Misfit's comments
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Misfit's comments from the European Royalty group.
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Mandy wrote: "Misfit -
I followed your link - hysterical rant!
Love the blog. I've not read either of her novels, but I might have to try them now. Also, the name of her blog and the story...I remember listening..."
Mandy, Susan's blog is fun to follow. Love it when she posts the search inquiries (you'll know what I mean when you see them). I'm looking forward to her latest, never enough books on the R3 period. I understand there won't be a saintly perfect pure as the driven snow Richard in this one either.
She stated it on one of her promotional videos (I think you can find them on You Tube. I'm at work and YT is a no-no). I also recall she stated that as a fact in her author's notes. Here's a good rant,
http://susandhigginbotham.blogspot.com/2...
Interesting opinions. I honestly did not care for the writing, I thought it was very mediocre. I can see how some would find the witch angle fun and entertaining but I still get hacked off because PG went all over the net and in her notes and said it was fact that Jacquetta was a witch. If she had just said she made it all up.....
Try reading some of the comments at the boards at PG's websites. They really seem to believe all of this.
The White Rose by Jan Westcott is about Elizabeth, and quite favorable. Boy R3 sure comes off as a baddie in that one.
Susanna wrote: "Go! Go!"
You are such an enabler :p
Jennifer wrote: "Susanna wrote: "*rubs hands together in anticipation*"
Me too! I'm having another off day (maybe an off week) at work... I need something :)"
Susanna wrote: "*rubs hands together in anticipation*"
Yes and it's DebMac's latest. I never would have known about it except for the fact that Harriet reviewed it :p
**edited** Just checked the library's site and it's in transit. Maybe Thanksgiving weekend I can read it.
Let's pray we're not all thinking of gravy drenched muscles next Thursday :0
Jennifer, stay tuned I have at least one more in the pike just waiting for it to come in from the library.
I felt the ending was very abrupt, as well as wondering where in the heck she plans to take the Bess/R3 relationship. I hope she doesn't do what I think she's going to do but I'm not holding my breath.
One thing that bothered me was I really didn't get any *chemistry* between Elizabeth and Edward, for a couple that surely was a love/lust match.
I'll ditto Hannah but I'd also add Gone with The Wind.
I'll have to think (although I heartily agree with Cathie's suggestions. Reading slumps suck, a had a huge one last December when I'd been housebound for three weeks. I finally ended up picking up old favorites *comfort books* for a reread.
Robin wrote: "Oh I love her portrayal of William. After seeing some of him in Penman's series on Henry and Eleanor, it was great to read about his life. "
When you've finished TSL and you're madly in love with William have fun reading A Place Beyond Courage. I just loved the way EC portrayed him as a small boy.
(im) patiently waiting To Defy A King in May. That is to be the story of William's daughter Mahelt (I think that's it) and her marriage to Roger and Ida's son from A Time of Singing.
Chrissie wrote: "God Misfit - wouldn't life be a bore if we all thought the same. I wouldn't like that at all."
One more reason I love GR, we can disagree so politely not like at Amazon. You should see the comments kellie just got on her two star of The White Queen as well as the comments for Barb's one star of Tears of Pearl over at Amazon. My my my.
Chrissie wrote: "Misfit, I really know you like her and Penman too. On that alone I have bought Shadows and Strongholds and Here be Dragons. I will start there and see where it takes me. It is so hard to put a fing..."
Chrissie, I so agree. I've had more than one book where everyone's raving about it (Pillars anyone?) and I'm sitting there wondering if I had a different book. I'm sure it works in reverse as well. That's life, as long as we agree to disagree politely :)
I saw the other thread but I haven't a clue where to find that (it would be nice), so I haven't jumped in to comment.
Chrissie wrote: "I haven't read the book, so I shouldn't open my mouth, but I will any way. Don't you think generally that it should NOT be necessary to read the follow up book to appreciate the story? A book in it..."
While this book never dragged for me (I was already a confirmed Chadwickholic), I can understand why it would for some. Nothing whatsoever to do with the writing, it's just that the earlier parts of William's life aren't necessarily action packed.
*snort*
Susanna wrote: "And honey - don't forget the honey!"
I'm beginning to think it's a required topic in writing bad romance novels for dummies.
Vow of Seduction
"her breasts peeped out like twin melons, lushly abundant and full. He wanted nothing more than to pluck the sweet flesh to readiness, to such and plunder her breasts with his lip and tongue."
"After long delicious moments he added his thumb and pressed against her engorged bud. She cried out loud, her juices bathing his fingers."
"The honey-drenched walls of her sheath contracted around his fingers."
"He shouted out as his essense exploded inside her. Simultaneously her honey-drenched muscles contracted tightly around his shaft again and again.........Kat cried out as her flesh throbbed and her honey flowed, the little contractions inside her milking his seed into her womb."
Gwen Bristow's Calico Palace has just been rereleased. My favorite tale of old California and the Gold Rush.
There's always the original edition of Harold, with some more reasonable prices,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/00992...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0099272...
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchRe...
I wouldn't want to wait either. I'd still recommend comparing the price at Amazon UK if they have it in stock.
Robin, it appears Sourcebooks will reissue both Harold and A Hollow Crown. AHC will be first in '10 with Harold in '11. If you can wait that long.
