Shirley dicks's Comments

Congratulations on your work, Shirley. And especially for opposing the death penalty. A barbaric punishment that most civilized countries have now outlawed (except ours and a couple of others). My own stepfather was executed in 1941, so I know the torment families go through. Best of good fortune to you, Dan Bessie

I have arranged my first book signing at Cahpters in AShawnessy Village in Calgary on Apr 2th. Get a chance to ramble on all day about all 22 titles, maybe unheard of rather than pitching one book, hopefully keep everyone spellbound. Like a horse racr see which book(s) take off then perahps promote begin to distribute that one!
Bernie
www.caltexpress.com
They look excellent in my med libray at home. Still can't believe I penned all 22 each summer over the years. Now to let everyone know! The printers did an excellent job in the USA.

Shirley,

What a wonderful, poignant and moving video! I was almost moved to tears and that's without reading the book. I watched it on your page but will now go to You Tube and give it a 5 star rating. Please check out the video for my latest novel, based on the Jack the Ripper murders at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuKKNPbzIF8

Best regards and congratualtions on a great job.

Brian

Very effective book trailer. Let's hope it helps you sell more books.

Malcolm

Great book trailer. Very intense and gripping.

Dr. Joe

Hi Shirley,

Awesome book video…and kudos to you – it looks great! I wish you the best in your book marketing and know your video will serve as an excellent marketing tool for you!

Use your book video anywhere and everywhere and you will be amazed at the results!

Wishing you the very best of happiness and success~

Wendi

Charli Jane Speaker Services

I love this new social media! Your book trailer rocks, big time!
Ginger

Hi Shirley,

Thanks for adding me as a friend. I wish you the very best that life has to offer.

Malinda

Hi Shirley,

Great stuff on your page.

Thanks for adding me.

Diane

Thanks for the invite Shirley. I wish you the best.

Luree

The video is quite moving, nicely done. It's a strong story, a true story? I would have to investigate more. We are plagued these days with false memoirs.

My website is www.TheWritersInterface.com

So be sure you address the issue of truth or fiction and give evidence.

Also, confusion of themes.

-is this a story about injustice?
-is this a story about heroic mother?
-is this a story about loss?
-is this a story about crime unsolved?

From the video it is said at the end the son is executed, I believe. This should not be left to the end in terms of viewer emotions.

All stories must be problem-solved!

Start with the failure, the son's death, and build into the battle, the battle to save his life, and then the crisis, and climax in his loss, and then the redemption in what the mother and family gained, how they changed for the better, ending with the plan for the future, to redeem the son's life through presenting the truth about him.

Sorry about it all. I give only first impressions. My expertize is in writing craft, as well as psychology.

Strephon

Hey Shirley - thanks for adding me to your friends list. You've had quite a life. Here's wishing for all good things to come your way.

It's high time the United States abolished the death penalty. We're one of a very few industrial countries that still have it, China being our "partner" is death. It costs more to execute a prisoner than it does to keep him or her in prison for life, and there's always that risk of executing an innocent person. I've been in contact with prisoners from time to time mainly when they claim to be Jewish and want prayer paraphernalia. Wardens, of course, forbit their having philacteries which have potentially lethal leather thongs. Our system of sentencing certainly needs to be reformed. Possession of marijuana, for instance, is a two year felony in Michigan and if you have an auto accident and accidentally kill someone, thsat's a two year felony, also.
Good luck with your books! You have endured much sorrow.
Visit my web site for fun and free stuff www.hu.mtu.edu or the Zumaya site where my blog is posted.

Thanks for the invite. Have a wonderful day.

Thanks for the invite. I belong to a similar author group in Buffalo, The Author's Guild of Western New York. We too donate for any charity who sponsors a book signing.
Take care,
L.

Thanks for the invite!
Take care...

N.V. Torres

Best wishes for your books' success, especially The Choice is Yours. You're doing a great service to your community, Shirley.

I wish you all the best of success with your books, Shirley! I actually found myself at a motorcyclist's group meeting (though I don't ride) doing research for a contemporary book I was working on, and all the people there were kind and helpful. Start looking up these meetings and maybe sell your books at them?
What woman rider wouldn't want to read the story of another? Especially because it's not the kind of book you'll find just anywhere.
Blessings and Grace,
Thanks for the invite,
Linore
Spirited Regency Romance for
the Inspirational Soul
http://www.LinoreRoseBurkard.com

Hi Shirley......it's a pleasure to accept your invitation to be a friend......it sounds like you have a wide range of written material out there. I agree with Camille's statement that your strength and courage are an inspiration.