Secrets in the Wind
Viewing comments for Chapter 19 "Secrets in the Wind - Chapter 19"A story of loss, deceit, murder and crime
18 total reviews
Comment from karenina
This one's revealing...and a heartbreaker! Never expected to find Faith terminal...your loving family dynamic (sometimes we pick our family!) between Mary, Faith and Annie leaps off the page and into my heart. Many questions... Will Faith find some answers before her death? Jack keeping this secret!?
I am running through the possible reasons! Oh....most importantly! I have a major crush on Hank! Whew, I admitted it!
Karenina
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
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This one's revealing...and a heartbreaker! Never expected to find Faith terminal...your loving family dynamic (sometimes we pick our family!) between Mary, Faith and Annie leaps off the page and into my heart. Many questions... Will Faith find some answers before her death? Jack keeping this secret!?
I am running through the possible reasons! Oh....most importantly! I have a major crush on Hank! Whew, I admitted it!
Karenina
Comment Written 31-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
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having Faith terminal is a bummer. I often wish I'd just made her seriously ill so I could have her get better and live happily ever after...Oh well, such is life.
Smiles, Carol
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I can imagine your characters take on a life of their own! Faiths illness, too, is life...
Karenina
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Yes, Faith has cancer because I was so deep in thought of my mom (fighting three different times) What a warrior!
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We all bring a bit of our own life experience into our writing. It's what I call "creative therapy!"-
Karenina
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
This chapter gives a good insight into Faith and her daughter, Annie. As well it determines Mary's role as the caregiver to Faith and the guardian of Annie. Hank did not get to meet Faith and is not pleased to find out she is terminally ill. He will be back, of course.
Ralf
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2021
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This chapter gives a good insight into Faith and her daughter, Annie. As well it determines Mary's role as the caregiver to Faith and the guardian of Annie. Hank did not get to meet Faith and is not pleased to find out she is terminally ill. He will be back, of course.
Ralf
Comment Written 19-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2021
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Yes, Hank is like a bulldog when it comes to discovery of facts and dealing with the bad guys. Thanks for reading and reviewing as always.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
It was wonderful to finally get a glimpse of the personal lives of Mary, Faith and Annie, even though Faith has this terrible disease and sad prognosis. They really form a very coherent family unit, and Faith has arranged well for Annie's care, after she passes away. The visit from Hank was interesting and slightly amusing, and he wasn't overly alarmed by the shotgun greeting.
Just one suggestion:
checking to see where Annie and her pup, Sebastian, were ...
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checking to see where Annie and her pup, Sebastian, were, ...
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I guess we'll be seeing more of this female trio, in the future.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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It was wonderful to finally get a glimpse of the personal lives of Mary, Faith and Annie, even though Faith has this terrible disease and sad prognosis. They really form a very coherent family unit, and Faith has arranged well for Annie's care, after she passes away. The visit from Hank was interesting and slightly amusing, and he wasn't overly alarmed by the shotgun greeting.
Just one suggestion:
checking to see where Annie and her pup, Sebastian, were ...
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checking to see where Annie and her pup, Sebastian, were, ...
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I guess we'll be seeing more of this female trio, in the future.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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What an awesome gift of thoughtfulness and stars. Thank you so much, Mary Kay. Between trying to deal with real life and the ones of my characters, I am definitely failing. Thanks for all your support.
Smiles, Carol
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You're welcome, as always, dear Carol. I wish I had more sixes to give out! You're a very prolific writer.
I know it's hard for you right now, because you're processing all your emotions from the anniversaries of so many losses. A lot of your writing is related to your personal life, and you've still written quite a bit of your novel and other posts, so it's no wonder you have trouble keeping up with reviews, replies etc.! I just can't imagine how you have time to review the work of other writers and collect the funds to promote your work, unless you're helping it along with real money, which is always an option. If you're like me, you probably can't afford to, but at the moment, I have the time to do reviews, and it gives me a break from some of the more difficult issues I'm dealing with personally. I enjoy reading a lot of the posts on here, especially the novels. God bless you always!
Love, Mary Kay xoxo
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You're welcome, as always, dear Carol. I wish I had more sixes to give out! You're a very prolific writer.
I know it's hard for you right now, because you're processing all your emotions from the anniversaries of so many losses. A lot of your writing is related to your personal life, and you've still written quite a bit of your novel and other posts, so it's no wonder you have trouble keeping up with reviews, replies etc.! I just can't imagine how you have time to review the work of other writers and collect the funds to promote your work, unless you're helping it along with real money, which is always an option. If you're like me, you probably can't afford to, but at the moment, I have the time to do reviews, and it gives me a break from some of the more difficult issues I'm dealing with personally. I enjoy reading a lot of the posts on here, especially the novels. God bless you always!
