Hi Karan,Thanks for the friend add. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I noticed you have two teenagers...I have three. Life is always interesting isn't it? They certainly make the season Merry and Bright :) I look forward to our friendship.Laurie
If you want to decline my friend request thats ok...I would delete the request but i dont know how ...lol
Hi Karan, We have a lot of books in common. Would love to be your friend and chat.
Nothing to FearThere's nothing to fear -you're as good as the best,As strong as the mightiest, too.You can win in every battle or test;For there's no one just like you.There's only one you in the world today;So nobody else, you see,Can do your work in as fine a way: You're the only you there'll be!So face the world, and all life is yoursTo conquer and love and live:And you'll find the happiness that enduresIn just the measure you give;There's nothing too good for you to possess,Nor heights where you cannot go:Your power is more than belief or guess -It is something you have to know.There is nothing to fear -you can and you will.For you are the invincible you.Set your foot on the highest hill -There's nothing you cannot do.~ Author Unknown
Here is a blurb about my new book—ON THE CREST. Comments welcome: Tige Anderson goes through a series of emotional, physical and psychological adventures in this coming-of-age roller coaster, balancing his life among his romantic trysts, his ambitions, his humanity and his gay best friend. The one thread that connects all of the people in his life is the fact that the cycle of life puts everyone through a series of ups (‘on the crest’) and downs. Whether an individual winds up on top of the wave or under it depends on them. Prologue:[A mind full of shadows which form long, dark points that pierce the heart through and bring to consciousness the fierce pain of reality. Hooded specters that travel through space and time gathering up pieces of memory and bringing them together to form one melted block of pain and pleasure called the past.Were it possible to disintegrate as happens to dreams and tender moments. As powerful as these dreams and tender moments seemed at their inception, we come to realize that they are made of invisible particles of nothingness. Were it possible to just vanish like hopes made of tiny particles of nothing so would I be free of reality. And in that vanishing, would I finally be able to find peace.]Those thoughts flooded Tige’s mind as he sat and watched the pointed shadows caused by the brand-new-morning sun crawl across the floor in front of him. He had been all alone in the solarium since the middle of the night awaiting the sunrise as he did on many nights since he was put into that place. It was his favorite time of day. Anymore, each minute of the day was filled with painful recollection and doubt except for this brief, fleeting moment. It was a time, it seemed, that the earth, like him, was confused. It brought him solace to think that at this very moment, the entire universe, or so it seemed, was in a state of doubt and he was not alone. It was the time when day was pushing back night, eliminating the last vestiges of darkness to assume domination and live out its brief lifetime before dying and willing its realm to its brother called ‘tomorrow’. It was a time of starting over, of another chance. Days rolled in one after the other like the waves at the beach. It made one think that no matter how tragic the events that occurred in one solar period, there was always another; there was always another wave.Tige sat in his robe and pajamas on one of the couches in the solarium watching the morning sun get stronger, watching the streams of light come through the bars on the windows, hoping that the attendant would not yet realize that he was not in his room, which was where he should have been until breakfast which was still two hours away. He had done this so many times in the past but he was never discouraged from continuing to enjoy his moment of peace, but rather would endure the lectures from the staff about how everyone there must obey the rules so that all there could accomplish what they came there for.The reward that he got from this solitude was worth any reprimand which may have followed from the staff. He knew that his time remaining there was brief and he could continue this practice somewhere else. This was his time to savor the self-induced, companion-until-death torment brought about by events which had happened before and could not be changed. This was his time to not only enjoy the companionship of hope for tomorrow, but also to flog himself with memories and guilt for things that he had been instrumental in bringing to existence. He had to torture himself for what he had done or for what he had not done. With an almost painful enjoyment, Tige watched the single line of gray smoke from his cigarette and recalled the days past. He watched the ashes fall off like expended days gone by. He watched the orange line of fire racing toward its end.Again, comments welcome.The book can be purchased at barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com, authorhouse.com and many more sites. Thank you. Tony Carmine.
re: Amy Li actually liked 'confessions of an ugly stepsister' more than 'wicked' but i think that's because i saw the musical first, and the plotline of the musical (even though it's based on the book) is pretty different and much neater? so i felt like the book wasn't as strong; i've heard most ppl who read the book first end up loving both the book and the musicalboth (and many of maguire's books) are twists on classic fairy tales =) i think he does a good job giving you an alternative perspective that's really believable (as far as fairy tales go anyway =P)
I loved Wicked, but don't know if you would like it or not. I tried to read Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by the same author and hated it so I never finished reading it. Maybe the reason I loved Wicked so much is because I'm a huge Wizard of Oz fan. It's worth a try, though. You might love it.
