tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post2442269445254771088..comments2024-03-27T23:13:43.597-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose Publications: PRP New Release: Cast Away Heart by Sarah J. McNeal -- GiveawayLivia J Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-68908684162573845712014-07-15T08:10:05.783-05:002014-07-15T08:10:05.783-05:00Email sent to you this morning Sarah. Wow! I'...Email sent to you this morning Sarah. Wow! I'm so excited. Thank you, and congratulations on your new book! ~ConnieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378090146801861924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-67951462539856738262014-07-12T16:16:54.248-05:002014-07-12T16:16:54.248-05:00The winner of a digital copy of CAST AWAY HEART is...The winner of a digital copy of CAST AWAY HEART is.......<br />Connie Bowen!! Congratulations!<br />Connie, please email me with your email address at <br />starcriter at yahoo dot com and I will send you your prize. Thank you so much for commenting on my blog.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-35594723431281962142014-07-12T07:47:03.814-05:002014-07-12T07:47:03.814-05:00The original was very spicy, Livia. It took some w...The original was very spicy, Livia. It took some work to get the right amount of spice to allow the heart of the story to come forward.<br />You're such a busy woman, Livia, I really appreciate you taking the time to come by. I guess you can see from the comments what a wonderful cover you created. The work you and Cheryl do produces the writer's dream team. My thanks to you both. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-77986355288519499612014-07-12T07:32:00.018-05:002014-07-12T07:32:00.018-05:00You're right, Barb, we do take those who love ...You're right, Barb, we do take those who love us for granted, or don't see the degree of their love for us. And sometimes we pin our hopes and dreams on the wrong person.<br />I appreciate you taking the time to come by and comment.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-10522045397757036072014-07-12T07:22:32.204-05:002014-07-12T07:22:32.204-05:00Laurel, the magnificent cover is by Livia W. Reaso...Laurel, the magnificent cover is by Livia W. Reasoner. It is thing of beauty. Thank you so much for dropping by.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-64463153600733531082014-07-11T22:03:26.478-05:002014-07-11T22:03:26.478-05:00Sorry I'm late to comment. Sarah, the cover is...Sorry I'm late to comment. Sarah, the cover is lovely and fits the story. The story line is bittersweet. Sometimes we can't see what's right in front of us----we are so busy looking back and trying to relive the past. Congratulations!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396020400398531264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-69696723887316196612014-07-11T20:21:08.886-05:002014-07-11T20:21:08.886-05:00It looks like a great book, awesome cover. T hanks...It looks like a great book, awesome cover. T hanks for the giveaway.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889673912834939807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-87434691693825572012014-07-11T14:16:33.654-05:002014-07-11T14:16:33.654-05:00Thank you so much for commenting, Connie. I apprec...Thank you so much for commenting, Connie. I appreciate it.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-20440040536116672132014-07-11T13:11:36.789-05:002014-07-11T13:11:36.789-05:00Congratulations Sarah. Nice cover and blurb, it so...Congratulations Sarah. Nice cover and blurb, it sounds wonderful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378090146801861924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-40931227690616988972014-07-11T12:15:52.554-05:002014-07-11T12:15:52.554-05:00That comment did finally post, but since it was a ...That comment did finally post, but since it was a repeat, I ditched it.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-65214519077939006012014-07-11T12:14:56.419-05:002014-07-11T12:14:56.419-05:00Yes Cheryl, I am so much happier with the toned do...Yes Cheryl, I am so much happier with the toned down sex scenes so this story could have more meaning and depth to it. When I saw that piano crumbling to its death, not allowed to even be used in a school for kids, it just got me right in my heart. How could anyone intentionally do such a thing? I'm happy this book will finally go on the journey it was supposed to. <br />It is extraordinary Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-11873263022020746842014-07-11T12:12:58.805-05:002014-07-11T12:12:58.805-05:00And Sarah, I really believe it achieves what you w...And Sarah, I really believe it achieves what you wanted it to even better this way! We really know what Nickoli's heart is.<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-51409725504276559402014-07-11T12:03:30.431-05:002014-07-11T12:03:30.431-05:00That's true, Kathleen. This story first came o...That's true, Kathleen. This story first came out at another publisher who required strong sex scenes. When they decided to go solely as an erotic publisher, I just couldn't stay there. I let this story just sit there for a long time--years. I wanted the story to be about the central theme, not sex, so Cheryl helped me achieve that. I had to leave in some of the spicy stuff to keep NickoliSarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-20942273905932833412014-07-11T11:57:05.158-05:002014-07-11T11:57:05.158-05:00Hey Doris, thank you so much for coming by and lea...Hey Doris, thank you so much for coming by and leaving a sweet comment. All I can say is, I wish I had a Nickoli Vesa in my life. LOLSarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-84886414033277481222014-07-11T11:45:02.177-05:002014-07-11T11:45:02.177-05:00I loved this story, Sarah. I had a beautiful white...I loved this story, Sarah. I had a beautiful white baby grand piano years ago, and when I was reading this, all I could think of was that piano, and of course, the wonderful, poignant analogy you made. I really liked the way this story turned out. Sometimes, less is more, as we say, and I know you are happy with the outcome, too! That makes it all worthwhile for me as an editor--to know I've Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-14110057967280497552014-07-11T10:54:22.826-05:002014-07-11T10:54:22.826-05:00Sarah, that is one of the most poignant descriptio...Sarah, that is one of the most poignant descriptions of neglect I have ever read. Cuts straight to the soul for anyone who has ever loved anything, not just musical instruments. I know I'm going to love this story.<br /><br />Big congrats on the release, sweetheart! Cheryl said you cut the hot sex, but it sounds to me like you're happier with the result -- and that's very, very Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-55275479839023450062014-07-11T10:45:22.754-05:002014-07-11T10:45:22.754-05:00You had me at piano. Sounds wonderful, is on the ...You had me at piano. Sounds wonderful, is on the list already. Music, love, finding yourself and that someone special...I'll stop now. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-47520188235563474862014-07-11T09:21:28.966-05:002014-07-11T09:21:28.966-05:00Linda, the cover was designed by Livia Washam Reas...Linda, the cover was designed by Livia Washam Reasoner who does amazing covers for PRP. She really captured the essence of this story. Cast Away Heart is based on a real life event. On my way to work, I saw a beautiful baby grand piano sitting in the front yard of a house. At first I thought the people were trying to figure out how to get it into their house, but as time went by, and it stood outSarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-13676328913277506622014-07-11T09:15:30.515-05:002014-07-11T09:15:30.515-05:00My first comment disappeared.
Thank you for your ...My first comment disappeared. <br />Thank you for your kind words, Celia. This book first came out with another publisher who required spicy sex scenes. With Cheryl's terrific editing skills, it has really evolved. It's spicier than I usually write, and it's contemporary without any paranormal elements, so it's different in that way. I created the hero from a Romanian doctor I Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-1245749120827862852014-07-11T09:05:48.778-05:002014-07-11T09:05:48.778-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-69067635846800685552014-07-11T08:49:18.533-05:002014-07-11T08:49:18.533-05:00Congratulations on your new book Sarah. The nice c...Congratulations on your new book Sarah. The nice cover is an eye-catcher!Linda Hubalekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720726064455839808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-63345051470779514252014-07-11T08:43:30.882-05:002014-07-11T08:43:30.882-05:00Sarah--the cover is beautiful. Very classy and emo...Sarah--the cover is beautiful. Very classy and emotional.<br />The excerpt is well-chosen, for it gives a wonderful glimpse into these two people's lives and connection, without giving anything away.<br />Congratulations. I know it will be a good story--just like your others.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.com