tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post4156996972120749775..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Review of Liz Curtis Higgs' Latest Series by Laura FrantzCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-71958572505622215112011-10-18T23:26:20.074-04:002011-10-18T23:26:20.074-04:00I read Here Burns My Candle and really loved the s...I read Here Burns My Candle and really loved the story. I have Mine is the Night on my wish list and hope to read soon.<br />Thanks for the great review and the opportunity to enter this giveaway.<br /><br />misskallie2000 at yahoo dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-19163564098158621122011-10-17T08:50:24.055-04:002011-10-17T08:50:24.055-04:00Anne, So good to see you here and hope you are doi...Anne, So good to see you here and hope you are doing well! Liz has written all kinds of great stuff including The Bad Girls of the Bible series that my clients used to love (when I worked as a psychologist.)Thanks Anne! Hugs back!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-53544416539684725142011-10-17T06:44:53.021-04:002011-10-17T06:44:53.021-04:00I love historical fiction. Christian Historical Fi...I love historical fiction. Christian Historical Fiction is even better and when it is based on a bible story, like Ruth & Boaz, that makes it THE BEST! I'm ashamed to say I've only read one of Liz's books but would love to read more :) Oh, I went to her website and found she has this really cool devotional called Rise & Shine...I am totally liking the way that one looks. I have watched her on video, though and she's so encouraging!<br /><br />Laura, your review is stupendous!!! Wish I could write them like that, but I have to agree with Diana...that's why you're the writer and I'm the reader :) <br /><br />Hi Carrie! Once again, thank you for such a great blog {{hugs}}Anne Paynehttp://www.duhpaynes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-1717937814232579662011-10-16T19:02:18.828-04:002011-10-16T19:02:18.828-04:00Jen, Karen, and MamaDove, We all seem to like the ...Jen, Karen, and MamaDove, We all seem to like the same books - great historical fiction! Will enter you for the drawings!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-18172620680275928202011-10-16T19:01:25.843-04:002011-10-16T19:01:25.843-04:00Lin Cote, good to see you here. Did you get your ...Lin Cote, good to see you here. Did you get your pic with Liz up on Facebook? I wonder how many there are now floating around out there from conference? Thanks so much for coming to visit!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-53767931361365142752011-10-16T19:00:00.300-04:002011-10-16T19:00:00.300-04:00We have been so excited to have Liz here this week...We have been so excited to have Liz here this week! Deb, now we have at least three Colonial American Christian Writer members here. Is that a quorum? And we don't object to cliches!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-5561646566237023872011-10-16T17:20:08.668-04:002011-10-16T17:20:08.668-04:00Ahh, I finally got here. Questionable internet ser...Ahh, I finally got here. Questionable internet service for a week of vacation and I knew what was going on over here in OTT and hated missing it.<br /><br />Thank you for a great review and interesting conversation. What a treat! Adding the photo of Laura and Liz was the icing on the cake! (Cliche' alert!)Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-28746294342971099472011-10-15T22:47:46.916-04:002011-10-15T22:47:46.916-04:00Dearies, it THRILLS my heart to see how many of yo...Dearies, it THRILLS my heart to see how many of you LOVE reading historical fiction. ME TOO! I think they must imbed magnets in those delicious covers, because when I got to a book store, historical novels LEAP off the shelves and into my hands. ;>) Thanks again, Laura, for a beautiful review of my latest two-book saga. Can't wait to hear what YOU are working on next!Liz Curtis Higgshttp://www.lizcurtishiggs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-8091328155045601292011-10-15T15:04:51.754-04:002011-10-15T15:04:51.754-04:00great review, makes me want to read some of her bo...great review, makes me want to read some of her books...oh how I love historical fiction!!!!<br /><br />jen.whitney08[at]gmail[dot]comJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384730775109372269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-17634855494113866972011-10-13T21:27:20.592-04:002011-10-13T21:27:20.592-04:00a fabulous interview/posting. i have loved all o...a fabulous interview/posting. i have loved all of liz's novels...a lot :)<br /><br />karenk<br />kmkuka at yahoo dot comkarenkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059861255253991778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-6204044314795890362011-10-13T11:45:09.891-04:002011-10-13T11:45:09.891-04:00Love the interview - I love the concept of taking ...Love the interview - I love the concept of taking bible stories and setting them in 18th century Scotland. It makes my mind want to jump in and explore awhile. I would love the chance to win this book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-87329344314773777602011-10-13T11:05:58.180-04:002011-10-13T11:05:58.180-04:00It was so fun to see Liz at ACFW in St Louis in Se...It was so fun to see Liz at ACFW in St Louis in Sept! Hi Liz!Lyn Cotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11366375647118584580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-12770444387913760372011-10-13T10:46:01.321-04:002011-10-13T10:46:01.321-04:00OH bless you all for being here!
