| Pope Joan Guestbook Entries: 2002 |
Name: Mirella Monticciolo
Location: Montreal, Quebec Canada
Date: Sunday, December 29, 2002
Time: 10:50 AM
Donna, Thank you for such a wonderful interesting read.. I enjoyed the book so much I decided to give it away for christmas... One problem, it was extremely difficult to find copies here in Montreal... Why is that? I can't wait for the movie, I will be one of the first ones in line....
Name: Amy
Location: Florida
Date: Saturday, December 28, 2002
Time: 09:48 AM
I love "Pope Joan". It's extraordinary!! And surfaced such strong emotions from me that I ended up sobbing in one melancholic momment. And believe me I don't sob easy. A elaborate story, wonderfully written. My favorite book of all time. I can't wait for the book based in France in the 17th century.
Name: Emanuel
Location: Gerrmany
Date: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Time: 10:16 PM
I have to admit, I love the book. It touched me in a way a cannot explain. I just fisishe reading it for the seccond time and I say it is absolutly wonderfull. It has nothing to do with gender, I just think this book is a gift to all of mankind. I learn from it, that one can achieve everything if he or she does what is to be done. And always have a view for those around you, life is to make this world a better place for all of us. No matter who you are, or what you are, male or female. I would like to thank Donna W. Cross again for writting such a wonderfull novel.
Name: Damona Sain
Location: North Wales, PA
Date: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Time: 04:27 PM
The North Wales Library has a book discussion group that is reading Pope Joan for our Jan 18, 2003 meeting. We would love to have you included in our discussion by speakerphone. Please contact me if this is a possibility for your schedule! Thank you!
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Name: Rose Marie Barone
Location: Montreal, Canada
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2002
Time: 06:32 PM
After reading "Pope Joan" our Circle of Friends Book Club met and the brilliant and skillful author, Donna Woolfolk-Cross joined us via speakerphone! The experience was extraordinary and incomparable. What an incredible once-in-a-life-time experience to have the author's justification and rationalization of characters and circumstances explained to us in such a clever fashion. The commentary and interpretations I received from our Circle of Friends have been significant and remarkable... "Getting to pick the mind of an author has given me a whole new perspective on the joy of reading", "Loved having her with us, wish we could have more author's doing the same", "Being given the chance to interact with the author of a book that I adored made me feel so spoiled", "It just completed and enveloped a good reading with a big fat gift", "I am so grateful", "What better way to have the author's original thoughts, it helped give us the reader a much better prospective". Once again, thank you Ms. Woolfolk-Cross for your enthusiastic support towards reading groups.
Name: barbara moon
Location: syracuse, new york
Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2002
Time: 12:45 PM
This book should be required reading for all girls over the age of 13 throughout the world and then have discussion followup in social classes for "women only". Instilling hope, courage and a hunger for knowledge that will indeed change the world...for women everywhere. I am a fan forever and like Jacki Fox changed forever because of my two heroines...Pope Joan and Donna Woolfolk Cross. Both are "a friend indeed". As long as you and Pope Joan continue to carry the CROSS Donna, we will NOT march into hell. Freedom to choose who and what we will be is one of the most defining moments of our lives though we don't know that for a very long time. Wish I had known this 50 years ago. I promise that my 2 beautiful granddaughters will know. Thank you my friend.
Name: Laurie Hansen
Location: Calgary, Canada
Date:
December 15, 2002
You were without a doubt an absolute hit on Thursday night. Thanks so much
for attending our meeting via speakerphone. We wanted to send you a note and a
picture of our group that we took that night and wondered if you could
provide me with an address to forward it to. (Unfortunately we did not take
it on a digital camera so the computer is not a possible mode of transport)
Thanks again for the great evening. We wish you luck in the upcoming months
as your book becomes a movie!
Cheers from Laurie on behalf of your devoted fans in Calgary"
Name: Sabrina Petrocco
Location: Montreal, Canada
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2002
Time: 11:20 AM
I adored Pope Joan...what a great read!!Thank you Donna For the amazing previlage of joining our book club (Circle of Friends)on Wednesday night.WE got the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic story and get insight of how it came to life!!Thank you again. The only problem was finding the book in book stores.It's close to impossible.We all had to order it,which can sometimes be a pain.Hope you can work on that.
Name: Marily Lane
Location: Golden, CO
Date: Monday, December 09, 2002
Time: 02:08 PM
I can't believe I'm so late in thanking Donna for the wonderful speaker phone conversation my book club had with her in late October. She's a delightful conversationalist and we covered a variety of topics from who's to star in the movie of her book to our mutual enjoyment of Historical novels. My group especially enjoyed her description of her research for the book. I've been promoting her book and conversations far and wide, because they are both wonderful. Thank you, Marily
Name: Susan Boa
Location: Washington DC
Date: Thursday, December 05, 2002
Time: 09:36 AM
Last night my book club enjoyed a wonderful discussion with you. Thank you so much for your time and your insights into the book, the upcoming movie, and the writing process. We were all impressed with the gracious way in which you handle these chats. We will definitely recommend the book to other clubs and other readers. All the best, Susan and the rest of the club.
Name: Michelle Tepper
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Date: Monday, December 02, 2002
Time: 04:48 AM
My best friend and I have formed a book club to keep in touch more often (she lives in CA and I in Germany), and we have chosen Pope Joan for our first book. We are enjoying it thoroughly, and though a phone chat would be lovely, it is not practical really. But I do have a question. I live near Ingelheim and Mainz and have been to Fulda. I have become a little obsessed with figuring out Dorstadt however. The only Dorstadt that still exists is near Braunschweig Germany, which I believe would have been Saxony at that time, however it is near a river that could have brought the Vikings. But it seems rather far from the other cities, especially since they went to St. Denis for the fair, which sounds more French. So, could you please tell me if it is the same Dorstadt or if the one in the story no longer exists? Since Gerold served at the mallus in a Wesphalian village, I thought perhaps they lived in Westphalia, which I would imagine to be further East, though I cannot find a picture of the land divisions in my German atlas from that time period. Thanks for your help. I greatly anticipate your next novel. Respectfully Yours, Michelle Tepper
Name: Roz Barker
Location: Green Bay, WI
Date: Sunday, December 01, 2002
Time: 11:55 AM
The Millenium Book Club (established in Dec 99) would like to cordially invite Ms. Cross to our May, 2002 meeting with a speakerphone chat. Thank you! Roz Barker Millenium Book Club Green Bay, WI
Name: Jacqueline N. Fox
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Date: Sunday, December 01, 2002
Time: 11:22 AM
At the age of thirteen I was given a book by my Grandmother that would alter the course of my life forever. That book was pope Joan. The book Pope Joan was an inspiration to me to fulfill all my dreams, and let no obstacles stand in my way. The main character, Joan, gave me hope and a new found understanding of what I will be able to achieve if I work hard enough and set my mind on my future goals. I am now 18 years old and a National Honor Society student. I am pursuing my goal to become a Doctor of nuclear medicine. Throughout the course of my life I know that the Book Pope Joan has been one of the main influences of my high school years. Also, the author of Pope Joan Donna Woolfolk Cross who I have met personally, has encouraged me as well as the epic hero in her book. She has given me the strength to achieve goals that I thought were once out of my grasp. I will never forget Donna and the book Pope Joan for it had changes me in so many astounding ways as a young women.
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Name: Marci Caster
Location: Clark, South Dakota
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2002
Time: 07:33 PM
I just found that you do telephone conversations with book groups. We have read Pope Joan for this month's selection and it is fabulous! ! We are meeting on December 4 at 5:00p.m. CST. I realize this is extremely late but hope something can work out with you! I appreciate your time and consideration!
Name: Elaine McPeak
Location: Sun City West, AZ
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2002
Time: 11:50 AM
This request is for a speakerphone chat with our six member book club, about Pope Joan, on Wednesday, February 19, at 9:45 a.m. (Arizona Time). Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Name: Karen Sanders
Location: Pleasantville, NY
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2002
Time: 08:44 AM
We've scheduled a book group on Pope Joan for Thurs., Jan. 9, 8 pm EST. Is there any chance you could chat with us sometime between 8 and 9 pm on that night? Thanks.
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Name: Joan Lutz
Location: Snoqualmie, Washington
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Time: 09:52 PM
We love the book! My book club will meet Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00 PST (able to change time and date). We would be honored to have a chat with Donna! Thank you in advance for your review of this request.
Name: Natalie Fischer
Location: Marietta, GA
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2002
Time: 08:09 AM
Donna Thank you so much for joining in our discussion last night of Pope Joan. It was such a tremendous privilege and an honor to speak with the author firsthand. I know that the members who were unable to get a copy of the book are going to be cringing with envy when they hear how well last night's meeting went. You must plead with Ballantine Books to send more copies of Pope Joan to the local bookstores in GA; as most of us had to shop around at several different Borders and Barnes and Nobles to finally get our hands on a copy. How are we to reccomend Pope Joan to our friends if they have no hope of ever finding a copy? You must, on your adoring fans behalf, make this plea to your publishers. Surely, you have some connections. Remind them that they are in the business of selling books and that obviously, Pope Joan is a seller! Thank you again for sharing not only your time but also your profound insight to a wonderfully inspriing character. Yours, (anxiously awaiting your second novel), Natalie Fischer
Name: Mary Santi (Bookworms!, Wautoma, WI)
Location: Wautoma, Wisconsin
Date: Friday, November 22, 2002
Time: 12:03 PM
Hi Donna, Recently I met you at the UMBA show in St. Paul. I was so impressed with your enthusiasm. And I am also impressed with your book. I devoured it very quickly and have recommended to our reading group at our store. Our leader, Connie has asked that I send the following to you: "Donna, I lead a women's reading group in Wautoma, Wisconsin and we have chosen your book for March 20, 2003. Our group meets from 5:30-6:30pm CST. We would love to have a chat with you regarding Pope Joan on that date. Would that work for you? Would another date be better? We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month. Mary Santi, whom you met at UMBA in St. Paul recently, recommended your novel - as did another friend of mine who lives in Colorado. How nice! Mary and her cousin, Nancy, are co-owners of Bookworms! in Wautoma. Two really neat women. We meet at their bookstore. Conveniently, they order the books for us. You should have an upsurge in book sales around the New Year, and likely before Christmas. I look forward to speaking with you. Connie"
Name: Karen Gedera
Location: Town and Country, Missouri
Date: Friday, November 22, 2002
Time: 09:14 AM
We would like you to join our Book Group discussion on Jan 20 anytime between 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm CST via speakerphone. Our Book Group consists of 14 women who all reside in a suburb of St. Louis and range in age from 30 to 60.
