Matron of Miracles

Thank you Bea. And, thank you for your patience. I've looked into your profile & never noticed a book. I'm still editing the book & welcome your comments.

Hi Laverne,
I reread the first chapter and then read the second. I enjoy being 'in' this book, the sense of family is very nice. The incident when the pastor was told to keep quiet was so tense and well-written. Sister Lynice's hand story was interesting. This work could use a little editing. But that doesn't stop the story from touching our hearts. I'll come again. But for now, I'm happy to rate this with five stars for you.
Best,
Bea

Hi Laverne,
I reread the first chapter and then read the second. I enjoy being 'in' this book, the sense of family is very nice. The incident when the pastor was told to keep quiet was so tense and well-written. Sister Lynice's hand story was interesting. This work could use a little editing. But that doesn't stop the story from touching our hearts. I'll come again. But for now, I'm happy to rate this with five stars for you.
Best,
Bea

Laverne,
I had to take a peak, after answering your question via a message. I knew I was going to like this book. Lovely beginnning. I'm placing this on my WL so I can read it when I'm not so tired. I must turn in now.
Until next time,
Bea

Dear Laverne, you're not active here, but your vote still counts. Please check my message to you. Thanks, Pia

well done. I am taking a moment to support this book again. enjoy your Christmas season!
j

Hi Laverne,

Through this novel you proclaim that spiritual life is eternal and material life is uneternal. Life should be built upon the foundation of pious and not succumbed to the temptations of material life. We should not persuade luxury pleasures, but spiritual revelations. Your novel is a good inculcation for human race..

Joy Kaimapramban
The Wildfire

This is a touching story, presumably true-life. The narrative is filled with lots of small anecdotes.My one recommendation is toconsider that the reader doesn't know the stories. You must fill in the details for the reader to fully appreciate the story. How did you hurt your eye? Did your father drop you? How? Why was the man so upset with Pastor Kendle?

I have watch listed it to see bow the narrative progresses with time.

Jedah Mayberry
- Slow Train Comin'

A very touching story, powerfuly told.

Hi Laverne, My heart goes out to you and yet I celebrate with you the joy of knowing that God has been with you all along. Every-time I see someone chose love and acceptance over bitterness, I celebrate. GOd BLess you, lynne backed, ps could you look at You Thanks, lynne

Thank you so much Brian. I will take your comment seriously. You are absolutely right. It's something I've been thinking about these past few days. I will get back to the keyboard.

Dear Laverne

This is a personal history of great integrity and honesty and the story of your teenage years in particular, telling of your disaffection and thoughtlessness in running off toward New York in all your naive innocence is both curiously raw and quite charming. However I am most intrigued by the contradictions in this account. You seem ambivalent about your roots but it is these roots which provide the basis and energy for your story. I want to hear more about your Pajal and Nalem grandparents. Their parents were alive when the massacre of the Lakota tribe took place at Wounded Knee in 1890. Your book should take off where Dee Brown left off. The American consciousness of the 1970's was made aware of the mistakes, the injustices and betrayals, the condascending diplomacy of the governments of the period that Brown told us of and accepted the truth of them but believed that things had changed for the better. It is only now, forty years later and after Obama's election that perhaps we know for sure they have. You must take the opportunity to speak the language of your parents which you were expected to ignore in your childhood. The finest moment in your book is when you tell your readers that you obtained a Certificate of Education and went back to teach in your own community. I hope you pick up your pen again (or mouse) and make up just a little for the unfulfilled creativity of your ancestors lives. I do hope that you hit it off with Timothy and that your much loved children appreciate and take advantage of the opportunity that they have inherited. Please now write as you spoke at your Uncle Nathans funeral. Only that heady mixture of integrity, truth, humour and personal insight will do.

