Romantic Historical Fiction Lovers discussion
JUST FOR FUN
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If there was a DVD of it I could play in slow motion, I think I would learn it for myself!
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For those of you as fascinated with the Georgian age as I am, you might wish to check out my recent blog posts on the Four Georges.
With the salacious tidbits I've unearthed, (adultery, bisexuality, and bigamy) I'm beginning to think I'm writing an 18th century National Enquirer!
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Okay, ladies. I have a question. Just purchased Jude Devereaux's Knight in Shining Armor. Anyone read it?
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Yes. Quite a few years ago. It's considered rather a romance classic.
That's good! I'll let you know what I think when I'm all done... :)
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I just did and several members of this group read it and loved it.A Knight in Shining Armor
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I really loved A Knight in Shining Armor...good time travel romance classic for me...Jude Deveraux at her best, I thought. But then, I love sex scenes...
I think I'm going with Jill here. Not crazy about it. But then, I'm a really picky reader!
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I tend to go along with Jill's opinion on many books -we only tend to differ greatly on Georgette Heyer!
I almost recommended Beauvallet as a good pirate read but don't think she'll be crazy for it. It's rather over the top but I was very amused by it.
Have you read it R.I.?
No, but I've added it to my to-read list! Looks interesting...
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I know she did! She nominated it for our book shelf several days ago and I posted a link to her review and shelved it for our group.
Emery, have you read Rafael Sabatini? Have you, Jill? It's old school, but lots of fun. He wrote Captain Blood and the Sea Hawk.The Sea-Hawk
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Emery wrote: "That's great Emily! We'll spread the word."Thank you, Emery. I uploaded 'High Stakes' to my iPad a couple of days ago....Brava!
I wish you every success - Wonderful storyline ;D
Emily
Jill wrote: "Thanks Emily. I just downloaded it."Jill, You're very, very welcome! ;D I hope you really like the characters and the dilemmas each one faces.
~*~ Emily
Emily wrote: "Hi Everyone,
Under the 'Just for Fun' category, A.V. Harrison Publishing has put JENKINS: Confederate Blockade Runner on Kindle-Sale for $.99.
Will Eliza Colburn marry the suave opportunist, or..."
I downloaded it too, Emily.
Good luck with it.
Under the 'Just for Fun' category, A.V. Harrison Publishing has put JENKINS: Confederate Blockade Runner on Kindle-Sale for $.99.
Will Eliza Colburn marry the suave opportunist, or..."
I downloaded it too, Emily.
Good luck with it.
Emily wrote: "Hi Everyone,
Under the 'Just for Fun' category, A.V. Harrison Publishing has put JENKINS: Confederate Blockade Runner on Kindle-Sale for $.99.
Will Eliza Colburn marry the suave opportunist, or..."
I downloaded it also. Thanks for the heads up!
Under the 'Just for Fun' category, A.V. Harrison Publishing has put JENKINS: Confederate Blockade Runner on Kindle-Sale for $.99.
Will Eliza Colburn marry the suave opportunist, or..."
I downloaded it also. Thanks for the heads up!
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For lovers of English history - Here's a link to an original Jacobite poem. The idea woke me in the dead of night so I had to follow the muse!
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I remembered MISFIT mentioned a while back that does the treadmill while reading. I thought I could never handle such a balancing act, until I noticed a "lip" on the elliptical that is perfect to prop my Kindle. I also avoid having to wear my reading glasses by increasing the font setting. I got the best workout in a long time and got to catch up on reading as well!
Glad to join here. Just love historical ficton and romance. writing an historical ficton but also write Sci Fi which also has historical fiction elements. :)) - well spans two centuries.
Emery wrote: "A whole new way to multi-task! Hey guys, today I tried an experiment- 60 minutes on the elliptical machine with my Kindle! I remembered MISFIT mentioned a while back that does the treadmill while..."
I read my kindle on the oscillator which is good for the bones. !!
Books also go well with the exercycle!Shelley
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Shelley wrote: "Books also go well with the exercycle!I agree! There's nothing like burning off a few calories and getting a reading fix at the same time :)
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Emery wrote: "Hi eveyone!I've been offline more tha unusual this week due to traveling (book promotion stuff) but I just took a moment to update my personal blog for the week and wanted to share this with you ..."
Phobic Dawn - Katy Walters.
Loved it.
