tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post5241014734766569950..comments2023-09-16T09:33:11.757-04:00Comments on Diary of an Eccentric: Nefertiti by Michelle MoranAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-63733980074215526462008-12-18T09:54:00.000-05:002008-12-18T09:54:00.000-05:00Ladytink: I was a little hesitant when I picked i...<B>Ladytink</B>: I was a little hesitant when I picked it up because I really wasn't interested in Egyptian history and I thought the names would slow me down. But then it ends up being my favorite book of the year!<BR/><BR/><B>Literary Feline</B>: Thanks! I loved Mutny. I'm glad Moran told the story from her POV.<BR/><BR/><B>Bermudaonion</B>: I can't wait for you to read it! I hope you enjoy it!<BR/><BR/><B>Julie</B>: Michelle is a gem. I'm sure it will be a great chat!<BR/><BR/><B>Tome Traveller</B>: She's now one of my favorites, too!<BR/><BR/><B>Nymeth</B>: I hope you get a chance to read it. I'd love to hear what you think.<BR/><BR/><B>Serena</B>: You better read it soon so we can have another lunchtime book discussion!<BR/><BR/><B>Cherry Blossom</B>: Thanks for the links. I'll go add them now!<BR/><BR/><B>Stephanie</B>: Yes! And thanks again!<BR/><BR/><B>Lisa</B>: Thanks! I hope you like it as much as I did.<BR/><BR/><B>Dar</B>: I'll be reviewing <I>The Heretic Queen</I> next month, and Michelle will be back with another guest post! I'm so excited! Isn't she great?<BR/><BR/><B>Heather</B>: You're welcome!<BR/><BR/><B>Mea Culpa</B>: Thanks for stopping by my blog! I did some research on the real Nefertiti after reading the book, and I agree that's she's fascinating.<BR/><BR/><B>Naida</B>: Thanks!<BR/><BR/><B>Veens</B>: I hope you get to read this one soon. I know you'll love it!<BR/><BR/><B>Tricia</B>: I hope you enjoy the guest post!<BR/><BR/><B>Laura</B>: I'm looking forward to your review!!<BR/><BR/><B>Wendi</B>: Thanks so much!<BR/><BR/><B>Corinne</B>: Hope you get a chance to read it soon!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-46024528149317214642008-12-18T09:05:00.000-05:002008-12-18T09:05:00.000-05:00Man, this one looks so great. I have it on my lis...Man, this one looks so great. I have it on my list!!Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741365928762676938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-60741284327030005452008-12-17T18:04:00.000-05:002008-12-17T18:04:00.000-05:00Oh - I'd love to read Nefertiti!! I've got The He...Oh - I'd love to read Nefertiti!! I've got The Heretic Queen on my tbr pile - can't wait to read it. :)<BR/><BR/>By the way . . . <BR/><BR/>Anna - you were one of the winners of Flirting With Forty over at my blog: Wendi's Book Corner!! <A HREF="http://wendisbookcorner.blogspot.com/2008/12/winners-jane-porter-books.html" REL="nofollow"><BR/>Here is the winners announcement!</A><BR/><BR/>You won a copy of Flirting With Forty!! Please PM me your your address so I can forward it to the publisher!<BR/><BR/>:) Wendi<BR/>wbarker @ hotmail.com<BR/>http://wendisbookcorner.blogspot.comWendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354458791978964560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-54883702291947903642008-12-17T02:29:00.000-05:002008-12-17T02:29:00.000-05:00the Romans liked to eat a fish sauce called garum ...<I>the Romans liked to eat a fish sauce called garum which was made from fermented fish.</I><BR/><BR/>Really? Yuck! <BR/><BR/>How do archeologists find about the hair color - flaming red hair! Gosh, this is intriguing!<BR/><BR/><I>but to see red hair on a mummy in person was something else entirely.<BR/></I> <BR/><BR/>I can't believe that the red hair can be "seen".. damn.. I can't believe this! I want to go to Egypt!<BR/><BR/><I>Today, the original treaty, written in cuneiform and discovered in Hattusas, is displayed in the United Nations building in New York to serve as a reminder of the rewards of diplomacy.</I><BR/><BR/>Just WOW! Absolutely awesome!<BR/><BR/><I>There’s nothing I like better than being surprised and having my preconceptions crumble, because if I’m surprised, it’s likely that the reader will be surprised as well.</I><BR/>You are so right Ms. Author!<BR/><BR/>Oh I like this author so much, just reading this has made me WANT to read more :) I hope to get it from here... if I don't ... I will Buy it :)<BR/>For sure!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Anna.. this was the best post :)<BR/>Loved loved it!<BR/>I love historical fiction I have read The Triumph of Deborah and LOVED it :)<BR/><BR/>I am NOW reading, King's Fool by Margaret Campbell Barnes.. and it is also an engrossing read :-)<BR/><BR/>I have blogged about the 2 giveaways that I am entering at<BR/>http://test-veens.blogspot.com/2008/12/2-international-giveaways-you-dont.html<BR/><BR/>So there u go.. i just so want to Win ;) :) :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks Anna.. u have some of the Best-est giveaways :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-55291369330084662122008-12-16T22:27:00.000-05:002008-12-16T22:27:00.000-05:00Wow--out of 60 books this year, this was your favo...Wow--out of 60 books this year, this was your favorite! I sure am glad I recently bought it! I'm hoping to read it early in 2009, and I've read only good reviews of this book!