tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post261862207576694881..comments2024-03-28T12:41:19.692-07:00Comments on Debbie's Dusty Deliberations : Q&A time with Karen Malena with a giveaway of her print book "My Mother's Kitchen" Debbie Curtohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03929528013231373283noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-73830748806145162632013-08-23T13:22:06.771-07:002013-08-23T13:22:06.771-07:00Congrats to Angela! She's chosen the paperback...Congrats to Angela! She's chosen the paperback copy. Will be sending to her in a day or so. Thank you so much everyone for your comments and entering the contest!!Karen L. Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790287767084552092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-68809916770456931712013-08-22T15:46:32.698-07:002013-08-22T15:46:32.698-07:00Angela, you are the winner! Would you like the pap...Angela, you are the winner! Would you like the paperback book or the e book? I'll contact you through email. Thanks so much and really hope you enjoy the book and are inspired by it!Karen L. Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790287767084552092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-75873898142611839682013-08-22T13:05:47.220-07:002013-08-22T13:05:47.220-07:00Angela you are the winner Congrats
Angela you are the winner Congrats<br />Debbie Curtohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929528013231373283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-86614015733958335952013-08-22T11:14:08.030-07:002013-08-22T11:14:08.030-07:00Thank you, Bonnie for entering and liking and shar...Thank you, Bonnie for entering and liking and sharing!! Good luck to you dear!Karen L. Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790287767084552092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-86102289426189465332013-08-22T09:19:02.197-07:002013-08-22T09:19:02.197-07:00Liked and shared. Would love to win. Bonnie Trah...Liked and shared. Would love to win. Bonnie Traher momtr3@yahoo.comBonnie Traherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752692279925939407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-86241759769426667072013-08-21T17:15:00.481-07:002013-08-21T17:15:00.481-07:00I am glad I got the version with the recipes!I am glad I got the version with the recipes!Debbie Curtohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929528013231373283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-28006028080506890762013-08-21T15:03:46.548-07:002013-08-21T15:03:46.548-07:00Hello Jackie dear! Nice to hear from you! The reci...Hello Jackie dear! Nice to hear from you! The recipes I had included in the e book version were my mom's. I tried to write this story from almost a memoir type point of view, things Mom and I talked about, things we'd both gone through. So I thought it only right to include her recipes. The paperback does not include the recipes unfortunately, but I can certainly send you some if you'd like.<br /><br />My favorite book of all time is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. And although I'd like to say she's my favorite author, she only wrote the one book. I have other authors I enjoy such as Nicholas Sparks, John Grisham, Mitch Albom and Pat Conroy.<br /><br />Thanks again so much for writing in!<br /><br /> Good luck winning!Karen L. Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790287767084552092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-42287966260820415382013-08-21T15:00:50.914-07:002013-08-21T15:00:50.914-07:00Hello Kathy! Nice hearing from you and good luck! ...Hello Kathy! Nice hearing from you and good luck! As I said in the above comments, I began writing at 15, though it turned out badly. I tried again a bit in my twenties, but never took myself serious. When I finally asked the Lord to direct my steps and my fingers, of course, He answered in the most wonderful way. I have so many stories I'd like to pen at this time. But with a full time job, finding time to write is a bit tricky. Thanks so much for writing in!Karen L. Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790287767084552092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-77599146117037255442013-08-21T14:59:11.161-07:002013-08-21T14:59:11.161-07:00Hello Rhonda! Thanks for the comments and good luc...Hello Rhonda! Thanks for the comments and good luck on winning the book! I tried, and I do mean tried writing when I was 15. I wrote what I thought then was the most wonderful, serious, story in the world. Handed it to my mother who proceeded to burst into laughter. Well, I tore the offensive story to shreds, and didn't seriously write again until about five years ago. Got published two years ago. It took prayer and really seeking what the Lord wanted me to say. When I gave my writing to Him, He took over! Thanks so much for responding! KarenKaren L. Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790287767084552092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-45264609635646316952013-08-21T14:40:29.745-07:002013-08-21T14:40:29.745-07:00Hi Karen,I would love to win this book.It sounds w...Hi Karen,I would love to win this book.It sounds wonderful.Are the recipes yours or are they by others?And do you have a favorite author and book?Thanks for sharing with us.jackie_tessnair@yahoo.comJackie Tessnairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818267366982296026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-42395489884766104342013-08-21T14:00:01.581-07:002013-08-21T14:00:01.581-07:00Thank You!!!Thank You!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-84827148508645186582013-08-21T13:28:00.711-07:002013-08-21T13:28:00.711-07:00Hi Karen..At what age did you start writng and wha...Hi Karen..At what age did you start writng and what started you to write?<br />Kathy Milburn<br />bearangel0@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16216828837454659234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-36262209010601199432013-08-21T13:16:44.460-07:002013-08-21T13:16:44.460-07:00when did you begin writing? was it difficult to ge...when did you begin writing? was it difficult to get published?<br />Thanks! Rhonda<br />nashhall@aol.comRhonda's Doingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955654690240947220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-84841976800512438152013-08-20T09:22:46.940-07:002013-08-20T09:22:46.940-07:00Paula Rose, you are one of the dearest people I am...Paula Rose, you are one of the dearest people I am blessed to know. Thank you from my heart for the words said in such a lovely way. I do pray that this story blesses lives, touches many who may have gone through something one of the characters has gone through, and express a faith-filled family as they experience some of the toughest times of their lives.<br /><br />Many, many thanks Paula dear!Karen L. Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790287767084552092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-32901182620255267402013-08-20T08:44:32.841-07:002013-08-20T08:44:32.841-07:00yes I felt that when I read the book!
