Comments on: Inspiration for The Lace Reader http://www.brunoniabarry.com/blog/2008/06/19/inspiration-for-the-lace-reader/ The Blog of Brunonia Barry, Author of "The Lace Reader" Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:28:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Julie Reitz http://www.brunoniabarry.com/blog/2008/06/19/inspiration-for-the-lace-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-501 Julie Reitz Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:47:17 +0000 http://www.lacereader.com/blog/?p=8#comment-501 Dear Ms Barry, Did you choose the heroine's name 'Towner' for a particular reason? Thank you! Julia Dear Ms Barry,

Did you choose the heroine’s name ‘Towner’ for a particular reason?

Thank you!

Julia

]]> By: Katherine Christensen http://www.brunoniabarry.com/blog/2008/06/19/inspiration-for-the-lace-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Katherine Christensen Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:12:51 +0000 http://www.lacereader.com/blog/?p=8#comment-149 Dear Brunonia, It is so wonderful to see your hard work and brave efforts in pursuing an alternate path for publishing become so successful. You truly are an inspiration to those of us who have a passion for “spinning a yarn”, in our own time and our own way. I am looking forward to your up coming visit to Washington State. I hope the line is not too long to get an autographed copy of your novel from you in person. Best wishes, Katherine Christensen Dear Brunonia,
It is so wonderful to see your hard work and brave efforts in pursuing an alternate path for publishing become so successful. You truly are an inspiration to those of us who have a passion for “spinning a yarn”, in our own time and our own way. I am looking forward to your up coming visit to Washington State. I hope the line is not too long to get an autographed copy of your novel from you in person.
Best wishes,
Katherine Christensen

]]> By: Dear Brunonia http://www.brunoniabarry.com/blog/2008/06/19/inspiration-for-the-lace-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Dear Brunonia Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:22:42 +0000 http://www.lacereader.com/blog/?p=8#comment-124 I first heard of your book from my blog friend bookclubgirl.com. By the way if you don't know of it. You should take a peek once in awhile. Anyway she was promoting your book. And I was one of the person's she sent a copy to. I wrote a small post on my blog to visit your site. I have no excuse. I lent this book to a friend, I think we will be adding this to book club this when it comes out in paperback. The last time I was so excited to read a book was The Thirteenth Tale by Dianne Setterfield. Your book reminds me of hers with gothic setting, mystery, mystical etc. Now remember I did not read it yet. I was brought up every summer in Nantasket Beach. I have a uncle that I used to visit in Marble Head I think that is near you. I always love to read books with the setting in New England it is very nostalgic for me. It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Not sure why. It may remind me of my grandparents home near the ocean. But I don't know why I am sharing this. But I am listening to your audio of the ocean and it reminds me of Nantasket. You see also there was a old library on the cliffs and you could always hear the ocean in the background. It gives me such warmth. When I do start reading the book I am going to set my computer to the audio sounds of your website( The ocean). I have a funny feeling that I have been putting it off reading your book. Because I know I am going to enjoy it and not want it to end. When your book tour is over would you think about conference call? I know this is nervy, but is there any way that you would send copies of Lace Reader to our book club??? I have had other authors do this. I was just wondering if you would consider it. Most of your publcity is up north. Our group is in Myrtle Beach, SC. This would be a great way to publicize your book. Also at every book club meeting I post a review on my blog about our meeting and the book. This would be great publcity. If you are interested you can reply to bookmark60@hotmail.com. Also visit my blog when you have time. I am sure you are still on your book tour. Unfortunately in SC we never get book signings from authors. I wish you could come down here. But we do not have many cultural events. Myrtle Beach is much smaller than NYC, or Boston I first heard of your book from my blog friend bookclubgirl.com. By the way if you don’t know of it. You should take a peek once in awhile. Anyway she was promoting your book. And I was one of the person’s she sent a copy to. I wrote a small post on my blog to visit your site. I have no excuse. I lent this book to a friend, I think we will be adding this to book club this when it comes out in paperback. The last time I was so excited to read a book was The Thirteenth Tale by Dianne Setterfield.
Your book reminds me of hers with gothic setting, mystery, mystical etc. Now remember I did not read it yet. I was brought up every summer in Nantasket Beach. I have a uncle that I used to visit in Marble Head I think that is near you. I always love to read books with the setting in New England it is very nostalgic for me. It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Not sure why. It may remind me of my grandparents home near the ocean. But I don’t know why I am sharing this. But I am listening to your audio of the ocean and it reminds me of Nantasket. You see also there was a old library on the cliffs and you could always hear the ocean in the background. It gives me such warmth. When I do start reading the book I am going to set my computer to the audio sounds of your website( The ocean). I have a funny feeling that I have been putting it off reading your book. Because I know I am going to enjoy it and not want it to end.
When your book tour is over would you think about conference call?
I know this is nervy, but is there any way that you would send copies of Lace Reader to our book club??? I have had other authors do this. I was just wondering if you would consider it. Most of your publcity is up north. Our group is in Myrtle Beach, SC. This would be a great way to publicize your book. Also at every book club meeting I post a review on my blog about our meeting and the book. This would be great publcity.
If you are interested you can reply to bookmark60@hotmail.com.
Also visit my blog when you have time. I am sure you are still on your book tour.
Unfortunately in SC we never get book signings from authors. I wish you could come down here. But we do not have many cultural events. Myrtle Beach is much smaller than NYC, or Boston

