Questions???? And Maybe Answers

[J. W.]

Mary, Mary, Mary... :-)

[Mary]

I know Jeanne!! Believe me,I know!!

[Anji]

Sophia wrote: "Yes, we are, Anji! I was waiting a little, but I can get it up this week for lists to be added. I know I've got a good one started already in my head. :)"

Got mine saved on my PC. Will pop upstairs in a bit and post it.

[Sophia]

J. W. wrote: "Great question Anji.

Sophia, I have decided to clean out my TBR pile and the list I will create, I will keep until it is empty. So, as I mark off books, I'll keep submitting the same list until t..."

That's a fab plan and I might snitch it a few times this year, Jeanne. :)

[J. W.]

My pleasure... I like to share.

[Patricia]

there is a book i think i came a cross within the past couple weeks but now cant recall whrere i came across it - here or on a blog post.

the book i know someone had mentioned was like north and south and i want to say it was austen related too .

[J. W.]

Recently I read No Such Thing As Luck: A North and South Variation. Don't know if that is the one you are thinking about. I loved it. I know there are more and more N&S variations that our goodreads friends have read. They'll response with their suggestions. Hopefully, you find what you are looking for. Good luck.

[Anji]

A few other North and South fan fiction books that come to mind are:

A Heart for Milton: A Tale from North and South and In Consequence: A Retelling of North and South both by Trudy Brasure and
Northern Rain: A North & South Variation by Nicole Clarkston.

Ms. Clarkston has also written some JAFF:

The Courtship of Edward Gardiner: A Pride & Prejudice Prequel and Rumours & Recklessness: A Pride and Prejudice Variation.

[Mary]

Patricia,it might have been Pack Clouds Away or True North. Both fantastic stories and highly recommended!!!

[Patricia]

Thanks for your help! I feel though it was suggested for fans of austen and nortrh and south.

It was recent that ive seen it

Ive read northern rain Anji. Its one of my favorites! :)

[Mary]

Oh,I loved Northern Rain!!! Sigh!!

[Sophia]

Ope, I see the one I was thinking of was mentioned. Hope you find the one you were looking for Patricia. :)

[Sheila]

I am reading From Pemberley to Manhattan and can't figure out several words as it seems English is a second language for this author. Can any one help me with this "dwelled" word? Stabbed, drilled??? Maybe...dueled?

“The Detective? Mr. Doug Brooks?” He was angry. Like, I’m-turning-werewolf-in-the-full-moon angry. I couldn’t help nodding. “I knew I should have dwelled him to death!”

There is also an exclamation, "Owwwwnnn" and I cannot for the life of me decide if she/he means "oh, no" "Oooohhhh!" or what. Help please.

[Chelsea]

"...dwelled him to death." Sounds like someone with powerful mind control! :-P

If you reverse translate the word into Portuguese and back, the word is "lived," so I would assume it was just a poorly translated way to say "I knew I should have killed him".

I don't know about the "Owwwwnnn" though!

[Sheila]

I finally decided it meant dueled or dueling as they were playing with light sabers at a Star Wars event.

[Sophia]

I haven't heard these terms, either. Sorry, Sheila!

[Sheila]

Thanks for checking in. I am hoping the author reads my review and lets me know.

[Don]

Hi,

This may be a bit off-the-wall. However, I am curious if back matter in a Kindle book prevents you (the reader) from going to the "leave a review" page. My stories usually have "Afterward," "About the Author," "Other books by the Author," and "End Notes." I know I am getting more reads than ratings.

So I am curious.

Don J.

[Sophia]

Don wrote: "Hi,

This may be a bit off-the-wall. However, I am curious if back matter in a Kindle book prevents you (the reader) from going to the "leave a review" page. My stories usually have "Afterward," "..."

Hi Don!

I'll offer my two cents. I don't think it has very much to do with readers seeing the 'please leave a review page'. I think they are either the type who will do reviews or not. Having the page link to the review section is certainly helpful and a good reminder, but I think most who do reviews know how to access the places and get there on their own with or without the prompt link.

