tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post3535392359967928189..comments2024-02-06T13:45:36.900-06:00Comments on Bibliophilic Blather: Mourning MaeveKaren Wojcik Bernerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824421839546160653noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-57829869503039691652012-08-03T07:47:04.225-05:002012-08-03T07:47:04.225-05:00Thank you, John.Thank you, John.Karen Wojcik Bernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824421839546160653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-28622204248329000052012-08-02T23:39:12.036-05:002012-08-02T23:39:12.036-05:00Gracious and captivating - if only someone would b...Gracious and captivating - if only someone would be that kind to my memory after I expire. It was nice to read a different sort of remembrance in the time when everyone is preoccupied over Vidal.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-77236027878296767652012-08-02T13:38:56.681-05:002012-08-02T13:38:56.681-05:00Linda, you're right. Her voice will definitely...Linda, you're right. Her voice will definitely be missed.<br /><br />Lynn, I have seen that. Was just watching yesterday, as a matter of fact! Thank you for passing it along.<br /><br />Jess, I'm really grateful for that as well. Thanks for your comments.Karen Wojcik Bernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824421839546160653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-13397952020020098692012-08-02T12:26:49.095-05:002012-08-02T12:26:49.095-05:00What a lovely post and tribute to a great author. ...What a lovely post and tribute to a great author. I read Circle of Friends and quite a few other books by Maeve. You described her books perfectly- a warm hug. I think her personal reply to you shows a lot about her character. So glad you had the chance to meet her. So sorry to hear of her passing. <br /><br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-13959718714271434042012-08-01T18:38:18.080-05:002012-08-01T18:38:18.080-05:00This post reminded me of the handwritten reply I r...This post reminded me of the handwritten reply I received from an author whose book helped change my life. I have yet to send a reply to her!<br /><br />After your post I came across this on Twitter; have you seen it?:<br />http://bestsellerlabs.com/maeve-binchy-her-writing-secrets-interview/<br /><br />What wonderful tips from her for writers! After I listened to her Irish voice awhile I decided I must read at least one of her books. Thanks, Karen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-74018378999756863862012-08-01T16:10:33.146-05:002012-08-01T16:10:33.146-05:00I have read several of her books and now I will se...I have read several of her books and now I will search out more. Her voice will be missed.Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-5129915219056826272012-08-01T15:09:22.910-05:002012-08-01T15:09:22.910-05:00Becky, glad to hear from another Maeve Binchy fan....Becky, glad to hear from another Maeve Binchy fan.Karen Wojcik Bernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824421839546160653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-43097511636178883122012-08-01T12:45:48.310-05:002012-08-01T12:45:48.310-05:00Karen, reading this just now gave me goosebumps. I...Karen, reading this just now gave me goosebumps. I'm so glad you wrote about Maeve. (Yes, I refer to her on a first name basis, but I never corresponded with her, as you did!)I don't remember how I found Maeve's books, but it was a very long time ago. It was probably in the library, while I just mindlessly searched for a book I'd like. I own a few of the hardcover books, and a paperback or two. Her books really were beautifully written, drawing me into the story, the town, the homes. They weren't romance novels, there were stories about life and people (mostly women) and emotions, etc. I just LOVE your mantel tribute to her. Thanks so much for this lovely post.BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-50154399744365795632012-08-01T12:15:35.334-05:002012-08-01T12:15:35.334-05:00angel011 and R. Doug: You are both right--it defin...angel011 and R. Doug: You are both right--it definitely feels like losing a friend or family member.Karen Wojcik Bernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824421839546160653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-83804237513414497302012-08-01T10:44:31.001-05:002012-08-01T10:44:31.001-05:00I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost one ...I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost one of your favorite authors. It's almost like losing a close member of the family when that happens.R. Doug Wickerhttp://rdougwicker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-15735286998851246432012-08-01T08:11:11.284-05:002012-08-01T08:11:11.284-05:00It's always so sad to lose a literary great.It's always so sad to lose a literary great.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-45614418801521142392012-08-01T07:34:36.078-05:002012-08-01T07:34:36.078-05:00I agree with Leah, losing a favorite writer is ind...I agree with Leah, losing a favorite writer is indeed like losing a friend. I hope you find some comfort in rereading her books.angel011https://www.blogger.com/profile/02603101632272208797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-14822688100159384722012-08-01T07:13:57.276-05:002012-08-01T07:13:57.276-05:00Thanks so much, Leah. Yesterday, I ended up buying...Thanks so much, Leah. Yesterday, I ended up buying hardcovers of the worn-out paperbacks I have of her old books so they can be on my shelves longer.Karen Wojcik Bernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824421839546160653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828018556387318808.post-80819415694906680712012-08-01T06:54:40.333-05:002012-08-01T06:54:40.333-05:00Oh Karen, I'm so sorry. Losing a favorite writ...Oh Karen, I'm so sorry. Losing a favorite writer is losing a friend who somehow gets you. I've never read her work but in honor of her passing and your friendship I intend to purchase Circle of Friends. Sending a cyber hug (((Karen)))Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.com