Theresa Guzman Stoke
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6/5/2019 10:23 PM
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Marie, I sometimes forget to look here - so many things going on! But I did remember you had posted about reading...and remembered when I received a request from a member. Mike Kerr (check out "Bragging Rights" on the Home page) sent out a request for readers. Maybe we should start a "Looking for Readers/Reviews" section here in the forums. I'll get on that now!
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Marie Parsons
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1/30/2019 4:48 PM
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I would be interested in participating in a Readers/Critiques section here.
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Marie Parsons
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1/30/2019 4:47 PM
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Hello!
I am not shy but I apologize for going silent for so long.
Hi again everyone :)
Melissa I don't know much about English history from the 5th-12th centuries but I am fascinated about the Danes and Vikings (learned stuff about Vikings and Danes when I visited Ireland last autumn.) I too would love to hear what your RYAN is about.
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Angel Rios
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1/20/2019 6:02 PM
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I like the idea of a "looking for readers," newsletter section or forum. I'll volunteer. I'll read just about anything. I can't do poetry, or anything not written primarily in English. Otherwise, I'm game.
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HWA_admin
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1/15/2019 2:03 PM
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Yes, things are a little slow. The forums haven't been around until recently, and I'm still trying to get all our shy people to talk! I'm not giving up though, I know it takes a while to get people to try it.
How did the pitching go? Did you find readers? I'm thinking of adding a "looking for readers, critiques, etc. to the newsletter, since it might be faster to get responses, at least until people start logging in more frequently.
I have several works in progress: nonfiction on African Americans in Newport RI (in editing stage); my longest running WP is a novel set in Civil War Richmond VA; and just started a novel (historical paranormal) set in early nineteenth century Philly.
What is RYAN about?
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Melissa Naatz
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10/20/2018 4:18 PM
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Hello:
Sorry for the lack of follow up. I didn't see a lot of action on the site so I kinda gave up. I had hoped it would be a little more active since it is so hard to find historical fiction writers. I am in the process of getting Ryan, the working title of my MS, ready for pitching in Nov. It's been a mad dash trying to find readers, make edits and make sure my research is tight.
Are you currently working on anything?
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Theresa Guzman Stoke
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9/3/2018 11:29 AM
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Hello again! Saw you on the other thread and said HI, but now I get to know more about you here. We have a crossed path in our interests; I also delve a bit into the rum trade and pirates in my work on the Transatlantic Slave Trade. My hometown of Newport RI was a point in the triangular trade...as well as the leading distributor of Guinea Rum!
So nice to meet another woman who dreamed of being the warrior...lol.
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Melissa Naatz
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3/24/2018 6:49 PM
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Hello:
Well.... it's been hit or miss. Most of the books written about the Danes all say the same thing. I find most of it is told from a non Danish point of view, if that makes any sense. One of the biggest hurdles was finding any information about London during that time period. All I can hope is I get it right enough that people will want to read it.
Thanks~
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Marie Parsons
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3/15/2018 5:59 PM
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Hi Melissa,
It is nice to meet you here.
Your work in progress sounds intriguing. How are you finding researching background for your story?
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Melissa Naatz
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3/15/2018 3:16 PM
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Hello:
My name is Melissa, I live in San Jose CA but sometimes let my Midwest (Minnesota) roots show. I found this group after participating in a webinar through WD on historical fiction. I belong to a women's fiction writing group (which I love) but find I need a little more in the historical fiction side. I hope to learn from this group as much as I have from that group.
I love English history anything from about the 5 century to the 12 century, but also enjoy the rum soaked history of the pirates... and rum. I am currently working on a Danish aka Viking manuscript set in 1012 England.
I grew up reading fairy tales but envied the prince who got to fight the dragons or ride off into the sunset.
I look foward to 'meeting' and working with everyone!
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