tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post5094681164394327174..comments2024-03-28T07:26:50.710-04:00Comments on The Secret Files of Fairday Morrow: Author Interview with Mary CasanovaDMShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-81652709438369265642014-01-18T17:02:04.744-05:002014-01-18T17:02:04.744-05:00Claudine- It is definitely a captivating book! It...Claudine- It is definitely a captivating book! It was a fresh setting and story line for me. Thanks for stopping by! :) ~LDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-44607708358781026902014-01-09T10:39:49.052-05:002014-01-09T10:39:49.052-05:00The plot and characters sound captivating. We have...The plot and characters sound captivating. We haven't read much about Norway in WWII so this would be something fresh for the young readers. I can't imagine the depth of research it must have taken Mary to get through! <br /><br />Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-83194806119280910462014-01-08T21:15:59.677-05:002014-01-08T21:15:59.677-05:00Barbara- Sorry you couldn't post your comment ...Barbara- Sorry you couldn't post your comment on the correct post, but thanks for posting it here! Gone Girl was a fascinating read. I read it in one day! I had my mom read it so I could talk about it with her. :) ~StephanieDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-20690268165054274412014-01-08T21:14:42.278-05:002014-01-08T21:14:42.278-05:00Erik- Good job remembering what you learned in Num...Erik- Good job remembering what you learned in Number the Stars. I was shocked to learn about the teachers being taken by the Nazis. History is awesome! :) ~LDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-72962770528062767662014-01-08T21:13:28.747-05:002014-01-08T21:13:28.747-05:00Thanks, Meradeth! Isn't it cool that Mary get...Thanks, Meradeth! Isn't it cool that Mary gets to travel and work on novels. :) ~LDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-25367192008258012332014-01-08T21:12:24.518-05:002014-01-08T21:12:24.518-05:00Kimba- I think you will love this book! It is fasc...Kimba- I think you will love this book! It is fascinating. :) Hope you get some water soon out there in Nebraska. <br />~LDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-14058151571020078632014-01-08T21:11:01.334-05:002014-01-08T21:11:01.334-05:00Kelly- It is an intense book! I have to imagine t...Kelly- It is an intense book! I have to imagine that a lot of research went into writing it. :) ~LDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-87966810834880546732014-01-08T21:10:22.402-05:002014-01-08T21:10:22.402-05:00Lexa- HF must be fascinating and time consuming to...Lexa- HF must be fascinating and time consuming to do research for, np matter the era. WWII is an interesting time period to read about! So happy that you enjoyed the interview. Minnesota is cold in the winter, but the summers are beautiful. Thanks for visiting!<br />~LDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-75970433281555934012014-01-08T21:08:50.472-05:002014-01-08T21:08:50.472-05:00Crystal- I imagine writing HF is great because it ...Crystal- I imagine writing HF is great because it gives you a chance to travel "safely" back in time. :) <br /><br />The Klipfish Code is an excellent book. A unique setting and interesting time frame. I hope you get to go on a cool research trip soon. :) <br />~LDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-87171770221577490932014-01-08T21:06:48.751-05:002014-01-08T21:06:48.751-05:00Katertot- Marit is a great character and my heart ...Katertot- Marit is a great character and my heart went out to her. What a tough life she had! So glad you enjoyed the interview. :) ~LDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-12348725950046484162014-01-08T21:05:12.703-05:002014-01-08T21:05:12.703-05:00Thanks, Patty! :) ~LThanks, Patty! :) ~LDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-35877519939430355362014-01-08T21:05:00.776-05:002014-01-08T21:05:00.776-05:00Tracy- I didn't have any idea about the invasi...Tracy- I didn't have any idea about the invasion of Norway either. This was a fantastic book! Hope you get to read it soon. :) <br />~LDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-35041822568473731792014-01-05T11:38:39.183-05:002014-01-05T11:38:39.183-05:00This comment should be on your most recent post bu...This comment should be on your most recent post but I can't get it to 'stick'. <br />I loved Gone girl by Gillian Flynn. It's one of those books that stays with you long after you’ve read it.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-80498461029145184042014-01-04T21:08:29.323-05:002014-01-04T21:08:29.323-05:00I knew of Norway being invaded (I read Number the ...I knew of Norway being invaded (I read Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, and it said that Sweden was the only country free in that area.). The 1 in 10 teachers thing was new to me though. I love history. :_Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-72930034559715663092014-01-04T16:23:55.390-05:002014-01-04T16:23:55.390-05:00What a wonderful interview! I love that you got to...What a wonderful interview! I love that you got to travel and see where you placed this novel. Hope you're keeping warm! :)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-37178106759086176662014-01-04T12:39:50.698-05:002014-01-04T12:39:50.698-05:00I love the setting and inspiration behind the Klip...I love the setting and inspiration behind the Klipfish Code. We currently live in Nebraska and can sympathize with your current weather. Wonderful interview and I added this to my wishlist.Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-26461546895225516732014-01-04T09:44:36.520-05:002014-01-04T09:44:36.520-05:00Sounds like an intense book. I can't even begi...Sounds like an intense book. I can't even begin to imagine the research involved in this one. Best of luck to Mary.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-87697940969713683202014-01-03T17:59:47.660-05:002014-01-03T17:59:47.660-05:00What an ambitious task to write not only an histor...What an ambitious task to write not only an historical, but one about Nazis and the WWII. I'm so impressed. The interview was awesome! Minnesota sounds too cold for me, but I'd love a sleigh ride! Wishing Mary much success! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-81135477312143650902014-01-03T17:37:56.487-05:002014-01-03T17:37:56.487-05:00Amen to that time traveling comment! I write histo...Amen to that time traveling comment! I write historical fiction as well, and I agree: there is no ideal time to have lived. <br /><br />I love the setting and time frame for this book. Super intriguing. See, I need to be that organized with my research--so I can actually go on a trip and absorb everything while prepping to write a book. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-82790405104491706482014-01-03T13:39:45.613-05:002014-01-03T13:39:45.613-05:00The Klipfish Code sounds really interesting, and M...The Klipfish Code sounds really interesting, and Marit sounds like an awesome main character!! I'll have to add this one to my TBR. I loved Mr. Popper's Penguins and Charlotte's Web when I read them in 2nd grade -- I still do ;) Fantastic interview and great answers!! <3<br /><br />~Katertot @ A Belle's TalesA Belle’s Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08018346890745799622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-41289222961616052252014-01-03T13:14:58.630-05:002014-01-03T13:14:58.630-05:00Another awesome and interesting interview!Another awesome and interesting interview!https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559682240693489971.post-43912456100131846692014-01-03T07:52:25.684-05:002014-01-03T07:52:25.684-05:00Oh my goodness I had no idea of this invasion of N...Oh my goodness I had no idea of this invasion of Norway either. Sounds like a great read, I'm away to add it to my wish list.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.com