Reader comments on first chapter

A reader comments on the first chapter of Temperance Hill after reading it on Fictionpress.com

https://www.fictionpress.com/s/3101097/1/Journal-of-Desire-Chapters-1-2-3

"I loved this chapter, its so full of life, wonder, and emotion. I do realize this is a romance and I do enjoy that fact.

"I found myself smiling the whole time I read this and it kept my interest the entire time. I even found myself laughing at many moments throughout the chapter thus far. It is a very superb book and I really love what the book has to offer so far.

"The little joke of Helene F-word was very funny. I found myself laughing at that for quite awhile.

" There is a lot of charm and charisma to this book and I love it like any person who would be lucky to read this delightful book. So far the characters are vibrant and full of life, practically jump off the page. It is very delightful to see this book. I really, really love this book so far.

"I hope you continue your fiction very soon. The way you describe your characters allows me a great way to picture the characters appearance and I like that as well.

"I don't know what to say, it is brilliant comes to my mind so far. I think I'll follow the story and keep my eyes on you."

Using friends' names in novel

While finishing up my new novel Temperance Hill: Journal of Desire, I hit a snag on naming streets and landmarks.
Then it hit me. How about honoring some of my friends.

I told a friend that I would name a nearby town for her and her husband.
She was thrilled. An email from her said she had always wanted to be in a book, other than her teenage diary.

So why not get a little more creative.

Her dream of becoming a doctor was sidetracked when she married. So I will name the Temperance Hill hospital in her honor. Her husband, a banker, will have his name on the town bank.

My fictional Temperance Hill is getting ready to open a new high school. I will name it for my high school principal.

This is getting to be fun!