tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post8538528896816670621..comments2024-03-29T01:47:48.560-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: What We Are Writing by Rhys BowenJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48642475738631713962023-02-01T23:23:43.985-05:002023-02-01T23:23:43.985-05:00Oh Rhys, do have those buttons made up! You and Cl...Oh Rhys, do have those buttons made up! You and Clare could hand them out at conventions, on Halloween, in the market. :) <br /><br />Humor aside, the photo of Tyneham is desperately sad, and learning the story behind it makes it so much worse. <br /><br />I'm definitely a fan of books that alternate time periods, as I believe they have the ability to go deeper into a story. I'm also a fan of historical fiction, especially WWII, so this is definitely my cup of tea. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75271154495949601472023-02-01T16:29:00.886-05:002023-02-01T16:29:00.886-05:00I think this new book sounds very intriguing, Rhys...I think this new book sounds very intriguing, Rhys, and I look forward to reading it. I also so much enjoyed your description of working on storylines with Clare. You are both so lucky to have this experience of being able to share ideas about your writing and solve problems together.KimHaysBernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726133115831908758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82652010063473388082023-02-01T15:59:10.101-05:002023-02-01T15:59:10.101-05:00My troubles pale in comparison to what so many mil...My troubles pale in comparison to what so many millions went through just a few years before I was born. It is a heartbreaking but fascinating time to read about. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62157672256133519392023-02-01T15:49:31.678-05:002023-02-01T15:49:31.678-05:00Thank you, Diana! It was a challenge I set myself ...Thank you, Diana! It was a challenge I set myself as a writer, but I was squeezing it in between work I had contracts for, and I just couldn't give it the time and work it needed. One of these years!Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25588594808815791262023-02-01T15:11:09.738-05:002023-02-01T15:11:09.738-05:00It took a bit longer in London. I was thereIt took a bit longer in London. I was thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31570544333600415862023-02-01T14:43:39.907-05:002023-02-01T14:43:39.907-05:00I have a friend who complains when she reads a boo...I have a friend who complains when she reads a book with dual timelines. I don't understand that. I love dual timelines, seeing how the past connects with the present. And, I love learning about pieces of history I have no clue about. I'm stunned that the village of Tyneham was ripped out from under its residents. Yes, it was for a good cause, but displacement and loss of any income to the landlord must have been quite a shock and challenge. I'm so intrigued. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4133171380203127662023-02-01T14:38:21.597-05:002023-02-01T14:38:21.597-05:00I adore multiple timelines, and you are the queen...I adore multiple timelines, and you are the queen of them! They always work. ANd this Tyneham story is new to me--so tragic and touching..and patriotic, too, in a way. Cannot wait to read this! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-849657856874395862023-02-01T13:35:11.411-05:002023-02-01T13:35:11.411-05:00I agree -- such a great choice of situation and se...I agree -- such a great choice of situation and setting. I've often been fascinated by the gold rush town of Jerome AZ that was abandoned when the mines failed and now is a tourist haven. I like dual times and then the wonderful aha moment when what's past in some way intersects with what's present. Rhys you have the skill to pull it off every time.Halliehttp://hallieephron.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27550741668014582932023-02-01T13:25:30.721-05:002023-02-01T13:25:30.721-05:00As ever, Rhys, just reading a short excerpt makes ...As ever, Rhys, just reading a short excerpt makes me impatient to devour the whole book! The situation of the village residents really highlights what a different culture it was during wartime - politically, economically and socially. I suspect that's what makes fiction set during WWII endlessly fascinating.Julia Spencer-Fleminghttps://www.facebook.com/juliaspencerflemingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9592083180789603142023-02-01T13:09:20.786-05:002023-02-01T13:09:20.786-05:00Agree! I’m reading a book like that now, only it ...Agree! I’m reading a book like that now, only it has three timelines, so you have to read every third chapter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90934551671594040622023-02-01T12:56:58.389-05:002023-02-01T12:56:58.389-05:00Early days? Not in 1968. Early days were 1960. ...Early days? Not in 1968. Early days were 1960. At least in California.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90408230084607140322023-02-01T12:56:04.286-05:002023-02-01T12:56:04.286-05:00I do like dual time lines when they are done well ...I do like dual time lines when they are done well with threads connecting them. I do not like them when I feel<br />like it would be just as well to read every other chapter through to the end and then go back and read the others beginning to end. Brenda Gaskellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72237042831517260602023-02-01T12:44:00.808-05:002023-02-01T12:44:00.808-05:00The residents were not surprised. Rumors of what ...The residents were not surprised. Rumors of what was to happen in their village had been common knowledge. This was not a benevolent nanny government that prevails today, No one really thought they would be compensated! Great Britain’s government was essentially broke!