tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post8312610683707231081..comments2023-09-25T06:38:06.292-04:00Comments on Book Faery: Guest Post with Claire AshgroveTori [Book Faery]http://www.blogger.com/profile/10814935817409616951noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-2772244644087347692012-01-08T18:52:31.688-05:002012-01-08T18:52:31.688-05:00If the giveaway takes non-US readers, please count...If the giveaway takes non-US readers, please count my entry please! :)<br /><br />Cherry Mischievous<br />cherrymischif-darkward [at] yahoo [dot] comCherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393654291460364161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-67089710981791354502012-01-08T06:45:59.562-05:002012-01-08T06:45:59.562-05:00I love Templar stories, so I will definitely add t...I love Templar stories, so I will definitely add this book to my tbb list.Dannyfiredragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00758161984765233117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-64463730730340276782012-01-07T09:31:39.201-05:002012-01-07T09:31:39.201-05:00Ah... please disregard my entry, I missed the US/C...Ah... please disregard my entry, I missed the US/Can-only qualifier :)<br /><br />Cherry Mischievous<br />cherrymischif-darkward [at] yahoo [dot] comCherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393654291460364161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-86959648550119223302012-01-07T09:29:58.287-05:002012-01-07T09:29:58.287-05:00Q - Do you think they will be the new and upcoming...<b>Q</b> - Do you think they will be the new and upcoming fad in the paranormal genre, or will they simply be background music to vampires, werewolves, faeries, etc?<br /><br /><b>A</b> - It depends on how well they are written... fans will follow if they are.<br /><br />Cherry Mischievous<br />cherrymischif-darkward [at] yahoo [dot] comCherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393654291460364161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-41069444964764960902012-01-07T09:26:34.070-05:002012-01-07T09:26:34.070-05:00That kind of thinking that there must be signs of ...That kind of thinking that there must be signs of antiquity in a century-year-old being adds authenticity to the character. The lack of this "authenticity" is what puts me off some books and cause me to avoid certain authors. Maybe I ought to read Immortal Hope :)<br /><br />Cherry Mischievous<br />cherrymischif-darkward [at] yahoo [dot] comCherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393654291460364161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-70194827247591444252012-01-05T23:28:52.377-05:002012-01-05T23:28:52.377-05:00I absolutely agree with your assessment of Merrick...I absolutely agree with your assessment of Merrick's personality & character. It wouldn't make sense for him to walk, talk & think like a modern man. Things have changed so fast for those of us living in the 22nd century, we forget that time & attitudes moved much slower in the days before technology. Great post.<br /><br />drainbamaged.gyzmo at gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564123676711805131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-22288688132713390772012-01-05T18:32:37.783-05:002012-01-05T18:32:37.783-05:00That was an interesting posting and thought provok...That was an interesting posting and thought provoking discussion. I think it depends on the individual and how immersed they are into the culture around them to determine changes. I don't think it would be possible to be 100% adaptable though with that many years thinking and doing as those knights did.<br /><br />As to the other question on the giveaway, I think there will always be the most popular paranormals. I think these guardian types will have their following when they are well written. <br /><br />sophiarose1816@gmail.comSophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-62707165856502133542012-01-04T01:49:39.213-05:002012-01-04T01:49:39.213-05:00This is actually the first I am hearing about Temp...This is actually the first I am hearing about Templars, so I hope they don't fade into the background before I have a chance to get to the know them:) Thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />yadkny@hotmail.com*yadkny*https://www.blogger.com/profile/11009997492532854307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-34366079009139192692012-01-03T22:37:46.143-05:002012-01-03T22:37:46.143-05:00Fingers crossed, JoAnna that Templar Knights can w...Fingers crossed, JoAnna that Templar Knights can walk that walk of fame!Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-7521198881563319892012-01-03T22:37:11.449-05:002012-01-03T22:37:11.449-05:00Tore -- paranormal does rule! Immortal Hope is pa...Tore -- paranormal does rule! Immortal Hope is paranormal, FYI, it just has historical foundations.Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-55087575288051230492012-01-03T21:57:49.562-05:002012-01-03T21:57:49.562-05:00I would have to agree that they wouldn't lose ...I would have to agree that they wouldn't lose the major lessons they were taught. I do think that depending on their interaction with human/non-immortals they may adapt to some things.<br />I think the templars will take their place along side the vampires and shifters. Bring them on they sound yummy! :)JoAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05506877820618987609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-74134315382141346362012-01-03T21:49:45.363-05:002012-01-03T21:49:45.363-05:00I think paranormal books will still rule but I wou...I think paranormal books will still rule but I would love to read this book. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.comTore923https://www.blogger.com/profile/11560954856511496425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-47683351741713692832012-01-03T20:45:50.678-05:002012-01-03T20:45:50.678-05:00Linda, I won't stop you. But you might want t...Linda, I won't stop you. But you might want to warn the next person who handles the book ;) LOL!<br /><br />Jean, I really think you'll like it. (Gee imagine an author saying that!) But if you're at all fascinated with history or the Templar there *is* a lot of historical fact interwoven here.Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-11176730799710154412012-01-03T20:44:25.175-05:002012-01-03T20:44:25.175-05:00Joya -- So good to see you here! I wish, I wish, ...Joya -- So good to see you here! I wish, I wish, I wish I could take credit for the book tour name. But alas... the lady who did my graphic claims the creativity.Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-58113027276504943872012-01-03T19:07:12.569-05:002012-01-03T19:07:12.569-05:00What a great post, very interesting. Have never r...What a great post, very interesting. Have never read a Templar story before, I am very interested in reading your book.<br /><br />skpetal at hotmail dot comJeanMPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02650513458761714045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-63857216292553664382012-01-03T13:33:20.699-05:002012-01-03T13:33:20.699-05:00LOL CLAIRE. I JUST WANT TO LICK THE COVER!!
