tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post8478413883086213289..comments2024-03-18T17:23:44.789-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: Valley of Ashes by Cornelia ReadCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-4836889328369952282012-08-20T23:35:21.409-07:002012-08-20T23:35:21.409-07:00Most definitely a must-try, June. She's a fabu...Most definitely a must-try, June. She's a fabulous writer!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-89981935954559945982012-08-20T02:11:45.488-07:002012-08-20T02:11:45.488-07:00Sounds like a "must-try" author--great r...Sounds like a "must-try" author--great review!JuneA**https://www.blogger.com/profile/09207979640749727941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-30399302864789004342012-08-19T23:36:28.220-07:002012-08-19T23:36:28.220-07:00No, they always seem to bunch together. Publishers...No, they always seem to bunch together. Publishers are cruel that way!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-48450346149982391602012-08-19T22:25:05.279-07:002012-08-19T22:25:05.279-07:00Why is it that so many good books are coming out a...Why is it that so many good books are coming out at the same time? Or I'm just catching up? We need more hours in the day just to read! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-60601368245975257362012-08-19T13:52:40.252-07:002012-08-19T13:52:40.252-07:00Cornelia Read is one of the very few writers who c...Cornelia Read is one of the very few writers who can touch this secret little place inside me that I just don't share. She is special. She is gifted.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-52132917934222074032012-08-19T13:50:47.252-07:002012-08-19T13:50:47.252-07:00She comes across as being exactly that way in both...She comes across as being exactly that way in both her books and in her emails. I've read all four of her books now, and all I can say is, "Please, Cornelia, may I have some more?"Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-83695347003944076592012-08-19T08:44:08.168-07:002012-08-19T08:44:08.168-07:00What a great review!! Your line, "If I didn&#...What a great review!! Your line, "If I didn't know better, I'd swear that Cornelia Read dips her pen in her own heart's blood as she writes." had me by MY heart! Wow. You poured some of yourself in there as well. That's awesome. <br /><br />As usual, your blog keeps me updated, informed, piques my curiosity and is just plain fun!!<br />Inside A Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962025550367558251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-75729870171116606022012-08-19T03:20:55.933-07:002012-08-19T03:20:55.933-07:00Cornelia Read is very witty and direct, no shrinki...Cornelia Read is very witty and direct, no shrinking violet is she. She says what she thinks and isn't afraid to push the envelope.<br /><br />I can't wait to read this book, have read the first three.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-71671575048884671302012-08-18T23:18:05.530-07:002012-08-18T23:18:05.530-07:00I've exchanged several emails with her, and sh...I've exchanged several emails with her, and she is a delight. I would absolutely love to hear her speak!!!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-6071090298588507922012-08-18T23:17:16.676-07:002012-08-18T23:17:16.676-07:00Oops! I forgot to add that Denis would disagree wi...Oops! I forgot to add that Denis would disagree with my saying that I'm childless! LOLCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-58892701728967910782012-08-18T23:16:36.048-07:002012-08-18T23:16:36.048-07:00That was another of my reasons, Barbara! ;-)That was another of my reasons, Barbara! ;-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-11561416189662495732012-08-18T23:16:06.436-07:002012-08-18T23:16:06.436-07:00Not a thing!Not a thing!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-7339630626890493842012-08-18T23:15:37.210-07:002012-08-18T23:15:37.210-07:00Yes, you most certainly are, Kay!Yes, you most certainly are, Kay!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-10448581166946830262012-08-18T07:19:04.173-07:002012-08-18T07:19:04.173-07:00So glad Cornelia Read's fourth book is out. T...So glad Cornelia Read's fourth book is out. That is takes this turn into motherhood is interesting.<br /><br />Cornelia Read is an absolute riot. I've heard her speaking and written some of her non-fiction. And she is honest and direct, not afraid to speak her mind. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-43041572892648200142012-08-18T06:39:22.939-07:002012-08-18T06:39:22.939-07:00I haven't tried this author but she sounds exc...I haven't tried this author but she sounds excellent. I like a story with some depth to it most of the time. Will put her on my list. BTW, I had at least one of the same reasons you did for remaining childless. Also, I need peace and quiet. :)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179027379034179865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-59273248795671244742012-08-18T04:37:35.413-07:002012-08-18T04:37:35.413-07:00Cathy - Rare indeed is the author who can really w...Cathy - Rare indeed is the author who can really weave together a character's sleuthing life if you will and his or her personal life and do it well. Even rarer is the author who can create a character who is a really believable blend of strength and vulnerability. No wonder at all that you liked this one so much. And good writing style too? What's not to like?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-8961048049903525632012-08-18T03:07:51.249-07:002012-08-18T03:07:51.249-07:00Oh, I'm so glad to read your good response to ...Oh, I'm so glad to read your good response to this new Madeline book! I love this character and series and I've been looking forward to this one, book #4. I've been trying to imagine Madeline as a mother and can't wait to see how things go. Yea for books that you totally anticipate reading!! I'm going to have a great fall. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com