tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post9041594934983680271..comments2023-12-16T08:34:19.484+00:00Comments on Kiru Taye Writes: Oldwest meets Outback #interview #giveaway @authorcassdeanKiru Tayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285263322486836620noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-34488811362060173572012-11-06T11:03:44.613+00:002012-11-06T11:03:44.613+00:00Thank you, Cass. And congratulations to Linda!Thank you, Cass. And congratulations to Linda!Kiru Tayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285263322486836620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-24082659685193900592012-11-06T10:30:58.451+00:002012-11-06T10:30:58.451+00:00Hi peeps,
Well, we've come to the most exciti...Hi peeps,<br /><br />Well, we've come to the most exciting part of the commenting - picking the winner of the competition! Due to a miscommunication, it's been decided that an ebook copy of ROUGH DIAMOND will also be awarded to the winner. <br /><br />So, without further ado, congratulations...<br /><br />LINDA!<br /><br />Linda has won an ebook copy of ROUGH DIAMOND, a signed ROUGH DIAMOND postcard and a ROUGH DIAMOND magnet. <br /><br />Thank you to all who commented and to Kiru for hosting. I've had a blast!<br /><br />CassandraCassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-27503357133330861532012-11-01T13:21:36.907+00:002012-11-01T13:21:36.907+00:00Hi again, Julie!
Kiru has informed me that she wil...Hi again, Julie!<br />Kiru has informed me that she will be giving away a copy of Rough Diamond, so yay! <br />Best of luck :DCassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-2070046663733570542012-10-31T12:23:48.128+00:002012-10-31T12:23:48.128+00:00Hi Liza,
Thanks so much! And Cass D certainly does...Hi Liza,<br />Thanks so much! And Cass D certainly does rock ;)<br />Thanks for stopping by!Cassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-38417099565325119362012-10-31T12:23:16.047+00:002012-10-31T12:23:16.047+00:00Hi Tara,
Oh my lord I didn't even think of the...Hi Tara,<br />Oh my lord I didn't even think of the fact that US peeps are going to read the date differently to me! I'm from Australia and we write the date day/month/year...so to me it says 11 November 2012! Heh ;p<br />So glad you like the sound of Rough Diamond. Thanks for commenting :DCassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-33850285070299395992012-10-31T12:20:20.232+00:002012-10-31T12:20:20.232+00:00I hear you, Jess! One year, we didn't make sau...I hear you, Jess! One year, we didn't make sauce at all and then it was a real hassle trying to find some good stuff in the shops. Here's a hot tip - don't bother ;p<br />Actually, pushing canned tomatoes through a sieve and cooking the hell out of it is prob the best subsitute - it's the same principle, really!<br />Thanks for commenting :DCassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-35904122853442520102012-10-31T12:18:49.344+00:002012-10-31T12:18:49.344+00:00Hehe, good one, Faith!
And thanks so much for you...Hehe, good one, Faith! <br />And thanks so much for your lovely comment about ROUGH DIAMOND :DCassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-52245652383447423712012-10-30T21:27:20.244+00:002012-10-30T21:27:20.244+00:00The cover is most compelling.
And then your name....The cover is most compelling. <br />And then your name...it's my character's name, so I find that compelling too. Cass D rocks!<br /><br />Liza O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11206604386433215482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-36669714215323717352012-10-30T17:36:45.650+00:002012-10-30T17:36:45.650+00:00The fine print says May 11, 2012, but I'm goin...The fine print says May 11, 2012, but I'm going to take a chance. LOL. Would love to try this one. I'm drawn in the by the cover and the blurb. tchevrestt(at)yahoo(dot)comTarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11015131255166542986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-57503797505936528422012-10-30T14:24:31.699+00:002012-10-30T14:24:31.699+00:00Oh, pasta sauce. I'd love to make some of that...Oh, pasta sauce. I'd love to make some of that. My mom and I can relish every year. When I run out and have to buy the stuff at the store, I cringe.<br /><br />All the best!<br />JessJessica E. Subjecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356934162311768234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-81885836308436498512012-10-30T12:49:13.806+00:002012-10-30T12:49:13.806+00:00I know what you mean about the earring. I went thr...I know what you mean about the earring. I went through the same recently with my oldest son. I dropped a bunch of weight this past spring and everyone was raving about how much I'd lost. My oldest son never even noticed. When I mentioned it to him he said, "But you're Mom. You'll always be Mom, so I didn't notice." [scratches head] Oookaaayyy...LOL!<br /><br />Love the cover for this one!<br /><br />bicknellbrown AT sbcglobal DOT netFaith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-78077968146784907552012-10-30T09:42:22.973+00:002012-10-30T09:42:22.973+00:00Thanks so much, Linda! I hope you enjoy ROUGH DIAM...Thanks so much, Linda! I hope you enjoy ROUGH DIAMOND :DCassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-2885607696122117072012-10-30T09:41:48.554+00:002012-10-30T09:41:48.554+00:00Hi Julie,
Thanks for commenting. Unfortunately, a...Hi Julie,<br /><br />Thanks for commenting. Unfortunately, a copy of ROUGH DIAMOND isn't on offer :( But there IS ROUGH DIAMOND swag! Yay!<br /><br />Thanks again!Cassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-12804659657475527942012-10-30T09:40:44.510+00:002012-10-30T09:40:44.510+00:00Hi Talli,
Yeah, perseverance is something I'v...Hi Talli,<br /><br />Yeah, perseverance is something I've found I need to have a ton of in this caper. But the rewards are so very sweet!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by :DCassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-38476093021443964172012-10-30T09:39:22.919+00:002012-10-30T09:39:22.919+00:00Hi Tammy, thanks for stopping by!
