tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post1265821149130696075..comments2023-08-20T03:57:22.983-07:00Comments on Elaine Stock--Author***Everyone’s Story Blog: Ace Collins: What Does Zacchaeus, Trevone Boykin, and Writing Have In Common?Elaine Stockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-25372036157503719252015-11-20T14:15:04.839-08:002015-11-20T14:15:04.839-08:00Heartfelt thanks, Ace, for guest appearing on my b...Heartfelt thanks, Ace, for guest appearing on my blog this past week. It's always a joy to see you here! Your words never fail to bless, whether they're touching an emotion that has been put aside for too long, encouraging us, or making us re-think through a fresh perspective.<br /><br />Thanks too for your very generous BookGiveaway!! The winners of Ace's 2-package deal of THE FRUITCAKE MURDERS and HOLLYWOOD LOST are…<br /><br />Pam and Cindy. Happy reading you two! Both Ace and I will contact you via direct emails.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to all.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-69819318717925806142015-11-20T07:20:34.499-08:002015-11-20T07:20:34.499-08:00Rick, the minute I saw the photo I had to know mor...Rick, the minute I saw the photo I had to know more about it. Thankfully within a day it was being covered and I came away inspired, motivated and filled with optimism.acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185261809388980481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-55022479748021101782015-11-20T07:04:55.910-08:002015-11-20T07:04:55.910-08:00Rick, so nice to see you. I'm glad you enjoyed...Rick, so nice to see you. I'm glad you enjoyed Ace's feature.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-51761306047748269462015-11-20T06:53:45.130-08:002015-11-20T06:53:45.130-08:00What an inspiring story! I thoroughly enjoyed it, ...What an inspiring story! I thoroughly enjoyed it, plus the lesson behind it. Also enjoyed learning more about Ace himself! Here is my contact info: www.rickcbarry@gmail.comRick Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795635112065282277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-21965313506631447142015-11-19T15:25:09.422-08:002015-11-19T15:25:09.422-08:00Thanks Ann, I hope I won't be new for long.Thanks Ann, I hope I won't be new for long.acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185261809388980481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-69613493620151282112015-11-19T15:15:35.349-08:002015-11-19T15:15:35.349-08:00Ann, I might have said this a few times already bu...Ann, I might have said this a few times already but I always, always smile when I see you visit. I so appreciate you! You're in Ace's drawing.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-83684152280624474202015-11-19T15:02:21.777-08:002015-11-19T15:02:21.777-08:00Ace is a new author to me. I really enjoyed his i...Ace is a new author to me. I really enjoyed his interview and the books sound like really good ones. I would love to win copies. abilene_nana(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775632755186192668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-24031007320886999672015-11-18T15:52:17.729-08:002015-11-18T15:52:17.729-08:00Cindy, I had a blast with you all that. So glad yo...Cindy, I had a blast with you all that. So glad you enjoyed verbal as well written storytelling. My main job here is to inspire as I tell stories, so glad I did that and make you smile a bit too.acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185261809388980481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-29773766872920662512015-11-18T12:37:38.673-08:002015-11-18T12:37:38.673-08:00Cindy, thanks so much for your vista! Especially i...Cindy, thanks so much for your vista! Especially in light of what's happening around this spinning globe, you're both right in saying that kindness goes a long way.<br /><br />Hope to see you again. Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-74446935885706053742015-11-18T12:22:30.003-08:002015-11-18T12:22:30.003-08:00Ace is has a gift of storytelling and writing! His...Ace is has a gift of storytelling and writing! His sense of humor is the icing on the cake. I was fortunate to hear him at our LRACW conference several years ago. I brought everyone of his books that day. <br /><br />I love Ace's through provoking and convicting statement in the article, Little Things Really Do Mean A Lot. "So each day we need to stop and look out the window to see who can use three of the most powerful forces on this planet…a kind word, a loving touch and a warm smile." Cindy HansberryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-71754262235081549372015-11-17T07:25:26.889-08:002015-11-17T07:25:26.889-08:00I'd love to speak to a conference at some poin...I'd love to speak to a conference at some point. And, on Andy, he someone I've knows for more than 20 years, though I met up with him in a while.acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185261809388980481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-30740846305604882862015-11-17T01:15:31.477-08:002015-11-17T01:15:31.477-08:00Delores, wow! I vote for that: Ace, you might real...Delores, wow! I vote for that: Ace, you might really consider teaching a workshop at a conference, I'm sure it would be well attended!