tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post6768213763630261435..comments2023-11-25T19:55:38.162-05:00Comments on <b>Chelle Cordero, Author</b>: He said it in a letter ~ Weekend Writing Warriors / #8sunday / 02/28/16Chelle Corderohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-50904333425792098472016-03-10T18:24:08.082-05:002016-03-10T18:24:08.082-05:00I love this line! "Her mother turned quickly ...I love this line! "Her mother turned quickly towards her and without a word Leisha ran from the room." It says so much about the mother's personality and character, and I love how she's so willing and understanding to hear Callie out.<br /><br />Poor girl seems so nervous and heartbroken yet. But proposed in a letter? That is a new one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-70352350025597752392016-03-04T20:54:31.534-05:002016-03-04T20:54:31.534-05:00I'm wondering why she has to go through that i...I'm wondering why she has to go through that in front of so much hostility, is there some secret his family really needs to know? At least his mother is great. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346034896296813841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-79930102084163346702016-02-28T20:41:50.022-05:002016-02-28T20:41:50.022-05:00Lots of emotion in this scene. And it's taking...Lots of emotion in this scene. And it's taking on a touchy subject--as much as we don't like to admit that's the case. :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-17159599682122479772016-02-28T20:03:51.106-05:002016-02-28T20:03:51.106-05:00My heart hurts for her. Great snippet.My heart hurts for her. Great snippet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837948914402096224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-15511958392002638982016-02-28T19:09:55.394-05:002016-02-28T19:09:55.394-05:00That mom has pretty good control over her children...That mom has pretty good control over her children's behavior, even if she doesn't seem to have informed their minds. How sad, to lose so much--and not have anyone even know about your relationship!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141508426287090331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-81140557521091117522016-02-28T17:11:56.104-05:002016-02-28T17:11:56.104-05:00There's a lot of tension in that room, but a m...There's a lot of tension in that room, but a mom who's not to be crossed is a good thing in a time like that. Great snippet!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17342129595430487116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-17509334488849973322016-02-28T16:17:58.890-05:002016-02-28T16:17:58.890-05:00Rough times...nothing like getting in good with th...Rough times...nothing like getting in good with the future in-laws early. Too bad he couldn't have waited to have her break the news after he came home. :-)T. M. Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315726033990784930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-31710218977037983882016-02-28T15:29:44.866-05:002016-02-28T15:29:44.866-05:00What a hard place to be, both for the fiancee and ...What a hard place to be, both for the fiancee and for the mother. Great snippet, Chelle. Since it's already out it may be too late to change this, but when sentences of dialog start after the comma, they're still capitalized. Leisha shrieked, “she’s lying, Mama.” should be: Leisha shrieked, "She's lying, Mama." :)Siobhan Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13653107467839760917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-72917481104378901582016-02-28T13:39:53.910-05:002016-02-28T13:39:53.910-05:00Hmmm. I am anticipating there is more than the eng...Hmmm. I am anticipating there is more than the engagement to be discussed. Excellent snippet, Chelle!Kim Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556808413747062433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-66730495848474943432016-02-28T11:52:12.501-05:002016-02-28T11:52:12.501-05:00I feel so sorry for her, having the be the one to ...I feel so sorry for her, having the be the one to tell them these things alone. I admire her bravery though. Great snippet.Veronica Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04732940088047026021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-11382700590399382652016-02-28T11:37:30.465-05:002016-02-28T11:37:30.465-05:00Yeah, I can see why he didn't tell them before...Yeah, I can see why he didn't tell them before. I hope his mother will be the voice of reason here. And I agree with Paula--I hope she saved the letter.<br /><br />~Joyce ScarbroughThe Belle in Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368021976814668783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-45539979945781490482016-02-28T10:30:01.956-05:002016-02-28T10:30:01.956-05:00I hope she saved the letter -- sounds like his sib...I hope she saved the letter -- sounds like his siblings might need proof. I wonder if he didn't tell them because he was afraid they would react like that. PThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02077084023001310425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-92093643748286756692016-02-28T09:54:52.377-05:002016-02-28T09:54:52.377-05:00I read this story, loved the way it unfolded with ...I read this story, loved the way it unfolded with delicacy and strength, a human condition.Charmaine Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236373312231763983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-32651944888427070262016-02-28T09:03:38.026-05:002016-02-28T09:03:38.026-05:00It's too bad Jimmy never told his family about...It's too bad Jimmy never told his family about his relationship, but it sounds like his mom might be reasonable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200483339139860998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-4278454996388337812016-02-28T08:30:20.952-05:002016-02-28T08:30:20.952-05:00The mother sounds like a fair person, like she'...The mother sounds like a fair person, like she's willing to listen.Cara Bristolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787980548582603649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126016220287748031.post-41280257760640643212016-02-27T23:53:38.724-05:002016-02-27T23:53:38.724-05:00I'm getting the impression Jimmy was waiting t...I'm getting the impression Jimmy was waiting to tell his family in person because he knew this wasn't the sort of thing they'd handle well from a mere letter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com