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Wow. We're not so different from those women after all, are we? I guess the courage to do what we have to do to survive, or to have some control over what happens to us is still pumping through our veins. That's good to know.
Thanks to all of you for coming to visit with me today. I love talking with you.I'll be posting the book winners as soon as I get the information I need from the authors.
Have a good night! I hope to see you all at the picnic next week!
Valri wrote: "I think, depending on the circumstances, I could be a mail-order bride too! I've often thought I could NEVER do it but then I read so many mail-order bride books and I see so many different circums..."You would have to knock David off first!
But under the right circumstances I would too. I think if it was a choice between going west or being a soiled dove so to speak I would. or if you are so poor that its a choice between eating and starving! Many of the brides left poverty and a life that of exploitation, some still didn't end up with a good match but where they did many did do well.
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Then we can describe the man who wins our basket OR choose a LIh hero and "borrow" him for lunch?
Thank you to the authors and everyone for a good chat. I enjoyed it.
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Our pleasure but it's not over yet! And remember there are prizes!
Dorothy wrote: "Good morning! I hope you all can make it online and visit with me today. We were talking about mail-order-brides earlier in the week and I'd like to return to that subject as my books in this new..."
I think if someone was trying to force me to marry some older man or a man with lots of problems, that I could consider being a mail order bride. Only if the circumstances were impossible at home. I would be scary though.
Jan wrote: "It's time for another question!Conflict! Love it, or hate it?
First, my two-cents-worth - I hate conflict in my own life, but love it in a good story! The twists and turns along the road of roma..."
Like you I hate conflict in my own life.
But in books, I like to see the characters work out their problems and have a happy, peaceful life.
There's another scenario that might influence you to become a mail-order-bride. What if, as in my book, Wedded for the Baby, you are a single young woman riding a train west and suddenly become responsible for a two month old baby? To make things worse, you have no experience or knowledge of how to care for the baby.What would you do?
Well as a Mom of 12 I couldn't imagine myself as having no baby experience. It's hard to remember a time before I had children! Well not really but I sure love having them around! If I found myself in charge of an infant unexpectedly and had no experience I could see myself being a mail order bride if he promised to love and respect me and was kind to others and promised to help care for the baby. I would have to just hope love came on both of our parts and that I hadn't made the biggest mistake of my life.
Dorothy wrote: "There's another scenario that might influence you to become a mail-order-bride. What if, as in my book, Wedded for the Baby, you are a single young woman riding a train west and suddenly become res..."I still think I would consider becoming a mail-order bride, just to have a father for the baby and someone to help provide & raise the baby. But even my hubby says that I am pretty adventurous. (I used to hitchhike before he put an end to it.)
Deanne wrote: "Well as a Mom of 12 I couldn't imagine myself as having no baby experience. It's hard to remember a time before I had children! Well not really but I sure love having them around! If I found myself..."Spoken like a true mother! : ) The hero in my book is a widowed doctor. I can't tell you how circumstances force them together--it would give away both of the twists to the stories, But I think you would Dr. Trace Warren a chance in the heroine's position. And maybe a second look as well. : )
Becky wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "There's another scenario that might influence you to become a mail-order-bride. What if, as in my book, Wedded for the Baby, you are a single young woman riding a train west and sud..."Becky! You hitchhiked in this day and age!!!! Thank goodness your husband stopped you!
From your answer, I think you would definitely do as my heroine does in Wedded for the Baby. You have her innate courage.
I think in those days it would have been so difficult to be young, widowed and also have a young baby to care for! How would you care for it, yet also care for yourself and keep food on the table and a roof over your head?
Dorothy wrote: "Deanne wrote: "Well as a Mom of 12 I couldn't imagine myself as having no baby experience. It's hard to remember a time before I had children! Well not really but I sure love having them around! If..."I look forward to reading Wedded for the Baby. It sounds marvelous and whoever designs the LIH covers does a fabulous job. I just love the covers they come up with.
Thank you, Deanne. I hope you enjoy the story. I'd love to see your reactions to the way they did things back then. Just so you'll know, I researched it very carefully. : )I agree with you about the LIH covers. We authors submit three suggestions for covers, and then the Art Dept. chooses one. They do a great job!
Valri wrote: "I think in those days it would have been so difficult to be young, widowed and also have a young baby to care for! How would you care for it, yet also care for yourself and keep food on the table a..."The heroine is not widowed, and it is not her-- Nope! That's as much as I'll say about the situation. I think it's unique...at least I've never read a story like it.
ATTENTION ALL! Announcing this month's Q&A book winners!Megan
Becky
Andrea
Melinda
Deanne
Valri
Congratulations ladies! I have sent private messages to your Goodreads inbox. Please send me your full name and mailing address, and I will pass the information on to the author. I may be reached at my Goodreads inbox or at dorothyjclark@hotmail.com
I hope to see you all at the picnic next week! I'm looking for a dress but oh those bustles!
Thank you for drawing my name .. it's always fun to interact with authors and other readers as well as winning a book! I sent my info via email on Friday evening.
I look forward to the fun next week!
Megan Hamsher
Congrats to all the winners! And thank you! Looking forward to the picnic!
Congrats to this month's winners! I always love the Q&As!
Dorothy wrote: "Thank you, Deanne. I hope you enjoy the story. I'd love to see your reactions to the way they did things back then. Just so you'll know, I researched it very carefully. : )I agree with you about ..."
Dorothy - I didn't mean your book!!!!! I wrote that in the context of one situation that would be ideal for a mail-order bride!!!!
Valri wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Thank you, Deanne. I hope you enjoy the story. I'd love to see your reactions to the way they did things back then. Just so you'll know, I researched it very carefully. : )I agree..."
Oops I wrote on the wrong "person"! It was supposed be your response to my comment, Dorothy!
Dorothy wrote: "ATTENTION ALL! Announcing this month's Q&A book winners!Megan
Becky
Andrea
Melinda
Deanne
Valri
Congratulations ladies! I have sent private messages to your Goodreads inbox. Please send me your ..."
Thanks so much! Can't wait to see which book I won!
Congrats to all the winners! Looking forward to this week's activities!
Our picnic is up and running under the general topics. Can't wait to hear about the treats you're bringing. Fortunately, it's not as humid as normal. We've been blessed with a light breeze to offset the sun's heat. See you soon!
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Books mentioned in this topic
Wedded for the Baby (other topics)An Amish Courtship (other topics)
Inherited: Unexpected Family (other topics)
Frontier Want Ad Bride (other topics)
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