tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post1806079148714526272..comments2024-03-27T03:14:07.652-04:00Comments on Seekerville: The Journey Continues: Writing a Saints Day MysteryMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-32104725337667044882018-11-03T23:00:12.287-04:002018-11-03T23:00:12.287-04:00Birdie sounds delightful! (finding herself in hot ...Birdie sounds delightful! (finding herself in hot water, even though she's not brewing tea). I'm happy for your new book! Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869073516359998296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-27784906777323731582018-11-03T16:05:37.790-04:002018-11-03T16:05:37.790-04:00Pam, thanks for dropping by! And thank you for th...Pam, thanks for dropping by! And thank you for the encouraging words and good wishes. I'm glad you found the blog interesting. Cheers<br />marilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-14608355185298524022018-11-03T08:12:38.567-04:002018-11-03T08:12:38.567-04:00Sorry I'm late to comment, Marilyn but this is...Sorry I'm late to comment, Marilyn but this is a great post. So interesting! <br /><br />Good luck and God's blessings with your new release<br />PamTPamela S Thibodeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951038997223264816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-83622896428340347332018-11-02T22:56:31.387-04:002018-11-02T22:56:31.387-04:00Thanks for dropping in, Connie, and I hope my book...Thanks for dropping in, Connie, and I hope my book brings chuckles and suspense to all the readers. Thanks for your well wishes. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-71067953576036672192018-11-02T22:54:01.078-04:002018-11-02T22:54:01.078-04:00And thank you, Caryl, for stopping by and celebrat...And thank you, Caryl, for stopping by and celebrating with me. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-64216103072817963752018-11-02T22:53:08.733-04:002018-11-02T22:53:08.733-04:00Pat Jeanne, you do have the best of both worlds. ...Pat Jeanne, you do have the best of both worlds. I've enjoyed the pix you post of your holidays in England. Berdie, my main character, is a vicar's wife in an English village, and village life plays a big role in the stories. Isn't it great fun to learn about family heritage? It's amazing to think of all those who've gone before us. Thanks so much for dropping by. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-18020945112165111222018-11-02T22:31:10.914-04:002018-11-02T22:31:10.914-04:00Sounds great! Congratulations!!
Sounds great! Congratulations!!<br />Connie Porter Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234596850866029756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-57120387557488748322018-11-02T22:19:41.830-04:002018-11-02T22:19:41.830-04:00Marilyn, Congratulations on your release!Marilyn, Congratulations on your release!Caryl Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446868830897710358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-25029647120803804602018-11-02T20:21:37.723-04:002018-11-02T20:21:37.723-04:00Congratulations on your most recent release, Maril...Congratulations on your most recent release, Marilyn. Thank you for sharing here. I love small English villages and historical stories set there. Agatha Christie's Miss Marple is one of my most loved sleuths. I learned more about my own English roots while doing genealogy research, visiting England with my British hubby and connecting with family there. I feel I have the best of both worlds. God bless. Pat Jeanne Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000956321646970512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-29769856451019538502018-11-02T20:16:55.471-04:002018-11-02T20:16:55.471-04:00If steeped in history is your cup of tea, I think ...If steeped in history is your cup of tea, I think you may really enjoy All Hallows Dead. It was a delight to create and I hope it's a treat for readers. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-90261697420149231482018-11-02T20:13:52.429-04:002018-11-02T20:13:52.429-04:00Kim, I'm so pleased you dropped by. And, I'...Kim, I'm so pleased you dropped by. And, I'm so pleased that I have a new reader to entertain. Have a jolly good read. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-39272983859396352972018-11-02T20:12:14.805-04:002018-11-02T20:12:14.805-04:00Barbara, how kind of you to drop by. Thanks so mu...Barbara, how kind of you to drop by. Thanks so much. I agree that English settings have their own special appeal. And thank you for celebrating with me. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-84037270995653030432018-11-02T19:36:13.825-04:002018-11-02T19:36:13.825-04:00I love English settings, Marilyn. Congratulations ...I love English settings, Marilyn. Congratulations on your new release!Barbara M. Brittonhttp://www.barbarambritton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-61224659198270387562018-11-02T18:06:48.897-04:002018-11-02T18:06:48.897-04:00Cool a new author for me.Cool a new author for me.kim hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951846304316134717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-72733540604595923382018-11-02T17:06:32.463-04:002018-11-02T17:06:32.463-04:00I love mysteries, especially those steeped in hist...I love mysteries, especially those steeped in history! Your book sounds delightful, Marilyn!