Name: Barb Behrends
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2002
Time: 10:58 AM
Ms. Cross: I have learned about your wonderful conference calls from a fellow librarian in our system. Jane Rosenfeld at the Clifton Branch. Would it be possible to arrange for a similiar call with the Book Club that I do in the Main Library of the Cincinnati system? We meet on the first Monday of each month, and I'm making up the schedule for 2003 now. We would read Pope Joan as that month's selection. The only months that would not be possible are January and July. The other first Mondays in the ten months are free. Thank you for your nice service. I hope we can arrange this. Respectfully, Barb Behrends, Librarin, Fiction Dept., Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
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Name: Patti Kearney
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2002
Time: 06:19 PM
Hi Donna: I've been remiss in not writing until now. Thank you so much for joining our book club via speaker phone last month. We all enjoyed meeting and speaking with you. You are witty, charming, and smart; a great addition to any book club as well as the author of a book we all loved. We're anxious to read your next book! Thanks again. Sincerely, Patti
Name: Joan Lutz
Location: Snoqualmie, Washington
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2002
Time: 10:53 AM
My book club will meet Tues. 12/10 7:00 PST (this would be subject to change based on your schedule). Everyone is LOVING Pope Joan so far and we already can't wait to discuss the book. It would be an honor to have you "join" in our Book Club! Thank you in advance for response to this request.
Name: Alesha-Kaye Manderscheid
Location: Riverview, Florida
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Time: 08:42 PM
Hi Donna, Your book and speakerphone chat were highly recommended from a wonderful friend of mine in Texas. I am in a Book Club in Florida and we would love to chat with you on January 11,2003 (can you believe it's 2003 already?) at noon, Eastern Time. We sincerely hope that works with your busy schedule and think it is truly amazing (and fun) that you will talk to us-your readers! Thank you for considering our request. Sincerely, Alesha-Kaye
Name: Jennifer Robinett
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Date: Friday, November 15, 2002
Time: 11:39 PM
We LOVED your book and I have been recommending it to my coworkers, one of whom just had a "chat" with you and told me about this program. We would love to have you join us! We are meeting Tuesday evening, November 26 from 7 to 9 pm CST. Please let me know if this will work for you. We would be delighted for you to join us. Jennifer Robinett
Name: George DeTellis Jr.
Location: Orlando, FL USA
Date: Friday, November 15, 2002
Time: 09:50 PM
Hi Donna, Loved the book...we are all waiting for movie release! George
Name: Nancy Stonr
Location: Lady Lake, FL
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2002
Time: 05:07 PM
Dear Donna, Having recently read Pope Joan,I recommended it to my book club friends at our last meeting. I explained that you are available to have a speakerphone conversation about your book. We LOVE that idea and hope you are available on Wednesday, Feb.12, 2003, from 4:15 - 5:00 PM. Thank you for trying to fit this into your busy schedule! Nancy Stone
Name: Ilona Savich
Location: Syracuse
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2002
Time: 02:04 PM
softmore at CNS ... when is the movie going to come out? Can you release anymore information about your new book? (This isn't a chat request... w/b via email.
Name: mary becker
Location: cleveland,TN, 37311
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2002
Time: 12:14 PM
Dear Donna, Our local FOLA board is thinking of starting a monthly book review,we are new to this and unsure how to get speakers or reviewers. I loved Pope Joan and saw you lived here in TN so I wanted more information on having you speak or doing a video/phone review with you. Please send me more information. Thank you in advance for your time. Sincerely Mary Becker for the Cleveland, TN Friends of the Library
Name: Judy Orrock
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Date:
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
Time: 04:02 PM
Dear Donna, Thanks a million for making me the hero of our book club by joining our book discussion this afternoon on the speakerphone. It was fascinating to hear your insight on the book and upcoming movie. You were both interesting and humorous and we loved your list of book favorites. I always recommend my favorite book of the year in my Christmas letter and Pope Joan will definitely be that choice this year. The fact that you are willing to take time out of your busy schedule to connect with readers really displays your true passion for books. Thanks again. Judy Orrock
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Name: Kristin Pamperin
Location:
Ridgefield Park NJ
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2002
Time:
02:57 PM
Donna- I would love to know how the movie is coming along!? What production house is doing it and who would play Pope Joan? I am so excited to see this be made in to a visual epic!!!
Name: Ishay Ben-amotz
Location:
Ramat-Gan Israel
Date: Monday, November 11, 2002
Time:
03:04 PM
Hi Donna I read your book translated to Hebrew and I liked it very much. I have some interest in medieval time and I want to join your bookgroup. Yours Ishay
Name: Judy Orrock
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Date:
Sunday, November 10, 2002
Time: 07:46 PM
Dear Donna, Sorry I just tried to do this and accidently pushed send. This is a really last minute request. I just read tonight about you calling Book Clubs with speaker phones as I was doing my research on the author for this months book club. Our book club will be meeting on Pope Joan on Tuesday, Nov. 12 between 12:00-2:00 Central time. I would totally be the hero if I got a phone conversation with you but also realize you must get thousands of requests daily. I really enjoyed it! Judy Orrock
NameName: Judy Orrock
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Date: Sunday, November 10, 2002
Time: 07:46 PM
Dear Donna, This is a really last minute request. I just read tonight about you calling Book Clubs with speaker phones as I was doing my research on the author for this months book club. Our book club will be meeting on Pope Joan on Tuesday, Nov. 12 between 12:00-2:00 Central time. I would totally be the hero if I got a phone conversation with you but also realize you must get thousands of requests daily. Thank you for writing such a wonderful novel. I really enjoyed it! Judy Orrock
Name: Susan Boa
Location: Washington, DC
Date: Thursday, November 07, 2002
Time: 10:28 AM
Hello - my book club is reading Pope Joan for our December 4th meeting and I was pleased to read of your willingness to discuss your book with reading clubs. We would be honored to have you join us for a discussion. Our club meeting will be Wednesday, December 4th, beginning at 6:30 pm. With time to settle in, we'd probably begin the serious discussions at 7 pm. Thank you for considering this request.
Name: Betsy Lawson
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Date: Wednesday, November 06, 2002
Time: 01:44 PM
Dear Donna,
I want to extend my appreciation and gratitude to you for taking the time to call our book club last night, especially on such short notice! Hearing your enthusiasm about the book, your research, Joan's history and the fictional aspects of the book was an extraordinary experience. I have Pope Joan on my Christmas shopping list for many of my friends and relatives! Best wishes with your next novel--we are all eagerly awaiting its release!
Name: Karen Ha
Location: Long Beach, California
Date: Tuesday, November 05, 2002
Time: 10:52 PM
Dear Donna, I was part of the Chris Poe/Palos Verdes speakerphone chat today and just wanted to extend my gratitude for your generosity. It was wonderful to speak with you about the book, the movie, and your future writings. Wow! It certainly was our best meeting yet. Thank you so much for taking the time to make a great book even more interesting. I may contact you again soon with another chat request. :) Karen
Name: Chris Poe
Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Date: Sunday, November 03, 2002
Time: 11:32 AM
Looking for a "Chat" by speakerphone on Tuesday, Nov. 5th at about 4 p.m. Pacific Standard Time - hope it can happen. I was just in on the "chat" at Sue Turner's house last week. This is my other book club that is also reading you wonderful book.
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Name: Rose Marie Barone
Location: Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada
Date: Saturday, November 02, 2002
Time: 09:43 PM
Ms Woolfolk-Cross has contacted me, she agreed to join our Circle of Friends Book Club meeting on December 11th at 9:00 p.m. (Montreal Time) via speakerphone. Please confirm our request. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Name: Sheryl Baloun
Location: Sioux Falls, S. Dak.
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2002
Time: 10:58 AM
Donna, I heard through a another Book Club friend that you had visited with them about Pope Joan while you were in Germany. I was so excited about the possibility of my own Book Club actually visiting with the author of Pope Joan that I am requesting (early enough, I hope) that you chat with my book club by speakerphone about your wonderful book, Pope Joan. The date is Tuesday, February 4 at 1:00 (CST). We, of course, are very flexible as to the day in February and the time as we want to work around your schedule. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. This is so exciting. Sheryl Baloun, First Tuesday Book Club
Name: Pat Olbert @ Forget Me Not Books, LLC
Location: Spring Green, WI
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2002
Time: 10:55 AM
Hi, I met you at the UMBA convention in September, we had a great chat and you gave me your handout and bookmark. Our bookstore bookclub is very anxious to read your book and we have picked February to do so. We have asked a second bookclub to join us and they are extremely excited to do so. Our meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 27. We will meet at 7:00pm and would love to chat with you by speakerphone at 7:15pm or 7:30pm if you are available. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Pat
Name: Patricia Condon
Location: Centennial, CO
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Time: 07:13 PM
Donna, Thank you so much for answering our questions on Sunday. We appreciated the time you were willing to take to talk to us by speakerphone! The book is truly wonderful and I'm recommending it to my friends and giving it for Christmas to relatives. Thanks again. You are truly an incredible writer!
Name: Kathleen Sable
Location: Duluth, GA
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Time: 09:38 AM
Donna: I am a little delayed in thanking for you joining our Parsons Run Book Club last week. Your approach to the writing and marketing of your book is exciting and refreshing. This was very apparent in our conversation with you where we learned so many more interesting aspects of the characters and the setting for the book. I look forward to reading your next book, seeing the movie, and watching for your style and openness to the reader to be repeated by other authors soon.
Name: Natalie Fischer
Location: Marietta, GA
Date: Monday, October 28, 2002
Time: 12:45 PM
Donna, Our bookclub is meeting on Friday 11/22/02 and would love it if you were available for a speakerphone discussion around 8:30 P.M. We are all very excited about the book and eager to dicuss it with you. Best, Natalie
Name: dorothy finch
Location: marietta, georgia
Date: Sunday, October 27, 2002
Time: 10:45 PM
we have 12 women in our book club and would be thrilled to have you join us by speakerphone! our meeting will be 11-20 at 1:30 PM Thank you so much..how exciting!!!!!
Name: Julie Boone
Location: Duluth, GA
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2002
Time: 08:59 PM
Donna, Thank you so much for talking with us by speakaerphone at such great length the other night! What a wonderful discussion we all had about "Pope Joan". It has been our best Parson's Run bookclub yet! We are eager for your movie and your next book.
