tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7071786944798833325..comments2024-03-28T13:05:41.341-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Time of Fog and Fire. Rhys Shares a work in progress.Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42211663035861781102015-08-20T16:02:28.613-04:002015-08-20T16:02:28.613-04:00Ms Bowen, Georgie and Molly are such different wom...Ms Bowen, Georgie and Molly are such different women. To like one better than the other, impossible. If I want to laugh, smile, and sigh: Georgie...how can she get herself into such interesting tangles? Sometimes she makes her own road blocks. If I want to think seriously about the responsibilities of women and how they know their independent souls: Molly, strong, capable, career, mother, lover...<br />And, I still feel an empty place where Evan Evans would grow to be a husband and father...<br />Thank you for all your lovely and loving stories.Elisabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43584678406075488462015-08-20T00:16:20.270-04:002015-08-20T00:16:20.270-04:00Rhys, I love your characters... especially as they...Rhys, I love your characters... especially as they relate to their time in history and culture.<br /><br />I can't imagine writing three books in one year? And no downtime?Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73839925424434171862015-08-19T22:06:35.941-04:002015-08-19T22:06:35.941-04:00My heart is pounding from that scene . . . you hav...My heart is pounding from that scene . . . you have made it so real! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5730927043871295912015-08-19T21:49:23.278-04:002015-08-19T21:49:23.278-04:00So behind on blog reading!
Georgie is so dear to...So behind on blog reading! <br /><br />Georgie is so dear to me. I enjoy reading about Molly, too, but Georgie is funny and brave, and well, plucky. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23652975079666668842015-08-19T21:38:50.542-04:002015-08-19T21:38:50.542-04:00Coming here late today, as Wednesday has become my...Coming here late today, as Wednesday has become my designated pick-up-granddaughter-from-kindergarten day. Then we go for a treat, go back to her house to play, and today I gave her a piano lesson. Fun day!<br /><br />Rhys, I so wanted that excerpt to go on and find out where Li Na was taking Liam. I'm so afraid she's taking him somewhere as a sacrifice or something crazy like that. I don't see how I can wait until March to read this wonderfully titled book (hint, hint). I am thrilled that there is a Christmas Molly book, and I so appreciate that you were willing to work extra hard to bring it to us this year. <br /><br />Molly or Georgie? That's such a hard call, and I'm not sure I can make it. The period leading into the 20th century in the United States is historically one of my favorites, and I always learn such interesting pieces of behind the scenes history to go with the more familiar in the Molly books. And, of course, I love the character of Molly and the supporting cast. But, then I adore Georgie and have such fun reading about her adventures, with the bits of English history and those required visits to Balmoral in Scotland. And, guessing when or if Georgie and Darcy will ever finally make it to the alter is great fun, too. I do see why others have said that the favorite depends on which series you're reading at the time. I think for me that Molly has the edge, but I am in a most happy reading place with either. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16355454085273652512015-08-19T21:38:37.234-04:002015-08-19T21:38:37.234-04:00Wow, that's exciting! I've lived in the Ba...Wow, that's exciting! I've lived in the Bay Area my whole life and in SF for 27 years, so earthquakes have been a part of my life forever. In fact we just had a 4.0 earthquake the other day. (Did you feel it, Rhys?) <br /><br />Using the 1906 earthquake as a backdrop for a Molly Story is genius. I look forward to reading it. And I also look forward to all the other books you're putting out soon. Thanks for the hard work!Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2288997737493543572015-08-19T19:01:09.808-04:002015-08-19T19:01:09.808-04:00Love the scene! You are an amazing writer.
I mus...Love the scene! You are an amazing writer.<br /><br />I must admit I've only read 3 of the Molly books. I devour the Georgie books so I have to say I like her better. I need to get working on Molly.<br /><br />I'm making my first trip to San Francisco in November Please don't schedule any quakes for that long weekend. :-)<br /><br />And interesting that you use the name of a pro tennis player (retired) for your Chinese character.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your work in progress.Marianne in Mainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52311257331665959382015-08-19T14:18:49.055-04:002015-08-19T14:18:49.055-04:00cj Sez: The Time of Fog and Fire sounds absolutely...cj Sez: The Time of Fog and Fire sounds absolutely breathlessly fascinating. It's going to be great reading. <br /><br />M. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265122134479282404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14264719991500802962015-08-19T13:41:01.975-04:002015-08-19T13:41:01.975-04:00That's easy. Molly for the turn of the century...That's easy. Molly for the turn of the century and Georgie for the 1930's. Ha! You left us hanging. Why is Lia running off with Liam? Can't wait to find out.<br />No carbs for me, so my captcha is pancakes. Figures.Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72604279760412838072015-08-19T12:47:26.649-04:002015-08-19T12:47:26.649-04:00Yeah, I love the title, too..Yeah, I love the title, too..Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29164044597208792572015-08-19T12:17:18.086-04:002015-08-19T12:17:18.086-04:00The scene is gripping--can't imagine Molly'...The scene is gripping--can't imagine Molly's terror as Liam disappears from sight in that surreal chaos.