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Email Responses #5

 

#5: Email responses/feedback I have received.  You folks are great and I appreciate your support and inspiration for my book.  I am indeed blessed to have all of you in my life.   

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43. I just came back from your book site and guess what - I got myself one. The book sounds like it will be real good.  Can’t wait for it to get here. WAY TO GO ON THE BOOK!   Joyce Shook

44. I'm so excited about your book!   I ordered 2 hardback copies today.  Hope to see again and make some music, some time before I die or get too old to play!  As if!  Love ya, Jan Larson (keyboard, WAC Combo)

45. You did it! I can't believe you wrote a book before me. I want my book personally autographed by you. If not, I'm not buying one (smile).  In addition, I will forward to my friends to purchase your book. I can't wait to read the book.....Hope it sells a million copies so I can know a millionaire personally.  Hazel Sheppard Stephens

46. Hey, tweety. Really proud of this accomplishment.  I hear it is no fun jumping thru the publishing hoops.  Best of luck with your writings.  Love,  Melissa & Alice Delgado

47.  Hi Lenora:  I was just on the Reunion site and saw you message in the Blog about you getting your booked published.  We are still in FL and will be leaving for OH June 3rd, but I will try and get your book.  Hope to have it so you can sign it at the reunion.  God Bless and see you soon. Angela Capriano Warchak

48.  I just have got to get your book. I am so thrilled that you have put the words on paper to tell your story - I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!  Can I get you to autograph the book once I buy it?  Ciao’, Sonja Youngblood

49.  You have been busy creating a masterpiece.   Great job!!!  You never cease to amaze me. Congratulations on your book publishing!!! I am so very PROUD of you and you are JUST GETTING STARTED!!!   Love and blessings always,  Dorothy Spencer

50.  Lenora, I found you by googling. I served in the army, active duty, from 1974 - 1980 (European out, as SSG). Used my GI Bill to collect several degrees, stayed in Europe. Good luck with your own book project. Kind regards to you,  Roberta Beach Jacobson

Email Responses #4

#4: More responses/feedback I have received from emails.

Don’t forget:  YOU CAN MAKE COMMENTS IN THIS BLOG AT ANY TIME UNDER ANY POSTING LISTED…your comments (positive or negative) are welcomed!    You folks are great and I appreciate your support and inspiration for my book.  I am indeed blessed to have all of you in my life.   

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35. Hi Lenora!  I was happy to hear about your book. I guess I have to wait a little until I can get it in Germany.   Cheers, Lucy Vences

36. Way to go!  I am about to order "The Book".  I want to order a few copies as I have several people to send it to.    Sharron Kupsick

37. I want one of your books (autographed of course) and will follow thru as soon as I get back to AZ.  I'm so proud of you.  I checked out the website and am really excited about reading it all.  El Engebretson (Inky)

38.  Glad to hear that you’ve completed your book.  After I purchase my copy maybe I can send it to you so you can autograph it for me.  Lillie Battle

39. Congratulations on your book being published. We plan on getting a copy. See you in August. Jean & Sam Dingle

40. Negative response:  For a "review" of sorts, I read the excerpt (in your ad) and find it to be offensive and racial.  I agree that it was difficult being a WOMAN in a MAN'S army but I saw far less "prejudice" in the Army towards "black folks" than I did in civilian life.   I also feel that a good part of the "prejudice" felt by "black folks" is because of their own attitude and prejudices toward "white folks".    (My response to the sender: “ Sorry you feel that way!”)

41.  Hi Ma'am,  I was the Unit Clerk for Apple Alpha across the street when you were the Co C Commander and 1SG Rinke was the 1SG. MAJ Margaret Murray was my Commander at the time. I retired from the Army May 1992 and retired (took early SS) from Civil Service in July 2005. I'll check out your book. Thanks for the WAC Shack website. By the way, what is Heritage Chapter #62???  I think I've heard of the same name thru the American Legion Adjutant Post #059 here in San Antonio.  Take care. Jean (Gloria) Holder

(NOTE: One of the officers/members from the WAC Army Veteran’s Association, Heritage Chapter #62, Fort, McClellan, AL may want to make a comment in this posting about what the chapter offers so other interested parties may decide to join!  Not everyone knows that there are approximately 31 WAC Vet Chapters spread across the United States.  Any chapter may submit their "plug" for members in this blog and WAC Shack website.)

