Comments on: Black Book Chat with Carleen Brice http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/ Black Books, Authors, Book Reviews, Events & More Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:50:27 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lashonda http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8945 Lashonda Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:09:06 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8945 I am so behind on emails and just got to the reminder email about the chat. I love this book and was just telling a friend about this and OMAH. I want her to read them, but she has to get her own because I can't risk loaning these out. I am so behind on emails and just got to the reminder email about the chat. I love this book and was just telling a friend about this and OMAH. I want her to read them, but she has to get her own because I can’t risk loaning these out.

]]> By: Carleen http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8941 Carleen Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:17:03 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8941 Ah the puzzle pieces! Glad they snagged your attention. Ah the puzzle pieces! Glad they snagged your attention.

]]> By: Carleen http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8940 Carleen Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:16:33 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8940 I think I included all that to show there are many different ways to be spiritual, but also because all those ways are very familiar to me. We write what we know, right? I think I included all that to show there are many different ways to be spiritual, but also because all those ways are very familiar to me. We write what we know, right?

]]> By: Carleen http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8939 Carleen Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:15:00 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8939 I'm really glad to hear you could relate to Trish. It pleases me that some black readers relate more to the white character and some white readers relate more to the black character. Proves the point that we're more alike than different. I’m really glad to hear you could relate to Trish. It pleases me that some black readers relate more to the white character and some white readers relate more to the black character. Proves the point that we’re more alike than different.

]]> By: Carleen http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8938 Carleen Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:13:24 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8938 Hi Wana, I've been lucky with titles. A writer-friend came up with Orange Mint and Honey for me. Children of the Waters comes from the Japanese Buddhist tradition I reference in that book. Calling Every Good Wish Home came to me. Very lucky! Hi Wana, I’ve been lucky with titles. A writer-friend came up with Orange Mint and Honey for me. Children of the Waters comes from the Japanese Buddhist tradition I reference in that book. Calling Every Good Wish Home came to me. Very lucky!

]]> By: Wana http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8937 Wana Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:46:45 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8937 Great job Carleen and keep books coming. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and just wanted to let you know I was hooked from the beginning because I wanted to know what Nana's secret was. I was also curious about those puzzle pieces. Great job Carleen and keep books coming.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book and just wanted to let you know I was hooked from the beginning because I wanted to know what Nana’s secret was. I was also curious about those puzzle pieces.

]]> By: Wana http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8936 Wana Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:44:34 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8936 Yes, I think two strangers could be sisters but only if they both want the connection. I've always wanted a sister and I'm sure I would embrace it but I think it may matter whose side the sister is on. I can't put my finger on why I feel that way but I do. Yes, I think two strangers could be sisters but only if they both want the connection. I’ve always wanted a sister and I’m sure I would embrace it but I think it may matter whose side the sister is on. I can’t put my finger on why I feel that way but I do.

]]> By: Wana http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8935 Wana Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:41:33 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8935 At first I thought of Nick as kind of a bad guy but after his story came out I didn't feel it as much and couldn't really find a bad guy in the book. I have to say my favorite was Trish because for some reason I felt like I understood her more. Maybe because at times I felt what she felt and she was just out right funny to me especially with some of her statements like when she called Nick out before nosy Fletcher showed up. At the opening of the book, how did you feel about Nick’s reaction to the pregnancy? Surprisingly I understood where he came from especially since he had already voiced his concerns about not wanting kids. I thought Billie was wrong to make the initial decision for them, that wasn't fair. Share one of your favorite scenes in the book or a favorite saying. I enjoyed a lot of scenes like the dinner with Makeesha, the time when Will was worried about Trish's soul...I could picture a child's face when they are all worried and concerned or concentrating...sometimes it so cute. I hate to admit my favorite say was F a duck because I've used it a couple of times and it was funny to see it used here. At first I thought of Nick as kind of a bad guy but after his story came out I didn’t feel it as much and couldn’t really find a bad guy in the book. I have to say my favorite was Trish because for some reason I felt like I understood her more. Maybe because at times I felt what she felt and she was just out right funny to me especially with some of her statements like when she called Nick out before nosy Fletcher showed up.

At the opening of the book, how did you feel about Nick’s reaction to the pregnancy? Surprisingly I understood where he came from especially since he had already voiced his concerns about not wanting kids. I thought Billie was wrong to make the initial decision for them, that wasn’t fair.