C.J. I'm glad you agree! I'm traveling on vacation now and missing my quiet minutes cycling away with a book in one hand....I also notice in the airport bookstores that romantic historical fiction sure does take up a lot of shelf space....Shelley
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Technology never ceases to amaze me. There is now an application whereby authors can personalize you ebook. Here's the link for more info:http://kindlegraph.com/
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn67JJ...Maya BanksTessa Dare
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And the costumes are fabulous!
Emery wrote: "Absolutely hilarious book trailer made by Historical Romance author Tessa Dare for a new Highland trilogy by Maya Banks.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn67JJ...Maya Banks[author:T..."
It was really good! Funny stuff.
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And the costumes are fabulous!"
I can't find it!
Thanks for the videos, Emery- what a treat!
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Have you read Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor? I am finally going to read it, as part of a read-a-long on HF-Connection. Feel free to join in the duscussion, the read a long officially runs 3/18/2012 - 4/14/2012.
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Emery wrote: "Hi eveyone!I've been offline more tha unusual this week due to traveling (book promotion stuff) but I just took a moment to update my personal blog for the week and wanted to share this with you ..."
Thanks for sharing! Beautiful dance! ;o)
Emery wrote: "Hi eveyone!I've been offline more tha unusual this week due to traveling (book promotion stuff) but I just took a moment to update my personal blog for the week and wanted to share this with you ..."
Emery, I just discovered these beautiful videos. I'm a baroque music junkie, and I love reading an historical romance before bed to the accompaniment of period music on my iPod. Also, I always wondered how women moved around in those wide dresses. Now I can picture it much more clearly when I read books from that period. Thanks so much.
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Hi Gerrie,
We are kindred spirits. I too listen to Baroque music when I read and when I write. My all time favorite pieces are Corelli's La Folia and Bach's Harpsichord Concerto in D minor which will always be the "theme song" for THE HIGHEST STAKES. I am also very fond of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto#3. Here are some of my favorite links for your listening pleasure:
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Wow, Emery, what great videos. And the 3rd is my favorite of the Brandenburg Concertos (although I love all of them). I love the Bach accompaniment to your book video (which is absolutely beautifully done), and your book is on my to read pile (if it were a movie promo I'd run out and see it immediately). I love horse racing books (I couldn't get enough of Dick Francis' books) and couple that with an historical romance, what a treat.My favorites are the English Baroque composers - Handel, Boyce, and Purcell above all. I do have the Corelli concerti grossi, which I love (and the Christmas Concerto is one of my favorites), and I want to add more Vivaldi to my collection. Bach, of course, is in a class by himself, and I like anything by him. Some of my favorites (next to the Brandenburgs) are the 4 Orchestral Suites and the violin concertos. I also love Baroque vocal music, and have a number of operas, cantatas, oratorios, and the like. So you can imagine what a delight it is to read to this music. I also imagine writing to it as you do must be the same. I would think that the music so deeply immerses you in the Georgian period that it really helps you with the flow of your story and vividly recreating that era on paper.
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Hi Gerrie! It truly does! I love the era and the music. I'm not familiar with Purcell or Boyce, I'll have to check them out. I love Pandora radio for that. Have you tried it? You can enter a composer and they generate a play list for you. It's great for trying new things.
Emery wrote: "I love Pandora radio for that. Have you tried it? You can enter a composer and they generate a play list for you. It's great for trying new things." I will definitely try Pandora radio. Thanks for the recommendation.
Ah, the Brandenburg Concertos...I wrote almost every paper during my university years at Univ. of Rochester, sitting in the stacks with my little cassette player and headphones, playing them as I wrote.Strangely enough, I can't listen to them when I'm writing fiction; only non-fic or analytical essays.
They remain my go-to music, though, for quiet relaxation and meditation. Thanks for the links. I haven't listened for a while and could use a boost. :)
--MRM
Mary, I agree. There's nothing like Bach for perfectly, almost intellectually, controlled passion.Shelley, Rain: A Dust Bowl Story
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I am looking for a recommendation for a general place/time period: Scotland/Wales either 17th or 18th century. I loved Outlander (read multiple times), but not that whole series. I'm looking for a summer read that captures a similar feel for adventure, history, and romance.I also loved The Winter Sea, Susanna Kearsley, set in Scotland 1708 and present day. So, I'm looking for a "if you liked that, you'll like this" kind of answer. Thanks in advance.
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I've been offline more tha unusual this week due to traveling (book promotion stuff) but I just took a moment to update my personal blog for the week and wanted to share this with you since I know several among you enjoy dancing. My post is The Magic of the Minuet and you must check out the first Youtube video. It's absolutely entrancing!
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