tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.comments2023-07-03T03:20:51.469-05:00Donna's Book PubDonna Volkenannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comBlogger8652125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-7781103943695045052017-11-14T13:55:05.186-06:002017-11-14T13:55:05.186-06:00Great insights from two very talented writers. Tha...Great insights from two very talented writers. Thanks, Donna!<br /><br />www.patwahler.comPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-55075798145527047852017-11-09T06:20:34.030-06:002017-11-09T06:20:34.030-06:00Donna, thanks for sharing these interviews. I'...Donna, thanks for sharing these interviews. I've read Lonnie's book (GTPM) and also heard Barri speak at a SLWG event. Great advice and an insight into great authors who have inspired me to put my words to paper. Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-79328706096649703042017-11-05T23:49:57.356-06:002017-11-05T23:49:57.356-06:00Hi Carol,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a com...Hi Carol,<br />Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.<br /><br />Hi Susan,<br />Glad you enjoyed the interviews.<br /><br />Hi Val,<br />That's a good quote, Val. Funny comment.<br /><br />Hi Mary,<br />I agree. Lonnie and Barri are great writers!<br />Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-51058524188318122552017-11-05T14:55:25.920-06:002017-11-05T14:55:25.920-06:00Thanks for sharing these interviews, I respect the...Thanks for sharing these interviews, I respect them both and think Lonnie and Barri are examples of great writers from Missouri!Mary Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962782269214823198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-63216366535743711522017-11-01T19:31:59.738-05:002017-11-01T19:31:59.738-05:00“When you catch an adjective, kill it.” I like tha...“When you catch an adjective, kill it.” I like that Mark Twain quote. Unfortunately, I would have to call in an army of exterminators!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-50625407964657403482017-11-01T19:04:35.471-05:002017-11-01T19:04:35.471-05:00Thanks for the interviews, Donna. They were very i...Thanks for the interviews, Donna. They were very insightful. Many thanks to Lonnie and Barri, too. Happy writing to all! SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-88657075547735115012017-11-01T18:08:58.757-05:002017-11-01T18:08:58.757-05:00Great interviews. I like learning more about write...Great interviews. I like learning more about writers and new places.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-74564876841976688012017-11-01T11:18:46.927-05:002017-11-01T11:18:46.927-05:00Hi Theresa,
Thanks for reading my essay and for l...Hi Theresa,<br /><br />Thanks for reading my essay and for leaving a comment.<br /><br />Hi Janet,<br />Thank you. Writing it brought back a lot of memories.<br />Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-75692410370822789312017-11-01T10:42:45.341-05:002017-11-01T10:42:45.341-05:00Thanks, Clara, and I also enjoy the interviews on ...Thanks, Clara, and I also enjoy the interviews on your blog. Especially helpful are the answers on what sparked their writing bug and their advice for other writers.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-51076568597587002772017-11-01T09:10:32.493-05:002017-11-01T09:10:32.493-05:00Loved reading your essay. It takes me back to when...Loved reading your essay. It takes me back to when I was young.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-80136906870601519422017-11-01T06:50:45.189-05:002017-11-01T06:50:45.189-05:00I’m thoroughly enjoying these interviews, Donna. I...I’m thoroughly enjoying these interviews, Donna. I’m always intrigued by the writing advice each one gives. I often think of what Richard Ford wrote in a NY Times interview a long time ago now. It went something like this: Don’t write unless you have something important to say. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t write something every day. We should always be practicing our craft. But what he said is so true. Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-20588732711015119412017-10-26T00:45:23.108-05:002017-10-26T00:45:23.108-05:00Very interesting interviews. Thx! Am looking forwa...Very interesting interviews. Thx! Am looking forward to reading this MotO ASAP!Marcia G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05401846609955732958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-78925659342563535432017-10-22T13:26:04.693-05:002017-10-22T13:26:04.693-05:00Donna-I tried to leave a comment during my lunch p...Donna-I tried to leave a comment during my lunch period at work, but I screwed it up somehow.<br /><br />I always enjoy hearing what makes other writers tick. Thanks for sharing, and I too look forward to future interviews with writers who have stories in this collection.