tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post2063727715055574267..comments2024-03-27T23:13:43.597-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose Publications: Heroes Should Go To The DogsLivia J Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-24747484542313900912014-02-06T08:14:37.853-06:002014-02-06T08:14:37.853-06:00Perhaps we can attribute the disappearing comments...Perhaps we can attribute the disappearing comments to the wonky gears of Goggle. I've had it happen to me too. I felt like I'd lost my magic or something (like I had magic in the first place. LOL) I'm glad you kept trying and really appreciate your comment all the more for the effort you put forth. Thank you, Jacquie.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-91677474551104762472014-02-06T08:11:12.973-06:002014-02-06T08:11:12.973-06:00You're right, Shel. Of course, by the villain ...You're right, Shel. Of course, by the villain showing some heart for animals, that says he's redemable--and maybe a story about his redemption could be forthcoming. <br />Thank you so much for visiting me and commenting. I really appreciate it.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-44954162225589977662014-02-06T08:08:13.863-06:002014-02-06T08:08:13.863-06:00Dang Kathy, now there's a hero who really care...Dang Kathy, now there's a hero who really cares about animals who've experienced the worst of human behavior. You didn't mention the name of your book.<br />Thank you for your kind words about Banjo. He was just supposed to be a character in Harmonica Joe's Reluctant Bride, but he just stole my heart. He's a rough talking, tough kid from the streets who has a beautiful heart.<Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-75472943590111060732014-02-06T01:05:22.874-06:002014-02-06T01:05:22.874-06:00Not sure what's happening here--this is the th...Not sure what's happening here--this is the third time I've tried to comment. Loved your excerpt, Sarah. <br /><br />(All the other stuff went to the ether. Oh, well.)Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-91632887880800945592014-02-05T20:48:40.306-06:002014-02-05T20:48:40.306-06:00Great points about using animals to flesh out char...Great points about using animals to flesh out characters. The opposite dynamic can be effective, too: instead of the villain being mean to animals, the mean-hearted villain could have a soft spot for animals - he's bad, but not all bad.Shel Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493140059859176864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-32939267999869069552014-02-05T20:30:16.524-06:002014-02-05T20:30:16.524-06:00Great post Sarah, animals are a great way to show ...Great post Sarah, animals are a great way to show character without telling.<br />In my new book, one of the first times the heroine sees the hero, he is playing with a kitten, the next he's throwing a stick for a dog. The first time she sees his ranch they are greeted by a blind dog, and a three-legged dog. When she goes to the barn she finds a one-eyed cat and in the corral she sees a horseKathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-72125858035047506532014-02-05T18:02:15.363-06:002014-02-05T18:02:15.363-06:00Kathleen, I Will get that book and a box of tissu...Kathleen, I Will get that book and a box of tissues.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-69371537866221545152014-02-05T18:00:22.857-06:002014-02-05T18:00:22.857-06:00I saw the documentary about the killing of dolphin...I saw the documentary about the killing of dolphins in Japan and I wept. They still kill whales, too. I just don't understand the senseless need to kill these intelligent creatures to eat as a delicacy. Why don't they eat cockroaches instead? Thank you so much for your comments, Kristy.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-12890268778658515582014-02-05T17:52:21.276-06:002014-02-05T17:52:21.276-06:00I've been to your Facebook page and seen your ...I've been to your Facebook page and seen your posts about animals who need someone to rescue them, so I know you feel the same as I do about them. I need to read that book<br />Thank you for your kind words about Fly Away Heart.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-2790959204391270402014-02-05T17:33:27.399-06:002014-02-05T17:33:27.399-06:00Celia, it's difficult to understand why some h...Celia, it's difficult to understand why some humans so cruelly victimize and mistreat animals like unscrupulous breeders and those who advocate dog fighting. It's as if these people are wired without a conscience or sense of what's right or wrong.<br />Thank you so much for your kindness and support.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-32158090407515623422014-02-05T17:26:01.839-06:002014-02-05T17:26:01.839-06:00Shirl, movies about animals get to me, too. I crie...Shirl, movies about animals get to me, too. I cried during War Horse and the loyal dog who waited at the train station for his master to return for 10 years, Hachi<br />They break my heart.<br />Thank you so much for commenting.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-13116189519983484522014-02-05T17:07:26.923-06:002014-02-05T17:07:26.923-06:00Wonderful post, Sarah. I couldn't get by witho...Wonderful post, Sarah. I couldn't get by without my dogs. They're just the best. In my latest book I included a lot of animals. It just felt right, which I was very glad about. I'd wanted to use animals in other stories, but didn't want to force it. I have to admit to a reluctance to enter shelters--I think I won't be able to handle it. But that's just selfish on my part. Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-25100606599067273442014-02-05T17:04:04.373-06:002014-02-05T17:04:04.373-06:00Anyone who writes western historical fiction and h...Anyone who writes western historical fiction and has not read St. Agnes' Stand, READ IT. RIGHT NOW. It's short and beyond powerful. (Cheryl's right about the dog and the box of tissues.) :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-82945009348331071122014-02-05T16:58:06.826-06:002014-02-05T16:58:06.826-06:00Sarah, I love this post, cause you know how I am a...Sarah, I love this post, cause you know how I am about animals! LOL I sometimes use animals like you're talking about, to show the personality of the hero. It's one of the best ways, in my opinion, to do that. Sometimes I use kids for the same purpose. One of the best examples of using a dog in a western is the book St. Agnes' Stand by Thomas Eidson. If you don't use a box of Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-24088251426083218582014-02-05T16:47:26.021-06:002014-02-05T16:47:26.021-06:00Oh, my yes,.we hate to see or hear about an abused...Oh, my yes,.we hate to see or hear about an abused dog, or any animal. Humans, yes, but sometimes humans can save themselves...but a chained dog? He has no chance. I think you did the right thing by including an abused dog in your story. <br />About a dog knowing about a person. I think this is true, too.<br />Good post, and I like the premise of the story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-48000118716309771542014-02-05T16:00:03.247-06:002014-02-05T16:00:03.247-06:00I am an animal lover also and especially my dog(s...I am an animal lover also and especially my dog(s). I totally agree with you on them sensing if a person is good or bad. I have had that happen a lot. I love dogs in a story, but am so broken hearted if they are killed or badly hurt, mentally or physically. One of my favorite stories was about a dog, horse and cat left behind and I cried like a baby and still do when I think about it. Just Shirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05443382880166101963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-88574216305169367142014-02-05T13:17:22.753-06:002014-02-05T13:17:22.753-06:00Little dogs are more likely to bite than big ones....Little dogs are more likely to bite than big ones. Lily doesn't like the mail person. She barks like she wants to eat the person. I do praise her because it's her job to let me know when strangers are at the door. She's just doing her job. I used to have Scotties. They're more like your doggies. Nothing gets by them and they put up with no shenanigans from people they don't Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-8602794216105995252014-02-05T13:07:32.942-06:002014-02-05T13:07:32.942-06:00I wish I had the money to do more, too, Doris. If ...I wish I had the money to do more, too, Doris. If I won the lottery, I would love to contribute something really big to a rescue. <br />Thank you so much for coming by and leaving a comment.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-70836677909206129452014-02-05T12:45:26.116-06:002014-02-05T12:45:26.116-06:00Tanya, I'm so glad to hear you are a member of...Tanya, I'm so glad to hear you are a member of Defenders, ASPCA and other organizations to help animals. I went to a local animal shelter once and bawled like a baby when I left at the misery I saw in there. They look like lost souls begging for someone to care about them. Cheryl's FB page chokes me up when I see some of the animals that need help. I loved the story of the cows. I Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-36881737696694604822014-02-05T12:28:32.628-06:002014-02-05T12:28:32.628-06:00Like Tanya, animals are critical to me. I'm t...Like Tanya, animals are critical to me. I'm typing with one of my Chihuahua/Min.Pins sprawled in my lap. Well, as much as a 9 pound dog can sprawl. The way a character responds to animals is a quick window into their soul. I can't judge people by the reactions of our crazy little varmints, however, They want to gnaw on everyone except family, fierce little girls that they are. They Livia J Washburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-85396578770269770272014-02-05T12:23:53.281-06:002014-02-05T12:23:53.281-06:00Ohmagosh, a cowgirl mustn't forget her sidekic...Ohmagosh, a cowgirl mustn't forget her sidekick critter. Thanks for posting on Facebook about my blog today, Kathleen. I really appreciate your help. You're such a pal.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-33484707192548827032014-02-05T12:18:28.697-06:002014-02-05T12:18:28.697-06:00Great post, and if it has to do with animals my he...Great post, and if it has to do with animals my heart is already engaged. In real life wish I had the money to care for all that need care. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-34567234915472258832014-02-05T12:14:45.791-06:002014-02-05T12:14:45.791-06:00Oh goodness, I'm practically bawling. Animals ...Oh goodness, I'm practically bawling. Animals are critical to me. I am a proud Defender of Wildlife passionate about the preservation of wolves in the wild, support the ASPCA, and I volunteer actively at our local horse rescue and support a donkey rescue in Israel.<br /><br />I had the outlaw-hero's horse get shot dead in Outlaw in Love, but...I don't know how easily I could kill off Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-37655741868014909442014-02-05T11:04:29.673-06:002014-02-05T11:04:29.673-06:00Sarah, I'm looking forward to reading this lat...Sarah, I'm looking forward to reading this latest installment in the Wildings family chronicles. Love me some Wildings!<br /><br />I always enjoy reading stories in which animals play a significant role. I try to include them in my stories, as well. Sometimes that works, and sometimes it doesn't. About half the time, I get halfway through the writing, only to realize I've forgotten Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.com