Camy Tang/Camille Elliot discussion

I'm re-reading Pride and Prejudice, inspired by an issue of the Jane Austen's Regency World magazine that I got a few weeks ago. The focus was on Pride and Prejudice since it's the 200th anniversary this year! I also started watching the 1980 BBC miniseries with David Rintoul but it's not keeping my interest. Rintoul, who plays Darcy, is such an inexpressive fish! Every line is exactly the same and I honestly don't know why the writer in the Jane Austen's Regency World magazine was raving about his performance. So far, he hasn't done anything to make him better than Colin Firth, who could be cold but expressive enough to make me fall in love with him.

So to "cleanse" myself of this unpleasant Darcy, I started reading the book again. I think I still like Captain Wentworth better than Darcy, but P&P is still one of my favorite books of all time. :)

What are you reading this week?

I'm writing and proofing for my business but I did squeeze in a NetGalley the other day. Excellent book by Robin Caroll, Strand of Deception, 3rd book in the series. I read book two awhile back, To Write A Wrong, also excellent.

I finally finished A Dukes Promise and am reading an aussie book by 4 authors.(still typing one handed)

Judy wrote: "I'm writing and proofing for my business but I did squeeze in a NetGalley the other day. Excellent book by Robin Caroll, Strand of Deception, 3rd book in the series. I read book two awhile back, To..."

Robin's always an exciting read!

Ausjenny wrote: "I finally finished A Dukes Promise and am reading an aussie book by 4 authors.(still typing one handed)"

You poor thing! I'm still praying for you!

thanks see the OT this week finally it is improving just cant over do it.

Camy wrote: "I'm re-reading Pride and Prejudice, inspired by an issue of the Jane Austen's Regency World magazine that I got a few weeks ago. The focus was on Pride and Prejudice since it's the 200th anniversar..."

Oh Camy that version of P&P has a special place in my heart as it is the first P&P production I ever watched and was my favorite for years. I do like Colin Firth as Darcy, but I also love David Rintoul. His looks are so stuck up like I imagine the "real" Darcy to be. Looking down his nose at everyone. It is always interesting to me that we all have different tastes :)

I just finished a book called WOUNDS by Alton Gansky and haven't started another one yet.

Julie@My Favorite Pastime

I'm reading Narrow Escape when I'm finished up next is My Deadly Valentine: Dangerous Admirer\Dark Obsession since V-Day is coming up!

I'm finishing up The Crystal Scepter. I love how C.S. Lakin tells her stories. I can't wait to go back and read the entire series again one after another. (Though they don't have to be read in order.
I just started Gail Sattler's The Narrow Path. My first impression after reading for awhile at lunch is this is going to be another good book.
Heading to a conference in San Jose this week which means I should have time for a lot of reading in the evenings and "down times."

Julie wrote: "Oh Camy that version of P&P has a special place in my heart as it is the first P&P production I ever watched and was my favorite for years. I do like Colin Firth as Darcy, but I also love David Rintoul. His looks are so stuck up like I imagine the "real" Darcy to be. Looking down his nose at everyone. It is always interesting to me that we all have different tastes :) "

Well, I'll keep at it to see if he improves. So far he's incredibly unlikeable to me and I can't see how Lizzie falls in love with him, but then again, she doesn't start doing so until later in the book anyway. :)

Shatara wrote: "I'm reading Narrow Escape when I'm finished up next is My Deadly Valentine: Dangerous Admirer\Dark Obsession since V-Day is coming up!"

Yay! I hope you like Narrow Escape! I read My Deadly Valentine a couple years ago! It was great!

Holly wrote: "I'm finishing up The Crystal Scepter. I love how C.S. Lakin tells her stories. I can't wait to go back and read the entire series again one after another. (Though they don't have to be read in orde..."

Yay! Enjoy your time at the conference! I'll meet you for coffee on Wednesday!

Camy wrote: "Julie wrote: "Oh Camy that version of P&P has a special place in my heart as it is the first P&P production I ever watched and was my favorite for years. I do like Colin Firth as Darcy, but I also ..."

Yes, exactly! He's supposed to be unlikable :) He is humbled in the end :)

I love P&P! I have the movie with Kiera Nightly and I have the Tv series with Colin Firth! When I'm alone(which is not to often) or when I can't slerp that well I'll watch them.
Right now I'm reading Ricochet by Christy Barritt so far it has started out jumping!
Praying for you Ausiejenny! I really like playing Words with Friends with you!
I hope you are doing well Camy and I'm excited Narrow Escape is out!

I read P&P a few years ago and just can't read a book twice. I'm reading by Tosca Lee and then by Marie Lu.

I'm reading Ricochet by Christy Barritt and the Bible is the only book I can read over and over again and always get something out of it!!!

I picked up THE CHRISTIAN WORLD OF THE HOBBIT by Devin Brown from the library.

Jennifer wrote: "I love P&P! I have the movie with Kiera Nightly and I have the Tv series with Colin Firth! When I'm alone(which is not to often) or when I can't slerp that well I'll watch them.
Right now I'm readi..."

Thanks Jennifer! I admit I also watch P&P at least once a year, usually more. :)

Ronie wrote: "I read P&P a few years ago and just can't read a book twice. I'm reading by Tosca Lee and then by Marie Lu."

Ooh, I have in my TBR pile!

John wrote: "I picked up THE CHRISTIAN WORLD OF THE HOBBIT by Devin Brown from the library."

Hey that sounds interesting!

