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Post by EbonySilvers on Jan 10, 2005 21:25:40 GMT
Thanks, Ditto, Pixie, and Deborah! Could some of you tell Psychonetic how much DitD is in pounds and all that? I tried to get the system to tell me but since I'm NOT in the UK, it won't. Stupid system. Apprciate it so much!
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Post by nightnurse on Jan 11, 2005 7:34:04 GMT
Sure can Ebs ... ;D Psycho, I paid $19.30 including shipping, which at todays rate is £10.26...and you'll love it
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Post by EbonySilvers on Jan 12, 2005 3:53:34 GMT
Thank you, NightNurse!!!
I'm all bouncy again - or as bouncy as you can be when you can't breathe. Princess Plum Jade and I just got our first review for the American Civil War novel. And guess what -- The reviewer is British! It's from Coffee Time Romance
Rating: 5 Cups! (Their Highest rating)
The Valmont family is a corner stone of the Creole community in New Orleans but has always flirted with scandal and Angele Valmont is no exception; but, they are facing the biggest yet. The war is casting its dark shadow over the Valmont family and secrets and switching loyalties are threatening to be its downfall.
The Yankees are destroying the once genteel way of life that the people of the South held dear. They may not be able to fight back, but they can make the Yankees as unwelcome as possible and Major James Darling is feeling it keenly. An encounter with Angele Valmont changes his opinion of a real southern welcome and he falls deeply in love with her. Angele is more than aware that society would never accept a match between a southern lady and a Yankee Major. Her sister Charlie’s come out year is underway and she is terrified that her actions will jeopardize her sister’s chances of a good marriage. Charlie Valmont has her own ideas and has set her sights on a possibly even more scandalous match, her disowned childhood sweetheart Wesley Leighton.
Séverin Valmont is determined that his cousins take their rightful place in society and will not approve their choices no matter what the cost to their hearts. However Angele finds her passion for James will not be denied and she flouts convention and takes him as her lover, and then marries him in secret. When James’ long forgotten transfer request to join troops at the front is granted, he leaves Angele with the promise that he will return to care for his family. Weeks later Angele is devastated when she hears news of his death and realizes it is too late for her to show the world how much she loved him.
My Secret Yankee was a joy to read. It is rich in historical detail without being over powering. In fact, the attention to detail gives real depth to the characters and the plot and really brings New Orleans to life. Although the plot pivots on the love affair between Angele and James, it is complimented by the long standing relationship of Séverin and his lover Antoine and their constant tap dancing to keep there love on the right side of respectable, as well as the emerging romance of Wes and Charlie. The reticence of Angele to acknowledge her relationship with James could be a huge obstacle for the character to gain any sympathy. However, Ms. McKinney and Ms. Masion draw such a vivid description of society and its restrictions you cannot help but feel her and the agony she goes through when she realizes her mistake of not publicly acknowledging her love for James.
This book is both uplifting and heart wrenching at different times, with even a few sparks of humour thrown in. I only wish Wes and Charlie and Séverin and Antoine had books of their own.
Gen Thomas Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books
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Post by marilyn on Jan 14, 2005 1:16:36 GMT
;D May I add a WOHOO for you and Plummy!
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Post by EbonySilvers on Jan 14, 2005 4:29:29 GMT
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Post by EbonySilvers on Jan 15, 2005 5:39:20 GMT
I've been nominated at "Preditors & Editors" for their annual readers poll!!! I don't know who did it but I seriously want to hug them! ;D ;D ;D Now that I've recovered from the shock of THAT, I'd like to solicite anyone who read DANCING IN THE DARK and liked it to please go vote for it. It is up for "Favorite book/e-Book" in the "All Other Genres" section. Here is the direct link: www.critters.org/predpoll/novel.shtml Thank you!
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Post by EbonySilvers on Jan 17, 2005 3:18:48 GMT
I'm up to #5! You guys are great!
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Post by Pixie on Jan 17, 2005 9:16:24 GMT
*g* just voted for ya! ;D
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Post by EbonySilvers on Jan 17, 2005 15:27:13 GMT
Thank you! ;D And I hope to see your name on there next year!
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Post by Pixie on Jan 17, 2005 17:00:16 GMT
lol! Well... here's hoping
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Post by EbonySilvers on Jan 24, 2005 1:50:47 GMT
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Post by Ditto on Jan 24, 2005 10:17:39 GMT
I clicked that 'free story!' I must say I wasn't expecting something so explicit!
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Post by EbonySilvers on Jan 25, 2005 3:49:20 GMT
Which one are you reading??? And I'm NOT explicit. I'm STANDARD, thankyouverymuch. My publisher says so.
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Post by Ditto on Jan 25, 2005 8:38:54 GMT
You're never standard Ebs, you're exquisite.
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Post by EbonySilvers on Jan 27, 2005 4:12:03 GMT
You are so sweet, darling Ditto! And pretty damned exquisit yourself! I am exhausted. They are trying to kill me at work!
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Post by Ditto on Jan 27, 2005 10:59:38 GMT
This is what comes of being promoted!!! Hope you still have time to write at least.
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Post by EbonySilvers on Jan 27, 2005 22:41:02 GMT
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Post by EbonySilvers on Feb 2, 2005 16:02:31 GMT
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Post by Pixie on Feb 2, 2005 18:08:30 GMT
Fingers crossed!
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Post by NLSpikette on Feb 9, 2005 14:09:19 GMT
Hey Ebs, congratulations on all the success that you´ve had over the past few months pet, as I said when you emailed me with the news you were being published, no one deserves it more! As soon as I get home I´ll be ordering my copy of ´Dancing in the Dark´and can´t wait to get stuck into it, if I trusted the Poste Restante service in Peru I´d have it posted now ;D. Long may your success continue, and be a great inspiration to all the other budding authors here at BS!!
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