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Erica a

Erica a

My name is Erica Abeel and I've published 5 books. "Conscience Point," my latest novel, is a reinvention of the central love triangle in "Brideshead Revisited," but set among New York high-flyers. It's coming out in soft cover in May from Unbridled Books. I'm also a journalist and regularly cover the film beat for indieWIRE.com. I've... more »
  • New York, NY, USA
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Erica a’s last login was Friday, October 30 2009.

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  • Hajra B

    Hajra B says

    Okay ill definetely start off with Conscience Point, Ive ordered it ;). And I shall also read The White Tiger, I shall get back to you on my thoughts soon!
    Hajra :)

    posted 4 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Hajra B

    Hajra B says

    Okay ill definetely start off with Conscience Point, Ive ordered it ;). And I shall also read The White Tiger, I shall get back to you on my thoughts soon!
    Hajra :)

    posted 4 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Hajra B

    Hajra B says

    im going to read your books!! and i think every writer is amazing, let alone one that has published five ;) i was wondering what made you make white tiger a favourite, i was wondering whether i should read it, i mean something about makes it seem typical and cliche, but then again you cant judge a book by its cover right. thoughts?? oh btw im hajra, im 15 and i live in london :)

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Sherring D

    Sherring D says

    I'm sad to say that I did not finish the book. I had heard such great things about the book and Diaz was even a guest on the Tavis Smiley Show (which I love!). The book did not hold my attention and I had to give up. I'll pick it up and restart another time.

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Scott C

    Scott C says

    Most of the Kindle books run between 5 and 10 dollars. I love the paper experience as well, but the Kindle is an inexpensive way to check out new authors. Saves the environment too. I can grab a book for between free and $10 and then if I like the author, I'll buy the actual book. What's nice is the profitability to you (the author) is still pretty high. I think you get a third of the retail price they charge if memory serves.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Scott C

    Scott C says

    I looked on amazon and it lists the paperback at 11.95 and the kindle version at 24.95. Is that right?

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Gunter Nitsch

    Gunter Nitsch says

    Hi Erica, Sorry I didn't reply sooner. I did check out your HuffPo blog that day and loved your writing style!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • tapbirds

    tapbirds says

    I just purchased Conscience Point today . . . I look forward to reading it soon!
    Thanks for your thoughts regarding Balzac's vision . . . it helps. But I still felt that the book left many characters dangling - - even if that was Balzac's attempt. However I will keep ruminating on this . . . often novels grow on me over time and thought . . . as well as discussions over cabernet!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Gunter Nitsch

    Gunter Nitsch says

    Hi Erica, my wife and I are avid readers of the Huffington Post. I think the Israel Lobby is a fascinating book which raises a lot of worthwhile questions. The only drawback is that it's perhaps too scholarly a work for most readers.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Walter M

    Walter M says

    Let us know what you think about "Outliers" - I have just finished it, and find myself talking about it constantly.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mitraa

    Mitraa says

    Dear Erica, thank you for joining Travelers' Club! We are very happy to get you as our friend! You are always welcome to share everything and add something to the club!

    I invite you to sign in the trip to Malaysia or Canada ( an imaginary trip we travel together through discussions and sharing). We like to start at the end of July....just waiting for all new members be present in the discussion! At least say hello..I am in! ! If you manage some time, please invite our members/ your friends to join the trip.
    Wishing you all the best!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Tony Peters

    Tony Peters says

    I was wonderin if you have been satisfied with your publisher, as I am looking to find a publisher for my books sequel and kind of got screwed the first time. Do you have an agent that you would recommend?

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • kushal............. I just discovered i am an opsimath

    kushal............. I just discovered i am an opsimath says

    hey erica how are you?

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • tally youngblood j/k

    tally youngblood j/k says

    cool good to hear! i plan on reading it. so howd you become a writter?
    just curious....haha

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • tally youngblood j/k

    tally youngblood j/k says

    hi ! hows life??

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Avid Reader

    Avid Reader says

    Thank you for the friend invite. I need to go downstairs and find daddy's copy of the Look Homeward Angel and put it in my pile of TBR's. It's been years since I last tried to read it. And, I'll be put your book on my list of books to read also. Thank you for the suggestion.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Scott C

    Scott C says

    Good stuff. I'm getting ready to publish my first novel, Days' End. Should be out in about a month. Any tips?

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Alice Rene

    Alice Rene says

    Thanks you, Erica. I also plan to check out your book, Conscience Point. Interestingly, my next work is also going to be set in Manhattan. Best of lkuck to you with your new book.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Evelyn L

    Evelyn L says

    Conscience Point...wow i'll make sure to add it on my "To read list" thank you so much ^^ n yes i like Poe's literature. He's was an amazing writer :D

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Tea Cup

    Tea Cup says

    Thank you. I have to ask, how did it feel to see your book in print??

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )


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