Good Bye (For Now...)

[Shandi-Mitchell]

Dear First Look Book Club, It seems that the website update has booted my browser off the boards. Which is rather funny: one day I am in your warm embrace and the next I find the locks on the door have been changed! Ah the fickle life of a writer. I wanted to thank you all again for this extraordinary experience. You are such a passionate, open, and incredibly thoughtful, articulate community of readers. You have shared your stories, memories and hearts. I will always be grateful. Rachel, Paul, Barnes & Noble this is an amazing forum. As the author being able to watch the book unfold before the readers has been exhilarating, terrifying, addicting and oh so rewarding. Thank you for the opportunity. Rachel and Paul, I always felt you were there beside me. It is an incredible world that you have created for us to play in. Kathy, I accept. I will practice the words Thank you, thank you, thank you. Be in touch with Paul when you need to reach me. My website should be up by the end of the weekend: www.shandimitchell.com Come and visit, I hope I can upload one of my short films for you to see. If I'm coming to the US I'll post the information on my website and try to remember to update the Harper Collins Author Tracker. (I'm sure they will remind me) I am hopeful some of us will have a chance to meet. I guess that's it. When I wake up tomorrow, I will miss your voices. shandi

[Rosei]

Thank you so much, Shandi, for the opportunity to read your book! I loved your creativity and insights on this novel. It's strong and touches us a lot, affects the very deep feelings inside your readers. Maria is my favorite character! A sweet, faithful and at the same time a woman like no other, very strong and decided.

Congratulations!

[kaylami]

Thank  you for a fabulous read.  I'll be watching for your next book!

[debbook]

Shandi, thank you for your amazing book, Ioved it. I can't wait to read your next one, you are very talented. Thanks again.

[Deltadawn]

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Rosei wrote:

Thank you so much, Shandi, for the opportunity to read your book! I loved your creativity and insights on this novel. It's strong and touches us a lot, affects the very deep feelings inside your readers. Maria is my favorite character! A sweet, faithful and at the same time a woman like no other, very strong and decided.

Congratulations!

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I agree 100% with Rosei! Thanks and best wishes, Shandi! Looking forward to reading your next novel!

[DSaff]

Thank you again, Shandi! You were awesome. 

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Shandi-Mitchell wrote:
Dear First Look Book Club, It seems that the website update has booted my browser off the boards. Which is rather funny: one day I am in your warm embrace and the next I find the locks on the door have been changed! Ah the fickle life of a writer. I wanted to thank you all again for this extraordinary experience. You are such a passionate, open, and incredibly thoughtful, articulate community of readers. You have shared your stories, memories and hearts. I will always be grateful. Rachel, Paul, Barnes & Noble this is an amazing forum. As the author being able to watch the book unfold before the readers has been exhilarating, terrifying, addicting and oh so rewarding. Thank you for the opportunity. Rachel and Paul, I always felt you were there beside me. It is an incredible world that you have created for us to play in. Kathy, I accept. I will practice the words Thank you, thank you, thank you. Be in touch with Paul when you need to reach me. My website should be up by the end of the weekend: www.shandimitchell.com Come and visit, I hope I can upload one of my short films for you to see. If I'm coming to the US I'll post the information on my website and try to remember to update the Harper Collins Author Tracker. (I'm sure they will remind me) I am hopeful some of us will have a chance to meet. I guess that's it. When I wake up tomorrow, I will miss your voices. shandi

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[thebookin]

Hello Shandi,

I just wanted to say thank you for the opportunity to read your book and am looking forward to your next one!

Natalie

[marciliogq]

Dear Shandi,

I'd really like to thank you for the delightful and marvellous book you wrote. The story is involving and moving, characters very well developed, a perfect plot, for a long time I had not read a book so touching where I could dive and feel the emotions and feelings btween the lines. I travelled in your writing style. Thank you so much for the opportunities of answering the questions I did and make me know a bit more of your narrative process. You're not only a writer but an example of kindness. Sucess, happiness and joy in this new stage of your life! We'll miss you!

[gl]

Dear Shandi,

Congratulations on such wonderful writing!

Thank you so much - your book was  heartbreaking and so beautiful.  It was such a pleasure to read your responses and to learn from you and the rest of the FL community.  I look forward to your next work!

Wishing you all the best,

Gaby

[libralady]

Shandi,  Thanks for sharing this book with us!  Reading this book was a very moving experience for me.  This a book that will truly stay with me beyond this discussion.  Although the subject matter was not always easy, the story unfolded at a good pace and I often found myself holding my breath in anticipation of what would happen next.  I wish you much success,although I am sure the book will be a best seller.  Thanks again.

[Anna_Louise]

{{Shandi}}:

Upon reading your message to the group, I sit here with tears in my eyes over the loss of such a wonderful, sincere, graceful woman you truly are!  You can truly make your words come alive and I can only imagine what a wonderful world awaits you as a published writer!

I wish you continued success as I'm sure that UTUS will be a best-seller.  You are truly an amazing woman and only wish you the best in life!  Thanks for sharing UTUS with us as it will be a book that I will forever treasure.

Anna

[Ronrose]

Thank you, Shandi, for this wonderful opportunity to share your first novel. It has been a pleasure.

Ron

[nbmars]

Thank you so much for sharing your book with us.  It was an enriching experience to read it.  I know I shall be looking for your next book with happy anticipation.

[goingeast]

Shandi,

Unfortunately I have come in very late on this book discussion.  I just have to say that your book is one of the most original I have read in years.  The setting is unforgettable and the characters totally worth getting to know.  I wish you much success with this novel and look forward to reading your next!

Ann

[scnole]

Shandi,

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read your book.   It was a wonderful book.   Best of luck to you  - and I very much look forward to reading more of your books in the future.

Mary Ann

[kiakar]

Oh! my! how time flies all of you and of course to the wonderful author Shandi. I enjoyed this novel so very much and I have said before this, I know this novel will be a number one. If it doesn't someone will have a few dumb moments by not putting a number one on this book.  It is so so very good and I am so thankful to the author, editors, and b&n for letting me read this beautiful story.

[emmagrace]

Thanks for Sharing this incredible story with us and I will be looking forward to future novels!

[Lildove3]

Thankyou so much for the opportunity to have the chance to read Under This Unbroken Sky

it definately open my eyes to alot of things.

[dhaupt]

Shandi, what a generous post and it's us who should thank you for picking your brain and your letting us into the psyche of the book and you for that matter too.

It's been a great journey and it's just begun for you, it'll be a wonderful ride I'm sure of it!!

It will be an honor to follow the progress of the novel.

[floreader]

Thank you for sharing an advance copy of your book with all of us.  It was one of the most original, well-written books I've read in a long time.  I predict many book awards in your future!