tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post1287031337597595760..comments2023-10-17T06:26:02.350-05:00Comments on Chatting with Anna Kathryn: Guest Blogger - Chris EnssAnna Kathryn Lanierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10607469543348819190noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-13752343581792442192011-09-15T22:49:39.708-05:002011-09-15T22:49:39.708-05:00Opps. Forgot to leave my email address. drdebra@ea...Opps. Forgot to leave my email address. drdebra@earthlink.netDr. Debra Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04556327521528996385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-82424800040712862732011-09-15T22:48:26.186-05:002011-09-15T22:48:26.186-05:00Great interview. The diapers fact was definitely i...Great interview. The diapers fact was definitely interesting. I'll have to get your books, Chris!<br /><br />I did sign up and pay for your class Anna Kathryn. But I never received any class information, and forgot about it until I read this blog.Dr. Debra Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04556327521528996385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-68860159299149207582011-09-13T06:56:16.457-05:002011-09-13T06:56:16.457-05:00Wonderful interview! Enjoyed reading about the wom...Wonderful interview! Enjoyed reading about the women of the Old West. What would they think of us today? Wimps? LOL.Patricia Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-40515812155008835382011-09-13T01:07:06.272-05:002011-09-13T01:07:06.272-05:00I guess Blogger isn't letting Chris comment, s...I guess Blogger isn't letting Chris comment, so she sent me this answer to, Why do you write 3 books at once?<br /><br />Unless you are John Grisham or Sue Grafton, you can't make a living writing only one book a year. That's my experience anyway. Just thought I'd share.<br /><br />ChrisAnna Kathryn Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607469543348819190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-46646351736508794882011-09-12T22:32:22.245-05:002011-09-12T22:32:22.245-05:00Hi, again. Chris stopped by and appreicated all th...Hi, again. Chris stopped by and appreicated all the comments, she said it made her feel great to hear ya'll talking about her books.<br /><br />I dohn't know when I'll do the class again. But I would like to sometime! I have the material ready now....lolAnna Kathryn Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607469543348819190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-76337898130954510152011-09-12T21:55:27.633-05:002011-09-12T21:55:27.633-05:00Why write 3 books at the same time? I would imagin...Why write 3 books at the same time? I would imagine it to be very challenging.<br /><br />A fascinating post thank you!!<br /><br />marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)comMary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-31922139481246228332011-09-12T19:44:19.964-05:002011-09-12T19:44:19.964-05:00I love your books, Chris. I have the mailorder bri...I love your books, Chris. I have the mailorder bride book and it is full of the greatest stories. <br /><br />My grandparents lived in Nevada City and there sure was a lot of history for me there while I grew up. Now we live over near Placerville where the gold rush of 1849 happened. Living where it happened certainly adds reality to my stories...even if judges try to deny what I say actually happened. Interesting.<br /><br />So nice getting to know you today.<br />mlurso@comcast.netPaisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-63077781002313630962011-09-12T18:57:19.315-05:002011-09-12T18:57:19.315-05:00Chris, I so admire your research. Your books are a...Chris, I so admire your research. Your books are a wonderful resource for western historical writers. I also hesitate to accept secondary information, but I definitely trust your books for credible content. I hope to own all of your books and would love to win one. Thanks so much for visiting Anna Kathryn and sharing with us today!Caroline Clemmonshttp://www.carolineclemmons.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-33590056308368983762011-09-12T18:54:40.400-05:002011-09-12T18:54:40.400-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anna Kathryn Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607469543348819190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-91891358675458201402011-09-12T18:54:40.084-05:002011-09-12T18:54:40.084-05:00I had to go out this afternoon, so glad to see all...I had to go out this afternoon, so glad to see all the comments. Thanks for stopping by.Anna Kathryn Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607469543348819190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-59839994557698208362011-09-12T14:44:26.023-05:002011-09-12T14:44:26.023-05:00Hi Chris, stand up comedy? You rock! I learned so ...Hi Chris, stand up comedy? You rock! I learned so much from just this post...the whip-stitched diapers being one thing.<br /><br />And I totally love stories about mail-order brides. I'm definitely need Hearts West! <br /><br />Thanks for the interview, Anna Kathryn. Good job, both of you.Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-12448530170511599692011-09-12T14:32:27.228-05:002011-09-12T14:32:27.228-05:00CHRIS--I am quite impressed.
