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SolN · 12-19-2005 13:46:06

Based on your feedback, we've created this forum for you to recommend a piece of work on the site. The only rule for now is that each member can only recommend one piece of work per week. Thanks to all who made the suggestion.

Please remember, only one suggestion per member per week.

Thanks,

Sol

jennifer · 12-19-2005 14:04:14

Sol, you rock!!

L. P. Thomas · 12-24-2005 09:42:09

Hi Friends
I recommend Christine's Odessey, by wordsmith. This is a great piece for readers of almost all ages, and it is a very fine example of tight writing, and plot development.
Linda

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Elle Lockwood · 12-25-2005 13:33:35

I agree, Linda. I have been reviewing this work, and I find it thoroughly enjoyable! I just wish the author would WRITE FASTER! Elle

wordsmith · 12-25-2005 20:23:37

Linda,

Thanks for recommending Christine's Odyssey. I have to extend thanks here for your constant encouragement and support. The critiques have helped tremendously and have helped me challenge myself to try to do a better job with each chapter.

Elle, thanks for keeping up with me, I wish I could get it done faster too, but unfortunately, life gets in the way and I'm crazy enough to be writing two tales at once.

I'll do my best to keep up with the writing. I should be posting again in another couple of days. Happy Holidays to you both!

wordsmith · 12-25-2005 20:59:55

Elle,

Ooops! I did the default thing again in doing a rating which came out at a 3, I intended for it to be a 5. Thanks so much for picking up on that error! Happy Holidays!

Elle Lockwood · 12-26-2005 06:41:20

Hey, wordsmith,

I grew up in the days of serial novels in magazines and serial stories in the movie theaters; I can wait! I waited, somewhat breathlessly, for the episodes of Star Wars and Lord of the Ring, and I didn't die in the waiting. As an "old broad," I have the luxury of reading a 500-page novel (or two in one day!) through to the end without interruption, so I have become a bit "spoiled" in that regard.

Take your time! I'll enjoy the story as it comes. Elle

SolN · 05-27-2006 15:02:48

Please remember to only make one recommendation per member per week.

r pia · 07-18-2006 23:36:32

Hi Sol,

Sorry about that. Now that I'm aware won't do it again.

Thanks.

Robin

Roisin Moriarty · 07-20-2006 07:09:23

There are so many great novels on this site! I'm bummed I can only recommend one. Anyway, Kirk Ort's Journey of Addie Boyd is my recommendation for this week. Rollicking adventure, fiesty lady takes on Wild West and a few of its more interesting denizens; you got history in there, real characters, wonderful, rich tapestry of a story, and a super writer.

rhiannon · 07-27-2006 13:43:10

Roisin: Recommend as many as you like, I say. Unless there is some rule I've missed out on. Otherwise, many novels (like mine) become the private property of a steadfast few who enjoy them. Besides, the whole point of the site is exposure and criticism--I think so anyway. I test things here before I send them off.

SolN · 07-27-2006 13:49:59

Hi Rhiannon,

The only rule we have is that a member only make one recommendation per week. This is to the Recommendation thread from becoming clogged and to force members to choose amonst their top choices. Of course, you can make a different recommendation every week.

Sol

Roisin Moriarty · 11-07-2006 08:49:32

OK. I guess I can recommend another brilliant novel; STREET OF ROGUES BY WHATTA. If you haven't read it, you're missing out. I've also run into two other brilliant novels, but I guess I've used up my allotment for this week. I'll be back! Too much good stuff going on to not stick my nose in and say yay every chance I get.

whatta · 11-08-2006 18:15:45

Roisin Moriarty wrote:
OK. I guess I can recommend another brilliant novel; STREET OF ROGUES BY WHATTA. If you haven't read it, you're missing out.

Thank you Roisin! While I have not yet picked up your novels to read, I am mightily impressed with the short stories I've read. I definitely recommend reading any of your works.

If you want to read someone with a command of the language, read Roisin's work -- any of them. (Easy points, no nits!) The descriptions, imagery and the whole mood of these works are exemplary.

Roisin Moriarty · 11-09-2006 15:38:04

Whoa, Whatta! Now I can't get my hat on my head!! Thank you, sir. Street of Rogues is a beam of sunshine in a pouring wet day. So there!!

modobenny · 11-09-2006 19:58:39

Excellent description of Streets, Roisin. I miss it... It transported me to another place. A must read everyone.

Roisin Moriarty · 11-11-2006 06:22:35

Roisin sticking her nose in again! Want to recommend SEX AND THE SINGLE DISABLED DUDE by vercingetorix. Stunningly honest work, makes you flinch, cry, cheer, and spit nails!! Read it!!

whatta · 11-14-2006 17:26:48

I have three books to recommend. (Then I'll stay out of here for three weeks, Sol; but if I don't do it now, I'll forget, cuz I'm old and feeble... but creative enough to call sitting on my glasses 'hindsight.')

Hard Boiled Headline by HavePenWillScribble

Motor Dolls... by modobenny

Static Mayhem by Sherman_Bierce

D.L. Rankin · 01-09-2007 17:19:53

Roisin Moriarty wrote:
Roisin sticking her nose in again! Want to recommend SEX AND THE SINGLE DISABLED DUDE by vercingetorix. Stunningly honest work, makes you flinch, cry, cheer, and spit nails!! Read it!!

I second this recommendation, peeps. It's a great read. Funny, poignant, and inspiring.

Roisin Moriarty · 03-11-2007 05:53:09

CATCHING HELL by raconine! This is one seriously funny and wildly imaginative story! Check it out!

Also, along the same lines of seriously funny and wildly imaginative, our own HPWS CRUSADE.

We have some seriously funny and wildly imaginative writers on this site!! These are two of them!

darthpoet · 04-21-2007 21:44:02

If, like me, you like poetry to evoke, or instil an image in the mind, then look no further than 'Yakpawulo's harvest', by Onike. Simple, effective and exquisitely proffered, this writing is a sheer pleasure to read.

Darthpoet

Roisin Moriarty · 04-27-2007 07:19:00

I second that! Onike's poetry is exquisite!

michelle willms · 02-19-2008 08:11:57

Lazarus, by Sonny.

Jeni Decker · 08-29-2008 07:53:42

Not sure if anyone has suggested this one, and I'm guessing MANY of the older members have read it, but :

ECHOSIS---

-- is quite possibly the best novel I've read on the site so far, not only is it entertaining, but it MEANS SOMETHING about art... I actually look forward to reading my chapter every day...

Echosis by Odin Roark

(It don't get much better than this, folks! )

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Ethereal Angel · 09-15-2008 22:24:19

"It Came In the Night" poem by Cynthia Allison

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