Name: Victoria Grossack
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2002
Time: 05:04 AM
I enjoyed Pope Joan (well, Die Päpstin) very much. Will you be coming out with a new book soon?
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Name: Theresa Creagh
Location: Duluth, GA
Date: Friday, October 25, 2002
Time: 01:31 PM
Donna, Thank you so much for the opportunity to chat with you by speakerphone last night. Our group enjoyed it immensely. Hearing your commentary truly enhanced our enjoyment of the book. Thanks again for your time and I look forward to reading your next book and seeing the film version of Pope Joan.
Name: Kara Skatrud
Location: Racine, Wi
Date: Friday, October 25, 2002
Time: 11:23 AM
For the first time last year my congregation had an opportunity for all the women in the church to read a book and come for a discussion. We want to do it again this year with your book. The date we have decided upon is Feb 23 for our discussion. It would be great if you chat with us too. I look forward to hearing from you. Kara Skatrud
Name: Rose Marie Barone
Location: Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada
Date: Friday, October 25, 2002
Time: 07:48 AM
Our Circle of Friends Book Club has selected "Pope Joan" for our next journey. Unanimously, we are completely and totally intrigued with the story-line. We would love to have a book discussion with you at our next meeting via speakerphone. We are to meet early December and would like to offer you a choice of date, therefore; please let us know if you are able to accommodate us either on December 10th or December 11th, 2002 at 8:30 p.m. We would like to thank you in advance for your consideration and time.
Name: Jane Rode
Location: Duluth, GA
Date: Friday, October 25, 2002
Time: 06:45 AM
Thank you so much for chatting by speakerphone with the Parson's Run Book Club last evening. You were so generous with your time and we enjoyed every minute of our conference. We were all so thrilled to get the "inside scoop" on the creation of this wonderful novel. I am looking forward to the motion picture as well as your next publication. Good luck with both endeavors.
Name: Kristen Freshley
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2002
Time: 08:29 PM
Hi, Donna! Thank you so much speaking with us in Ann Arbor last night. We had an absolute ball talking with you by speakerphone and enjoyed all your juicy insight into Pope Joan -- both pre- and post-press. I wish you could have seen the 12 of us sitting there in Laurie's living room listening with rapt attention (well, except for the two squirmy infants) and hanging on your every word. It was a delight and honor to have you chat with us and we have all vowed to try more than ever to spread the word (not our books) about Pope Joan. Incidentally, I belong to two book groups and would love to have you join in a meeting with them as well. I'll let you know. THANKS again, Your fans in A2
Name: Anne Shamas
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2002
Time: 08:25 PM
Our book club, The Highbrows' Book Group, has scheduled "Pope Joan" for Feb. 17, 2003. The book was recommended to me by a friend whose group in Charlotte, NC spoke to you. I read the book as well as "The Legend of Pope Joan." I was fascinated by both and suggested my group read it. We would love to speak with you on 2/17/03. We meet at 10 am for refreshments and usually begin discussion around 10:45. Please let me know if you would be available to speak with us then. Thank you for your fascinating book. We hope we will be able to discuss it with you.
Name: Sue Turner
Location: Palos Verdes Est. CA
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2002
Time: 07:56 AM
Hi Donna! Loved chatting by speakersphone with you last week at my 19Th Hole Bookclub. My school bookclub is Oct. 30 at 4PM and they are dying to talk with you! You mentioned this when I spoke with you - could you honor us with your voice? Thank-you!
Name: Nanette Bulebosh
Location: Kiel, Wisconsin
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Time: 04:22 PM
Would you by chance be available for a phone chat on Tuesday evening, May 27th, 2003? Our monthly book talk meets the last Tuesday, and that evening would work well for us. We would be thrilled to speak to you that night. Please let me know soon so that I can include the date in our book talk schedule. I have chosen Pope Joan for that date no matter what happens, as it is SUCH a wonderful book! But having you available to speak to would be a wonderful bonus. Thank you, Nanette Bulebosh, Kiel Public Library director
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Name: Amy Dakoske
Location: Cincinatti, Ohio
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Time: 04:20 PM
Hi, Donna! I (we) can't thank you enough for the wonderful chat our book group had with you by speakerphone! It truly was delightful and so informative. Although we all already loved Pope Joan, we all agreed we loved it even more after talking to you. We have and will continue to pass on to others the recommendation (not the book!) to read Pope Joan. We'll look forward to reading your next novel and to seeing the Pope Joan movie. Thanks again for taking the time and for sharing all of your information with us. Best regards, Amy
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Name: Kait McGrath
Location: Groton, NY
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Time: 02:01 PM
Well, I read your novel in May while I was in Honduras on a medical mission. I really enjoyed it and found it very interesting. Joan stuck up for herself and she's inspired me to do that myself, too. Thank you.
Name: Martha Collyer
Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Time: 01:06 PM
Would love to have Donna in on our meeting on Monday, November 25th at 8:00 pm est. Please let us know, thanks, Martha
Name: Alicia Hill
Location: Rolling Meadows, IL
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2002
Time: 11:15 AM
I have read your book and was completely and totally intrigued!!!! What a truly wonderful book! I was wondering if there was a way possible to get my books signed by the author? One is mine and one is my mother's. I look forward to your reply.
Name: Patti Kearney
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2002
Time: 09:50 AM
We would like to do a phone chat with you during our book club meeting on Oct. 23rd at 7:00 PM. I apologize for the late notice. Thank you, Patti
Name: Marily Lane
Location: Golden, Colorado
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2002
Time: 07:22 PM
A fellow bookclub member just sent me an email about your offer to chat by speakerphone. I'm sure my club would love it. We're locked in on our times for our meeting though. Let me know if it's possible to do a conversation on Sunday, October 27 between 3 and 4:00 PM MST.
Name: Ronnie Hauptman
Location: Denver, Colorado
Date: Monday, October 14, 2002
Time: 07:03 PM
I was in the middle of reading the book, and wanted to do research to find out how true the story was when I found you do bookclub chats. Would you be able to talk with my bookclub - our next meeting is November 6 - we meet from 7-9 pm mountain time, but could try to adjust our schedule to fit yours. I greatly appreciate your time, and the opportunity to talk with you!!
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Name: Bonnie Guski
Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
Date: Monday, October 14, 2002
Time: 03:41 PM
Donna, I can't begin to tell you how much our book club enjoyed our tele-conference with you! It was so enlightening to hear what went into the research of Pope Joan. Personally, I can't imagine the Latin poem you persevered through to bring us the medicinal remedies of our heroine's time! What an incredible discovery along with the monastery's herbal garden map! We were also captivated by the actual history and facts about Pope Joan, and loved hearing from the "horse's mouth" about things we didn't pick up on when we read the story. You wrote such a gripping story to explain such an extraordinary piece of history. More questions did avail themselves after we hung up, and I suspect that some of the members will be posting them on your website for answers. Thank you again for joining our book club meeting. I dare say that you probably won't need to make yourself available for your next novel, though we would love to have you anyway! We're looking forward to both the movie, Pope Joan, and for your next novel (no pressure)! Best of success, Bonnie Guski Alpharetta, GA
Name: Kristen Freshley
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Date: Sunday, October 13, 2002
Time: 07:06 AM
Our book group would be thrilled to talk with you by speakerphone at our next meeting Wednesday, Oct. 23. We meet in the evenings and could speak with you anytime between 6:00 to 9:00 EST, whatever is most convenient for you. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks!
Name: Julie Boone
Location: Duluth, GA
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2002
Time: 07:38 PM
Donna, We are reading "Pope Joan" for our next Book Club, scheduled for October 24th at 7:00 pm. Would you be available for a speakerphone chat at this time? We would love to talk with you!
Name: Linda Oster
Location: santa cruz
Date: Friday, October 11, 2002
Time:
11:08 AM
Thank you again, Donna, for agreeing to speak with our group last evening. We were all able to speak with you via the phone extensions and I thank you for your flexibility. We had a lively discussion after we hung up from you and look forward to the movie version of Pope Joan as well as your new novel. Thank you again for talking with us on such short notice! This was definitly a first for our group and we hope not the last! Linda Oster Santa Cruz, CA
Name: Robin Hoag
Location: Bogart, Georgia
Date: Wednesday, October 09, 2002
Time: 03:51 PM
WOW!!! I wish I had know about this a few days
ago, our book club is meeting tonight at 7:00
EST. What are the chances of getting together?
It is wonderfully diverse and educaed group in
Athens, Georgia. We'd love to have you there.
Robin
Name: colleen dorrycott
Location: Aiken,S.C.
Date: Wednesday, October 09, 2002
Time: 10:39 AM
We would love a phone appt. for our bookclub meeting On Oct.16...8p.m. est
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Name: Joni Daniels
Location: Elkins Park, PA, USA
Date: Monday, October 07, 2002
Time: 04:15 PM
Donna - I was given your name and the title of your book by a colleague of mine at a networking event. Like you - I too was published by (Three Rivers Press)Crown and was terribly unhappy with the lack of effort on behalf on my book Power Tools for Women: Plugging into the Essential Skills for Work and Life (02/02). As a speaker and Management Consultant, I am working very hard just to get the word out and it's very hard to get it out beyond the sound of my own voice. Your story is motivational for me, and I ran right out to buy your book. I'd love to know more about how you got the word out, how much time you spend on the phone with book groups and learn from your experience. While no two situations are alike and neither is the remedy, I'm looking for ideas that will put some buzz into the excitement that my book and my presentations and programs provide. Congratulations for creating your own path through the publishing jungle. Joni Daniels
Name: Beatrice Hansson
Location: Sweden
Date: Monday, October 07, 2002
Time: 03:30 PM
Dear Donna! I have just started to read your
book and I am already sure it will be a late
night! In my swedish class we are suppose to
read a novel about the middle age and until
tomorrow our teacher wants us to introduce the
author of the book we have chosen. I have tried
to find out more about you but I am not
satisfide. I dont know when and where you were
born, your family etc. Why you wrote a book
about middle age as your first novel. If you
have time I would be pleased to have some more
information about your past life. It is not easy
to be famous, you have to hang out your life to
anyone...! I have to apologize for my spelling
but I hope you understand my query anyway.
