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Rachel Rossano
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June 2008
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Duty (Rhynan #1)
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2012
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4 editions
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Grace by Contract (Once Upon a Duchy, #1)
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2020
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2 editions
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Honor (Rhynan #2)
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2015
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3 editions
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The Mercenary's Marriage
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2006
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5 editions
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Wren
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2013
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3 editions
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Rumpled Rhett (Once Upon a Duchy, #3)
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The Crown of Anavrea (Theodoric Saga #1)
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2004
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5 editions
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Reclaiming Ryda (Once Upon a Duchy, #2)
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Word and Deed
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2012
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Mercy (Novels of Rhynan, #3)
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Writing: Returning Characters
Having just finished up the rough draft of Mercy, the third novel in the Novels of Rhynan series, I am now plotting the fourth novel. Tentatively titled Courage, this one is going to feature a lot of old favorite characters, but the chief of them, is my hero, Darnay. Readers have glimpsed him growing up as the series has gone on. So, here are some glimpses of what we have already seen.
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“I don't see why you two can't get along."
"It is a personality issue," Rathenridge muttered.
Dentin looked at him. No emotion, no reaction, simply bland observation. "Yours?”
― Duty
"It is a personality issue," Rathenridge muttered.
Dentin looked at him. No emotion, no reaction, simply bland observation. "Yours?”
― Duty
“He sounded far too eager, even for him. “What is wrong with it?”
Oris climbed the pen gate, launched himself from the top, and landed in the dirt of the aisle. “Why do you ask? What makes you think anything is wrong with it?”
He pulled an exaggerated grimace.
I laughed. “No farmer willingly hands over animals unless there is something wrong with them.”
― Rumpled Rhett
Oris climbed the pen gate, launched himself from the top, and landed in the dirt of the aisle. “Why do you ask? What makes you think anything is wrong with it?”
He pulled an exaggerated grimace.
I laughed. “No farmer willingly hands over animals unless there is something wrong with them.”
― Rumpled Rhett
“Fine. The wife hates the goat. I traded for it for the novelty of goat’s milk, but it ran dry three weeks later. It is an old, cranky nanny who loves climbing on the roof and eating the thatch when she isn’t in the kitchen garden wreaking havoc.” Oris groaned. “I promised the wife I would kill it soon, but I can’t bear to do it to the creature. It can’t help it if it’s bored.”
― Rumpled Rhett
― Rumpled Rhett
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“In the land of Ingary where such things as seven-league boots and cloaks of invisibility really exist, it is quite a misfortune to be born the eldest of the three. Everyone knows you are the one who will fail first, and worst, if the three of you set out to seek your fortunes.”
― Howl’s Moving Castle
― Howl’s Moving Castle
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1. A Goon is a being who melts into the foreground and sticks there.
2. Pigs have wings, making them hard to catch.
3. All power corrupts, but we need electricity.
4. When an irresistible force meets an immovable object, the result is a family fight.
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1. A Goon is a being who melts into the foreground and sticks there.
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8. One black eye deserves another.
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10. It pays to increase your word power.”
― Archer's Goon
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"Who, me?" said Howl. "I assure you, my friends, I am cone sold stober." He got up and stalked upstairs, feeling for the wall as if he thought it might escape him unless he kept in touch with it. His bedroom door did escape him.”
― Howl’s Moving Castle
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― Howl’s Moving Castle
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― Dark Lord of Derkholm
“He picked up the skull and knocked an onion ring out of its eye socket.
"I see Sophie has been busy again. Couldn't you have restrained her, my friend?" The skull yattered its teeth at him. Howl put it down rather hastily.”
― Howl’s Moving Castle
"I see Sophie has been busy again. Couldn't you have restrained her, my friend?" The skull yattered its teeth at him. Howl put it down rather hastily.”
― Howl’s Moving Castle
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Ysa wrote: ":o D I am currently waiting for Olivia to reply to me so I can enter her giveaway for Wren. :o D I can hardly wait!"Cool! :)
I love Moriah's name too! :) Thankfully we get to know her a bit better in the sequel. I am trying to get a couple of scenes with her in it. She is an interesting woman. One has to be to be married to Aiden (Rathenridge) after all. ;)You liked Dentin so you will probably be glad to hear that he is the main character for the next book in the series. :) Tomas, Brielle, and Landry have all make appearances and I am not even halfway through yet. I am discovering that I really love writing sequels. :)
I love the name Brianna too. :) Brielle was named by a reader and the name has definitely grown on me. Wren's name sort of inspired her. When I thought of the name I though of a small woman with brown hair and an unassuming appearance with unusual character. Her eyes are her only truly remarkable physical feature, but they give insight into what she is truly feeling, as Tourth learned. ;)Who is your favorite male character of the two books?
LOL!!! I can just imagine the chaos I have created inadvertently. I love that you enjoyed the book and Wren's character so much. :)
Me too. When I was writing her, I kept thinking how much I would love to have her confidence and ability to read people and situations. Oh, and having her set of skills with knives and weapons would be neat too. ;)
Ysa wrote: "Your books are awesome. ;o D Wren is my new favorite book ever. lol"*happy dance* I am so glad you are enjoying them. :)
I feel well thanked, Ysa. ;)I have a hard time summarizing my reading habits too. Though, I do prefer fiction to non-fiction...usually. :)
Ysa wrote: "Thank you for adding me, Rachel! It really made my day. :o D":) What kind of books do you enjoy reading?
Sarah wrote: "Thanks for adding me!!!"Thank you for sending the request and you're welcome. :) What kind of books are you interested in reading?
Um... That is a hard question. :) Archer's Goon, Howl's Moving Castle, and all of the Chrestomancy books are all great. Homeward Bounders was one of the first books of hers that I read. The Dark Lord of Derkholm and The Year of the Griffin are also great. I know I am probably not helping you here. :) Sorry, there are too many good books to choose from.
