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The Kindle Boards have grown so fast that there's been no way to meet everybody new--but that's a good thing. I'm member 960, and we're now approaching 6000. Yikes! I'm sure many of our more recent members would enjoy the Distant Cousin books, but may never have heard of them, despite their popularity on the Boards heretofore. So, to help get out the word about these light, engaging stories, for the month of October, Distant Cousin, volume 1, will be free to KindleBoarders. Go to Smashwords.com, and at checkout, enter the coupon code TT93U. If you prefer to order directly for the Kindle, it's only $1 (or it will be, on Oct. 2). It's the best way I can think of to thank the members of the Kindle Boards for their enthusiasm and companionship, and also, not coincidentally, perhaps interest a few to try the rest of the series (DC: Repatriation, DC: Reincarnation, and DC: Regeneration). Yes, I know, the titles get confusing. Even my wife and her friends have had trouble keeping them straight, occasionally resorting to "Distant Cousin: Resuscitation" and "Distant Cousin: Regurgitation" when stumped. The problem is a little artifact from the time before I knew there would even be a series. It's a good thing! Now, I always hate it when something I have just purchased goes on sale the next day. If you have recently purchased Distant Cousin, and are now gnashing your teeth because it's free, send me a pm. I'll make it good. Feel free to search the Boards for comments on the books, check the reviews at Amazon, and have a look at Ana Darcy's blog (the main character) at http://www.anadarcy.blogspot.com. Enjoy!     (Note: the link to Distant Cousin: Regeneration is to the DT version--click through for the Kindle edition, please.) |
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« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2009, 08:11:34 AM » |
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Just got the first one. Thanks.  |
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2009, 12:56:55 PM » |
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Just got the first one. Thanks. That was one! Good for you. And remember, if anyone just missed this "sale," let me know. You'll be included. |
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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2009, 12:58:12 PM » |
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Just downloaded and added to the TBR list. Thank you.
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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2009, 04:47:21 PM » |
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Does this mean #4 is available?  ? |
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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2009, 04:50:19 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2009, 04:51:55 PM » |
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I've been wanting to get into this series for a while. Now I have no excuse.  Thanks, Al.  |
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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2009, 04:53:09 PM » |
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Thanks Ann- just found the other thread - off to buy it, but gotta finish Echo in the Bones first  |
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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2009, 05:24:59 PM » |
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Folks, this is a very entertaining series! I'm a fan, although I've only read the first two, so far! Nicely done, Al!
Betsy
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« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2009, 06:27:54 PM » |
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Folks, this is a very entertaining series! I'm a fan, although I've only read the first two, so far! Nicely done, Al!
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Thank you, Betsy! I take all comments from accomplished quilters very, very seriously. I'm flattered!  I hope you enjoy DC: Reincarnation! |
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« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2009, 07:17:58 PM » |
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Just started reading Distant Cousin a couple of days ago. I've been going through my TBR pile alphabetically, but skipped over the C's for now so I could read DC.
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« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2009, 07:20:33 PM » |
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Thanks Ann- just found the other thread - off to buy it, but gotta finish Echo in the Bones first I finished it a couple of days ago. That's when I started Distant Cousin. Actually, I had to wait a day to settle down. Then nothing appealed to me, so I started going through my content manager and DC popped out at me. |
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« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2009, 09:16:05 PM » |
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What a generous offer. Thank you very much. Just got it. I been reading about this series here and I can't wait to start reading it. |
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« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2009, 11:21:38 AM » |
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What a generous offer. Thank you very much. Just got it. I been reading about this series here and I can't wait to start reading it. It's a fun read. I started them, um about 8 or 9 days ago? I'm 1/2 way through #4 now (I can't remember the titles either!!) but won't get much time to read this weekend so doubt I'll finish until next week. Then next weekend, I plan to try some Ana Darcy cooking! HA! I can't cook well at all but her meals sound delish, so I'm going to try to wow the family. |
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« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2009, 11:35:49 AM » |
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Thank you! Just downloaded it! Can't wait to start reading!
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« Reply #15 on: October 02, 2009, 11:58:56 AM » |
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I feel that, in all good conscience, I must warn you all!!!
The Distant Cousin series is just like that old Lays Potato Chip commercial -- you can't quit after just one!!
To those of you that are just picking up the first one, all I can say is I expect that you WILL be back to get all of the rest -- you most assuredly will!!
The DC series is a really pleasant and fun read. I've read the first three and just picked up number 4 and will be starting it probably this weekend -- expecting to enjoy it just as much as I did the first three!
Happy Reading!!
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« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2009, 03:05:02 PM » |
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DC is one of the best series around, I hope others start picking them up that have not read them. OK Al - when is the next one?  |
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« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2009, 06:30:24 AM » |
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Which version on Smashwords is the coupon for?
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Books read in 2011: 40 (29 Audio, 6 Kindle, 5 DT), 15,860 pages
Books read in 2010: 50 (16 Kindle; 34 Audio), 18,429 pages
Books read in 2009: 36 (13 Kindle; 18 Audio; 6 DT)
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« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2009, 07:19:00 AM » |
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Which version on Smashwords is the coupon for?
Maxx
Volume 1--the place to start, if you haven't already. |
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« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2009, 10:01:22 AM » |
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Well Al, I bought the whole set.
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« Reply #20 on: October 04, 2009, 11:47:31 AM » |
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Well Al, I bought the whole set.
Ed Patterson
How kind! I don't know what was your tipping point, but you were mine--just the impetus I needed to get The Jade Owl. Now if you could send me a couple or three days to devote to it.... |
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« Reply #21 on: October 05, 2009, 05:19:31 PM » |
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I loved this series. Just bought this latest, Distant Cousin Regeneration, and can't wait to start readingit!
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« Reply #22 on: October 06, 2009, 01:05:43 AM » |
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Thanks for the coupon... Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not a genre I'm normally interested in, and I wouldn't have purchased it. However, now it's on my TBR pile and who knows, maybe you'll hook me!
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« Reply #23 on: October 06, 2009, 06:14:20 AM » |
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Thanks for the coupon... Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not a genre I'm normally interested in, and I wouldn't have purchased it. However, now it's on my TBR pile and who knows, maybe you'll hook me!
I appreciate your pioneering spirit, 911jason. Here are a couple photos that might indicate the depth of sci-fi/fantasy you might find in the stories. These refer to scenes in book 4, Distant Cousin: Regeneration. My wife, touring around Peru, had been reading my draft, and she knew to zero in on these venues. They're merely close, not something I actually based the story on. I'll post more of this amazing Inca-built, ancient trail at www.anadarcy.blogspot.com in a couple days. My wife ventured down it until she got to the "bridge." Who can blame her for stopping?How's this for sci-fi/fantasy?    |
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« Reply #24 on: October 06, 2009, 10:41:42 AM » |
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Thanks for the coupon... Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not a genre I'm normally interested in, and I wouldn't have purchased it. However, now it's on my TBR pile and who knows, maybe you'll hook me!
As far as sci-fi's go, it's very light on the sci part. I mean, you really don't get bogged down in techy stuff at all & there's a great story in there. Finished Regeneration a few days ago. Aaawwww Al, don't tell us that's the last now?!?! |
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