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Ginny is an author, speaker and blogger with wide ranging interests.

Her purpose as an author: To enrich the lives of readers by producing original and thought provoking fiction that engenders emotion, entertainment, imagination and inspiration.

She is passionate about the violin and classical music, art and culture, personal development, meditation, dance, travelling, sports and watching great films.

She has been referred to as a ‘drama queen’ due to her fondness for period dramas and the occasional melodramatic outburst.

An accomplished violinist with a background that includes playing in two amateur orchestras, her early career involved an executive position for Qantas Airways and extensive travel experience, before taking a leading role i ...more

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I am a professional violinist, so your book "The Virtuoso" sounds interesting! I entered your giveaway. Have you ever read the book: " Beethoven's Hair?" You might enjoy this book! Marge Rose

Virginia Burges Hi Marge!

Nice to meet you and thanks for getting in touch and entering my recent giveaway. I'm glad you like the premise of my novel.

Do you play in a…moreHi Marge!

Nice to meet you and thanks for getting in touch and entering my recent giveaway. I'm glad you like the premise of my novel.

Do you play in a chamber ensemble or an orchestra, or solo gigs?

The Virtuoso was read by Adelia Myslov, (the concert violinist who recorded the classical soundtrack that was written to accompany it), prior to the book's publication and I'm relieved to say she enjoyed it and commented to me that it was "very real".

The story behind our collaboration is on my blog: http://wp.me/p4F0sV-wT

As a violinist you may also be interested to know that the music score for the soundtrack is also available.

I hadn't heard about 'Beethoven's Hair' until you mentioned it, I'll definitely be checking it out!

I have been reading 'Conversations with Beethoven' by Sandord Friedman which I found brilliant!

I hope you'll consider giving The Virtuoso a go, here are all the reviews on rhapsodyinwords.com: http://wp.me/P4F0sV-Dw

If you do, I'd love to hear your thoughts...

Best wishes,
Ginny(less)

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Virginia Burges It came to me during a violin practice session. I have written about the inspiration behind The Virtuoso in more detail in a recent blog post: The Pat…moreIt came to me during a violin practice session. I have written about the inspiration behind The Virtuoso in more detail in a recent blog post: The Path to Publication: http://wp.me/p4F0sV-jZ (less)

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“The true mathematical science is that which measureth the invisible lines and immortal beams which can pass through clod and turf, hill and dale. It was for this reason, it was accounted by all ancient priests the chiefest science; for it gave them power both in their words and works.”
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“It struck me tonight how music mirrors life. Fleeting ephemeral moments, made up of beauty, sadness, joy, hope and despair. Melodies which are written in both major and minor keys. Flowing and fleeting. You can’t hold onto it, or keep it from changing. Our emotions possess the evanescence of a note.”
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“I’ve found from my own experiences that the world generally gives you back what you believe about it, like a mirror reflecting our role in it.”
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“Mothers are the ultimate executives. Instead of raising profits they are raising humanity.”
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“When she played it they were one – she didn’t know where the Nagyvary ended and she began.”
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“Mothers are the ultimate executives. Instead of raising profits they are raising humanity.”
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“Almost suspended, we are laid asleep In body, and become a living soul: While with an eye made quiet by the power Of harmony, and the deep power of joy, We see into the life of things.”
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