tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post485544162614345865..comments2024-02-18T02:17:28.886-08:00Comments on Julie Flanders, Writer: Book Closing Lines, Polar Night News, and CelebrationsJulie Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-11828143333997787122013-09-09T11:07:17.877-07:002013-09-09T11:07:17.877-07:00@Tonja, really I should be too after watching the ...@Tonja, really I should be too after watching the Bengals stink up the field yet again LOL. <br /><br />@Vikki, glad I'm not the only one! :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-22597006143607116902013-09-09T09:25:45.206-07:002013-09-09T09:25:45.206-07:00I love the last lines you chose, what great picks....I love the last lines you chose, what great picks. I am rubbish at sport but I love to watch it too! :)VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-52611243229253440282013-09-09T07:55:08.643-07:002013-09-09T07:55:08.643-07:00It sounds like we have similar tastes in books.
...It sounds like we have similar tastes in books. <br /><br />I'm definitely neutral about football.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-50120386781873669462013-09-09T07:49:10.252-07:002013-09-09T07:49:10.252-07:00@Julie, thanks!
@Heather, it's been a long ti...@Julie, thanks!<br /><br />@Heather, it's been a long time since I read it but it's a great book. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-5516546116931711912013-09-08T23:19:03.915-07:002013-09-08T23:19:03.915-07:00Ooh, great last lines! I'm very intrigued by S...Ooh, great last lines! I'm very intrigued by <i>Sula</i> now...Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-60833803574613425782013-09-08T23:06:57.271-07:002013-09-08T23:06:57.271-07:00You've included some classic last lines. Looki...You've included some classic last lines. Looking forward to your announcement tomorrow!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-79590067282493927032013-09-08T19:35:31.299-07:002013-09-08T19:35:31.299-07:00@Gwen, oh, it's great to see you! Toni Morriso...@Gwen, oh, it's great to see you! Toni Morrison is so amazing. <br /><br />@Nana, my favorite too. <3<br /><br />@Inge, thanks for the offer, I would love that!<br /><br />@Annalisa, it really is. <br /><br />@Julie, yeah, she's definitely one of the best. It's been a fun weekend, thanks!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-6922799054263866292013-09-07T18:48:11.453-07:002013-09-07T18:48:11.453-07:00Toni Morrison is just soo very good.
Enjoy your ...Toni Morrison is just soo very good. <br /><br />Enjoy your sports!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-61689250784758981142013-09-07T12:31:22.982-07:002013-09-07T12:31:22.982-07:00Last lines are so hard. I haven't read A Handm...Last lines are so hard. I haven't read A Handmaid's Tale for a long time, but that's an amazing ending, isn't it? Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-45214576045709351322013-09-07T11:00:03.537-07:002013-09-07T11:00:03.537-07:00Whereas the first line is a shoulder-shrug, a ques...Whereas the first line is a shoulder-shrug, a question-mark, of what's to come, the last line must be the fist on the table: So, there!<br />Thanks for your great posts, Julie.<br /><br />I also love all your animals--if you ever want a guest story on "Pasha" blog, just let me know.Inge H. Borghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235501820087500582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-80123759369977292912013-09-07T08:46:45.915-07:002013-09-07T08:46:45.915-07:00Those last lines were really good. my favorite is ...Those last lines were really good. my favorite is Pooh. I'm looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us on Monday. I love a giveaway! Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-29115826605000658742013-09-07T02:40:40.155-07:002013-09-07T02:40:40.155-07:00I love that line from Sula! I've never really...I love that line from Sula! I've never really put much thought into last lines, which is a shame because it is the last image a book can leave in a reader's mind. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12106399041059595196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-81275310207679944892013-09-06T17:42:28.104-07:002013-09-06T17:42:28.104-07:00@Tyrean, yeah, that one is just the best. Thanks!
