Papa's Approval
Co-Authored with Bill Bishop (aka Commando)26 total reviews
Comment from Eternal Muse
I loved your story. I was well told, with great descriptive ability and vision, and a superb use of a dialogue. Your characters are well defined, and I liked their interaction with one another. Thank you for the very cool author notes (smile).
I enjoyed this, thank you very much for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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I loved your story. I was well told, with great descriptive ability and vision, and a superb use of a dialogue. Your characters are well defined, and I liked their interaction with one another. Thank you for the very cool author notes (smile).
I enjoyed this, thank you very much for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Hi Eternal Muse! We are so glad you loved this story! :) Thank you so much for reading and reviewing it! Chapter 2 will be posted in the near future. Please forgive the delay in responding. We have been EXTREMELY busy preparing our first co-authored book for publication. It will be published before the end of next week. HURRAH! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from BethShelby
I enjoyed this story. I very familiar with the part of the country where your story is set as I live in Chattanooge now and go their often. I am also familiar with these kind of people although the story is set in more in my grandparens time. My grandpa dipped snuff and dad chewed tobacco and I know girls married young in those days.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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I enjoyed this story. I very familiar with the part of the country where your story is set as I live in Chattanooge now and go their often. I am also familiar with these kind of people although the story is set in more in my grandparens time. My grandpa dipped snuff and dad chewed tobacco and I know girls married young in those days.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Hi Beth! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing it! Chapter 2 will be posted in the near future. Thank you also for sharing about your family. :) Please forgive the delay in responding. We have been EXTREMELY busy preparing our first co-authored book for publication. It will be published before the end of next week. YAY! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
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Congratulations on the publication. That is exciting.
Beth
Comment from Simone John-Vanderpool
The beginning hooked me right in! I really loved the opening scene and lines. I think the Smoky Mountain Voice was a great addition for the characters, but I also think it could've been a little more subtle and still give us the character without it seeming forced. I am excited to hear more about this, and I'd like to know a little more about Elsie Mae's character.
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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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The beginning hooked me right in! I really loved the opening scene and lines. I think the Smoky Mountain Voice was a great addition for the characters, but I also think it could've been a little more subtle and still give us the character without it seeming forced. I am excited to hear more about this, and I'd like to know a little more about Elsie Mae's character.
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Comment Written 08-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Hi Simone, Thank you for reading and reviewing this first chapter. We're glad you enjoyed the opening scene and are excited to read more. So sorry it seemed forced to you. Sorry for the delay in responding. We've been VERY busy preparing our first co-authored book for publication. It will be published by the end of next week. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Liz O'Neill
Your personality comes out immediately with your fun simile: "We're grinnin' like two possums eatin' a sweet potato! " And we haven't even gotten into the story. I love regional dialects. I taught in a town in VT. where they spoke with an Appalachian dialect. One of the coolest things they had in their rules was using the a-verb..."I was asettin' there and seen him acomin' up the road." They didn't do so well on the culturally biased Standard English tests though. When we speak of dialects, there is no correctness. It is just the rules of their region; just not the Standard English form. You might consider rewording the disclaimer in your Special Note. This could be an opportunity to educate people about regional dialects. I definitely will be back.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Your personality comes out immediately with your fun simile: "We're grinnin' like two possums eatin' a sweet potato! " And we haven't even gotten into the story. I love regional dialects. I taught in a town in VT. where they spoke with an Appalachian dialect. One of the coolest things they had in their rules was using the a-verb..."I was asettin' there and seen him acomin' up the road." They didn't do so well on the culturally biased Standard English tests though. When we speak of dialects, there is no correctness. It is just the rules of their region; just not the Standard English form. You might consider rewording the disclaimer in your Special Note. This could be an opportunity to educate people about regional dialects. I definitely will be back.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Hi Liz! AWESOME review and great comments too! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this first chapter. Chapter 2 will be posted in the near future. Please forgive the delay in responding. We have been EXTREMELY busy preparing our first co-authored book for publication. It will be published before the end of next week. HURRAH! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Lucy de Welles
I don't have any 6 stars left. Sorry. This piece is absolutely perfect. Like all the other ones. What an interesting story. What's not to love about it? Fast paced, interesting, grabs and pulls reader in, colorful characters, lots of contrast, ambiance, country style, perky wording, leaves reader drooling for more.
