tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post2392661174779554135..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Meet Crit Partners and Best Friends Kathleen L. Maher and Debbie Lynne CostelloDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-82707472687272520642013-02-28T15:16:43.199-05:002013-02-28T15:16:43.199-05:00LOL! I think we would both be duck taped if we wen...LOL! I think we would both be duck taped if we went together with our hubbies. My all time favorite movie is Gone with the Wind. What is yours?Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-42850823282754200202013-02-28T15:15:29.208-05:002013-02-28T15:15:29.208-05:00LOL! I do believe we would both be duck taped if w...LOL! I do believe we would both be duck taped if we went to the movies together with our hubby. My all time favorite movie is Gone with the Wind. I can't watch that movie too many times. What is yours?Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-55890844945359907552013-02-28T15:13:25.465-05:002013-02-28T15:13:25.465-05:00Jorie you are going to be such a blessing getting ...Jorie you are going to be such a blessing getting to know! I'm excited!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-58401000529113737292013-02-23T17:31:23.111-05:002013-02-23T17:31:23.111-05:00Your most welcome, Ms. Costello!! :) :)
As they h...Your most welcome, Ms. Costello!! :) :)<br /><br />As they honour us with their service, my family simply delights in sending them happy smiles in the Post!! :) :) There is nothing greater than giving to servicemen and women who are not expecting mail!! I am equally excited in getting to know you better, too! Its like this blog was invented for readers like me, to find and follow! :) Blessings to you in return!Jorienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-76573603664471461422013-02-23T12:18:43.733-05:002013-02-23T12:18:43.733-05:00Hey, Jodie! thanks for coming by and sharing! And ...Hey, Jodie! thanks for coming by and sharing! And thank you for giving to soldiers. We are a blessed nation to have so many men and women willing to sacrifice and serve. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. And thanks so much for following our blog! God bless! Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-14482484307884125322013-02-23T00:51:18.920-05:002013-02-23T00:51:18.920-05:00Hi, Kathleen, looking forward to knowing you bette...Hi, Kathleen, looking forward to knowing you better. You posed a very intriguing question about God-given destiny. Mine seems to be taking a curious bent. God brought me from writing secular sweet romance to the Christian Fiction arena in 1980. Writing has been my focus, my passion. Now, He has turned me to content editing for others. Where God guides, God provides and He certainly has provided insight, wisdom, and guidance into this new skill. Apparently, God-given destiny has some detours. Thanks for prodding my thoughts about this. <br /><br />Hi, Debbie Lynne, thanks for getting this Blog up and running. It's already so much fun. At least, having a twisted mind is better than having no sense of humor. I'm a night person and Jerry, and our daughter Amanda, are day people. They wake up singing and cheerful - literally - every day. I'm doing good to grin before noon. Going to the movies with you would be a hoot! Guessing the ending way up front isn't my gift, but I can tell you what's coming up as it goes along. Jerry threatens me with duck tape when we go to the theatre. What's your all time favorite movie?Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22975058057037406912013-02-23T00:17:12.925-05:002013-02-23T00:17:12.925-05:00Good evening, Ms. Maher,
I love how you visually ...Good evening, Ms. Maher,<br /><br />I love how you visually took us to Elmira!! I have only passed through Elmira whilst returning on a road trip, which is why I wish I could say I stayed longer than overnight! Had I only known about its rich history, I might have been tempted to alter my travel plans! As that is one thing I love about road treks, your itinerary is really crafted on the go! Laughs.