tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post8422108486151470224..comments2023-10-25T03:45:03.077-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Watery Tart: February Grace and GodspeedHart Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-53615709537531114672012-05-16T22:28:29.388-04:002012-05-16T22:28:29.388-04:00Wonderful, wonderful interview! I've read the...Wonderful, wonderful interview! I've read the manuscript of this book, but I didn't know the whole story behind the inspiration.<br /><br />I have GODSPEED on my Kindle, and I look forward to the end of the school year and a more relaxing time when I can sit by my goldfish pond and read the finished version.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-64454151092920364592012-05-16T21:42:47.927-04:002012-05-16T21:42:47.927-04:00Roland, you are so right that the mental journey c...Roland, you are so right that the mental journey can be even harder than the physical. My own mental demons are smallish... not to tallish, thought they sort of have bad breath... but I have battled enormous monsters on behalf of loved ones.<br /><br />DJ-It can be overwhelming, until you realize how if BRU can, YOU can, eh?<br /><br />Anne-good word choice... mere mortals. We have angels among us to show us what we can do, eh?<br /><br />Lydia, thank you!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-1265765875888556072012-05-16T19:26:55.561-04:002012-05-16T19:26:55.561-04:00Your bravery, strength, and talent continue to awe...Your bravery, strength, and talent continue to awe me. <br />:)<br />Great interview!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-45927170052842581742012-05-16T18:29:36.574-04:002012-05-16T18:29:36.574-04:00Bru is such an inspiration to us mere mortals. Aft...Bru is such an inspiration to us mere mortals. After everything she's gone through these last few years, well, a lesser woman would have given up.<br /><br />And you're right, Hart, Bru has AMAZING Grace. And talent.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-58982900251072430402012-05-16T16:54:58.404-04:002012-05-16T16:54:58.404-04:00I feel quite overwhelmed by Bru's journey to p...I feel quite overwhelmed by Bru's journey to publication so I can't begin to imagine how she feels! Jubilant, exhilarated, awesome - I hope these are just a few....D..J. Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505496527818181395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-30795993791244105552012-05-16T16:13:19.538-04:002012-05-16T16:13:19.538-04:00Bru, it is so easy to lose your way in the dark .....Bru, it is so easy to lose your way in the dark ... not just physical darkness but the deeper darkness of depression, of what seems never-ending pain, and of the fear of losing your grip on yourself.<br /><br />I am so proud of you that you made it through all those darknesses and triumphed with your novel's release and your putting one step after another! RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-79301845423779811952012-05-16T14:16:06.208-04:002012-05-16T14:16:06.208-04:00Kathy-that encouragement makes such a difference, ...Kathy-that encouragement makes such a difference, eh? And thank you so much for the prayers for HWMNBMOTI--definitely need them!<br /><br />Ted-so true--she IS fabulous!<br /><br />MTS-YAY for book sales! That's great!<br /><br />Misha-very true, that it's humbling!<br /><br />Bru-you are very welcome! I'm so glad you shared it! You're amazing!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-66446511826093043522012-05-16T13:10:31.200-04:002012-05-16T13:10:31.200-04:00I hope it is okay to pop in here once more to than...I hope it is okay to pop in here once more to thank everyone for their kind words and to say I do hope you all enjoy Godspeed! Thank you for encouraging me to share my story, Hart, in more ways than one. xoxo bruFebruary Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078037856070486022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-41406479367551427192012-05-16T12:14:09.624-04:002012-05-16T12:14:09.624-04:00Wow it's both humbling and inspiring to see wh...Wow it's both humbling and inspiring to see what Bru overcame in order to get her book done. <br /><br />I wish her all the best!Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-72409365644718779172012-05-16T11:18:38.226-04:002012-05-16T11:18:38.226-04:00Thanks for sharing this. Just bought the book and...Thanks for sharing this. Just bought the book and really looking forward to reading it. February Grace, yours is one amazing and inspiring story of perseverance. Congratulations on getting your book finished and out there.MTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583110659380717128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-59015315660999361972012-05-16T11:05:07.375-04:002012-05-16T11:05:07.375-04:00I'm thrilled to see how Bru has persevered. Sh...I'm thrilled to see how Bru has persevered. She's always been so great to people in the blogosphere.Ted Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-27389560706533850452012-05-16T11:01:56.465-04:002012-05-16T11:01:56.465-04:00Wow, what a remarkable and hardworking woman you a...Wow, what a remarkable and hardworking woman you are! Besides all that you have accomplished through your trials, I was struck by how important the encouragement from others helped you be strong. I want to read your book, February Grace.<br /><br />Hart, I left a comment in the post below; I am so glad that your husband is doing so much better. I feel terrible that I didn't know until today. Heart you!<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-52379052757856152112012-05-16T09:54:15.029-04:002012-05-16T09:54:15.029-04:00Theresa-that honesty is FABULOUS, isn't it? I...Theresa-that honesty is FABULOUS, isn't it? I think that is how she is so moving.<br /><br />Elizabeth-It really is, isn't it?<br /><br />Jessica-I end up teary, too. <br /><br />Bru-I am thrilled to have you here! And yes, we will have to have coffee!<br /><br />Katie-thank you! Headed the right way, anyway...<br /><br />Jen-she is, isn't she?Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-25130522879897489252012-05-16T09:23:03.670-04:002012-05-16T09:23:03.670-04:00Thank you for sharing your story. You are an insp...Thank you for sharing your story. You are an inspiration - and the book sounds fantastic!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194120188040608319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-47718800208325371492012-05-16T08:57:52.734-04:002012-05-16T08:57:52.734-04:00oh wow. Huge congratulations Bru! That story sound...oh wow. Huge congratulations Bru! That story sounds really intriguing and you are an inspiration! And Hart, I just read your last post- that must have been terrifying! I'm so glad he's doing better.Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-9071534424876029302012-05-16T08:32:36.871-04:002012-05-16T08:32:36.871-04:00Thank you Theresa, Elizabeth and Jessica- that was...Thank you Theresa, Elizabeth and Jessica- that was very difficult to write, so your kind words mean so much more than you know. Thank you so much xoxo<br /><br />And Hart...what can I say? With all you've had going on the past several days you STILL came through for me and posted this- what an incredible and generous person you are. You are a rockstar and I AM going to have coffee with you one of these days, even if I have to make a special trip to you to do it.<br /><br />Thank you, so much, for having me here to visit, I am truly grateful.<br /><br />Glad to her hubby is on the mend, sending all good thoughts his way and yours too.<br /><br /><3 bruFebruary Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078037856070486022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-53517021569508017122012-05-16T07:52:02.260-04:002012-05-16T07:52:02.260-04:00I think I've known Bru now for a little over a...I think I've known Bru now for a little over a year, and I have to say, each and every time she pours her heart out I end up teary. Not only does she have more courage than any person I have ever met, but she is so so talented. Have you read her poetry? Raw, heartbreaking, absolutely beautiful. Bru deserves every single ounce of happiness. Congratulations, Bru!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-88377764043135372932012-05-16T05:58:40.688-04:002012-05-16T05:58:40.688-04:00What an inspiring story, Bru! Congratulations on y...What an inspiring story, Bru! Congratulations on your release and on your perseverance-- we can all learn a lot from you.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-54723922361505618282012-05-16T05:45:52.539-04:002012-05-16T05:45:52.539-04:00Bru is so honest. She puts herself out there--fla...Bru is so honest. She puts herself out there--flaws, complications, heartache. She's survived a lot. Great to see her here doing more of the same.<br /><br />Bru, that line about the heart and clockwork is amazing!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.com