42.  Good Site Lee.  Lots of work - Ordered your book.  I have also published with Xlibris.  My book will be coming out soon too!  I think my goal is I just wanted to write a book, and so I did.  It is a novel, drawing from my experience in the Military - The title is Fields of Fire.  I imagine it will be out sometime in the fall.  Again good luck on your book.  I enjoyed reading the chapter online.  Look forward to getting the book.  Good luck on the site and on the promotion of your book. Best Wishes,  Carol Ogg

(NOTE:  More info on Carol’s book can be found at the WAC Shack website forum and the WAC Shack blog).

Email Responses #3

Response #3:  You folks are great and I appreciate your support and inspiration for my book.  I am indeed blessed to have all of you in my life.   

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26.  Lenora, YOU GO GIRL!  All I have to say is I am so glad we no longer live in the "60's."  I wish the best for you and the book.  Please let me know of the book
signing.  I will be honored to own your book.  Ann Trynock, Bowling for $$$$ even if it is last place.

27. CONGRATULATIONS!!...and thanks for letting friends know about your book being published. That is quite a feat, and I wish you the very best. I have read the parts of it that you had on line and found it fascinating. You've come a long way, baby! Good folks come from LaBelle, and you are certainly one of them. I think writing a book is quite cathargic, and you have certainly poured heart and soul into your writings. Those of us that know you wish you the best on your accomplishments.  Fondly, Bonnie Bryan Magee

28.  Congratulations!  You've got to be very proud of yourself!  I can't wait to get it.  I'm going to order a copy tonight.   Bob Gray (one of my successful Cal University ROTC cadets from the past)

29.  Received an E-card saying: Congratulations on publishing your book.  We just ordered it and can’t wait to read it.   Love, Andy & Jayne Behary

30.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  I just ordered a copy of your book, you need to sign it next time I see you.  Wow, are you going to take a rest, or have you started your next book yet?  Vicki Merryman

31. I am so proud of you.  Can't wait to read it.  Donna Holley

32. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!  Now hubby and I can get to see the finish.......I am sure everyone is so proud of you, not only for your book, but with the BHS and WAC website.  Always, wishing you the best.  Keep up the good work.   Ellen Pierce Wiggins

33.  Proud of you. Will you have any of your books at the reunion? If so, I will get one there.  See you in August.  I was just telling my daughter you were the best fast ball pitchers around including male or female players. I told her about the time we were playing ball and I believe it was in Clairton, we had to run and jump in Mr. King's truck and leave the field very quick after we won because the fans were not very happy.  That is going way back.  Mary Bagley Baker

34.  congratulations!   Joan Organ

Email Response #2

You folks are great and I appreciate your support and inspiration for my book.  I am indeed blessed to have all of you in my life.   

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17. CONGRATULATIONS!  Thank you for sharing.  I'm ordering a copy.   You are using your time so wisely.  May you have success in getting your book out.  I know many of us will enjoy a copy as it brings back memories to us too.    Eunice Wright & Comet

18.  I am really Happy for your sucess—I will buy your book.  Bernie Linza Fero

19.  Congratulations!!!!!  Hope to see you next month!  Are you bringing your book?  Great opportunity for sales!    Pat Jernigan 

(NOTE from Lee: The WAC/Army women’s reunion is next month in Branson, MO, but unfortunately I will not be able to attend. Was hoping to have a book signing there, but just didn’t work out for me).

