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[Antonella]

Hj wrote: "I'm feeling a little less bad about never having read The Charioteer now that some others have said they haven't."

When you say that you feel ''bad'' about never having read it, do you mean that you are a bit upset you haven't found the time yet to read it?

[Susinok]

I have not read The Charioteer yet either. I will some day.

Right now I am re-reading Spring Affair by B.G. Thomas, since the second one, Summer Lover, comes out this coming Friday.

[Josh]

Kate wrote: "Hi - I haven't posted before, hope it is ok to join in? After reading 'The Dark Horse', I immediately bought a copy of 'The Charioteer' (I imagine most people do!). I'm stunned. Just, mesmerising w..."

Hi Kate. Welcome! I'm glad TDH led you to The Charioteer.

The difficulty with TC is Renault really wrote nothing else like it. But of her historical novels I particularly like The Last of the Wine. I've read it many, many times.

If you admire gorgeous, evocative writing and an uncanny meld of research and intuition, you will never go wrong with any book by Renault.

[Josh]

Loretta wrote: "I enjoyed that one, too. I am about three quarters of the way through The Mating of Michael. I think I will go back and read the first two in the series, also."

I'm about halfway through this.

One thing that has really changed in this genre is that there is no shortage of competently, even well-written books now. I've read a number of m/m titles over the past month, and was pleasantly surprised.

Not so long ago you could pretty well take it for granted that every book was going to be fairly bad. :-) But now you can take it for granted that every book will probably be readable.

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "I just started a discussion thread for Mexican Heat since I'm curious about the writing process with a co-author the way this one was written."

I can sum it up in a word. AGONIZING.

;-D

[HJ]

Antonella wrote: "Hj wrote: "I'm feeling a little less bad about never having read The Charioteer now that some others have said they haven't."

When you say that you feel ''bad'' about never having read it, do you ..."

It's more that just not having found the time yet to read it that make me feel bad. I know that it would add to my enjoyment of The Dark Horse. As I say, for several reasons it should be a book I would like. I bought a copy a while ago (I'm not sure where it is since I moved). But there was always something else I wanted to read more.

I do know that I rather dread reading books which come highly recommended. I've had some disappointments in the past, really not liking books which other people loved.

[HJ]

Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I just started a discussion thread for Mexican Heat since I'm curious about the writing process with a co-author the way this one was written."

I can sum it up in a word. AGONIZING...."

I remembered that! Just not the details.

[Jordan]

Should The Persian Boy be a BOM book? How many of us have it on a TBR pile?

[Jordan]

Josh, yes, I can imagine co-writing the way Johanna said you did to be agonizing. I tried co-writing once in fanfic and hated it. I just assumed one of you wrote part one and the other wrote part two of this.

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "Josh, yes, I can imagine co-writing the way Johanna said you did to be agonizing. I tried co-writing once in fanfic and hated it. I just assumed one of you wrote part one and the other wrote part t..."

In a way that would have made more sense. But then in another, no. Because these were so very much her characters. And the story was really hers. Even though I tried to come up with an outline, it was very loose, so it would have meant trying to write characters not my own into a plot I wouldn't devise. I think I had to have her blueprint. Even when I discarded the blueprint, I was still writing what I thought she was trying for.

It really was a tremendous stretch of writing muscles, and I learned a lot during that process.

But I'm sure it was much harder on Laura -- the whole process of being rewritten? My God. And it's not that what I was writing was better, it was just trying to make the story more crime focused, more true to what my readership would be expecting.

Because the initial edits were: "You're not in here, you're just copyediting her."

And that was a problem in that we were advertising it as co-written.

[Jordan]

If it hadn't been her baby all the way around, then perhaps writing one part from a character's POV that you'd created would make sense, and would perhaps have been easier.

[Alison]

Kate wrote: "Hi - I haven't posted before, hope it is ok to join in? After reading 'The Dark Horse', I immediately bought a copy of 'The Charioteer' (I imagine most people do!). I'm stunned. Just, mesmerising w..."