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048221087572023485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-81140211068830563822008-12-16T21:27:00.000-05:002008-12-16T21:27:00.000-05:00This is on my list to read, so I will definitely b...This is on my list to read, so I will definitely be back for more tomorrow! ;)Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701299201863734003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-19748081597943260352008-12-16T21:04:00.000-05:002008-12-16T21:04:00.000-05:00Awesome review.. I love Historical Fiction :) and ...Awesome review.. I love Historical Fiction :) and I have been thinking of buying this one too :)<BR/><BR/>I have heard good things... and your reviews make me want to get it sooner than later :)<BR/><BR/>Lust for power always in some way or the other, brings about the downfall :) <BR/><BR/>Great Review as always Anna :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-18310015563980807632008-12-16T20:49:00.000-05:002008-12-16T20:49:00.000-05:00I've seen this one around and it looks very good.G...I've seen this one around and it looks very good.<BR/>Great review!<BR/><A HREF="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</A>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-89145082936586438892008-12-16T20:11:00.000-05:002008-12-16T20:11:00.000-05:00The real Nefertiti has always fascinated me! All t...The real Nefertiti has always fascinated me! All the mystery around her and you can really see by some left images of hers (mostly they are destroyed) that she was not a push over and a very strong individual. You really got me interested in this book now :-)<BR/><BR/>www.MeaCulpaBodyandBath.etsy.comMea Culpa Bath and Bodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18096724161792433379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-56085693890159981712008-12-16T18:15:00.000-05:002008-12-16T18:15:00.000-05:00I'm glad you liked Nefertiti so much! Thanks for l...I'm glad you liked Nefertiti so much! Thanks for linking to my review. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-64891204306926267442008-12-16T16:03:00.000-05:002008-12-16T16:03:00.000-05:00I've read both and absolutely loved both! I'm a f...I've read both and absolutely loved both! I'm a fan of Michelle's writing for sure and what makes it even better is how kind she is to people. <BR/><BR/>Great review Anna. Are you going to fit The Heretic Queen in soon too?Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-68092536076838538362008-12-16T14:03:00.000-05:002008-12-16T14:03:00.000-05:00Great review! Can't wait to read it myself.Great review! Can't wait to read it myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-74205302777092998152008-12-16T13:16:00.000-05:002008-12-16T13:16:00.000-05:00Isn't this the book you won from me? I am so glad ...Isn't this the book you won from me? I am so glad you liked it. It was one of my favorite books this year also!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-50522731329877444402008-12-16T11:51:00.000-05:002008-12-16T11:51:00.000-05:00I just loved both Nefertiti and The Heretic Queen....I just loved both <I>Nefertiti</I> and <I>The Heretic Queen</I>. My review of THQ is over <A HREF="http://cherryblossommj.blogspot.com/2008/09/heretic-queen-by-michelle-moran-review.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>, I do not really have a full review of <I>Nefertiti</I>, but I do have a good <A HREF="http://cherryblossommj.blogspot.com/search/label/Michelle%20Moran" REL="nofollow">Q&A with Michelle Moran.</A> <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://cherryblossommj.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Creative Madness</A>CherryBlossomMJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440914569835398109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-91959804510248010822008-12-16T10:58:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:58:00.000-05:00I haven't read this yet, but I hope to in the mids...I haven't read this yet, but I hope to in the midst of all those war books we'll be reading.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to read it.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-69909306407835497232008-12-16T10:45:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:45:00.000-05:00I've heard so many great things about this book. I...I've heard so many great things about this book. I'm really glad to hear you loved it so much, Anna. I really look forward to reading it.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-49638175390327468222008-12-16T10:23:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:23:00.000-05:00I loved both of these books, the author is now one...I loved both of these books, the author is now one of my favorites!The Tome Travellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029464145365882799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-31223819130226074272008-12-16T08:24:00.000-05:002008-12-16T08:24:00.000-05:00I loved THE HERETIC QUEEN. NEFERTITI is our Februa...I loved THE HERETIC QUEEN. NEFERTITI is our February book club pick. We are going to have an author chat with Ms. Moran -- I can't wait!Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-31664090070400154792008-12-16T07:34:00.000-05:002008-12-16T07:34:00.000-05:00I haven't read it yet, but after reading it's your...I haven't read it yet, but after reading it's your favorite, I see I need to make time to get to it soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-28292132552980776112008-12-16T00:44:00.000-05:002008-12-16T00:44:00.000-05:00This is one of my favorite reads this year too. :...This is one of my favorite reads this year too. :-) I really identified with Mutny. The book also got me curious about the historical events mentioned in the book and so I went on a little research spree after reading it. That's always fun (I think). Great review!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-70244428829445756542008-12-16T00:38:00.000-05:002008-12-16T00:38:00.000-05:00I just finished this one last month. Liked it even...I just finished this one last month. Liked it even more than I thought I would!Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.com