Hi Dale,
Thanks for sharing your work in progress.
Love intriguing books with secrets that are slowly divulged.
Wishing you all the best with Sandstone Madonna... Karen :)

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Thanks for stopping by and your good wishes Karen. I'm hoping lots of other people feel the same about secrets uncovered.

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I enjoyed hearing how you got the idea for Sandstone Madonna, Dale, and look forward to reading it one day!

Anna Jacobs

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Thanks Anna. That means a lot coming from you.

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Dale, your thoughtful and comprehensive responses to these questions have whet my appetite for this new book. It sounds intriguing and just the sort of book I like to read, with its focus on family relationships and how they are affected by choice and circumstance. I hope we won't have to wait too long for it to become available.

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Thanks Teena. What I like to read too and like you hope Sandstone Madonna will find its way into the market place soon. Meanwhile you might like Streets on a Map which is available from my website www.daleharcombe.com

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From Margaret Sutherland; hi Dale, I was impressed by your articulate answers. You seem to have thought through the plot and characters in depth; I always think the one sentence summary is the hardest thing to nail. You seem to have provided a good summing up of your story. Best of luck with finding a publisher.

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Thanks Margaret. I agree about that one sentence summary.

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I always like to see what goes into the creation of a piece of fiction. It's not surprising that realistic fiction appeals to me more than fantasy. I like the title Sandstone Madonna very much, because it carries a tacit hint of reality, rather than wishful thinking, and the suggestion of frailty behind a stoic mask. Secrets are always a good element to exploit in a novel, whether they are personal, communal, or folkloric. They are not fantasy by any means, but do acquire gigantic proportions in the secret keeper's mind. Curious to see this one.

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Thanks Rosanne. Glad you like the title and saw a bit beyond the two words.

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I love reading these posts. It's fascinating how other writers are inspired. Plus reading snapshots of WIPs is always interesting. xx

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I agree it is interesting how other writers are inspired. I always like to know a bit about an author and the creation, where my husband would never read such things. A male/female difference or just personality difference I wonder?Thanks for dropping by Michelle.

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Sounds fascinating Dale. Oh yes, a lot of thinking, mulling over, researching, rewriting, editing and love goes into writing a memorable story.
All the best,
Rita

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Glad you think so, Rita. And agree about all that is involved in writing a memorable story. Thanks for stopping by.

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An interesting read, Dale, with very thoughtful answers to all the questions you were asked. I hope and pray it won't be long before 'Sandstone Madonna' sees the light of day. Sounds like you have gone quite a journey with the characters and the book in general already.

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Thanks Jo-Anne for you encouraging comments.Yes, it has been quite a journey already.That's one of the fun things about writing.

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Many thanks, Dale. I love hearing how books are created and their back-story, and this one sounds a winner. I'm also pleased to read that there are other people like me who have several projects on the go at once. I have one that has been on the back-burner for far too long while others have taken their turn. Not that I have ever totally stopped thinking about the plot and characters. This year has to be the one in which a couple of my works in progress finally get finished. I look forward to hearing about others that you are working on. All best wishes, Peter

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Always good to know we're not alone Peter. Thanks for your positive commnents.

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Your book sounds fabulous, Dale.
I love reading about families and sisters and secrets.
I was also interested to read how you work on more than one manuscript at a time. I used to do that, and maybe should try it again. I think it's a way of achieving a great deal.

Looking forward to seeing your book in print one day soon.

Alison
www.alisonreynolds.com.au

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Thanks for thos uplifting comments Alison.
Dale

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