I’m still on a hiatus from blogland while I pack my parents’ belongings for a move into senior housing. I’m up to my shoulders in dust, mouse turds, back pain, and boxes.
Just before I left, Karen Dowdall was wonderfully sweet to post a review of Catling’s Bane on her blog. I’m delighted to share it here. Thank you, Karen!
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Catling’s Bane, Book 1 of the Rose Shield series, offers the reader an amazing journey into a world so believable that the characters seem to come alive on the page. This beautifully written science-fiction pulled me into a world that glitters with luminosity. The author reveals this world with descriptions so vivid, so rich in detail, that we forget completely, that it is a fictional world.
It is a civilization very different than our own, yet still, very much the same, with problems of great poverty, injustice, and cruelty, with one exception. There are strange powers of influence…
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Wow. Loved the review! Wish you all the best and hope you come back soon. Hope you can check out my review too 😊
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I’m glad you enjoyed the review. Have a wonderful day.
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I headed over to visit your site, but got a message that you have it set up as private, so I can’t check out your review. 😦
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Lovely post! I’ve a book review up on my blog. Hope you’ll check it out. Followed you. You’re great x
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Thanks, Malosri. I’m glad you enjoyed the review and I’ll definitely be over to your place to read and follow. 🙂
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Congratulations, Diana! Wonderful review. 😀 xo
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Thanks, Vashti. As you know from experience, a great review makes an author’s day. 😀 And once in a while, they’re fun to share. Happy Writing!
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The feeling of getting a great review never gets old. 😀 Have a great weekend and Happy Writing!
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What a wonderful review, Diana! Many congratulations! Hope all goes well with the move and that your back pain gets better soon! Take care!❤
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Thanks, Sarah. My parents are moved! Now we’re unpacking and settling them in. Another week and I’ll be back to blogging. 😉
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Great news, Diana! Hope they’ll settle in soon and are happy at their new home. 🙂 ❤
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They love the food at the senior housing complex, and apparently that is the key to happiness! I have to remember that. 😀
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I’m not big on science fiction but this review may have me being more open minded on this one!!
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What a lovely thing to say, Nicole. My books are fantasy-scifi-ish, but I’m not heavy on the magic or science. Ultimately I try to write a human story – at least that’s what I strive for. It you give it a try, I hope you enjoy it. ❤
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Incredible review! And well deserved 😀
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Thanks, Julie. I appreciate the visit! Have a wonderful week as you get ready for the next adventure in the life of an author. 🙂
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Take it easy Diana 💕
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I am, Val. We’re making slow but steady progress. 🙂
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Wonderful review! The Rose Shield books are brilliant.
Hope your parents are happy with their new home. xx
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Thank you! Your comment gave me a wide smile. We just finished packing. Now I’m cleaning! Monday is goodbyes and we start the journey, so still a ways to go. But going well. 🙂 ❤
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Oh you start on Monday… Sorry I didn’t realise. You are amazing, Diana. You are handling so many things and manage to keep your blog running. But I wouldn’t expect less from the creator of Catling 😉 Best of luck next week! ❤
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Thank you! It all happened really fast, and I had to finish the prompt stories. I’m spreading out my posts for April until I get back. All good. 🙂
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Best of luck! ❤
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Huge congrats Diana! Now step away from the computer LOL 😉 xx
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I know! It helps me unwind after a day of crazy packing and cleaning. Everyone is so kind and sends such lovely thoughts. Now, it’s nearly midnight and time to sign off. 🙂
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I do know what you mean. It’s almost in our blood, lol. 🙂
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So lovely to have other bloggers do some promotion work for you while you are unable to do so, Diana. And so well deserved. I left a comment on Karen’s blog. Good luck with the moving. ❤️
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Thanks so much for the kind comment, Molly. It was such a treat to see and share. We got the truck loaded! Now the move. 🙂
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Wonderful review!
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Thanks, Jennie. It was a great send off. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Diana. Definitely a great send off. 🙂
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Congratulations on a wonderful review Diana. I hope the packing and move go well.
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Thanks for the visit and lovely comment, Brigid. We’re making progress with the packing. 🙂 Long days of going slow. ❤
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Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
A book review for CATLING’S BANE by D. Wallace Peach.
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Thanks so much, Suzanne, for the reblog. ❤ I'm sorry I haven't visited much recently. I'm in the process of moving my parents. Your kindness was a lovely surprise this morning. ❤
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I hope you get your parents successfully moved. Diana. All the best. 🙂 — Suzanne
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All the best for your parents move, Diana. And a great review of your book … congratulations!
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Thank you, Iris. The packing is going slowly, but we’re getting there! And I appreciate the congrats! Have a lovely weekend!
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Fantastic review… must get reading Caitlin’s Bane!
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Thanks, Bette. Well, your comment certainly made me smile. 🙂 Have a lovely Friday, my friend, and Happy Writing!
