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    You wonderful, wonderful writer! You did it! What old favourites, new writers recomended by friends and good old Hugo couldn't... You returned my reading mojo to me *does a happy little dance*

     

    I read and reread your prologue, to the point that I missed the bus I intended to take, and then went on to pick up my book, which I now have made headway in. Finally! My mojo had been gone for more than a month...

     

    I'll send you full comments by PM later... but you can already guess I enjoyed it at least a little, no? *cracks up*

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    Hi Beth!

     

    So, that's it, you're finally in HK? *grin* How is it going? Are you settled in a nice place?

    Hope it's as awsome as it sounded!

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    That and a wayward mojo, yes. *laughs* I'll be sure to give you the full review!

     

    ah. Wel I think the 'best' advice I can give is to take it one step at a time and not put yourself under undue pressure... Just take on one little task after another and see how it brings you to the final result just by magic! *most convincing look* Seriously, I'm sure you'll do great!

     

    I'm fine I guess... bored with myself if that even makes sense *laughs*

     

    *hugs*

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    oh dear, I was worried of where this might be going for a minute Nice image, thanks! *cracks up*

     

    hope you're having a great We!

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    haha, yes, cookies are our secret weapon to pull people away from reading... we're going to take over the forum and turn it in a tea and cookie salon *cracks up*
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    I guess that's what makes them fun and 'mysterious'... not sure I'd want to anger those bodyguards of yours though! *laughs*

     

    Thanks! Thought it was cute as well, and sort of matching with my username.

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    *grabs a stash of cookies before they get eaten by actual readers* I sort of started The N
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    Hi!

     

    Just wanted to let you know I have NOT forgotten about the prologue you so kindly sent me. I've started it and LOVED the beginning: the style is unsual and you give it a lot of atmosphere right from the start, a good mix! *grin*

     

    I'll finish it tomorrow and give you a more complete opinion!

     

    How's everything for you? Hope you are having a great We and your jaw is behaving!

     

    *hugs*

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    Hi Louise!

     

    Have you had time to look at The Camel Bookmobile yet? If not, there's no rush... I'm just curious to see what you make of it. *grin*

     

    I hope all is well for you!

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    *cracks up* I don't know that author Kell, but you've definitely put me off ever touching one of her books... In a good way *laughs* For me I guess predictability depends on the quality of a book: if it is really well written, if the journey in itself is interesting, I wont mind the ending being predictible. But sometimes books only rely on the suspens they generate with twists and turns and don't have much else to offer... Predictibility spoils them. But I wouldn't apply that to to 'known mechanisms' such as 'the criminal getting caught in crime stories': of course we know from the start that he will be, and the book does rely very much on suspens, but the important thing is to know who he is and why he did it, no? When I read Waiting by Ha Jin recently I accidently saw a spoiler which summed up the way it ends. At first I thought it would spoil it for me, but it didn't: first because it's a really well written book which is all about the journey, and second because eventhough I knew the 'rough shape' of the ending I had no idea how the characters woud get there or what significance it would really have... So predictibility can be a very fickle thing.
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    Oh do, do, do! *laughs* It's a lovely little book for us readers
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    Very nice reply Giulia! While I agree with those who say we shouldn't pay too much attention to such comments (and keep to nice places such as this one where this type of comments doesn't exist *laughs*), I think your answer was perfect. And I completely understand you wanting to quiet that dumb poster (besides, I'm a big fan of Daniel pennac, so I love that you used his quote. Did you read his book or just see the poster which was made of it?)
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    Ah GCSEs, of course! Well good luck with them then :D

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    Well then he won't be disapointed, the story IS fascinating. *grin*
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    That one looks great!
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    Yup, and here I was thinking everyone would label me as a grouch for starting it *laughs* Seems like people love to rant... *cracks up* The depth of stereotypes about readers really is quite something.
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    Hi Ben! Haven't seen you much around the board lately, how are you? I was excited to see you now have a blog! Left you a comment but I'm not sure you've seen it. ;-)

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    Ah yes, it did become rather repetitive at some point. But you never know, we could get some surprising stories yet *laughs*
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    I think there already is a thread on this somewhere... It was google for me.
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    Ice Hockey

    Chimera replied to frankie's topic in Sport

    I wanted to give it a go but can't find it in the french programs either.
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    Ooh yes, I remember those from my summer jobs in shops. So annoying! *laughs*
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    I agree with all of you... That comment sounds like this person was trying to 'appologize' for being a reader... which is sad! Books are part of my life and I'm sure there are far more 'life exclusive' 'hobbies' than that
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    Play.com is really good for this too. It ships free everywhere, plus for those of us in a euro country we can pay in
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    Ice Hockey

    Chimera replied to frankie's topic in Sport

    Ouch, that must have hurt just watching. *shudders*
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    *shakes head* Glad you caught yourself on time sir! Talking of FUN things in my moaning thread ?? Please let us all rant in peace without distracting positive thoughts :lol:
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