tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post2189947933887132647..comments2023-10-29T16:02:17.355+00:00Comments on Historical Tapestry: Susan Vreeland on Why I Love to Write Fiction About Art (includes giveaway)Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-61675377437724783482012-05-16T13:05:56.894+01:002012-05-16T13:05:56.894+01:00I read this book last year, and it was definitely ...I read this book last year, and it was definitely my favorite read of the year. It is a wonderful, imformative, funny, and fascinating book! The scene with Clara learning to ride a bicycle for the first time is absolutely priceless. I still laught when I remember the dialogue of that scene! I'd love to win a copy of this book, so that I can read it again and so I can lend it to all of my friends!Mary @ whiskers and taleshttp://whiskersandtales1.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-22310014884209094432012-05-15T13:57:29.655+01:002012-05-15T13:57:29.655+01:00I so enjoyed this post. Luncheon of the Boating P...I so enjoyed this post. Luncheon of the Boating Party is one of my favorite books. I loved learning a new word - ekphrasis. Until now I was unaware of the book Life Studies, which I've added to my wish list. And just this past week I was lucky enough to see some of Tiffany's works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I would love to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway.<br />lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)comLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809165184459649536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-80738387489464072202012-05-15T02:28:56.043+01:002012-05-15T02:28:56.043+01:00I had no idea about the history of Tiffany lamps, ...I had no idea about the history of Tiffany lamps, and really still don't, which is why I'd love to read this one!<br /><br />shoshanahinla(at)gmail(dot)comShoshanahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707241263291051104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-34326424898127088532012-05-14T23:41:56.342+01:002012-05-14T23:41:56.342+01:00I've read several of Vreeland's books, but...I've read several of Vreeland's books, but not "Life Studies"-never heard of it, so thanks for the info!<br /><br />I'd love to win "Clara and Mr. Tiffany."<br /><br />xellossgirl@hotmail.comTara from MDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-83934066460437652722012-05-13T07:51:27.516+01:002012-05-13T07:51:27.516+01:00I love novels centered around art. I have several...I love novels centered around art. I have several of Ms. Vreeland's books in my home library and would love to add this one. Thank you for the chance!<br /><br />truebookaddictATgmailDOTcomMichelle Stockard Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572227726980569386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-8053600339360996872012-05-10T00:41:17.223+01:002012-05-10T00:41:17.223+01:00I think "ekphrastic" just became my next...I think "ekphrastic" just became my next favorite word, now I just need to find out how to pronounce it.<br /><br />Thank you for the giveaway, I have my fingers crossed!<br /><br />lilianxchengATgmail.comLilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540910005642018594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-83186477937697192192012-05-10T00:24:03.866+01:002012-05-10T00:24:03.866+01:00I've been curious about this one since it came...I've been curious about this one since it came out. I'm glad to have a chance to win it! Thank you!!<br /><br />inthehammockblog at gmail dot comCarrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-58296376516902040942012-05-09T23:51:39.425+01:002012-05-09T23:51:39.425+01:00This book is on my "list," too. Susan, ...This book is on my "list," too. Susan, I'll always remember how gracious you were leading fiction workshop(s) at the Dahlonega (Ga.) Literary Festival several years ago. I still have those notes and remember your wonderful tips! Mostly, I remember your quick mind and your kindness - and your passion which shines through your work.Robyn Hood Blackhttp://www.robynhoodblack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-34581714863293253942012-05-08T15:46:21.774+01:002012-05-08T15:46:21.774+01:00I have had my eye on this book for a while. My kno...I have had my eye on this book for a while. My knowledge of Tiffany is very basic and I love the idea of learning more not only about him but about this brilliant woman working with him. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!<br />candc320@gmail.comColleen Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976640192696124574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-84938804900473494652012-05-08T01:10:52.010+01:002012-05-08T01:10:52.010+01:00I have 3-4 of her books on my shelf to read becaus...I have 3-4 of her books on my shelf to read because I love stories based on art or artists. I had the chance to meet the author last summer too. One of the books I don't have is Clara and Mr. Tiffany which is one I am most looking forward to as I think their lamps are gorgeous! Please enter me!<br /><br />dolleygurl[at]hotmail[dot]comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-41057595003461941022012-05-07T22:46:11.141+01:002012-05-07T22:46:11.141+01:00This sounds like an interesting idea to write abou...This sounds like an interesting idea to write about; I also love the time period. Please include me.<br />seknobloch(at)Gmail(dot)com<br /><br />BTW, your ending date says Feb. 20th.Sandra K321https://www.blogger.com/profile/04296759210948138590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-70141240684831771132012-05-07T18:48:35.667+01:002012-05-07T18:48:35.667+01:00I already own a very gorgeous copy of Clara & ...I already own a very gorgeous copy of Clara & Mr Tiffany, so please don't enter me in the drawing...<br /><br />I just wanted to say how much I LOVE your historical art fiction, Susan. I wanted to major in art history, but had to settle with a minor, and loved every minute. My first read of yours was The Forest Lover - which I happily was able to get signed when you came to campus one year. And I was hooked. Love the idea of getting into the art...Luncheon of the Boating Party is one of my favorites :o)Rebecca (RivkaBelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998385496336450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-37268421275903804882012-05-07T16:50:05.628+01:002012-05-07T16:50:05.628+01:00My sister is a docent at the Morse Museum in Winte...My sister is a docent at the Morse Museum in Winter Park, Florida - home to a large exhibit of works of Louis Comfort Tiffany. I would love to read this book to find out more about the designing of the lamps.<br /><br />lynne2011@ymail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-79350713770061569532012-05-07T16:17:17.547+01:002012-05-07T16:17:17.547+01:00"Ekphrasis" is a new term for me. I can ..."Ekphrasis" is a new term for me. I can see how art inspires your writing. Great post!<br /><br />Diana<br />bookofsecrets(at)yahoo(dot)comBook of Secretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259592113584639013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-84418468618663560362012-05-07T15:10:33.480+01:002012-05-07T15:10:33.480+01:00I love your beautiful novels - particularly "...I love your beautiful novels - particularly "Luncheon of the Boating Party." What an adventure to lose myself in 19th century Paris! Thanks for the lovely post. <br />katherinegypson at gmail dot comHistorical Fiction Notebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896536092966020680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944570901299649958.post-62374144182306094822012-05-07T13:51:29.087+01:002012-05-07T13:51:29.087+01:00Thank you for teaching me that word, ekphrasis. I&...Thank you for teaching me that word, ekphrasis. I'm very interested in the idea of art begetting art, across form. Now I have a name for it. <br /><br />Your novels are a great inspiration to me, as is this post.Erika Robuckhttp://www.erikarobuck.comnoreply@blogger.com