Charlie Courtland

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I graduated with honors from the University of Washington with a B.A. in English Literature with an emphasis on Creative Writing and a minor in Criminology, but apparently I can't spell or edit. I know, it's a mystery! However, I'm terribly gifted when it comes to critiquing works of fiction, writing reviews, promoting and making other writers famous. It's a gift really...just don't ask me to proofread or facebook without committing typos. If you feel the need to point out a typo, I will feel the need to defriend you immediately.

I am the voice and founder behind the international blog sensation, "Bitsy Bling Books."

I've written 3 genius books although not everyone seems to think so (those people are idiots) and have reviewed hundreds (and
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Published on December 09, 2012 18:25 Tags: bitsyblingbooks, book-bash, book-readathon, read-a-thon, readathon
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“How could I insist on equality when I was unwilling to do what life demanded to be equal?”
Charlie Courtland, The Hidden Will of the Dragon

“I've found when a person does not have the luxury to weigh morality one does not ponder, but does what must be done.”
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“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”
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“Writing a novel is a terrible experience, during which the hair often falls out and the teeth decay. I'm always irritated by people who imply that writing fiction is an escape from reality. It is a plunge into reality and it's very shocking to the system.”
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message 20: by Debbi

Debbi Thank you for friendship Charlie :)


message 18: by Anthony

Anthony Chavez Happy early birthday Charlie! Always enjoy your bitsy bling reviews =)


message 17: by Milton

Milton Esitubi Mary Anita And The Second Liberation In Kenya Consider reading this book for dramatic entertainment full of African passion and flavour, culture, social life and politics.


message 16: by Graham

Graham Parke Hey! Good to have you aboard ;)


message 15: by Thomas

Thomas Amo Hi Charlie! Thanks for the friendship, Look forward to reading you soon!
Tom


message 14: by Ed

Ed Rambeau Thanks for accepting my friend request, Charlie. You seem like an interesting person and quite an accomplished author as well, so feel free to tell me more about yourself and perhaps we can grow to become even greater friends. I, myself, am a singer/songwriter/actor who has recently turned author. My 2 top ten recordings were CONCRETE & CLAY (as a singer) and NAVY BLUE (as a writer)...both in the early 1960's.

Regards, and have a great day, Ed

http://www.edrambeau.com


Katherine Marple I like the new profile pic


message 12: by P.Q.

P.Q. Glisson Hi Charlie!
Her Sanctuary by P.Q. Glisson
Thanks so much for becoming my friend on goodreads. I would love for you to check out my debut novel, Her Sanctuary, which is available at over 25,000 bookstore websites worldwide including amazon.com and The Book Depository and just recently, BooksonBoard.com.

As my friend, please feel free to peruse my profile and see what I'm currently working on.

Please help me spread the word by recommending it to your friends and if you are a member of a book club, perhaps you could suggest they put it on their reading list?

Being a self-published author, I AM the marketing team so any help you could give, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again!


message 11: by Kate

Kate Thank you so much for the add!


Katherine Marple I just got Dandelions in the mail. I will be finishing the PIF Book of the Month "Heartless" this week and will start yours this weekend. Can't wait. I love the cover.


message 9: by Jaree

Jaree Francis Cool pic ;) Thanks for accepting the friend-vite, hope all's well with you

- Jay


Katherine Marple Just ordered a copy of Dandelions in the Garden. Will review it probably within the next three weeks. I'm really starting to get stacked up with these PIF books! :) Yours was the one I was most interested in because the front cover picture is stellar.


Shalonda Williams-Lynard Just grabbed a copy of your book Charlie. I do hope that all is well. Peace


Shalonda Williams-Lynard Hey There, Thank you so much for the friendship. I am glad that we are. Have an awesome weekend! Peace


Stuart Hi Charlie, Truly delighted to be one of your friends on GoodReads.

To happiness and success, Stuart


Kensington Roth Hi Charlie,

I respectfully would like you to consider my spy-thriller for your next review.
"Able Danger" sets the international espionage spectrum of sequels for avid readers and has been adapted to film by the author for moviegoers to view agent Harrison Court-006 on the silver screen. The book-to-film project is in development for production. I can provide the PDF file for your review. I value your consideration and await your response.

Regards,
Kensington RothAble Danger Able Danger by Kensington Roth


message 2: by Jen

Jen Knox I look forward to reading your work


Charlie To all my tweets, follow me on twitter @ http://twitter.com/bitsyblingbooks


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