tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.comments2024-02-20T12:43:55.753-08:00R. L. LaFeversRobin Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960833482145500665noreply@blogger.comBlogger1575125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-9906508616438387882016-12-17T22:40:39.558-08:002016-12-17T22:40:39.558-08:00So very very disappointed about not having closure...So very very disappointed about not having closure for Nate. We have been reading through the series at bedtime. Finally started the unicorn book. So sad about the Theodosia books. Bought them, but won't be reading. Hate to lose a character at the apex of his/her storyline resolution. Your publisher's decision regarding sales to justify closing a series before completion is compelling me to only buy series when they are complete. We are steering back to stand alone novels for awhile....Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-73704902619677622402016-11-14T00:24:52.141-08:002016-11-14T00:24:52.141-08:00My daughter will be devastated when she hears the ...My daughter will be devastated when she hears the sad news! She absolutely loves Theo, dressed up as her for Halloween this year, and cried tonight because she finished Book 4 and knew there wasn't another on her bookshelf! Your books absolutely fascinated her and she loves them dearly!!! I hope you will be able to come back to Theo one day! jandsmartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11523547222726013372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-71521596533209051822016-11-02T23:15:49.717-07:002016-11-02T23:15:49.717-07:00I am heartbroken to read that Theodosia series wil...I am heartbroken to read that Theodosia series will not be contained. I refuse to believe so. Please reconsider and give us at least a closing book. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-72401144159497537192016-10-09T08:14:13.959-07:002016-10-09T08:14:13.959-07:00This update is so wonderful to read. For years, I ...This update is so wonderful to read. For years, I had been wondering--"Were we forgotten?"<br /><br />While your YA series is captivating and wonderful--I found myself awaiting each book as I had hoped it would bring your attention back to Theodosia. <br /><br />With this being said, I've waited 4 years for a new Theodosia book--waiting 4 more years will not change anything. If anything, it will bring the excitement and suspense of a new book release back to the forefront of my imagination. <br /><br />I can assure you: you have many loyal fans scattered fans around America. (I know, because I personally bought them the series and 'forced' them to fall in love with your captivating world.) We'll be here waiting. Much like us Harry Potter fans awaited each installment of Harry Potter--we will await the next installment of Theodosia. <br /><br /><br />Until 2020--or beyond! <br /><br />Faithful yours, <br />Stephanie <br />Age 25, Teacher, Theatre Professional, YA Book Connoisseur Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813368974194080336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-46779310621109660872016-09-08T15:37:28.836-07:002016-09-08T15:37:28.836-07:00My 11 year old son absolutely loves your Nathaniel...My 11 year old son absolutely loves your Nathaniel Fludd books. He said that you are his favorite author!! Do you know how hard it is to get him to read? He just started book 4. I need more Nathaniel Fludd books!! Please! Maybe you can just email my son personally with little story updates!? :) Coriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17508704112275585462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-14963767706529991132016-09-04T23:33:40.558-07:002016-09-04T23:33:40.558-07:00I was wondering the same thing. Would it help to f...I was wondering the same thing. Would it help to further things if we contacted your publisher. I adore your Theodosia series. I've been waiting ages to get book four on audible, but alas, have yet to see it. I do have the hardback, but finding time to sit down and read has been fleeting. I am glad to see an update though! I've been looking for any word on future books for quite some time. I do know it's exceedingly difficult to update at times. My husband is the same way with updating his fans as well. Lol! I do know how crazy things get with obligations. I am sorry sales haven't been up enough for the publisher to request more. I wish you could self-publish them, but understand there are priorities when writing contracts are involved. Happy for you that you're so in demand! I do hope to see a final book for Theo to have some closure. :-) I would love to contact your publisher if it would help at all!MMayonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-88732397164666822602016-08-27T10:02:09.011-07:002016-08-27T10:02:09.011-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.JBirdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494634131301929750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-41399634449548769612016-08-27T10:01:57.834-07:002016-08-27T10:01:57.834-07:00Can we call the publisher?? My five year old love...Can we call the publisher?? My five year old loves Theodosia and will be heartbroken!!JBirdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494634131301929750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-16429576352927823832016-04-18T17:24:20.335-07:002016-04-18T17:24:20.335-07:00I adore Theodosia so much. I have the books on Aud...I adore Theodosia so much. I have the books on Audiobook and I love to put them on while I go to sleep or while I'm cleaning or finishing up an art project. They are absolutely brilliant and so witty. I can't get enough.. And I'm 34..lol. Are there plans to continue the series? I'm definitely wondering what the conversation with her parents turned up and what amazing things she gets into as she grows up. I really would love to see the series continue for a good long while. I love the Egyptian history and culture in the books, and love her strong character. I am giving these books to my Goddaughter for her birthday this year and I just know she will devour them as I did. Well done! (also completely in love with the beastologist too 😉)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791854800115503659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-39809192948488961102015-10-13T20:54:55.335-07:002015-10-13T20:54:55.335-07:00Hello! My daughter loves the Theodosia series and ...Hello! My daughter loves the Theodosia series and we read them aloud as a family. Do you think you will continue the series? It is so clever and smart.<br />Shannon Spurlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616274972082119851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-48762878757396995582011-12-10T13:05:17.401-08:002011-12-10T13:05:17.401-08:00Yes, older maps were more about art and expression...Yes, older maps were more about art and expression than being 'real'.Ruchanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-18397107538049989552011-12-09T21:50:54.507-08:002011-12-09T21:50:54.507-08:00My friend and I read books like wolves eat, and we...My friend and I read books like wolves eat, and we only pick a few as our favorites. I would have to say that among my few favorite books, the Theodosia books are on my list. It is very inspiring and different than most newer books. I was in a bookstore and saw a book with a little girls sneaking around, with a black cat following her. I just knew it was going to be a good book. I am a writer, and Theodosia & the staff of Osiris really inspired me. I now have a notebook filled with story idea's waiting to be written. (Sorry I put the comment here, I couldn't find a better post to comment.)Éirinnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-58815654892326775332011-11-22T12:09:54.563-08:002011-11-22T12:09:54.563-08:00Hi RL!