I'm reading "The Moses Quilt by Kathi Macias. It is a very good read so far!

I'm reading "The Unlikely Wife," by Debra Ullrick. A delightful story. :)

I am now on (catherien's Pursuit by Lena Dooley Nelson)

Judy wrote: "I'm reading "The Moses Quilt by Kathi Macias. It is a very good read so far!"

Kathi's a great author!

Leigh wrote: "I'm reading "The Unlikely Wife," by Debra Ullrick. A delightful story. :)"

You know, I've known about Deb for years but never read one of her books yet!

Ausjenny wrote: "I am now on (catherien's Pursuit by Lena Dooley Nelson)"

Have you ever met Lena? She's absolutely wonderful! So friendly!

No I haven't but would love to. (isn't she in Texas?) I will be in Dallas airport for 4 hours!

Yes, she's in Texas. If you're ever at a conference she's at, you might get a chance. :)

Too bad I dont get to conferences (do readers go to them).

The RWA conference has readers attend, also the Romantic Times conference and the Librarians Association conference. They're secular, though, and I don't know if Lena attends those.

ok. Im looking forward to meeting a few authors and readers in Spokane in May and also going to catch up with about 3 in Atlanta and a couple in Williamsburg

I am almost finish reading Terri blackstock's book" Breakers Reef"

I finished reading Christy Barritt's Key Witness and posted a review on Goodreads. I intended to start the copy of Camy's novel, Narrow Escape, that I won in a book giveaway, but my wife grabbed it first and said she won't give it back until she's finished. So I sat down and wrote 3 chapters for my current WIP, a thriller that's about 1/3 finished.

Terri wrote: "I am almost finish reading Terri blackstock's book" Breakers Reef""

That's one of Terri's I haven't read yet!

H.L. wrote: "I finished reading Christy Barritt's Key Witness and posted a review on Goodreads. I intended to start the copy of Camy's novel, Narrow Escape, that I won in a book giveaway, but my wife grabbed it..."

Tell your wife she obviously has good taste. ;)

I'm over half way through Jane Kirkpatrick's, One Glorious Ambition, The Compassionate Crusade of Dorothea Dix for review. It is a fictionalized account of Dorothea's life from childhood on. I'll be recommending it for anyone who enjoys history and has interest in the reformation of care of the mentally ill.

I just finished reading Proof: bloodline by Jordyn Redwood. It was nail bitting, intense and full of suspense. It may be hard for many to read but I enjoyed it a lot.

Now I reading Terri Reed's " the secret heiress "

Susan F wrote: "I'm over half way through Jane Kirkpatrick's, One Glorious Ambition, The Compassionate Crusade of Dorothea Dix for review. It is a fictionalized account of Dorothea's life from childhood on. I'll b..."

I read one or two Jane Kirkpatrick books--her research is always so amazing! I feel like I'm right there in the time period.

Ileana wrote: "I just finished reading Proof: bloodline by Jordyn Redwood. It was nail bitting, intense and full of suspense. It may be hard for many to read but I enjoyed it a lot."

I remember Jordyn from the ACFW Genesis contest! How neat about her novels published by Kregel!

Terri wrote: "Now I reading Terri Reed's " the secret heiress ""

I have that on my TBR pile! I read the first book in that series and it was good.

Susan wrote: "I just finished Material Witness by Vannetta Chapman and am now reading Unbreakable by Nancy Mehl. Camy, I read somewhere that you were looking for ways to simplify your life and cutting some things out. I'm always on a mission to do that as well. The most freeing thing I did this week was stop my FB notifications from going to email. I'm sure I miss some things, but it's been worth the risk. I love my hobbies especially reading and this has allowed me more time to read. Loving it. Blessings to all. "

I can relate! I felt that way when I stopped my FB notifications in my inbox, too!

I've just started Stolen Woman by Kimberly Rae, a missionary story about human trafficking in India. But my debut novel recently launched and the activity is gobbling up my reading time.

I'm half way through Life of Pi. Eager to finish it so I can read a book I actually enjoy.

H.L. wrote: "I've just started Stolen Woman by Kimberly Rae, a missionary story about human trafficking in India. But my debut novel recently launched and the activity is gobbling up my reading time."

Wow that book sounds intense. My husband and I contribute to Zoe International, which works against children trafficking in Thailand.

Rose wrote: "I'm half way through Life of Pi. Eager to finish it so I can read a book I actually enjoy."

You don't like it? Why not just put it down? I believe life is too short to waste on a book you're not enjoying.

Camy wrote: "Rose wrote: "I'm half way through Life of Pi. Eager to finish it so I can read a book I actually enjoy."

You don't like it? Why not just put it down? I believe life is too short to waste on a book..."

I've always been like this...I feel like I have to finish a book I start. I guess I think you can still gain something from reading the book even though you don't care for it.

I'm the same way Rose. I rarely set a book aside that I don't like. One exception is Agatha Christie. I simply could not get into one of her books. I tried reading it two different times.

Rose wrote: "Camy wrote: "Rose wrote: "I'm half way through Life of Pi. Eager to finish it so I can read a book I actually enjoy."

You don't like it? Why not just put it down? I believe life is too short to wa..."

I used to be like that. But when I started writing and realizing that I needed to read books for my field, and realizing how many books I needed to read, I just didn't have the time to finish all the books I started. But also, I'm a very slow reader. My friend Danica Favorite is a super fast reader and she finishes all the books she reads. I think her reading speed is one reason why she does that. :)