Well done, Tootie
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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I don't have any 6 stars left. Sorry. This piece is absolutely perfect. Like all the other ones. What an interesting story. What's not to love about it? Fast paced, interesting, grabs and pulls reader in, colorful characters, lots of contrast, ambiance, country style, perky wording, leaves reader drooling for more.
Well done, Tootie
Comment Written 07-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Hi Lucy, Awww...so sweet about the six stars. No worries--your AWESOME review is enough. We're so glad you loved this first chapter! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing it! Chapter 2 will be posted in the near future. Please forgive the delay in responding. We have been EXTREMELY busy preparing our first co-authored book for publication. It will be published before the end of next week. YAY! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
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I am so excited for you! yay! I know it will fly high and far! Everyone will love it. We do!
xxLucy
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Awww, thank you, Lucy! We've done lots of editing to make the chapters flow together well. Story is even better! So glad you've enjoyed it. xxCathy & Bill
Comment from Melodie Michelle
I adore this story line as well as the dialect used for the times and the area;-)
Very well written and I would definitely recommend this book to others;-)
Everything works together and is on point!
I appreciate and thank you so very much for sharing and may God bless you and your family;-)
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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I adore this story line as well as the dialect used for the times and the area;-)
Very well written and I would definitely recommend this book to others;-)
Everything works together and is on point!
I appreciate and thank you so very much for sharing and may God bless you and your family;-)
Comment Written 07-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Hi Melodie, Thanks so much for dropping by to read and review this first chapter. We're so happy you adore it! The next chapter will be posted in the near future. Please forgive the delay in responding. We've been EXTREMELY busy preparing our first co-authored book for publication. It will be publsihed this week. YAY! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. God Bless you too!
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
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Congratulations on your book being published;-) YAY!
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Comment from Earl Corp
I'm glad I got in on the ground floor of this new novel. I enjoyed the way you used the Smoky Mountain dialect without making it to hard to read. I see a lot of potential here, and if it's ok I'm going to friemd you so I don't miss any installments.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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I'm glad I got in on the ground floor of this new novel. I enjoyed the way you used the Smoky Mountain dialect without making it to hard to read. I see a lot of potential here, and if it's ok I'm going to friemd you so I don't miss any installments.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Hi Earl, Thanks so much for reading and reviewing this first chapter. We're so glad you like it! Sorry it has taken so long to respond. We have been VERY busy preparing our first book for publication this month. Chapter 2 of Moonshine and Muscadine Wine has been written and will be posted in the near future. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Like the beginning chapter of your new book. I enjoy it as much as I do the other books you have written. So will the answer be yes or no? We'll soon find out when chapter two appears. I love the idea of the south and their culture.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Like the beginning chapter of your new book. I enjoy it as much as I do the other books you have written. So will the answer be yes or no? We'll soon find out when chapter two appears. I love the idea of the south and their culture.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Hi Rosemary, Thanks so much for reading and reviewing this first chapter. We are glad you liked it! So sweet what you say about all of our books! We really appreciate the continued support. Chapter 2 of Moonshine and Muscadine Wine will be posted in the near future. Please forgive the delay in responding. We have been EXTREMELY busy preparing our first co-authored book for publication. It will be published before the end of next week. YAY! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from R. Hiland
Nice work. The story moves along smoothly, the characters are being defined nicely--Elsie Mae seems a bit forward, but hey, she's your Grandma--and I'll look forward to the next chapter.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Nice work. The story moves along smoothly, the characters are being defined nicely--Elsie Mae seems a bit forward, but hey, she's your Grandma--and I'll look forward to the next chapter.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Hi R. Hiland! Thanks for stopping by to read and review this chapter. We really appreciate the great comments and support. Chapter 2 will be posted in the near future. Please forgive the delay in responding. We have been EXTREMELY busy preparing our first co-authored book for publication. It will be published before the end of next week. HURRAH! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Iza Deleanu
WOW, 18 and 16, young to get married, but I understand the rush to get a heir before the war starts. Also getting the love of his life to wait for him, will make him more careful and will boost his desire to live and come back to her. Clever this little boy. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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WOW, 18 and 16, young to get married, but I understand the rush to get a heir before the war starts. Also getting the love of his life to wait for him, will make him more careful and will boost his desire to live and come back to her. Clever this little boy. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020
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Hi Iza, Great comments! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this first chapter. Chapter 2 will be posted in the near future. Please forgive the delay in responding. We have been VERY busy preparing our first co-authored book for publication. It will be published within the next week. HURRAH! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy