tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post8071347922964176014..comments2024-03-18T20:00:47.729-05:00Comments on Book Chase: Pat Conroy Interviews His Wife, Cassandra KingSam http://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-38411961200960696572009-07-29T21:30:50.617-05:002009-07-29T21:30:50.617-05:00Hi Nina,
Wow, what a book that would be! I have a ...Hi Nina,<br />Wow, what a book that would be! I have a good friend who is a nurse but is also a very good writer, with years of experience with nursing and writing. Writing is her real passion.<br />I'm also a nurse and think hospice is probably the most rewarding of all. I admire hospice nurses so much!<br />So I will contact her and see what she thinks!<br />In the meantime, good luck and sue keidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958407459889884975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-47219778750804504772009-07-29T16:27:54.282-05:002009-07-29T16:27:54.282-05:00Hi everyone!
Do any of you know a writer who coul...Hi everyone!<br /><br />Do any of you know a writer who could ghost for me? I have trying for many, many years to write the stories of 34 years of being a hospice nurse, but I am soooo bad at it. I have taken courses, and now I have resigned myself to dictating the stories to someone TALENTED, then we can mold the voice and texture of the book. I want to write this so my three adult children willAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-41425723946228664932009-05-05T11:18:00.000-05:002009-05-05T11:18:00.000-05:00Baby Seals- wrong book :D
The scene when they were...Baby Seals- wrong book :D<br />The scene when they were on the boat resulted in them being hurt but survived it together. I agree- it's my favorite book! Glad you like the quote too.<br />William Styron was another great one.<br /><br />I honestly can't think of one character in Beach Music I don't like in some way- even the unlikable ones :D<br /><br />Oh wait- Lucy's father. Can't like him! Butsue keidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958407459889884975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-66950065656408373242009-05-05T08:43:00.000-05:002009-05-05T08:43:00.000-05:00Sue, I love the quote, it really describes Pat Con...Sue, I love the quote, it really describes Pat Conroy. I also love Beach Music -- it is my favorite book. Because you are so familiar with it, I have a question. I listened to Beach Music for the first time years ago -- I checked it out from the library. Recently, I downloaded the book from audible.com. There is a section I remember from my fist "reading" that is not in the downloaded Baby Sealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247768589554186707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-34984217124701236992009-05-05T07:22:00.000-05:002009-05-05T07:22:00.000-05:00Sam, Glad you like the quote too.
It really echos ...Sam, Glad you like the quote too.<br />It really echos my sentiments about a good book but in words I'd never think of.sue keidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958407459889884975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-8786107870956474892009-05-05T07:18:00.000-05:002009-05-05T07:18:00.000-05:00Hi Sam,
I found this site while searching for anyt...Hi Sam,<br />I found this site while searching for anything new on Pat Conroy.<br />Love it!! And I know what you mean about "taking on a life of its own".<br />I looooove talking about and reading what people think about books and authors!!<br />I hope to meet him but will probably make a fool out of myself if I do :D<br />Thanks a lot ~<br />Suesue keidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958407459889884975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-72216203934891083942009-05-05T07:07:00.000-05:002009-05-05T07:07:00.000-05:00Oh,thanks, too for the quote, Sue. I like that on...Oh,thanks, too for the quote, Sue. I like that one a lot and may have to borrow it for the top right hand corner of my blog. :-)Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-5873103969617743992009-05-05T07:06:00.000-05:002009-05-05T07:06:00.000-05:00Sue, you sound like quite the avid Pat Conroy fan....Sue, you sound like quite the avid Pat Conroy fan...hope you finally get to meet him sometime.<br /><br />I love it when so many people respond to a post to the point that it takes on a life of its own like this one has.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-874943188270282632009-05-05T06:41:00.000-05:002009-05-05T06:41:00.000-05:00I just found this quote from another brilliant wri...I just found this quote from another brilliant writer and it epitomizes Pat Conroy's books:<br /> "A good book should leave you...slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading it." ~ William Styron (1925-2006), American novelistsue keidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958407459889884975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-7388869981872665822009-05-04T22:04:00.000-05:002009-05-04T22:04:00.000-05:00Pat Conroy is such a wonderful writer that I don't...Pat Conroy is such a wonderful writer that I don't mind waiting years between books. I have an audio version of Beach Music, narrated by Frank Mueller, which includes an interview with the author. In fact I have 2 copies! I listen to it at least twice a year so when I saw another set on ebay I grabbed it so I could replace anything that may wear out :D<br />I would give anything to meet him and sue keidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958407459889884975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-21549676513617908392009-04-12T11:03:00.000-05:002009-04-12T11:03:00.000-05:00Thanks for the heads-up about the pre-ordering ava...Thanks for the heads-up about the pre-ordering availability, Anonymous...much appreciated.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-46336029715085992602009-04-11T01:31:00.000-05:002009-04-11T01:31:00.000-05:00Amazon has his latest South of Bard on pre-order r...Amazon has his latest South of Bard on pre-order right now. It will be released August 9, 2009. There needs to be a grand celebration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-84746717986652522372009-01-08T11:06:00.000-06:002009-01-08T11:06:00.000-06:00SOUTH OF BROAD by Pat ConroyThe Book will be out i...SOUTH OF BROAD by Pat Conroy<BR/>The Book will be out in August 2009<BR/><BR/>For readers of The Prince of Tides, The Great Santini, and Beach Music, August 2009 will be a month of great storytelling by America’s favorite storyteller.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-64047323651954135832008-08-27T20:58:00.000-05:002008-08-27T20:58:00.000-05:00I was starting to worry, also, Mary, especially si...I was starting to worry, also, Mary, especially since I first posted here in April 2007 that his new book was soon to be released. Those were the rumors back then...now August 2009. That's a huge time lag, isn't it?Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-88560472889036842222008-08-27T20:49:00.000-05:002008-08-27T20:49:00.000-05:00Sam,I agree it's a bit tortuous to have to wait un...Sam,<BR/><BR/>I agree it's a bit tortuous to have to wait until August of 09. But I'm relieved and happy to mark this on my 2009 calendar.<BR/><BR/>I was really worrying his book would never see the light of day.marytkellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709107452424099136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-48937198169509988252008-08-27T18:16:00.000-05:002008-08-27T18:16:00.000-05:00Mary, thanks for the shout of good news. I'm happ...Mary, thanks for the shout of good news. I'm happy to finally see a date and, although I wish it were much sooner, I'm sure it will be worth the wait, as always with a new Pat Conroy book.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-61819722670189050962008-08-27T00:38:00.000-05:002008-08-27T00:38:00.000-05:00LATEST BREAKING NEWS:From the mouth of Cassandra K...LATEST BREAKING NEWS:<BR/><BR/>From the mouth of Cassandra King, Pat Conroy's new book will be released August 2009!!!marytkellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359685825984570177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-72572765950420630572008-07-30T19:46:00.000-05:002008-07-30T19:46:00.000-05:00Hi Sam,I think if you like Pat Conroy, you will lo...Hi Sam,<BR/><BR/>I think if you like Pat Conroy, you will love his cookbook and the many stories he shares.<BR/><BR/>Yes, when he told us the story of this young man, you could feel the empathy and the compassion he and his friend felt for him. It was a sad moving story, and made me realize that there are many strangers out there who are willing to befriend strangers. I can't wait for this bookmarytkellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709107452424099136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-38337086316796803452008-07-30T19:14:00.000-05:002008-07-30T19:14:00.000-05:00Mary, the clues that Pat shared with you about his...Mary, the clues that Pat shared with you about his next book have got me more anxious than ever to get my hands on it. It sounds like a very moving book. I know from experience how difficult it is to watch someone die from aids - an employee of mine, a very young man, did so almost 20 years ago and I still think about what he suffered.<BR/><BR/>I haven't seen the cookbook but it sounds as if I Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-2447228690127121582008-07-29T23:51:00.000-05:002008-07-29T23:51:00.000-05:00Hi Sam,Thanks for your comments. I will say that ...Hi Sam,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comments. I will say that after spending a couple of hours with Pat Conroy and the stories he was telling about his life...this man has a huge heart and is a fiercely loyal and generous friend.<BR/><BR/>He told me his book was based on his real life experience of moving to San Francisco to spend time with a good friend who was dying of AIDS. While there, he and marytkellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709107452424099136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-74645646905184658342008-07-29T17:08:00.000-05:002008-07-29T17:08:00.000-05:00What great stories, Mary. I really appreciate you...What great stories, Mary. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences with us.<BR/><BR/>Pat is one of my very favorite writers, too, and my perception of him has always been that he's a nice guy, someone who would be a good friend.<BR/><BR/>I can well imagine how much fun that first visit was and how much you appreciate he and his wife's friendship.<BR/><BR/>Do get back to Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-72398011306629018312008-07-28T23:42:00.000-05:002008-07-28T23:42:00.000-05:002 1/2 years ago, I was visiting my best friend who...2 1/2 years ago, I was visiting my best friend who lives on a small island in South Carolina. Pat Conroy lives down the street. I had always been saying that because he is my favorite author, I would just have to knock on his door to meet him.<BR/><BR/>So I did. I mustered the courage and brazen nerve to knock on Pat Conroy's door.<BR/><BR/>His gracious wife, Sandra King (a successful author marytkellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709107452424099136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-19072756043118194572008-07-18T19:12:00.000-05:002008-07-18T19:12:00.000-05:00I agree with you about Conroy, anonymous. My conc...I agree with you about Conroy, anonymous. My concern is the article of over a year ago that said the book was almost ready. That was probably a very premature announcement and all is on schedule...I hope.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-77408741859436167342008-07-13T22:40:00.000-05:002008-07-13T22:40:00.000-05:00Pat Conroy is just an amazing writer. You can't r...Pat Conroy is just an amazing writer. You can't rush talent like his. When I see writers spit out books left and right, it makes me cautious. Conroy always takes quite some time between books, and I think that's a good thing; he's a true genius is his field! Plus, I just love the overwhelming excitement that his publications generate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-63977054109768212012008-07-04T12:37:00.000-05:002008-07-04T12:37:00.000-05:00I, too, hope that Conroy is well, anonymous. Only...I, too, hope that Conroy is well, anonymous. Only time will tell what the story on this book is...hoping all is just taking its normal time, though, since his books usually don't come all that quickly.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.com