tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post5796641648964733854..comments2024-03-07T02:53:47.674-06:00Comments on Bish Denham : Interview With Judy CroomeBish Denhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-11410101592563762872011-09-27T13:26:31.315-05:002011-09-27T13:26:31.315-05:00Nutschell: Never give up! Really, it's worth a...Nutschell: Never give up! Really, it's worth all the trials when you finally get the point of knowing your book is out there and being read! Never give up! :)<br /><br />Ron: Bish's blog is great - one of my favourite places to visit!Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-72735154385381535632011-09-25T19:09:32.415-05:002011-09-25T19:09:32.415-05:00Fantastic interview. Thanks for posting this. So v...Fantastic interview. Thanks for posting this. So very inspiring. Nice blog you have!Ronald L. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649046677631873728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-88050094430314169172011-09-23T11:52:12.672-05:002011-09-23T11:52:12.672-05:00Great interview! I love reading about an author...Great interview! I love reading about an author's journey to publication. It gives me hope and inspires me to keep on writing!<br />nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-68607709548028579162011-09-22T04:33:51.838-05:002011-09-22T04:33:51.838-05:00Arooj: hope you get to read the complete book one ...Arooj: hope you get to read the complete book one day, you can read <a href="http://dancingintheshadowsoflove.blogspot.com/2011/06/read-chapter-one-of-dancing-in-shadows.html" rel="nofollow">first chapter here</a><br /><br />Misha: YAY! Me too!! Mangoes should be the national fruit of SA!<br /><br />CYNTHIA: I also enjoy reading about the workings of a writer's mind..makes me feel I'm not so alone in my craziness!! :)<br /><br />LEE: A l-o-n-g journey, but a worthwhile one!<br /><br />MARCIA: Glad you could stop by!Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-49716087909624183602011-09-21T19:20:26.860-05:002011-09-21T19:20:26.860-05:00Super interview! Thanks!Super interview! Thanks!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-68675194577839782272011-09-21T18:38:03.370-05:002011-09-21T18:38:03.370-05:00Quite an amazing journey to publication. It's...Quite an amazing journey to publication. It's good that you hung in there and didn't give up.<br />The story in the book sounds interesting as well. I wish you much success with it.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-30975663963881800722011-09-21T14:36:30.849-05:002011-09-21T14:36:30.849-05:00Interesting interview. I always love reading how a...Interesting interview. I always love reading how authors work and come to get their novels out into the world. Thank you Bish and Judy!Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-2953952479392131462011-09-21T11:12:12.478-05:002011-09-21T11:12:12.478-05:00Yay! I love bumping into Judy unexpectantly. ^_^
...Yay! I love bumping into Judy unexpectantly. ^_^ <br /><br />I also happen to think mangoes are pretty awesome. :-DMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-67206419588233068972011-09-21T07:31:17.614-05:002011-09-21T07:31:17.614-05:00once read review of the books..the post really com...once read review of the books..the post really compelled to read the complete book.Aroojhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08977139014206764597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-73917792236897690292011-09-21T00:44:38.020-05:002011-09-21T00:44:38.020-05:00Donna: So glad you enjoyed the interview. I suppos...Donna: So glad you enjoyed the interview. I suppose this book is like any first "baby" - I'm so in love with it...! :)<br /><br />Robyn: *waves back* (with a hug for Christopher!) And, yes, it is in print now, but don't buy it just yet Robyn...<br /><br />Susan: I'm pretty boring actually (although some people call me crazy!!) :) Take your pick... :)Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-1857732724882377402011-09-21T00:43:04.700-05:002011-09-21T00:43:04.700-05:00This sounds like a powerful story. I feel for Lul...This sounds like a powerful story. I feel for Lulu. Great interview, ladies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-91768128239948017562011-09-20T19:44:58.229-05:002011-09-20T19:44:58.229-05:00This sounds like an amazing book! And Judy sounds ...This sounds like an amazing book! And Judy sounds like a fascinating person. Thanks for a great interview!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-39778156327049441502011-09-20T17:49:09.862-05:002011-09-20T17:49:09.862-05:00Great interview! Excellent questions, girlfriend. ...Great interview! Excellent questions, girlfriend. *waves to Judy* *waves to Bish* <br /><br />I always knew this book was a book I would fall in love with. Is it in print now Judy?<br /><br />If I don't win a copy, I'll buy one, that's for sure.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-9630643796062408292011-09-20T14:14:37.405-05:002011-09-20T14:14:37.405-05:00Hi Judy/Hi Bish - what a great interview! Judy - ...Hi Judy/Hi Bish - what a great interview! Judy - your book sounds absolutely fascinating. The conscious symbolism you've obviously weaved throughout is so very interesting. And it's clear this story means a lot to you. I'd love to read it!Donea Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393184831994368021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-35510775146886844872011-09-20T09:09:23.078-05:002011-09-20T09:09:23.078-05:00Samantha, I sympathise with the problem of a teete...Samantha, I sympathise with the problem of a teetering TBR pile - I keep on finding books that I know I just *have* to read, so onto the pile they go! And my Kindle is even worse, because there's no danger of the TBR pile toppling over, so I just keep adding and adding...