tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post8634799016155517695..comments2023-11-19T04:45:41.732-06:00Comments on 50 Authors from 50 States: Illinois-Through the Eyes of Author Doris McCraw/Angela RainesAnnette Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01879067226705508336noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-68650187972985843692017-04-03T22:25:58.365-05:002017-04-03T22:25:58.365-05:00Congratulations to Linda Swift- you won a copy of ...Congratulations to Linda Swift- you won a copy of "Disasters of the Pikes Peak Region"<br /><br />and to Linda Thorne - e book copy of the 3 'Agate Gulch' stories<br /><br />I thank everyone who stopped by to read about the state of my birth "Illinois"<br /><br />Doris McCraw/Angela RainesRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-19135191838283081462017-04-02T18:06:27.383-05:002017-04-02T18:06:27.383-05:00So wonderful. This is a lot of info. It's amaz...So wonderful. This is a lot of info. It's amazing how much is hidden in each state, in those little towns. Thanks Cher'ley Cher'leyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15135360082307967914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-59162227497478669872017-04-02T13:24:53.164-05:002017-04-02T13:24:53.164-05:00As you know, Doris, I grew up in the neighboring s...As you know, Doris, I grew up in the neighboring state of Iowa. I visited many of the locations you mentioned in your post, including Nauvoo; the Mississippi ran through my childhood backyard, too. I never tire of knowing the close proximity we shared as children but we didn't know each other until a few years ago! :) Our communities (and states) have a great deal of history, and it's certainly fun to explore, whether on the web or in person. Thanks for sharing so much more about the towns of your childhood!Wyoming Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191673905097458637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-48201302315692632942017-04-02T12:14:59.775-05:002017-04-02T12:14:59.775-05:00This is great stuff, Doris. I'm from Oregon, b...This is great stuff, Doris. I'm from Oregon, but I had the opportunity to spend some time in Illinois when I was researching my great-great-grandmother Martha's story, A Place of Her Own. Martha grew up in Green County near Carrollton, so I spent some time there finding her girlhood home and digging through old files at the courthouse. Also went up into Macoupin County where Martha's oldest sister had settled. A wonderful experience. Thank you for sharing some Illinois history that isn't so well known.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344090002159667626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-44795816385523460642017-03-27T13:50:30.816-05:002017-03-27T13:50:30.816-05:00Doris, I'm so sorry to be late, but here I am....Doris, I'm so sorry to be late, but here I am.<br />Illinois is a beautiful state. I've been through there several times. I remember once driving through on the interstate in the dead of night with a thunderstorm approaching. A huge streak of lightning touched the ground in the distance and sparks flew from the bottom of it. It was terrible and, yet, awesomely beautiful. I have never seen a storm like that anywhere else.<br />Lost Knight Out Of Time looks like an amazing story.<br />I wish you all the best, Doris.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-42331866061130293062017-03-27T13:12:36.266-05:002017-03-27T13:12:36.266-05:00I enjoyed your column, Doris. I've been to Ch...I enjoyed your column, Doris. I've been to Chicago and Peoria. Obviously, I have missed a lot!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723864242105419496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-29625818346208159642017-03-26T23:58:09.576-05:002017-03-26T23:58:09.576-05:00I drive through Illinois a lot, usually on my way ...I drive through Illinois a lot, usually on my way from my home in Indiana to my in-laws' in Missouri--beautiful state! Effingham is our half-way dinner point.Mark R Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685591390353442531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-88049183997402490772017-03-26T20:30:06.566-05:002017-03-26T20:30:06.566-05:00I've never really been to Illinois, unless you...I've never really been to Illinois, unless you count the fact that sometime in 1966 or 1967, I changed buses at a Chicago station on my way from one state to another. I don't count this as having visited since I only saw the inside of that bus station. I regret missing out on seeing parts of Illinois. Good post. Thank you.authorlindathornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605805996356003012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-42122287471227321142017-03-26T17:19:14.922-05:002017-03-26T17:19:14.922-05:00Sorry to say, other than Chicago, Illinois has bee...Sorry to say, other than Chicago, Illinois has been a flyover place for me. But you've given this history lover plenty of reasons to reconsider that status. jrlindermuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204855909246670628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-1004369989662948952017-03-26T14:23:24.306-05:002017-03-26T14:23:24.306-05:00Doris, thanks for sharing a little of Illinois his...Doris, thanks for sharing a little of Illinois history with us. I've spent a little time there, but mostly around the Great Lakes base (both kids' bootcamp graduation). I would've loved to see more of the state.Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-16522507384659975562017-03-26T13:57:01.061-05:002017-03-26T13:57:01.061-05:00Illinois is a very special place which has so Many...Illinois is a very special place which has so Many places which I would enjoy visiting. Galena is one which I would love to see. Your travelogue was great and your books sound captivating.petitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326383614079568432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-67044960212827968462017-03-26T12:56:18.867-05:002017-03-26T12:56:18.867-05:00I was very interested in your Illinois post which ...I was very interested in your Illinois post which sounds fascinating and filled with history and wonderful sites to visit. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)comtravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-83712698592296720952017-03-26T12:27:24.789-05:002017-03-26T12:27:24.789-05:00A very interesting post, Doris/Angela. I think we ...A very interesting post, Doris/Angela. I think we are kindred souls as you are a writer of a variety of genres and so am I. We are also neighbors as my native state and current home is Paducah in West Kentucky. I applaud your penchant for historical research which I'm sure adds authenticity to your books. I'm surprised we haven't met at a writers' con by now. I'm a member of Heartland Writers and have participated in many of their workshops at Cape and Sikeston in past years. In fact, it was at one of those where I met my first editor from Kensington. I wish you success with your books.<br />Linda Swift LSwiftR@aol.com Linda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.com