tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post9120235290338657695..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Sit-Down Saturday with Cerella Sechrist (A Song for Rory)Pamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-64669825019651818722019-04-17T03:55:15.785-07:002019-04-17T03:55:15.785-07:00Try to take a look at these advices if you want to...Try to <a href="https://paperovernight.com/blog/response-paper" rel="nofollow">take a look</a> at these advices if you want to write your response paper soon. Here you can find some useful tipsRichard Majecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744139132776752086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-3939762209692149142017-03-06T11:32:21.439-08:002017-03-06T11:32:21.439-08:00Thanks, Laura! I hope you enjoy it! :)Thanks, Laura! I hope you enjoy it! :)Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-87646004614284300702017-03-06T11:32:03.612-08:002017-03-06T11:32:03.612-08:00Thanks, Beth! I got so caught up in the research. ...Thanks, Beth! I got so caught up in the research. The medical component was interesting to me, but the personal stories both saddened and inspired. I hope you enjoy A SONG FOR RORY!Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-6097062328641017812017-03-06T11:31:04.453-08:002017-03-06T11:31:04.453-08:00Oh, Catherine, I can't even imagine what this ...Oh, Catherine, I can't even imagine what this was like, with your mother. I think this was my biggest concern in writing the story - making sure I convey all the emotions that go with this sort of situation. You are such a sweetheart for saying I'm fabulous. I think you're pretty amazing yourself! Thanks so much for sharing about your mother. My heart goes out to you. <3 Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37535859732875399292017-03-06T05:09:53.260-08:002017-03-06T05:09:53.260-08:00Thank you, Linda, I hope you enjoy it!Thank you, Linda, I hope you enjoy it!Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-47371049978104134132017-03-06T05:09:22.584-08:002017-03-06T05:09:22.584-08:00I had to have the tissues handy as I researched an...I had to have the tissues handy as I researched and wrote it, Carol, so you might want to keep them nearby! Thanks so much, my friend!Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-60014351689900089972017-03-06T05:08:35.517-08:002017-03-06T05:08:35.517-08:00Thank you, Roz! I'm so glad you mentioned sadn...Thank you, Roz! I'm so glad you mentioned sadness, hope, and joy - I hope that's what this story conveys! Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-83423978773816955752017-03-06T05:07:42.758-08:002017-03-06T05:07:42.758-08:00You have my condolences on your grandmother, Lauri...You have my condolences on your grandmother, Laurie, and thank you so much for your vote of confidence in the story. <3 Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-67908265519763298792017-03-04T20:07:05.803-08:002017-03-04T20:07:05.803-08:00Wow. It looks like a gripping read. Congrats!Wow. It looks like a gripping read. Congrats!Laura Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04853245627578360220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-54567450408797937192017-03-04T12:12:39.252-08:002017-03-04T12:12:39.252-08:00I'm so impressed with your research. Can't...I'm so impressed with your research. Can't wait to read the book.Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-18064600394021550992017-03-04T09:42:58.784-08:002017-03-04T09:42:58.784-08:00Yes....she actually died of congestive heart failu...Yes....she actually died of congestive heart failure. <br />I know your book will accomplish everything that's intended. ( :Laurie Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251033150576051700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-54025812984288972552017-03-04T09:07:54.654-08:002017-03-04T09:07:54.654-08:00Cerella, you have to be one brave person to plunge...Cerella, you have to be one brave person to plunge your heart and soul into writing about such a heartbreaking disease. My mother had Dementia for five years before she died, and I didn't think I could live through it. Inch by inch our loved ones are chipped away from us and the loss and pain is monumental. Kudos to you and your editor for going the distance on this one. I can well imagine Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-54949157495479674062017-03-04T08:51:31.296-08:002017-03-04T08:51:31.296-08:00This sounds like a great story, Cerella. I'm l...This sounds like a great story, Cerella. I'm looking forward to reading it.Linda Hope Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362087612066936698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-57250139667478971282017-03-04T08:49:18.259-08:002017-03-04T08:49:18.259-08:00Cerella, what a tough issue to tackle. Alzheimer&#...Cerella, what a tough issue to tackle. Alzheimer's is such a cruel disease. Looking forward to reading this one. It sounds like I'm going to need to have a box of tissues nearby. Congratulations on Book 5!Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-80985018605875345732017-03-04T08:11:26.632-08:002017-03-04T08:11:26.632-08:00This story will have you crying in several places,...This story will have you crying in several places, for sadness, for hope, and for joy. Great book Cerella.rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-49092688105627699872017-03-04T07:52:28.525-08:002017-03-04T07:52:28.525-08:00How heartbreaking, Laurie, I would have cried over...How heartbreaking, Laurie, I would have cried over that, too. One of the many things I learned while researching the book (which you probably already know, give your personal experience with the disease) is that Alzheimer's itself doesn't cause death but the compromised immune system that results from the disease often creates complications that lead to death. It truly is a difficult Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-86400032657819446992017-03-04T07:48:58.363-08:002017-03-04T07:48:58.363-08:00I know we've talked about your mom's situa...I know we've talked about your mom's situation, Pam, and my heart goes out to you with this. I think you'd enjoy A SONG FOR RORY - now, if we can just get you to win a copy of HARPER'S WISH! :)Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-4702669619202740642017-03-04T07:46:57.357-08:002017-03-04T07:46:57.357-08:00Kate, you are too kind, as always! One thing I for...Kate, you are too kind, as always! One thing I forgot to mention in the interview (I might have to go back and add it quickly!) is that all of the lyrics in the book are either my own or more often, my sister's. She has far more musical ability than I do, and she was gracious enough to let me steal her words (and even wrote the title lyrics - a song for Rory!) I'm loving that we share a Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-34288971448435840082017-03-04T07:44:45.647-08:002017-03-04T07:44:45.647-08:00I admit that I got a little misty-eyed just writin...I admit that I got a little misty-eyed just writing this interview, Liz! Reliving the writing of some of those scenes got to me. I hope you enjoy it! (And that you keep the tissues handy as you read!)Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-43448196155998603202017-03-04T07:42:28.432-08:002017-03-04T07:42:28.432-08:00After researching this story, Jill, I really hope ...After researching this story, Jill, I really hope A SONG FOR RORY does bring more attention to Alzheimer's. But like you, on a happier note, I think that apron is adorable! I'm going to have a hard time giving it up to the winner! :) Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-85686318633810356592017-03-04T07:24:26.495-08:002017-03-04T07:24:26.495-08:00They really did get it right with the cover Cerell...They really did get it right with the cover Cerella. What a great match to your choices. This subject is such a tough one. My grandmother died two years ago and she had Alzheimer's. It's a cruel disease. Once I watched in sadness as she picked up a picture frame and stared at it, like she was trying to remember who was in it. I burst into tears seeing that. She was in very good physical Laurie Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251033150576051700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-20438146144485081162017-03-04T06:21:36.166-08:002017-03-04T06:21:36.166-08:00As you know I'd love to win Harper's Wish...As you know I'd love to win Harper's Wish but I would also like to read about Rory. My mom is showing signs of alzheimers and it's fairly early stages. I've noticed she doesn't remember a person who she used to always talk about now she doesn't know who it is. She didn't know a coat that was her's and in her closet, other clothing that is her's . It'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-49931907759437487752017-03-04T05:01:30.657-08:002017-03-04T05:01:30.657-08:00Cerella, I was already looking forward to reading ...Cerella, I was already looking forward to reading A SONG FOR RORY, but it's an absolute must-read now. I love what Karen said about the book. I also think your cover is exceptional. How lucky you are to have the cover models resemble your characters so perfectly! Unfortunately, most people know someone who has been impacted by Alzheimer's. I echo Jill's appreciation for you brining Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-23096081770632062652017-03-04T04:56:39.916-08:002017-03-04T04:56:39.916-08:00I am sniffling just reading ABOUT this story. I ca...I am sniffling just reading ABOUT this story. I can't wait to read it. Off to download...Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-81309049966059077262017-03-04T04:34:09.517-08:002017-03-04T04:34:09.517-08:00One thing I know for sure, I'll keep a box of ...One thing I know for sure, I'll keep a box of Kleenex nearby while reading A Song for Rory. Having personal experience with Alzheimer's Disease, thank you for bringing attention to this horrible disease, Cerella.<br />On a happier note, what an adorable apron!I love it...and I don't even cook. <br />Wishing you the best on your release.Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.com