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What else are you reading? (June 2010 - May 2013) *closed*
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Yah The Host is a stand alone- not series.It's really hard 2 name any specific reasons for me 2 like them. At first it seemed boring, but after the entrance of the cullens, it just got better page by page. And then there is Edward Cullen. She drew this character with her words so beautifully...She draws romance so beautifully in her books, just awesome. Although at Breaking Dawn after Bella was turned into Vamp- it got a bit boring. Now she's writing Midnight Sun.It new version of twilight from Edward's view. It's available on her site as the main copy was somehow leaked on the net.It's not finished yet though
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Yikes.
Yes Yikes :( And she said on her site that she knows who did as she remembers which copy was sent where. It got pretty nasty and then she released them on the site
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Yeah :( and now we fans r suffering cause no1 knows when the whole book will actually be published :(That reminds me - goodreads has a page 4 Mexican Heat's sequel Tequila Sunrise; is this book ever gonna b published? funny thing is, it has marking ratio of 4.40 when it's not even published yet :P
Just curious :P u both r on my fav authors list so i was wonderingI first read your sentence as "peeyew, both are on my fav authors list..." :D
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No. Sorry to say the sequel to MH was shelved.
Josh wrote: Isn't it lovely? The characters are so young but there's something ageless about them.Or I could be totally biased. *g* "
I'm biased, too, at this point, because I know Harper's stories will be unique. She stands out in the crowd.
I loved the fact that Laurie was a contradiction in terms. He was young, but responsible. He could play the part as an actor of an older, experienced character, and yet, he was inexperienced in many ways. I especially loved the conviction of his heart where he and Sasha were concerned.
Josh wrote: "Cait, I read everything Dick Francis wrote. I think he was really underestimated as a writer."Agreed. He is probably most responsible for my book addiction. I was spending pocket money on his books, even sacrificing riding lessons sometimes so I could afford the hardback :)
Josh wrote: "The problem with romance readers (and I say this with affection) is that if they like the characters they ALWAYS want more. It's never quite wrapped up to their satisfaction."
LOL! Hell Yeah... as a romance reader I totally agree ; we always want more :D
I've just finished A Midwinter Prince and it's left me with a problem. It's such a beautiful, strong book, that I can't settle to read anything else! It's a long time since that has happened, usually I can skip from one book to the next no problem.
Jan wrote: "I've just finished A Midwinter Prince and it's left me with a problem. It's such a beautiful, strong book, that I can't settle to read anything else! It's a long time since that has happened, usu..."I agree with you, Jan, it's a gorgeous story. I was able to make the transition to another book because I had Because of the Brave to move on to next. Another wonderful anthology; especially the novella Until We Meet Once More. ;-)
Yup, but I've not got any new Josh to move to! I have started re reading AMP instead! Pity it's 0500, I really should have another go at sleeping before morning.Until We Meet Once More is excellent too, enjoy it.
This time I'm gonna read Vigil by Z.A.Maxfield,which is a sequel to Notturno;I love her writing so really excited to read this one :D
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It's lovely, isn't it Jan?
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Until We Meet Once More is excel..."
I'm woiking, I'm woiking! I'm about to the halfway point on Come Unto These Yellow Sands. It's an odd story. Very emotional and because he's a poet...it has a removed quality to it. I'm hoping it will work, but I honestly can't tell yet!
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I have a feeling you're really going to enjoy this new anthology from Carina Press!
Josh wrote: "I have a feeling you're really going to enjoy this new anthology from Carina Press!"
OMG!! I just checked Carina's web. I didn't even know about this one! U and Z.A.Maxfield on the same book! Can't wait :D
And then there's All She Wrote :D
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Wow ; I still haven't tried any of L.B.Gregg's books yet ; although I know s/he is very popular
Josh wrote: "Jan wrote: "Yup, but I've not got any new Josh to move to! I have started re reading AMP instead! Pity it's 0500, I really should have another go at sleeping before morning.Until We Meet Once..."
You are working too hard, have faith in yourself, I'm sure it will work beautifully. Your stories have never disappointed, even Strange Fortune which I never thought I would enjoy.
Take care.
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Kidnap SO and head for somewhere warm and quiet - its called a holiday!
