Saltwater Ghosts
Viewing comments for Chapter 37 "House Guest"Young girl with special abilities.
14 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
It was worth it to hear they came and took Mrs. Collette away to the nut hut. Artie became a person to everyone because of Heddy. And she is the way she is because of her family. Karen
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2024
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It was worth it to hear they came and took Mrs. Collette away to the nut hut. Artie became a person to everyone because of Heddy. And she is the way she is because of her family. Karen
Comment Written 23-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much. Gretchen
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Only one more chapter? I am goind to miss Heddy, Lester, Artie, and all of Heddy's family. They have become part of my family. This was simply an amazing story, Gretchen. I'm so glad Artie has pulled through, and I just smiled when Willis called Artie 'brother', that was so nice. We are all family in God's eyes. Now I will wait to see how you are going to finish the book. Of course Lester has to go home, but what will Heddy's parents decide to do about Artie? I will wait. Well done, again, my friend. Warmest hugs, Sandra xx
know (now) it is time to ask
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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Only one more chapter? I am goind to miss Heddy, Lester, Artie, and all of Heddy's family. They have become part of my family. This was simply an amazing story, Gretchen. I'm so glad Artie has pulled through, and I just smiled when Willis called Artie 'brother', that was so nice. We are all family in God's eyes. Now I will wait to see how you are going to finish the book. Of course Lester has to go home, but what will Heddy's parents decide to do about Artie? I will wait. Well done, again, my friend. Warmest hugs, Sandra xx
know (now) it is time to ask
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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I'm going to miss them too. I've had such fun eriting through the eyes of a little girl. Thank you for always encouraging me and your wonderful reviews. Always grateful. Gretchen
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You are very welcome, Gretchen. This is such a lovely book, and one for all ages. xxx
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Oh no..... I didn't know the end was so close. I love this chapter. Tears and laughter... I'm happy willis helped Artie and he's willing to hear his side of the story. I wonder where Artie will live now. Many the town's people will come together to fix his house or built a new one. Heddy made me cry. Losing a friend is hard. I left all my friends behind when I moved to America.
Well done, Gretchen, I can't wait for the next chapter, although, I always get sad at the end of books I like.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Oh no..... I didn't know the end was so close. I love this chapter. Tears and laughter... I'm happy willis helped Artie and he's willing to hear his side of the story. I wonder where Artie will live now. Many the town's people will come together to fix his house or built a new one. Heddy made me cry. Losing a friend is hard. I left all my friends behind when I moved to America.
Well done, Gretchen, I can't wait for the next chapter, although, I always get sad at the end of books I like.
Comment Written 17-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Oh my gosh, Gypsy. Thank you so much for this awesome review. Your encouraging reviews have kept me going at some points throughout this story. I really, really appreciate this awesome rating as well. Gretchen
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You are welcome, it's a beautiful book. I'm proud of you.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Gretchen,
it's been a great ride, this journey with Heddy and Lester and the various characters. I'm saddened to know that this story is almost at an end. Like all good things though, it must end, that's the way things are in this life. As you already know, I think you have talent to spare in your writing. I'd love to see you publish this in some magazines that depict coastal life, I think it would do well. Perhaps a book, though I'm not sure how many pages you have. One way or another, it's a great read, and I would love to see you get some monetary benefit from it. Well done gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2024
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Hello Gretchen,
it's been a great ride, this journey with Heddy and Lester and the various characters. I'm saddened to know that this story is almost at an end. Like all good things though, it must end, that's the way things are in this life. As you already know, I think you have talent to spare in your writing. I'd love to see you publish this in some magazines that depict coastal life, I think it would do well. Perhaps a book, though I'm not sure how many pages you have. One way or another, it's a great read, and I would love to see you get some monetary benefit from it. Well done gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 17-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, Tom. You have no idea how your encouraging reviews have ket me going. I do plan on publishing this. My daughter is currently working on the cover for me. Thank you again for this. Gretchen
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
What an amazingly talented writer you are, Gretchen! This is another of your great chapters, one that you've embraced fully and probably right to put Miranda aside for a while. Your characters are exquisitely drawn and Mrs Collette's dramatic disposal is skilfully portrayed in its brevity. And the theme of kindness and forgiveness is beautifully conveyed through the best medium of wonderful story-telling. Big pat on your back and thank you! Debbie. Some edits below:
I should be saluting you (M)iss Heddy
he must be to(o) busy with the war and all
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2024
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What an amazingly talented writer you are, Gretchen! This is another of your great chapters, one that you've embraced fully and probably right to put Miranda aside for a while. Your characters are exquisitely drawn and Mrs Collette's dramatic disposal is skilfully portrayed in its brevity. And the theme of kindness and forgiveness is beautifully conveyed through the best medium of wonderful story-telling. Big pat on your back and thank you! Debbie. Some edits below:
I should be saluting you (M)iss Heddy
he must be to(o) busy with the war and all
Comment Written 17-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much. I'm so glad you joined me in this story. I really want to tell you how your encouraging reviews kept me going. Gretchen
Comment from Wendy G
I have thoroughly enjoyed this story. I always enjoy your natural and straightforward style of writing, along with the insights into personalities and characters and relationships, as well as ethical values such as not judging others, and accepting them, avoiding blind prejudice. One can learn a lot from young Heddy. An excellent chapter.
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2024
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I have thoroughly enjoyed this story. I always enjoy your natural and straightforward style of writing, along with the insights into personalities and characters and relationships, as well as ethical values such as not judging others, and accepting them, avoiding blind prejudice. One can learn a lot from young Heddy. An excellent chapter.
Comment Written 17-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2024
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Thank you so very much, Wendy. I hope you know how much I appreciate your encouraging reviews. Thank you again. Gretchen
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a wonderful story and Willis's acceptance of Artie show what kind of man he is that came out of the war. Mrs. Collette (the perfect villain) was sent to the place she certainly needed to go, although it is sad how much her husband regrets it (or is he relieved after years of abuse?). Great story with wonderful epiphanies for all the characters.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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This is a wonderful story and Willis's acceptance of Artie show what kind of man he is that came out of the war. Mrs. Collette (the perfect villain) was sent to the place she certainly needed to go, although it is sad how much her husband regrets it (or is he relieved after years of abuse?). Great story with wonderful epiphanies for all the characters.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, Carol. I don't usually cry when I end my stories, but this one definitely made me tear up. Your support and encouragement throughout has been amazing. Gretchen
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I cried too.
Comment from royowen
Funnily enough, this chapter is probably the best place to finish, it leaves a space for a sequel and maybe a trilogy Gretchen. What a brilliant, I have a new hero in Heddy, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
Typo : but He must be to(o) busy. 2: (K)now it is time to ask.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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Funnily enough, this chapter is probably the best place to finish, it leaves a space for a sequel and maybe a trilogy Gretchen. What a brilliant, I have a new hero in Heddy, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
Typo : but He must be to(o) busy. 2: (K)now it is time to ask.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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Oh, Roy, I just want to thank you for your terrific reviews and encouragement you have given me throughout this story. I think there is a little Heddy or Lester in all of us. Thank you again. Gretchen
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Great writing, great entertainment too.
Comment from patcelaw
This is a very well written chapter and I enjoyed very much as I listen to your paragraph and your sense structure and your punctuation all are very outstanding. I wish you the very best with your book and I also wish you a very, very good week. Pat.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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This is a very well written chapter and I enjoyed very much as I listen to your paragraph and your sense structure and your punctuation all are very outstanding. I wish you the very best with your book and I also wish you a very, very good week. Pat.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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Thank you very much. I appreciate your review. Gretchen
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is a fine build up to the finale. I am only sorry I followed so little of the whole book. I seem to have been under the weather this year. Hopefully I will do better with the next one. kay
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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This is a fine build up to the finale. I am only sorry I followed so little of the whole book. I seem to have been under the weather this year. Hopefully I will do better with the next one. kay
Comment Written 16-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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Thank you. Life happens. No apology necessary. I appreciate this. Gretchen