tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post9037794798551777758..comments2024-02-09T19:43:19.860-05:00Comments on DEFENDING THE PEN: LOST & FOUND - JEWELYolanda Renéehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-53787529721874986912016-01-09T12:17:55.544-05:002016-01-09T12:17:55.544-05:00We've got a nice start to blog hop sign-ups. ...We've got a nice start to blog hop sign-ups. I look forward to seeing what people will write about. I think we'll have some real diversity.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-37277163134013857642016-01-06T00:03:20.421-05:002016-01-06T00:03:20.421-05:00You know me too well> I don't either. Writ...You know me too well> I don't either. Writing him, I didn't like him at all, and a mystery has already started to form - I was writing it in my head on the way into town today. This one may actually become a book or novella. We'll see. And yes, of course you love it. :) Thanks a million!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-36848254033169782622016-01-05T23:57:00.272-05:002016-01-05T23:57:00.272-05:00Alas, I don't see a happy ending in their futu...Alas, I don't see a happy ending in their future, and not just because you're the one telling the tale. :)<br /><br />Hmnmm, I might have to participate in that Lost and Found blogfest. Sounds like fun, and I haven't dabbled in a fest for a long time. (Not a single one this year!)<br /><br />I finished reading your "zombies" book, and will post a review asap. We've been away most of the holidays, and I'm in catch-up mode now. (You already know I enjoyed your book, right? Right!) Happy New Year!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-41623218674347229722016-01-05T23:47:25.786-05:002016-01-05T23:47:25.786-05:00Hi Lexa, she is a painting - my inspiration for th...Hi Lexa, she is a painting - my inspiration for the story. LOL But that's a great murder mystery from the black and white era. One of my favorites. The detective falls in love with the painting of a woman who was murdered and he's investigating her death. I think it's called Laura. I'll have to look it up. Great story!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-39700505419053919692016-01-05T23:45:04.750-05:002016-01-05T23:45:04.750-05:00I think your story would be amazing. I wish you...I think your story would be amazing. I wish you'd share it. But either way, we'll enjoy your comments. Thanks for your kind words. My hubby felt the same way you do, and we're still together! (We eloped on Feb. 14th)Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-33373274138835920212016-01-05T23:43:05.614-05:002016-01-05T23:43:05.614-05:00You're too kind, Elizabeth, thank you. I may c...You're too kind, Elizabeth, thank you. I may continue this story for the hops in February, then again, maybe not. LOL It'll be a blast, but gosh I have to run - now I have two new flashes to write!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-22152269127314995812016-01-05T23:39:30.016-05:002016-01-05T23:39:30.016-05:00Thanks Debbie, and I hope the WEP on the 17th. Why...Thanks Debbie, and I hope the WEP on the 17th. Why not, just continue the story. LOL I may continue with this story for both??? :)Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-16006476804296316142016-01-05T17:46:29.115-05:002016-01-05T17:46:29.115-05:00For some reason I thought she'd turn out to be...For some reason I thought she'd turn out to be a painting ... though how a painting would have a husband I don't know. LOL! Very enjoyable! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-52897249594205527032016-01-05T13:24:56.446-05:002016-01-05T13:24:56.446-05:00Nice piece of flash fiction. I enjoyed it.