Love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from Judy Lawless
This is a different turn of events, Carol, but it answers my questions about just who Faith is and how she ended up in the cottage. Very well written.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2021
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This is a different turn of events, Carol, but it answers my questions about just who Faith is and how she ended up in the cottage. Very well written.
Comment Written 08-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2021
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thank you, Judy
Appreciate your thoughts and the review. Smiles, Carol
Comment from ShirleyT1
I enjoyed reading this chapter, just like I enjoy every chapter. You are a great storyteller, and you are a gifted writer as well. And as always, you always leave me with expectation of the next chapter.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2021
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I enjoyed reading this chapter, just like I enjoy every chapter. You are a great storyteller, and you are a gifted writer as well. And as always, you always leave me with expectation of the next chapter.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2021
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Thanks Shirley
I am thrilled that you are enjoying the story with all it's twists and turns. I am humbled by your praise.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from robyn corum
Carol,
Me, too. I'm trying to figure that one out, too. It really doesn't make send to me so I know there's something else going on and with you -- haha -- I'm terrified at what that just might be! hahahaha
Good stuff!
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2021
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Carol,
Me, too. I'm trying to figure that one out, too. It really doesn't make send to me so I know there's something else going on and with you -- haha -- I'm terrified at what that just might be! hahahaha
Good stuff!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2021
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My stories can't terrify you...they aren't horror stories...they just teeter on the edge of things. LOL
Smiles, Carol
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Wrong. Your story does terrify me in some ways. You have a gift, my friend.
Comment from Carol Clark2
A touching scene between Mary, Faith, and Annie. You make me wonder what's in those boxes that will bring the story to another level. This chapter is another great write! Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2021
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A touching scene between Mary, Faith, and Annie. You make me wonder what's in those boxes that will bring the story to another level. This chapter is another great write! Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 06-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2021
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The boxes hold a secret.... a surprising one for many.
Smiles, Carol
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Of course they do. You wouldn't write it any other way. LOL.
Comment from Terry Overton
Very well done chapter. Although I haven't read the previous chapters, it was easy for me to jump into this one and figure out what was happening. The environment and surroundings were described well and the flow was good. Best to you :)
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Very well done chapter. Although I haven't read the previous chapters, it was easy for me to jump into this one and figure out what was happening. The environment and surroundings were described well and the flow was good. Best to you :)
Comment Written 06-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thank you, Terry
There are a lot of plots within the story... Mary(RN) was pregnant and living on the streets. She was told her boyfriend Jon was killed in an accident, and the family moved to Italy. He was very much alive and forced to become a priest. He is a weak person and has succumbed to some evil people. Cassidy is his sister and worked for Mason (the evil guy in town). She was accused of murder falsely, and then they attempted to kill her in prison to shut her up.
Liz's husband died in a suspicious plane crash. Hank (a retired detective turned PI) was her husband's best friend.
Garth is an undercover FBI agent working on a drug case. (This is my third sequel with Hank and Garth)
Cynthia is a neighbor. Michael is her nephew. They have found a map and letter indicating gold on Liz's property.
Mason owns a casino, but is involved in smuggling, drugs, and so much more, including murder.
Allie is Liz's best friend and went undercover in prison to watch over Cassidy. They both got stabbed and hospitalized.
There's a quick shot of the last 19 chapters to catch you up just a little. LOL
Smiles, Carol
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Thanks! That is a busy plot line!
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, this was a different part of the story. I think there was a lot of repetition about Mary feeling like family to Faith and Annie. Perhaps you wanted to drive that home?
I did like that she was prepared with a gun and was able to determine with Sebastian's help that Hank was a good guy. I hope Hank reviewed the contents of the boxes beforehand. There might be some clues.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Oh, this was a different part of the story. I think there was a lot of repetition about Mary feeling like family to Faith and Annie. Perhaps you wanted to drive that home?
I did like that she was prepared with a gun and was able to determine with Sebastian's help that Hank was a good guy. I hope Hank reviewed the contents of the boxes beforehand. There might be some clues.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thanks Helen...I'll re-read and check it out so I don't repeat myself. Thanks for pointing it out to me.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Patty Palmer
Too bad that Faith has cancer and is in so much pain. Annie seems like a precious little girl and she's lucky to have Mary. Another great chapter. I'll be waiting for the next one.
Patty
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Too bad that Faith has cancer and is in so much pain. Annie seems like a precious little girl and she's lucky to have Mary. Another great chapter. I'll be waiting for the next one.
Patty
Comment Written 06-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thanks, Patty....
Yes being with my mother during her cancer and watching her strength dwindle away is heartbreaking. And knowing you have a young child...Wow!
Thanks for the review. Smiles, Carol
