Friday, June 8, 2007 QUESTION:If you wrote a book, to whom would you dedicate it?
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Joan G. If I wrote a book, I would dedicate it to my Grandmother, who introduced me to books and trips to the library at a very young age. Aimee I would dedicate it to my family. Vickie To teachers everywhere who inspire and dedicate untold hours to help shape the future of our country. Pattie Berryhill To people with mental illness Melodie My Mom, for instilling the love of the printed word in me. And my husband for telling me I should give it a shot. Patrick Parent My kids and wife. Vicki My husband. Glenda Bogan My son, Chad, who we lost in an automobile accident. He was 19. He was full of life, dreams and goals. The dedication would serve to keep his spirit alive. Maureen My parents and children Louise Pledge Unless I had specific sources of help, I'd dedicate my book to my husband. For one thing, I'd need his extreme cooperation and patience to even endeavor such a task. Also, since he's a published author, himself, I'm sure I'd be picking his brain and asking for all kinds of help. Karen Dhuwalia My great grandmother. She was a brave woman who moved her family out of harm's way during the civil war. It is because of her that I exist. Barb Frye My husband Bob Hartzo My grandkids Sally B., San Antonio TX To all the book lovers out there. Tamara My husband and my mother. Linda M. Johnson The most obvious ones to dedicate the book to are my husband and son. Any other dedication may change depending on the subject of the book. Kate For Rebecca Sister, mentor, friend Judy Cox A family member or someone who really helped me with the book. Sandra Hannigan My husband and daughter Lavonne Morrell To Larry DiPola, my college lit instructer who didn't think starting college at 50 was a big deal. Anne K. To my late father, a fine newspaperman before and during World War II, named Lewis T. McCleneghan. Sharlene Miers My daughter, Michele, who always encourages me. Witney Austen My husband, who inspires me to be all that I can be. Jane To my daughter, who constantly encouraged me in my writing, and to my dog who understood why sometimes a long walk was more fun. Carol Hoyer I would dedicate it to my father, to let him know I finally did it, and to my granddaughter, so she knows she can do anything she sets her mind to! Patty Blackwell It depends upon the content of the book, who might have assisted with it, etc. My parents and my son would be my fist choices. Michelle Miller Most definitely my mother, because she is always there for me. And my kids --- and maybe my husband, if he behaves!! Lyla To my husband, Dale, because he has put up with me for 22 years and counting. Wendy Catalano My Mom Noreen Brown My husband...as he'd have to deal with my craziness during the process. Su Clift To a hope for peace and tolerance throughout the world. Ray Palen My Wife My mother/grandmother - who introduced me to fine literature Mrs. Peschel --- my favorite English teacher Gretchen Paul To whomever supported me the most while writing the book. Gail Dvorchak My mom. She is the one who instilled the love of reading and books in me. Jerry To my wife Bobbi, who makes life worth the read! Arlene Herring My mother and maybe a few of my teachers. Janice It would depend on the story, but most definitely a family member. Natasha If I wrote a book, it would be dedicated to my family and to God. Gail Handler My parents (who always supported my endeavors) and my sister Tom An old flame Marie My first book would have to be dedicated to my 2 children. Janet Pruett To my grandchildren Margaret Nance My wonderful husband who died suddenly in Dec. 2005, my three delightful children, and my five grandchildren. Jen My husband or my late Mother. Amy W. Parents Peggy To my mother, who I think never really believed I would have a good life. Sandra Greathouse My husband, children, and grandchildren. Irish Helen I would dedicate it to a grade-school teacher from Queens. Her name is Mrs. Alice McEnroe from P.S. 163. What a kind, dedicated,considerate teacher. Zazzsu Depending on what I wrote: 1) My students over the years, for I have learned much from them 2) My brother Larry and his family, who have given me unconditional love and support. Ann Bowen Depending on the book, to the person who inspired me to write it. jb My parents Rose Monteleone My husband. Rosanne William and Claire Dena To my mother and daughter. Mary Branham My husband and daughter who put up with all my reading instead of doing other things.