Thanks for your time so far, hope to hear from
you soon! My book is waiting for me and it is
late night in Sweden. brgds Beatrice Hansson (a
grown up student, who has intended to change her
life)
Name: Jane Rosenfeld
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Date: Monday, October 07, 2002
Time: 02:15 PM
I conduct the Clifton Library Book club and we
are discussing Pope Joan this week. There have
already been so many positive comments from the
group as they visit the library, that I am sure
they would enjoy a chat with you via speaker
phone. Our future dates are November 13 and
December 11, 2002 and January 8, 2003. All dates
are Wednesdays and the group meets from
10:30-11:30 EST. Thanks for taking your time to
respond. I have already done your book with a
group at another Cincinnati library, and we had
a very good discussion. Thanks again. Jane
Rosenfeld
Name: Nadia Daniel
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Date: Monday, October 07, 2002
Time: 01:43 PM
Donna, am sitting here with Susan Perloff (the
book group you called from the Minneapolis
hotel) discussing her courses she teaches for us
at the University of Pennsylvania. She thought
you would be a marvelous key note speaker for us
next year November 2003 for our 9th Annual
Writers Conference. Let me know if that would be
of interest to you. We have 200 attendees
attending morning and afternoon workshops. The
key note sets the tone for the day. I'll be out
this week returning next week. Nadia Daniel
Name: Linda Oster
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Date: Monday, October 07, 2002
Time: 12:45 PM
Any chance of speaking with you on Thursday,
Oct. 10 any time from 7:00pm until 9:00 pm
Pacific Time. We are a 5 year old book group and
have loved this book. I know it is very short
notice, but I just found out about your generous
willingness to speak with Book Clubs. Thank you
very much for considering us! Linda Oster
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Name: Jacqueline Church Simonds
Location: Reno, NV
Date: Friday, October 04, 2002
Time: 07:19 PM
Dear Ms. Cross,
We met at the UMBA trade show this past weekend. I wanted to touch base with you again and let you know how delighted I was to meet you. It's always great to talk to one of one's heros--and you and your accomplishments are the subject of my admiration. I wish you luck on your next book!
Jacqueline Church Simonds
President
Beagle Bay Books
Name: Gamin Dobbie
City: Gainesville
State or Country: FL
Date: October 1, 2002
Dear Donna, I just wanted to thank you so much for chatting by speakerphone with our group tonight. I was thrilled at your candor and honesty and the group was just tickled to be talking with you. We were all a little "star-struck"! What a delight you are, and how amazing that you took the time to share with us! Everyone was so excited that we chatted for another 1/2 hour just about how great you were! We are all anticipating the movie and feel like we got the insiders scoop and can brag to all our friends!!! Can't wait for the next novel too! Thanks again, Gamin Dobbie & The Hammock Literary Guild and Junk Food Society
Name: Barbara Smith
City: Inver Grove Heights
State_or_Country: MN
Date: Monday September 30, 2002
Time: 08:56 PM
Our book club is reading your book for our next month's meeting. It's on Thursday, 11/14/02. Would you be able to join us via conference call?
Name: Janet Jacoby
City: Stevens Point
State_or_Country: Wisconsin
Date: Monday September 30, 2002
Time: 12:37 PM
Our Book Club of 12 women has read your book Pope Joan, and we meet to discuss it, Monday October 7, 7-9 P.M. (Central Time). It would be great to chat with the author.
Name:Victoria Zackheim
Location: san francisco, ca usa
Date: Friday, September 27, 2002 at 17:54:21
Comments:
Donna, I've misplaced your email address and want to contact you. Thanks, Victoria
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Name: Charlene
Location: Northwood , ND USA
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 15:46:42
Comments:
Dear Mary, I am a member of the Northwood Literary Club. I was thrilled to speak with you via speaker phone last night. I plan on recommending your book to my friends. Thank you for taking the time to talk to our group. It was certainly a highlight for us. Hopefully your latest edition is a huge success!
Name: Rita Lynch
Location: Galesville, WI USA
Date: Friday, September 20, 2002 at 08:59:28
Comments:
Ms Cross: Our Bookclub, The Critics Circle, has scheduled your book for discussion this month. We will meet at my home on Monday night, September 30th. We start at 7:30 p.m. and would welcome a call any time after that. I used to work in a bookstore, and for years people have been reading and recommending this book, and I finally have read it and I now know why! It was truly entertaining, your writing style has a wonderful flow to it, and the story of course, speaks volumes. Please let me know if you are able to accomodate us. I know this is short notice, but we just recently learned of your offer to tele-conference. Rita Lynch
Name: Patti Ebben
Location: Appleton, WI
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 15:28:33
Comments:
Donna Thanks so very much for making a call to our book club tonight! We were all nervous to chat with 'the author'... You made a powerful impact and we really appreciate it! It was so interesting to hear about the limitations put upon you with the publishing and movie making process! Please know you have 15 fans for life here! We anxiously await your next book, and we will 'flock' to the movie! Good luck with that awsome task! Patti Ebben
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Location: yellow
springs, oh usa
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2002 at
17:47:45
Comments:
Dear Ms. Cross: First, many thanks for appearing on WYSO's BOOK NOOK on 23 August. Your comments were very engaging. Immediately after hearing the interview, I devoured POPE JOAN, which was, indeed, a wonderful read. Once again, thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences with WYSO's listeners and for a great book. I look forward to seeing Joan on the big screen. Sincerely yoursSteve Spencer, General Manager WYSO Public Radio
Name: Laurie Hansen
Location:
Calgary, AB Canada
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at
21:55:19
Comments:
Our bookclub would love to have you attend by telephone. We generally meet on the second Thursday of the month and our schedule has Pope Joan being reviewed on Thursday October 10th. Does that date work for you? We could possibly switch month's so December or November are possibilities. Could you let me know if these dates are possible. Thanks so much. Everyone us so excited about this book. Congratulations.
Name: Phyllis
Location: Oak
Brook, IL USA
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at
22:27:37
Comments:
Hello Ms Cross I have read Pope Joan several times and will be recommending it to our Book Club for discussion on Wednesday evening, October 16th at 8:00 p.m. It would be so wonderful if you could conference with us that evening. Please let me know if this is possible. Thanking you in advance for your time. Love the book, just love it.
Name: Catie
Date: Tuesday,
September 10, 2002 at 10:40:30
Comments:
I was so taken by the story of "Pope Joan", I recommended it to my book club. It is on our schedule for December and I look forward to reading it again for the discussion! I hope that we can schedule a chat with the author, Ms. Cross.
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Name: Gina Rawson
Location:
Syracuse, NY USA
Date: Sunday, September 8, 2002 at
21:45:36
Comments:
Thank you very much for the signed book you sent with Ed. Instead of studying for my board exam, I just had to finish your book. I am buying a few copies to send to my family, especially, to my uncle, a Benedictine priest, in the Philippines. I cannot wait for the movie and your next book(s) to come out. Gina
Name:Manuel
D.Pinto
Location:
Quewzon City, Philippines
Date: Friday, September 6, 2002 at
18:35:17
Comments:
MsCross A big hello to you, A woman Pope is it fact or fiction.i think in the early 60's a movie was made about it made us aware on woman during that time had the strenght and will power to get things done. I hope i could get to read youre book. Noel
Name: Eva
Location: Suhl,
Germany
Date: Monday, September 2, 2002 at
02:38:49
Comments:
Hello Mrs. Cross, I've read your book in the last four days of my summer holidays and I was totally fascinated. The story of Joan was so realistic I couldn't lay aside your book. In our german course we have to do a book review (I hope thats the right word) and I decide to take your book. Unfortunately I cant get any biographical facts about you. I would be very glad if you could help me. Thanks! Bye-Bye Eva
Name: Myrna Johnson
Location:
Northwood, ND USA
Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at
11:24:36
Comments:
Hi, I contacted you in May after your visit to Fargo, ND. Now our Literary Club is planning on reviewing your book, "Pope Joan" on Sept. 24,2002 at 8PM Central Time. We are wondering if we can make arrangements with you to do a speaker phone visit? Please contact me at my e-mail address, myjohnso@polarcomm.com or call me directly at 701-587-6179. We are most anxious to get in touch with you and my personal internet is not working, but my e-mail is at this time. Thanks for any help you can give me at this time. Sincerely, Myrna J.
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Name: Bonnie Guski
Location:
Alpharetta, GA USA
Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at
21:04:15
Comments:
Our book club cordially requests a tele-conference for our meeting on Sept. 18th @ 10 am EST. We have many questions we'd love to have answered about this fabulous book!
Name: Joan Haushalter
Location:
Bellefontaine, Ohio USA
Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at
08:27:53
Comments:
Your book is wonderful! Our reading group has selected it for our September book selection. Could we possibly set up a telephone call with you during our meeting?!
Name:Dietmar
Date: Monday,
August 26, 2002 at 09:54:51
Comments:
dear Donna, I read the book and found it absolutly magnificent! Please be sure to check out my favorite site on the web.
Name: Shannon Inouye
Location:
Santa Margarita, CA
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2002 at
13:32:27
Comments:
Dear Donna, On behalf of our entire Book Club, THANK YOU for the insightful and interesting discussion by speakerphone this morning. We enjoyed learning more about Pope Joan, why you chose various characters and tools to enhance the story, and hearing about the upcoming movie. It was the best meeting we've ever had. Best of luck with the movie and your next novel. We look forward to both. Warm regards, Shannon
Name: Mark Martin
Location:
Dayton, OH USA
Date: Friday, August 23, 2002 at
13:52:13
Comments:
I listened to your interview on WYSO (Antioch University) today and can't wait to do the read. Vic is the best.....he opens my life.
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Name: Sandi Ide
Location: Rancho Palos
Verdes, CA United States
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at
20:10:38
Comments:
Dear Ms. Cross, I read "Pope Joan" one year ago and was thoroughly entranced with the entire theme of the book. I had difficulty putting it down and couldn't stop reading until the end. Your writing style is easy to read, yet grabs you so you want to finish the book, but yet, don't want it to end. The perfect book, in my estimation. I have selected "Pope Joan" for my book group and would be honored if we were selected by you for a 'phone interview'. Our book club has been in existence for almost four years and we call ourselves the "19th Hole" because we are all golfers. Our regular meeting is the third Wednesday of the month, but, of course, we would change the date to accomodate you. My meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2002, 6:30 p.m. I think it is wonderful that you take the time to speak to your readers and this would add such enjoyment to our meeting. Thank you for considering us. Sincerely, Sandi Ide
Name: Bob
Location: Reno, NV
Date: Tuesday, August
20, 2002 at 17:32:31
Comments:
Wow. "Pope Joan" -- what a book! Once I got started with it, I could not put it down. The story is sensational and sensationally exciting and educational. It also intensely thought provoking, not just in terms of the high level story but also from fundamental philosophical and theological perspectives. I have not felt so hard hit by one book since I read Atlas Shrugged more than twenty years ago.