Josh wrote: "I'm woiking, I'm woiking! I'm about to the halfway point on Come Unto These Yellow Sands. It's an odd story. Very emotional and because he's a poet...it has a removed quality to it. I'm hoping it will work, but I honestly can't tell yet! "It sounds like it will be very interesting to read; another departure from a typical mystery. The cover of Yellow Sands really captures the "removed quality" and the pensive look of Sebastian.
Just finished reading David Pratt's Bob the Book, and just loved it. :D
I've just finished a couple of Z.A. Maxfield's books St. Nacho's and Drawn Together. She writes emotionally beautiful characters. Drawn Together was a light read, while St. Nacho's was darker and rather angsty.I'm glad she's in the anthology - which I've just pre-ordered, because I'm afraid the euro will depreciate in the near future :-)
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Mary, I've heard such great things about BtB. What's it about?
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Well, if the financial world collapses at least everyone will have a couple of books to read for the first day or so.
Emanuela wrote: "I've just finished a couple of Z.A. Maxfield's books St. Nacho's and Drawn Together. She writes emotionally beautiful characters. Drawn Together was a light read, whil..."I Love the the St. Nacho's series, I've read them several times over. My fav is the last one! :D Hopefully we get more of this series...
Drawn Together... Couldn't get past the first few chapters.
Josh wrote: "It's definitely a different approach because Swift is someone with zero interest in solving a murder. He's about as far removed from sleuth as a character can get, so trying to figure out what his ..."Is your writing in this book as spare as it is in your other stories? (Spare but beautifully descriptive is a wonderful skill, by the way.) The reason I ask is because I'm wondering if your writing style is influenced by the authors you mentor, or if it encourages you to try something a little bit different.
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I'm reading a lot of poetry as I write this so it may be affecting my own style. It would be nice if this has a more lyrical feel, but the lyrics may be all in my own head. *g*
When it comes to the evaluations and editing I fear it's more likely me doing the influencing. In fact, I have to guard against that because some of my writing preferences are purely personal -- it's important to remember not to impose that on other writers.
Josh wrote: "Mary wrote: "Just finished reading David Pratt's Bob the Book, and just loved it. :D"Mary, I've heard such great things about BtB. What's it about?"
Here's the link to my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Hopefully it's enough to catch your interest. I think it's a fabulous novel. It is the story about Bob-a 'gay' book-told through his perspective. :)
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Mary, I've heard such great things about BtB. What's it about?"
Here's the link to my review..."
That's a good review. It sounds like Black Beauty for books. I'm afraid if I read it I'll never get rid of another book. :-)
Josh wrote: "Mary wrote: "Josh wrote: "Mary wrote: "Just finished reading David Pratt's Bob the Book, and just loved it. :D"Mary, I've heard such great things about BtB. What's it about?"
Here's the link..."
Thanks! Glad you liked the review. :D
Emanuela wrote: "I've just finished a couple of Z.A. Maxfield's books St. Nacho's and Drawn Together. She writes emotionally beautiful characters."I totally agree ; that's why I like her books so much, while reading Drawn Together I felt like I was reading an yaoi manga; loved it :D
Josh wrote: "I'm reading a lot of poetry as I write this so it may be affecting my own style. It would be nice if this has a more lyrical feel, but the lyrics may be all in my own head. *g*"
I think you've achieved your goal; at least from the excerpt I read it seems to read differently from some of your other stories. That was actually the reason for my question.
I totally understand the editing/revising influence. I had a student ask me once, "When do I get to write my story?" when we were working together. I tried never to make that mistake again.
I've just finished A Beautiful Silence by Lee Brazil. I enjoyed it, it's quite light and short, but the perfect read when I'm shopped out and its cold! It is only available on kindle, so I had to download kindle for the pc, but that's free and there are so many books on kindle that don't seen to be available elsewhere, that I figured it was time.
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Hmm Reading Archer's Heart by Astrid Amara
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I always think that's a great pairing for Strange Fortune.
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Hmm I'm not really into this sort of stories, but yeah I'm enjoying this book :)
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No, I haven't Bella. I've seen all the movies though, does that ..."
Is The Host a different series?
I've never been keen on the vampire thing. Laura Baumbach wrote a story -- Dark of Night or something like that -- and it was probably the first time I enjoyed a vampire story. I know they're hugely popular, though! And getting more popular all the time.
What is it you especially like about the books?