regards and best wishes

Brian

Dear Laverne

This is a personal history of great integrity and honesty and the story of your teenage years in particular, telling of your disaffection and thoughtlessness in running off toward New York in all your naive innocence is both curiously raw and quite charming. However I am most intrigued by the contradictions in this account. You seem ambivalent about your roots but it is these roots which provide the basis and energy for your story. I want to hear more about your Pajal and Nalem grandparents. Their parents were alive when the massacre of the Lakota tribe took place at Wounded Knee in 1890. Your book should take off where Dee Brown left off. The American consciousness of the 1970's was made aware of the mistakes, the injustices and betrayals, the condascending diplomacy of the governments of the period that Brown told us of and accepted the truth of them but believed that things had changed for the better. It is only now, forty years later and after Obama's election that perhaps we know for sure they have. You must take the opportunity to speak the language of your parents which you were expected to ignore in your childhood. The finest moment in your book is when you tell your readers that you obtained a Certificate of Education and went back to teach in your own community. I hope you pick up your pen again (or mouse) and make up just a little for the unfulfilled creativity of your ancestors lives. I do hope that you hit it off with Timothy and that your much loved children appreciate and take advantage of the opportunity that they have inherited. Please now write as you spoke at your Uncle Nathans funeral. Only that heady mixture of integrity, truth, humour and personal insight will do.

regards and best wishes

Brian

I like this book very much. I think it is definitely a story that needs to be told. And whether it gets published or not (though I hope it does), you are able to share it with the world regardless. A very touching, bittersweet & yet heart-warming tale. Best of luck to you! Shelved.

~Lilly S. Rowland
Ring Around the Murder (not yet posted)

What a powerful story, Laverne! It doesn't read like a memoir to me- at least not the kind that I was expecting (boring and what-not). No, yours is lively, intense, and glorifies God at the core. I think, you have a powerful story that needs to be told. Reading through the first chapter I did notice some grammar issues you might need to peruse through more carefully. Like "I and Lori played like all little girls." I think it needs to be, "Lori and I played..." Also, before that is one phrase that says, "I knew my I was pinching more nerves..." you've omitted a word or words. Other than minor grammar issues. This is excellent. Backed. - Christian Rogue (Wings of the Heart)

Thank you Nicole. Yes, it's all history. The historical intent of the goverment for Indian people is to control the race. Just one example is under the Canadian Indian Act of 1985 I'm recorded as a section 6 (1) (a) Indian. My boys are also 6 (1) (a)'s and my youngest baby is recorded as a 6 (1) (b) because he's only half Indian. There's much more.

Hi Laverne

This is a fascinating story. I had no idea that the Canadian government operated such unfair and oppressive policies against the Indian population. It's a story that needs to be told and the experiences of you and your family really make it come alive. Backed.

Nicole
Chosen

Hi Laverne

This is a fascinating story. I had no idea that the Canadian government operated such unfair and oppressive policies against the Indian population. It's a story that needs to be told and the experiences of you and your family really make it come alive. Backed.

Nicole
Chosen

Thank you for your comment. Yes, we are Native American. I've been experimenting with the term (on and off). It seems that when I take it off, readers get a bit confused. I will put it back into my pitch. Thank you again.

Laverne,

re your swap request. The first chapter is touching and an interesting insight to a different culture.

The tone and style is natural and conversational.

One hang-up, for me, was that although the introduction hints that you and your family are perhaps--sorry if I don't know the correct term--native americans or eskimo, this is not touched on in the text. It seems important to me; a point of difference if you like.

Anyway, happy to give this a spin on my shelf.

Laverne,

re your swap request. The first chapter is touching and an interesting insight to a different culture.

The tone and style is natural and conversational.

One hang-up, for me, was that although the introduction hints that you and your family are perhaps--sorry if I don't know the correct term--native americans or eskimo, this is not touched on in the text. It seems important to me; a point of difference if you like.

Anyway, happy to give this a spin on my shelf.

Thank you for reading my book. I kept my nationality in a bit of bewilderment just to use a little bit of reverse psychology. At first, I kept my nationality out of my pitch, then put it into my pitch...then took it back out. It seems to be more effective with it out. However, I'll continue to keep its insertion in mind. I'm thinking its bewilderment might be part of what makes the book unique. Hope it works! After all, we're one people.
I'm also thinking of taking the first two chapters out and starting the book with the third. After all, the third chapter is really where the story begins. I'll see what others say. Thank you so much for your input.
I just backed your book. Your pitch is interesting. The plot is extensive and exciting. Lots of drama!! Hope you do well. Your

Ouch, two horrid accidents start of this true life account. I do wonder just how the second accident happened though. The book is an account of Christianity in many strange forms, from the Catholic mistreatment of the father as a boy, to the teasing of the children amongst themselves, 'If you don't want to play then you're not a Christian.

