tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post3917940903898508354..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Sunday Salon - Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth HoffmanLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-11688670874547444982010-03-05T15:55:19.494-06:002010-03-05T15:55:19.494-06:00Hi there-
You can join Beth Hoffman for a live cha...Hi there-<br />You can join Beth Hoffman for a live chat online at<br />http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/publishersoffice/subcontent/watercooler.html<br /><br />on Wednesday March 11th at 8 PM EST!<br /><br />Stop by and ask a question!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06774643050606813440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-52450434998979455772009-10-10T22:55:07.408-05:002009-10-10T22:55:07.408-05:00You're so welcome, Beth. Thank you for such a...You're so welcome, Beth. Thank you for such a special book. I'm sure you could use all those kind words right now. I'll be in touch shortly.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-59676530957202475302009-10-10T15:49:57.198-05:002009-10-10T15:49:57.198-05:00Oh my! Reading through these lovely posts is like ...Oh my! Reading through these lovely posts is like being greeted by an unexpected fresh breeze. <br /><br />I so hope you all enjoy reading CeeCee's story -- it was written with a singular joy and intensity that I've never before experienced.<br /><br />Thank you, Lesa, for your wonderful review, and thank you everyone for your kind words and support.<br /><br />Beth HoffmanBeth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-87280304144816066922009-10-07T20:42:45.013-05:002009-10-07T20:42:45.013-05:00What nice comments about Beth, Anonymous. Thank y...What nice comments about Beth, Anonymous. Thank you. I'm sure she'll appreciate them, if she comes back to read the comments. Very nice!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-56238056640504038202009-10-07T19:38:25.830-05:002009-10-07T19:38:25.830-05:00Beth is truly an inspirational person and author. ...Beth is truly an inspirational person and author. She has always exhibited her creativity with style, grace, and humor--whether through her interior design career or through her writing. She does not disappoint--ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-20141529124723206052009-10-07T17:43:06.323-05:002009-10-07T17:43:06.323-05:00Oh, great, Bonnie! I'm glad you'll get to...Oh, great, Bonnie! I'm glad you'll get to meet her and attend the book signing. You're welcome!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-4706219381954180152009-10-07T16:59:10.832-05:002009-10-07T16:59:10.832-05:00Thanks for sharing this with us Lesa! It sounds ab...Thanks for sharing this with us Lesa! It sounds absolutely wonderful what high praises already! I want to read this book!<br />I checked Beth Hoffman's website and she'll be in my area in January and I plan to attend the book signing.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838832109510581167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-83117897033614822632009-10-05T17:35:28.048-05:002009-10-05T17:35:28.048-05:00Thank you, Margaret. Every comment about Beth'...Thank you, Margaret. Every comment about Beth's book reinforces my opinion of it. Thank you.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-39741425278918938742009-10-05T17:26:30.160-05:002009-10-05T17:26:30.160-05:00I was lucky enough to read an early draft of a por...I was lucky enough to read an early draft of a portion of this book, and I cannot speak highly enough of Beth Hoffman's work. She writes with a depth of spirit and a breadth of style that results in a beautifully compelling novel.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01892375067639262765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-44459992805499064592009-10-05T12:35:54.309-05:002009-10-05T12:35:54.309-05:00Very good, Joan. I don't think you'll reg...Very good, Joan. I don't think you'll regret it!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-46536296944426586352009-10-05T12:35:32.471-05:002009-10-05T12:35:32.471-05:00Pgpalettepirate - Thank you! It's great to he...Pgpalettepirate - Thank you! It's great to hear someone else thinks as much of the book as I do. I've already signed Beth up for a blog interview. It will be up in January, just before pub date.<br /><br />I'm jealous that you had the chance to meet her!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-3792698790155829242009-10-05T12:05:10.086-05:002009-10-05T12:05:10.086-05:00Just from your review, I can't wait to read th...Just from your review, I can't wait to read this. Already pre-ordered from Amazon ...Joannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-27762515283305892672009-10-05T09:53:46.102-05:002009-10-05T09:53:46.102-05:00To say that I loved this novel is the understateme...To say that I loved this novel is the understatement of the year! It is sweet without getting syrupy (is that a word?) and the characters are people that you wish were real. It was my pleasure to meet Beth Hoffman at SIBA and our bookstore will host her for a signing on March 4, 2009 - here's hoping for great success for "Saving CeeCee Honeycutt"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-23818094729691104352009-10-04T21:37:32.996-05:002009-10-04T21:37:32.996-05:00I'd be OK with January, Sue. I'm sorry yo...I'd be OK with January, Sue. I'm sorry you're waiting, but it'll be worth waiting for!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-25871379177024485172009-10-04T20:30:19.295-05:002009-10-04T20:30:19.295-05:00I have been waiting seemingly forever for this boo...I have been waiting seemingly forever for this book to hit the stores - is it Jan yet?? The first chapter on the author's webpage is such a teaser - I can't wait to finish the book!Sue S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-27256414091310277912009-10-04T11:52:44.838-05:002009-10-04T11:52:44.838-05:00Yes, you're going to want to read it, Molly, D...Yes, you're going to want to read it, Molly, Diane, and Bermudaonion. Terrific cover; terrific debut.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-83930284537822984132009-10-04T11:26:51.432-05:002009-10-04T11:26:51.432-05:00I got a copy of this at SIBA last weekend and you&...I got a copy of this at SIBA last weekend and you've just made me want to read it right now.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-14994732281508587462009-10-04T08:57:56.052-05:002009-10-04T08:57:56.052-05:00I MUST read this one, and the cover is so appealin...I MUST read this one, and the cover is so appealing too :) Glad you enjoyed it!(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-50867160655184820972009-10-04T08:23:44.706-05:002009-10-04T08:23:44.706-05:00A young girl who buries herself in books in order ...A young girl who buries herself in books in order to escape life --- AND a book with strong female characterizations --- this is definitely a book for me. I will be sure to be on the lookout in January. Thank you, Lesa!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-31014749555934323602009-10-04T08:14:13.538-05:002009-10-04T08:14:13.538-05:00Elizabeth,
I don't think you, or the other pa...Elizabeth,<br /><br />I don't think you, or the other patrons at the Mecklenburg County Library, will be disappointed in this one. It's a winner!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-87070892140009845382009-10-04T06:15:16.363-05:002009-10-04T06:15:16.363-05:00I just suggested a purchase at the Mecklenburg Cou...I just suggested a purchase at the Mecklenburg County library, online. :) This sounds like a winner. I enjoyed the "Secret Life of Bees." <br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com