]]> By: Penni http://www.brunoniabarry.com/blog/2008/06/19/inspiration-for-the-lace-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Penni Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:11:47 +0000 http://www.lacereader.com/blog/?p=8#comment-110 I am looking for questions from The Lace Reader to use in a Book Club discussion. I really want to read at the same time as my fellow club members. So I would like some questions already used by prior readers. Questions from Ms. Barry would be incredible to use. We like no more than 20 questions so the discussion does not last all night seeing that we all have families to go home to. Can anyone help me with this?? Thanks, Penni TX I am looking for questions from The Lace Reader to use in a Book Club discussion.
I really want to read at the same time as my fellow club members. So I would like some questions already used by prior readers. Questions from Ms. Barry would be incredible to use. We like no more than 20 questions so the discussion does not last all night seeing that we all have families to go home to. Can anyone help me with this??
Thanks,
Penni
TX

]]> By: LaDonna Shafer http://www.brunoniabarry.com/blog/2008/06/19/inspiration-for-the-lace-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-79 LaDonna Shafer Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:11:42 +0000 http://www.lacereader.com/blog/?p=8#comment-79 It's been quite a while since I have been unable to put down a story or found myself choked with emotion at the end. Thank you for making your dream available to us. I see you love libraries. I'm with the friends and if you ever find yourself passing through Salina, Kansas, stop in so we can tell you in person how much we enjoyed your magical story. Congratulations on your success! It’s been quite a while since I have been unable to put down a story or found myself choked with emotion at the end. Thank you for making your dream available to us.

I see you love libraries. I’m with the friends and if you ever find yourself passing through Salina, Kansas, stop in so we can tell you in person how much we enjoyed your magical story.

Congratulations on your success!

]]> By: Joyce King http://www.brunoniabarry.com/blog/2008/06/19/inspiration-for-the-lace-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Joyce King Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:20:56 +0000 http://www.lacereader.com/blog/?p=8#comment-78 Dear Ms Barry Thank you so much for a wonderful read. You did a magnificent job combining history, humor, suspense and magic. Your characters were vividly brought to life through your fabulous descriptions. You captured many aspects of Salem, both past and present it was a joy to follow the story on land and sea. You had my heart pounding with your exciting twists and turns, described with just enough fear and breath holding scenes to make one read faster and faster. Totally enjoyable. Quite an imagination. Thanks again. I look forward to your next book. Dear Ms Barry
Thank you so much for a wonderful read. You did a magnificent job combining history, humor, suspense and magic. Your characters were vividly brought to life through your fabulous descriptions. You captured many aspects of Salem, both past and present it was a joy to follow the story on land and sea. You had my heart pounding with your exciting twists and turns, described with just enough fear and breath holding scenes to make one read faster and faster. Totally enjoyable. Quite an imagination. Thanks again. I look forward to your next book.

