Interview with ...
Diane Kenel-Truelove (Mrs K.T) and Ann Mullen33 total reviews
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I found myself smiling, laughing, and tearing up while reading these interviews. What I came away with from these two ladies is that they've enjoyed a life well lived and graced us by sharing their experiences in story form.
And, Rachelle, it is clear from the tone you've taken that you truly admire both of these ladies, and enjoyed the hell out of interviewing them.
Interesting ... as I was reading this I kept thinking that Lee was being set up for a rebuttal piece. This is quite the book tour these five are on!
Best of luck with the book, thanks to Allen for the fun interview, and Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night:-)
xoxo
Pam
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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I found myself smiling, laughing, and tearing up while reading these interviews. What I came away with from these two ladies is that they've enjoyed a life well lived and graced us by sharing their experiences in story form.
And, Rachelle, it is clear from the tone you've taken that you truly admire both of these ladies, and enjoyed the hell out of interviewing them.
Interesting ... as I was reading this I kept thinking that Lee was being set up for a rebuttal piece. This is quite the book tour these five are on!
Best of luck with the book, thanks to Allen for the fun interview, and Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night:-)
xoxo
Pam
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Hahaha! Even your reviews are artistic. Thanks for this gem. Xo
Comment from Teri7
Thank you for sharing this exciting news with us. It sounds like it will be a great book to buy and to read. I love stories about Christmas anyway. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Thank you for sharing this exciting news with us. It sounds like it will be a great book to buy and to read. I love stories about Christmas anyway. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Same...and I'm Jewish!!
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That is so neat Rachelle! I love the Jewish people. I am glad to see that on here! love and blessings, Teri
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Rachelle, that is wonderful to hear. I pray for Israel and the Jewish people every day! love and blessings, Teri
Comment from barbara.wilkey
A little while ago, I read Lee's rebuttal and enjoyed reading every word of it. I wondered what caused it. I now know. Thank you for sharing this with us. I have the book too and am completely enjoying reading it.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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A little while ago, I read Lee's rebuttal and enjoyed reading every word of it. I wondered what caused it. I now know. Thank you for sharing this with us. I have the book too and am completely enjoying reading it.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Yes, it's all a pre-arranged advertising ploy, thought up, executed and underwritten by Terry Broxson, under the mantra "conflict creates interest." WHATever!! I just perform according to the script I'm issued, Barbara.
Thanks for the review.
xoxox
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Not surprised.
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I'm sure!!
Comment from Ulla
Hi Rachelle, this was a fun read. The banter is buzzing around on the paper like only a flock of flies is capable of but without the annoyance. I absolutely loved it. Now I need to see what Led has to say to it all. Lol.
This is such great fun. Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Hi Rachelle, this was a fun read. The banter is buzzing around on the paper like only a flock of flies is capable of but without the annoyance. I absolutely loved it. Now I need to see what Led has to say to it all. Lol.
This is such great fun. Ulla xcx
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Yes, if nothing else, these authors know how to generate fun!! Thanks for the lovely review. xoxo
Comment from Terry Broxson
Rachelle, Thank you for interviewing two of our authors for for new Christmas story book. While I did find you interview full of half-truths, the good news is that the half that were full were all full of "Funny!" LOL, great work, and thanks! Terry.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Rachelle, Thank you for interviewing two of our authors for for new Christmas story book. While I did find you interview full of half-truths, the good news is that the half that were full were all full of "Funny!" LOL, great work, and thanks! Terry.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Ummmm, say what? Methinks you have been imbibing on both Diane AND Ann's bourbon bottles! Or is this you trying your hand at Humpwhistle humor? (If so, you need more training...)
Thanks for having underwritten my ability to pump this up so high on the FS leader board, and thanks, too, for the sixth star this morning.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Excellent. Too bad there isn't an 24 star button so that they could be shared equally.
Christmas stories don't do it for me, but I'm really happy that they collaborated on this project.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Excellent. Too bad there isn't an 24 star button so that they could be shared equally.
Christmas stories don't do it for me, but I'm really happy that they collaborated on this project.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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What? You don't like Christmas stories? I love them - and I'm Jewish! Well, to each his own. Thanks for the nice review.
Comment from LJbutterfly
The thing that makes your interviews work so well is the fact that you ask all the questions "inquiring minds" would want answered. Additionally, you provided small interest-provoking hints as to what is included in the book. I actually recall reading "The Magic of Santa's Christmas Box," when Diane originally posted it here on FS.
I enjoyed reading the responses to your creative questions, like who gets the bourbon, cookie or coal. You injected humor, information about the authors, and a striking endorsement when you said you read the book multiple times, some stories provoking tears. Thank you for this riveting interview.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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The thing that makes your interviews work so well is the fact that you ask all the questions "inquiring minds" would want answered. Additionally, you provided small interest-provoking hints as to what is included in the book. I actually recall reading "The Magic of Santa's Christmas Box," when Diane originally posted it here on FS.