Despite...Nice piece of flash fiction. I enjoyed it.<br />Despite his friend, he should have been more "hands on" if you get my meaning.<br />However, I can certainly identify. I always seem to be the friend who is a joker and has a heart of gold, but that's about as far as most women see.<br />Which is pretty much why I won't be joining the February blog-fest. I'll just sit back and read everyone else's tales. Have a good 2016!Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-83659920643591506912016-01-05T13:05:33.739-05:002016-01-05T13:05:33.739-05:00Oh my gosh. I told you I was just soaking up your ...Oh my gosh. I told you I was just soaking up your rays. That's just awesome. My romantic heart will fill in the gaps. She'll forgive him for lending her husband the plane and they'll live happily ever after. <br /><br />Goose bump worthy writing...way to go!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-26381582193981842172016-01-05T11:28:44.022-05:002016-01-05T11:28:44.022-05:00Such a painful tale of unrequited love! Although t...Such a painful tale of unrequited love! Although the circumstances are tragic, it leaves me fervently wishing these two will come together. Wonderful piece, Yolanda!<br />I'm looking forward to participating on Feb. 1.Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-70937919035673385992016-01-05T09:19:09.087-05:002016-01-05T09:19:09.087-05:00He has it very bad, Denise! I'm wondering thou...He has it very bad, Denise! I'm wondering though, how Jewel feels. :) Thanks for stopping during this very busy time!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-10454304335009631252016-01-05T09:17:55.305-05:002016-01-05T09:17:55.305-05:00I would love to have read your deleted comment, bu...I would love to have read your deleted comment, but your words here are lovely, thank you! I find this is the best way to write a Flash Fiction piece when words are at a minimum!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-13822226364404444462016-01-05T05:05:31.237-05:002016-01-05T05:05:31.237-05:00Wonderful story. The dialogue format works very we...Wonderful story. The dialogue format works very well specially because the words are so terse while the story has so many layers. Leaves so much to the imagination. Sadly my earlier, longer comment was deleted because I was attempting to comment from my phone. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-13578687300442249762016-01-04T20:46:20.399-05:002016-01-04T20:46:20.399-05:00I'm thinking,if I were writing this story, tha...I'm thinking,if I were writing this story, that they would find each other...soon. It is nice and edgy, Yolanda. Love how much you've managed in a few words. I like the way this guy talks. He obviously has it bad for Jewel. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-64346698503060206352016-01-04T19:19:41.131-05:002016-01-04T19:19:41.131-05:00Hi Robyn:
I've been reading your book. Can&#...Hi Robyn:<br /> I've been reading your book. Can't wait to write a review. Hope it's doing well! Thanks for the benefit of the doubt, but I don't consider myself a poet, I just sometimes write that way! You are so wonderful and never fail to make me smile. Hope your holiday and New Year were magnificent!<br />I can't wait to read your poem!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-61422778071539915452016-01-04T19:16:43.001-05:002016-01-04T19:16:43.001-05:00Hey Chrys, I've been meaning to email you all ...Hey Chrys, I've been meaning to email you all day! Will do so as soon as I write this. I find it hard to believe you've ever been unlucky in love! But if so, then I wish you to find the man of your dreams!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-87839566595048554342016-01-04T19:14:35.811-05:002016-01-04T19:14:35.811-05:00Hi Alex, I'm not sure it's a good idea, bu...Hi Alex, I'm not sure it's a good idea, but he could play off her grief to make his role in her life much bigger. We'll see...Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-9599025044210551032016-01-04T19:13:47.419-05:002016-01-04T19:13:47.419-05:00I agree, he gives me the creeps. But that's wh...I agree, he gives me the creeps. But that's where dark obsessions stem from.<br />So glad to be part of the Lost & Found. It's what February is all about and I love the stories that come from it.<br />Hope you sell thousands of books this year!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-26198365898895156872016-01-04T19:11:14.344-05:002016-01-04T19:11:14.344-05:00Thanks Lee, I'm sure I will. Funny how a pictu...Thanks Lee, I'm sure I will. Funny how a picture can feed your imagination. I saw here and imagined the two men in conversation. Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-64827986911364276582016-01-04T19:09:22.531-05:002016-01-04T19:09:22.531-05:00Hey Pat, you know me well, I always like the not g...Hey Pat, you know me well, I always like the not good things happening. Apparently, happy endings are boring, and did most of those last month for the holidays. :)<br /> Hope your cats are finally coming around, I'm sure they won't hold their grudge for too long. You do control the food!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-63926602434408458192016-01-04T19:05:09.678-05:002016-01-04T19:05:09.678-05:00Hi Jo, thanks, I love these challenges, as you kno...Hi Jo, thanks, I love these challenges, as you know. Thanks for the vote of confidence! Hope your Holiday and New Year celebration was fabulous! As far as a solution - I haven't decided.Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-13748231424241855182016-01-04T18:39:40.219-05:002016-01-04T18:39:40.219-05:00Magnificent story, Yolanda. :-) And as usual, one ...Magnificent story, Yolanda. :-) And as usual, one of your fabulous endings. "Since time began." SO GOOD!<br />I have a poem in mind for the blog hop. When I read that part, I thought, "oh no. Not this one." By the time I started typing, I had made my mind up to do the deed with a poem. *snort* Dang. You're good at convincing folks. :-) Happy New Year. (BTW, you are quite the poet. I'm impressed. Some brilliant words in your book. xoxoRobyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-19465153111314031102016-01-04T14:56:02.120-05:002016-01-04T14:56:02.120-05:00Aw. I'm glad he's not going to give up. Th...Aw. I'm glad he's not going to give up. This reminded me of my luck in the past with love. I hope things work out for him.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-4658439434077381102016-01-04T14:55:53.292-05:002016-01-04T14:55:53.292-05:00Aw. I'm glad he's not going to give up. Th...Aw. I'm glad he's not going to give up. This reminded me of my luck in the past with love. I hope things work out for him.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com