<br /><br />I love how proud you are of your local heritage and how in your own unique way, are carrying on the legacy of your fellow writers! Who knows?! You might touch someone in the same way a story of Twain inspired someone else to write! We never know who we influence and inspire along the passageways of life! :)<br /><br />I am sure I am too late for the giveaway, but I can answer your question: My gift became known to me at a young age, but it wasn't until I was a teenager that the light bulb went off and I recognised that it "was" the gift! Laughs. I'm a writer by trade, same as you, following my heart, writing with a passion, and igniting my imagination into new heights along the way! I was encouraged by my grandfather, my parents, & a few teachers to pursue writing,... but somehow, I always found a way to fuse words together, and seek out my own voice in fiction. Nibblings of writing were always with me, as were stories of characters yet to voice their names. I think if we listen closely,... each of us will know which gift we were given, if only we were open enough to hear what resonates inside us.<br /><br />Good evening, Ms. Costello,<br /><br />I must confess,... if the writing of a tv series I am truly engaged in or a motion picture that held my attention starts to unravel 'somewhere' in the plot or point of the story, I do lament my findings to family & friends! Laughs. I think that was one of the cornerstone moments where I could 'see' a piece of my future: if I wasn't meant to write, why would it matter how a script was written!? Why have the inside edge!?<br /><br />Thank your son for his service!! My parents & I give back to deployed soldiers and Chaplains alike through Soldier's Angels!! :) :) Its a pure joy for us to give a bit of homegrown love back to those who give so much to us on the homefront!<br /><br />I will be returning in *March!* I'm a RSS feed subscriber + regular reader of this brilliant blog!!Jorienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-7403211748863872882013-02-15T19:13:09.789-05:002013-02-15T19:13:09.789-05:00Kathleen, here's me, cheering you on!Kathleen, here's me, cheering you on!Janalyn Voigt, escape into creative worlds of fiction.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16233710536302581735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-44813463465235494232013-02-15T09:00:56.902-05:002013-02-15T09:00:56.902-05:00Thank you ladies! Blessings on you. DarleneThank you ladies! Blessings on you. Darlenespangldladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10199049617769343941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-25019264126546485752013-02-12T01:12:50.546-05:002013-02-12T01:12:50.546-05:00You are welcome ladies! Thank you for the kind wo...You are welcome ladies! Thank you for the kind words. I am not familiar with Elisabeth Elliot, I will have to look her up! Thank you for the tip!Books Are Sanity!!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02085104153106251770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-65105015104790026952013-02-09T15:54:42.598-05:002013-02-09T15:54:42.598-05:00Hey Kay, Thanks for stopping by. It so good to see...Hey Kay, Thanks for stopping by. It so good to see you here!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-89923751689884896202013-02-09T15:41:22.115-05:002013-02-09T15:41:22.115-05:00Hi Debbie Lynne and Kathleen. I enjoyed what you b...Hi Debbie Lynne and Kathleen. I enjoyed what you both wrote about yourselves. It's so nice to get to know you a little bit. Your new blog looks wonderful! Kathleen, I would be happy to add you to my prayer list. I pray for several authors. <br /><br />To answer your question about destiny--God has led me through the years to complete different works that He planned for me. Those works have included motherhood (my favorite) and a career as a high school teacher. I'm not sure where He is leading me now, but I'm excited that He has a plan.<br /><br />Blessings and best wishes to both of you,<br />may_dayzee(at)yahoo(dot)com<br />I am an email follower and will add you to my GFC.KayMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972922396306756344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-58125913304749270402013-02-09T12:57:17.689-05:002013-02-09T12:57:17.689-05:00Hey Bonnie! Thank you so much for following the bl...Hey Bonnie! Thank you so much for following the blog sharing God's love is such an important part of being a Christian and giving our testimony. I'm so glad you love Charleston stories. I LOVE writing! I look forward to getting to know you!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-78346665023094616732013-02-09T11:57:23.783-05:002013-02-09T11:57:23.783-05:00Correction: share God's love for "others&...Correction: share God's love for "others"Bonnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-48956589252764755422013-02-09T11:55:15.310-05:002013-02-09T11:55:15.310-05:00Kathleen: I am 69 years old & retired, I feel ...Kathleen: I am 69 years old & retired, I feel that my God-given destiny at this stage in my life is simply to share God's love for them by sharing my testimony & what he has done for me.