Carroll To anyone who had inspired me to write the story. Lori S. My Daughter, Tracy, and my husband, Doug, who would have to be very supportive of me in such an undertaking. Chastity Jackson I would dedicate it to my husband because he supports me in everything I do, including the crazy stuff. Lea Ann I would dedicate a book I wrote to my children and to my husband, which I did with the dedication of my Master's Thesis. Brenda Jo Broadway To my mom: Betty Sue, who always believed in me and knew I could do it...if I really wanted to. Ellen Whitney My daughter, Susan Richard Bartels To my wife, Tessa. Kathy Vieira My children, my parents, my husband, my friends....all those who inspire me. Susan Babendure It would depend on the book. I would have to wait to see if it pertained to any one special person. I think that the book sometimes says who it should be dedicated to. Juanita My mom Heather Palermo I would dedicate my book to my parents, husband, and son. Linda Estrin To my son, Sasha, who makes every thing possible. Valerie I would dedicate it to my husband. I drive him crazy now, so I can only imagine what life would be like if I were writing a book. Here's to you, Joe. Thanks. Patti D. To my husband. Candace Simar My father, who died in 1972. Corinna One of my best friends, Lori, because I think we are the only two that are crazy obsessed with books and she would be thrilled that I wrote one! Kristy Mallet My husband, for always encouraging me, and the author Elizabeth Ruth, who taught me that the only good writing is that which touches your soul. Sue Marchi Mom & Dad Lori Barnes My children, husband, and parents. Fran My husband Shannon Jensen My husband, and the author of the Trixie Belden series, who gave me my love of mysteries. Rosalie Sambuco To my family, especially my husband, Jim. Ben Cook I have written four. My last one I dedicated to my father, who passed away in 1993. Jeremiah F. Bulger Depends on the subject matter. Nancy My Higher Power My Daughter My Grandparents Significant Extended Family Myrna Pennisi Although it's been about 40 years since I last saw him and 43 years since I was in his class, I'd dedicate any book I were to write to my ninth-grade English teacher. He played a tremendous role in my developing a love for books and my decision to teach English myself. Mr. James E. Campbell was the best! Pat Raines If I wrote a book it would be a children's book; therefore, my dedication would be to all the children I taught in my 45 years teaching first grade. Larry Kilmer My 2nd-grade teacher, who was so sarcastic and critical of my handwriting, that I resolved to become a good writer. Aileen Broussard My kids Maureen Hoffman-Wehmeier First, I would dedicate it to my parents, then my husband, my sons, my daughter-in-law and most importantly, my grandson. Wanda Gobbell To my Mother-in-Law, who taught me how to have a positive outlook and how to be truly happy! Dianne If I wrote a book, who would I dedicate it to? I think it would depend on the genre and content/nature of the of the book. I feel sure I would include those who supported my efforts --- either emotional ups and downs, constructive feedback, demands on family and housework! Jane My husband Patricia Cantrell My mom who loves books, my dad, my brother, and my beautiful children. Heather Probably my husband, because in order to write a book, I would need a lot of support from him to take care of the kids while I create! Bonnie Szul I would dedicate the book to my family, who are most important to me. Janet Allen My husband and children, especially if it were my first book. I would dedicate it to them because the time I would spend writing the book would be time taken away from them. dawnymae My inspiration, of course, my 3 girls. They have been my constant companions, delights, and irritants. Mitch White For Kipp, who once gave me a beautiful journal with the inscription "Now...write!" on his last Christmas alive. Arlene My Parents Dorothy Olson My parents Margaret Hill My parents, for giving me an education. My teachers for trying. My friends and family for the encouragement. Ginny I would dedicate it to my father, who inspired me to love to read as he did. Crystal To my great-grandmother, who loved to read. She read all genres, spent the majority of her free time reading, and continued this way until her eyesight faltered. Jane Ann Railey-Clear To those that stood beside me holding my hand as I went along; in front of me in case I just wanted it over too quick; in back of me, pushing me forward with good ideas; and sometimes on top of me to pound something into my head; under me when I needed a cushion to lay upon. Melinda Jones To my mother, who gave me the love of reading and would love to have an author in the family. Patricia Warren To my father CLG To my family Dodalodle from Beautiful British Columbia I would dedicate my first book to my sister Joannie, who started taking me to the library when I was a little girl and inspired me to read and love books. Julie Elias To my children --- they are the inspiration that makes me want to do my best. Katherine Stephens My Husband and Daughter, my inspiration Ramona Pierce To my husband, who is the sweetest man on earth and allows me to be me as long as it doesn't jeopordize our marriage (!!), which is 32 years strong; to my mother, who gave me life and has more love than anyone else I know; and, to my 3 children and 2 grandchildren, who make life a joy. Donna My mother, who believes in everything I do. Carole My oldest best friend, Jo Ann We grew up reading, going to the library, and exchanging books together and still to this day pick up the same books even though we are states apart.... Crystal Johnston My husband, daughter, JoJo (my dog) and my cats Deb Yorgensen To my family, as they would all have contributed in some way to the end product. Helen Irish To a teacher in Queens. Then, to my husband and children. Trish Thomas To my late mother, who encouraged my reading for pleasure, if it were a suitable book. Julie Cribb My grandparents |