tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post1098208589499001489..comments2023-10-31T10:06:55.702-03:00Comments on Tales From the Redhead: A visit with author Lori Benton. And what? A drawing for a copy of 'Burning Sky', too???Jennifer Majorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-38613620418675237292013-07-31T23:38:53.236-03:002013-07-31T23:38:53.236-03:00Lori, you are such a sweet heart for keeping up wi...Lori, you are such a sweet heart for keeping up with all these comments and being so gracious! <br />If I could have 5 minutes with my high school choral teacher, I'd be a weeping wreck. Mrs. Norman ALWAYS told me I was good and pushed me with a smile on her face and love in her heart. <br />Mrs. Wingard made your wedding cake? How cool it that!?!?Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-3124251154613673882013-07-31T23:08:56.128-03:002013-07-31T23:08:56.128-03:00Patti, you're a hoot. ESP! I love doing interv...Patti, you're a hoot. ESP! I love doing interviews, I've lately discovered. Talk about history, writing, books? My pleasure. Thanks for stopping by!Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-31979088344091183422013-07-31T23:07:16.063-03:002013-07-31T23:07:16.063-03:00Hey there, Mrs. Wingard (just one of my life's...Hey there, Mrs. Wingard (just one of my life's biggest encouragers ever). So glad you stopped by. :)<br /><br />Jennifer, Mrs. Wingard was my high school art teacher (I majored in art in college) and I did a little writing for her classes too. We wrote, illustrated, and bound our own books as a project one year, and I still have mine. It was about a dragon. This lady had a hand in shaping the direction my life has taken (and she made my wedding cake, which I still tend to rave about nearly 26 years later).Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-75669702474538274782013-07-31T19:43:09.259-03:002013-07-31T19:43:09.259-03:00Lori, I am looking forward to reading Burning Sky....Lori, I am looking forward to reading Burning Sky. I've always been a fan. J. Wingard jbw2ndstar(at)verizon(dot)netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-88211139065277354412013-07-31T16:13:08.123-03:002013-07-31T16:13:08.123-03:00Hey, saucy Redhead! You really "got" th...Hey, saucy Redhead! You really "got" the essence and heart of Lori. She's going to go far and interviews like this are a great boon to let readers know--so thanks for doing it. I am amazed at Lori's knowledge and careful research--and her writing style and flair speaks for itself. She's got ESP: Extra Spiritual Power! My email is pattiiverson@gmail.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-33198795105875583582013-07-31T11:15:51.517-03:002013-07-31T11:15:51.517-03:00Candace, such a lovely and thoughtful reply. "...Candace, such a lovely and thoughtful reply. "I love it when history takes on a face in the hands of a capable and passionate writer." Me too! It's how my passion for history was first sparked as a teen--reading historical fiction (Sunfire Romances! My favorite was "Jessica"). It's a beautiful cycle that I hope to perpetuate. Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-42607159017393455882013-07-30T18:36:02.909-03:002013-07-30T18:36:02.909-03:00Dear Madame Redhead,
Thanks for this wonderful in...Dear Madame Redhead, <br />Thanks for this wonderful interview, and engaging my interest. I love it when history takes on a face in the hands of a capable and passionate writer. The characters offer their experience against the backdrop of the mountains and waters where the First People walked, lived, and grew their children. Gradually they yielded their country to a greater force. Fast forward, and here we are now, seeking their return, searching for the whisper of how it really was for them, through the pages of a novel. Thank you, Lori, for your love of the past, and your skill in bringing it alive for us. Burning Sky is a book I want to read! Candace riverofthanks (at) hotmail (dot) comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-87302050112477337472013-07-28T18:07:53.952-03:002013-07-28T18:07:53.952-03:00Thank you for stopping by and commenting! So glad ...Thank you for stopping by and commenting! So glad you enjoyed the interview. I love to share about the historical background of my stories. Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-968853644883446622013-07-28T17:58:39.494-03:002013-07-28T17:58:39.494-03:00Kiersti, I'm trying to be so careful about spo...Kiersti, I'm trying to be so careful about spoilers during this pre-release season. Even afterward, I'm going to be careful. :) Thanks for stopping by for the interview!Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-39131717938740184992013-07-28T17:56:24.507-03:002013-07-28T17:56:24.507-03:00I love finding out we have these interests in comm...I love finding out we have these interests in common, Carla. I hope you enjoy it!Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-92164013133518255372013-07-27T21:08:52.646-03:002013-07-27T21:08:52.646-03:00Okay, I totally won't mention that the space a...Okay, I totally won't mention that the space aliens carried off the samurai!Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-66913223415515336682013-07-27T19:53:55.004-03:002013-07-27T19:53:55.004-03:00P.S. Thank you both also for not saying anything t...P.S. Thank you both also for not saying anything that would spoil the ending for me, as I'm almost but not quite there! :)Kierstihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15854756754992820792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-8571554314297467662013-07-27T19:53:10.629-03:002013-07-27T19:53:10.629-03:00First, I do NOT want to be included in the draw--s...First, I do NOT want to be included in the draw--simply because I am blessed to already have my copy of Burning Sky, so don't want to take one away from someone else!