Welcome, Kate! Of course it's okay to join in! It's good to have you here. :)

[Candice]

Kate wrote: "Hi - I haven't posted before, hope it is ok to join in? After reading 'The Dark Horse', I immediately bought a copy of 'The Charioteer' (I imagine most people do!). I'm stunned. Just, mesmerising w..."

Go to The Persian Boy. She is just wonderful, isn't she?

[Alison]

Antonella wrote: "Kate wrote: "Hi - I haven't posted before, hope it is ok to join in? After reading 'The Dark Horse', I immediately bought a copy of 'The Charioteer' (I imagine most people do!)."

Hi, Kate! We re a..."

I read The Charioteer last year and loved it. I really enjoyed reading the insightful discussion you all had here. That's one I look forward to re-reading someday.

I read The Persian Boy earlier this year and also loved it. I saved it for when I had a good bit of time to read because it's one of those where I wanted to immerse myself in it. It's a beautiful novel and you might learn something, too. I studied Alexander in school, but it's always interesting to get a different perspective on ancient history. I'm interested in reading more of that series. So yes, I also definitely recommend it.

[Candice]

Have y'all read any JON WILSON yet? A MUST READ: A SHINY TIN STAR. This guy can write, for one. Also, he's funny. He makes funny look easy. There's an offhand delivery here that really works. This is a sure thing. Don't miss it.

[Kate]

Antonella wrote: "Kate wrote: "Hi - I haven't posted before, hope it is ok to join in? After reading 'The Dark Horse', I immediately bought a copy of 'The Charioteer' (I imagine most people do!)."

Hi, Kate! We re a..."

Thank you everyone who responded to my message! So, 'The Persian Boy' and 'The Last of the Wine' (assuming I can get hold of a copy) it is.

Antonella - Thank you for directing me to the discussion pages on 'The Charioteer'; it was fascinating. I thought I had so much fairly straight in my head, until reading all of the valid alternative interpretations that I absolutely did not see. I'm left even more stunned by Renault now, in a good way.

[Kate]

Josh wrote: "Kate wrote: "Hi - I haven't posted before, hope it is ok to join in? After reading 'The Dark Horse', I immediately bought a copy of 'The Charioteer' (I imagine most people do!). I'm stunned. Just, ..."

Hi Josh. Thank you for taking the time to reply.

I expected 'The Charioteer' would be fairly stand alone, but yes, I'm hoping the writing style will be found again in other Renault novels. So much was left unwritten - I felt pushed into doing some thinking, but that is why it is so satisfying when the penny drops. I appreciate your recommendation.

[Anne]

I have been reading The Cuckoo's Calling, the author is the pseudonym of J.K. Rowling A really well written mystery. I need to buy the next in the series :)

[Anne]

Kate wrote: "Josh wrote: "Kate wrote: "Hi - I haven't posted before, hope it is ok to join in? After reading 'The Dark Horse', I immediately bought a copy of 'The Charioteer' (I imagine most people do!). I'm st..."

I have read both The Charioteer and The Persian Boy and loved them both although they are vastly different stories. But the writing is superb in both of course :)

I have a couple other of her Alexander books waiting, but haven't gotten to them yet, maybe when I finally get my summer vacation I shall pick them up.

[Josh]

Anne wrote: "I have been reading The Cuckoo's Calling, the author is the pseudonym of J.K. Rowling A really well written mystery. I need to buy the next in the series :)"

The SO is reading the same.

[Anne]

Josh wrote: "Anne wrote: "I have been reading The Cuckoo's Calling, the author is the pseudonym of J.K. Rowling A really well written mystery. I need to buy the next in the se..."

Let us know what he thinks. :)

[Susinok]

I just finished Under the Waterfall by Neil Plakcy. It's book 4 in the Have Body, Will Guard series. Now I have book 5, The Noblest Vengeance started. Catching up on this series.

[HJ]

I've just read Second Helpings by Charlie Cochrane, released today. I really enjoyed it. The blurb makes it sound a bit angsty, but it isn't -- yes, the situation is sad, but the book is all about hope and second chances. It has Charlie's usual down-to-earthness and humour. It's very English in tone and banter, but totally comprehendible (I think). Nice, likeable characters. Highly recommended!