There's a lot of guilt and a lot of sin - 'Drinking beer was a sin'. How about vanity? Bless young Tea Pot Face for taking the comment to heart. It leads to the young child also worrying about her dead brother and aunt going to hell. Cheeking your mother is another sin, but that's easily cured with a broomstick.

There's all sorts of interesting stuff, some serious, some amusing: Bible Camp, sports, the fire ... both fires - grandma's skirt. It's a very absorbing and enlightening account. But there is one important thing missing ...

There's an early mention of the 'Reserve' and some of the descriptions of the people made me wonder, then there was the different language, but I've read the pitch and 3 chapters, and I still don't know 'what' - as in origin and language - Laverne and her family are. I'm assuming some tribe of native Canadians, but I'd really have liked to see it in the pitch and early in the story as I think that will attract even more readers to this unusual personal story ... backed.

Thank you Tom. I've backed your book 'The Wonder of Terra' about a week and a half ago. It's very interesting. It's nice to get some feedback from you.

Testimonials are important to people of the book. We welcome those who have begun a relationship with the Lord. This book is a welcomed addition to the collection of those who have found their Way. Evil does exist. It is used by God to humble us and make us aware of his presence. I will read.
Tom Balderston
The Wonder of Terra

Ouch, two horrid accidents start of this true life account. I do wonder just how the second accident happened though. The book is an account of Christianity in many strange forms, from the Catholic mistreatment of the father as a boy, to the teasing of the children amongst themselves, 'If you don't want to play then you're not a Christian.

There's a lot of guilt and a lot of sin - 'Drinking beer was a sin'. How about vanity? Bless young Tea Pot Face for taking the comment to heart. It leads to the young child also worrying about her dead brother and aunt going to hell. Cheeking your mother is another sin, but that's easily cured with a broomstick.

There's all sorts of interesting stuff, some serious, some amusing: Bible Camp, sports, the fire ... both fires - grandma's skirt. It's a very absorbing and enlightening account. But there is one important thing missing ...

There's an early mention of the 'Reserve' and some of the descriptions of the people made me wonder, then there was the different language, but I've read the pitch and 3 chapters, and I still don't know 'what' - as in origin and language - Laverne and her family are. I'm assuming some tribe of native Canadians, but I'd really have liked to see it in the pitch and early in the story as I think that will attract even more readers to this unusual personal story ... backed.

Testimonials are important to people of the book. We welcome those who have begun a relationship with the Lord. This book is a welcomed addition to the collection of those who have found their Way. Evil does exist. It is used by God to humble us and make us aware of his presence. I will read.
Tom Balderston
The Wonder of Terra

Thank you Steven. I don't have time to read your book today. However, I've backed it. I believe in backing the people who have backed me. Writing is good for all and I understand how some people can be disappointed when they have backed people only to find that it's not returned. 'Backing' encourages writers to improve their work and to continue writing. In the meantime, I will read your novel next week and comment on what I've read. Thank you.

This is a heartwarming story of the trials and joys of life. As one reads, one senses the reality of God and of evil. I think this book has the potential to bring help and encouragement to a lot of people who have gone through similar experiences.

Backed.

Steven Lloyd
THE AUDACITY OF HOPE AND CHANGE

This is a heartwarming story of the trials and joys of life. As one reads, one senses the reality of God and of evil. I think this book has the potential to bring help and encouragement to a lot of people who have gone through similar experiences.

Backed.

Steven Lloyd
THE AUDACITY OF HOPE AND CHANGE

interesting spiritual romance

Lynne Ellison

The Green Bronze Mirror

I read your book some time ago and I only just got round to backing it.

I was never very religious but books like yours convince me to believe.
There are Guardian Angels. They will watch over you and keep you safe.
I'm looking forward to reading more of your work

MATRON OF MIRACLES-Laverne Knight
hullo Laverne. very interesting story about your family experiences. I know how involved it can be in writing non-fiction/true life. A good read. Already shelved and backed.
Please take a look at my book if you have not and thanks for that.
Linda Lou Long
Southern dis-Comfort
http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=11421

Hi. Thank you for backing my book Wilma. I read your book a few days ago. There's been so many names on here. I've been trying to keep track. My apologies for not recognizing your name right away. Thanks for your comments.