Name: Tuppence
Location:
Framingham, MA USA
Date: Monday, August 19, 2002 at
09:41:03
Comments:
I will be teaching a class on Women in Power this summer and was delighted to learn of Pope Joan. Would love to correspond with you about other Medieval Women besides those you mentioned. I have "hit" the biggies - Joan of Arc, Eleanor of Acquitane, Elizabeth, Catherine, etc. My parameters consist of "real power" or power behind the throne, but not just as a "wife of". For example, I am a Byzantinist (my focus will be nusmismatic) and I will use Theodora, wife of Justinian the Great, becuase, tho she is not reflected on the coinage, her real power was in steadying him on the verge of abandonment of Constantinople. Had he fled, he would not have gone on to capture and recapture the Byzantine boundaries which reached their zenith under him. (Run on sentences, sorry). Any way, I look forward to reading your book and would enjoy a response
Name: Samuel
Location:
Toronto, , Ontario
Date: Friday, August 16, 2002 at
18:10:26
Comments:
Just want to know if what occurred with Pope Joan is a myth or a fact?
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Name: Gail White
Location:
Milwaukee, WI USA
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at
23:14:54
Comments:
Dear Ms. Cross, Your offer to share in a conference call conversation with book clubs reading Pope Joan is very generous. Your book came to me highly praised, and on that recommendation, I proposed it to our group. I will be leading the discussion at our January 8th meeting at 8PM CST. We would welcome the opportunity to have you present (via telephone)during our disucssion. In fact, we are willing to adjust our meeting date and time to accommodate your schedule. Thank you for presenting this enriching possibility. Sincerely, Gail White
Name: Tim Gleisner
Date: Tuesday,
August 13, 2002 at 11:40:10
Comments:
Dear Ms. Woolcroft Cross, My name is Tim Gleisner. I run a book discussion group at the Herrick District Library in Holland Michigan. We will be reading your book for the month of September of 2002. We will be discussing your book on October 7th. I am sorry about not contacting you sooner, but I have just found out about this offer and sending you the message. Sincerely, Tim Gleisner Herrick District Library
Name: Lindy Webster
Location:
St. Paul, MN USA
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at
09:45:14
Comments:
Dear Donna, What a treat last night was! All of the Spinebenders appreciated your articulate and insightful comments concerning not only Pope Joan but the world today. We enjoyed your candidness and sense of humor as well. We will all promote Pope Joan, see the movie in spring of 2004, and anticipate your new book. Thank you so much for sharing your time with us. All the best, Lindy
Name: Judy Roe
Location:
St. Paul, mn usa
Date: Monday, August 12, 2002 at
22:24:06
Comments:
I am a member of the Spinebenders Book Club and would like to thank you for joining us at club tonight via speakerphone. It was so interesting to hear how you researched and wrote this book. We are very enthusiastic about your book and are passing on the word. Thanks again for joining us tonight. We all had a great time. Sincerely, Judy Roe
Name: susan perloff
Location:
philadelphia, pa usa
Date: Friday, August 9, 2002 at
10:02:22
Comments:
Our book group is discussing "Pope Joan" on Friday, September 27, at 7 p.m., Eastern time. Can you join us at any time that evening for a discussion? (I realize you have no life of your own, so you are available at the whim of every book club in America, right?) Susan
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Name: Jennifer
Location:
Mineapolis, MN USA
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2002 at
10:28:31
Comments:
I have never heard of this (obviously the Church doesn't teach such things) so I'm wondering what are other good sources for learning more about this amazing woman??
Name: Rebecca
Location:
Marietta, GA USA
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at
17:25:38
Comments:
Our book club is planning to read Pope Joan in September or October 2002. We would love more information on how to set up a teleconference with the author. Thank you and best regards.
Name: Laura
Location: Chicago,
Illinois
Date: Monday, August 5, 2002 at 13:15:30
Comments:
Dear Donna - Thank you so much for participating in our book club discussion this past Sunday - it was such a pleasure and a rare privilege! I especially enjoyed hearing from you about the research and initial manuscript stages of novel writing - plus I don't think I've ever fully appreciated the amount of commitment and tenacity required of the author to see the initial draft through the publication(!!), distribution and sales process. We learned so much about the creative process I also wanted to express my appreciation for your time and energy in our discussion - you were so gracious and generous with your time! I hope that other reading groups take advantage of this opportunity to discuss Pope Joan (and your other future novels) with you -- what a great experience. I'm going to call the Holland, MI library and advise the reading club liaison about this opportunity as well, since the group has selected Pope Joan for August. Thanks again for joining us on Sunday - we learned so much! We can't wait for the movie! Sincerely, Laura
Name: Sue Howard
Location:
Portland, OR USA
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at
22:11:22
Comments:
I enjoyed reading "Pope Joan". Our Book Club has selected "Pope Joan" for our August meeting. We would enjoy speaking with you about your book. We will meet Friday,August 9th at 7:00pm (PDT). Is there any chance you might be available for a few minutes sometime that evening? Sincerely, Sue
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Name: Lindy Webster
Location:
St. Paul, MN USA
Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at
10:19:03
Comments:
Hi, We've chosen Pope Joan as our August book for our book club of 11 years, the Spinebenders. We'd love to have a speakerphone chat with you the evening of Monday, August 12, 2002 anytime after 7:30 p.m. central time. (I think St. Paul is on central!) Please let me know if this will be possible. I really enjoyed the book and am eager to hear what the Catholics in our group think. Many thanks.
Name: Jayme
Location:
Chicago, IL USA
Date: Monday, July 29, 2002 at
10:54:42
Comments:
Donna: Thank you very much for speaking with our book club last night. I attended the meeting at Laura Liu's, and really enjoyed hearing about your writing process and determination to bring Pope Joan's story to others. Your enthusiasm for Pope Joan and is amazing and infectious. I am recommending Pope Joan to all of my friends. I look forward to your next book. Thanks, Jayme
Name:Julie
Totsch
Location:
Racine, WI USA
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at
21:56:37
Comments:
I haven't yet finished reading the book, but I wanted to know more information. I was looking through the guestbook and I noticed a couple of questions I found interesting. Have you considered posting an FAQ page with the answers?
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Name:Jo
Blankenship
Location:
DeRidder, LA USA
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2002 at
21:16:24
Comments:
Our reading group has been meeting for about 5 years. We have about 12 members and meet monthly. We try to read a variety of books: old, new, fiction, non-fiction. We have participated in one author discussion and loved it. We would like to do it again. Thanks.
Name: Robby Robinson
Location:
Arroyo Grande, CA U S A
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2002 at
11:46:12
Comments:
We have a reading group of 10 - 12 members forming... We take turns in assigning a book for the month -- my choice is "Pope Joan" for this coming September -- which I will assign at our next meeting on August 13th -- would like to discuss it with you sometime before that... Expect to buy at least four books -- hopefully at discount... Regards, Robby
Location: Aldan, PA
United States
Date: Monday, July 15, 2002 at
22:12:18
Comments:
Thank you so much for "meeting" with our Border's discussion group by speakerphone. We truly enjoyed speaking with you about Pope Joan and are looking forward to your next literary endeavor. Your knowledge and enthusiasm made for a delightful evening. We are especially grateful for your perseverence in light of the technical difficulties we experienced with the telephone.
Name: Ruth Kirby
Location:
Brisbane, Australia
Date: Monday, July 15, 2002 at
09:43:28
Comments:
Hi Donna Well aren't we clever! We did it! Thank you so much for chatting by speakerphone with our reading group "Down Under" despite the hour - it was certainly a first for us . We have had an author attend our bookclub before but never a speakerphone conference!! Much appreciated. Everyone really enjoyed the book. Loved the setting, and the way you tied it in with what is known of 9th century history. And coming across Colmar in Ch 13 was wonderful for me. Phil and I lived there for 18 months back in the 70's - a beautiful, picturesque medieval town with heaps of religious artifacts. Should you ever decide to visit Australia (and of course you should!), come to Brisbane. Look me up and I'll show you around. Until then, or the next book, I'll say 'au revoir et merci' - and of course we'll start guessing the name of the next heroine! Cheers Ruth
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Name: Carol Kraeutler Lerner
Location: Chatham,
NJ U
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 20:53:54
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Name: Patti Ebben
Location:
Appleton, WI USA
Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at
13:35:30
Comments:
Donna- We wanted you to see the festive atmosphere you inspired! I'm sending you pictures of our "Pope Joan" book club meeting. We are all wearing white spired pope hats, with our names 'Pope Patti', 'Pope Deb', 'Pope Lois'...in gold calligraphy, and white ribboned streamers running down our backs...(the Vatican has nothing on us). We had lively discussions on women in history, religion, womens rights, health, politics, family,... loved your characters! ... while we munched on 'Arn's' blue veined cheeses, sipped wine, and passed out vials of 'Virgin's Milk'...maybe we are just a wacky bunch of gals, but we sure found your work stimulating! Pope Joan parties rule!
Location:
Appleton, WI USA
Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at
10:53:50
Comments:
Donna, Thank you so much for calling to chat by speakerphone with our book club last night! We are still talkig about it! We really enjoyed your enthusiasm, extensive knowledgeable research, and passion! It was a real eye-opener to hear of your adventures with publishers and producers. Can't wait to see the movie and read your next book! We are honored to have had your time - what a treat!! Love your work!
Name: Deb Sypek
Location:
Appleton, Wi USA
Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at
22:35:40
Comments:
Dear Ms. Cross, I wanted to thank you for chatting with our book club tonight. We all enjoyed it! Good luck with your next book, we can't wait to find out who it is about. We also look forward to the movie of "Pope Joan." Thank you again, Deb Sypek
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Name: Lindsay Keller
Location:
Washington, DC USA
Date: Monday, July 8, 2002 at
15:41:08
Comments:
My book club, Bitches with Books and Booze, has chosen "Pope Joan" for its most recent selection--it was my personal suggestion. I have read it several times now and love it more and more each time--I can honestly say it has taken a firm place as the top 5 books I have ever had the honor to read. I believe the women in my group will enjoy it as well. We would LOVE to set up a meeting to speak with you via speakerphone--if that is still an possibility. Please let me know what I can do to set this up. :~P
Name: Michelle Small
Location:
Bellingham, WA USA
Date: Friday, July 5, 2002 at
20:09:54
Comments:
Our book group, fascinated by your historical novel Pope Joan, will be meeting in September on the 12th at 1:00 p.m. PST. We would be so so so excited to have a speaker phone chat...and we could arrange any time in September that is convenient with you. Hope we can work something out.
