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Ask CherylClick and type in a question or comment Cheryl: I love "promise me a rainbow" - it's one of my comfort reads. I often think about those characters and wonder what they are doing now. Cheryl, just did a quick scan of the cadet diary; fyi, when he says "roll me an own" I think he means roll himself a cigarette. They used to say "roll your own" for hand rolled cigarettes. My gosh, this guy is even older than me! Mary Jane Dazer - I think you're right about the cigarette, Mary Jane. That definitely makes sense. I've managed (I think) to discover more about him, including a cadet yearbook photograph. (It was quite the "That's him!" moment.) He looks so very young despite the poor quality of the picture. I'll post it and the details with the last entry. And what a journey his diary must have had -- to end up where it did. Cheryl ------------------------ Cheryl, I'll try that recipe, I love cherries. Thanks again. ------------------------- Cheryl, Thank you so much for your time and help finding the cookbook. I have ordered copies of the new version of the book. It has the original recipes with new ones added. I'm so excited to find them! You've been a blessing! --------------------------- Gosh! I don't know that I've ever been a blessing before -- but I think I like it. Thanks for letting me know you found The Grange Range. Maybe you and I can steer some more business St. John's way. Happy Cooking! Cheryl P.S. One of my favorite Christmas and Thanksgiving recipes is Mrs. Troy Miller's "Cherry Salad," p. 267 in the old book. ------------------------------ Cheryl, I found a blog that you posted with a cookbook on it called "The Grange Range." My mother has had this cookbook since I was a little girl. She always said, "I got this out of the Red Book." I would love to be able to give my eleven year old daughter one of these cookbooks, cooking is one of her favorite things to do. She also wants to become a writer of Christian children's books. Do you know where I may be able to find one of these books? Would you be willing to sell your book? It would mean so much to us if we were able to find one. Thank you for your time. Hi. It's a wonderful cookbook, isn't it? I'm afraid I couldn't sell my copy -- it was a gift from a patient's family many years ago (1975) when I was their home health nurse, and as such, it has a lot of sentimental value. It's also the one I use more than any other on the shelf. I was able to locate what I think is the address for the group that sold the cookbook: St. John's Grange # 729 100 St. John's Church Road Concord NC 28025 The information re: the church itself: St. John's Lutheran Church 100 St. John's Church Road Concord, NC 28025 Office: 704-436-6081 Fax: 704-436-6206 It's possible that someone at the church may be able to help you. Good luck with your quest. I hope you can find a copy of The Grange Range. And good luck to your daughter as well, both with her cooking and her writing. Cheryl ---------------------------------------- Hi, Cheryl Like many others I have been waiting to hear about when your latest book will be out in stores. Also, I would love to see another historical of the Civil War in Salisbury. My all time favorite books are Bride Fair and The Prisoner. I'd love to see another one telling the story of Max's sister Kate. Rexanna Swanson Hi, Rexanna. Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for waiting. No news as yet, I'm afraid. "Kate" is always wandering around in the back of my mind, so maybe one day... ------------------------------ Birthday greetings from one of your largest and most reliable readers! Of course the only way I CAN read anything new from you these days is on your blog! I loved your pictures of the dream cottage. When I was young, I kept for years an article with pictures of a caboose car converted into a cottage. I yearned for that little place. Somewhere in the ensuing years known as real life that picture disappeared. But I still love cabooses. Have a great birthday, Cheryl, stay healthy, and avoid modern electronics as much as possible. By the way, I thought one of your pictures looked like an extreme closeup of a Rose Bowl float! Mary Jane Dazer Thanks for the birthday greetings, Mary Jane. I'll try to stay away from the electronics. It shouldn't be too hard. Most of my time seems to be taken up with trying not to creak. Here's hoping