...@Tyrean, yeah, that one is just the best. Thanks!<br /><br />@Susan, that was one I had trouble removing from the list! I actually had ten I liked and had a terrible time cutting it to five. Thanks and happy weekend to you too!<br /><br />@Misha, thanks, I'm excited about it. <br /><br />@Rhonda, I have loved Poor for as long as I can remember - still have my old Poor Bear in my closet! Thanks for visiting, it's great to meet you. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-10678306704531622782013-09-06T15:32:25.791-07:002013-09-06T15:32:25.791-07:00I am not a football fan, but I am a big fan of Win...I am not a football fan, but I am a big fan of Winnie the Pooh. I love that included it among the closing comments. <br /><br />Rhonda @Laugh Quotes<br />Visiting from the Celebrate bloghopRhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-4285777952331585332013-09-06T14:03:26.248-07:002013-09-06T14:03:26.248-07:00Can't wait to see what you're doing for Po...Can't wait to see what you're doing for Polar Night. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-52007492659159900902013-09-06T14:03:26.021-07:002013-09-06T14:03:26.021-07:00Can't wait to see what you're doing for Po...Can't wait to see what you're doing for Polar Night. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-20663101515495602922013-09-06T12:06:51.936-07:002013-09-06T12:06:51.936-07:00You picked some great last lines, but I'm surp...You picked some great last lines, but I'm surprised you didn't mention "Gone with the Wind." (Too trite?)<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing your good news. Happy weekend!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-14466633662519885202013-09-06T11:42:24.197-07:002013-09-06T11:42:24.197-07:00Love the last line from The Christmas Carol, but t...Love the last line from The Christmas Carol, but the one from Winnie The Pooh is one of my absolute favorites! <br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Happy Football Season! Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-77081965548607054992013-09-06T11:29:52.413-07:002013-09-06T11:29:52.413-07:00@Hilary, that's so true, Michael is such a tal...@Hilary, that's so true, Michael is such a talented guy and I'm so thrilled to be working with him. <br /><br />@Sheena, thanks! :)<br /><br />@Michie, thank you, will be by to visit. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-18531094738549209042013-09-06T11:26:35.318-07:002013-09-06T11:26:35.318-07:00nice selections,old follower
hope you can visit m...nice selections,old follower<br /><br />hope you can visit my <a href="http://michperez.blogspot.com/2013/09/celebrate-small-things-september-6-2013.html" rel="nofollow">Celebrate the Small Things</a>michie scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15753642853878580429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-38219983547727922642013-09-06T11:14:38.783-07:002013-09-06T11:14:38.783-07:00Sula and A Christmas Carol are amazing choices. No...Sula and A Christmas Carol are amazing choices. Not a sports fan myself but congrats Julie.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-65335472072477788532013-09-06T10:35:10.203-07:002013-09-06T10:35:10.203-07:00Hi Julie - love your take on opening and closing l...Hi Julie - love your take on opening and closing lines ... and totally agree with Pooh and Tiny Tim ... what great endings they are.<br /><br />Looking forward to Monday and seeing your news ... especially as Michael is also involved .. his talents are becoming more obvious to us .. <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-9798107470041134012013-09-06T09:31:21.537-07:002013-09-06T09:31:21.537-07:00@Deanie, I agree, it is a fun time. Happy weekend ...@Deanie, I agree, it is a fun time. Happy weekend to you as well. <br /><br />@Michael, me too, such a talented author.<br /><br />@Beverly, good point LOL. Thanks!<br /><br />@Elizabeth, thanks! And it makes me choke up too, I just love it. <3Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-33041164835912504422013-09-06T09:10:42.503-07:002013-09-06T09:10:42.503-07:00I did all the entries. Yes, that was impressive, t...I did all the entries. Yes, that was impressive, thank you. <br /><br />The Pooh excerpt chokes me up. Wow. That's powerful writing!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-70805882210698531092013-09-06T08:38:25.544-07:002013-09-06T08:38:25.544-07:00Great lines, all. And I agree- that last one brin...Great lines, all. And I agree- that last one brings a tear to the eye in the best way.<br /><br />I WILL stop by Monday! Thanks for the invite!<br /><br />And I don't think being a terrible athlete has anything to do with loving to watch football. 99% of the football fans I know haven't played the game since phys ed and were really terrible at it then, so no worries!Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.com