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starcrossed

starcrossed

I'm a reader, a writer, and a sailor at heart. Some of the books on my shelf are ones that inspired me when writing Star-Crossed (Knopf;2006), my first novel, which has been chosen by the New York Public Library to be among their BOOKS FOR THE TEEN AGE -- 2007. I have also published two guidebooks (Pruett Publishing) and numerous articles,... more »
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  • Soyinka O

    Soyinka O says

    I think you would find a my character of my book in Cosmic Beginnings "Captain Fatima Jatari" very interesting

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    Hi starcrossed! I'm from the Author Author group and just wanted to welcome you to our group. As you might already know, January's "featured" author is Neil Gaiman, and we have two "secondary" authors, Ursula Le Guin and Terry Pratchett. If you're interested, you can choose a book written by one of these three authors, and after you've read it, please come post a review and star rating so the rest of us in the group know what you read and whether you liked it or not. Happy Reading!

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Aoide

    Aoide says

    Thank you so much! :D

    Happy New Year & Happy Reading to you, too. :D

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Aoide

    Aoide says

    Merry Christmas! :D

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Eva de Lourdes

    Eva de Lourdes says

    I liked Over the Edge of the World because it helped me discover the possible and suspected Chinese connection to the Caribbean. It describes the process of the New World taking residence in the European consciousness very well; a process that I saw started with Exquemelin, in his 17th century book and translations. It did not glorify Magellan, but rather showed him in all his splendor and stupidity; from sublime to subhuman.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Aoide

    Aoide says

    Stopping by to wish you a wonderful weekend. Have a great summer!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • FatherOfHollywood

    FatherOfHollywood says

    I have a new granddaughter so my writning has been put on hold for the moment. I am going to Hollywood next week to meet with museum officials who are opening a wing of a museum in my great-grandfather's owner. Then at the end of the month I am having a dinner book club event in San Jose. How are things in your life?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • maggiethecat74

    maggiethecat74 says

    June nominations are now up on the Good Reads book group page! Stop by and vote by April 15th!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • summerspirit

    summerspirit says

    Hi there, You left a question regarding whether you should read a book or not but my page won't let me access which book you're asking about lol. Which book? I'll see what I can tell you.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • FatherOfHollywood

    FatherOfHollywood says

    I hope you will take the time to view my YouTube book trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-t0K34iU6g. I am doing some research about potential characters to play the lead role in the upcoming movie. Hope you can help me out. As Ralph Eggleston Director/Production Designer of Pixar Animation Studios said,
    "I LOVED the book! It's a missing, ENDLESSLY fascinating link to the history of Hollywood. Thank you for researching and writing it!! I hope it's been widely well received, as it deserves to be." Best wishes. Gaelyn

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • maggiethecat74

    maggiethecat74 says

    May nominees have been posted on the Good Reads Book Group! Make sure to stop by and vote by March 17th! Remember, everyone who votes gets a chance to be the next member to select nominees for the following month. Our April winner was "Soul Catcher" by Michael C. White. Discussion will begin on April first.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Icedream

    Icedream says

    Hi Linda,
    I had the same problem againstthetide had. I can't tell which book you have up. Error msg. You can p.m. me and I would be happy to share my opinion if it's one I read.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • againstthetide

    againstthetide says

    Hi there (again)! I wanted to let you know that you posed a question to your friends and for some reason (at least on mine), I can't see what book the question is referencing. It shows an error message instead of the title . . .hopefully it isn't like that on everyone's, but thought I'd better let you know.

    Thanks for the details on your book. I'll be sure to put it on our shelf soon.

    Also, the running is going okay. I'm training for a half ironman, but right now I have a terrible chest cold AND also am carrying about 10 extra lbs (at least) that need to be gotten rid of in order for me to do well at running.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • againstthetide

    againstthetide says

    Hi! We are discussing young adult at Play Book Tag, and your book has been appearing on our shelf. Unfortunately, we've opted not to use our shelf. Rather, we use the shelf of a phantom user called "Play Book Tag" so that we can have all the features that go with users' shelves i.e. ratings, tags, etc. I'd be happy to add your book over there, but when I search for it, I can't seem to find it with the pretty cover. Also there are several authors of titles with very similar names . . .please advise.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • againstthetide

    againstthetide says

    I sent you a couple of recommendations, starcrossed. Hopefully they'll make their way to you . . .two are fun, interesting reads and the third is more a good how-to.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • nettles

    nettles says

    All you do is hover over the book cover and there'll be an option for it. It'll say 'Should I Read This Book?' You click it and it gives you more options. Best of luck! ;]

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • againstthetide

    againstthetide says

    Hi starcrossed,
    The running and triathloning is going well . . .well, the training is at any rate. Now I just need to take off some excess weight I've gained over the winter and hopefully all will be great! Tell me a little more about your s.o. in terms of where he is in the sport . . .that will help me with recommending a book. Has he done any racing before, or is he just interested and getting started?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Justin McFarr

    Justin McFarr says

    I appreciate you reading my story and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for joining my group, as well -- hoping it'll be a place for thoughtful, intelligent and passionate discussions about the power of language, style and substantive prose. With you as a member, we're off to a good start, methinks.
    See you on the boards,
    Justin

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Juliet W

    Juliet W says

    A wonderful read! and an ending that this old '60's lady really, really appreciated... :)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Emeraldeyes

    Emeraldeyes says

    Hi Starcrossed,

    "Fondling Your Muse" is written in a very tongue-in-cheek style, but fun if you're a fan of snarky writing. I'd sum it up as an entertaining read with an added bonus of some valuable advice, but if someone was looking for a book on writing and/or getting published, there are others that would be more helpful.

    Hmmm, you may be right about two stars being a bit severe for "A Passage to India." Perhaps I'm biased against wimpy/fainting/hysterical heroines. I'll have to investigate and see if I'm being too harsh.

    What are you reading right now? I'm at work and for some reason cannot view others' shelves here. My goal this year is to read some of the many classics I've missed, but it's hard to know where to begin. I'm reading Willa Cather's "O Pioneers" which was conveniently already sitting on my bookshelf, but if there are other classics of English or American literature you particularly enjoyed, feel free to recommend.

    Have a great week!
    Tamsin

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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