yes I felt that when I read the book!<br />Debbie Curtohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929528013231373283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-997426872659811622013-08-20T07:09:47.970-07:002013-08-20T07:09:47.970-07:00Debbie,
I'm not leaving a comment so I can wi...Debbie,<br /><br />I'm not leaving a comment so I can win a book, but to affirm Karen L. Malena, who I known to be a gifted author, caring mom, and a devoted Christian. All who know her are blessed, and it is that blessing multiplied many times over through the gifting of the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) that readers will experience in her book. <br /><br />Those who read her wonderful story will feel God's love and in so doing will rejoice with the angels that God has anointed another standard bearer to call people to Him, and encourage believers. http://writingpaularose.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09226884292374461903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-5759731047854018322013-08-20T02:37:06.804-07:002013-08-20T02:37:06.804-07:00Thanks for entering Karen! Hope you're a winne...Thanks for entering Karen! Hope you're a winner! Yes, from what I know about you, this book is packed with the type of emotion you would really enjoy! I tried to convey from my heart about some serious subject matter, each "chapter" contains a very strong message, some heart-rendering issues, yet at the center of it all is a simple family whose love builds one another. Good luck!Karen L. Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790287767084552092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-68288035328972778442013-08-19T21:57:22.635-07:002013-08-19T21:57:22.635-07:00Karen, your book sounds so interesting, so full of...Karen, your book sounds so interesting, so full of emotion- right up my alley. Can't wait to read it! I'd love to win a copy!<br />Karen Rayno<br />rayno@sbcglobal.netFenway324https://www.blogger.com/profile/02600625775162274988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-44406491537904249922013-08-19T14:21:35.707-07:002013-08-19T14:21:35.707-07:00Hello Matt3756Fanz! Thanks for entering the contes...Hello Matt3756Fanz! Thanks for entering the contest! Karen L. Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790287767084552092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-64364862681683433712013-08-19T08:33:19.025-07:002013-08-19T08:33:19.025-07:00Karen, thanks for responding to my comment. I am ...Karen, thanks for responding to my comment. I am looking forward to reading this book!<br /><br />Blessings!<br />Judy BJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662361293867445784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-37884643685806585332013-08-19T08:20:43.226-07:002013-08-19T08:20:43.226-07:00I'd love to win hehe
It's ok if i dont th...I'd love to win hehe <br />It's ok if i dont though!!!! I just love entering things its fun haha(:<br /><br />Alliedove23@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309599446338538864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-89622760999001010372013-08-19T08:09:19.371-07:002013-08-19T08:09:19.371-07:00It's funny but in some ways it was a very heal...It's funny but in some ways it was a very healing book to write. Going back to scoliosis surgery and how difficult it was when Kate thinks back to how the kids treated her in school because of it. Also, the part about her mom finding out about having a baby later in life....it was a difficult time for my own mom, but as Ellen in the book said, "I'm going to have this baby or die trying."<br /><br />Also, much of this book is fiction as well. Some of the things written in it weren't things that happened in my life. I guess it's for the readers to see what they think could be true.Karen L. Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790287767084552092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-28894675467128815942013-08-19T08:06:24.851-07:002013-08-19T08:06:24.851-07:00Hi Angela! Good luck to you!!Hi Angela! Good luck to you!!Karen L. Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790287767084552092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-50380178929582055392013-08-19T07:05:44.884-07:002013-08-19T07:05:44.884-07:00I would love to win. Angela from KY.
angelachesnut...I would love to win. Angela from KY.<br />angelachesnut246@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374890314421273101.post-38713511133750608922013-08-19T06:52:41.123-07:002013-08-19T06:52:41.123-07:00I can understand that is is hard but you shared th...I can understand that is is hard but you shared the emotions so well I felt your pain!Debbie Curtohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929528013231373283noreply@blogger.com