20.  Congratulations. I look forward to reading it.   Jim Wingrove

21.  Book sounds great! I can hardly wait to read it!   Jean Stallings

22.  Congrats on your book.     Booker Mack Jr.,   Class of 1964

23.  Lee,   Congratulations on having your book published.  That is fantastic news!     Nancy Meehan

24.  Congrads on your book. can hardly wait to read it. Bonnie Erspamer

25. Congratulations, Lee!!!  Though we have never gotten acquainted, I'm thrilled you were able to put into words all your life experiences. Don't believe we've ever served together, but I think our military was done concurrently.  I was on active duty from Oct '65 to Oct '68 and from Sep '70 to Jun '73; I then went into the Reserves for over 24 years, so I was able to complete my 30 years. Again, congratulations on your publication, and here's hoping the 2nd one goes smoothly as well.  You go girl!!!  Tell the story loud and clear.  There is someone out there who needs to hear that story for their own survival; God has given you a gift and you are sharing it.    Eileen Smith, Raleigh, NC

Email Responses #1

I just sent out emails today to all my friends about my book being published and here are some of the responses/feedback I have received already.  You folks are great and I appreciate your support and inspiration for my book.  I am indeed blessed to have all of you in my life. 

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1. Hi Lee,   I just went to the blog and read about your book. I ordered it and can't wait to get it.

   Love Ya,   Pat Dreifort

2. I am so proud of you and can't wait to read your book.  I always tell everyone my book is going to be "Sit Down, I Have Something to Tell You."  Referring to when husband number one told me he was leaving!!!  I will certainly let you know what I think of your book.  I read all the time.  Good luck with your sales.  Margaret Anne Paydo

3. Congrats!  Saw the announcement on the blog and was going to write.  I will for sure be looking into making a purchase soon!  Thanks for letting us know.   P.S.  Mike says he will be wanting an autograph on the book.  He will bring it up in August.  Kathy and Mike Matty

4. Okay, Here’s the deal. I am going to purchase the book.  Then I am going to send it to you for autographing. Then when you return it to me I am going to attach a picture of you and me taken at the reunion and put the whole smeer in my private library.  Don't let me down.  Remember I know where you live.  Sam Loy

5.  Congratulations!!  You're amazing.  I admire your 'just-do-it' attitude.  Rich Filchock

6. You go girl!   I do plan to buy the book.  I read everything you wrote about your book on the blog.  It really got to me and I salute you for all that you went through.  It’s hard to believe that a human being or beings can treat other humans the way you were treated.  But, I guess that is the way the Army and the South lived.    Vera Lou Durigon

7.  Congrats, Lee.  I'll order a copy right away.  Charlie

8.  Congratulations Lenora!  You rock! Pat Sigle, President,  US Army Women's Foundation

9.  Congratulations, Lenora.            Marilyn and Ernest Liggett

10.  Congrats!!  I'm so proud of you. Anyway, I'll be buying the book but I do want you to "personalize" it for me.    Jinnie Nicotera

11.  Congratulations, Lady!!!!  You finally did it!  I look forward to read it!!  Love ya,  Doris Harding

12. I hope it is a best seller!  Pat Purcell

13. Bravo on the book, I will order a hard copy. I know you are excited you must be and I am pleased for you. Keep in touch and be well.  Jon D.  Cscilia

14.  Congratulations! Good luck with your book sales, Lee.     Mary Lee

15. Do not ever doubt the impact you have had in your military career. You were, and are, one of the best and the brightest. You handled and maintained so you could give of yourself to the thousands of troops you impacted. You cannot demand respect until you can command respect. I respected you then, and I respect you now - both as an officer and as my friend. I was proud to serve with you then, and would do so again in an instant.    Keep the music alive, Karen Syverson

16. Congrats on the publication!  As a writer, I know how difficult it is to write and publish ---- regardless of who foots the bill.  Good luck!!   Helen Ruth Schwartz

A  special thanks to all.   Luv ya'll.    Lenora, Lee, Tweety Byrd