Posted on 07/08/2002 9:23:59 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
HARDCOVER FICTION
1. THE BEACH HOUSE, by James Patterson and Peter de Jonge
2. SUNSET IN ST. TROPEZ, by Danielle Steel
3. HARD EIGHT, by Janet Evanovich
4. THE EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK, by Stephen L. Carter
5. FIRE ICE, by Clive Cussler with Paul Kemprecos
HARDCOVER NONFICTION
1. SLANDER, by Ann Coulter
2. YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS, by John McEnroe with James Kaplan
3. STUPID WHITE MEN, by Michael Moore
4. JOHN ADAMS, by David McCullough
5. THE RIGHT WORDS AT THE RIGHT TIME, edited by Marlo Thomas
PAPERBACK FICTION
1. DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD, by Rebecca Wells
2. FACE THE FIRE, by Nora Roberts
3. WHISPER OF EVIL, by Kay Hooper
4. "P" IS FOR PERIL, by Sue Grafton
5. CORDINA'S ROYAL FAMILY, by Nora Roberts
PAPERBACK NONFICTION
1. SEABISCUIT, by Laura Hillenbrand
2. FOUNDING BROTHERS, by Joseph J. Ellis
3. NICKEL AND DIMED, by Barbara Ehrenreich
4. GHOST SOLDIERS, by Hampton Sides
5. A CHILD CALLED "IT," by Dave Pelzer
That's what I was thinking. If we see him in Cuba or Panama, then we really have to wonder.
The mothman is back??? Hmmm, we need to keep an eye on him. He's not suppose to be here.
BTW, this book would make a great movie, but it's already a pretty good novel.
Original post
Well, I haven't had time to read a book lately, but, as a few of you know, I have written one. Only problem is I can't break through to an agent to have it published. The following synopsis is basically my cover letter to agents. I would be interested in hearing whether the novel sounds interesting to fellow Freepers and, who knows, maybe if you know of an agent . . .
There was a running joke among the “‘surfmen” of the U.S. Lifesaving Service that went, “The regulations say we've got to take our boats out any time a ship runs aground – even during a hurricane. The regulations don't say anything about having to come back.”
Dear Ms. XXXXX:
Aphrodite's Whisper is a novel about Ethan Roberts, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, deeply tormented by the deaths of his best friend and an innocent woman. In becoming a surfman, he has found refuge in the untamed isolation of Cape Hatteras where he and his six crewmates stand ready to challenge the most lethal waters of the Atlantic. With nothing to rely upon but the strength of their arms, their faith in each other and a twenty-five-foot rowboat, they know that each rescue may be their last. For Ethan, the next call for help may be the one that finally frees him from his guilt and pain. Whether it be through redemption or death – he no longer cares.
The stoic Missourian’s passion for life is rekindled, however, when the rescuer becomes the rescued during a bitter nor’easter in the winter of 1903. As surely as the flare from the floundering APHRODITE signals the end of a prized yacht – so it also marks the beginning of a love that blossoms beneath the wings of the first aeroplane, endures the tragedy of a marriage of convenience, and transcends the absolute devastation of “The War to End All Wars.”
Aphrodite's Whisper is also the story of Carol Canady, a strong-willed New Yorker of prominent parents who finds herself stranded on Ocracoke, one of the Outer Banks’ most remote islands. With the help of Ocracoke’s quirky villagers, Carol begins to discover her true potential and the deeper meaning of life. In Ethan, she finds a man confident enough to accept her as an equal and caring enough to see the emptiness that has been her life. Enlisting the aid of Danny Williams, a young waterman from Harkers Island, they sail the coastal backwaters on a journey that ultimately takes them back to Carol’s home. On the way, they uncover a German plot to smuggle arms, witness man’s first flight, and discover that love does not necessarily conquer all. Then their story truly begins.
Nearly 150,000 words long, Aphrodite's Whisper represents more than two years of research, writing and editing. It is part Legends of the Fall, part Bridges of Madison County, and has test marketed exceedingly well with both men and women. Though painstakingly researched, the book’s historical detail serves only as the canvas upon which the characters come alive. The story itself, however is a timeless tale of two people who share a love so strong it survives betrayal, war and even death.
The recent success of Cold Mountain clearly demonstrates that the market is hungry for well-told historical fiction with three-dimensional characters. And though it is only a small thread woven into my story, the upcoming hundredth anniversary of the Wright brothers first flight makes that aspect of my novel all the more timely and appealing. In short, I believe that this is a well-written story about everlasting love, perseverance and human conflict that the reading public will enjoy.
Though I may be a first-time novelist, I have been a journalist and writer for many years. While I am very proud of my work, I realize that you are the expert and that your constructive criticism is essential to our combined success. With that said, I sincerely believe that you will find Aphrodite's Whisper a compelling read and a piece you will be more than willing to present to publishers. I look forward to hearing from you and hope that we will have a rewarding and productive association.