And you were once a s...CHRIS--I am quite impressed.<br />And you were once a stand-up comic?<br />Your work is admirable and such good resource books, as well as just plain good reading. I love "facts," especially something unique or little known.<br /><br />Since I'm a Texan and write "all-Texas," I do look for books to help me out, but in some cases, just a book I love for itself.<br /><br />One such book is "Texas Tears and Texas Sunshine," the title taken from two quilt patterns created by Texas pioneer women (also Log Cabin, Lone Star, etc.) However,the book is not about quilting, but it chronicles famous and important women in early Texas. Each story contains personal writings and letters and oral history from these women.<br />It often reads like a novel.<br /><br />I enjoyed reading about your writing goals...CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-11167270007394085252011-09-12T14:14:55.407-05:002011-09-12T14:14:55.407-05:00Thanks, Anna Kathryn, for introducing this author ...Thanks, Anna Kathryn, for introducing this author to me. I'm excited to delve into Chris' books. All her material sounds fascinating and I'm looking forward to adding her books to my library. I'm sorry I missed your class on Pioneering Women. Will you be offering it again?<br />Thanks<br />Jo Ann Jones<br />jodyjones @ infowest. comJo Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904881671415350042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-73419720479376198282011-09-12T12:43:29.239-05:002011-09-12T12:43:29.239-05:00Thanks Anna and Chris for a very entertaining and ...Thanks Anna and Chris for a very entertaining and educational article. I enjoyed reading it but then again I enjoy reading just about anything set in the Old West. I've wrote one book set in the West and working on another. <br />sanddlee@aol.comDebby Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10803946967534915248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-44870845953939696482011-09-12T11:23:51.078-05:002011-09-12T11:23:51.078-05:00Georgie, Hearts West was my first book by Chris. I...Georgie, Hearts West was my first book by Chris. It is a wealth of information. I loved the reprints of the ads!Anna Kathryn Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607469543348819190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-48445807313595061712011-09-12T11:22:52.376-05:002011-09-12T11:22:52.376-05:00Calisa, thanks for stopping by. Dare I say that I ...Calisa, thanks for stopping by. Dare I say that I have not read Louis? I do need to read a few, that's for sure!Anna Kathryn Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607469543348819190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-62975903498661900582011-09-12T11:15:16.462-05:002011-09-12T11:15:16.462-05:00Hi, Kris. I'm so glad you enjoyed the class. I...Hi, Kris. I'm so glad you enjoyed the class. I enjoyed doihg the research for the different 'lectures.' I have at least a half dozen of Chris's books and all them are chockful of interesting facts.Anna Kathryn Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607469543348819190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-85921877754280315822011-09-12T10:50:39.997-05:002011-09-12T10:50:39.997-05:00I read Hearts West, it is on my bookshelf and I lo...I read Hearts West, it is on my bookshelf and I loved it. It was great reading about you and your work. I loved the fact about women whip stitching babies into diapers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019450793013285292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-2658004504270503212011-09-12T10:49:59.077-05:002011-09-12T10:49:59.077-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019450793013285292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-81847486063031885522011-09-12T10:31:53.444-05:002011-09-12T10:31:53.444-05:00Though I used to, I don't read as much western...Though I used to, I don't read as much westerns these days. I think my sister and I owned/read every Louis L'Amour book in the Sakett series when we were in our late teens (these we read were published from 1960 to 1977 but the last Sakett book-- A Guide to the Sackett's-- was published in 1988). This series begun with The Daybreakers. I was hooked and in love with these men. <br /><br />But true history facts give new light and meaning to any fiction written. I would love to read either of the two you are offering Chris. Thanks for sharing such awesome information.<br /><br />cmselfridge@gmail.comCalisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975156172068685702.post-75144640516089045952011-09-12T10:01:11.064-05:002011-09-12T10:01:11.064-05:00Thanks Anna Kathryn for this wonderful interview w...Thanks Anna Kathryn for this wonderful interview with Chris. I've been waiting for it since your class. Chris, you are as fascinating as the women you write about! While taking the "Pioneering Women of the West's class" I purchased Chris's "Hearts West: true stories of mail-order brides on the frontier" because I was so fascinated by the mail order bride concept. I've learned so much from the class and your book Chris, that I'm definitely going to try my hand at writing a romantic mail-order bride story. <br /><br />Both of you reminded me of how much I loved history and the old West. I'd lost track of that over the years and now I'm back in the thick of researching,reading and planning a story. :)<br /><br />Thank you both for writing about WOMEN from this time period because they were so overlooked. <br /><br />Chris you are truly an inspiration to women everywhere, whether just readers or writers. Hearts West is a wonderful reference source and I'd recommend it to anyone intending to write about mail-order brides. <br /><br />Anna Kathryn - thanks for the class I really learned a lot and I wouldn't be heading towards this story in my head without that class. <br /><br />Happy writing, <br /><br />Kris<br />kris.mcconville@gmail.comKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619826228418999690noreply@blogger.com