tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post3669137695646445648..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: BORDER STATES AND THE CIVIL WARCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-67365587163414136652011-10-11T20:40:40.868-05:002011-10-11T20:40:40.868-05:00This was fascinating. I can imagine the difficulti...This was fascinating. I can imagine the difficulties faced on both sides of state lines.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-23900828423992988702011-10-11T07:27:15.538-05:002011-10-11T07:27:15.538-05:00Thank you all so much for your warm words of encou...Thank you all so much for your warm words of encouragement. Stories set in American history aren't as fashionable as they used to be, but they're so much a part of what we are as a people and a nation. I'm glad to have an opportunity to share with other afficionados.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-16481945526394838712011-10-11T07:07:53.369-05:002011-10-11T07:07:53.369-05:00Alison, I love romances rooted in American history...Alison, I love romances rooted in American history, particularly the Civil War. I'm doing a series of 'this day in the Civil War 150 years ago' on my Victorian group blog and even in the first year of the war, civilians were unwillingly pulled into the conflict, being harrassed, properies damaged or destroyed, and some were even killed. Can't really blame them for changing to side with the occupying armies. <br /><br />Your stories sound wonderful and what lovely covers! Best of luck with both books. My hope is the Civil War anniversary will bring Civil War romances back into the limelight.Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-8075058206721201132011-10-11T05:22:58.176-05:002011-10-11T05:22:58.176-05:00Hi Alison,
What a fascinating area you live in. I ...Hi Alison,<br />What a fascinating area you live in. I can understand how families would be torn apart by the war. I might be an Aussie but the civil war has always interested me. Blame Gone with the Wind for that.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-36442175047636686242011-10-11T02:09:15.103-05:002011-10-11T02:09:15.103-05:00Hi, Alison! Thanks for a terrific post, with a rem...Hi, Alison! Thanks for a terrific post, with a reminder about how the Border States were affected by the Civil War. You really brought into focus the aftermath of the war and the lawlessness which fed on the devastation in some areas of the country. After reading your post, I would love to read your books! Your story lines and characters sound very involving.<br /><br />My lifelong love of history and romance grew and came into bloom from my roots deep in my home state of Virginia. From one corner of the state to another, and points in-between, Virginia is a living history book. It's also breathtakingly beautiful. Many times, as I have looked at my mountains, I have wondered about the past lives of people who once stood gazing at the same glorious sight. I truly believe that the answers to our future lie in the questions from our past. It is very important to never forget the sacrifices made by those who have fought to preserve the American way of life. We must also remember that heroes and heroines are real people with imperfections and vulnerabilities. Their gallantry and honor often comes with a high price. This year, 2011, marks the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. Not a cause for celebration, but one for reflection and remembrance. It is hard for many of us to imagine the scope of the Civil War. Americans fighting against each other on our home soil. Friends and family members so divided by the cause of "North versus South" that they battled with one another to the death. To this day, the American Civil War remains the conflict in which the most Americans lost their lives. The death toll? Over 600,000 lives were lost in the War Between the States.Virginia Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09960370038323930029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-72151948680403641492011-10-10T23:32:42.038-05:002011-10-10T23:32:42.038-05:00Alison,
Thanks for the interesting blog on border ...Alison,<br />Thanks for the interesting blog on border states. Brings up some great questions and conflicts for writers like romance writers. Good luck with your novels. They sound intriguing.Jeanmarie Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974232341270295299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-85883994315681566402011-10-10T22:54:26.346-05:002011-10-10T22:54:26.346-05:00Alison, a great bit of history there. Your book, A...Alison, a great bit of history there. Your book, A MAN LIKE THAT, sounds most intriguing. Wishing you much success with your writing.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a><br /><a href="http://freelanceeditingbymason.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Freelance Editing By Mason</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-2349114649926525112011-10-10T20:58:06.047-05:002011-10-10T20:58:06.047-05:00Alison--your book sound wonderful! They're jus...Alison--your book sound wonderful! They're just the kind I like...and try to write! Your covers are beautiful, too.<br />The Quantril Raiders.. Now, that is a wild looking bunch. <br />I enjoy the history of Kansas vs. Missouri, and have read a couple of novels in the past dealing with one or the other. The Civil War, itself, is an endless source of fascination and stories.<br />I keep seeing your photo on FB--now I can't remember why. Don't mind me...I have AAADD--Age Activated Attetnion Deficit Disorder.<br />We spent some time in Kentucky last week, and while we saw some of the Civil War influence, we mainly saw and toured distilaries.<br />Thanks for being our special guest. Go to my FB page and see that I have SOTW Networked there.<br />I hope to see you around much more--Caroline and I so appreciate your wonderful post! CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-743750480183645422011-10-10T20:48:28.674-05:002011-10-10T20:48:28.674-05:00Hi Caroline, thanks so much for having me. I just...Hi Caroline, thanks so much for having me. I just love my covers, too!<br /><br />Paisley, I think it really adds to the sense of place in a story when the author has some personal connection to the history and the setting.<br /><br />Angelyn, thanks so much for stopping by. I don't remember that line from the movie, but Missouri is the "Show Me" state, so I'm guessing he was giving her a hard time.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-65852475095352768022011-10-10T19:22:50.071-05:002011-10-10T19:22:50.071-05:00Great post! Reminded me of the Outlaw Josey Wales...Great post! Reminded me of the Outlaw Josey Wales. Remember that line he said to the girl from Kansas? "Show me."Angelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435759384505259927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-24678131758729111292011-10-10T19:19:31.277-05:002011-10-10T19:19:31.277-05:00Hi Alison. WOW, talk about a piece of history. You...Hi Alison. WOW, talk about a piece of history. You certainly have dropped into a place in time that had more than its share. How wonderful you're able to show a different light to what happened during those difficult times. I use my area and history of the 1849gold rush for my stories and love writing about the history here.<br /><br />Best of luck with lots of sales. It was so nice to get to meet you today. :)Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-61545436746383340112011-10-10T19:05:05.699-05:002011-10-10T19:05:05.699-05:00Alison, your book covers are both so beautiful and...Alison, your book covers are both so beautiful and the stories sound engaging. I envy your visit to the safe house on the underground railroad. Thanks so much for guesting here on Sweethearts of the West.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.com