tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post6601115332854506183..comments2024-03-15T21:09:11.319+02:00Comments on Thoughts from Botswana by Lauri Kubuitsile: An Interview with Tania Hershman, Author of The White Road and Other StoriesLaurihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-59183030598997795452008-12-31T10:41:00.000+02:002008-12-31T10:41:00.000+02:00Selma, thanks so much, lovely to meet a fellow sho...Selma, thanks so much, lovely to meet a fellow short story fan.<BR/><BR/>Lauri - this has possibly been my most-commented tour stop, thank you!Tania Hershmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781460794034586895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-70998475295873347382008-12-31T07:52:00.000+02:002008-12-31T07:52:00.000+02:00Selma, glad you stopped by. Tania, it's been lovel...Selma, glad you stopped by. <BR/><BR/>Tania, it's been lovely having you. I'm glad quite a few people stopped by too. I was a little concerned that the holidays would keep people too busy. Fantastic luck with your book.Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-42671127840228853092008-12-31T04:44:00.000+02:002008-12-31T04:44:00.000+02:00A most enjoyable interview. I am a big fan of shor...A most enjoyable interview. I am a big fan of short stories myself, so it is wonderful to hear you are doing so well, Tania. Wishing you much success in 2009.<BR/><BR/>Great interview questions, Lauri.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-72930572889861026882008-12-31T00:06:00.000+02:002008-12-31T00:06:00.000+02:00Groovy, Kayt, Charlotte and WRW, thanks so much fo...Groovy, Kayt, Charlotte and WRW, thanks so much for visiting my Virtual Book Tour Botswana stop, this was really fun, thanks for having me Lauri!Tania Hershmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781460794034586895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-79453900584957244552008-12-30T17:27:00.000+02:002008-12-30T17:27:00.000+02:00Charlotte and WRW- Thanks for stopping by and for ...Charlotte and WRW- Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments. <BR/><BR/>I think I like this blog book tour hosting, especially when I get a free book out of it, and especially (even more) when it is such a lovely one. <BR/>(I'm the greediest book hoarder around)Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-6828797992021995532008-12-30T16:29:00.000+02:002008-12-30T16:29:00.000+02:00Congrats Lauri for being a great host - wonderful ...Congrats Lauri for being a great host - wonderful questions. And thanks to both of you for introducing me to the term/concept of "flash fiction." I'm definitely intrigued.Charlotte Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336641340221491792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-15790133317806896902008-12-30T14:36:00.000+02:002008-12-30T14:36:00.000+02:00Great interview, quirky questions. Well done, both...Great interview, quirky questions. Well done, both of you.Group 8https://www.blogger.com/profile/07924947352624027079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-72848915845264193712008-12-30T08:56:00.000+02:002008-12-30T08:56:00.000+02:00Wow you folks were busy while I was sleeping. Than...Wow you folks were busy while I was sleeping. <BR/>Thanks everyone for stopping by. <BR/>Dani- thanks for your comments about the blog. As you know, without your fantastic marketing of the idea of blog book tours I wouldn't even have started a blog and here I am hosting my first stop. Ke aleboga le kamoso Dani!Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-83083710261021110892008-12-30T02:44:00.000+02:002008-12-30T02:44:00.000+02:00Thanks Lauri - wonderful post. The book looks grea...Thanks Lauri - wonderful post. The book looks great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-50764303761474160632008-12-30T01:45:00.000+02:002008-12-30T01:45:00.000+02:00I love good short stories and I'm intrigued by fla...I love good short stories and I'm intrigued by flash fiction. This tour stop has my interest thoroughly piqued!groovyoldladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971936982658984234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-84813953948931628372008-12-30T00:01:00.000+02:002008-12-30T00:01:00.000+02:00Hi Dani,yes, it is pretty gruelling, and no I am n...Hi Dani,<BR/>yes, it is pretty gruelling, and no I am not that young! Thanks for stopping by, I am off to check out your site.<BR/><BR/>TaniaTania Hershmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781460794034586895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-78577624266090379962008-12-29T23:29:00.000+02:002008-12-29T23:29:00.000+02:00Wow, eleven weeks! We recommend 2-3 weeks with ab...Wow, eleven weeks! We recommend 2-3 weeks with about 15 stops at the Blog Book Tours yahoogroup, and that's a pretty grueling tour. You must be very young to have that kind of energy. <BR/><BR/>Nice interview, both of you. Lauri, your blog gets better all the time!<BR/><BR/>Dani (Ele)<BR/>http://quickest.blogbooktourguide.ever.comDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-59136486985685921412008-12-29T21:29:00.000+02:002008-12-29T21:29:00.000+02:00Debi, thanks so much for saying that, I am so glad...Debi, thanks so much for saying that, I am so glad! I don't want anyone to be depressed by what I write.<BR/><BR/>Amber - you win Best Comment So Far award! When I am Queen of the World you will receive special commendation and customized tiara. And now you can go and buy my book :)Tania Hershmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781460794034586895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-20158068182465819252008-12-29T20:41:00.000+02:002008-12-29T20:41:00.000+02:00Wonderful tour stop. Let's buy Tania's book!Wonderful tour stop. Let's buy Tania's book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-2132264050428879332008-12-29T15:13:00.000+02:002008-12-29T15:13:00.000+02:00Great interview. I'm going to be the last stop on...Great interview. I'm going to be the last stop on an excellent tour. I have a lot to live up to ...<BR/><BR/>Tania - you're right in that you can't predict how people will respond to your writing. I found your stories uplifting, even when sad. But never ever depressing!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600815804658702077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-89427289683120209252008-12-29T13:58:00.000+02:002008-12-29T13:58:00.000+02:00Sue,I forgot about the crown, not sure if I'd go f...Sue,<BR/>I forgot about the crown, not sure if I'd go for that. I'd be a more modern kind of Queen of the World, maybe a tiara? Anyway, thanks for coming by!Tania Hershmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781460794034586895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-69356514205830516992008-12-29T13:53:00.000+02:002008-12-29T13:53:00.000+02:00Another great tour stop. Thanks, Lauri -- and I m...Another great tour stop. Thanks, Lauri -- and I must say, I love the image of Tania with a little golden crown on her head!Sue Guineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556228394020314560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-66714546014133073072008-12-29T12:43:00.000+02:002008-12-29T12:43:00.000+02:00Tim, I think it's likely to happen soon so get the...Tim, I think it's likely to happen soon so get the campaigning started now. Will keep you updated. I would settle for Princess of the World, or Her Right Honorable Short Story Mistress, if I had to.Tania Hershmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781460794034586895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-84269820825063156092008-12-29T11:59:00.000+02:002008-12-29T11:59:00.000+02:00Tania, your "Queen of the World" plans sound excel...Tania, your "Queen of the World" plans sound excellent! If you decide to put in a serious bid for this position, I'm sure we can rustle up a bit of support for you here in New Zealand ...Tim Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856414700019368658noreply@blogger.com