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Post by bettyblackbent on Feb 14, 2015 21:14:46 GMT
She is a writer, also she translates and reviews...her specialty is mystery books. She has been reading and collecting them for decades and what she doesn't know about the genre would fit into a walnut shell. She has started a blog and I would love if people checked it out. She needs the moral support, my stepfather is a lovely man but I won't lie, he can't be bothered to give her any and hasn't even read the thing. thrillstoread.com/ |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 21:19:01 GMT
I will read it when I get home from work. just wanted to say for now that you're a good daughter!
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Post by bettyblackbent on Feb 14, 2015 21:22:35 GMT
Thank you!!! She is a very, very good mother. I'm lucky to have her.
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Post by thekloset on Feb 14, 2015 21:23:12 GMT
good for her--tell her she did a nice job!
can you help her add some buttons? (facebook, twitter, etc?)\
I would have liked her, but couldn't figured out how to do it, and i'm certainly happy to follow her.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 21:25:03 GMT
Thanks for this Betty! This is my favorite genre, the books that keep me up reading until 3AM. I already had The Accident on my book list, so I know I'm going to enjoy the blog.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 21:26:38 GMT
Thank you!!! She is a very, very good mother. I'm lucky to have her. This is making me well up - just a teensy bit (I have to retain my composure, I'm still at work  ). That's how I felt about my mother. But not while I was growing up. I didn't get to fully appreciate her until I was well into adulthood. Seems you're both very lucky. |
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Post by bettyblackbent on Feb 14, 2015 21:31:25 GMT
My mother left when I was eight and I didn't really get to know her until I was into my thirties.
So we missed both the good AND the bad parts of the tween and teenage years.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 14, 2015 22:22:16 GMT
I loved the review of The Accident. Love the dry subtle humor!
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Post by bettyblackbent on Feb 14, 2015 22:57:42 GMT
She is not on ANY social media, so no buttons to add. I might have to see if I can talk her into some of them. Ha ha.
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Post by Shirley U Geste on Feb 14, 2015 23:09:51 GMT
Thanks Betty, mysteries are my favorite genre and it's always a pleasure to read about them from someone who writes so well.
Love your avatar by the way.
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Post by bettyblackbent on Feb 14, 2015 23:12:38 GMT
thanks! it's an Aunt Dinah doll. I like her look of skepticism.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 23:33:40 GMT
I'm distracted by the photos on the bookshelf in her header. Would some of those be of a young Betty?
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Post by bettyblackbent on Feb 14, 2015 23:49:02 GMT
OH SWEET MOTHER OF PEARL. Why yes they are. The other tot is my baby brother.
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Post by kritter on Feb 14, 2015 23:50:25 GMT
Great blog, Betty's Mother!
I was also looking for a LIKE button.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 0:34:49 GMT
OH SWEET MOTHER OF PEARL. Why yes they are. The other tot is my baby brother. Thought so. You were/are adorable. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 1:05:48 GMT
Nice blog!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 1:22:39 GMT
Very nice.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 15, 2015 1:34:10 GMT
I like her post on the "writing" page, too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 14:42:18 GMT
She sounds like an interesting woman. I'm glad that you were able to rekindle your relationship.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2015 23:29:39 GMT
Betty - how nice that you and mom have reconnected. Pretty cool mom. I too would love to read the Accident. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2015 0:03:35 GMT
Thank you for sharing. I very much enjoyed reading your mother's fine writing.
Now I know that you come by your charming colloquialisms honestly. Like mother, like daughter.
"Their comments may not please me, they may be talking complete codswallop ...."
BTW, she's being spammed by some Nike seller in her comment section.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2015 17:14:44 GMT
I was thinking the same thing. When I read codswallop, I thought of Betty.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2015 3:05:32 GMT
Just want to say I hope your mother gets all the moral support she needs to continue and flourish with her wonderful blog.
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Post by mupcycledcouture on Feb 18, 2015 3:08:47 GMT
It looks awesome! Great job mom!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2015 4:14:54 GMT
This will be a resource for me, to find new books to read. As the children get older, I have more time to read. I neglected my love, but am getting time again to indulge. Time is still tight, so I want to choose wisely, hence, the need for a good book reviewer.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2015 9:13:00 GMT
I'm getting The Silkworm.
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Post by jesmelric on Feb 18, 2015 15:07:33 GMT
This is a great blog! Very well done and interesting read. I am a huge reader and I enjoyed reading it enormously  |
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). That's how I felt about my mother. But not while I was growing up. I didn't get to fully appreciate her until I was well into adulthood. Seems you're both very lucky.
