tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post2603471910786010042..comments2024-03-26T11:03:45.486+00:00Comments on Let us Talk of Many Things; of Books and Queens and Pirates, of Mystery and Kings...: My friends - my books ~ Thursday ThoughtsHelen Hollickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-79417918377099598032014-10-14T19:21:58.264+00:002014-10-14T19:21:58.264+00:00Oh I so know what you mean - what would we do with...Oh I so know what you mean - what would we do without our friends - characters in books? Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-40139018277301816952014-10-09T13:29:54.501+00:002014-10-09T13:29:54.501+00:00The first book I ever read Helen was "Babar t...The first book I ever read Helen was "Babar the Elephant" It was during the war (the early forties) and sadly books were almost impossible to buy. I still remember hiding behind the armchair to read it so I could savour it undisturbed. I went through all the Enid Blyton and Arthur Ransome books, Rosemary Sutcliffe's wonderful novel, Henry Treece's Viking Tales, all my mother's books on mythology.... the list is endless. "Babar the Elephant" was the beginning of a love affair with books that has lasted all through my life. In my seventies I still read books like those written by Brian Jacques for children and have every one of them ( Redwall) among many other genres. Historical fiction and fantasy have always been my favourites. Your books Helen, Sharon Penman's, Elizabeth Chadwick and so very many more. I to enjoy your blogs they are always so diverse and so interesting. Your sharing of how you first "met" Jesamiah is an immensely readable short story in its own right. As always Helen, thank you for the pleasure you give us all in the reading of your book.korculabluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559741052274430246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-26544037697786426812012-05-15T14:19:26.871+00:002012-05-15T14:19:26.871+00:00Thank you Adam - do let me know what you think of ...Thank you Adam - do let me know what you think of The Pendragon's banner series when you've finished. I _hope_ you enjoy them of course!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-2474011170273218692012-05-15T01:12:51.528+00:002012-05-15T01:12:51.528+00:00Hello Helen,
I've recently purchased the Kin...Hello Helen, <br /><br />I've recently purchased the Kingmaking and am looking forward to starting your Arthurian series. Very excited!<br /><br />I am a historical fiction writer who was not an avid reader as a child and gasped when adults would bring me books as presents. However, now, there are mountains of books in my home and our kids LOVE books. <br /><br />I enjoy your blog and look forward to reading your stories.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />Adam Haviaras<br />www.writingthepastblog.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461952469118723268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-88157120162706195502012-05-13T12:12:10.604+00:002012-05-13T12:12:10.604+00:00It's worth watching Paula!It's worth watching Paula!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-57395877892419242772012-05-13T12:06:41.033+00:002012-05-13T12:06:41.033+00:00I must away to the land of dreams now, but I will ...I must away to the land of dreams now, but I will watch the video tomorrow. When I fill out a form that asks you to list your hobbies, I used to think that just putting down reading made me seem so boring and unadventurous. Now I feel happy to just have one 'hobby'.Paula Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-74679020415909754892012-05-12T11:16:42.632+00:002012-05-12T11:16:42.632+00:00I wonder if there are any writers who were not avi...I wonder if there are any writers who were not avid readers?Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-50651924367469246042012-05-12T04:13:05.038+00:002012-05-12T04:13:05.038+00:00I loved horses too but could only ride them at cam...I loved horses too but could only ride them at camp during the summer, so I had to do with the Black Stallion series. I went through the Narnia books, Mary Poppins, Lad, a Dog, various kid books and then some more grownup historical fiction books. Reading has led me to writing historical fiction too.historywriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646517639758524668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-15723789290446301202012-05-10T11:14:50.511+00:002012-05-10T11:14:50.511+00:00well that's yet another 15 minutes gone.... ju...well that's yet another 15 minutes gone.... just watched the video again, isn't it lovely?Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-43524961629436312432012-05-10T11:05:15.316+00:002012-05-10T11:05:15.316+00:00Yes, read all the P.T. books - and Monica Edwards&...Yes, read all the P.T. books - and Monica Edwards' Punchbowl Farm and Romney Marsh series, Pat Smythe's 3 Jays, Silver Brumby.... still have most of them!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-44695249980036830772012-05-10T10:53:29.899+00:002012-05-10T10:53:29.899+00:00We read the same books, Helen. Did you like the P...We read the same books, Helen. Did you like the Pullen-Thompson pony books? All those posh children having adventures on ponies - I loved them :)Judith Arnopphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10734149908148034800noreply@blogger.com