tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5169078819691058551.post5202855793464613505..comments2024-01-08T16:26:32.976-05:00Comments on Exquisite Quills!: The Genesis of a Book - The Curse of the Lost Isle series by Vijaya SchartzRose Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04429566802562925080noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5169078819691058551.post-62296955386368141312013-11-27T12:00:03.234-05:002013-11-27T12:00:03.234-05:00I've enjoyed these stories, very much, Vijaya....I've enjoyed these stories, very much, Vijaya. I can't wait to read more, and what a fascinating history they have! Thanks for this peek into your history.Juli D. Revezzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13240810668385584589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5169078819691058551.post-64504139410838891772013-11-01T13:13:46.391-04:002013-11-01T13:13:46.391-04:00There is a lot of history in the plot. That's ...There is a lot of history in the plot. That's why I could not sugarcoat the middle ages. Facts are facts. I could only find motivation for my characters. And for what history did not provide, the legend filled the blanks nicely, explaining the facts in a different way.<br />Hope you enjoy the series. Warning. It has all the romantic elements, but it's not for the faint of heart. A reviewer called this series "Edgy medieval, Yeah!"Vijaya Schartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562958609545624615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5169078819691058551.post-2089825044718273702013-11-01T10:57:33.259-04:002013-11-01T10:57:33.259-04:00What an amazing series of books, Vijaya! When you ...What an amazing series of books, Vijaya! When you blend so much research into a work of fiction, how much of the plot ends up being history instead of fiction? You've got me hooked now and I shall read your entire series as this is fodder for my soul. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005215075724810989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5169078819691058551.post-11106328670718246682013-10-31T22:47:15.927-04:002013-10-31T22:47:15.927-04:00Any story connected to the Arthurian legends catch...Any story connected to the Arthurian legends catches me. Thanks for this teaser into this story. I'm intrigued now. Must seek out and read. ;-)Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242254577843524205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5169078819691058551.post-83099257912727342952013-10-31T15:14:28.333-04:002013-10-31T15:14:28.333-04:00This is a wonderful series, Vijaya, and I can'...This is a wonderful series, Vijaya, and I can't wait for the next installment! I loved reading about your research!charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658207675335046849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5169078819691058551.post-14512749514689196132013-10-31T14:21:00.144-04:002013-10-31T14:21:00.144-04:00Thanks for the comments, ladies. Yes it was a monu...Thanks for the comments, ladies. Yes it was a monumental project, but as I'm finishing book five, it doesn't seem so herculean anymore. All the research was done upfront, so now I can just enjoy the writing.Vijaya Schartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562958609545624615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5169078819691058551.post-20018402997056920562013-10-31T09:24:03.989-04:002013-10-31T09:24:03.989-04:00Ooh I love this. Broceliande figures heavily in th...Ooh I love this. Broceliande figures heavily in the series I've been working on for years (my magnum opus). Exciting info you've uncovered. Best luck Vijaya.Rose Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429566802562925080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5169078819691058551.post-33890058247648445492013-10-31T09:18:53.102-04:002013-10-31T09:18:53.102-04:00I agree with Rosemary, Vijaya. This is an amazing...I agree with Rosemary, Vijaya. This is an amazing project. A decade of research wins the day! janeleopoldquinn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05393771532686229258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5169078819691058551.post-60915141095118476312013-10-31T05:29:06.325-04:002013-10-31T05:29:06.325-04:00That sounds a fascinating series, Vijaya - love me...That sounds a fascinating series, Vijaya - love medieval Europe!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.com