Karan, I SO appreciate this. If you read Where The Rain is Made and Sojourn With A Stranger, I want to show my graitude by giving you a free book. Just let me know by e-mailing me at kcelestebryan@aol.com when you purchase and I'll send you a free book to chose among three. I also write under another name, and I know you'll love these books.Here are some reviews on Where The Rain Is Made on Amazon and Goodreads. These ladies were so kind to me, and I don't know them. You are very kind too to put them on your shelf. I'll talk to you soon. All my best, KatCome celebrate with me! You can view the reviews on Amazon.com too. * * * FIVE STARS First off let me start off my saying . . . I loved Where the Rain is Made! I predict this book to be a best seller. It is so good that words can’t describe it, but I will try. I enjoyed everyone from Cesca to Meko and everyone else in between. I read the electronic version and at three hundred plus pages, I sometimes have a hard time sitting for so long staring at a computer screen. I have to tell you that when I began reading this book I found myself glued to the seat. My husband ended up cooking dinner for me as I was engrossed in this book. Where the Rain is Made is a pleasure to read. There are not many books that come along like this one, but when they do, watch out. I am now on the hunt to read more books by K. Celeste Bryan. Reviewer for Cheryl's Book Nook: http://cherylsbooknook.blogspot.com * * * New K. Bryan fan! By war "lv2rd" FIVE STARS I just have to say I would and have recommended this book to all fans of paranormal and historical romance. Bryan writes a great story! This is the story of Ethan Gray aka Meko, a time wanderer Cheyenne Dog warrior, and Fracesca Duvall, a white woman taken captive by him. The story starts off with Meko being sent back in time to try to save as many of the Cheyenne as possible but not interfere with the outcome of battles. Cesca and her father and brother live in Colorado looking for gold as so many settlers did at the time. Where The Rain Is Made starts off with action and Im telling you it doesn't stop until the very last period. The Dog Soldiers attack the mining community and she is taken prisoner by Meko. Her brother is taken prisoner by a more ruthless soldier and the same one that killed their father. Cesca and her brother go through so much after they are captured but she remains a strong heroine, and that is what I really really like about this book. She does not cower, and only begs for her brother to be spared. I like the strength and that would be expected as she becomes the Dog Warriors wife. Bryan had me go through a gamut of emotions with this book. I was laughing, fearing, crying, and there were so many moments of heart wrenching emotion with the hero and heroine. Bryan also introduced me to so many historical things I did not realize, ie: Dog Soldiers, had no idea they existed, she really did her homework on the back story here. There were many scenes with indian celebrations,and traditions. The story has a great twist at the end and I look forward to Bryan writing a story on Mountain Lion maybe?! I will be revisiting this book many many times. * * * Wendy From Goodreads had this to say: “This is a great book! I highly recommend reading it! Plus the author is a wonderful person in general and responds graciously to all her emails! Ethan Gray aka Meko, a time traveling Dog Soldier is called upon to go back in time from his modern day life to help his people, he meets his fate with Francesca (Cesca) the green eyed wildcat, when the Dog Soldiers are warring on the mine camp her father and brother are at. She is captured by Meko, and wow...does the story ever keep you glued to it. There was suspensful moment after suspensful moment. The conflicts and hurdles were just non stop but the love story was so touching. Plus Bryan gives you so much great history about the Cheyenne in the book. I went through so many emotions with this book. I laughed, there were numerous times I felt my heart just clench in my chest for Cesca and Ethan. I havent read an Indian romance in a long, long while, but Im telling you WHERE THE RAIN IS MADE is a great book. I will be revisiting it frequently to say the least.”
Karan, thank you so much for friending me. I love Theresa Madeiros' books too. Great writer.Don't forget to stop by my web site and check out Where The Rain Is Made. Very good reviews on Goodreads and in the market. A new SHELFARI group just opened for READERS. Check it out here and join us for some fun talking about our favorite erotica books and authors. We will be holding some contests for free book give-aways too. JOIN HERE: http://www.shelfari.com/groups/35032/discussions Again, thanks for friending me.Kat Bryanhttp://www.kcelestebryan.com.
I loved Z's story, but Rhage is the one that I feel in love with. I have a place in my heart for Dragons...so I vamp that turns into a Dragon....Oh yes, THAT's my male!LOL
LOL!!!! Already very, very much hooked on these! I have all of them now from Amazon. Read the first one this past Monday! Anyway, I'm reading the 4th now. Let me know if you want to borrow any of them. I'm willing to share the "Brothers". Swoon! : )
Yes, Sci-fi and Fantasy are my genres. I'll be reading Dragonflight again next week so I'll be ready for discussions on TwlightMoms. I absolutely LOVE PERN! But, I've been reading these books for 25+ years now. LOL
thanks for youyr responce :).
Yeah I live in the West Ashley part of Charleston. Though originally I am from a small town called Lenox Mass. But I have been here since 1980. Love it here. The only place I can see myself moving to is San Diego. One of my favorite places to visit.
Well let me know what think of Gaiman.
I am still on here....these Sherrilyn Kenyon books are good.....I cant wait to get to Acheron.
Vampires, Witches & Were’s all that would like to invite you to participate in the ABC contest starting on July 1, 2008.I will post a thread that has the letters of the ABC's list, then start your own thread for example mine would be Sherry's ABC's and list the books that you read with those letters has the first letter in any title of book, it doesn't have to be in the genre either. Each person will be responsible for sending me their points via the group email at vampireswitchesweresallthat@yahoo.com. For every book you read during the time period (until the next letters are posted) you will receive 10 points in the email you must list the title, author, and pages so that if there is tie, we will use page count to break the tie. Everyone is eligible to win, even admin's as a third party will be keeping track of the points for me...so post the books you read...I will post the first letters on July 1.As always happy reading.. Show me the books he loves and I shall know the manfar better than through mortal friends.~ Dawn Adams ~
Hi karan
Hi I would like to invite you to my group Lynn Kurland bookclub, I just recently created my group and I would love to have you as my member, if you want.
Check out my group...Vampires, Witches & Were's all that