[Jordan]

Susinok wrote: "I just finished Under the Waterfall by Neil Plakcy. It's book 4 in the Have Body, Will Guard series. Now I have book 5, The Noblest Vengeance started. Catching up on..."

Oooh, I didn't realize there was another one already. I need to catch up. Again. lol.

[Jordan]

Hj wrote: "I've just read Second Helpings by Charlie Cochrane, released today. I really enjoyed it. The blurb makes it sound a bit angsty, but it isn't -- yes, the situation..."

ACK. I had to put that on my need-to-own/tbr shelf. lol. I need to read more of her work.

[Jordan]

I'm currently reading Ink: The Not-Just-Skin-Deep Guide to Getting a Tattoo, which is really, really awesome. She goes into all the details anyone wants to know about how tattooing is actually done. For me, this is research for a character who will apprentice in a tattoo shop. But if you are thinking of getting a tattoo, and you haven't yet, you've gotta check this book out.

Though, I'll admit, that section on how it's done, kinda made me not want one for myself. Regardless, I'm still fascinated by the whole thing. lol.

[Alison]

Hj wrote: "I've just read Second Helpings by Charlie Cochrane, released today. I really enjoyed it. The blurb makes it sound a bit angsty, but it isn't -- yes, the situation..."

I was going to pick that one up. Thanks for reminding me. I do love her down-to-earthness.

[Karen]

Hj wrote: "I've just read Second Helpings by Charlie Cochrane, released today. I really enjoyed it. The blurb makes it sound a bit angsty, but it isn't -- yes, the situation..."

Good to hear. I just started reading it today. I'm taking a (short) break from the Donald Strachey series, having finished Death Vows (Book 9) this morning.

[Valerie]

Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Kate wrote: "Hi - I haven't posted before, hope it is ok to join in? After reading 'The Dark Horse', I immediately bought a copy of 'The Charioteer' (I imagine most people do!). I'm stunned. Just, ..."

I started and stalled at about 30% on Hell & High Water. It seems long to me too, but maybe it's just not what I'm in the mood for. A lot of world building stuff gets a bit boring for me. I took a break to read Maybe This Time by A.M. Arthur and I'm really enjoying it so far.

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

I read Hell & High Water. I did enjoy it but I thought it was a bit too long. I will read the sequel though. I am now reading The Death of Friends which is book five in the Henry Rios series. I know this is one of the saddest books in the series so I am also going to read a shifter book alongside it to cheer me up when I get to the really sad parts :)

[Josh]

Valerie C wrote: " I took a break to read Maybe This Time by A.M. Arthur and I'm really enjoying it so far.
..."

She seems to be getting a push from Carina. I haven't read anything by her. How is she?

[Susinok]

A.M. Arthur is pretty good. I've read most of her books. Sometimes her stuff is outside the box, which is a good thing. :)

[Idamus]

Josh wrote: "Valerie C wrote: " I took a break to read Maybe This Time by A.M. Arthur and I'm really enjoying it so far.
..."

She seems to be getting a push from Carina. I haven't read anything by her. How is..."


I like what I've read so far, my favourite is book 1 in the Cost of Repairs series

[Anne]

Susinok wrote: "A.M. Arthur is pretty good. I've read most of her books. Sometimes her stuff is outside the box, which is a good thing. :)"

I agree, I like her books too.

[Valerie]

Idamus wrote: "Josh wrote: "Valerie C wrote: " I took a break to read Maybe This Time by A.M. Arthur and I'm really enjoying it so far.
..."

She seems to be getting a push from Carina. I haven't read anything b..."

I've read 3 from the Cost of Repairs series and liked them.

She has a few others that look interesting. I'll probably go back and read No Such Thing after I finish Maybe This Time.

[Idamus]

Valerie C wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Josh wrote: "Valerie C wrote: " I took a break to read Maybe This Time by A.M. Arthur and I'm really enjoying it so far.
..."

She seems to be getting a push from Carina. I haven't ..."


No Such Thing is the only one I didn't like, I see I left it on hiatus at 30%, but can't remember why right now, it's not a DNF though so it could just be my mood at the time

[KC]

This weekend i read Marshall's My Favorite Uncle which i enjoyed very much, it's smart and funny and moving and just really really good.