I'm extreme...Hi Tammy, thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />I'm extremely lucky in that Decadent Publishing consults extensively with their authors when it comes to cover design. I don't design it myself, but I have a huge input into the final product. This particular cover went through a few incarnations before we arrived at something that is just the bees knees. I'm very proud of all my covers, and extremely grateful to the hardworking graphic designers who brought them to life!Cassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-53551800855021161262012-10-30T09:37:14.743+00:002012-10-30T09:37:14.743+00:00The internet, Kiru, it's the only way!
I was ...The internet, Kiru, it's the only way!<br /><br />I was also extremely lucky in that a friend had lived in Wyoming for a spell, and he was most generous with his impressions of the place.<br /><br />I also visited Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, Victoria, which is an open air museum frozen in the Australian Gold Rush. It was similar to how I imagine Wyoming was at the time, and was invaluable for allowing me to 'feel' how it might have been for Alice and Rupert.<br /><br />Thanks again for having me over, this is so much fun!Cassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-51579831071507867202012-10-30T04:49:52.843+00:002012-10-30T04:49:52.843+00:00Love this and can´t wait for my chance to read, =)...Love this and can´t wait for my chance to read, =)<br />Thanks for the giveaway & Happy Tuesday!<br />//LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407349518976217489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-40379123897199677472012-10-29T23:20:28.147+00:002012-10-29T23:20:28.147+00:00Hi Cassandra and Kiru!
I LOVE the cover for Rough...Hi Cassandra and Kiru!<br /><br />I LOVE the cover for Rough Diamond! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of this book!! I love Western Romances. <br /><br />~Julie K (kornhsl@yahoo.com)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551565459165905350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-77231263463702356842012-10-29T14:25:42.439+00:002012-10-29T14:25:42.439+00:00HI Cassandra and Kiru!
Perseverance is KEY when i...HI Cassandra and Kiru!<br /><br />Perseverance is KEY when it comes to success in publishing - and in improving your writing. I couldn't agree more. Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-77253395965749849122012-10-29T13:27:22.960+00:002012-10-29T13:27:22.960+00:00Hi Cassandra and Kiru,
thank you for the chance at...Hi Cassandra and Kiru,<br />thank you for the chance at such a great giveaway. i love the cover,it's gorgeous and the book sounds wonderful. i can hardly wait to see these 2 try to outwit each other. LOL <br /><br />Did you design the cover yourself/have alot of input?<br /> i know some authors get little to no say in how the book will look.<br />tammy ramey<br />trvlagnt1t@yahoo.comwyndwhisperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720377867271773798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-30878727968483769872012-10-29T12:31:44.601+00:002012-10-29T12:31:44.601+00:00Hi Cass, welcome to my blog. It's great to hav...Hi Cass, welcome to my blog. It's great to have you here.<br /><br />I totally agree. Perseverance is important along with constantly working to improve your writing. One day the hard work will pay off.<br /><br />I've had Kushiel's Dart on my TBR for so long. I think I'll get to read it during the holidays this year. Hopefully. :)<br /><br />I've got another question: how did you cope with living in Australia and writing a story about the American Old West?Kiru Tayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285263322486836620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504800520107358646.post-24689148469447391192012-10-29T12:18:49.600+00:002012-10-29T12:18:49.600+00:00Thanks so much for having me on your blog, Kiru :)...Thanks so much for having me on your blog, Kiru :)Cassandra Deanhttp://cassandradean.comnoreply@blogger.com