<br />Second, I enjoyed this interview and review so much...I loved Jennifer's insightful questions and Lori's thoughtful answers. You two ladies are such a blessing and encouragement to me.Kierstihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15854756754992820792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-1859996149764563732013-07-27T18:13:23.336-03:002013-07-27T18:13:23.336-03:00Thank you for coming to TFTR!! It's nice to ha...Thank you for coming to TFTR!! It's nice to have you visit and share a bit of Burning Sky with us.Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-26465365979156818142013-07-27T13:29:52.252-03:002013-07-27T13:29:52.252-03:00Lori, I'm even more excited to read your book ...Lori, I'm even more excited to read your book now, having read this! I've been fascinated with the Iroquois culture during this time period for years, and I can't wait to see how the story unfolds.<br /><br />I'd love to be entered in the drawing. carlalaureano [at] yahoo [dot] com.Carla Laureanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671520341544066936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-87077837581672164132013-07-27T00:51:36.831-03:002013-07-27T00:51:36.831-03:00Becky, that's music to my ears. Not that you l...Becky, that's music to my ears. Not that you lost sleep, I mean. :) Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-2942321085998803572013-07-27T00:50:38.681-03:002013-07-27T00:50:38.681-03:00Thanks for this wonderful interview, Jennifer, and...Thanks for this wonderful interview, Jennifer, and for hosting me today! It was great fun, and a privilege to share about a few of my writing passions. Hugs!Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-53693929681146194372013-07-26T23:00:59.047-03:002013-07-26T23:00:59.047-03:00And LOVE the background photo of mountain peak cha...And LOVE the background photo of mountain peak chains falling back on each other row on row like ocean waves. I've been there, seen those, a number of times, especially in Washington State and British Columbia, Canada--such scenes make me forget to breathe!dtopliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08968086817228552657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-42297227904715799442013-07-26T22:59:20.153-03:002013-07-26T22:59:20.153-03:00You asked great blog questions and stirred up my 1...You asked great blog questions and stirred up my 1/128th Objibwe blood to full-tilt interest. I can see why you disappeared from public life when the book came. I will to when I win it, or if all else fails, track it down a.s.a.p. Thanks much, and very interesting questions re. Lori, too.dtopliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08968086817228552657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-37012865074266924402013-07-26T21:59:26.910-03:002013-07-26T21:59:26.910-03:00Andrew!!! For real!? You're related to the Kha...Andrew!!! For real!? You're related to the Khan and I'm related to Eirik the Red. Let's never get in each other's proximity (just kidding). Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-64825455287092206622013-07-26T20:04:22.191-03:002013-07-26T20:04:22.191-03:00Jennifer and Lori,
Brilliant post, Jennifer! Love...Jennifer and Lori,<br /><br />Brilliant post, Jennifer! Love your questions! And Lori, I finally cracked into your book last night as I fell into bed after 1 a.m., and let me tell you, 2 a.m. came VERY quickly and I had to put it down, because I knew 7 a.m. was hard on it's heels, and I had to be on my game this morning. But I'm chomping at the bit to get back to it tonight!!!!!Becky Doughtyhttp://www.beckydoughty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-58213061073177125772013-07-26T18:57:43.500-03:002013-07-26T18:57:43.500-03:00How cool to know that about your ancestry, Andrew....How cool to know that about your ancestry, Andrew. If there were any Mongolians running around the New World in the 18th century... hey, you never know. History is full of surprises. :) Thanks for dropping by and entering for a chance at Burning Sky. Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-24097603449740144682013-07-26T18:55:06.168-03:002013-07-26T18:55:06.168-03:00Heather, thank you! I'm likewise blessed to kn...Heather, thank you! I'm likewise blessed to know you. It's so thrilling to know both heroes have captured your heart. I admit I was rather torn myself between the two. :)Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-4934993526974125552013-07-26T18:13:45.378-03:002013-07-26T18:13:45.378-03:00To overcome chemo and come out writing is remarkab...To overcome chemo and come out writing is remarkable.<br /><br />The setting is fascinating. My wife is part Native American, and I'm sure she'll enjoy the book - which we'll buy if we don't win it!<br /><br />Now if you could only work in a Mongolian character...my joy would be complete, as I'm descended from Genghis Khan (really!)<br /><br />tempusfugit02 (at) gmail (dot) comAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262893369809401630.post-5956502464625286862013-07-26T17:54:07.824-03:002013-07-26T17:54:07.824-03:00Lori, as an ARC reader, I can say your writing is ...Lori, as an ARC reader, I can say your writing is so clean, yet so moving. And Joseph Tames-his-Horse! I'm so torn b/t him and the Scotsman...but I won't give anything away. You are a delightful writer and one I am thrilled to know. Blessings to you on your upcoming release!Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.com