Share one of your favorite scenes in the book or a favorite saying. I enjoyed a lot of scenes like the dinner with Makeesha, the time when Will was worried about Trish’s soul…I could picture a child’s face when they are all worried and concerned or concentrating…sometimes it so cute. I hate to admit my favorite say was F a duck because I’ve used it a couple of times and it was funny to see it used here.

]]> By: Wana http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8934 Wana Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:32:54 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8934 Fletcher was a trip and the funny things is I could picture him especially when he made his way over to find out who Trish and the boy were...golf club and all. Fletcher was a trip and the funny things is I could picture him especially when he made his way over to find out who Trish and the boy were…golf club and all.

]]> By: Wana http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8933 Wana Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:30:20 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8933 This book sounds like another winner. I also agree with Tee about the titles. How do you come up with them? (really hoping you stop by back today to answer questions for stragglers like me) This book sounds like another winner. I also agree with Tee about the titles. How do you come up with them?

(really hoping you stop by back today to answer questions for stragglers like me)

]]> By: Wana http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8932 Wana Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:28:27 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8932 I had no idea Orange Mint and Honey was going to be a movie. WTG and CONGRATS. I had no idea Orange Mint and Honey was going to be a movie. WTG and CONGRATS.

]]> By: Wana http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8931 Wana Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:25:41 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8931 Carleen, Ijust wanted to stop by and say I really liked your book and the story it was so complex but not to the point of being mind boggling. I was going to ask how you came up with the story line but you already answered it. Carleen,

Ijust wanted to stop by and say I really liked your book and the story it was so complex but not to the point of being mind boggling. I was going to ask how you came up with the story line but you already answered it.

]]> By: Tee C. Royal http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8930 Tee C. Royal Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:15:39 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8930 Carleen, I forgot one of my other questions, but wanted to ask if you purposely included religion, higher powers, ancestors, etc. the way you did to show that while we may not all agree when it comes to spirituality, it's an individual choice; one that's okay to make? -Tee Carleen, I forgot one of my other questions, but wanted to ask if you purposely included religion, higher powers, ancestors, etc. the way you did to show that while we may not all agree when it comes to spirituality, it’s an individual choice; one that’s okay to make?

-Tee

]]> By: Carleen http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8929 Carleen Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:10:10 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8929 I'm always trying to show different perspectives, trying to create characters that we haven't seen before. I think Trish and Fletcher both fit that description. But Fletcher has teeth. They may be dentures, but he's got teeth. :) I’m always trying to show different perspectives, trying to create characters that we haven’t seen before. I think Trish and Fletcher both fit that description. But Fletcher has teeth. They may be dentures, but he’s got teeth. :)

]]> By: Carleen http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8928 Carleen Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:08:32 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8928 Thanks Hope! Thanks Hope!

]]> By: Carleen http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8927 Carleen Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:08:03 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8927 I think we'll be hearing more and more cases where families reconnect online. It's kind of a trip, isn't it? I think we’ll be hearing more and more cases where families reconnect online. It’s kind of a trip, isn’t it?

]]> By: Tee C. Royal http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8926 Tee C. Royal Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:21:17 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8926 Yes, I think it's possible, but it just depends. I am adopted, so I don't really know my birth family. It was just me and my twin sister and we knew all along. I didn't really feel indifferent about them, but it was like I didn't know them and I felt God had a plan for me which was my adoptive parents/family, so I never really questioned it much. As a matter of fact, my sister contacted me on FB earlier this week and though we were all together at one time, I don't remember her. -Tee Yes, I think it’s possible, but it just depends. I am adopted, so I don’t really know my birth family. It was just me and my twin sister and we knew all along. I didn’t really feel indifferent about them, but it was like I didn’t know them and I felt God had a plan for me which was my adoptive parents/family, so I never really questioned it much. As a matter of fact, my sister contacted me on FB earlier this week and though we were all together at one time, I don’t remember her.

-Tee

]]> By: Tee C. Royal http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8925 Tee C. Royal Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:16:32 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8925 Well, definitely keep us posted as I'm looking forward to it. -Tee Well, definitely keep us posted as I’m looking forward to it.