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46165732830920116102023-02-01T12:36:48.477-05:002023-02-01T12:36:48.477-05:00It was a real tragedy! No help to relocate or fin...It was a real tragedy! No help to relocate or find new places to live. Most were tenant farmers. The landowners did not ever recover their land.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64160297176869463332023-02-01T12:28:09.657-05:002023-02-01T12:28:09.657-05:00Rhys, you know I love multiple timelines, both rea...Rhys, you know I love multiple timelines, both reading and writing them. The backstory of the abandoned village is fascinating--can't wait to learn more. And I'm very excited for the new Molly from you and Clare!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76648997472733757112023-02-01T11:56:43.451-05:002023-02-01T11:56:43.451-05:00Thank you, Mark! You said exactly what I was tryi...Thank you, Mark! You said exactly what I was trying to say. DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35683432945552085252023-02-01T11:56:27.127-05:002023-02-01T11:56:27.127-05:00Oh yes! I love multiple timelines. It means more c...Oh yes! I love multiple timelines. It means more compelling plots and characters to enjoy. I don't think I've heard of requisitioning an entire village to practice maneuvers. And those poor folks were left with nothing.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61683176655746067882023-02-01T11:54:51.753-05:002023-02-01T11:54:51.753-05:00Although, I think your current project would work ...Although, I think your current project would work well for me, Rhys. 1944ish to 1968. :^)Susan Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163152026039153248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61580792689515411902023-02-01T11:52:23.334-05:002023-02-01T11:52:23.334-05:00Generally I'm not keen on dual time frames, be...Generally I'm not keen on dual time frames, because it usually means the young and adventurous and idealistic protagonists of the earlier period are now very old, or dead. Yes yes, I know that will happen to them (us) eventually, but I don't like to see it spelled out in the book. Susan Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163152026039153248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56464050221024774612023-02-01T11:36:44.618-05:002023-02-01T11:36:44.618-05:00I enjoy multiple time periods if they are linked a...I enjoy multiple time periods if they are linked and are done well. I've read some that were just a gimmick, and that annoyed me.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75377169316503816912023-02-01T10:58:17.040-05:002023-02-01T10:58:17.040-05:00Clare, do you create funny puns too? DianaClare, do you create funny puns too? DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19758275029226954042023-02-01T10:54:01.139-05:002023-02-01T10:54:01.139-05:00Edith, your books are wonderful. Please do not wo...Edith, your books are wonderful. Please do not worry about the dual timelines. Diana <br />Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56612328720512344502023-02-01T10:51:08.081-05:002023-02-01T10:51:08.081-05:00Grace and Rhys, this reminded me of an episode fro...Grace and Rhys, this reminded me of an episode from Midsomer Murders. There was an abandoned war time facility and this elderly lady kept on leaving men's clothes and food for her brother who died in the war.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16578966404264635642023-02-01T10:48:32.478-05:002023-02-01T10:48:32.478-05:00Rhys, Love all of your books! I could read anythi...Rhys, Love all of your books! I could read anything written by you. <br /><br />My first love is the Constable Evans series and I took to Lady Georgie right away. Love the puns and the names! Started reading Molly from Ireland to America series late and now I love the books. <br /><br />And I would like to KNOW Why Mary Dobson never passed on the information to the village? Did someone break her heart or was something going on in her life that she forgot to share the information? We will find out when we read your novel, right? When I think of 1968, I think of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy dying in 1968. This was all in America,<br /><br />Sounds like your 1968 took place in England, right? Prince Charles was about to have his investiture in Wales in 1969, right? Cannot believe he is King Charles III now!<br /><br />Thinking about your question. For me, multiple timelines is easier to follow IF it is NOT back and forth. One of my favorite novels is about an enquiry agent /psychologist who was a nurse at a casualty station during the first world war. The first part starts in 1929. The middle part takes us back to 1910-1918. Then back to 1929.<br /><br />Dual timelines COULD work for me though three or more timelines is quite a challenge for me..<br /><br />Wow! This is a long comment from me!<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38931197643176961012023-02-01T09:53:14.622-05:002023-02-01T09:53:14.622-05:00Thank you, Judy!Thank you, Judy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com