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Recent Reviews for Elizabeth Melton Parsons
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Lizzie And The Boy's Club (Book) - 10/6/2007 8:26:07 AM
Elizabeth...wonderful news.
Congratulations...do the snoopy dance.
Lizzie And The Boy's Club (Book) - 10/6/2007 8:24:04 AM
Congrats on the release of you new book and hopes of continued success in all future literary projects...
hugs
Fee
First Chapter - Black Rock: A Time For Love (Short Story) - 3/23/2008 9:31:53 AM
Wonderful. I agree with Jean - I want to read the rest.
I've been gone for awhile, but I'm glad I visited your site. I hope all is well.
Terry
First Chapter - Black Rock: A Time For Love (Short Story) - 10/11/2007 3:49:57 PM
Excellent, excellent, excellent!! I can't wait for the book to come out!
Guardians of the Nest: or Attack of the Killer Yellow Jackets (Short Story) - 9/6/2007 10:27:17 AM
Well written! I felt every sting as if it were on my own body! I can't imagine - I would have been scared to death! I've had my share of run-ins with rattlesnakes, skunks, and black widows - I'd take all three together before your experience. WOW!
Annie's Story (Short Story) - 8/27/2007 6:16:43 AM
Wow. You are right on. The story is so moving and you are so right that most abusers don't give up so easily. Afterall, women are just property to most abusers. Heart wrenching write. Excellent. Liz
Guardians of the Nest: or Attack of the Killer Yellow Jackets (Short Story) - 8/27/2007 6:04:16 AM
OH my, what an aweful 3 weeks. Your story was enthralling if not terrifyinng. You had more guts than I do, you plan to hike again. Dramatic. excellent. Liz
My Highwayman (Short Story) - 8/25/2007 4:33:19 PM
I love your excerpt. Gotta love those bad boys. Is this available in print or ebook? Is it out now? Good Luck.
Guardians of the Nest: or Attack of the Killer Yellow Jackets (Short Story) - 8/24/2007 10:16:52 AM
A bee will die after stinging because it leaves its stinger in the target. However, yellow jacket wasps can bite over and over again. I've had more than my share of encounters with them although none as dramatic as yours. It is a blessing that you are not allergic. My brother almost died from one single sting. Thank you for the sobering reminder, Elizabeth. Love and blessings to you,
Regis
Love or Dangerous Liaison 3 (Short Story) - 8/23/2007 6:23:36 AM
When you girls write this stuff well, you do better than any of the men, and you did it well...Jerry
Guardians of the Nest: or Attack of the Killer Yellow Jackets (Short Story) - 8/23/2007 6:16:00 AM
I'll echo that you are very fortunate to be alive with that many stings. Unfortunately I've seen people close to dying with far less. My brother is allergic to bees and wasps, and has been told by doctors that a single sting could do him in. The insects seem to have an attraction to persons who are that sensitive. As young men stacking hay in an old box car, I saw the peculiar phenomenem of wasps bypassing me when I went in first in order to get to him. I've used that in stories. I liked your descriptions and clear expression...Jerry
Guardians of the Nest: or Attack of the Killer Yellow Jackets (Short Story) - 8/22/2007 2:02:57 PM
Ye-OW! Someone was definitely looking out for you - I just heard a report about these monsters - apparently the first sting releases a pheromone that tells the others to attack. So glad you're all okay! And ths is a very vivid write, my adrenaline is a pumpin for sure.
Guardians of the Nest: or Attack of the Killer Yellow Jackets (Short Story) - 8/21/2007 9:00:11 PM
wow-you are fortunate to be alive-how terrifying to see your child so hurt
Guardians of the Nest: or Attack of the Killer Yellow Jackets (Short Story) - 8/21/2007 12:54:04 PM
Wow what a tale of terror! CRIKEY! I admire your bravery mate...was stung once when getting out of a pool, and panicked so bad, I rang my mother for help...I was in my 30's!!! lol
Guardians of the Nest: or Attack of the Killer Yellow Jackets (Short Story) - 8/21/2007 9:36:04 AM
Oh, how terrifying. And painful. Sounds like a hard lesson learned. Glad it all worked out all right, and though I'm not much for hiking, I will certainly keep a watchful eye next time.
Jean
Guardians of the Nest: or Attack of the Killer Yellow Jackets (Short Story) - 8/21/2007 8:38:56 AM
Thank God you did; yellowjackets can be scary! Very well done, Elizabeth!
