Comments on: Thank God It’s a Book Giveaway, Stand the Storm by Breena Clarke (Day 7)

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:19:17 +0000

Haven’t heard of her before today

Never read it (hey i am being honest).

What made you decide to start writing

By: Starr_Lisa

Starr_Lisa — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:16:37 +0000

I first heard of her after seeing River, Cross my Heart with the other Oprah selections on display @ Barnes & Noble and decided to read it just because…I liked it and passed it on to my best friend.

I think I would ask her what motivates her to keep writing and how difficult it was to get published (or not)

By: SANDY

SANDY — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:02:26 +0000

have not heard of her, but would love to read..I would ask her what are her inspirations, and what are her favorites reads from youth

By: Dawnny

Dawnny — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:38:15 +0000

I’ve been eyeing this novel in the Black Expressions catalog.
I’ve never read this author before.
I love historical fiction.

I would ask her about writing this novel

Mahogany@taconic.net

Dawnny´s last blog post..December Book Selection Suggestions????

By: Lashonda Silver

Lashonda Silver — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:46:23 +0000

How many of you had heard of Breena Clarke before today? No

Have you read any books by Breena Clarke? No

Her first book, River, Cross My Heart, was Oprah Book Club Selection. If you read it, did it live up to the hype for you and did you recommend it to others?

If you could have dinner with Clarke, what questions would you ask her? I would wonder what was it about the error that caused her to write about it.

By: Rhea Alexis

Rhea Alexis — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:31:28 +0000

I have not read any books by Breena Clarke and had not heard of her before now. I have however added her to my to be read list and will acquire (some of) her books. I was referred by ‘Cilla, Bookmanic40.

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:05:14 +0000

How many of you had heard of Breena Clarke before today? I did not, and I can’t believe I didn’t, given that she was an Oprah selectee!

Have you read any books by Breena Clarke? No

Her first book, River, Cross My Heart, was Oprah Book Club Selection. If you read it, did it live up to the hype for you and did you recommend it to others? I didn’t read it, but I love that Oprah picks intelligent books that make you think.

If you could have dinner with Clarke, what questions would you ask her? I’d ask, did you “lobby” to get picked by Oprah? What did it do to your sales? Do you think historical fiction should be read along with non-fiction of the same period?

By: Jeanette

Jeanette — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:11:26 +0000

How many of you had heard of Breena Clarke before today?
I have heard of her.

Have you read any books by Breena Clarke?
I read her novel, River, Cross My Heart.

Her first book, River, Cross My Heart, was Oprah Book Club Selection. If you read it, did it live up to the hype for you and did you recommend it to others?
I did not live up to the hype for me. It’s been awhile, but I remember it being slow and not very interesting.

If you could have dinner with Clarke, what questions would you ask her
I would ask her, Given what it seems like the publishers want or expect from AfAm authors, would you write a book of erotica or street/urban fiction content?

jnette88@yahoo.com

By: Darlene

Darlene — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:03:44 +0000

I'd love to be entered for your draw Yasmin. As you know I love historical fiction and this one sounds like such a good one. Thanks. Darlene´s last blog post..Book Review-Exit Lines by Joan Barfoot

By: Linda Chavis

Linda Chavis — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:31:38 +0000

I meant to say its hard for me to read about slavery but will read if the author has a different take on it than what Ive read up to now.