tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post5719903508223371711..comments2023-10-29T07:26:17.903-07:00Comments on Kate Furnivall, Author: ShowtimeKate Furnivallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08175404822828785803noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-1221850741951077262011-02-20T22:32:59.034-08:002011-02-20T22:32:59.034-08:00I have read all 3 books but I do not know what the...I have read all 3 books but I do not know what the Concubine's secrett was? Was it that she lied about Alexi being fathered by Jens? otherwise I could not work it out please explain? TIAmarytea13http://cosbos@ozemail.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-89905861152971776882010-08-19T06:27:43.613-07:002010-08-19T06:27:43.613-07:00Hi T,
I agree with you about Malaya being a fascin...Hi T,<br />I agree with you about Malaya being a fascinating country. My book will be set in 1941/42, following the fortunes of a group of people who flee by boat from the Japanese invasion. Though set during the war it is in no way a 'war' book, but as always I am fascinated by what happens to people when they are put under stress.Kate Furnivallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175404822828785803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-24868491079559513412010-08-07T07:01:44.033-07:002010-08-07T07:01:44.033-07:00I'm so excited about your Malaya book! Malaysi...I'm so excited about your Malaya book! Malaysia is a fascinating country to me and I'm sure you'll do a great job exploring it through your writing. Any chance than you can tell us a little bit about the story? ;)Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-78625045536447308552010-08-03T13:40:01.483-07:002010-08-03T13:40:01.483-07:00Hi Sveta,
Great to know readers are awaiting Valen...Hi Sveta,<br />Great to know readers are awaiting Valentina's reappearance. She would be so thrilled to be making a grand entrance on to the bookshelves again! My Malaya book is not about Lydia and Chang, but about different characters, set in 1941/42. I am really enjoying exploring a completely new environment with heat and humidity, instead of the snow and ice of Moscow. To be honest, my publisher has suggested I leave the final book on Lydia and Chang for a while, as she doesn't want me to get labelled as just a 'Russian' writer.Kate Furnivallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175404822828785803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-90259109729515453322010-08-03T13:33:58.193-07:002010-08-03T13:33:58.193-07:00Hi Debbie,
Thanks for your comments. I'm glad ...Hi Debbie,<br />Thanks for your comments. I'm glad you liked Valentina in the first book because I have a huge soft spot for her myself and I couldn't bear to let her life be so short. So I extended it by writing the early part and I had great fun doing it. She is as determined and difficult as her daughter but with different weaknesses and vulnerabilities. I found it very exciting to explore the days of tsarist Russia and to discover how Valentina did or didn't fit into it. I hope you enjoy it.Kate Furnivallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175404822828785803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-80527136015867048812010-07-24T16:30:03.157-07:002010-07-24T16:30:03.157-07:00Hey Katie, looking forward to getting to know more...Hey Katie, looking forward to getting to know more about Valentina, by the way, will your Malaya book be more about Lydia and Chang? ;) Or completely different characters?Svetanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-40006303317341509772010-07-24T12:41:15.302-07:002010-07-24T12:41:15.302-07:00Hi Kate,
I can't wait to read The Jewel of St...Hi Kate,<br /><br />I can't wait to read The Jewel of St Petersburg. I loved Valentina in your first book. She is such a fascinating character and I can only guess at what might have turned her into the person she became. I know you will make it a fascinating journey for all of us. Thank you for great books.<br />DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-53108229631139030392010-07-21T04:39:37.263-07:002010-07-21T04:39:37.263-07:00Hi Golden Girl,
That makes two of us! Hope you can...Hi Golden Girl,<br />That makes two of us! Hope you can get it in Switzerland okay.Kate Furnivallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175404822828785803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-72522437849646766542010-07-20T13:27:43.975-07:002010-07-20T13:27:43.975-07:00I'm so excited!!! :-)
Golden GirlI'm so excited!!! :-)<br /><br />Golden GirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-72547119413259948962010-07-19T09:13:07.067-07:002010-07-19T09:13:07.067-07:00Hi Kate,
I will definitely leave glowing reviews ...Hi Kate,<br /><br />I will definitely leave glowing reviews for you on Amazon- I KNOW I will love it! <br /><br />You have such an amazing gift for storytelling. You are able to make me FEEL like I am in the midst of the story, in whatever time & place you are writing about. I love that your novels don't feel formulaic or predictable, like most books published these days. There are only 3 authors that I would ever re-read...and you are one of them. Thank you for bringing history alive with such amazing detail!<br /><br />I am sure that your "baby" will be up and running in no time. :) <br /><br />Congrats! <br />TraciTracinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-38353144599303192582010-07-19T02:41:57.013-07:002010-07-19T02:41:57.013-07:00Hi Traci,
Lovely to hear from you. I am very excit...Hi Traci,<br />Lovely to hear from you. I am very excited myself about the publication of JEWEL. Already it's getting super reviews in the trade press in US, so I have my fingers crossed for it. It's like watching your child's first steps - heart in the mouth stuff! <br /> We all think of Kindle as a convenient way to store books but, of course, for people who live nowhere near a bookstore it is the ideal alternative. Enjoy it. If you like the book, do stick a comment on Amazon to tell others. Authors and publishers always keep an eye out for what goes up on Amazon. Thanks.Kate Furnivallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175404822828785803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288911325607867020.post-18316091126826471042010-07-18T22:05:25.068-07:002010-07-18T22:05:25.068-07:00Kate,
I am so glad that I only have 2 more weeks ...Kate,<br /><br />I am so glad that I only have 2 more weeks to wait for your newest book! I am sooo looking forward to it! :)<br /><br /> Also, I want to thank you & your publisher for making it available for the Kindle--I live in the boonies, so there are no bookstores near me. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />TraciTracinoreply@blogger.com