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Thanks, Diana! 🙂 Ditto all around.
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Congrats on this good review.
Don’t forget to relax.
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Blogging is my relaxation. 🙂 But only for an hour before I pass out. Thanks for the kind comment. ❤
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I really enjoyed reading Catling’s Bane!
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Thanks so much for the visit and comment, Anneli. 🙂 You left me with a huge grin!
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Fantastic review, Diana! Congrats!
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Thanks, Jan. It was a sweet one. I was delighted, and it was wonderful to see as I headed out on a break. Happy Writing!
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Congratulations! What a wonderful review. So proud of you, Diana. Please take care and no rush in trying to respond to everyone. We know how busy you are. Take good care.
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Thanks so much for the visit, Jacqui, and the kind comment. I’m blogging a little in the evenings to unwind. 🙂 Then I pass out! lol. Happy Weekend!
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Happy Weekend to you too, Diana.
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Oops. Sorry about calling you Jacqui! Lol. I was getting my comments mixed up. I’m a little loopy after packing all day. ❤ ❤
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Diana, please no worries. Jacqui is a beautiful name and I don’t mind being called that. 😘 You must be tired from all the packing. Remember to take breaks in between too. Sending you lots of energy.:)
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😀 I’m actually not feeling that tired, but I’m also drinking lots of coffee! Ha ha.
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What a wonderful review. That must have given you the energy to keep on packin’!
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Thanks so much for the lovely comment, Jacqui. Yes, it was a fun one to share and a reason to stop by the blog. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
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Congrats on the wonderful review, Diana!
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Thanks, Teri. It was a nice one and I’m grateful to Karen for taking the time to read and share. 🙂 Have a great week!
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That’s a nice review, Diana – I left a comment there too. Soon you’ll have time to rest, and i hope the senior home is the one near you so you can visit them more.
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Thanks, Jina. The senior housing is much nearer to me, so I’ll be able to see them routinely. They waited a little too long to move, but better now than later. Happy Writing, my friend!
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You always create such wondrously vivid worlds. Looks like you did it with this one as well, but I would expect no less from your creative pen.
Congratulations on the review! Also ending best wishes for the move and that your parents are soon settled in their new place.
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Thanks, Mae. I was tickled by Karen’s review and so happy to share it. And the move… making progress but it’s very slow progress. 🙂 All good though. Thanks for the kind wishes!
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Fabulous review, Diana. Cheers to you! Sending well wishes and positive thoughts during and after this transition. Take care of yourself too. XO
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Thanks so much for the kind wishes and thoughts, Natalie. We’re taking a day at a time and making progress however slow. 🙂
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Congrats on the great review. And sending wishes for an easier time. What you’re doing is physically and emotionally taxing. Praying for all involved.
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Thanks, Staci. Karen was sweet to share such a lovely review. 🙂 I’m pretty tired and wired at the end of the day, but blogging helps me unwind! Have a great Friday!
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Awesome review! Good luck with the upcoming move. Take care of your back.
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Thanks for the good luck, Mary. I need it. 🙂 My back will be okay now that the books are packed and loaded. 🙂 All is going slowly but that’s not much of a surprise. Happy Writing, my friend. ❤
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Great review…congratulations! Wishing you the best with your parents. ❤
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Thanks so much for sharing! I appreciate it. Have an awesome day!
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Hey you, boom! Killer review! 🤗
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Thanks, Jess. I figured it was nice to check in and let everyone know I’m still around… sort of. Happy Productive Writing!
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Just take your time, lovely one.
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Congratulations.
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Thank you, Sadje. It was a lovely review to share. Now I’m back to packing! Have a great day. 🙂
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You too. All the best with the move. They really suck all your energy.
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This is a wonderful review, Diana! Congratulations! ❤
It's a lot of work, I understand. I hope your parents will make good adjustment to the senior home and hope it is close to you.
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They are in tough shape, Miriam. All I’ve been saying for 4 days is “sit down and relax. Let me do it!” Ha ha. Once the move is over I hope things will be better for them. 🙂 And thank you for the kind words regarding the review! Have a great day.
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My mother-in-law is getting into a fixation stage. The family tries to ask her to make changes but she refused. She is fragile, living upstairs in a home by herself, didn’t even want to switch to the bedroom downstairs. 🙂
A great review like that is always pleasant. 🙂
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Blessings for the move Diana. It is always a sweet, painful experience moving our older parents. May they be happy in their new lodging. You will feel relieved am sure.❤️
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Thank you, Helene. It’s been tough because my parents are quite frail. I worry about how taxing a move can be. It will be nice to have them settled.
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What a great review! Congratulations!
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Thanks for making me smile! I figured sharing Karen’s review was a way to show that I’m still hovering around the blog. 🙂 Have a great day!
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You’re totally welcome! 😀
May you have a great day too!
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