Lizzie and the Boy's Club Part 3 (Short Story) - 8/9/2007 11:35:28 AM
Lol. Great story, Liz.
This reminds me - many Swahili people believe ginnies live in baobab trees. So we had a baobab tree and one night we heard a cat's mating call - up the baobab tree. Of course kids always have imaginations that run at 200miles a second ... lol ... what I can tell you, Liz, it it was a very interesting evening that night. Lol.
God bless,
Sandie.
Love or Dangerous Liaison 3 (Short Story) - 8/6/2007 7:59:37 PM
Wow. Lisa has more self-control than I do. lol. I agree with Jean about the internal dialogue. It seems to heighten the senses. I also agree with Felix. lol. Naughty, Excellent. Liz
Love or Dangerous Liaison 2 (Short Story) - 8/6/2007 7:53:53 PM
Oh, this is tintillating even though it is dangerous. Maybe that's what makes taunt with sexual tension. Excellent. Liz
Love or Dangerous Liaison (Short Story) - 8/5/2007 4:04:04 PM
Okay, now Lisa better be careful. Her friend is right. Now don't go and meet this man. I beg you. DArn, my daughter just showed up so I can't read the other 2 right now. Dangling from this excellent start. Liz
My Highwayman (Short Story) - 8/2/2007 10:55:58 PM
Wow, This is a great romantic tale.enjoyed
Love or Dangerous Liaison 3 (Short Story) - 8/2/2007 6:36:23 PM
Aww, he IS a nice guy, after all!
Very well written prose, Elizabeth. Loved their interior thoughts. It made then seem even that much more real.
More, please!
Love or Dangerous Liaison 3 (Short Story) - 8/2/2007 8:49:15 AM
Hmnnnn I hope you don't keep that poor man waiting for too long without some relief ...lol just kidding this seems so real as an amateur actor,I can almost picture myself playing the male lead in this one...
Thank you for sharing
Fee
Love or Dangerous Liaison 2 (Short Story) - 8/2/2007 5:30:17 AM
Good stuff, Elizabeth. Can't wait to see what happens next!
Love or Dangerous Liaison 2 (Short Story) - 8/1/2007 9:28:08 PM
well written-enjoying the playfulness here
Love or Dangerous Liaison 2 (Short Story) - 8/1/2007 6:27:39 PM
Passions are building just as the twists and turns are beginning to kick in and increase the excitement factor of this one. You are keeping the momentum going and the chapters are a good size...well done again.
Fee
Love or Dangerous Liaison (Short Story) - 8/1/2007 4:26:15 PM
OK, Elizabeth, this is not nice! You can't just leave a gal hanging like this! I MUST know what happens next! Like Felix, I am HOOKED!!
American Diabetes Association...Diet (Article) - 10/10/2008 7:40:39 PM
Wow! Thanks for the tip. I think a follow up article to investigate the affiliations would be good. Include in it what the AMA and other experts, such NIH and other Government sources recommnds as well. You could send them email or snail mail, and compare their responses to this diet issue, including a copy of this article to them and to American Diabetes Association itself( that would be interesting to hear from them. Just put a medical disclaimer at the end. I wonder if the Diabetes Association has an International analogue and website? Would they have the same diet on it? Until then, could you message me with the specific diet? This is just what I have been looking for! --- Rockie Coppolella
Back At AD (Article) - 6/9/2008 8:40:06 AM
Our prayers are answered!
Back At AD (Article) - 10/17/2007 7:22:09 PM
Welcome back. Liz
Back At AD (Article) - 10/5/2007 9:11:10 PM
so glad you are back-best to you
Back At AD (Article) - 10/4/2007 10:37:26 AM
Yes, welcome back.
Back At AD (Article) - 10/4/2007 10:13:32 AM
Welcome back!
Back At AD (Article) - 10/4/2007 9:46:24 AM
Nice to have you back, Elizabeth. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Cover Art For Book (Article) - 9/27/2007 1:49:14 PM
Beautiful. Liz
Cover Art For Book (Article) - 9/16/2007 8:55:12 AM
You described the frustration well, Elizabeth.
It is a beautiful cover.
Always keep believing in yourself.
Elizabeth
Cover Art For Book (Article) - 9/16/2007 6:58:08 AM
Great cover. And congratulations.
Cover Art For Book (Article) - 9/16/2007 6:04:33 AM
Elizabeth, I would be walking on air, too. Your cover is gorgeous!! I can't wait to read the book.
