tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post6543866501519794102..comments2024-01-04T03:21:53.195-05:00Comments on Fear in Writing: How does she do that?JournoMichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-15817104472996580912011-01-16T22:45:21.746-05:002011-01-16T22:45:21.746-05:00I'm Susan Straight reader since the beginning ...I'm Susan Straight reader since the beginning and the how of it is still a mystery. She's a storyteller with a heart. Her first novel is still one of my favorites, "I Been in Sorrow's Kitchen and Licked Out All the Pots."Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990167523549582811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-71335659893766922502011-01-16T08:18:09.655-05:002011-01-16T08:18:09.655-05:00Tricia- Thank you for your comment! I have alrea...Tricia- Thank you for your comment! I have already ordered a second Straight book and am really looking forward to its arrival. I finished 'Take One Candle' last night and had to just breathe for a few minutes afterward, taking it all in. Really amazing.<br /><br />Mason- Can't recommend her enough. I think you'd like it.<br /><br />Les- Get it!JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-37867688684287307552011-01-15T17:47:08.207-05:002011-01-15T17:47:08.207-05:00I've been privileged to know Susan for years. ...I've been privileged to know Susan for years. I was a reporter when first I wrote about her writing and her work at UCR to develop the advanced writing program there. Every one of her novels is stunning. I agree with you TAKE ONE CANDLE LIGHT A ROOM is a work of art. My heart was stolen by this story and I remain amazed by the way she writes with such realism and lyricism.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-68666780641053373652011-01-15T11:26:03.604-05:002011-01-15T11:26:03.604-05:00Haven't hear of the book or the author until n...Haven't hear of the book or the author until now. Sounds like a great book so I'll add it to my wish list. Thanks.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-34908232209736975152011-01-15T11:06:07.871-05:002011-01-15T11:06:07.871-05:00Gotta get this one, Michelle. Thanks!Gotta get this one, Michelle. Thanks!Les Edgertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17997858985904932554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-66915198571415287222011-01-15T11:03:09.685-05:002011-01-15T11:03:09.685-05:00I had never heard of her until I stumbled upon the...I had never heard of her until I stumbled upon the book in the "librarian's recommendations" section of the library. Now look at the press she's getting just from me! I tell you, libraries are wonderful place. :)JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-44169333376561894552011-01-15T10:28:45.576-05:002011-01-15T10:28:45.576-05:00I haven't heard of her, but will look her up a...I haven't heard of her, but will look her up after this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-50452111199691786422011-01-15T10:28:14.510-05:002011-01-15T10:28:14.510-05:00Michele - Thanks so much for the recommendation. I...Michele - Thanks so much for the recommendation. Isn't it wonderful when we find an author who really makes that much of an impression?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-45864085868273838922011-01-15T10:24:42.929-05:002011-01-15T10:24:42.929-05:00I haven't, but I'll put her on my TBR list...I haven't, but I'll put her on my TBR list, for sure. Thanks!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com