tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post1730323340524524576..comments2024-01-02T15:38:11.465-05:00Comments on Age 30+ ... A Lifetime of Books: Choosing Epic Historical Fiction ...Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-51131994588592332172009-07-28T17:18:01.878-04:002009-07-28T17:18:01.878-04:00Hi Heather:
I was thrilled to discover your site...Hi Heather: <br /><br />I was thrilled to discover your site today, as your topics and content appeal to women and mothers in a smart and friendly tone. I have a historical fiction novel that I think may be perfect for you: while maybe not "epic", it is tale of a mother's love in Victorian England.<br /><br />I work in the marketing department of Putnam and Riverhead and we’re excited to announce the first title by debut novelist Erica Eisdorfer, THE WET NURSE’S TALE and extend an advanced readers copy to you.<br /><br />Featuring a bright and clever, sharp-tongued heroine in the business of nursing babies in Victorian England, this tale is endearing and gripping. Susan Rose is an atypical protagonist with a lovable personality that shines despite her low-class status. Try to imagine how Susan’s life goes astray when her child is sold to a London woman! While on a quest to find her son, Susan is thrown into a world of secrets and deception that will keep you turning the pages.<br /><br />Loved by author Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Pray, Love fame, I’m confident you’ll enjoy Eisdorfer’s story and voice. If you’re interested in receiving an advanced readers edition please send me an email at Lydia.hirt@us.penguingroup.com with your mailing address.<br /><br />Thanks and best of luck with your blog and family!<br />-LydiaLydia Hirthttp://www.thewetnursestale.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-20084572738208831102009-07-22T11:44:58.210-04:002009-07-22T11:44:58.210-04:00Jamie - For me the problem is really with epic nov...Jamie - For me the problem is really with epic novels - the story seems to big if there isn't a personal connection. Doesn't it make life easier when you really understand your reading preferences?!<br /><br />okbolover - Thanks for commenting, I haven't seen you here before. :) Always glad to find another Cornwell lover! BTW, have you read Agincourt? I'm really struggling with the audio book right now ...Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-16433247643346523802009-07-22T11:28:23.140-04:002009-07-22T11:28:23.140-04:00I prefer having characters to get attached to as w...I prefer having characters to get attached to as well although sometimes it's good for me to just read something without getting attached - in that case I'm hoping the events in the book are so mind blowing that characters are secondary to me.<br /><br />I love Cornwell's books. He's excellent :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-75092496591605761082009-07-22T10:52:48.696-04:002009-07-22T10:52:48.696-04:00Heather, I have the same issue, but it applies to ...Heather, I have the same issue, but it applies to every book I read. I must have some sort of personal feeling to get through it, or I'm just going to put it down without ever finishing it. One book I really had a problem with was Toni Morrison's "Beloved". I couldn't relate to the people in the story, or follow the dialect it was written in, and so it now is gathering dust on my bookshelf.Jamienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-19076470894356454892009-07-22T10:20:09.516-04:002009-07-22T10:20:09.516-04:00Lezlie - I always thought that was the case with m...Lezlie - I always thought that was the case with me, but I really think that for epic stories, I need something personal to latch on to. I was so thrilled when I figured this out - it should make it much easier to choose good epic books!Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-21553981593280059122009-07-22T10:14:48.621-04:002009-07-22T10:14:48.621-04:00Isn't it great when you make discoveries like ...Isn't it great when you make discoveries like this about your reading? I don't necessarily need a character for me to connect, but it really depends on how the rest of the story is presented. Sometimes it's the situation or the cause that I can relate to moreso than the characters themselves.<br /><br />LezlieLezliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747969193923246804noreply@blogger.com