<br /><br />Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512579637041637161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-61464729400418175942018-11-02T17:01:49.063-04:002018-11-02T17:01:49.063-04:00Vince, I'm so pleased you dropped by Seekervil...Vince, I'm so pleased you dropped by Seekerville today. Actually, I write my own blurbs. Thank you for your kind words. I take it you're familiar with blurbs. To answer your questions, the east end of Hadrian's Wall is about 40 miles West of Newcastle, England. My story takes place about 50-60 miles North of Newcastle, near Alnwick close to the North Sea. So, they're a ways apart. I have no doubt that ancient tales around Hadrian's Wall could be great fodder for riveting stories. I've been to some Day of the Dead festivities and enjoyed it very much. Very colorful and historic. Your suggestions for story lines are food for thought. Thank you. Cheers, Marilyn marilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-23982327296549195512018-11-02T16:03:36.661-04:002018-11-02T16:03:36.661-04:00Hi Marilyn:
Who wrote the blurb for your book tha...Hi Marilyn:<br /><br />Who wrote the blurb for your book that you have in your post? It is one of the best I've read with so much info packed into it. It really makes me want to read the book. Excellent.<br /><br />I've always thought that a series could be built around Hadrian's Wall. I understand there was much peaceful trade among the Romans and the people on the north side of the wall. Roman wine was much desired among all the barbarians. <br /><br />I'd love to know where your story location is set in relation to Hadrian's wall. <br /><br />Also, I'm curious if 'Berdie" is short for Bernadette. <br /><br />Lastly, do you have any plans to do a story on the Mexican "Day of the Dead"? I think this might be fun to do after writing a story on "All Saints Day"? Of course, it might be better to have it as "All Souls Day". <br /><br />Vince<br /><br />Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12707773426729777989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-51554758978798855132018-11-02T12:48:41.637-04:002018-11-02T12:48:41.637-04:00Thank you, Karen. I love being taken to other pla...Thank you, Karen. I love being taken to other places by a good book. Of course, you have to have a comfy spot to read. I call the chair I most often use a "chairplane" because I travel the world with stories. Have a "transporting" read. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-51395718070512074582018-11-02T12:45:31.171-04:002018-11-02T12:45:31.171-04:00Thanks for stopping by Amanda. I so enjoy the man...Thanks for stopping by Amanda. I so enjoy the many pub meals and delicious Sunday lunches I've shared with friends in England. Even the tea shops and cafes where we often take elevnsies have been somehow tastier there. Berdie does enjoy her full English breakfasts. Cheers marilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-38879277336710232642018-11-02T12:42:17.606-04:002018-11-02T12:42:17.606-04:00Marilyn, I can't wait to read your latest Berd...Marilyn, I can't wait to read your latest Berdie Elliott series. You do such a beautiful job bringing me back to the UK. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025473914269484862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-39308717832033567312018-11-02T12:36:36.942-04:002018-11-02T12:36:36.942-04:00Isn't it wonderful the way travel can inspire ...Isn't it wonderful the way travel can inspire us? Even though it's been years since I was in Britain, I always feel as if I'm back there when I read one of your books, Marilyn. Your stories also make me hungry, because Berdie and her co-sleuths eat such delicious food. Great job!Amanda Cabothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13523905023471059098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-12775401623237463832018-11-02T10:38:14.478-04:002018-11-02T10:38:14.478-04:00Hi Audra. One way or another, you've got to p...Hi Audra. One way or another, you've got to pack the bags and head out for the UK. Even if it's not for an entire season, I know you'd be inspired. I actually had a different title for the book, and my editor at Pelican thought All Hallows Dead was better. See? Listen to your editor. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-48503867578446936002018-11-02T10:29:42.717-04:002018-11-02T10:29:42.717-04:00Candee, thank you so much. I truly believe you wo...Candee, thank you so much. I truly believe you would flourish even more after time in the UK. I look forward to reading your own story of ancient Scotland. I'm so glad you dropped in. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-72452879060045837612018-11-02T10:22:13.625-04:002018-11-02T10:22:13.625-04:00LeepAnn, if you enjoyed that North England atmosph...LeepAnn, if you enjoyed that North England atmosphere, I think you'd have fun with this Berdie mystery. How fortunate that you got to visit that part of the world. It's unforgettable. Cheers marilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-11925805551356908322018-11-02T10:19:10.378-04:002018-11-02T10:19:10.378-04:00Missy, what an opportunity you had as a young pers...Missy, what an opportunity you had as a young person. Once in England, it's in your blood. Brit Air has some great sales around now and in spring. I hope your desire is realized. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.com