tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post5050531159067695325..comments2023-05-11T07:09:57.668-07:00Comments on Mickie Turk Author : Excerpt from The Delilah CaseMickie Turk Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730314691151996487noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-24951094005499361812011-07-20T12:14:02.078-07:002011-07-20T12:14:02.078-07:00Well done, I was so drawn into the story, I could ...Well done, I was so drawn into the story, I could hear her shoes on the sidewalk and the voices of her neighbors; smell the hot humid air and feel her consuming fear of something/ someone along with her desperate bond to Darnell. I was there...then the chapter ended. I found myself saying noooo, I need to know more! Ch1 is intriguing on many levels, the Panthers involvement adds a great hummm, I wonder .... factor . When do we get to read the rest of the book?Carol B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02667046647398457350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-54288964585472745342011-07-05T22:08:28.609-07:002011-07-05T22:08:28.609-07:00Intriguing first chapter! Little Niqui is incredib...Intriguing first chapter! Little Niqui is incredibly complex and vivid, and Darnell is equally well-drawn, as emotionally solid as Niqui is intellectually brilliant. What happens with Delilah? Can't wait to read more!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739878371711546400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-61514382625453387022011-06-28T11:53:06.898-07:002011-06-28T11:53:06.898-07:00I'm in total agreement with all the comments a...I'm in total agreement with all the comments above. The stage is set for an explosion of surprises as one anxiously awaits what is in store for Niqui and for Darnell. Will their bonds for each other overcome the currents driving them apart? What role does Papa Gede play in protecting them? Or do the voodoo spirits betray them? One senses that Delilah is lurking around them but what will she inject into their odyssey? Do not keep us guessing -- write more soon!Aminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05237023489661513364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-56377460399354630532011-06-24T08:03:08.883-07:002011-06-24T08:03:08.883-07:00Niqui is such a great character and your writing a...Niqui is such a great character and your writing and descriptions are suberb. Can't wait to read more someday.<br />www.kristibelcamino.comKristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724127668983231150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-28393082831582529102011-06-23T15:29:57.270-07:002011-06-23T15:29:57.270-07:00Niqui is vividly drawn - she captured me! - as is ...Niqui is vividly drawn - she captured me! - as is her friendship with Darnell. And the chapter ending left me wanting more. Do they make her go to France? What happens to Niqui and Darnell? I think I cared as much about Darnell as about Niqui, partly through Niqui. I'm intrigued.Ryan Sheppardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517791293342503774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-32469274023748827972011-02-27T12:05:04.669-08:002011-02-27T12:05:04.669-08:00Nice work! The story and setting capture that dark...Nice work! The story and setting capture that dark and moody side of New Orleans. Compelling and unusual characters with some interesting surprises,(Black Panthers). More please.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09059961157149949673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-42994205451704851852010-12-27T10:48:16.997-08:002010-12-27T10:48:16.997-08:00As I have said so many times before.... you have a...As I have said so many times before.... you have a lyrical, lovely, magical and powerful pen as an artist and visionary.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837346086057234974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-78233833225555599972010-12-18T08:52:03.623-08:002010-12-18T08:52:03.623-08:00Finally read your chapter. It is great! I am intri...Finally read your chapter. It is great! I am intrigued by your Little Niqui character--especially liked your description of her remarkable intelligence; also loved Niqui's devotion to her playmate Darnell. Niqui is such an appealing character, also a sympathetic character. Her pain is so apparent as she clings to her little voodoo doll. Am anxious to read more chapters to learn how her mother became involved with the Black Panthers. The mystery has begun!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07632654634017174891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-56583624790128458272010-12-14T09:26:50.054-08:002010-12-14T09:26:50.054-08:00Mickie- Sorry it took me so long to read this, but...Mickie- Sorry it took me so long to read this, but I really liked it! The sense of mood and menace is great. I loved reading about the strange burden of the child who's been designated as golden, funded and overseen by people who NEED her to succeed. I also love her relationship with Darnell, its odd mix of external structure and childishness. I'm fascinated by what I don't know. Great beginning! Work on your next project, but keep sending this one out into the world until it finds a home!Clare2ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105229820107294986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-35544598079966986142010-12-09T15:28:24.603-08:002010-12-09T15:28:24.603-08:00I'm trying to generate interest for the book i...I'm trying to generate interest for the book in a number of ways, including creating a stronger online status. Hence the blog. After the holidays I will begin the serious job of querying agents/publishers. As excited as I am about getting this story out, I think I would rather be writing my next book. Excuse me while I hunt down my doppleganger - the one in charge of all the dirty low down officious tasks.Mickie Turk Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07730314691151996487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-73800153242941244272010-12-09T10:21:55.212-08:002010-12-09T10:21:55.212-08:00Great work! I can't wait to read more...when ...Great work! I can't wait to read more...when will the book be available?????Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782995059236016584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-60130767115198744112010-12-06T07:51:18.904-08:002010-12-06T07:51:18.904-08:00Mickie!
Wow! Thanks for sending the preview. I r...Mickie!<br /> Wow! Thanks for sending the preview. I really enjoyed reading it. <br /> I loved the beginning where we were all carried along as she rushed to get her doll. Introducing characters as we gained insight into who she is. I also am excited to see where this all takes her and for what purpose? Your story is intriguing with the promise of layers of complexity to uncover as it unfolds. I loved the rhythm of your words. They give Niqui her heartbeat and draw us in to travel through your pages with her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268363786249505112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-41398167564117554142010-12-06T07:13:06.454-08:002010-12-06T07:13:06.454-08:00I what to read more of thisI what to read more of thisTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747739182776129120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-4761077653006179532010-12-05T15:47:55.694-08:002010-12-05T15:47:55.694-08:00Mickie, thanks for the preview. Here's what I ...Mickie, thanks for the preview. Here's what I like: you have a lot of teasers at in that first chapter - the mysterious Delilah, Niqui's relationship with Darnell; Darnell's relationship with Mom Nadine and Niqui; Black Panthers and their involvement, etc. <br /><br />Also, I was interested in Nadine's conflict with "letting" Darnell play with her daughter. In my mind, the interest of the conflict is that Nadine believes that it is Darnell that could interfere with her plans for Niqui, when it's apparent that Niqui is already developing a strong will to be in control of her own future. That's all very interesting to me.<br /><br />It seems like you are paying close attention to developing your characters which I am a fan of. I think it's an important piece in writing because it helps me as a reader care about the characters and encourages me to be more engaged in the storyline.<br /><br />OK. Sorry to go on so long. I'll definitely want to read more. Thanks again for the sneak peak.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946776257035342979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-36617130863604027042010-12-04T11:34:00.340-08:002010-12-04T11:34:00.340-08:00Eileen Espinosa December 3 at 10:10pm
Yo tambien ...Eileen Espinosa December 3 at 10:10pm <br />Yo tambien quiero leer tu libro en todo! Ya me gusta mucho Niqui y Darnell! Being a visual artist, i could see every character and scene that you described with your melodious wording. There is a lot going on between the lines in this story and I too want to find out what happens in thier lives. I'm really proud of you Sweetheart! You are an incredibly talented lady!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03961460377345345460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-80020521040472718772010-12-03T19:18:13.318-08:002010-12-03T19:18:13.318-08:00Nice Work, on the First Chapter!..Nice Work, on the First Chapter!..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407712799777327975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-12096529545106119392010-12-03T19:16:35.997-08:002010-12-03T19:16:35.997-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407712799777327975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-1066407281236562522010-12-03T05:08:25.578-08:002010-12-03T05:08:25.578-08:00I like it because it flows naturally from one mome...I like it because it flows naturally from one moment to the next and your characters are very much "alive". Impressive.Michael Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176461652366131554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-38918720776493074932010-12-03T01:30:45.947-08:002010-12-03T01:30:45.947-08:00After only a few short paragraphs I feel like I kn...After only a few short paragraphs I feel like I know and am emotionally involved with these characters. I agree that your attention to detail and excellent descriptions make the setting very real, I have clear picture of this neighborhood in my head. I am instantly on Niqui's side and also very aware that she is in a significant amount of danger, although the source of the danger remains unclear which is why I would love to see more chapters from you!Illyriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443677152913262843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386304569970507702.post-29460902439980669792010-12-02T21:53:34.975-08:002010-12-02T21:53:34.975-08:00Great first chapter! You've injected curiosity...Great first chapter! You've injected curiosity, fascination, and mystery, along with a very tangible sense of place. I thought the impressions and thoughts the two kids had were consistent and touching. By adding in the political side of the Black Panthers, you've added a serious punch to what otherwise might just be a simple childhood tale.Jessie Chandlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963009962065255242noreply@blogger.com