Jean
Article Writing: News Reporter or Columnist (Article) - 8/29/2007 1:49:06 PM
Interesting to see your take on it, Elizabeth. I've been a newspaper reporter and editor most of my adult life, yet consider myself a creative writer too. I've worked at dailies, weeklies and magazines. I write for a newspaper "part-time" now, around a hundred column inches a week, and for me switching from one kind of writing to another is like changing which car I am driving. But, and this is a big but, I think I was orginally meant for the creative writing, and that's where I feel best, even though I've been highly acclaimed at both. Crative writing can refresh me while the other feels like I did my work well. I would say the newspaper writing has been a definite asset in creative writing through learned behaviors like having the discipline to write when I don't feel like it. I did one of my fans' most loved short stories, a comedy, when I was at possibly as low in life as I've ever been. I've done the 60-hour grinds too many times...Jerry
Article Writing: News Reporter or Columnist (Article) - 8/27/2007 8:16:22 PM
way to go!!
Article Writing: News Reporter or Columnist (Article) - 8/27/2007 8:36:01 AM
Great article, Elizabeth. I can see where it would be tough to stick to the facts and nothing but the facts, especially for those of us who just love to make a short story long... But good for you for giving the experience a try. I bet your stories were fabulous.
Jean
POV: Experimenting With Point of View (Article) - 8/8/2007 9:38:10 AM
I think that your "experiment" works. REading your Liaisons series I have not been confused by the switching from one POV to the next but have enjoyed the increased insight into each character. But I like to switch POVs. lol. excellent and truly working for you. More. Liz
POV: Experimenting With Point of View (Article) - 8/6/2007 5:51:40 PM
i think that I prefer that what i read stays in the same person rather than switching from one to the other but...maybe it is because i am getting older--i did work hard at not switching in my memoir as sometimes i wanted to go into one from the other-good luck with this
POV: Experimenting With Point of View (Article) - 8/6/2007 7:12:55 AM
I wrote two of my published works in first person and they received nothing but good reviews for being from the heart and personal. I think the trick is if you can take on the persona of your leading character and become him/her till the story is finished it will be real to the reader...not sure of switching back and forth but may be somthing I may try sometime. Good luck Liz,
Fee
Finding a Literary Agent (Article) - 8/4/2007 5:17:47 AM
Elizabeth,
With two books published, and working on my third, it's time to find an agent who will push harder than I do. Thanks for this article as it has led me to a path toward that goal.
...Michael
Rejection Humor (Article) - 5/22/2007 12:23:28 PM
I know this site and it does help me with my self doubts even before I send something in. Humor can really smooth over those sharp edges that poke you in life. Liz
Finding a Literary Agent (Article) - 5/17/2007 8:04:10 PM
Thank you very much for this information. The whole promotion biz is ... well, I'm not much of a writer when words fail me this easily.
Rejection Humor (Article) - 5/15/2007 8:27:17 AM
They are funny. I remember one that I got that said they didn't accept time-travel. I write thrillers and the novel covered a period of five years. I'm still laughing about that one, even gave a speech on it once.
Good points...
Elizabeth
Rejection Humor (Article) - 5/15/2007 5:10:11 AM
enjoyed the site as well, thanks
Finding a Literary Agent (Article) - 3/3/2007 9:31:32 AM
Elizabeth,
Your reviews of my stories encouraged me to start trying harder to get my stories published. Then, I was delighted to find this article at your site!!
You have given excellent advice that I will remember. Thank you.
Did you ever use the Preditors & Editors website? I've tried and none of those agents ever replied to me. I'd rather get a reject than never hear anything (I think :o))
Thanks so much for everyting.
Terry
What a Difference a Day Makes (Article) - 2/26/2007 1:32:05 PM
So true. I live in the Sonoran Desert, so rain is especially welcome when I see it. Enjoyed reading.
Elizabeth
What a Difference a Day Makes (Article) - 1/27/2007 6:30:38 AM
I agree...there is so much beauty that can be seen once the rain comes and changes our thoughts...nice work...
Moon Faerie (Poetry) - 4/16/2009 6:21:03 PM
Thank you for lighting the way with this beautiful write!!
Joy
Granddaughter (Poetry) - 11/12/2008 8:53:13 PM
Approaching now my 76th birthday and having fathered four children, I thought my house would be overrun with grandchildren, including at least one cute little granddaughter to hug and wink at, but such has not been my life. And then nine years ago there came a magic day when I learned the joy of a great-granddaughter and understood in full measure the Circle of Life.