Maybe some others can chime in with their opinions or experiences, too.

Great question!

[Don]

Thank you. I just was wondering if seeing "The End" and then getting another five or six flips before the book hits 100% may have been a roadblock.

[Sheila]

I, for one, always leave a review but I don't always put my rating on that intended page as many times I want to think about it and then I rate and review all at the same time BUT I always leave a review.

[Don]

I always appreciate your thoughtful reviews. This has just been a puzzler for me as I know I am getting many more readings than ratings/reviews.
Sheila wrote: "I, for one, always leave a review but I don't always put my rating on that intended page as many times I want to think about it and then I rate and review all at the same time BUT I always leave a ..."

[Sheila]

I will admit that before I retired I left very few reviews. I didn't read that much but then had so many other things going on in my life. I do know one person on this site who has young children and reads voraciously but says she can't find the time to post reviews. Working 8:30AM to 5PM, travel times to/from work, shopping for and preparing dinner, then laundry, cleaning, church, etc. keep many busy. When my children were young we also had team practices and meets, which were sometimes several hours away. Those are what the average married with children women face. Then if there are medical problems or the need to help your children with academics, etc. time flies. Don, I do know authors want feedback but I guess part of our modern hurrying around society takes that away. Most of us are not the Darcys or Elizabeths who have time on our hands to read to each other and discuss books.

[Don]

I find that I do not leave many reviews, but do try to offer a rating on all the ones I read.

[Sheila]

Don wrote: "I find that I do not leave many reviews, but do try to offer a rating on all the ones I read."

I would hope others leave rating even more now with your efforts to let us all know how important they are to you...and to other authors. Good luck with your writing.

[wosedwew]

I always do a rating -- but seldom write a review for anything less than 4 or 5 stars. I'm also more likely to write a review if there are only a few reviews posted.

Does Amazon count ratings from readers who don't write a review?
It doesn't seem so.

[Teresa]

I review every book I read. I don't know how good the reviews are as I'm kinda new to it on GR but I always like to say something about what I've read.

[Patricia]

non book question. theres a comemorative coin released in honor of jane austen. im looking at it and theres a big difference between the prices.

what are the difference between them? whats silver proof, gold proof, etc

if any did buy one, which one did you buy? i think i could only afford the 10 pounds one

[Sheila]

Patricia wrote: "non book question. theres a comemorative coin released in honor of jane austen. im looking at it and theres a big difference between the prices.

what are the difference between them? whats silver..."

Anji or the author, Joana Starnes, are both British and here on Goodreads so you might address your question to either one of those and hope they know the answer.

[Anji]

Patricia wrote: "non book question. theres a comemorative coin released in honor of jane austen. im looking at it and theres a big difference between the prices.

what are the difference between them? whats silver..."

Patricia, I've got the £10 one which comes in a lovely presentation pack. It opens up and has photos and quite a lot of information about Jane Austen in it. The pack, which is pictured on the Royal Mint website, is about the size of a CD case. Please be aware that there will be postage to pay on top of that £10 purchase price. The coin in the pack is the same as the one that'll be going into general circulation over here, but as it's uncirculated, it has none of the wear and tear that circulated coins accumulate over time. I guess I might possibly collect a few of those as well!

The other, considerably more expensive ones, have precious metals in them, hence the price.

Now I'm waiting to get my hands on one of the new £10 notes due out later this year!

[Patricia]

Anji wrote: "Patricia wrote: "non book question. theres a comemorative coin released in honor of jane austen. im looking at it and theres a big difference between the prices.

what are the difference between t..."

"The coin in the pack is the same as the one that'll be going into general circulation over here, but as it's uncirculated, it has none of the wear and tear that circulated coins accumulate over time. I guess I might possibly collect a few of those as well!"

this is the part thats getting me confused. circulated, uncirculated?

[Anji]

OK Patricia, let's see if I can clear this up for you.

The coin in the pack that cost £10 (plus postage) is EXACTLY the same coin that will be going into use as general currency in the UK, unlike the others featured on the Royal Mint website. So you ARE paying a premium for a coin that's only worth £2 at the moment, but you DO get the presentation pack as well, and it may become more valuable over time, too.


