Comments on: Author Spotlight: Marilyn Taylor McDowell, CAROLINA HARMONY (Giveaway Alert: Now through 03/18/2009)

By: Jessica H.

Jessica H. — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:25:21 +0000

Congratulations, Marilyn! I really live this book. I like how Carolina can never find a home, and the irony, and how in the end, the family forgives her, she becomes part of that family, and how Auntie Shen is okay.

By: Jey Manokaran

Jey Manokaran — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:17:31 +0000

Congrats Marilyn. It was great meeting you at Chautauqua. Wish you all success!

By: Brien Egan

Brien Egan — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:01:55 +0000

Aunt Marilyn,
I am so proud of you for getting your book out! Rob told me about it and I looked it up online. It sounds really good. I am working on a book right now too. I can’t wait to read yours.
Congratulations.
-Brien

By: marilyntaylormcdowell

marilyntaylormcdowell — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:55:46 +0000

Congratulations Josephine and MJ!!
You are the winners in my book giveaway.
Thank you so much for leaving your messages and for your kind words. I do hope you enjoy reading Carolina Harmony.
All the best,
Marilyn

By: Crystal R.

Crystal R. — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:10:58 +0000

Hi Marilyn!

Congratulations on your debut novel! It sounds delightful! I’m also working on a historical middle-grade novel and your story is an inspration. Great interview!

By: Lacey

Lacey — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:43:22 +0000

Hi Marilyn-
Looking forward to re-reading your book with all the revisions and changes the editing process brings. I remember plowing through the first draft as fast as I could, and hoping the best for Carolina all along the way! She really does have lots of spirit and “pluck”!

By: Josephine A. Kaszuba Locke

Josephine A. Kaszuba Locke — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:48:37 +0000

Congrats Ms. Taylor McDowell, I have read your impressive debut novel for review on website. I was born and brought up in a family of ten in West Rutland, VT… so you bio caught my eye.

By: Nan

Nan — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:54:57 +0000

Marilyn, my copy just arrived in the mail today! I am so excited to sit down and read it immediately, so this message is brief. Congratulations and well done, my old, dear pal!

By: Muffy

Muffy — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:35:42 +0000

So wonderful Marilyn. Your words are making my mouth water to read the rest of the book! This is so exciting!
Lots of hugs!
Muffy

By: Katterley

Katterley — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:35:10 +0000

Carolina sounds like a character many children will be able to identify with, whether it’s because of an unconventional family, mistakes they’ve made, or wondering if there’s love out there for them, or if they belong. I look forward to reading this book. Great interview!

By: Lesley

Lesley — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:36:42 +0000

Marilyn,

Congratulations on your debut!!! I will be looking out for your book on the bookshelves!

By: marilyntaylormcdowell

marilyntaylormcdowell — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:56:40 +0000

Hi Maggie – Sending you a great big (((HUG))).
Your review is the one I will always cherish. Thank you so much for your message.
Love,
Marilyn

By: marilyntaylormcdowell

marilyntaylormcdowell — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:41:16 +0000

Thank you Doe – My heart is full of gratitude. Give my best to all.
Marilyn

By: Maggie H.

Maggie H. — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:37:25 +0000

I am a ten year old growing up in rural Ohio beacause of this I can partly relate to the “country life” in Carolina Harmony. This is a heart warming book about a girl who is brave ,loving ,and compassionate. Because my mother is also an author I was very lucky to get to read an advanced readers copy of this book before it came out. I loved this book and I hope you do too!

By: doe b

doe b — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:02:01 +0000

Huzzah! Huzzah!! Can’t wait to wrap fingers around this huge-hearted story with such a stunningly unforgettable first chapter! What a joy! Looking forward to reading the rest…love, Doe