<br /><br />Debbie: Love stories about Charleston!<br /><br />Looking forward to meeting new authors & wonderful new books!<br /><br />bonnieroof60@yahoo.com<br /><br /> Bonnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-27602069336792101382013-02-08T22:09:33.060-05:002013-02-08T22:09:33.060-05:00LOL! Jasmine, a lady after my own heart! If it'...LOL! Jasmine, a lady after my own heart! If it's old, I love it. Thanks for coming by and I'm looking forward to getting to know you. I think we'll get along great. ;o)Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-71511566062410791982013-02-08T22:08:34.721-05:002013-02-08T22:08:34.721-05:00Awe thank you, Ramona! This is going to be a lot o...Awe thank you, Ramona! This is going to be a lot of fun! Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-25686425344570364522013-02-08T22:07:11.594-05:002013-02-08T22:07:11.594-05:00Thanks Katie! So glad you came by and followed us....Thanks Katie! So glad you came by and followed us. Looking forward to getting to know you. Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-63994722619437690482013-02-08T22:06:36.611-05:002013-02-08T22:06:36.611-05:00Thanks Wendy! and thanks so much for coming over a...Thanks Wendy! and thanks so much for coming over and following our blog. Looking forward to seeing you here!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-17739704920114960482013-02-08T21:53:25.157-05:002013-02-08T21:53:25.157-05:00What an amazing site! I can't wait to look aro...What an amazing site! I can't wait to look around and see all of it!<br />History has been a passion of mine since early childhood, I even like those dusty old dates ;)<br />Jasmine A.<br />montanamade(at)gmail(dot)comJasmine A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01541779625996757030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-89452801988643996402013-02-08T15:11:52.667-05:002013-02-08T15:11:52.667-05:00Kathleen and Debbie Lynne, I enjoyed learning more...Kathleen and Debbie Lynne, I enjoyed learning more about your lives and what inspired you to set out on your writing journeys. <br /><br />Kathleen, though I live down in Indiana, the history of upstate New York has always intrigued me. Two of my favorite novels are The Last of the Mohicans and Drums Along the Mohawk. I'd love to win that farmhouse print. To answer your question, I think my God-given destiny is doing what I'm doing; writing my stories in a way that glorifies God's Kingdom. My e-mail addy is writeheart@cinergymetro.net.<br /><br />Debbie Lynne, I don't know how you do everything you do. You put me to shame, lady! Loved hearing how you ruin movies for your hubby. Too funny! <br /><br />I'm already enjoying this blog, and I'm rooting for you two ladies as you follow your writing dreams.Ramona Cecilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350201065802836869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-21818050103452704582013-02-08T13:51:49.518-05:002013-02-08T13:51:49.518-05:00This is great! I really enjoy this blog and learni...This is great! I really enjoy this blog and learning about the authors.<br /><br />Katie J.<br />johnsonk133@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-65394607670647340042013-02-07T22:12:05.996-05:002013-02-07T22:12:05.996-05:00I really enjoy Christian Historical Fiction. Love ...I really enjoy Christian Historical Fiction. Love your new page here.<br /><br />wfnren(at)aol(dot)comWendy Newcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155923100367204852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-76957805535863542242013-02-07T20:57:05.606-05:002013-02-07T20:57:05.606-05:00Thanks for coming by. WE are show casing our March...Thanks for coming by. WE are show casing our March giveaways here. This month we are introducing ourselves and next month we will be doing a giveaway a day. on the side bar you can see what is going to be given away each day. At the end of the month we are drawing for the kindle and an amazon gift card. Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-12213292006525671732013-02-07T20:43:46.491-05:002013-02-07T20:43:46.491-05:00Does this include drawing for picture and other st...Does this include drawing for picture and other stuff too.<br />jrs362 at hotmail dot comsquiresjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116632619184218017noreply@blogger.com