tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post4112824834381574113..comments2024-02-24T03:23:31.722-08:00Comments on Writing With a Texas Twang: Nobody's Cuter Than You - Teaser Tuesday and First Paragraph / First ChapterSandra Nachlingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-55216007816470424942015-06-02T08:25:25.519-07:002015-06-02T08:25:25.519-07:00Have to admit the "Christian living" tag...Have to admit the "Christian living" tag would probably have steered me away from this one, but it does sound like a good read. Thanks for sharing!JLS Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11779539758815705415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-62685111862161454912015-05-30T03:35:42.094-07:002015-05-30T03:35:42.094-07:00Your teaser shows that the author has a good grasp...Your teaser shows that the author has a good grasp on those teenage years, Sandra! So true that we thought we knew it all, while being more worried about hormones and physical changes than school...<br /><br />Lexxie @ <a href="http://unconventionalbookviews.com" rel="nofollow">(un)Conventional Bookviews</a>Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookwormshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627780985218960080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-35669012155489953762015-05-27T09:22:45.887-07:002015-05-27T09:22:45.887-07:00This looks like a really lovely book. I love the b...This looks like a really lovely book. I love the blurb and the opening, so I'd keep reading! What a nice gift!Monica's Bookish Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880513088449652396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-7069329302704265642015-05-27T06:46:10.908-07:002015-05-27T06:46:10.908-07:00I love the cover! Although I can't say I relat...I love the cover! Although I can't say I relate to that experience - I was in the same school from Primary school to Secondary school, so it was fairly smooth sailing for me :p Eustacia Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861497408557552791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-20404938362336516022015-05-27T05:39:18.817-07:002015-05-27T05:39:18.817-07:00Very interesting teaser! And it definitely captur...Very interesting teaser! And it definitely captures the junior high experience perfectly! Thanks for stopping by my teaser earlier.Wendy Lohrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826071697700251163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-32053575465804914522015-05-26T18:43:18.549-07:002015-05-26T18:43:18.549-07:00I really like the sound of this - especially the b...I really like the sound of this - especially the bit in the synopsis about how friendship is about showing up. How many of our FB friends would really do that?<br /><br />Thanks for visiting Write Note Reviews.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-3287490842619875182015-05-26T17:21:47.050-07:002015-05-26T17:21:47.050-07:00Sounds really good.Sounds really good.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-22131464838193809942015-05-26T16:42:39.280-07:002015-05-26T16:42:39.280-07:00It sounds like a good book but I'm not for mem...It sounds like a good book but I'm not for memoirs though. I hope you enjoy reading it! :)Rinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051472531245243130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-77952497422361977222015-05-26T16:31:55.895-07:002015-05-26T16:31:55.895-07:00This sounds like a great book. Hope you are enjoyi...This sounds like a great book. Hope you are enjoying it. Thanks for visiting my blog.<br />Nadene @Ttly Addicted 2 Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963001478752654161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-90153554629625847502015-05-26T14:17:18.349-07:002015-05-26T14:17:18.349-07:00You're welcome! I hope you enjoy the book.You're welcome! I hope you enjoy the book.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-90248374549685890682015-05-26T13:47:42.674-07:002015-05-26T13:47:42.674-07:00Great choice! The synopsis is really captivating. ...Great choice! The synopsis is really captivating. Definitely adding this one to my TBR list. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Orie @ <a href="http://letstakeashelfie.ca" rel="nofollow">Let's Take A Shelfie</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05104418125536937485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-3955302659264867752015-05-26T12:27:10.788-07:002015-05-26T12:27:10.788-07:00Friendship does have its ups and downs. I fear tha...Friendship does have its ups and downs. I fear that I'm often too reclusive, and don't talk to people often enough to form a real bond. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.iheartreading.net/features/teaser-tuesdays-30/" rel="nofollow">My Teaser</a>. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03239110434858103303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-10871234450845897642015-05-26T11:56:11.458-07:002015-05-26T11:56:11.458-07:00The introduction really pulls you in! I just recen...The introduction really pulls you in! I just recently finished reading a wonderful inspiring story about friendship with my little girls, and they are hungry for more! I'll look into this one for sure! Thanks for sharing :)<br /><br />Claudia @ <a href="http://www.mysoulcalledlife.com/" rel="nofollow">My Soul Called Life</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103917363976883472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-16790486199882261332015-05-26T11:51:54.235-07:002015-05-26T11:51:54.235-07:00I don't enjoy books that preach, which is why ...I don't enjoy books that preach, which is why I included that disclaimer in my opening paragraph. Although the author refers to her religious belief, she doesn't dwell on it. The subject of the book is friendship, and she does a great job of relating her experiences.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-6496164756405258892015-05-26T11:49:28.212-07:002015-05-26T11:49:28.212-07:00Sometimes I worry that because I move around so mu...Sometimes I worry that because I move around so much I don't get to develop such deep friendships and that's where FB for example comes in handy because I can be there for their highs and lows despite not living close to them. I love the sound of the intro and teaser though so I might have to see whether I can get my hands on it, although the 'Christian living' is slightly throwing me off! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you have a great week and that I see you at ABEA! <br /><a href="http://universeinwords.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/tuesday-intros-and-teaser-tuesdays.html" rel="nofollow">My Tuesday post</a> <br />Juli @ Universe in WordsJuli Rahelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367150240867758577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-69361790640570545652015-05-26T11:11:21.409-07:002015-05-26T11:11:21.409-07:00My friend Sandra, who sent me this book, is also a...My friend Sandra, who sent me this book, is also a follower of Melanie's blog, so she knew I'd enjoy this story. And she is right!Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-47837171009537074162015-05-26T11:10:01.736-07:002015-05-26T11:10:01.736-07:00I read another of Melanie's books. It was cute...I read another of Melanie's books. It was cute. Enjoy!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004178422343485278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-14119840741078214552015-05-26T10:50:25.631-07:002015-05-26T10:50:25.631-07:00I want to read this one! I've read Melanie...I want to read this one! I've read Melanie's blog for years.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-61506740169170600352015-05-26T09:56:31.284-07:002015-05-26T09:56:31.284-07:00My experience with memoirs has been mixed. (I love...My experience with memoirs has been mixed. (I loved ANGELA'S ASHES.) This one is an easy and fun read.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-43857920603757731542015-05-26T09:37:11.521-07:002015-05-26T09:37:11.521-07:00I read more last night, and I'm enjoying the b...I read more last night, and I'm enjoying the book.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-57966711092594825722015-05-26T09:36:11.403-07:002015-05-26T09:36:11.403-07:00I had the same experience with my adult son many y...I had the same experience with my adult son many years ago. Even though we know they're grown up, it's still hard to let them go!Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-81132537463890870702015-05-26T08:47:23.781-07:002015-05-26T08:47:23.781-07:00Sounds like it has some good moments, but in gener...Sounds like it has some good moments, but in general, I don't enjoy memoirs, so I'd probably pass on this one. Hope you enjoy it, though!<br /><br />Today I'm featuring <a href="http://mytime2read.blogspot.com/2015/05/tuesday-memes-last-original-wife.html" rel="nofollow"> The Last Original Wife</a> by Dorothea Benton Frank.Kim@Time2Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584489744366874728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-38554218099695010872015-05-26T07:37:47.649-07:002015-05-26T07:37:47.649-07:00Thanks for sharing this one Sandra! I have had Sp...Thanks for sharing this one Sandra! I have had Sparkly Green Earrings:, on my TBR list for quite awhile now and just keep sending it to the backburner. No more, I am going to check it out and this one too. Thanks again.grammajudybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562284172505849145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-17430776677859367412015-05-26T07:35:28.884-07:002015-05-26T07:35:28.884-07:00Both excerpts feel very familiar to me....who does...Both excerpts feel very familiar to me....who doesn't remember those precious and emotional moments? Thanks for sharing...and here's mine: <a href="http://accidentalmoments.wordpress.com/2015/05/25/serendipitous-tuesdays-introsteasers-apron-strings//" rel="nofollow"> “APRON STRINGS” </a>Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-33497176534093697472015-05-26T07:16:40.436-07:002015-05-26T07:16:40.436-07:00I like the opening for this book. Happy Reading! G...I like the opening for this book. Happy Reading! <a href="http://www.girl-who-reads.com/2015/05/review-shadow-cartel-by-layton-green.html" rel="nofollow">Girl Who Reads</a>Girl Who Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567066995224650190noreply@blogger.com