one day you get your caboose cottage -- which sounds very appealing, BTW. I so miss seeing them on the freight trains. I think they should still have them -- for the nostalgia and aesthetics if nothing else. A train without a caboose is just -- wrong. Take care and best always, Cheryl P. S. Thanks, too, for being "reliable." I appreciate it. ------------------------- Hi Cheryl, Love your books and am wondering about the ones that were supposed to be published this year? Thx, Robin Hi, Robin, They're still in scheduling limbo. I know THE FIRST BOY I LOVED and THE MARINE are back up on amazon.com, but that's all I know. Whenever I hear anything, I'll post it on this website and on the blog. Thank you for interest. It's very much appreciated. Best, Cheryl ------------------------------- Cheryl, It is Pam Thompson form the Health Department. When does you next new book come out I did not see a date on this link. Hope you are doing well and hope to hear form you soon. Pam Pammie! I'm so glad to hear from you, little sunshine. (I miss working with you.) Re: the books, Harlequin has re-shuffled the schedule. They were already on amazon and assorted other online bookstores for pre-ordering, but that's changed, and I don't know yet when the re-re-revised release date is. As soon as I know, I'll post it here on the website. You take care -- and try to behave. Love, Cheryl -------------------------- Cheryl, I loved your snow pictures, very arty.Glad you got to share in what was an over-abundance up here in Michigan. I liked your snow cream recipe. There was a similar goodie in the beloved "Little House in the Big Woods". I think their's was made at maple sugaring time. Still waiting for the book release here. By the way, I've tried to write at the blog site, but can't get logged in there. Don;t know whether it's my ineptitude or theirs. Re: the snow pictures, I'm still trying to navigate the digital camera thing -- I can't seem hold the camera still, and if I use the "anti-shake" setting, the photo is full of dust motes. So I was pleasantly surprised that these few came out well. I'll have to blog some of the other photos, the ones that look more like someone's acid trip. It used to snow several times a winter here -- according to the diary I kept from ages 11 through 16. Now it snows several times a half-decade -- hence my determination to get pictures. Re: not being to post on the blog, several people seem to be having that problem. Blogspot isn't all that helpful re: the difficulties other than to say it might be the person's internet browser. Some browsers don't cooperate when it comes to blog posting, apparently. Feel free to comment here, though, and I'll try to respond quickly. --------------------------- I love The Bride Fair, and have read and reread it several time. Did you every write a story about Kate Woodard? I'm sure all of your readers would love to have a happy ending for her in another story. I enjoyed the follow up story of Nell Hansen. Hi, and thank you for reading and especially for re-reading. Re: "Kate Woodard," I haven't planned to do her story, but if I did, I think I'd bring back one of "Maria's" thought-to-be-dead brothers and let him help her resolver her relationship with her son while she helps him deal with his PTSD. ------------- I am waiting for your Aug 09 release but wonder if you have anything else coming out this year?Does Patrick get a book?any Historicals on tap? Pam in CA Hi, Pam. The 2-in-1 book is the only thing I have coming out this year. There are no plans for another historical at this time or for a "Patrick Baron" book. Actually, I have done several chapters on his story (with a heroine who is a wounded, PTSD soldier). I haven't yet submitted a formal proposal regarding the project, and I haven't continued with writing more chapters because doing so makes the characters too real (if that makes sense). There's nothing worse than having "real" but unsold characters in one's head. In any event, I hope you'll like THE FIRST BOY I LOVED and THE MARINE, and I thank you for your interest. It's very much appreciated. ~Cheryl ------------- SPECIAL NOTE FOR SUE H. I just wanted to thank you for your email re: my historicals. I lost your (and everybody else's) email address in a hard drive crash and couldn't reply directly. ~ Cheryl ---------------- Cheryl, thank you forever for recommending "The Guernsey Literary and Potato.....". I could