<br /><br />Love San Francisco during this time period--as a writer you make it come alive--if I wanted a lecture, I'd go back to school! ;-)<br /><br />And I'd say Molly has the edge in my affections--maybe it's just the Irish in me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91823438313365308982015-08-19T12:02:13.892-04:002015-08-19T12:02:13.892-04:00Wow, Rhys! What a great passage that puts us right...Wow, Rhys! What a great passage that puts us right there in the midst of that disastrous earthquake! Terrific specific, telling details. And the research enhances the excerpt and brings it alive without weighing it down, as sometimes happens with less adroit writers. I was so disappointed when the passage ended because I wanted to know more. I love that fabulous title, too.<br /><br />As far as which character I prefer, usually the one I'm reading at the time. Love them both.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62853852532864245802015-08-19T11:50:49.887-04:002015-08-19T11:50:49.887-04:00Mark, I'm the opposite. If I'm writing Mol...Mark, I'm the opposite. If I'm writing Molly I find myself longing to spend time with Georgie. It's the grass is greener syndrome.Rhysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13288875855107875792015-08-19T11:40:27.195-04:002015-08-19T11:40:27.195-04:00I love that title, and I can't wait to read it...I love that title, and I can't wait to read it. Since I grew up an hour north of San Francisco, the setting will be more familiar and that's a part of history I'm familiar with since it is something I studied in school. Can't wait to find Molly in it. (And have her find Daniel.)<br /><br />Georgie or Molly? Evan, of course. ;) Seriously, right now I'd say Georgie, but in December, it will be Molly. Essentially, it's whoever I've read last.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64925610656125630082015-08-19T11:37:57.176-04:002015-08-19T11:37:57.176-04:00Love, love, love the excerpt! And even though I&#...Love, love, love the excerpt! And even though I've yet to read any Molly books, I can't choose either. But I have to get a start on reading this series. I'm a native Californian: lived in Southern California up to the Northridge quake in 1994, then to Northern California (the second city north of the Golden Gate Bridge) and back to Southern California this year. Have experienced any number of quakes, but no injuries or serious damage to homes. It's wonderful to learn the history and I agree with others' comments about your writing making it so seamless, Rhys. <br /><br />~TriciaTFJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145220939173150233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70772199145779686072015-08-19T11:12:16.176-04:002015-08-19T11:12:16.176-04:00What a GREAT title, Rhys! And I love the details i...What a GREAT title, Rhys! And I love the details in the scene. I've always loved learning history through reading novels, and both of your series give such different perspectives.<br /><br />Cannot wait to read Time of Fog and Fire!!!<br /><br />Georgie or Molly? I couldn't choose. But I have to say I really, really loved the latest Molly...Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6048898168431355702015-08-19T10:03:49.776-04:002015-08-19T10:03:49.776-04:00from HANK: AND THE WINNERS of the arc of WHAT YO...from HANK: AND THE WINNERS of the arc of WHAT YOU SEE are: <br /><br />SharonTX<br /><br />and Celia Fowler<br /><br />(I couldn't resist--you are all too wonderful, so I had to pick two..) <br /><br />Please email me at h ryan at whdh dot com with your address!<br /><br />YAY!!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65926428511500143902015-08-19T09:33:13.842-04:002015-08-19T09:33:13.842-04:00Love the little details, Rhys. It's always gre...Love the little details, Rhys. It's always great when research comes through without sounding like you're reading the encyclopedia.<br /><br />I don't think I could choose, either.<br /><br />Edith, I got the donuts yesterday. =)Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85828666492588537672015-08-19T08:28:40.351-04:002015-08-19T08:28:40.351-04:00I'm in complete awe of you , Rhys! Love this ...I'm in complete awe of you , Rhys! Love this so much..and all the research you did shines through beautifully and naturally. You are incredible.<br /><br />And not a chance I' could choose. I just wonder how you channel such different characters and voices and times.. HOW do you do that?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64827664171842899712015-08-19T07:47:41.431-04:002015-08-19T07:47:41.431-04:00A wonderful slice of history! Anxious to read your...A wonderful slice of history! Anxious to read your book. I lived in NorCal and So Cal a total of seven years, with rattling shelves and lurching beds, but nothing more serious.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35358760349805869932015-08-19T07:41:01.680-04:002015-08-19T07:41:01.680-04:00Wow. Reading this I feel like I'm really there...Wow. Reading this I feel like I'm really there. Rhys, were you drawing on any personal experience with earthquakes?Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44700323859910745162015-08-19T06:32:03.330-04:002015-08-19T06:32:03.330-04:00What an amazing scene! When you cut us off, I coul...What an amazing scene! When you cut us off, I couldn't believe I had to stop reading. <br /><br />I have to say I love Molly. I'll follow her anywhere (and have). And I very much enjoy learning real history by reading fiction. <br /><br />(Darn Captcha gave pictures of doughnuts. FIVE pictures of doughnuts...)Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30574894721811693272015-08-19T03:04:49.669-04:002015-08-19T03:04:49.669-04:00Molly or Georgie? Not a chance that I can choose o...Molly or Georgie? Not a chance that I can choose one over the other. I love them both!Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54736196802538081892015-08-19T02:45:32.711-04:002015-08-19T02:45:32.711-04:00Oh, wow . . . just reading about your writing sche...Oh, wow . . . just reading about your writing schedule this year makes me tired! [However, we're all really excited to have an "extra" book this year.]<br /><br />This piece about the earthquake gave me shivers; it's absolutely astounding. [It brought to mind the earthquake scene in "San Francisco."] I can't say I've read any of the first-hand accounts, but it certainly seems to me as if you've really captured the feel of what it must have been like. [We lived through our share of earthquakes when we lived in Los Angeles; can't say that I miss them.]Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.com