I enjoyed reading the responses to your creative questions, like who gets the bourbon, cookie or coal. You injected humor, information about the authors, and a striking endorsement when you said you read the book multiple times, some stories provoking tears. Thank you for this riveting interview.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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You're a world-class reviewer. You always give specifics as to what "landed" for you, and helps immensely.
Thank you for all of your kind words, too. So very appreciated. Xi
Comment from Debbie Pope
Great interview, Rachelle. My favorite part of the interview is the Lee bashing. He best hurry with his return in order to better defend himself. I also liked the Raggedy Andy versus Barbie story. It stands on its own and is a cute story. As a mother though, it took on special meaning for me. Parents should not be so judgmental of societal changes. Of course people should be more accepting and not judgmental at all, but I particularly hate to see it imposed on children.
Thanks for giving the upcoming Christmas book a boost.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Great interview, Rachelle. My favorite part of the interview is the Lee bashing. He best hurry with his return in order to better defend himself. I also liked the Raggedy Andy versus Barbie story. It stands on its own and is a cute story. As a mother though, it took on special meaning for me. Parents should not be so judgmental of societal changes. Of course people should be more accepting and not judgmental at all, but I particularly hate to see it imposed on children.
Thanks for giving the upcoming Christmas book a boost.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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It was such a fun interview to conduct; it truly was. These women were engaging. I didn't have to "draw them out" at all. They just jumped in with both feet and were both honest and interesting with all their responses. You'd be that way, too. WHENEVER YOU'RE READY, I'M READY!!! xoxoxox
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Let me do something interesting first. You will be the first to know.
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Ohhh, if you were here right now, I would remand you to the Time Out Chair for SURE!!!
Comment from Mrs. KT
Good morning, Rachelle!
Smiles all around!
So much fun to read Ann's responses to the same questions you posed to me.
So much fun to know that Sir Humpwhistle is still getting ribbed... although I am afraid of what his rebuttal is going to contain! (And wouldn't you know that HIS offering is rated this month at #7, while MY honest and humble offering is rated #8 AND YET, THEY BOTH HAVE THE SAME SCORE! SEE WHAT I MEAN ABOUT LEE?)
Alas! I am still feeling terribly guilty about my treatment of poor Raggedy Andy = so undeserving of my selfish outburst!
And Barbie is still alive and well: just today I read that Barbie's 65th Anniversary is being celebrated in London = 180 dolls - spanning seven decades complete with 250 objects from Barbie's world! Oh my!!! (My cousin could hold her own Barbie celebration!)
Now to your presentation: An exceptional balance of questions and interjections as you weave for readers a little bit of information about Ann and me. Delightful reading.
Thank you for sharing, Rachelle!
fondly,
diane
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Good morning, Rachelle!
Smiles all around!
So much fun to read Ann's responses to the same questions you posed to me.
So much fun to know that Sir Humpwhistle is still getting ribbed... although I am afraid of what his rebuttal is going to contain! (And wouldn't you know that HIS offering is rated this month at #7, while MY honest and humble offering is rated #8 AND YET, THEY BOTH HAVE THE SAME SCORE! SEE WHAT I MEAN ABOUT LEE?)
Alas! I am still feeling terribly guilty about my treatment of poor Raggedy Andy = so undeserving of my selfish outburst!
And Barbie is still alive and well: just today I read that Barbie's 65th Anniversary is being celebrated in London = 180 dolls - spanning seven decades complete with 250 objects from Barbie's world! Oh my!!! (My cousin could hold her own Barbie celebration!)
Now to your presentation: An exceptional balance of questions and interjections as you weave for readers a little bit of information about Ann and me. Delightful reading.
Thank you for sharing, Rachelle!
fondly,
diane
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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It helps when I have interesting people to interview, and that certainly describes both you AND Ann. You were good at elaborating; I didn't have to keep going back to that metaphoric well to try to draw you out.
Glad to hear Barbie Truelove is doing well still! Now, will she be staying out year-round, or just for the holidays? I'll have to send you a photo of my red-haired one. Our Barbies could be friends, too!
Thanks for the lovely review and, of course, the exceptional rating. xoxo
Comment from Lori Mulligan
You are a masterful interviewer and you always find such interesting people to feature. Your questions aren't the dry, expected questions of authors. They are revealing and heartfelt. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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You are a masterful interviewer and you always find such interesting people to feature. Your questions aren't the dry, expected questions of authors. They are revealing and heartfelt. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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I enjoy interviewing. It's fun meeting all these people and learning their backstories. Thanks for this lovely, encouraging review. xoxox