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Arwen

Arwen

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I am a romance author, published poet, professional tarot reader and reader. My writing partner is the incredibly gifted and talented, Cai, who I have been friends with for over 30 years now. We have three books with Ellora's Cave the first of which was released in May 2008 to excellent reviews. We write as Marilu Mann and can be found online... more »
  • Co, USA
  • member since August 6, 2007

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  • Changing Times
    • Rated 5 stars

    “I am one half of the writing team so of COURSE I'm giving this one fives stars. You can check out the real reviews on the website. http://www.greatmta.com/blurbs.shtml#reviews”

    Arwen wrote this review Wednesday, July 9, 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Samantha James kept me up last night. I started this book because I couldn't find the one I was currently reading. I adore James' other books so I knew I could expect a pleasant read.

    What I didn't expect were the gothic undertones. I kept hearing Heathcliff pacing about the moors of Yorkshire as Simon revealed his tortured soul. I can't remember the last time a hero has been so brutally challenged by life as Simon Blackwell. James truly roasts this man on a hot fire.

    And our feisty heroine Annabelle whom everyone calls Anne or Annie is more than spunky. She's a terror on two legs when she decides that enough is enough and her marriage is no longer convenient. When she sets out to tear down Simon's walls, all bets are off.

    I cried while reading this one. I became utterly involved with Simon and Annie as they traversed the rocky road of love. This is not your typical romance. It starts out by actually obeying the rules of society and forcing two people together simply because they were caught kissing.

    Thank you Samantha James. You are now on my "automatic buy this author" list.

    ”

    Arwen wrote this review Sunday, August 26, 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Dragon Heat
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Just read this one. I got it at the Romance Writers of America's conference in Dallas. I ADORED it. It made me laugh outloud. I told my writing partner, Cai, that she just had to read it.

    It's a paranormal with a twist. Here there be dragons but they can't get here without help. The heroine has a secret and everyone wants her. She has just found out that her dragon roommate is now on this side in the form of a drool-worthy male.

    Allyson James is laugh out loud funny. There is a large cast of characters but she deftly weaves them in and out of the main story line. You can be assured I will be on the look out for the next book in this world.”

    Arwen wrote this review Sunday, August 26, 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Swan Song
    • Rated 5 stars

    “This is a haunting book that will stay with you for a long time. I am not a fan of horror. In fact, I stay away from it. This novel's gripping themes of post-nuclear fallout, redemption and seeking amazed me. I read other McCammon books because of this, but this is the one I will read over and over again. Part lyrical part discordant, Swan Song tells the tale of a young girl and the friends she gathers with her on her search. A post-apocalyptic Wizard of Oz in some ways... you can draw definite archetypes between her companions and the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow. The villain in this book is the Devil himself and the people he manipulates to do his bidding.

    I hope you will read this one. It will haunt you for many years to come.”

    Arwen wrote this review Monday, August 6, 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Akhenaten Adventure
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Picked this up on a whim. I enjoy children's literature and this intrigued me. What a delightful find! It has a very British flavour to it. You are introduced to a pair of twins who at the age of 12 undergo a very frightening experience that reveals them to be djinn (genie) and quite powerful ones at that.

    Kerr builds his world precisely and you learn of the various tribes of djinn as well as the politics involved. The twins mother is the djinn in the family and her family members show up to whisk the kids off on a very high adventure.

    This is not sweet, fluffy children's literature. A character dies. People are hurt. The children learn that their powers can harm as well as help and they suffer the consequences of using their powers unchecked.

    If you enjoyed Harry Potter, you might like to check this one out. I liked it well enough to watch for the sequel and order the third one as well.”

    Arwen wrote this review Monday, August 6, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

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