<br /><br />Bish, I'm SO excited by your comment that the three women aren't so different after all...that's the absolute crux of the story, that underneath our external differences we are all one. And, once we realise that, we are able to just love one another!Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-205965919546351492011-09-20T08:06:39.585-05:002011-09-20T08:06:39.585-05:00Christina, it really does speak to the spiritual s...Christina, it really does speak to the spiritual struggle by telling the story of three very different women. And yet...they aren't that different.<br /><br />Thanks Jen! It is intriguing, a book that can be read more than once. I'm so glad you were able to stop by. I know how busy you are these days.<br /><br />Lynda I believe it is a special book, unique in what it has to say and how it is written. <br /><br />I love the symbolism too, Alexia. It's loaded with it, layered into it like icing on a layer cake.<br /><br />Samantha, We are all raised somewhere. But I think Zimbabwe would be pretty cool too. I hope you get to read this story. It's worth it.<br /><br />And thanks Judy for stopping by and saying hello to everyone.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-32271692695791021432011-09-20T02:53:17.376-05:002011-09-20T02:53:17.376-05:00Thanks, Bish! I love to hear about new reads. Alth...Thanks, Bish! I love to hear about new reads. Although my TBR list is boiling over, I may just have to add Dancing in the Shadows of Love to It. And wow! Raised in Zimbabwe! How cool.Samantha Véranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-23390951601178396372011-09-20T00:21:10.584-05:002011-09-20T00:21:10.584-05:00MG HIGGINS: My writing journey so far has been, sh...MG HIGGINS: My writing journey so far has been, shall we say, very interesting!! :)<br /><br />ANNE: The African bush ( especially at night) is brilliant. It’s at its best when the night animals are busy – the jackals yip yipping, the lions roaring in the distant – all these add an overtone to the utter silence of no cars, no electrical hum, no radios tvs or cell phones. I love my city life and all it’s conveniences, but the bush is where my heart lies. I don’t get back to the bush often enough, but when I do, it’s always a soul restorative.<br /><br />TALEI: Glad you enjoyed the parcel (and that it arrived safely!) <br /><br />SUZANNE: What I found really interesting about the character Jamila (the one I wrote in third person) is that I’ve had several readers come back to me and say that Jamila was *their* favourite character! Shows how subjective tastes are! <br /><br />CLEEMCKENZIE: Haha! Much more than 100, but I stopped counting there!<br /><br />CHRISTINA: I think there is a rising interest in novels (as opposed to non fiction books) that explore spiritual issues rather than religious issues, here are two great websites that focus on spiritual fiction: <br /><br />http://fictionforanewage.com/ and http://www.spiritualfiction.net/<br /><br />JEN: I’m glad you enjoyed the interview! <br /><br />LYNDA: I must confess that no matter how many books I write in the future, I think this one will also be special to me!<br /><br />ALEXIA: I got a bit carried away with the symbolism, but I hope it adds to the mystery of the novel! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Judy-Croome/e/B00512MXM0/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1" rel="nofollow">Judy, South Africa</a>Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-44229115075399810672011-09-19T21:10:49.610-05:002011-09-19T21:10:49.610-05:00Sounds like a really powerful story! And I love al...Sounds like a really powerful story! And I love all the symbolism!alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-73482647210531745642011-09-19T19:17:33.529-05:002011-09-19T19:17:33.529-05:00This book sounds special.
Thanks for a great inter...This book sounds special.<br />Thanks for a great interview.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-45547621968203687702011-09-19T17:46:44.720-05:002011-09-19T17:46:44.720-05:00What a fabulous interview! The book sounds so intr...What a fabulous interview! The book sounds so intriguing! It was great to learn about both the book and the author!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-13865520630683641492011-09-19T16:55:41.075-05:002011-09-19T16:55:41.075-05:00This book sounds really great. I think there are s...This book sounds really great. I think there are so many books that miss the mark by skipping over the spiritual issues and that is such a big part of who we are as humans.Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-87458874719798218532011-09-19T15:28:09.798-05:002011-09-19T15:28:09.798-05:00Yep, only 100! It is, in my mind, beautifully writ...Yep, only 100! It is, in my mind, beautifully written Lee.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-43206727863982459722011-09-19T14:54:58.670-05:002011-09-19T14:54:58.670-05:00Only a hundred rejections? Just kidding. But that ...Only a hundred rejections? Just kidding. But that reminded me of what Stephen King wrote. He said he started with a nail in his wall to hang his rejections on, then he changed to a spike! It seems that rejections can be numerous.<br /><br />What a lovely story and how unique the characters seem just from what I've read here. Thanks to you both for a great interview.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-86907958631701512052011-09-19T14:45:53.546-05:002011-09-19T14:45:53.546-05:00You are welcome Talei.
Suzanne, it was strange wh...You are welcome Talei.<br /><br />Suzanne, it was strange when first started reading. But it worked for me because it breaks up the intensity of the other two first person accounts.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.com