"Brilliant uncirculated", is one of a number of terms used to describe the condition of coins, usually of most importance to coin collectors:

"NOTE: This is one of a set of standards often used to determine the value of a coin to collectors. Ranging from best to worst, these grades are brilliant uncirculated, uncirculated, about uncirculated or almost uncirculated, extremely fine, very fine, fine, very good, good, and about good."

As you can see from this, it's the top of the list. The coin is beautifully shiny; no marks or scratches whatsoever. It hasn't been handled by any number of unknown people, jingled around in pockets or purses, clattered about in cash registers in shops or bags of change that come from the bank.

Hope this helps clear things up!

[Talia]

Does anyone know if SJ Nixon has more stories other than The Darcy Madness? https://www.amazon.com/Darcy-Madness-...

I would love to read more.

[Lenora]

Talia wrote: "Does anyone know if SJ Nixon has more stories other than The Darcy Madness? https://www.amazon.com/Darcy-Madness-...

I woul..."

I Just looked up SJ Nixon And that is the only book that comes up but 2 books came up for Sterling Nixon, Arcadia and Seven Days hope this helps

[Talia]

Lenora wrote: "Talia wrote: "Does anyone know if SJ Nixon has more stories other than The Darcy Madness? https://www.amazon.com/Darcy-Madness-......"

Thank you!

[Ahnya]

I was looking for something else and ran across this book Searching for Mr Tilney on amazon. It is only $2.50, but I was wondering if anyone knows anything about it or the author. I have never read anything by her.

[Sophia]

Ahnya wrote: "I was looking for something else and ran across this book Searching for Mr Tilney on amazon. It is only $2.50, but I was wondering if anyone knows anything about it or the author. I..."

I enjoyed her Searching for Captain Wentworth which is a similar timeslip story. It was a gently-paced, heartwarming style story. I know a few members have read it so maybe they'll be able to give you a better idea about this particular one.

[Teresa]

Ahnya this is my review of Searching for Mr Tilney. Hope it helps.

/www.goodreads.com/review/show/1966785926

[Ahnya]

Teresa wrote: "Ahnya this is my review of Searching for Mr Tilney. Hope it helps.

/www.goodreads.com/review/show/1966785926"

It did, thank you.

[Talia]

Does anyone know the name of the S & S sequel where Willoughby comes back after Marianne is married? Thanks!

[J. W.]

Would that, by any chance, be Jack Caldwell's The Three Colonels: Jane Austen's Fighting Men?

[Talia]

J. W. wrote: "Would that, by any chance, be Jack Caldwell's The Three Colonels: Jane Austen's Fighting Men?"

No, but I loved that book. It was so great. Thanks for helping.

[Debbie]

Talia wrote: "Does anyone know the name of the S & S sequel where Willoughby comes back after Marianne is married? Thanks!"

I know I've read it, but I don't remember the name, either. Now it's going to bug me too!!

[Lenora]

while looking for booksI came across these two for free
According to Jane by Danielle Thorne and
Jane Austen and Names by Maggie Lane

[Talia]

Debbie wrote: "Talia wrote: "Does anyone know the name of the S & S sequel where Willoughby comes back after Marianne is married? Thanks!"

I know I've read it, but I don't remember the name, either. Now it's goi..."

I hope you remember!

[Rose]

Willoughby's Return by Jane Odiwe, Marianne is married and her husband is called away

[Sheila]

Willoughby's Return: A Tale of Almost Irresistible Temptation

[Talia]

Sheila wrote: "Willoughby's Return: A Tale of Almost Irresistible Temptation"

Thank you Rose and Sheila. That is the one I was thinking of. I appreciate the help. :)

[Debbie]

Yep! Phew! Now I'll be able to sleep tonight! Thanks!

[Talia]

Debbie wrote: "Yep! Phew! Now I'll be able to sleep tonight! Thanks!"

Your dedication to my unknown book title is appreciated. :) Glad you can rest tonight!