lin...LOL CLAIRE. I JUST WANT TO LICK THE COVER!!<br />linda_bass@sbcglobal.nethotcha12https://www.blogger.com/profile/15604525565464894250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-19640343356796998362012-01-03T12:42:08.100-05:002012-01-03T12:42:08.100-05:00Awesome post, Claire. I love the name of your blog...Awesome post, Claire. I love the name of your blog tour and can't wait to read the book. What a cool idea to incorporate old-fashioned values in modern day living.Joyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754764002368512335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-78495791191293843012012-01-03T12:21:49.629-05:002012-01-03T12:21:49.629-05:00MCV -- yes, I agree, if a character maintains a da...MCV -- yes, I agree, if a character maintains a daily life in the modern world, he/she has to adapt. Which was another reason I chose to cloister the knights in barracks of stone in a secret temple.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping in, and I hope you'll stay with the blog tour!Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-49970675875092049742012-01-03T12:20:17.970-05:002012-01-03T12:20:17.970-05:00Hi, Terri!
I think the one thing that probably li...Hi, Terri!<br /><br />I think the one thing that probably limits most what the Templar can do, is... if you're keeping with the historical aspect of them, you have two obstacles right off the bat: <br /><br />a) the theology aspect. Too much, and you alienate readers. Too little and you lose factual accuracy. <br /><br />b) the vow of chastity. There's only so many ways you can write around that historical fact, and it can't just be ignored because it was one of the major vows of the Order.<br /><br />But, it can be done :) Just like it's been done with vampires and werewolves.Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-44374642688109765502012-01-03T12:16:47.488-05:002012-01-03T12:16:47.488-05:00Waves at Tracey and Patti -- morning to you!
It&#...Waves at Tracey and Patti -- morning to you!<br /><br />It's in Wal-Mart, Patti, and released today at all the major booksellers. :Happy dancing day as I celebrate two releases!:Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-6595926945159717012012-01-03T12:14:58.097-05:002012-01-03T12:14:58.097-05:00Nightclub - thanks so much for joining the tour! ...Nightclub - thanks so much for joining the tour! Hope to see you at the next stop.<br /><br />Sharon - Funny you say that. When the series sold, there were no paranormal Templar stories. Chuckle. Just a glimpse of the publishing pace there. Thanks for stopping in!<br /><br />Sandy -- I hope you enjoy Immortal Hope. I think you will. It's so much more than the cover and blurb provide.Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-11906809039055346592012-01-03T12:12:41.300-05:002012-01-03T12:12:41.300-05:00Mary - funny how we resist that concept, and then ...Mary - funny how we resist that concept, and then one day, it's just upon us. Laugh. Thanks for stopping in on today's release day!Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-41690711360356160202012-01-03T10:41:34.938-05:002012-01-03T10:41:34.938-05:00It's very hard to change our cultural biases. ...It's very hard to change our cultural biases. However, we are adaptable creatures and if we interact with other people of different backgrounds, we can't help but change. The key word here is INTERACT. If your hero actually lives in and interacts with the present world, he is going to change.<br />mcv111 at hotmail(dot)commcvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902223573525356943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-30225665801119777222012-01-03T10:41:31.022-05:002012-01-03T10:41:31.022-05:00It's very hard to change our cultural biases. ...It's very hard to change our cultural biases. However, we are adaptable creatures and if we interact with other people of different backgrounds, we can't help but change. The key word here is INTERACT. If your hero actually lives in and interacts with the present world, he is going to change.<br />mcv111 at hotmail(dot)commcvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902223573525356943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577217529876781375.post-44410650473147719332012-01-03T10:40:45.681-05:002012-01-03T10:40:45.681-05:00It's very hard to change our cultural biases. ...It's very hard to change our cultural biases. However, we are adaptable creatures and if we interact with other people of different backgrounds, we can't help but change. The key word here is INTERACT. If your hero actually lives in and interacts with the present world, he is going to change.<br />mcv111 at hotmail(dot)commcvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902223573525356943noreply@blogger.com