Then yesterday i started Alexis Hall's Shadows & Dreams. I liked (so-so) the first book in the series, but i wasn't sure i wanted to read the second one. Anyway, i'm glad i'm giving it a try. So far it's much better than the previous one, funnier somehow. Great supporting characters.

[Valerie]

Idamus wrote: "Valerie C wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Josh wrote: "Valerie C wrote: " I took a break to read Maybe This Time by A.M. Arthur and I'm really enjoying it so far.
..."

She seems to be getting a push from ..."

I'll probably try it since I am intrigued by the couple. They are not featured but they are friends of the MC, Ezra, in Maybe This Time.

[Valerie]

KC wrote: "This weekend i read Marshall's My Favorite Uncle which i enjoyed very much, it's smart and funny and moving and just really really good.

Then yesterday i started Alexis Hall's [boo..."

I keep putting off reading [book:Iron & Velvet|18144453] for some reason. I think I loved Glitterland so much I fear I'll be disappointed in this series. I've read mixed reviews, and I'm not loving paranormal stuff as much as I used to.

[KC]

Valerie C wrote: "KC wrote: "This weekend i read Marshall's My Favorite Uncle which i enjoyed very much, it's smart and funny and moving and just really really good.

Then yesterday i started Alexis ..."

Iron & Velvet is really nothing at all like Glitterland. It's not endearing in any way. It's not a romance. It's a mix of the "sarcastic brooding detective", noir-ish atmosphere, and urban fantasy. The fantastic elements are cool. I don't like the main character, but there are supporting characters that are pretty great.

[Susinok]

KC wrote: "Then yesterday i started Alexis Hall's Shadows & Dreams. I liked (so-so) the first book in the series, but i wasn't sure i wanted to read the second one. Anyway, i'm glad i'm giving it a try. So far it's much better than the previous one, funnier somehow. Great supporting characters. [boo..."

Good to hear. I liked the first one quite a lot. I used to read a lot of snarky urban fantasy, and this series seems to have that feel. I haven't started the second one yet but I will soon.

[Sabine]

I'm skimming through a lot of fanfiction( The Professioonals) ;-)

[Alison]

Valerie C wrote: "KC wrote: "This weekend i read Marshall's My Favorite Uncle which i enjoyed very much, it's smart and funny and moving and just really really good.

Then yesterday i started Alexis ..."

Iron & Velvet and Glitterland are extremely different. One's very emotional and a bit dark and kind of delicate and poetic and the other's a blood 'n guts urban fantasy adventure. Good to hear that Shadows & Dreams is better. I have it, but I have't been in the right mood for it yet. I enjoyed the first one, but it did wander a bit sometimes.

[Josh]

Idamus wrote: "Valerie C wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Josh wrote: "Valerie C wrote: " I took a break to read Maybe This Time by A.M. Arthur and I'm really enjoying it so far.
..."

She seems to be getting a push from ..."

*splutter*

Ya think? ;-D

[Josh]

Valerie C wrote: "KC wrote: "This weekend i read Marshall's My Favorite Uncle which i enjoyed very much, it's smart and funny and moving and just really really good.

Then yesterday i started Alexis ..."

It looks interesting though. I've considered buying it a few times.

[Josh]

Sabine wrote: "I'm skimming through a lot of fanfiction( The Professioonals) ;-)"

LOL

[Sabine]

Josh wrote: "Sabine wrote: "I'm skimming through a lot of fanfiction( The Professioonals) ;-)"

LOL"

JGL ?

[Jordan]

Sabine wrote: "Josh wrote: "Sabine wrote: "I'm skimming through a lot of fanfiction( The Professioonals) ;-)"

LOL"

JGL ?"

I believe so. Yes.

I have one piece of fanfic by JGL on my kindle, but haven't had a chance to read it yet. ;-)

[Susinok]

I am reading Second Helpings, a contemporary by Charlie Cochrane. Is is a low key, slow build romance. A bit too low key in places.

[Mtsnow13]

Just finished listening to Rhys's Dirty Kiss series on audiobook, and re-read/completed Lou Sylvre's Loving Luki Vasquez series. So many books, so little time!