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by cw gortner
Thu May 12th, 2011, 9:05 pm
Forum: Historical Fantasy
Topic: Guy Gavriel Kay/Jacqueline Carey
Replies: 14
Views: 3155

I met Kay when he came through SF on tour for his most recent novel, Under Heaven . He was lovely, fascinating to meet, actually. I love his novels, especially The Sarantine Mosaic duo and The Lions of Al-Rassan . I think he's a masterful writer. I was quite in awe of him. I met Cecelia Holland at h...
by cw gortner
Thu May 12th, 2011, 8:59 pm
Forum: Author Announcements
Topic: Recent Illness
Replies: 20
Views: 1687

Here's to your continuing improvement, Tony!
by cw gortner
Thu May 12th, 2011, 8:55 pm
Forum: Movies, Television, Radio, and Music
Topic: What Movies Have You Seen Lately?
Replies: 3275
Views: 225067

[quote=""Brenna""]I hope you enjoy it! My husband and I thought it was an interesting storyline and twist on what happened to the 9th legion![/quote]

I did like it, a lot. It was like a thriller at moments; excellent script, too.
by cw gortner
Thu May 12th, 2011, 8:51 pm
Forum: Books by Historical Fiction Online Members
Topic: Guidelines and Additions
Replies: 80
Views: 32083

16th century Spain/Flanders Gortner. C.W. THE LAST QUEEN . Biographical novel about Juana la Loca, daughter of Isabella of Castile, and her fight to retain her throne. 16th century France Gortner. C.W. THE CONFESSIONS OF CATHERINE DE MEDICI . Biographical novel about history's notorious queen, and h...
by cw gortner
Thu May 12th, 2011, 8:41 pm
Forum: Archives
Topic: What are you reading? May 2011
Replies: 216
Views: 18926

[quote=""Alisha Marie Klapheke""]I'm currently reading A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. So far I absolutely love it. Ancient books, illuminated manuscripts, lush landscapes, magic...I love this book. I hope it doesn't go downhill and disappoint me.[/quote] I finished DoW recently. I enjoy...
by cw gortner
Tue May 10th, 2011, 6:13 pm
Forum: Movies, Television, Radio, and Music
Topic: What Movies Have You Seen Lately?
Replies: 3275
Views: 225067

So, I'm on a deadline for the next book and completely torn between Camelot , Game of Kings , The Borgias and The Killing . It's the best season on US television I can recall in years; that plus my Masterpiece Theatre addiction and writing, and I seriously need to get a life. On the movie side, I al...
by cw gortner
Mon May 9th, 2011, 9:47 pm
Forum: Any Good Books About . . .
Topic: Looking for a good book about Joan of Arc
Replies: 40
Views: 15486

[quote=""Tanzanite""]Another book (fiction) is Army of Angels by Pamela Mercantel. I read it a few years ago. It gets a little bogged down in the middle, but overall, I liked it. In the book Jehanne (Joan) is not always a likeable person, but I couldn't help but admire her.[/quote] I second this one...
by cw gortner
Mon May 9th, 2011, 9:44 pm
Forum: Author Announcements
Topic: Recent Illness
Replies: 20
Views: 1687

Late to this call on this one, but I hope you're doing better, Tony. I'm sending you my best.
by cw gortner
Mon May 9th, 2011, 9:40 pm
Forum: Archives
Topic: What are you reading? May 2011
Replies: 216
Views: 18926

[quote=""SCW""]I've just finished reading When Christ and His Saints Slept by Sharon Penman. Has anyone ever read Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke. I am thinking of looking at that next.[/quote] I've read Jonathan Strange ; I loved it but it is a long one. Reading a few research boo...
by cw gortner
Mon May 9th, 2011, 9:32 pm
Forum: Birthday Thread
Topic: To Sweet Potato Happy Birthday
Replies: 9
Views: 1043

Happy belated birthday!

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