I feel my own mortality. I feel vulnerable. I feel the generation I know is coming to an end. I feel alone, but not saddened or shocked by his death.
Go figure.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Fairytale Bride- Through the Garden Gate Anthology
Available in Print from The WildRose Press- December 4 2009
Feartures - Fairytale Bride by Michelle Chambers-
-and three other Garden Gate finalists-
Isabelle and the Outlaw by Loretta Rogers
Victory's Gate by Leanne Tyler
Sundial by Carrie Lofty
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Things to do!!
Things to do:
Re-release Ripples in the Water with a new, sexier cover
Have my name spelled correctly on Fictionwise- Michelle with two 'Ls' and not one.
Perhaps, then, my books may sell. Oh, yeah, hopefully my new story will generate interest in me.
Re-release Ripples in the Water with a new, sexier cover
Have my name spelled correctly on Fictionwise- Michelle with two 'Ls' and not one.
Perhaps, then, my books may sell. Oh, yeah, hopefully my new story will generate interest in me.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Life's a B****
Will someone please give me a break? Only yesterday I sent emails to Amazon customer reviewers asking them to review Ripples in the Water, to find, this morning, Ripples in the Water is no longer available!
How much more of this can I stand? Not much.
Well, here goes. Another deep breath and once more into the breach dear friends.
Life's a B****!
How much more of this can I stand? Not much.
Well, here goes. Another deep breath and once more into the breach dear friends.
Life's a B****!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Coffee Time Romance Reviews--Ripples in the Water
Another great review for Ripples in the Water from Coffee Time Romance Reviews. Check it out:
http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Ripplesinthewater.html
http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Ripplesinthewater.html
Friday, October 24, 2008
Blood of His Fathers
Finally, I can get back on track. I'm hoping to complete revision work on my latest WIP, titled Blood of His Fathers, by the end of the year. The Green Stone awaits the greenlight (fingers crossed).
It's rather premature, but here is one take on Blood of His Fathers, even in its raw stage:
'Blood of His Fathers' is an interesting and successful exercise in the establishment and maintaining of a high level of critical tension while also developing character and situation.
It's not quite what one might expect; it has some elements of the conventional thriller, the structure of a literary novel, and more than a touch of what one must call romance without the negative associations of that word. There is certainly dramatic tension in the story of the McCormacks, their strange background and history, and an interesting consideration of the power of coincidence. The plot is not simple, and is able to present a convincing exploration of motivation. The story, of misguided actions, emotional betrayal, murder and eventual discovery, is complex but nowhere loses its way.
Put very simply, it is a convincing imaginative exploration of the interaction of people and in the plot, the reactions to extreme events. the racist/political (secret cartels) situation is of course topical. Michelle Chambers creates a convincing and believable world, peopled by real characters.
This is a lively readable novel, with a plot that is by no means simple, but is well crafted and does not get too clever and lose its way, the characters are all believable and, in particular, the denouement is strong and effective.
The delineation of character and situation is good; people and places spring from the page with conviction and accuracy, and Chambers' prose is as clear as a windowpane. This is either a thriller concealed inside a literary novel, or a literary novel dressed as a thriller; the reader can decide which.'
Sounds good, huh? Watch this space.
It's rather premature, but here is one take on Blood of His Fathers, even in its raw stage:
'Blood of His Fathers' is an interesting and successful exercise in the establishment and maintaining of a high level of critical tension while also developing character and situation.
It's not quite what one might expect; it has some elements of the conventional thriller, the structure of a literary novel, and more than a touch of what one must call romance without the negative associations of that word. There is certainly dramatic tension in the story of the McCormacks, their strange background and history, and an interesting consideration of the power of coincidence. The plot is not simple, and is able to present a convincing exploration of motivation. The story, of misguided actions, emotional betrayal, murder and eventual discovery, is complex but nowhere loses its way.
Put very simply, it is a convincing imaginative exploration of the interaction of people and in the plot, the reactions to extreme events. the racist/political (secret cartels) situation is of course topical. Michelle Chambers creates a convincing and believable world, peopled by real characters.
This is a lively readable novel, with a plot that is by no means simple, but is well crafted and does not get too clever and lose its way, the characters are all believable and, in particular, the denouement is strong and effective.
The delineation of character and situation is good; people and places spring from the page with conviction and accuracy, and Chambers' prose is as clear as a windowpane. This is either a thriller concealed inside a literary novel, or a literary novel dressed as a thriller; the reader can decide which.'
Sounds good, huh? Watch this space.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
The Green Stone
I am now satisfied! The title of my prequel The Pride and The Passion has always felt a little contrived in my mind. I didn't like the title and in light of not having an alternative I was stuck with it. BUT NOT ANYMORE! Yippeee.
My new title , which I love, is The Green Stone. Sounds boring I hear you say; far from it, I cry.
The book centres around the gunpowder plot of 1604 when Catholics plotted to blow up Parliament (in England) and assassinate the king (James the First). Well, I came across information that Robert Catseby, the ring leader in this conspiracy, had in his possession a green, jade gemstone. Historically it belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots, the last Catholic to sit on the throne of England, and is reputed to have come from Excalibur- you know King Arthur's sword.
Now, here is where it gets interesting. Lord Salisbury, king James' principal secretary knew about this Catholic gem. He feared it would be used as a rallying symbol for all Catholics, so he wanted to find it and destroy it- as well as all Catholics, of course. My book begs the question: Was Lord Salisbury- a protestant- behind this Catholic conspiracy?
Want to know the answer? Read The Green Stone.
Will be back with release date and such- but first back to editing the darn thing. Wish me luck!
My new title , which I love, is The Green Stone. Sounds boring I hear you say; far from it, I cry.
The book centres around the gunpowder plot of 1604 when Catholics plotted to blow up Parliament (in England) and assassinate the king (James the First). Well, I came across information that Robert Catseby, the ring leader in this conspiracy, had in his possession a green, jade gemstone. Historically it belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots, the last Catholic to sit on the throne of England, and is reputed to have come from Excalibur- you know King Arthur's sword.
Now, here is where it gets interesting. Lord Salisbury, king James' principal secretary knew about this Catholic gem. He feared it would be used as a rallying symbol for all Catholics, so he wanted to find it and destroy it- as well as all Catholics, of course. My book begs the question: Was Lord Salisbury- a protestant- behind this Catholic conspiracy?
Want to know the answer? Read The Green Stone.
Will be back with release date and such- but first back to editing the darn thing. Wish me luck!
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