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According to Mr and Mrs Saint - who already have their copy - Myrren's Gift is adorning bookshelves across the nation. I had no idea and will head out tomorrow to stare at it with a sense of satisfaction.

Please, please enjoy. It is about this time that I get so nervous about people reading my work that the fear is like a creature all of its own inside me.

That said, my sincere thanks to all of you in the Heartwood for your ongoing and fantastic support.

Fx

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Hopefully it comes in the mail by the end of this week! Woohoo!

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Bought the book on Thursday night, started reading on Friday, and finished it this morning. Robin Hobb has it spot on - it is definitely a "just one more chapter" type of book.

Celimus is the sort of villain you love to hate - he is just so despicable! I can't wait to find out what happens to Wyl, Valentyna and company next (although an obvious ending has already come to mind, which of course means that there is no chance that it will end that way!)

So Fiona - when is the next book due out?

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Yes, please tell us when the next one is coming...I don't think I can wait....

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I walked into Angus and Robertsons, stormed over to the M section and promptly collapsed into a smiling heap. Yay, congratulations Fiona! Book #4 is out and being loved
... ad"> but I can't read it for another 6 days... I promised my parents I'd use it for reading material on the flight to Japan. Still, as long as I have Myrren's gift to sustain me, I will go on ">
Again, great job Fiona, I shall be hard pressed not to break my promise now that I've read the first page.

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Hooray! And thank you Wrothy and Kylie for enjoying it. Hugely appreciated. Can you hear the sighs of relief, I wonder? It's terrifying when you know people are reading your work!

Forget obvious ending, Wrothy ... it isn't going to happen (grin) ... although it would be fun wouldn't it?

Thanks for buying it and reading it so fast. Bllod and Memory is finished and onto second draft. It will be published June 1.

Bridge of Souls is scheduled for Dec 1, 2004. I will start writing it over Christmas and hope to have it ready for February.

happy reading all - Fx

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Hi Ambrai

thanks for the reassuring post. None of you can imagine how nervous I've felt knowing people are out there and reading MG. It is wonderful to know that you've enjoyed it, Ambrai, and I'm really grateful that you shared it too. Fx

p.s. if it's any consolation, book 2's structural edit is complete and I'm about to send it back to HarperCollins. This means we're on the way!

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Im halfwayt through and absolutly loving it - as per usuall Fiona you have written a gripping story that sucks you in holds you by the heartstrings and dsont let go until the very last page.

Im in a hurry to finish reading as soon as I can. which with anyluck will be this afternoon. Only problem is then i want the next one.

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Bloody Tease !!!

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Thank you, thank you...
Its nice to know that i have a funny name ">
(i didnt think of that when i made it up tho...)

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Hi, im new here...
I saw Fiona speak on December 2 (along with Sean Williams, and Tony Shillitoe), and am now the proud owner of a signed copy of Myrrens Gift.

Havent read it yet, but ive started Betrayal though...

(ps, Fiona, remember me? Hint: there were 2 Tom's (in a row, i think), and you said that you thought that one looked a bit like Matt Damon from The Talented Mr. Ripley, well, I'm the other one.)

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Hey Bob! Of course I remember you. Lovely that you here amongst us and hope you'll drop by often.
That was a great night and thanks for being such a fun audience and especially thanks for buying the book. I am really grateful and hope you'll not only enjoy Trinity but also Myrren's Gift which is, as I said, a more mature, darker sort of tale.

Say hello to Bob the Grey everyone (great name, makes me laugh). Fx

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Well I finished it this morning - i was late getting to work but i just had to keep reading my only comment is


how COULD YOU!!! - what a spot to end the book.

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You might be interested to know...

I was in a Dymocks store recently, where there was a stand set up near the front of the store for the book of Russell Crowe's new movie (Master and Commander), and the interesting thing was that 2/3 of the stand had Myrrens Gift instead! lider">

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Ooh I didn't think it could get better than Feist and McIntosh but Crowe and McIntosh has a lovely ring! I saw Master and Commander last night - fantastic stuff...should be getting a nod from Oscar next April I imagine for director and its leading man.

Ambrai - I love that you're miffed - yes, quite a freaky spot to leave everyone and now there's just five and a half months to go before you can travel further on this dark journey (grin). Thanks for making my day! Fx

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Just thought I'd pop by and say a few words...

wow, fabulous, wonderful, inspiring, intriguing, flabberghasting, jaw-dropping, marvellous, astonishing, grand, magical, splendid, gob-smacking and good.

In other words, I'm speechless.

Congrats, Fiona.

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HiYa LisaHy
long time no see.......hows things........hope all is well with you................

I think Fiona's new book is having that effect on a lot of people...........she truly is a master of her craft.

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just looked closely at my other post... and i think that little guy is giving the one fingered salute! (the slider one)

anyway...
i heard that the book for january's meeting is Myrren's Gift, and im thinking of attending, so i thought id better get to and read it. (i had also just started Betrayal, but i moved that temporarily to one side)
ive just passed the part with the tournament (i wont be too specific in case i ruin it) and just wanted to say:
"Im really enjoying it! Thank you Fiona"

got to go read some more...

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Fiona.....

ahhhh... how to find the right words?

I doubt there is nothing more satisfying in life than to enjoy the sweet anticipation of an event..... finally the time comes when it is yours to relish.... and then the wondrous surprise when it is far better than you could have ever anticipated....

Thank you Fiona..... such wonderful rich, deep characters.... dark and intensely woven tale with a magnificent twist (or two) ...... I loved every moment and read it very slowly, savoring the pace... not wanting it to finish....

Brilliant Fiona... thank you

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Heartfelt thanks to all of you for your generosity.

Firstly for buying MG - because I know at this time of year the $$$ are spread so thinly with so many other demands on the purse. I am sincerely grateful for your investment and for helping MG rise so high and quickly on the booklist and for making my publisher so happy. I owe you all for your loyalty.

And of course, thanks for enjoying it. It is a very frightening feeling putting your work out there for public consumption but it is worth every bit of stress to receive such positive and glowing feedback from people I enjoy so much and appreciate their praise more than any.

Your faith is inspiring. Fx