]]> By: susie hearst http://www.brunoniabarry.com/blog/2008/06/19/inspiration-for-the-lace-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-72 susie hearst Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:40:56 +0000 http://www.lacereader.com/blog/?p=8#comment-72 Dear Ms. Barry Iheard your interview on the radio (NPR)this morning. You were interested in contacting someone who weaves dog fur . There is a woman near St. Louis who does this. I had a beautiful warm scarf made from the fur of my two golden retrievers one of whom has since passed away. It is a wonderful keepsake. The woman's name is Fran Pike --636-441-3895. www.roverscomb.com I hope this is useful to you. I can't wait to buy your book. Susan Hearst 112 Heatherwood Dr. St. Louis, Mo. 63132 Dear Ms. Barry
Iheard your interview on the radio (NPR)this morning. You were interested in contacting someone who weaves dog fur . There is a woman near St. Louis who does this. I had a beautiful warm scarf made from the fur of my two golden retrievers one of whom has since passed away. It is a wonderful keepsake. The woman’s name is Fran Pike –636-441-3895. http://www.roverscomb.com I hope this is useful to you. I can’t wait to buy your book.
Susan Hearst
112 Heatherwood Dr.
St. Louis, Mo. 63132

]]> By: Brunonia http://www.brunoniabarry.com/blog/2008/06/19/inspiration-for-the-lace-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Brunonia Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:08:42 +0000 http://www.lacereader.com/blog/?p=8#comment-71 J.J., As far as I know, lace reading was something that first appeared in one of my dreams. When I woke up, the image stayed with me and surprisingly, it predicted something that happened later in the day. Based on that, I felt compelled to write about it. I started with a short story and over time found myself adding more characters and plot twists. Eventually, I ended up with an entire novel. Brunonia J.J.,

As far as I know, lace reading was something that first appeared in one of my dreams. When I woke up, the image stayed with me and surprisingly, it predicted something that happened later in the day. Based on that, I felt compelled to write about it. I started with a short story and over time found myself adding more characters and plot twists. Eventually, I ended up with an entire novel.

Brunonia

]]> By: J.J. http://www.brunoniabarry.com/blog/2008/06/19/inspiration-for-the-lace-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-33 J.J. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:09:53 +0000 http://www.lacereader.com/blog/?p=8#comment-33 I am somewhat mystified - I posted a comment last night - it showed as #5 and now it appears to be gone. So, as Eva says there "are no coincidences" I gues there is some meaning to this. What I was questioning - I have checked out Google and cannot find any references to 'lace reading' as a psychic form. Is it something you, B. Barry, created? or is there a traadition of it? I am so intrigued. I would appreciate your comments - and by the way? Your book is so captivating. I am in its thrall. J.J. Loughran Denver, CO P.S. I read it from the bookstore where I work - a Barnes & Noble in Aurora, Colorado - a suburb of Denver. Brava I am somewhat mystified – I posted a comment last night – it showed as #5 and now it appears to be gone. So, as Eva says there “are no coincidences” I gues there is some meaning to this.

What I was questioning – I have checked out Google and cannot find any references to ‘lace reading’ as a psychic form. Is it something you, B. Barry, created? or is there a traadition of it? I am so intrigued.

I would appreciate your comments – and by the way? Your book is so captivating. I am in its thrall.

J.J. Loughran
Denver, CO

P.S. I read it from the bookstore where I work – a Barnes & Noble in Aurora, Colorado – a suburb of Denver. Brava

]]> By: cranton http://www.brunoniabarry.com/blog/2008/06/19/inspiration-for-the-lace-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-28 cranton Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:03:41 +0000 http://www.lacereader.com/blog/?p=8#comment-28 I was given an advanced copy as I concierge on the Salem Boston Ferry. I can't wait until people start coming to Salem to see all the places the Towner visited. I read a lot and especially like this type of book. Have to tell you, the ending was a real surprise. I didn't see it coming, but it made perfect sense. I was given an advanced copy as I concierge on the Salem Boston Ferry. I can’t wait until people start coming to Salem to see all the places the Towner visited. I read a lot and especially like this type of book. Have to tell you, the ending was a real surprise. I didn’t see it coming, but it made perfect sense.

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