tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post8185386644241811988..comments2024-03-28T08:14:48.882-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: Picture of Lies by C.C. HarrisonCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-22398767442414449222014-01-28T12:26:01.595-07:002014-01-28T12:26:01.595-07:00I received this comment in an email from "des...I received this comment in an email from "desertgypsygirl":<br /><br />"Five Star/Cengage is not self pub. It’s a traditional publisher. Part of Gale Publishing."<br /><br />Thanks so much for the info, DGG!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-6462367268504691372014-01-25T16:00:39.699-07:002014-01-25T16:00:39.699-07:00You and I share a love of Monument Valley, Ken. On...You and I share a love of Monument Valley, Ken. One year my birthday/anniversary present from Denis was a trip up there, staying at Goulding's Lodge, and an all-day guided tour through Mystery Canyon. When we got back, I wouldn't let Denis wash the orange mud off the Jeep.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-75246328001994224842014-01-25T15:57:40.249-07:002014-01-25T15:57:40.249-07:00Yes, Monument Valley was the major reason why I re...Yes, Monument Valley was the major reason why I read the book.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-17338817455657452422014-01-25T13:00:15.109-07:002014-01-25T13:00:15.109-07:00I too recognized Monument Valley from the cover, (...I too recognized Monument Valley from the cover, (just about my most favorite place in the world, been there 4 times, and it's not an easy ride from the Washington DC suburbs) and it strikes me that the old saying that you can't judge a book......may never have been more true. I believe that this publisher does self publishing and while there's nothing wrong with that especially for a new author, this is book #2 for this author, same publisher. Not a vote of confidence, nor is the lack of a significant number of positive reader reviews for book one, nor is the rather low low price for this book, nor is your luke warm review. Think I'll pass, regretully.<br /><br />Ken in McLeanKennethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10230841071384176436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-17282397785141715232014-01-24T18:50:00.722-07:002014-01-24T18:50:00.722-07:00I hate it when characters do such obviously stupid...I hate it when characters do such obviously stupid things if being stupid isn't an integral part of their character. It would seriously impact my appreciation of the book, though, like you, I love that part of the country.<br />Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666609213171939599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-66781397818642412892014-01-23T12:38:52.452-07:002014-01-23T12:38:52.452-07:00Exactly! You and I are on the same page with TSTL ...Exactly! You and I are on the same page with TSTL Syndrome, Margot.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-77306905313311791382014-01-23T08:36:20.869-07:002014-01-23T08:36:20.869-07:00Cathy - Yes, I think I'd roll my eyes too. I h...Cathy - Yes, I think I'd roll my eyes too. I have to say it's a pet peeve of mine when a protagonist acts stupidly or outright dangerously without a very compelling reason. At the same time, I do love a sense of place and it's good to know that Harrison got the Monument Valley setting right. Still!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com