A few months ago I had the signal pleasure of taking my beautiful little great-granddaughter on a lake paddling with me in my bright red canoe and reveled in the happiness of having shared a special time with one I love so much. The next day she sent me an email message that announced to me her participation in the modern world and, also, her courteous thoughtfulness: "Hey, Papa, that was awesome!"
OMG! I love little girls!
Richard
Moon Faerie (Poetry) - 7/12/2008 2:16:51 PM
Your composition is perfectly light and airy to match your subject - I so enjoyed this!
Take My Hand (Poetry) - 6/9/2008 8:37:53 AM
A tender and romantic ballad from the pen of a wonderful author.
My dear Elizabeth, we miss you greatly even as we wish you well.
Love,
Richard
Take My Hand (Poetry) - 5/31/2008 1:36:09 PM
Great description of the divine, of friendship, of marriage, and all good relationships..I wish you the best...Jerry
Moon Faerie (Poetry) - 5/31/2008 1:33:58 PM
Very peaceful word painting...Jerry
The Hand of an Angel (Poetry) - 12/16/2007 11:38:10 AM
The golden light shines from a pure heart.
When we live with God in our heart,
Our future is to live in the heart of God.
God bless Debbie Stevens.
Richard
Moon Faerie (Poetry) - 11/1/2007 4:57:03 PM
Lovely, delightful, serene, and empowering. Liz
Candles (Poetry) - 10/22/2007 8:05:35 PM
There is real warmth in candle light. Warmth and movement, just like life.
Greetings,
Axilea
Shattered (Poetry) - 10/13/2007 4:35:59 PM
"Lucidity hidden behind walls of stone"... sometimes reality is simply too much, too hard, too painful to deal with. That's when "silence" becomes "loud", a good image indeed! I can imagine the world of someone for whom everything has simply become unbearable.
Greetings,
Axilea
Moon Faerie (Poetry) - 10/12/2007 6:35:37 PM
Nice picture and lovely, sentimental write, enjoyed...
Be safe,
Karen
Abuse (Poetry) - 10/11/2007 11:32:31 PM
Your words are the right echoes of distorted minds and their hidden wrongs.
Beautiful structure and writing.
Axilea
Moon Faerie (Poetry) - 10/11/2007 3:47:42 PM
I loved this. So enchanting and as Sharon said, soothing. Love the artwork too. One of yours?
Moon Faerie (Poetry) - 10/11/2007 8:56:16 AM
Very lyrical and melodic. Soothing to the soul!
Moon Faerie (Poetry) - 10/11/2007 7:29:57 AM
Your moon faerie is absolutely comforting.
Kathy
Moon Faerie (Poetry) - 10/11/2007 6:32:28 AM
Very nice! It paints a warm and uplifting picture.
Moon Faerie (Poetry) - 10/11/2007 3:42:08 AM
Elizabeth,
Very beautiful and magical write. A gentleness and sweetness glows from above. Blessings Always, Paul.
A Moment With You (Poetry) - 10/9/2007 12:07:41 PM
Very very well done! This short classic piece has a great deal of depth...lovely flow and imagery in this softly senaul piece.
Shattered (Poetry) - 10/4/2007 9:58:27 AM
Sad and poignant work, Elizabeth.
Take My Hand (Poetry) - 9/27/2007 1:48:35 PM
Come back soon, I hope. Love your work and your support of mine. This is a beautiful poem. Excellent. Liz
Take My Hand (Poetry) - 9/18/2007 9:06:07 PM
be well, Elizabeth, a beautiful write
Take My Hand (Poetry) - 9/18/2007 2:09:34 PM
Take my hand, let's walk together.
You're not alone on your journey - you have God and me/us. I will pray that while you're gone -- that you will remember His love, feel comforted by His strength and warm embrace, and come back soon.
May God continue to bless you,
Kathy
Take My Hand (Poetry) - 9/18/2007 9:53:07 AM
I love the sweet sincerity of your words, Elizabeth. I've taken some knocks myself and I totally understand the importance of the support of those close to you to pull you through. Of course, I wouldn't hesitate to be there for them in return. Come back soon.
Love,
Taylor
Take My Hand (Poetry) - 9/18/2007 2:45:00 AM
Elizabeth,
Your poetry is always so open and honest. Always a pleasure to read. I'll miss You my Friend. Blessings Always, Paul.
Take My Hand (Poetry) - 9/17/2007 7:00:05 PM
May God watch over and protect you on this journey. You will be missed....
Be safe,
Karen
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