<br /><br />Thanks much, Delores, for visiting.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-47091283726412693992015-11-16T22:53:49.362-08:002015-11-16T22:53:49.362-08:00Wow, Ace, what an incredible list of credits. F...Wow, Ace, what an incredible list of credits. Fruitcake and Hollywood sounds like a perfect combination for a couple of fun reads. I really enjoy your voice in your examples. Makes me think of Andy Andrews - another great storyteller, and noticer. Hope I get the opportunity someday of hearing you teach about writing too. Delores Liesnerhttp://deloresliesner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-58055458194241012272015-11-16T12:07:38.813-08:002015-11-16T12:07:38.813-08:00Karen, I hope, when you get the time, you enjoy th...Karen, I hope, when you get the time, you enjoy the book.acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185261809388980481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-47946423299459913962015-11-16T12:07:04.116-08:002015-11-16T12:07:04.116-08:00I look for inspiration and find it all around me, ...I look for inspiration and find it all around me, but Trevone's actions really touched me. He was injured last week in a football game, maybe someone will touch him as did this small child.acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185261809388980481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-62522657346917685082015-11-16T09:17:46.742-08:002015-11-16T09:17:46.742-08:00Karen, thanks for visiting today! If you learn the...Karen, thanks for visiting today! If you learn the secret to slowing down life, please, please let me know.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-51808275383190360692015-11-16T08:23:02.355-08:002015-11-16T08:23:02.355-08:00Great title, mentioning fruitcake! Now I need to g...Great title, mentioning fruitcake! Now I need to go see what I can find in the kitchen. :) I also saw that photo. Very nice to know what came about because of the actions of one football player. We need to always be aware of the pain others suffer. I will purchase and read Ace's book when my life slows down. :) Congrats to the people who win! Looks like a great pair of books!Karen C Proughhttp://karencampbellprough.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-83662236796184728862015-11-16T05:07:18.521-08:002015-11-16T05:07:18.521-08:00Well said, Tom. I admit, between my husband and I,...Well said, Tom. I admit, between my husband and I, he's a Mary and I'm a Martha. He's always giving an extra minute to others and I tend to fret about getting things done. Valuable lessons here.<br /><br />Thanks much for visiting, Tom.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-54285503626474126692015-11-16T04:53:19.053-08:002015-11-16T04:53:19.053-08:00I'll admit, I don't follow football but I ...I'll admit, I don't follow football but I did see this photo. That gives you a good idea of how the simple act of giving time to someone (as modeled so well by Jesus) is so valued. We certainly could do with quite a bit more of that these days. Thanks for sharing, Ace!Tom Threadgillhttp://tomthreadgill.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-83795748046821658872015-11-15T18:43:42.315-08:002015-11-15T18:43:42.315-08:00Pam, I so enjoyed visiting with your club and hope...Pam, I so enjoyed visiting with your club and hope we do it again sometime.acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185261809388980481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-11007364026129809612015-11-13T17:40:17.661-08:002015-11-13T17:40:17.661-08:00Pam, thanks for visiting this evening. You're ...Pam, thanks for visiting this evening. You're definitely in the drawing for his generous BookGiveaway package.<br /><br />It's very interesting to hear from a book club attendee who visited with an author (even if by phone)--sounds like a fun time enjoyed by all.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-14987508357581873372015-11-13T17:01:13.184-08:002015-11-13T17:01:13.184-08:00Thanks for sharing this story about Trevone and Ab...Thanks for sharing this story about Trevone and Abby, as well as the photo. My book club was fortunate to visit with Ace by phone in July when we discussed his book, DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN. He told us about his books, THE FRUITCAKE MURDERS and HOLLYWOOD LOST, so I'm glad to have the chance to win them. They both sound like great books.<br /><br />pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]comPam K.noreply@blogger.com