false 5 1 false false Sat Nov 08 07:49:12 -0800 2008 Sat Nov 08 13:55:14 -0800 2008 Comments about some of the stories:

(My Hero, My Dad) I enjoyed your story – “My Hero, My Dad.”
The tribute you gave your Dad was most thoughtful and deserving. While reading the story, there were things you did in your youth that reminded me of the same things – like rising early in the morning to check on traps. With me it was muskrats and skunks. I suppose people of our generation did things like that.

(My Hero, My Dad) This is a great story. ... It is one I recommend to every reader.

(My Hero, My Dad) It was great.

(My Hero, My Dad) Your dad sounded a lot like mine. It made me remember and smile.

If everyone had parents who supported them like we obviously did, they wouldn't be as cruel. Every child deserves a father like yours. Not all get that blessing.

(A Good Day Fishin’) ... I would probably prefer to write a beautiful story like Rhett DeVane’s "Good Day Fishin'" … I'm still enjoying the one about the fishing.

(Jason’s Best Friend) I really liked Jason's Best Friend.

(Not Alone) Your 'Not Alone' in the anthology was very timely for me. I recently lost a niece in just such a scenario. Well done.

(A Dog’s Best Friend) I liked your story.

(A Dog’s Best Friend) My brother liked your story.

(Debt, Paid in Full) ... Your poem is a wonderful tribute to Mr. Henry and I, too, am sorry that he’s not around to read your splendid poem.

(Tigger -- My Buddy)... his favourite story so far is: Tigger -- My Buddy. He said he liked the description of the harum-scarum cat who had taken over the place and ruled the household. He also didn't predict the ending, which added to the enjoyment of the story. Well done, Abe!

(A Friend in Need) It almost made me cry!

(A Friend in Need) ... Your story was poignant, too and elegantly crafted.

(Friendships) I particularly enjoyed the friendship poem that you included at the end, and found it very touching.

Comments about the book:

The book is beautiful!

It's beautiful and more than I had imagined!

The book sure looks good to me.

I’m a little late in getting my copy--but it looks TERRIFIC!

This really is a book with something for everyone.

From the contributors:

Thanks so much for doing such a wonderful job. I am so proud of this!

Shelagh, You have done such a terrific job with this book. It looks great, and I also read your foreword in the preview which is fabulous.

Shelagh...you have given us the opportunity to share part of our souls (yes, because that's what our words reflect) with the world and each other.

What joy, to get to know people from around the world on this forum! Then, to actually be able to read their words in one collection. Amazing.

Book signing

Thought you might get a kick out of this. Attended a book signing at a coffee shop last night. It was held for a group of local (within the county) authors. A lady showed up at my table with two copies of Forever Friends and asked me to sign. I asked how she happened to buy them, she said she had googled all of the authors advertised for the signing and then perused their websites to find out more. Then she looked up the book and decided to get one for herself and her Mother.

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