| Gianna has touched me in so many ways. Tt helped me to help a friend that was gonna have an abortion. She backed out of the abortion and now has a beatiful lil boy that is healthy. |
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Thanks for the writing information. I live in a snow-covered area and I don't get out much in the winter, but your newsletter, Musings, keeps me feeling connected. Thanks again! |
| I just love your "Musings"! Such great tips and so nicely written! |
| Dear Mary-Jo, I received your book for Christmas, and I just loved the story. It made me laugh and cry and filled me with hope. Please publish again soon. |
| You're such an inspiration! Thank you for all you do to promote writing and keep us writers inspired! |
| Didn't recognize your name - out of touch with newer fiction but heard of you from Patty Boyd, Waldwick, NJ library |
| I read Gianna in 2 days. I just couldn't put it down. What a great love story! When's the next book coming out?? |
| I absolutely loved Gianna. I'm so glad I read it. It made me feel so good about life and love. I look forward to reading your next book! |
| we would like to be on your list for all other announcements. hopefully we will be able to attend many of them. |
| Your Musings newsletter is so helpful to me as a writer. I look forward to it each month! |
| Mary-Jo, I read only the excerpt of "Gianna," and it left me wanting to READ your book! Now I must go so I can run to the bookstore to buy "Gianna" to find out what happens! What a great writer you are; congratulations on your award! A fan, ctrosanne |
| Not only do I want to attend your wonderful Metro Writer's Group this Sunday but, will definitey be reading "Gianna" because the excerpt got me wanting to READ MORE of "Gianna" and to find out what happens to these star-crossed lovers!!! Congratulations! |
| Gianna was a delightful read. It leaves you with an all around good feeling that true love is possible. |
| I love your "Musings." It helps me with my writing but more importantly it feeds my soul to keep pursuing my dream. Thanks! |
| I look forward to the writers group again. |
| It was a true pleasure to meet you and have you sign my copy of "Gianna." I hope you enjoyed our southern hospitality! Chloe /Chapel Hill, NC |
| Congratulations on your book. From an old Alumni of Ramapo '82. It,s good to see some of us have made something of our selves. Bruce Thomas , Atlanta, GA |
| I LOVED Gianna! It's a great beach read that makes you believe in love! |
| Gianna is a touching romance --- finally a feel good book that I just couldn't put down. 5 stars! |
| Thanks for signing my copy of Gianna. I love the book and hope to see it on the big screen one day! |
| It was a pleasure meeting you at the booksigning. You're a delightful and talented woman/writer, and I look forward to your next book release. |
| I grew up in a similar family as Gianna's, and you did an excellent job portraying the Italian family and a daughter's struggle to find independence without abandoning tradition. 5 stars! |
| Dear Mary-Jo, I love your "Musings." It always seems to arrive just when I need a push to keep on writing. Thank you for your encouragement! |
| Gianna was such a delight! I wish I could write like you. Til then, keep 'em coming! 5 stars! |
| Gianna was a Mother's Day gift (I'm in my late 20's), and I just loved the romance and fantasy. Your book was so heart-warming and heart-wrenching that it touched me and I had to write. Please add me to your list of fans and keep me updated on new books. |
| Mary-Jo, it was a pleasure meeting you. On behalf of our readers group, thanks for talking to us about your book "Gianna". We all loved your novel and can't wait to read your next book! |
| I love it, simply loved it! Your book took me back to a time in my life where I was surrounded by my Italian relatives and pressured to be married. I related to Gianna, and thought the ending was simply wonderful! |
| I so enjoyed Gianna! I loved all the Italian family scenes which reminded me of my own family, and just loved all the insignificant minor characters like Uncle Antonio. The romance between Gianna and Vincenzo kept me turning pages. Excellent book! |
| I loved your story Gianna!! It surpassed so many of my expectations of typical romances, and I found myself immersed in a sensual and passionate, heart-wrenching story about love and family and the traditions of heritage. 5 stars!!! |
| Living in another country, it's so nice to receive your Musings and words of encouragement. I visit your website offten for inspiration. /UK |
| I wanted to jot a note saying how much I enjoyed Gianna. It's a wonderful, uplifting love story with a lot of picturesque scenes. I recommend it and look forward to reading your next book! |
| I'm new to your Musings list. I just read the back issues posted on your site, and I really appreciate all the information you share. I wish I lived closer to attend meetings. We sure could use a group like yours in VT. |