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-45530274775433184742017-10-22T06:48:56.667-05:002017-10-22T06:48:56.667-05:00I tried to leave a comment a minute ago, and messe...I tried to leave a comment a minute ago, and messed it up, so I hope this isn't a duplicate. I was saying that I am so glad I popped over here to this blog after being absent a while. I admire both of these authors and I learned something new about them. I feel like this is an inspiring interview. I really enjoyed reading about their best accomplishments. Margo Dillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692811268900084156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-38892259973941457782017-10-21T00:20:00.838-05:002017-10-21T00:20:00.838-05:00That's good writing advice from both of them! ...That's good writing advice from both of them! I liked the "favorite place" question. I went to college in Springfield, so of course I've heard of the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners. Which I'm pretty sure is nobody's favorite place!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-18660688878150181092017-10-20T17:31:29.868-05:002017-10-20T17:31:29.868-05:00Hi Linda,
Reading about how other writers approach...Hi Linda,<br />Reading about how other writers approach writing is fascinating for me. And getting a glimpse into how they approach the craft is definitely interesting.<br />Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-46198810770242041052017-10-20T17:30:26.086-05:002017-10-20T17:30:26.086-05:00Hi Teresa,
Thanks for your kind words. There are a...Hi Teresa,<br />Thanks for your kind words. There are a lot of good stories in the anthology I think you'd enjoy.<br />Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-78797953438403068152017-10-20T17:29:34.519-05:002017-10-20T17:29:34.519-05:00Hi Pat,
As soon as my copies arrive, one has your ...Hi Pat,<br />As soon as my copies arrive, one has your name on it. I appreciate how you took time to read the draft MS and write a blurb on the anthology.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-20989323033297328692017-10-20T17:27:22.687-05:002017-10-20T17:27:22.687-05:00Thanks, Clara. I enjoy reading the author intervie...Thanks, Clara. I enjoy reading the author interviews on your page, and of course their generous giveaways are always a bonus!Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-9800006510450906942017-10-20T17:26:19.999-05:002017-10-20T17:26:19.999-05:00Hi Karen,
I'm glad you enjoyed their replies. ...Hi Karen,<br />I'm glad you enjoyed their replies. I also enjoyed the latest interview on your blog. Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-6629742805038322822017-10-20T14:59:33.269-05:002017-10-20T14:59:33.269-05:00Donna, thanks for sharing a glimpse of Larry's...Donna, thanks for sharing a glimpse of Larry's and Johnny's lives with readers. They are certainly accomplished writers.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-18257956276098875562017-10-20T09:06:32.781-05:002017-10-20T09:06:32.781-05:00Wonderful interviews here, Donna. I grew up in Spr...Wonderful interviews here, Donna. I grew up in Springfield, so it's fun reading stories about the Ozarks. Congratulations to Johnny and Larry on their many achievements! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569005061192110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-34074055972784328092017-10-20T08:49:12.481-05:002017-10-20T08:49:12.481-05:00What a lovely and loving essay, Donna. I so enjoye...What a lovely and loving essay, Donna. I so enjoyed reading it. Isn't it amazing when we look back over our life and see all the little happenings and connections that led us to where we are now. Thank goodness you and your friend braved those winter roads! Congratulations on another beautiful and well deserved publication. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569005061192110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-38631150966460612972017-10-20T08:04:36.395-05:002017-10-20T08:04:36.395-05:00Donna, I'm so glad to hear you're on the r...Donna, I'm so glad to hear you're on the road to recovery. I've been keeping you in my prayers. My mother was diagnosed with lymphoma last year, and we spent the summer at SSM Cancer Care's Infusion Center. The nurses and staff there are phenomenal, and we were also introduced to Karen's Foundation. My mom received a prayer blanket lovingly crocheted by a generous (and talented) volunteer. Mom also went hat shopping, and felt so thoroughly loved. It made a scary and harrowing experience so much more comforting. Thank you for shedding light on these organizations. As always, your blog is packed with information delivered with an unparalleled passion and compassion for all. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569005061192110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-49150334684455789702017-10-20T07:49:14.717-05:002017-10-20T07:49:14.717-05:00It's always fun to read the thoughts of writer...It's always fun to read the thoughts of writers. <br /><br />Having had an opportunity to read this book, I can attest it's full of lively tales readers will love. Kudos to all the contributors! <br /><br />www.patwahler.comPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.com