Name: Gualtiero Gualtieri
Location:
LONDON, England
Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at
17:46:32
Comments:
Dear Donna we publish an art magazine and wish to publish an article about pope Joan for which we would need historical informations and illustrations and perhaps review your book (which we don't have yet). Should you wish to help, please get in touch with our editor, Ms Cecilia Macgregor by replying to this e-mail. Best regards Gualtiero
Name: Alice Bartelt
Location:
Portland, OR USA
Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at
13:08:44
Comments:
Our book group is reading you book for our August meeting. Would you be available to discuss it on the evening of August 19th. That would be Pacific Daylight Time. We usually meet at 7:30, but could move that up a half an hour, if that would be better for you. This book group is part of the Beaverton Branch of the American Association of University Women. I hope to hear from you soon.
href="mailto:m.moseson@att.net">m.moseson@att.net
Location:
Louisville, KY
Date: Sunday, June 30, 2002 at
11:50:56
Comments:
Dear Donna, On behalf of our Book Club (which doesn't have a name), I want to send you our sincerest thanks for speaking with us yesterday afternoon. We really enjoyed hearing all the sidelights you gave us, and hearing your answers to our questions added an extra dimension to the book, which will make it all the more memorable for us! It was a great afternoon, and I got all the credit for it! Everyone at the meeting was very enthusiastic about your book, and I assure you we will be recommending it to our friends. We'll also be looking forward to seeing the movie! Thanks again for giving us your time. Sincerely, Margaret Moseson
href="mailto:SimoneKeshavarz@gmx.de">SimoneKeshavarz@gmx.de
Location:
Wiesbaden, Germany
Date: Friday, June 28, 2002 at
09:14:33
Comments:
Dear Donna! Many times I´d heard about this "unbelievably great" novel "Pope Joan" until I couldn´t help but read it myself. It´s better than I´d ever thought. I´m so impressed by this woman Joan and by the way you´ve written about her. I live very close to the town where Joan was born in Germany. A few days ago I went there and talked to somebody from this town (Ingelheim). He knew about the story and he said that it´s definetely true, but there is no eveidence at all about Joan in her home town nowadays. I was really angry. Whatta woman - but instead of remembering her they do all to keep her existance in the dark. Of course I know why, but I can´t take it. Thanx to your book I got to know this incredible woman and I hope I can even collect more informations. I don´t know where to start but I try. Thank you again for your novel (by the way - I made some promotion for it in Ingelheim)! It gave me some exciting and interesting reading hours. Congratulations that your book made it to the movies! I´m looking forward to watch it. I would like to say sorry for possible mistakes - my English isn´t that good anymore. All the best to you. Yours Simone
Name: Veronica Graffis
Email:Vgraffis@aol.com
Location:
SACRAMENTO, CA
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2002 at
19:07:54
Comments:
I wanted to thank you again for the late night call to our book club last night. It is a fabulous service you are giving to your readers. We all agreed that it was our best meeting ever! You are a wonderful inspiration and proof that hard work really does pay off! I will definitely go see the movie when it arrives in theaters, but I have to say that it might alter the wonderful image I have of Joan due to your excellent writing. I will also anxiously await the publishing of your next novel. Thank you again for your time...I hope you survived the thunder storm! Veronica Graffis
Name: Amy Dakoske
Email:adakoske@aol.com
Location:
Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2002 at
13:49:22
Comments:
My sister,Lisa Eshleman, had you chat with her book club about Pope Joan via speakerphone this past Monday, and she said it was such an amazing experience! My local book club in Cincinnati has chosen Pope Joan as our book for September, and we will be meeting September 9 at 7:30 PM (Eastern time). We would love to have you join us on speakerphone! If that date and time is not convenient, we are flexible. I look forward to hearing from you!
Name: Laura De Luca
Email:laura.deluca@ingrlr.com
Date:
Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 07:24:43
Comments:
Hi Donna, Our reading group was blown away by Pope Joan! Seriously! We met at 7:30 and didn't stop talking until 12:30 and only because someone realized what time it was... we could have talked for hours. Of all the books our club has read and discussed, Pope Joan is a top favorite, and my personal favorite. We read two classics a year and the discussions on your book far outdid any classic we read! It sparked discussion of gender bias, the Church, personal development--the restraints put on one's soul's dreams. Thanks for writing such a wonderful book!
Name: Martha Eastwood
Email:
Location: richardson,
texas usa
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2002 at
17:27:00
Comments:
Donna, I just finished your Pope Joan. Wonderful! I am interested in your bio and where you taught in NY. Martha Eastwood
Name: Elizabeth Averill
Email:lisla@merr.com
Location: Madison, Wi
USA
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 22:51:17
Comments:
I was so fascinated with your book and your way of writing that I would like to know if you have published other bookd. I want to read everyone of them if you have. Much Luck to you EA
Name: Jill
Email:jbilzi@aol.com
Location: Oakland, CA
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 18:29:55
Comments:
Donna--This is a note of thanks to you on behalf of all six of our book club members. Thanks so much for the call last night! We were so thrilled! And, we stayed and talked about the book - and you - another TWO HOURS!! You are such a great advertisement for empowerment and pursuing your dreams. We admire your belief in yourself and your seven-year project. Thank you for your time - but also for inspiring us to read more, reach more and dream more.... And, don't forget - you have my phone number - please call us if you are on the West Coast - we want to pay you back with dinner! And we are serious! Thanks again, Donna - you made our little group feel very important. All the best across the miles....Warmly, Jill Bilzi
href="mailto:mizlegz@hotmail.com">mizlegz@hotmail.com
MI USA
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 17:12:17
Comments:
A friend of mine told me that "Pope Joan" would be the best book that I have ever read! She was right! I reccommend this book highly to anyone I talk to. I didn't want it to end! It was the best book I have ever read and think ever will read!! Thank you for such a great book!! Women everywhere can use Joan as a source of inspiration and comfort!
Name: Mrs Carlota Duff
Email:we_are_one_eternally@hotmail.com
Location:
Stockholm, Sweden
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at
09:04:20
Comments:
I have finished reading the book this morning at 3 am and I was fascinated. Thank you for telling the story about her, I had no idea this had ever happened and I am so happy that I have found out because she seems to have been a very interesting person. I had started thinking about all the things that the other characters do and say, all the ideas that people had back then about women..It is so wonderful to see how far we have come, but also, it is sad to see that so many are still regarded to be as ignorant and incapable as Joan proved women not to be...
Name: Leah Morin
Email:denldy@aol.com
Location: Parker, CO
USA
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 07:30:36
Comments:
Thank you for taking the time to speak with our Book Club last evening, June 18, 2002. We all enjoyed the discussion so very much. We wanted to ask you, what books or authors do you enjoy? or would you recommend?
Name: Linda Madsen
Email:madsen1@uwp.edu
Location: Kenosha,
WI
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 16:17:46
Comments:
Hi- I work for the Women's Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Women's Studies program sponsors a Gender, Race and Class book group. One of the books being considered is Pope Joan. The Gender, Race and Class group leader heard Donna speak at the Burlington Library, liked her very much, and asked me to check to see if she would be available to speak by phone on Friday, March 28th, 2003 between 3:30 and 5:00 PM? Please let me know, so that the dates and books can be finalized. If not that date, I have several others to choose from. Thanks. -Linda
href="mailto:lisafisch@msn.com">lisafisch@msn.com
Location:
Moers, Deutschland
Date: Monday, June 17, 2002 at
12:30:45
Comments:
Hello Donna! I read your book and I think it's the best book I've ever read. Lisa Is there anyone who has a biography about Donna W. Cross? I need it for school. I want to tell my friends in school something about Donna!
Name: April Carlisle
Email:carlisle.al@pg.com
Location:
Aurora, IL USA
Date: Sunday, June 16, 2002 at
23:15:40
Comments:
Donna - Our book club will be reading this book in July and our meeting to discuss this is set for Thursday, July 18th,2002 at 8:00 pm Central Standard Time. Would you be available to join us via speakerphone? We would love to chat with you! Thanks!
Name:Risteárd Mac
Grailt
Email:mailto:hazelwood@www.com
Éire Ireland
Date: Sunday, June 16, 2002 at 14:26:08
Comments:
Donna your work is wonderful! If you have some time, please feel free to drop by my website where you will find a warm welcome. A welcome to a cosy botháin ósta here in the hill country of Déisi Mumhan, on the island of Éire. Keep up the great work, Donna! Risteárd Mac Grailt
Name: Lone Jensen
Email:lonejensen@earthlink.net
Location:
Sparta, NJ USA
Date: Friday, June 14, 2002 at
20:04:42
Comments:
Dear Ms. Cross, I am very eager to know if filming has begun on your motion picture... Is there an expected release date? Can you tell me who has been cast as Pope Joan? Thank you! With all best wishes, Lone
Name: Laura C. Liu
Email:chayuliu@aol.com
Location: Chicago,
IL United States
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at
16:49:44
Comments:
Hello! I selected "Pope Joan" as our next book club selection based on several reviews that I'd followed from the Amazon.com customer reviews. I'm only about 140 pages into the novel, but the story has been completely engaging! I'm looking forward to our best book club discussion (July 28, Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Central Time) and wanted to inquire about Ms. Cross's availability for a speakerphone conference during this meeting. Thanks! Laura Liu
Name: Shannon Inouye
Email:theinouyes@msn.com
Location:
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA USA
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at
14:36:17
Comments:
Having read & enjoyed Pope Joan over a year ago with my Book Club in Minnesota, I was excited to recommend it to my new Book Club here in Orange County, CA. We meet Monday, July 15 to discuss it. Any possibility of a "speakerphone discussion" with you? We start at 9 and usually end around 11-11:30 a.m. Thanks.
Name: Robin Singer
Email:A_singer@msn.com
Location: Bell
Canyon, Ca. USA
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2002 at
11:17:52
Comments:
Donna, Our reading group has chosen your book to discuss at our August meeting. Are you available for a speakerphone conferences at that time?
Name: stefan beuter
Email:stefanbeuter@gmx.de
Location:
Bietenhause, Germany
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2002 at
10:38:36
Comments:
Hello. I am from Germany and I would like to find a summary of your book. Where can I find it? Can you help me?
Name: Toni Grate
Email:tgrate@fuse.net
Date: Saturday,
June 8, 2002 at 06:43:21
Comments:
Our group meets at my home on July 17th to dicuss Pope Joan. How do I go about setting up a speakerphone conference?