Stephanie, I fel...OH bless you all for being here!<br /><br />Stephanie, I felt that way, too. It took some time for me to read another book after I finished Davina's story, too. It was that powerful. <br /><br />Carrie, Thanks for being the hostess with the mostest here:) I look forward to reading your audio review Friday!<br /><br />Julie, I think you will find Liz's stories magical. She is such a gem on the page and in person! Thanks so much for your kind words.<br /><br />Helen,<br />You are a master at writing reviews! I am still glowing over TCL:) Bless you so much.<br /><br />I'm leaving on a little road trip today but will see you next week. God bless you!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-52295295252812703512011-10-13T09:32:05.271-04:002011-10-13T09:32:05.271-04:00I've already tweeted about how I was so touche...I've already tweeted about how I was so touched by Liz's writing in "Grace in Thine Eyes" that I had to take a break from it for a month before I was emotionally ready to finish it! Looking forward to reading more!Stephanie Bolmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506585247978791887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-21600702027155355232011-10-13T09:30:11.586-04:002011-10-13T09:30:11.586-04:00I am reposting from Facebook from Liz Curtis Higgs...I am reposting from Facebook from Liz Curtis Higgs: Oh, Carrie! Laura's review was so beautifully written (and so glowing), I was too befuddled to leave a comment. ;>) I'm eager to read HER latest novel, The Colonel's Lady, set in 18th-century Kentucky. Woo-hoo!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-40369619518924708062011-10-13T01:30:10.635-04:002011-10-13T01:30:10.635-04:00Laura,What a great review it makes us all want to ...Laura,What a great review it makes us all want to rush out or download it for our nooks or kindles!! I look forward to reading more from Liz. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us.. Soon I will be dreaming of Scotland!! <br /><br />Julie Lippojewels67https://www.blogger.com/profile/10711354660351385655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-86360465223113896042011-10-13T00:44:13.353-04:002011-10-13T00:44:13.353-04:00Laura, your review was fantastic! Even if you hadn...Laura, your review was fantastic! Even if you hadn't recommended Liz's books before, this review would have been all I needed :) I LOVE Scottish setting, actually I'm always looking for more European settings in books.<br /><br />And Laura, I do find it hard to write reviews for the books I love. It's easier to criticise something - those words come more readily (hmmm ... says something about human nature? or just me??).<br /><br />Carrie, thanks for the opportunity to win one of Liz's book!Helen Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535593906695027046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-90366188016746970502011-10-12T22:45:24.960-04:002011-10-12T22:45:24.960-04:00Oh, ladies, I'm so sorry for the delay. I have...Oh, ladies, I'm so sorry for the delay. I haven't been able to access even through Chrome today and only by some miracle can get on tonight. I see others are having trouble, too, per the comments above. I'm so sorry! Thanks so much, Diana, for entering for Barbara. I had to do that also for a reader on another interview this week. Anyway, thanks to everyone for coming by. I'll be on a little road trip for the next few days and won't have my laptop but will check back in when I return. God bless you all!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-58029824099289873292011-10-12T16:21:26.654-04:002011-10-12T16:21:26.654-04:00Thanks, Diana, I am sorry that Google is acting up...Thanks, Diana, I am sorry that Google is acting up again or Blogger or whatever. I wonder what it is? But bless you for putting Barbara's name up for her!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-54980295918607521452011-10-12T14:53:33.497-04:002011-10-12T14:53:33.497-04:00A FB friend of mine has tried to enter several tim...A FB friend of mine has tried to enter several times and couldn't, using her google account. She would really like to be entered in this giveaway! Her name is Barbara Hapgood Rasco, and I appreciate her perseverance! Count yourself officially entered, Barbara!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-23833640501696290112011-10-12T12:02:52.693-04:002011-10-12T12:02:52.693-04:00Oh Michelle, SO happy you stopped by! Bless you fo...Oh Michelle, SO happy you stopped by! Bless you for your kind words. I'm afraid this review was like pulling teeth as nothing I said seems to do Liz justice. You'll soon see, I hope, after reading her fine books! Bless you so much.Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-58271669352287972382011-10-12T11:42:20.454-04:002011-10-12T11:42:20.454-04:00Your review is magnificent, Laura, just like your ...Your review is magnificent, Laura, just like your books! You've convinced me that I need to add these books to the top of my list. What a treat it would be to win a copy -- thanks for the chance!<br /><br />Michelle<br />scraphappy71 at sbcglobal dot netMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111576612128164411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-12905445711941851612011-10-12T10:13:55.819-04:002011-10-12T10:13:55.819-04:00I read the Leah series and can't wait to read ...I read the Leah series and can't wait to read the Ruth. I read them so long ago though, I don't remember which was my favorite.Melissa Jagearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16694997767665205395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-73311337794207346522011-10-12T09:54:10.392-04:002011-10-12T09:54:10.392-04:00Oh, bless you for being here, ladies! It's a c...Oh, bless you for being here, ladies! It's a cool, wet morning in the northwest but am about to head over the mountains for some sunshine tomorrow. Thanks, Carrie and Diana, for posting this review of these wonderful books. I can't say enough about Liz's books and how they've ministered to me. Not only that, I often tell writers they are my favorite craft books as well because I learn so much about writing when I read them. <br /><br />I think listening on audio would be wonderful, Carrie. I will have to try that with these.<br /><br />Diana, I so loved Davina's story, too. Only a writer as talented as Liz could make a mute heroine so very moving! And an unredeemed man like Somerled so poignant! I cried over that one. You are in for SUCH a treat with these latest two. I envy you the pure joy of reading them fresh:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-31933122704903640782011-10-12T09:47:31.169-04:002011-10-12T09:47:31.169-04:00Oh, and you also asked which one was my favorite.....Oh, and you also asked which one was my favorite...I would have to say, Grace in Thine Eyes, though they were all excellent! GITE is the story of Davina, a mute girl, who can't cry out for help when she is being raped, paralleling the story of Dinah in the Bible. So heartrending, and a beautiful story of God's grace and healing.Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.com