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Fiona you were amazing last night.

Oppps I better explain.

The Saint, Serendipity, Flea, Tabitha and I, all witnessed the the lovely Fiona, talking about her life, her books and her writing style and process. One person said "she is amazing" I merely gave aknowing smile. Another one falls under the McIntosh spell.

Of course the world got to here about Work In Progress.
I won't give away the plot of Myrren's gift or anything like that. But, I can tell you all that it looks like a winner and it is very intriguing.

I know you will all enjoy "The Quickening" I heard a snippet of it, and all I can say is "WOW!" The opening is awesome, spooky, magical, wonderous, terrifying, beguiling, emotional and the writing is brilliant. That all in a few hundred words, tells how Fiona has developed as a writer.

You will all be as spellbound as I was. As I still am. I cannot wait to read this book. We are in for a treat.

Thank you Fiona.
Steve

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I agree with Soldierblue2 it was a night to remember for years to come.

I’m glad I was there and would do it again in a heart beat.

Fiona made me feel and I’m sure everyone else there last night as well, that no matter what "Don’t give up".

If you have a dream follow it through.

Well done Fiona your an inspiration to us all.

Tanya

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You know when you lot walked up those stairs I knew I was going to be all right. You know how much I fear public speaking - I mean it's a really uncontrollable and irrational fear as someone might be of spiders or small spaces. I just despair of it and yet I make myself do it as sick as it makes me beforehand because I want to conquer it and stare the beast down...and win.

Having my friendly gang there made it so much easier to deal with.

You're a lovely, generous and incredibly supportive mob. It's me who should be applauding you!

I had a ball. Fx

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I do so wish I could have been there too! Oh well, maybe one day I'll get to see that tape of you being interviewed on that TV show.

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OOoooooohhhhhhhh I am soooooo Jealous

but i can imagine all those things about Fiona, i am a complete stranger that wrote an email to her....

and she has been so encouraging and nice to me....so i will add my congratulations to a wonderful and sucessful night



GO FIONA

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Fiona, you were truly amazing last night. You had the whole room spellbound, and inspired a lot of people. Thankyou so much for giving us a sneak preview of the new trilogy, I cannot wait to get stuck into it!

Thankyou and congratulations once again.

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Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

i wanna sneak peek at the new books"> "> "> "> "> ">

is there an emoticon for crying.......hrug">

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As Jess has said, I can imagine all those things about Fiona and I must add my applause ( )to the many others here. Fiona, you are one of the few authors who actually takes time to speak to your fans (and to send autographed book plates to some of them"> ) and of the few authors who do talk to their fans, you actually give the impression that you want to talk to us. For that, I say Cheers

I am looking very forward to a Melbourne signing, when one happens, until then I will sit here and stew in jealously of the others who have met you!"> ">

Edited by: Lachlan the Winged at: 1/21/03 10:18:07 pm

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I've been dead for a while now, so far I don't like it...

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Yep.......Tell me if your going to Gold Coast or Brisbane so that i can drag my friend and myself up to see you and meet you in person......

also if you go to Perth cause i talked my friend into buying your books and i am waiting for her to read them as we speak...

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Oooh Lachlan TW - I did send it I promise! Now I feel simply awful. Details again please.....pleeeeaasse.

Yes I am going to Perth! Swancon in April so anyone out there - hope we can meet. I can finally buy Crusie that coffee!

Might be in Sydney in Feb. Will keep you posted.

Will definitely come to Melbourne in September - although I may be there on other business in April...no chance to do book stuff though as I'll be in regional Vic writing stories for the magazine.

Brisbane - I'm working on it. Promise! Let's make a pact that I'll get myself there for Myrren's launch...okay?

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Fiona, I got the bookplate about a month or so ago, don't worry about that. I was trying to point out that you take the time to write on little stickers and send them to readers, unlike some other authors that are lazy and just wait for book signings or don't do them at all!

Sorry if I caused any undue panic!
LTW

Edited by: Lachlan the Winged at: 1/23/03 7:42:01 pm

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I've been dead for a while now, so far I don't like it...

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Gezz, now I know I was born in the wrong town *shrugs* Well I'm sure what the gang say (Who where there) are true... That you are a wonderful person, and have always had time for us fans...

I look forwards to Myrens Gift (SP??) ">

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Snowy...

Please come to Adelaide one day, we will all get together and show you around urple">

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Princess I might just take you up on that offer one day ">

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And a LONDON meet, Fiona!!

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Aye, second a London meet ">

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Sounds like a great night. Yes Fiona, Brisbane is calling you!

<hr><font face="verdana" size="1"><b>Life is a containment field for thought.</b><i> (A Slatz original.)</i></font>

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I'm in Perth!

Is there a Perth 'Meet' in the pipeline?

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And the list goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on...

Well you get the picture anyway