This book has a bit for everyone its a delightful read with some interseting views and perceptions. A good entry in HC true life genre. Backed with pleasure.

wilma1
Knowing Liam Riley

This is a well told story. The anger from "Dad" is palpable when he confronts the Pastor. Good pace and realistic dialogue. Backed. Colin

This book has a bit for everyone its a delightful read with some interseting views and perceptions. A good entry in HC true life genre. Backed with pleasure.

wilma1
Knowing Liam Riley

My apologies. I hope I can call you Eric. I don't understand if 'disturbing' is a good thing or a bad thing. I really thank you for your honesty. Can you elaborate on the term? I would really appreciate it. Once again, I really thank you.

This is a well-written yet disturbing book. I read several chapters, enthralled by the emotions the words evoked. The writing was a bit difficult to follow at first, but once I settled into its pace and rhythm, I was captured by its lyrical flow. The book's dialogue and description indicate a very unique voice. Such a voice is rare, but that's a good thing.
Eric Wilder - Prairie Sunset

This is a well-written yet disturbing book. I read several chapters, enthralled by the emotions the words evoked. The writing was a bit difficult to follow at first, but once I settled into its pace and rhythm, I was captured by its lyrical flow. The book's dialogue and description indicate a very unique voice. Such a voice is rare, but that's a good thing.
Eric Wilder - Prairie Sunset

I included some additions regarding Native American History in chapter one. I hope this helps.

I really appreciate your advice. Thanks you so much. Your absolutely right. I will do that as soon as I can.

Jason, thank you for pointing out the grammatical error. However, I edited and re edited the whole chapter and cannot find any other grammatical errors. I'm reading through my novel in search for other grammatical errors. As an experienced High School teacher I'm sure I will find certain areas that appear to be faulty in sentence structure. Thanks again for finding the error and I enjoyed reading your work.

I am Canadian and did get a sense of growing up in Canada from the first chapter. I like that it is a true story and that it feels like a window into not just some character's life, but a real life. What I would point out is that there are a lot of issues with grammar and some with sentence structure. One example in the first chapter is, "I knew my I was pinching some nerves". I feel that with the help of a copy-editor this would polish up to a wonderful work.

I have backed it based upon it's potential.

Jason
Gateway to the World of Light and Shadow

Thank you. I went back and edited. I limited my caps and my exclamation marks. Thank you for your honesty. I also read and backed what you've written.

No need to write in all caps. Writing in all caps is unusual and pulls the reader out of your story while they try to determine what you intend to convey by writing in all caps. You don't want that. Also, consider reducing the number of exclamation marks by half. Overuse diminishes their effectiveness. Other than that, you've given us an interesting and touching true story. Characters with close family ties and strong Christan faith. Descriptive without being wordy. Poignant emotions. Spot on storytelling. A magnetic read. Backed.

Thank you for your comments. I re read the phrase that you were referring to. It specified that I had jumped and not the little girl. That is why the phrase was written afterward. So, the statment of explanation was correct. I enjoyed reading your Inivisible Dawn. I hope it does well.

lg,
Thanks for commenting on Invisible Dawn. While this isn't my normal cup of tea, I enjoyed what I read. It is formatted a bit differently. One thing I did notice though, is that you give us a statement of explanation after the reaction which isn't necessary. For instance, you have the little girl scream early on and your main character jumped. Then you explain that it scared her, which is why she jumped. Explanations like this are unnecessary and stop the flow. We can already infer that her scream made the protagonist jump. I was just take this extra explanation out. Other than that, good job. Backed previously.

Weston Kincade
Invisible Dawn

An engaging memoir filled with emotional, psychological and physical challenge.

lg,
Thanks for commenting on Invisible Dawn. While this isn't my normal cup of tea, I enjoyed what I read. It is formatted a bit differently. One thing I did notice though, is that you give us a statement of explanation after the reaction which isn't necessary. For instance, you have the little girl scream early on and your main character jumped. Then you explain that it scared her, which is why she jumped. Explanations like this are unnecessary and stop the flow. We can already infer that her scream made the protagonist jump. I was just take this extra explanation out. Other than that, good job. Backed previously.