-Tee

]]> By: Tee C. Royal http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8924 Tee C. Royal Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:14:46 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8924 To answer my own questions... - I didn't think there were any bad guys per se. Yes, the characters were flawed, but it was understandable considering the circumstances. My favorite character was Fletcher, despite his "job"...ROFL. Just the idea is kinda funny to me. Okay, not a good thing to say, but I just picture an old guy with no teeth and telling the benefits of his product. ROFL. I also liked that he had Billie's back when Trish showed up. (Come on now...can y'all see Red Foxx in that role if he were still alive? I could.) - Even with his reservations about the baby, I still liked Nick. He had his demons and all, but something about him I liked. I will admit I like musically inclined men. - I had a few favorite scenes, but the one that really tripped me out was Trish and her reaction to Will becoming a Christian. Her commentary was funny, but also had one of those "oh no she didn't" reactions because growing up in the church, I couldn't imagine a parent stressing over her child wanting to do what Will wanted. And when she hoped the girlfriend was pregnant instead? ROFL...Whew! -Tee To answer my own questions…
- I didn’t think there were any bad guys per se. Yes, the characters were flawed, but it was understandable considering the circumstances. My favorite character was Fletcher, despite his “job”…ROFL. Just the idea is kinda funny to me. Okay, not a good thing to say, but I just picture an old guy with no teeth and telling the benefits of his product. ROFL. I also liked that he had Billie’s back when Trish showed up. (Come on now…can y’all see Red Foxx in that role if he were still alive? I could.)
- Even with his reservations about the baby, I still liked Nick. He had his demons and all, but something about him I liked. I will admit I like musically inclined men.
- I had a few favorite scenes, but the one that really tripped me out was Trish and her reaction to Will becoming a Christian. Her commentary was funny, but also had one of those “oh no she didn’t” reactions because growing up in the church, I couldn’t imagine a parent stressing over her child wanting to do what Will wanted. And when she hoped the girlfriend was pregnant instead? ROFL…Whew!

-Tee

]]> By: Tee C. Royal http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8923 Tee C. Royal Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:08:55 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8923 Carleen, I definitely agree about the shock value, regarding the race. Like I said, this is one thing I really loved how you did it. I also loved that the characters were able to see a little deeper into their thought patterns and what they thought, on the surface or not, about the other race(s). -Tee Carleen, I definitely agree about the shock value, regarding the race. Like I said, this is one thing I really loved how you did it. I also loved that the characters were able to see a little deeper into their thought patterns and what they thought, on the surface or not, about the other race(s).

-Tee

]]> By: Tee C. Royal http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8922 Tee C. Royal Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:07:13 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8922 Ladies, thanks SO MUCH for participating. I'm not sure what happened to the rest of the crew, but thank YOU for joining in. I wasn't able to stop back through yesterday, but I did have some more questions/comments if you guys are still around. :) Hopefully you subscribed, so you'll know I'm posting. Carleen, it is a pleasure and I'm so glad your book was selected, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten to it until later in the year or even next year. You're not only a wonderful writer, but it's great that you've taken the time to give so freely to your audience. Not every author does that and we so appreciate it! Tee Ladies, thanks SO MUCH for participating. I’m not sure what happened to the rest of the crew, but thank YOU for joining in. I wasn’t able to stop back through yesterday, but I did have some more questions/comments if you guys are still around. :) Hopefully you subscribed, so you’ll know I’m posting.

Carleen, it is a pleasure and I’m so glad your book was selected, otherwise I wouldn’t have gotten to it until later in the year or even next year. You’re not only a wonderful writer, but it’s great that you’ve taken the time to give so freely to your audience. Not every author does that and we so appreciate it!

Tee

]]> By: Hope http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8921 Hope Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:05:50 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8921 I'm putting this on my calendar now! How exciting. I’m putting this on my calendar now! How exciting.

]]> By: Hope http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8920 Hope Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:04:29 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8920 I have always wanted a sister, so I think that I would welcome her witih open arms. Both my brother and I are adopted so I know that I most likely have other siblings. It's just a matter of locating them. I have always wanted a sister, so I think that I would welcome her witih open arms. Both my brother and I are adopted so I know that I most likely have other siblings. It’s just a matter of locating them.

]]> By: Hope http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8919 Hope Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:03:01 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8919 Hi, Carleen. I really love your work. I read both OM&H and COTW and immensely enjoyed both. I'm excited to hear about your upcoming project as well. Keep it coming! Hi, Carleen. I really love your work. I read both OM&H and COTW and immensely enjoyed both. I’m excited to hear about your upcoming project as well. Keep it coming!

]]> By: Jaime L. Lincoln http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/black-book-chat-with-carleen-brice/comment-page-1/#comment-8918 Jaime L. Lincoln Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:28:29 +0000 http://www.rawsistaz.com/?p=2360#comment-8918 Carleen, thanks for sharing your thoughtst!! I left a comment, too.... Carleen, thanks for sharing your thoughtst!! I left a comment, too….

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