Thank you.
Lookie at what I just found!!!
COMING IN OCTOBER
Saturday, October 12 -NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
The second annual Library of Congress National Book Festival, hosted by First Lady Laura Bush, will be held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol all day. Watch for more details in the media.
Hey, do y'all remember how I backed up out of our new garage last year and broke off the mirror on my car? LOL,LOL, Mr. Teacup was mad at me? That was about a year ago. We had just moved into our new home and I didn't have the garage thing sized up yet. I didn't have a car for a week. ERRR! Not having a car really Sux. Hope you were able to get your car started.
And now, for the news:
Gossip is Chelz and Belvedere boyfriend Ian Klaus are renting a $2,000 month flat together in Oxford. ... SF Examiner
I guess she's paying for it with ... what? Will this little twit ever have a job? Or maybe Ian, he of the wealthy Belvedere, Calif. Klauses, is footing the bill.
Rummy news:
One thumb up: That was yesterday's verdict after Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld spent three hours in surgery to correct the effects of arthritis on his left thumb. The operation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center "went well and he's doing fine," Reuters quoted a Pentagon spokesman. "He will wear a cast on his left forearm for the next four to six weeks." Rumsfeld turns 70 today. Washcompost
OMG! Last night I took my 4 Shih Tuz's outside about 9PM so that they could "Go" before I put them "Sleepy." We had been visited by copperhead snakes before. They like to come right up on our front door step and sit there. They always seem to come out at night. We always look before we go out. Well, I didn't look, and there was a snake curled up and ready to strike.
Me and the 4 dogs walked right over it as it tried to strike us. As I looked back and realized we had just stepped over a copperhead, I started screaming! OMG! My heart almost came out of my chest. The darn thing at that point was striking and striking, thank God, no one was there.
My old dog, who is blind and deaf, tried to go back to see what it was. We almost lost him. I grabbed him and got them all to follow me back into the house, via the garage. Hubby took care of the snake. WOW!!! What an experience!
On a humorus side. Grandson #2, MiniT's second child, ran out with his bee bee gun, ready to for service. Hubby said, the bee bee gun would only make the snake mad, LOL,LOL.
The Notting Hill star, 34, chose the red and white gateaux decorated with the elephant head of Hindu god Ganesh. The Sun
Since vacating the Oval Office last January, he has been working in an office in New York City's Harlem, developing ways to help small, black businesses thrive. [Really? Must be news to them.]
He has also been busy on the international lecture circuit, commanding six-figure fees for his motivational talks on leadership and success. He was in Singapore recently as the keynote speaker for the National Achievers Congress at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. When asked by the audience what his definition of true success was, he shared the following anecdote:
"ONE of the most moving moments in my life was visiting Rwanda, Africa, in 1998. My wife and I went there and saw the survivors of the 1994 genocide between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes, which left 500,000 people dead in less than a month. These survivors were really handsome men and lovely women, who were trying to put their country back together.
"Most have had their hands and legs cut off in the tragedy. My wife and I were sad to see one-armed men who were once strong, now made frail by their sudden disabilities. Among these Rwandans was a beautiful African woman in a long, flowing dress. She had all her limbs intact and there did not seem to me any cause why she should belong with them. [Which is why I was paying a great deal of attention to her. As you all know, I'm particularly attracted to black women - Bobbie Williams, Naomi Campbell, etc.]
She must have read my thoughts, because she smiled and explained: ''My marks are on my back. My attackers tried to break my neck. They hacked at it and left me to bleed to death.'' She added that it was her neighbours who had betrayed her family. They had lived side by side with her for 16 years before the genocide erupted.
She then told me: ''When I woke up, I found that my husband and six children had been hacked to death. ''I screamed to God then, 'Why am I still here?''' She realised later that she must be here for some purpose. As she put it: ''My life can't be for something as unnecessary as vengeance.''
So, the next time you feel sorry for yourselves and the problems you have, think of that woman. Don't run from your troubles. [Just lie about them.] Like her, decide what you can do with life and that will help you find a way to deal with your problems If you are in pain, that's good, because that means you are still alive. I've found that it's very important not to forget that.
You see, getting what you want is not really success. Doing the right thing with what you have is. [The right thing? Excuse me?]
True success is about relating to other people until your time runs out on this Earth.
So, I've learnt that the most important thing in life is just being a human being." source.
There you have it.
I bet Hillary was sad. If they did that over here, both her and Bubba wouldn't have any hands. Thieves!
Among these Rwandans was a beautiful African woman
Only the pervert would notice this. He also thought the mummie was sexy. What a pervert!
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