Not A Pink Girl

Priestess of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought that, at the completion of this novel, I had read the Mists of Avalon series in its entirety (although not in order). I find I still have to read The Fall of Atlantis, Ancestors of Avalon, & Sword of Avalon. I originally read Mists of Avalon & loved it so much I decided to read MZB’s other books in the series.

I thought I’d only read MZB/DLP’s books on audio because I thought I’d have too difficult a time trying to pronounce the archaic names & places. When I couldn’t find Forest House or Priestess of Avalon on audio, I relented & read them myself. No problem, really! I thoroughly enjoyed Forest House as well as Priestess of Avalon. Strong women characters doing what they gotta do, whether it’s BC or AD! ;D

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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF LORD NELSON by Brown

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This little tome is just the book to read if you know next to nothing about Horatio Nelson. Now I want to read his bio. I think he was an adrenaline junkie with delusions of grandeur. But that’s just me.

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My online persona has the name gypsy in it. Why?

Part of the reason is because I love to travel. I usually do so by car just for financial reasons. I love to fly & cruise too. & go by Amtrak!

When I was a little girl I would go in my room to get ready for Mass. When I came out, my mother would say, “Look at you! You have so many different colors on, you look like a gypsy. Now get back in there & change your clothes!”

Also, my father never “got” me. (I was 1 of 5 kids.) When I was little (say, 4 or 5) he started saying, “One day we’re going to take you back to the gypsies who left you on our doorstep when you were a baby. We don’t want you anymore.” Sad, yes. Once I packed my little kid suitcase (not forgetting my Catholic school uniform) to be ready for when the gypsies came back for me.

So that’s me: gypsy grrl.

Hot Flash Holidays: A Novel by Nancy Thayer

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is my first read in this series. I enjoyed it! I could relate to so many facets of all the characters. Now to get the first of the series. Fun read for the holiday season. Enjoyed the reader Carrington MacDuffie’s ability to do a wide range character voices.

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A Pawn for a Queen by Fiona Buckley

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoy the Ursula Blanchard mysteries so much! This was just great. I loved the ending! I’m looking forward to reading the next in the series. I daydream about being at Queen Elizabeth I’s court after reading Fiona Buckley’s books.

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