not put it down! It's been a long time since a book grabbed me like that. What a wonderful world I lived in for just two days. Now, I'll wait and wait for them (your selfish publishers) to dole out another of your books. Faithful reader, Mary Jane Dazer To Mary Jane: I'm so glad you enjoyed the "The Guernsey Literary and...." I don't often recommend books, but I definitely found this one special. Take care and thanks for all your years of "faithful reader"-ing. I really appreciate it. ~ Cheryl ------------------- Cheryl reavis my name is cheryal reavis where did you get my name? from a marriage or given name. I found a book in senior,s sale with my name about lost my teeth. I am a twin to carol reavis which we are married now both us. ANSWER: I got my name the usual way -- Mama and marriage. My mother named me "Cheryl" after a 1940s movie star named Cheryl Walker. "Reavis" is my married name. It came with the groom. There are a number of us around. I've been asked on occasion if I'm the one who sings in a quartet. (No.) Another one apparently plays a musical instrument in a symphony orchestra. (I'm not that one, either.) ~Cheryl -------------- Dear Cheryl: I found your romance novel ("Mother to Be") in our local Goodwill Store and immediately bought it. Being of Dineh heritage, it was rewarding to read about our people in their traditional home settings and the love/hate humor that you so realisticly conveyed in capturing the characters portrayed in your novels. I intend to purchase the "Family Blessing" series and hope you have found balance in your life too. Go In Beauty...... S.Morgan Dear S. Morgan: Thank you. I learned a lot in doing the "Family Blessings" series, and I think I'm the better for it. Thank you, too, for your blessing. Walking in Beauty isn't always easy, but I've learned the rewards are many. ~Cheryl -------------- HI CHERYL, MANY YEARS AGO I BOUGHT YOUR BOOK,A CRIME OF THE HEART. SINCE I LIVE NOT THAT FAR FROM THE AMISH COUNTRY IN PA. I REALLY LOVED THE STORY.WE SPEND MANY A SAT.THERE,BUT WE STAY WELL ON THE BACKROADS WHERE THE TOURISTS DONT GO.AS A LITTLE GIRL I ALSO THOUGHT I COULD JUST JOIN.IT HAS BECOME A RITUAL FOR ME TO READ THIS BOOK EVERY SPRING.IT IS STILL THE ORIGINAL BOOK FROM 1988. DID YOU EVER THINK TO WRITE A FOLLOW UP ABOUT THIS SWEET COUPLE? THANK YOU SO MUCH, I AM A GREAT FAN. EILEEN ANSWER FOR EILEEN: First, thank you for visiting my website and for your very kind remarks re: A CRIME OF THE HEART. In answer to your question, I did make a follow-up attempt once, but I just couldn't seem to connect with a viable story for the characters. That happens sometimes. A story line just won't "continue," regardless of a writer's best intentions. It may have been too soon to try, I don't know. In any event, your interest is very much appreciated. I hope you'll visit the website and/or the blog again and often. ~Cheryl -------------- Cheryl, I just received a phone call from my 90 year old mother whose maiden name is Margaret Reavis. Her father's name was Ellis Houston Reavis and he was from North Carolina. She was curious as to whether you migt be related. As far as I know Ellis came to Illinois in the late teens or early 20's. Thank you for any onformation you may have. Don Holt -------------- I, too, am hoping to hear about Patrick, but will wait eagerly for your "Next" book, too. Have followed the Barons since "One of our Own" and enjoyed them all. Keep u the good work. Edna D -------------- Chricket: I'm so sorry to hear that your husband is ill. I know this is a very difficult time for you. Take care. --CR -------------- Thank you for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate it. I love to read books that allow me to get to know the characters and permit me to follow them through several books. I always feel that I get to know them and watch them flesh out, to grow and mature, to follow there dreams and realize their greatest potential. I guess it sounds foolish, but if an author gets the opportunity to carry some characters thru several books I always feel more involved and look forward to reading the next book in hopes that I will get to know them better. I truly enjoy your books as you have an amazing talent for breathing life into your characters; they are never flat or one-dimensional. My sweet hubby’s health has been failing for a while so I spend many hours reading quietly close to him. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us and for gifting me with countless hours of pleasure. Chricket -------------- I just picked up Medicine Man and after reading your letter to Reader, I found that I would really like to read the earlier books with Will Baron in them first. Could you post the titles so that I might try to find them? Thanks so very much, Chricket Hi, Chricket: In answer to your question, the Silhouette Special Edition Baron family titles are: ONE OF OUR OWN, MEGGIE'S BABY, MOTHER TO BE, and TENDERLY. "Arley Meehan," who is in MEDICINE MAN, first appeared in THE OLDER WOMAN. THE OLDER WOMAN, LITTLE DARLIN', THE LONG WAY HOME and MEDICINE MAN are all set in the Fort Bragg area. --CR -------------- Comment: I picked up MEDICINE MAN and realized it was part of a series. I found all of the past books online. Question: Will Patrick be getting a book of his own? As I read through the books I am intrigued about whether or not he will get his "happy ending" ~Tracy Answer For Tracy: Tracy, thank you for your inquiry about "Patrick." Since MEDICINE MAN has been released, I've had a number of emails from readers who want to know if he will have his own book -- as well as some suggestions as to where his "happy ending" might lie. At the moment I'm working on my third manuscript for Harlequin's NEXT line, so I don't have any immediate plans to write his story. I'm committed to NEXT until July, and then we'll see. A lot will depend on reader interest, not to mention publisher interest. --CR -------------- I currently am reading Medicine Man, and I have to say there aren't that many books that mention the military let alone with a hero who is on Active Duty. It's funny to be reading the book and see terms that I know, having grown up in the military, and then finally joining Active Duty myself out of Ft. Hood. I'm now in the Indiana Army National Guard with my husband facing a possible deployment where we'll be leaving our two young children behind. Thank you for the entertaining read and for a soldier's story however fictional he may be, it's greatly appreciated. Sincerely, SPC Angela Wasson angela.kloss@us.army.mil
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 The "outside office," available briefly in the spring before the warmer weather brings out the mosquitoes.  The "outside office" two weeks later and post "blackberry winter." That's an AlphaSmart 3000, by the way. I prefer it to a laptop in the "field." It is a wonderful writer's gadget.  The "inside office." Bulletin board, actually. On it you will see my "star" lights, one set is white and one set is multicolor. And various grandbaby creations, most particularly my paper plate, glitter and tinsel guardian angel known as "Angelina Jolie." (Love her lipstick.) I doubt the real "Angelina" would ever watch over beat up old nurse-writers, but this one does. I like having her at my back. Very empowering.
There is a "Wonder Woman" comic book below and a little to the left of "Angelina," a gift from my son -- also empowering. I loved Wonder Woman when I was a little girl -- she was the ONLY heroine on the scene who had dark hair like me. My grandfather used to give me a quarter to go to the drugstore where I was supposed to buy myself a treat -- ice cream, or candy and a fountain soft drink. I did buy the soft drink (a 5-cent Cherry Smash or a Coke) because it was a long walk and I always arrived thirsty. But the rest I spent on Wonder Woman. Decades later, not long before he died, he told me that he'd never understood how a child would rather have something to read instead of ice cream or candy, and it used to worry him. I guess it's a "writer thing." I never once felt as if I was making a sacrifice. Reading about Wonder Woman was much more important than food.
The thing with the black border around it is a poem a fellow writer sent me after she'd read one of my Civil War books. It's titled "Gettysburg: July 1, 1863" by Jane Kenyon. It is so powerful, and it breaks my heart every time I read it.
-------------------  This portrait was done by the senior member of my very talented art department. I like for him to draw me because he always makes me thin. I'm not sure what's going on with the hair, and I have "fat fingers" as if I'd been on a ten mile hike with a fifty pound rucksack. I'm smiling, though. And I have purple socks. Wonderful things, purple socks.
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