| Your "Musings" newsletter continues to motivate me to find a publishing house for my manuscript. Thanks for your monthly words of wisdom! |
| Gianna was a delightful read. I didn't expect it to have such deep themes, and I was pleasantly surprised to see this wasn't the typical romance. I whole-heartedly recommend this book. |
| What a great website and what a pleasure meeting you last night. Thanks for sharing your insight into the writing world as well as your Italian heritage. Blessings! |
| Just had to let you know that your book emerged from Spring Break as a favorite read among my friends. We all want to be in love like Gianna and Vincenzo!! We're thinking about Spring Break in Tuscany next year!! |
| I really enjoyed reading your book, and especially liked the Vincenzo character. You really took him full circle and redeemed him in the end. Great job! |
| Mary-Jo, I LOVED Gianna. It's such a touching love story with underlying themes of family and tradition. The characters carry the story so well. I simply miss them now that I'm finished reading the book. One question: sequel?? |
| You're a remarkable lady. I LOVE your newsletter and thank you for taking the time to help others become published. |
| Thank you for your latest issue of Musings. I appreciate being kept in the writing loop! |
| I read your book and loved it! You wrote a very romantic story with characters I truly related to. Great job!! Laura @ Penn State |
| Mary-Jo, it was so nice to meet you at Waldwick Library and to listen about the great love stories. You have a dynamic manner, and the talk was very interesting. I can't wait to read your book Gianna! |
| "Gianna" has grace. You write with elegance. 5 stars! |
| I persuaded my reading group to read Gianna, and they all loved it as much as me. Your reading group guide prompted so much discussion that we're gonna read romance more often. I hope they're all as good as Gianna. |
| Please add me to your mailing list. I really enjoyed Gianna and want to read your other books when published. Pam, Montana |
| The romantic fate of Gianna and Vincenzo was so compelling that I'd love to hear that you're writing a sequel. |
| I loved your book, Gianna. It was such a page turner. I couldn't put it down. It's been a while since a book has made me laugh and cry and pray for a happy ending. Caitlyn, Chapel Hill, NC |
| Happy Valentine's Day to a woman who embodies romance and spreads love with every word you write! |
| I enjoyed your Greatest Love Stories presentation! I'm off to the bookstore for Bridges of Madison County ... and Gianna, of course! |
| You're an inspiration to women. I'm not Italian but I related to everything Gianna felt as love eluded her. What a wonderful romance! |
| I loved Gianna! It made me believe again in the happy ending. Thanks for a great Valentine's present! Donna, NYC |
| You expertly captured the nuance of the Italian family and crafted a lovely romance. Tammy, Melbourne, FL |
| I heartfully recommend Gianna to anyone who wants to experience love the way it should be--passionate and soul penetrating! 5 stars!! |
| I love your website! Thanks for giving me a place to go for inspiration! |
| I love your Musings newsletter. There's so much information, yet it's written so concise that I digest it rather quickly. Keep me on the mailing list. |
| I believe in soulmates, and Gianna reinforces my faith in that perfect guy. PS: I found your writing so fresh and light, a definite page turner. |
| I'm wiping the tears as I write this. Thank you for Gianna, for making me believe in love again. /New Orleans, LA |
| I just finished Gianna...and I wanted to tell you how absorbed I was in the story. I didn't want it to end but I loved the ending. I can't stop thinking about it. I can't wait to read your next book! |
| Thank you so much for your writer's grammer section on your website. I refer to it often! Lisa Saunders |
| I'm an avid romance reader, and Gianna touched me so deeply with a tender story of love and love lost. I recommended your book to my reading group. |
| It was so nice to meet you. I can't believe all you've accomplished at your young age. I ordered Gianna and hope you'll sign my copy when it arrives. |
| Gianna should be a movie. It's a wonderful story with so many twists. It made me smile, cry, and hope for a love like that. 5 stars! |
| Thanks for my copy of Musings. I found the issue so informative, and loved the inspiration in the last paragraph. Keep em coming! |
| I saw you on TV and thought you and your book are amazing. You're so nice and talented. I loved Gianna. Best wishes on Brown Eyes! |
| You write with a galant pen. Congratulations on your literary award! |
| My copy of Gianna came on Friday, and I just finished it, and I LOVED it. I was totally absorbed by the story that I cried when a character died. I loved the unusual settings and the buildup of passion. Excellent read! |
| I read Gianna and found it rich with heritage and tradition, embracing Itallian and Italian-Americans, and honoring romantic fiction in the finest way! 5 stars. |