Name: Dianne Hoff
Email:erichoff@worldnet.att.net
Location:
Littleton, Co
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2002 at
15:08:49
Comments:
I have just read Pope Joan, and it is the best book I have read in a very long time. Are you wokring on another book? This would make an excellent movie! IS anybody working on that?
Name: Dajana
Email:bluehorizont@gmx.de
Germany
Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 14:37:23
Comments:
Hello Donna from Dajana from Germany, I read your book "pope Joan" five times. I love your writing style. Your choice of words is amazing. In this story I saw a true love story between Joan and Gerold (in Germany Johanna). Your description of this love moves me to tears. Furthermore I like the historical facts, because I love the history of our world so much. I have about 200 books about history. In my free time I write books and poems. One poem is published. Maybe I have luck in the future and one of my books will publish. In Germany it is difficult to publish a book. I have heard "Pope Joan" will adapt to the movies. Unfortunately the movies often are not so good like the books. I hope so much that the movie will be good - very well. :) Words fail me, because the story and your writing style are fantastic and incredible. I wish you the best for your future and I hope to hear from you soon. xxx
Name:Michelle
Paulson
Email:michelle@latherandcompany.com
Location:
Racine, WI USA
Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at
11:54:57
Comments:
Dear Donna, I was so moved by the conversation you had on Wisconsin Public Radio with Jean Faraca that I ran out to a book store the same day and was lucky enough to find 1 remaining copy. Not only did I read it in record time but I also recommended it to everyone I know. I also talked to our pastor, who happens to be a woman, and we quickly agreed that a discussion must take place. If you are available on September 12, 19, or 26 in the evening, we would be honored for you to call in to our new book group. We have had quite a few people show an interest in reading your book so this will be quite the event. I look forward to your response. Congratulations on writing such a magnificent book. It is truly inspirational. Cheers, Michelle Paulson
Name: Judith Baker
Email:4bakers@rochester.rr.com
Location:
Fairport , NY USA
Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at
19:15:44
Comments:
The LitWits discussion group, which meets in Borders Bookstore in Victor, NY, will be discussing "Pope Joan" on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30pm. Perhaps we could arrange a 1/2 hour conversation? Thanks for your consideration!
Name: Alicia Brazington
Email:aliciabrazington@aol.com
Location:
Portland, OR USA
Date: Monday, June 3, 2002 at
21:31:43
Comments:
Hi! We loved your book and were wondering if you'd like to join our June 19th discussion by speakerphone--perhaps sometime between 6 & 8 p.m. PST? THANKS!
Name: Anne
Email:annepeltier@starband.net
Location:
Arthur,
Date: Monday, June 3, 2002 at 13:18:07
Comments:
Dear Donna; We have two book clubs in Arthur ND, a town of about 400 people, 35 miles NW of Fargo ND. Also, some of our members are members of the Fargo Townhall Lecture Series and heard you speak there in May 2002. We had an enjoyable time hearing you speak about your journey of discovering Pope Joan and writing about her life. Our clubs would love to coordinate a date to have a book discussion with you. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wed June 12th at 7:30PM (central time). We realize your calander must be full and would be available to change our date and/or time to make this event possible.
Name:Travis
Sonsalla
Email:travzila@yahoo.com
Location:
Rollingstone, MN USA
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2002 at
19:46:22
Comments:
Hi, Here is what I wrote in my reading log regarding your novel, Pope Joan: "The author takes historical information regarding the alleged Pope Joan and creates an interesting, entertaining story on how the main character came to be Pope. A couple of convenient events during climatic moments test your believability (unless you accept it as, say, divine intervention), but are definitely within the realm of possibility. Well-researched; the author's note was most illuminating regarding the factual information she had to work with and what she improvised on." I rated it a 9 out of 10. I'm going to suggest Pope Joan as a nomination for my local reading group; I'll be sure to get back in touch with you if it is selected!
Name: Amber van Eeno
Email:AmbervanEeno@freenet.de
Location:
Brandenburg, Germany
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2002 at
13:20:37
Comments:
Hello, I come from Germany and unfortunately my English is not so good. Sorry. But I would like to say that this book have inspired me. It is a beautiful book with a phenomenal story. I love this book. I am an author, too. But I write tales and fantasy stories and so on. But I love the history. But I can not write about these and so I read books about the history and so on. In my life I have never before read a book like "Pope Joan". I cry sometimes and laugh. I can not describe my feelings about this book. It is fantastic.
Name: Doris Anne Roop-Benner
Email:darbey@worldnet.att.net
Location:
Richardson, Texas USA
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2002 at
11:42:07
Comments:
On November 6, 2001, I had the opportunity to meet and hear you speak about Pope Joan at the Richardson Friends of the Library. After reading the book, I wanted others to experience it also. So, I wrote a book review for the Story Circle Network and they have posted in online at their website. I hope this will encourage others to read this fascinating story. Thank you, Doris
Name: Patti Ebben
Email:pebben@new.rr.com
Location:
APPLETON, WI USA
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2002 at
22:49:45
Comments:
Donna, My book club will be meeting Wed. June 12th 7-11pm central time at my house. We have enjoyed reading Pope Joan and look forward to lively discussions! Could you contact us?
Name: Margaret Moseson
Email:M.Moseson@att.net
Location:
Louisville, Ky.
Date: Friday, May 31, 2002 at
21:43:02
Comments:
My book club is reading Pope Joan this month, and we'd be so happy to speak with you about it at our meeting June 29, between 1:00 and 2:30pm EDT. Might that be possible?
Name: Jeanne King
Email:jlbking@aol.com
Location:
Centennial, CO USA
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2002 at
20:13:17
Comments:
Great book! We've read it in our book group and loved having you discuss it by speakerphone with our group. I've also recommended to many others. Just one recent question, do you know when and how she died?
Name:Michael
Ching
Email:Michael@operamemphis.org
Location:
Memphis, TN USA
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2002 at
12:04:01
Comments:
We have a supporter here who loves your book and would love to fund us in order to see us turn it into an opera/music theatre work. I have read the book and I agree with her. You have done some spectacularly theatrical turns in the book. Have all of the grand rights to your telling of the story been sewn up by the film? If not, we'd love to be in touch with you or your literary agent. Michael Ching General/Artistic Director Opera Memphis
Name: Erin Falin
Email:quincunxtangle@hotmail.com
Location:
Oneonta, NY
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2002 at
10:33:49
Comments:
I bought Pope Joan knowing nothing of the woman or her story, but have found her to be as deserving of recognition as any other medieval heroinne. Im almost to the end now, and my stomach is doing somersaults! Thanks for the great book, and for the fun Ive had reading it.
Name: Carol Calnero
Email:ccalnero@aol.com
Location:
Sacramento, CA USA
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at
10:58:02
Comments:
Dear Ms. Cross, My book club just read Pope Joan and is meeting to discuss it tonight! Unfortunately I just found this info on the internet, so there may not be time to set it up. However, the next meeting will be at my house sometime in July (We'll be reading In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O'Brien). What dates in July would work for you for a telephone visit? I'm sure the group would love the opportunity to chat with you. Pope Joan was thoroughly enjoyable to read on every level. It was thought- provoking, educational and entertaining. The historical debate aside, it is a terrific story! I felt myself propelled through the book. What are you writing now? Where do you teach? Thanks for your time. Carol Calnero
Name: Kathy Pierce
Email:alanjp1@earthlink.net
Location:
oak park, ca usa
Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at
23:00:31
Comments:
Dear Mrs. Cross, I just finished your book and loved it. My book club is having a meeting to discuss you book on Thursday, June 6th at 7:30 pm. We would love to have you join our discussion. I know this is very last minute, but I just found this wonderful web site. We have decided this meeting to have everyone bring a question so everyone can join in. We would love to hear from you as soon as possible. Thank you for your time. Kathy Pierce
Name: Rochelle Wachs-Arnold
Email:wachs@ifls.lib.wi.us
Location:
Fall Creek, Wi USA
Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at
18:25:17
Comments:
Dear Donna, As you know we all enjoyed your discussion with us last Thursday, May 23, 2002. We all were so pleased with everything. Can't wait until this book gets what it should have, its own movie! Waiting for next one. Sincerely, 10-4
Name: Carlos
Location: Masnila,
Date: Friday, May
24, 2002 at 01:16:50
Comments:
Name: Lynne Kozlowski
Email:Lynnepk@aol.com
Location: Norwood,
MA USA
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 14:18:54
Comments:
Our church has a yearly "summer read" and discussion group and this year will be reading Pope Joan. Our discussion is scheduled for Thursday evening, August 29, 2002 from 7 to 9 PM. Are you able to schedule a speaker phone "visit" with us for that time?
Name: Ruth Haller
Email:Ruth.J.Haller@gmx.net
Location:
Stuttgart , Germany
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at
22:49:40
Comments:
Hello ! I'm 16 years old,from Germany and as an exchange Student in Australia.I read your Book in German and I like it verry,verry,verry much !!! And now I read it again because I liked it so much and it is very fasinating!I did'nt know something about Pope Joan before I read this book.It is very good that you wrote it, because now more people know about her and I think that is very important! Here in the School(in Australia)I have to do an Oral Presentation,in English about your Book. Hopefully you can sent me more Information in genaral about you and your Book. Thanks, Ruth
Name:Fran
Harbaugh
Email:franolia@aol.com
Location: Latrobe,
Pa. USA
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 20:35:32
Comments:
I thought your book was wonderful. I attended a book discussion by you last month and am hoping you would be available for another club I belong to. Would 7-11 or 8-8 be good for you? We usually meet in the afternoons but will do evening. Whatever is best for you Thank you
Name: Cath Perrone
Email:pcperrone@yahoo.com
Location:
Littleton, CO USA
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at
13:31:43
Comments:
We would enjoy your company if possible at our discussion of Pope Joan on June 18th Tuesday. We meet from 6:30pm - 9:30pm mountain time. We were hoping for a half hour of your time. We look forward to your response. Thank you for this offer! The Bookies
Name: Ruth Kirby
Email:kirby@bigpond.net.au
Location:
Brisbane, Queensland Australia
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at
06:41:05
Comments:
G'day! We have bookclub here on June 18th between 8 and 10 pm. It would be a real treat to talk to you then, although the timing could be tricky as the west coast USA is 18 hours behind us here. Still, wonderful if we could do it!! Cheers!