Do you remember me from the theodosia websi...Hi RL!<br />Do you remember me from the theodosia website?<br />Hope I have the luck I did with the theo contest!Raelynn Amelianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-80764711478108042942011-11-20T14:31:51.246-08:002011-11-20T14:31:51.246-08:00OMG!! This is a dream come true. Thanks!!! Now if ...OMG!! This is a dream come true. Thanks!!! Now if only I would win...Fiona Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06201764692772860908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-71877091099879411222011-11-20T10:15:39.958-08:002011-11-20T10:15:39.958-08:00Yes! I too, loved those picture maps. Still do. I ...Yes! I too, loved those picture maps. Still do. I hadn't really thought of them as being our modern version of these old 'story telling' maps, though.Robin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02960833482145500665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-75433680098071379522011-11-20T09:16:16.735-08:002011-11-20T09:16:16.735-08:00These are amazing! I love traveling and finding th...These are amazing! I love traveling and finding the modern version for cities and towns~ I know they're tourist gimmicks for the most part, but I still like looking at them. I remember loving the "picture maps" when we took family trips, because I could see drawings of the shops, mountains, beaches, restaurants, attractions. It was very cool for someone who had just been reading for a few years to be able to say, "Hey Dad! Go up two streets and to the left! The beach is right over there." Same thing for maps of Disney World and the like. I could stare at those for hours. This goatskin map, of course, is an even bigger marvel :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-73668891385503106192011-11-19T22:03:30.321-08:002011-11-19T22:03:30.321-08:00You're so welcome, Gabby.
The funny thing is,...You're so welcome, Gabby. <br />The funny thing is, I came *thisclose* to deleting this post earlier this afternoon! I was searching through the blog, looking for an older entry and stumbled upon this and thought, eh, I should maybe delete that. <br /><br />But now I'm very glad I didn't. <br /><br />And book binding and book conservation! What a fascinating career you will have!Robin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02960833482145500665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-69236895991729440312011-11-19T22:00:12.470-08:002011-11-19T22:00:12.470-08:00Yes, SGeorge! I'm with you. If a book includes...Yes, SGeorge! I'm with you. If a book includes a map, it suddenly becomes even MORE interesting.<br /><br />And thanks for the Piri Reis mention! I had not seen that one before. It's stunning!Robin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02960833482145500665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-56830686616126601222011-11-19T20:52:32.286-08:002011-11-19T20:52:32.286-08:00Thank you R.L.! This was an insightful post. I rea...Thank you R.L.! This was an insightful post. I read the Beastologist books last year during my freshmen year of college and they were fantastic! I'm in the transition of showing my true self (studying to become a bookbinder/book conservator not a 4 yr college girl) to everyone since my family and friend don't seem to get why I want to do this, but I'm fairly confident in myself and I think that'll show once I have the experience to back me up. The post helped and I'm so glad I found your site. Love your work.Gabbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-90980622575752303062011-11-19T11:14:22.234-08:002011-11-19T11:14:22.234-08:00I fell in love with maps after poring over Tolkien...I fell in love with maps after poring over Tolkien's handmade ones for 'The Hobbit'. I own a few books of them and love how old ones can fire the imagination (Piri Reis map, anyone?) I saw this Babylonian one linked elsewhere and just stumbled across the same thing here- which made me feel very at home!<br />I still come across ones I've made for my own imaginary realms over the years, and books set in elseworlds are always a little extra special when a map is included. Ta!SGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250912681607083682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-25791252298536771722011-11-15T21:40:47.967-08:002011-11-15T21:40:47.967-08:00I'm looking forward to the new website. I can&...I'm looking forward to the new website. I can't wait for Grave Mercy, I love assasins, especially female assasins in fantasy! Can never ever have enough of those. I honestly can't wait. Have I mentioned the cover is gorgeous? March is too far.Fiona Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06201764692772860908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-80939576933400621682011-11-13T18:32:35.172-08:002011-11-13T18:32:35.172-08:00So glad to 'meet' you, Margo! And I'm ...So glad to 'meet' you, Margo! And I'm laughing because I was worried that nobody else would be interested in maps and all the stuff behind the books. So glad to learn I was wrong!<br /><br />And thanks, Jess, for sending Margo this way!R.L. LaFevershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14646274781361864901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-3420071212128745852011-11-13T16:02:04.728-08:002011-11-13T16:02:04.728-08:00Ah, Jess knows that I am a map geek and gave me th...Ah, Jess knows that I am a map geek and gave me the link here. Love to find other writers who appreciate maps too. Love your Shrinking Violets blog, first time visiting hereMargo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-49486440765332335162011-11-12T20:29:27.886-08:002011-11-12T20:29:27.886-08:00Anonymous, we don't have scheduled pub dates y...Anonymous, we don't have scheduled pub dates yet, but I did create a "Coming Soon" section of the blog where I will post updates.Robin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02960833482145500665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26414616.post-50431605838993131672011-11-12T20:02:46.496-08:002011-11-12T20:02:46.496-08:00Just got back from your link to Wikipedia~ what a ...Just got back from your link to Wikipedia~ what a cool map! Thanks :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.com