| To say I knew you "when" is an injustice because you've always been talented. It's just that the world finally knows. TM |
| Love the information on your website and loved your interview on TV yesterday. You're an accomplished woman, and I look forward to reading your books. |
| I wish I could've called in to the television station and say how much I loved Gianna! It's a tender romance with believable characters who make heart-wrenching choices. I recommend your book to everyone! |
| Television is definitely your forum! You're so personable (and pretty) and your charm, wit, and love for writing shined through in your interview. Best of luck! |
| I watched you on TV last night with great interest as you discussed your book Gianna and the publishing industry. You're an amazing woman, and I'm now inspired to write that book I've always wanted to. Thanks! |
| Gianna only took me two days to finish! It is a wonderful love story thats impossible to put down. I feel honored to know such a talented author!!! Love~Jackie Saunders |
| The warmth of Gianna unfolds through the characters/dialogue/quaint settings. Your prose is rich with nuances that ultimately define this book a beautiful romance. |
| You're a fresh voice in fiction. You've captured the essence of romance with believable characters and a delightful storyline. Looking forward to reading your next book! |
| Thanks for your guidance through Musings. You're exceptionally talented and so kind to help other writers. PS: I ordered Gianna. |
| Add me to your list of fans. Gianna was a tender, gut-wrenching romance with great plot twists. It should be a movie. 5 stars!! |
| I'm a Gianna fan, having become so attached to the characters that I'm hoping you write a sequel. Sign me up for Musings, too. |
| I love your website ...easy to navigate and so much information. I just ordered my copy of Gianna. I can't wait to read it! |
| Thanks for the copy of Musings. It's so timely and information. You're an inspiration to us all! |
| Gianna was so well written that I'm not surprised at its national recognition! Much continued success! |
| Congrats on your national award. You deserve to be recognized for your writing. Gianna transcended typical romance and is definitely a classic piece of fiction. |
| I loved Gianna -- it was a heart-wrenching, vivid tale of passion lost and found. Truly fine writing & very inspirational! 5 stars |
| Congratulations!!! You are truely an inspiration. I LOVED your book! |
| Congradulations on your award-winning book! You deserve it! Lisa Saunders, author of EVER TRUE |
| Congrats on your book winning the fiction contest for TWR Magazine! I hope the press and exposure lets everyone know what a talent you have and how wonderful Gianna is!!! |
| A well-deserved win for Gianna...being named best fiction for the Writers Room Magazine! |
| Congratuations on Gianna's win in TWR magazine's book fiction contest! It certainly deserved to win! I loved it! |
| Nice to have connected with you through NAWW. I'm amazed at the number of books you've written and are ready to publish. Sending blessings your way for success with all your writing and publishing endeavors. Dotsie Bregel www.boomerwomenspeak.com |
| I learned so much at your writer's group. Also loved the newsletter you sent later. You were born to inspire and teach us writers! |
| I just received your newsletter Musings. Please consider posting these issues on your site. They're great and informative. |
| It's about time a book like yours came along. Gianna restores respectability to romance. It's a classic! |
| Happy New Year! I started out reading Gianna and instantly found myself completely engrossed. You have a natural writing talent, the words just flow, and the story draws you in. I can't wait to read your next book! |
| Looking forward to meeting you at the Metro Writers Group meeting on Sunday! I loved Gianna and hope you'll autograph my copy. |
| Happy New Year! I loved Gianna so much! From the characters to the quick-paced plot, I was swept up in the love story and couldn't put it down! 5 stars! |
| I loved my "signed" copy of Gianna which came to me as a Christmas present. I just finished reading it...and I absolutely loved your book! Truly a beautiful and memorable romance! |
| I was given Gianna as a Christmas present, and after just finishing the book, it's a present that will stay within my heart for a long time. I really loved the story and can't wait to read your others. |
| Gianna was an early Christmas present .....actually, I was supposed to read it after Christmas, but once I started I coulnd't put it down. I loved the entire story, especially the ending! |
| You're an amazing writer, and I look foward to meeting you at the writers group meeting. |
| Okay...Is this Vincenzo real...and does he have a brother?? I simply loved him!! Great book!! |
| Greetings from Texas! I just finished Gianna and I loved it! |