Name: stacy
Email:princesa9521@aol.com
Date:
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 16:55:30
Comments:
Hi my name is Stacy and I am a high school student. I am doing a group presentation on your book Pope Joan. One of our requirements is to give information on the author. I've read your bio in the back of the book and your interview, but there is no info on when you were born or what you did before college. If you could send me anything interesting that you would feel comfortable sharing with me it would help a great deal with my presentation. Also if you could help me figure out where Ingelheim was in relation to Rome that would also be greatly appreciated. Your book is one of the best books I've ever read and I hope you wil respond soon. Thank you
Name: Kellie Shoemaker
Email:kellie_shoemaker@ci.mesa.az.us
Location:
Mesa, AZ USA
Date: Monday, May 20, 2002 at
16:30:29
Comments:
Hello. I am a librarian at the City of Mesa Library in Mesa, Arizona. I have a book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month. We are discussing Pope Joan on Tuesday, June 4. Please let me know if you are still doing speakerphone sessions with book discussion groups. My group would love to interact with you! Kellie Shoemaker kellie_shoemaker@ci.mesa.az.us
Name: Rebecca Stone
Email:RebeccaStone@attbi.com
Location:
Portland, Oregon
Date: Monday, May 20, 2002 at
01:28:05
Comments:
Hi Donna: I just wanted to thank you again for taking the time to chat by speakerphone with us last Thursday! We all had such a great time... and really appreciate the opportunity to talk directly with you. Actually, that's a remarkable understatement. Having a conversation with you has seriously impacted the way our book club will function from now on! Again... thanks for a wonderful, enlightening evening. Regards, Rebecca
Name: Sandra K. Marks
Email:JMarks@westol.com
Location:
Latrobe, Pa USA
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at
21:11:23
Comments:
Loved the book. I was one of the women in the Book club, when you called at 7:30(5-15) at Latrobe Co. Club Latrobe, Pa. Nicole made the arrangemnts. We agreed, that your were so witty to be the author. Good luck-success!
Name: Sue Strode
Email:sue.strode@attws.com
Location:
Seattle, WA USA
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at
18:29:05
Comments:
We have selected Pope Joan for our book club and would love to have the opportunity to speak with you.
href="mailto:Lekriti@web.de">Lekriti@web.de
Location:
Stuttgart, Germany
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at
11:48:52
Comments:
Dear Mrs Cross, I am from Germany and I want to present a project about Pope Joan. It would be great if you could send me some more informations about Pope Joan. (if it is possible). Thank you very much Lena Your book is one of my favourit books.
Name: Jill Bilzi
Email:jbilzi@aol.com
Location: Oakland , CA
USA
Date: Monday, May 13, 2002 at 18:19:14
Comments:
Our book group, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is ready to discuss Pope Joan at our upcoming meeting, which will be held Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 pm (PST). We are a diverse group of readers, men and women, and our book discussions are typically very spirited and great fun. All of us would LOVE to arrange a speakerphone dialogue to ask you a lot of questions we have about the book - and to learn more about your inspiration in writing Pope Joan. Please let us know how to arrange such a phone call - and we thank you in advance for this wonderful offer to your readers. There is so much to discuss! Best, Jill
Name:Marnie J.
Jensen
Email:mjjensen@mcls.lib.wi.us
Location:
Manitowoc, wi usa
Date: Monday, May 13, 2002 at
12:37:10
Comments:
Hello Ms. Cross, I will be heading a book discussion on Pope Joan on August 22nd, 6:30 p.m. CST. I was wondering if you would do us the honor of joining us via speakerphone to take us "behind the scenes" of your novel. I think it will be a unique experience for those attending the discussion as well as myself. Please let me know whether you are able to "join" us in discussing your book. Thank you Marnie J. Jensen Library Associate, I&AS Manitowoc Public Library
Name: Yvonne
Email:yesyvonne@mindspring.com
Location:
Nevada City, CA USA
Date: Friday, May 10, 2002 at
11:14:46
Comments:
Hi Donna, I originally wrote to you on Apr. 23, proposing June 15 as the date for our POPE JOAN speakerphone discussion with my reading group. You kindly replied very promptly, but then I left town on an extended business trip before I had received a confirmation from our group's host for that meeting. Now I'm still out of town but I did hear back from her, so this is to confirm the date and time you'd specified. We're looking forward to the conversation with you on June 15. Please let me know that we're on. Thanks so much. --Yvonne
Name: Linda C. Wiehl
Email:Linda_A._Wiehl@Liverpool.k12.ny
Location:
Liverpool, NY USA
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at
19:53:38
Comments:
Dear Ms. Cross, I am a high school Global History teacher who is on the Board of Directors for the Central Council for the Social Studies based in Syracuse, New York. We are very interested in seeing if you would be willing to present at our fall conference, Tuesday, October 29th at Drumlins Country Club in Syracuse. We are an organization of social studies teachers. We have a variety of speakers address us on scholarly and educational matters. I, and others on the Board, absolutely loved Pope Joan. We are interested in the historical research behind your book, and any novel of an historical nature. Exactly what is the process of an author who writes an historical novel? How much is fact? How much is fiction? These would be the kinds of issues we would love to see addressed. Would you be interested in this type of speaking engagement? There would be 300-400 teachers and also representatives from the New York State Education Department in attendence for the entire conference. The forum is set up so that there are a variety of programs going on at the same time and teachers select the program which best suits them. A presentation is about 1 hour in length. We have some morning presentations and some early afternoon presentations so that we would not be imposing on an entire day. There is so much interest in your book. We believe that you would be a great addition for our fall conference. Linda C. Wiehl Board of Directors, Central NY Council for the Social Studies Liverpool High School Annex 4340 Wetzel Road Liverpool, NY 13090 315-453-1275
Name: molly perry
Email:mollymolly60305@yahoo.com
Location:
elmwood park, illinois cook
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at
14:07:23
Comments:
Hi Donna, I cannot believe that you are such a great sport as far as willing to talk to book discussion groups via speaker phone. The Elmwood Park Public Library is having their monthly book discussion tonight and we will be discussing your book. If I only I had known about this earlier I could have given you fair warning to call us. I am still going to give you our information in case you have nothing better to do tonight: We are having dessert and coffee tonight so we will probably go until at least 8:20 like we did last month without the coffee. It will really make everybody happy, happy if you call. Sincerely, Molly Perry (bookleader)
Name: Heather
Email:shcammarn@email.msn.com
Location:
Charlotte, NC
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2002 at
11:16:37
Comments:
Hi Donna~~ My book club in Charlotte, NC, so enjoyed your speakerphone chat with us last month. Everyone is still talking about it, and Pope Joan has been recommended to everyone's mother's, sister's, and friend's book clubs! Thank you so much for sharing your time with us and giving us such a memorable experience. I took up your challenge to guess the heroine of your next novel, set in 17th century France. Since I knew nothing about this era, I had to spend quite a bit of time researching it. My best guess for your next heroine is Marie de Brinon: headmistress of the girls' school at St. Cyr; author of the original words that became "God Save the King"; assistant to Louise Hollandine, Abbess of Maubuisson; and correspondent with the German philosopher Leibniz and the French bishop Bossuet in a valiant attempt to reunify the Catholic and Protestant churches. Please let me know if I am anywhere near the mark!
Name: Myrna
Email:myjohnso@polarcomm.com
Date:
Thursday, May 2, 2002 at 01:25:25
Comments:
Enjoyed your lecture at Town Hall in Fargo, ND today!
Name:Diane
Collet
Email:froggi@total.net
Location:
Montreal, QC Canada
Date: Monday, May 6, 2002 at
22:24:12
Comments:
Hello there. I am presently reading your book for the second time. I read Lawrence Durrell's version in the mid-eighties and at that time was so enthralled with the story that I created a paper work about Pope Joan. Looks like she fascinates many of us. Great
Name: Fay Grasty
Email:fgrasty@myersparkpres.org
Location:
Charlotte, NC
Date: Monday, May 6, 2002 at
15:57:21
Comments:
Our book club is meeting Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 pm. I have your interview, questions, etc. in the back of the book, but we would love to have you join us by speakerphone if you're available. I look foward to hearing from you.
Name: Susan M Johnson
Email:suepbs@earthlink.net
Location:
Bellevue, WA USA
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2002 at
00:00:23
Comments:
Donna: My reading group has chosen "Pope Joan" for our May discussion, and we will be meeting 5/21/02 @ 7:00pm (PST) to discuss it.We would love to have you join our discussion by speakerphone!
Name: Merrill Piepkorn
Email:mpiepkorn@prairiepublic.org
Date:
Friday, May 3, 2002 at 14:06:43
Comments:
Interesting book and great story about how hard you are working to keep it alive. Looking forward to visiting with you on ND Public Radio in a little less than an hour. Later, MP
Name: Michele Gatewood
Email:chelegate@aol.com
Location:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at
00:11:46
Comments:
Donna, Thank you for the wonderful treat you gave our reading group last Thursday evening. It was the chat of a lifetime. We are still buzzing with excitement at getting the opportunity to talk with the author of the consensus "best book" of our club. Rest assured, we will be your biggest champions in this neck of the woods. If you see sales spike in this area, you'll know we had something to do with it! I must also thank you for introducing all of us to Pope Joan. She is an inspiration, not only for her intelligence but her incredible determination and unwillingness to give up. How unfortunate that so many are unaware of her existence. Well, now we know, so we can say, hats off to the old gal--she's one in a million! Thanks so much, Donna. Best of luck with your future--your contingency of Oklahoma fans with be watching and waiting for the next book! Warmest regards, Michele
Name: Susan Devine
Email:sdevine2@earthlink.net
Location:
Sacramento, California
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at
23:54:49
Comments:
Dear Donna, What a privilege it was for our reading group to chat with you by speakerphone on Wednesday evening!! The information you shared with us about Pope Joan, yourself, and the upcoming movie has already been spread amongst our friends and relatives along with a strong recommendation to buy and read the book. Now we not only respect and admire Joan's intelligence, courage, and resourcefulness, but yours as well. We wish you the best with the upcoming movie, your new book, and all future endeavors. Sincerely, Susan Devine
Name: Johanna Larnberg
Email:jlarnberg@hotmail.com
Location:
Göteborg, Sweden
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at
10:13:21
Comments:
Dear Ms. Cross I just want to thank you for one of the best book I've read. When I bought the book it was mostly for it's title (in swedish "påven Johanna"). So Maybe you can call it an ego tripp. But when I started to read it I couldn't put it down. I actually had a small story time every morning at work for my friends. I hope you will write many more books because you are truely one of the best author