List" items, so I have not been online as much, but trying to catch up. Julie--I am going to grab that free book and work my way towards having more of your books, as I DID enjoy Candle in the Window very much. Just enough to get a taste of your writing skills and know that I enjoy them... See you all on the boards...<br />VickiJon and Vicki Marneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490578546719296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-38823286375082322662013-05-02T15:35:04.524-04:002013-05-02T15:35:04.524-04:00Bless your heart, PATTY! Thank you. MS. JULIE LESS...Bless your heart, PATTY! Thank you. MS. JULIE LESSMAN herself told me (when I was first starting out and felt like my reviews were lousy), "Honey, it's the stars that count -- the stars!" lol So, PATTY, remember those 5 stars are what they need. ;) And if your 2 sentences are heartfelt...it just doesn't get any better than that!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-83822253645859729652013-05-02T15:05:31.885-04:002013-05-02T15:05:31.885-04:00All of you ladies write great reviews. I'm har...All of you ladies write great reviews. I'm hard pressed to come up with a few sentences to post a review on Amazon when I really like a book!<br /><br />CFP<br />JL<br />pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)comPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047478982437818328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-50523808218809690992013-05-02T10:57:57.012-04:002013-05-02T10:57:57.012-04:00MELISSA!!! Thanks, my friend, and here's to a ...MELISSA!!! Thanks, my friend, and here's to a win!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-14248395159164932402013-05-02T09:19:42.991-04:002013-05-02T09:19:42.991-04:00MELISSA, I so hope you get a chance to read this!!...MELISSA, I so hope you get a chance to read this!! It's simply the best!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-33003103842102570802013-05-02T08:06:18.524-04:002013-05-02T08:06:18.524-04:00Woud love to win this! A huge Julie Lessman fan ri...Woud love to win this! A huge Julie Lessman fan right here! I like both of their Facebook pages. =) <br /><br />Battles2001@hotmail.com<br /><br />Melissa Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-65344851941911666702013-05-02T00:20:17.036-04:002013-05-02T00:20:17.036-04:00AMEN TO THAT, SUSAN ... the day I met these gals a...AMEN TO THAT, SUSAN ... the day I met these gals and discovered they liked my books was a BLUE BANNER DAY for me, trust me!! Now they've all become dear friends as well, so it's a double blessing. :)<br /><br />GOOD LUCK!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-34657291211958142712013-05-02T00:18:48.497-04:002013-05-02T00:18:48.497-04:00Oh, CATHY, YES!! I pride myself on writing "C...Oh, CATHY, YES!! I pride myself on writing "Calgon, take me away" type books, so here's hoping you win so you can soak in Cassie and Jamie's story while hubby watches the kids!! ;)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-56501170210202988032013-05-02T00:17:20.024-04:002013-05-02T00:17:20.024-04:00Thanks, LORI, for reading my books -- MUCH appreci...Thanks, LORI, for reading my books -- MUCH appreciated!! This is a big departure from the O'Connors -- quirkier, funnier, lighter -- but there's still a wee bit of drama and angst toward the end because goodness, I can't go cold turkey, right??<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-15455394272655528852013-05-02T00:15:59.399-04:002013-05-02T00:15:59.399-04:00LOL, BETZ ... YES, you do!! And I hope it starts h...LOL, BETZ ... YES, you do!! And I hope it starts here ... with a win!<br /><br />GOOD LUCK!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-34579420280500175672013-05-02T00:15:07.595-04:002013-05-02T00:15:07.595-04:00WENDY, I KNOW ... me too!! ;) These OWG gals are ...WENDY, I KNOW ... me too!! ;) These OWG gals are top of the line when it comes to reviews in Christian fiction, and the fun thing is they ALL have their own unique style -- LOVE THAT. Heck, I LOVE THEM!!<br /><br />Good luck in the contest, my friend. :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-33419754643410027712013-05-02T00:13:23.138-04:002013-05-02T00:13:23.138-04:00LOL, DIANA ... I think you HAVE said that after ea...LOL, DIANA ... I think you HAVE said that after each one!! Which is only ONE of the very many reasons I love you, my friend. :)<br /><br />MARY ... I hope you get to read it and see for yourself ... maybe with a win here?? GOOD LUCK!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-43690510100327903622013-05-02T00:11:17.961-04:002013-05-02T00:11:17.961-04:00LOL, MAXIE AND DIANA ... I just LOVE idioms like t...LOL, MAXIE AND DIANA ... I just LOVE idioms like that because they are so fun!! In book 3 of the Heart of San Francisco series, Meg spends a year in Paris with a French girl's family who then comes to stay with the McClares for a year, and it's been SO fun having "Lilly" butcher various idioms, so I've been learning about LOTS of them!<br /><br />I'm glad my books can "float your boat," Diana -- your review DEFINITELY "floats" mine -- Princess cruise style!! ;)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-89742242471617887932013-05-02T00:02:25.329-04:002013-05-02T00:02:25.329-04:00Hey, BETHANY ... thanks SO much for LIKING our pag...Hey, BETHANY ... thanks SO much for LIKING our pages and stopping by ... hope it earns you a book!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-80157965829973157252013-05-02T00:01:03.375-04:002013-05-02T00:01:03.375-04:00Hey, KIM ... do you know that every time I see you...Hey, KIM ... do you know that every time I see your addy -- LitlePokie," I smile? It just sounds so cute!<br /><br />Hope you win a book here, my friend, because you have been MOST diligent!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-86446142558334510662013-05-01T23:59:36.440-04:002013-05-01T23:59:36.440-04:00Hey, JOHNETTE, and I couldn't agree with you m...Hey, JOHNETTE, and I couldn't agree with you more about this blog and these amazing women. Each one of them have touched my life over and over as well, and they are a true blessing to the Christian community, both individually and collectively.<br /><br />And, Johnette, GOOD NEWS!! I know you are probably waiting for book 1 A Passion Most Pure, and I have it on GOOD AUTHORITY that it will be available for FREE DOWNLOAD this summer, so check my Journal Jots blog every Friday as I will post there when it happens.<br /><br />Also, sweetie, did you know you are on my prayer hit list? I told you on some other blog a while back that I would pray for you and I have been. :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-29400703552528314462013-05-01T23:52:59.463-04:002013-05-01T23:52:59.463-04:00LINDA!! So good to see you here, girl, and I have ...LINDA!! So good to see you here, girl, and I have my fingers crossed that this will net you a win, so GOOD LUCK!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.com