Weston Kincade
Invisible Dawn

No need to write in all caps. Writing in all caps is unusual and pulls the reader out of your story while they try to determine what you intend to convey by writing in all caps. You don't want that. Also, consider reducing the number of exclamation marks by half. Overuse diminishes their effectiveness. Other than that, you've given us an interesting and touching true story. Characters with close family ties and strong Christan faith. Descriptive without being wordy. Poignant emotions. Spot on storytelling. A magnetic read. Backed.

It is good honest critiquing like yours that help make great novels. I thank you for noticing the grammatical errors. I will go back and read for necessary corrections. Thank you so much for noticing this Jason. I just read parts of your novel and find it interesting and admirable.

I am Canadian and did get a sense of growing up in Canada from the first chapter. I like that it is a true story and that it feels like a window into not just some character's life, but a real life. What I would point out is that there are a lot of issues with grammar and some with sentence structure. One example in the first chapter is, "I knew my I was pinching some nerves". I feel that with the help of a copy-editor this would polish up to a wonderful work.

I have backed it based upon it's potential.

Jason
Gateway to the World of Light and Shadow

I am Canadian and did get a sense of growing up in Canada from the first chapter. I like that it is a true story and that it feels like a window into not just some character's life, but a real life. What I would point out is that there are a lot of issues with grammar and some with sentence structure. One example in the first chapter is, "I knew my I was pinching some nerves". I feel that with the help of a copy-editor this would polish up to a wonderful work.

I have backed it based upon it's potential.

Jason
Gateway to the World of Light and Shadow

Well Kate as much as my mom would have liked for us to be the Waltons, we never turned out that way. I laughed when you mentioned that. I'm glad your reading my book. I will get on to yours in a bit. Thank you. I really appreciate your thoughts.

I'm not really a religious person, Laverne, but I have enjoyed reading your story. It's good that you believe so firmly in your God. Reading about you and your family is like reading about the Waltons, that lovely, loving, close family on t.v. I shall read more, and I have backed your book. Good luck.
Kate Grimes -Lizzie.

I'm not really a religious person, Laverne, but I have enjoyed reading your story. It's good that you believe so firmly in your God. Reading about you and your family is like reading about the Waltons, that lovely, loving, close family on t.v. I shall read more, and I have backed your book. Good luck.
Kate Grimes -Lizzie.

Yes, those teen years certainly are challenging. Thank you for backing. Through a few good critiques, I've managed to try and summarize my book through the pitch. I've also enjoyed reading your book and left a few comments. Hi Laverne,

my goodness teenage years are difficult enough without fighting Satan as well. Very interesting.

I have backed your book because I was hooked by the pitch, loved the introduction and read on. How much more I read depends on time and commitment.

Enjoy everything and good luck.

Rusty Bernard
The Mental Pause

Thank you so much for reading my novel, Rachael.

An interesting and engaging read, giving a real insight into your growing years. I loved the style and pace of your writing and the way you tell the story.
Best of luck
Rachael
(Dreamscape)

Hi Laverne,

my goodness teenage years are difficult enough without fighting Satan as well. Very interesting.

I have backed your book because I was hooked by the pitch, loved the introduction and read on. How much more I read depends on time and commitment.

Enjoy everything and good luck.

Rusty Bernard
The Mental Pause

An interesting and engaging read, giving a real insight into your growing years. I loved the style and pace of your writing and the way you tell the story.
Best of luck
Rachael
(Dreamscape)

Matron of miracles
Backed with pleasure
Lenny Harry
(Like a dot on the horizon)

Thank you Jim. Your story is just as fresh and unique.

Hi Lavern! Thank you for your comment!
Looking at yours - I like the consistent style of your structure. Nice, open style. And I love the genre. You make it your own - fresh, unique style. Backed!

blessings,
jim

Thank you so much Walden.

Matron of Miracles is an enthralling true life account which I find irresistible due to its spiritual nature. This is a book I truly wish I could take home with me. Backed with enthusiasm.