tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post2904094934465277771..comments2023-04-24T12:22:17.283-04:00Comments on Valiant Hearts: A Chivalrous Release Party!!!Dina Sleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-27133799375939703892015-09-13T20:37:54.392-04:002015-09-13T20:37:54.392-04:00Your very welcome.Your very welcome.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-59279555207633335382015-09-13T20:37:34.829-04:002015-09-13T20:37:34.829-04:00Awww, shucks ;) I'm so glad you liked it.Awww, shucks ;) I'm so glad you liked it.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-55736472915896068842015-09-13T14:28:17.087-04:002015-09-13T14:28:17.087-04:00Aw, sounds awesome! Love the cosplay :D My email i...Aw, sounds awesome! Love the cosplay :D My email is princessiccaaaa@gmail.com. Thank you for this chance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-50245714387596291252015-09-13T09:04:04.016-04:002015-09-13T09:04:04.016-04:00Woo! Your book was so amazing! Your book was so am...Woo! Your book was so amazing! Your book was so amazing! <br />Olivia ~livthebooknerd~<br />livthebooknerdblog@gmail.comOlivia ~LivTheBookNerd~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13295902663385373684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-44892817795428655852015-09-12T09:26:06.393-04:002015-09-12T09:26:06.393-04:00Glad to hear it :)Glad to hear it :)Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-54434263360945045512015-09-11T21:34:58.495-04:002015-09-11T21:34:58.495-04:00Your books sound intriguing. I haven't read an...Your books sound intriguing. I haven't read any as you are a new author to me and after reading all these posts they will be on my reading list.Karen Sue Hadleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873379685837435419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-46687373220685808532015-09-11T15:53:33.421-04:002015-09-11T15:53:33.421-04:00Elisa, you have no idea how much you just made my ...Elisa, you have no idea how much you just made my day. I never heard of Dauntless showing up in any Barnes and Noble, and I have been really praying that my books would get in there :) As for before the release date...um, I'm not even sure why they give release dates anymore, LOL. Evidently they are suggested guidelines only, because everyone does whatever they want. <br /><br />Thanks for the book recommendation! It is a big anniversary for the Magna Carta right now.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-52927371291284254622015-09-11T15:10:46.412-04:002015-09-11T15:10:46.412-04:00Got my copy and plan to read it! I enjoyed "...Got my copy and plan to read it! I enjoyed "Dauntless" so am eager to delve into this one. :) <br />For unexplained reasons, "Chivalrous" was on shelf in the Christian books area at my local Barnes & Noble before the official release date.<br /><br />For those who want to read more about King John and the Magna Carta, there's a book titled "King John: And the Road to Magna Carta" by Stephen (S.D.) Church. It was published this year. Elisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-55818532422790223562015-09-10T10:31:35.745-04:002015-09-10T10:31:35.745-04:00You know, Anna, I was just working on an "ins...You know, Anna, I was just working on an "insider" post for my launch team, and I remembered that originally I had wanted to set this book in a fictional kingdom in the German area of the Holy Roman Empire. LOL. Bethany House asked that I have it spin directly off of Dauntless and keep it in England, which presented a number of challenges, although I appreciated the business wisdom of the idea. But I hope that reassures you that I didn't enter this book with an intention of bashing England.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-65039825282351924812015-09-09T16:00:52.777-04:002015-09-09T16:00:52.777-04:00Sounds like a plan. I'll email you.Sounds like a plan. I'll email you.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-63077554121077972602015-09-09T16:00:49.867-04:002015-09-09T16:00:49.867-04:00Sounds like a plan. I'll email you.Sounds like a plan. I'll email you.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-7232503436617934042015-09-09T15:56:44.292-04:002015-09-09T15:56:44.292-04:00I love these covers and I'm quite certain I...I love these covers and I'm quite certain I'm going to love the stories as well! I need to have you over at <a href="www.ChristianHistoricalFiction.com" rel="nofollow">www.ChristianHistoricalFiction.com</a> soon! <br /><br />mama(at)creativemadnessmama[dot]comCreative Madness Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624307445826234960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-60045403886215563782015-09-09T08:57:39.337-04:002015-09-09T08:57:39.337-04:00Happy reading :)Happy reading :)Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-5696828709642972592015-09-09T08:57:18.300-04:002015-09-09T08:57:18.300-04:00Yeah, they were really fun.Yeah, they were really fun.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-40319241105799252282015-09-09T08:56:57.274-04:002015-09-09T08:56:57.274-04:00May the best woman win ;)May the best woman win ;)Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-3535550721450076882015-09-09T08:56:34.568-04:002015-09-09T08:56:34.568-04:00Hope you enjoy it!Hope you enjoy it!Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-69812275391608884782015-09-09T03:25:14.322-04:002015-09-09T03:25:14.322-04:00Congrats on the new release! Makes me want to dive...Congrats on the new release! Makes me want to dive into my copy of Dauntless even more. <br />Blessings!<br /> Jasmine <br />montanamade(at)gmail(dot)comJasmine A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01541779625996757030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-69644500601605541372015-09-08T22:45:16.587-04:002015-09-08T22:45:16.587-04:00I totally agree. Some of the influencers are comi...I totally agree. Some of the influencers are coming up with great images to help spread the word! :D<br /><br />sydneyjaems68 [at] gmail [dot] comSydney Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10403904102203429617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-57783234178296683522015-09-08T22:29:10.558-04:002015-09-08T22:29:10.558-04:00Thanks so much for sending me Chivalrous! I was so...Thanks so much for sending me Chivalrous! I was so excited when I got it in the mail that I totally forgot that I had actually requested it from Bethany House's blogger program....So when I received the 2nd copy from them, my sister claimed it and we are racing to see who will finish first�� <br /><br />Ragdogs[at]Hotmail[dot]com Rayleighhttp://acceleratethejesusmovement.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-5137229562584758312015-09-08T19:33:05.488-04:002015-09-08T19:33:05.488-04:00Definitely looking forward to reading this awesome...Definitely looking forward to reading this awesome story!<br /><br />lightningflash007@gmail.comJM Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008482900185383347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-53770869305858059992015-09-08T18:05:23.614-04:002015-09-08T18:05:23.614-04:00Absolutely! Make yourself at home.Absolutely! Make yourself at home.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-84380757470823195082015-09-08T15:13:42.807-04:002015-09-08T15:13:42.807-04:00I er, don't think I can actually dance. Hardly...I er, don't think I can actually dance. Hardly ever do it, I could probably stetch to a Greek or Jewish type circle dance which includes other people to look silly with. <br />Can I sit in small group in the corner and imbibe cider whilst discussing some obscure subject? No chocolate yet but can I have some confection involving fruit, nuts of Marzipan?English Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806974885775295349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-81310903052645459182015-09-08T14:58:00.681-04:002015-09-08T14:58:00.681-04:00Well, my sincere apologies if you felt that way. I...Well, my sincere apologies if you felt that way. I was trying to make it a new Camelot, not an America want to be. Considering that King John died just a year ago amid a civil war, I feel pretty safe in my assumption that England was not the best place at the time. I realize that there were good people in England and good ideas in England. But I have to say, bickering over history does not seem to be in the spirit of this party!!! Let's dance!Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-12434458700669778502015-09-08T14:43:34.394-04:002015-09-08T14:43:34.394-04:00Perhaps I've developed cowardly tendencies in ...Perhaps I've developed cowardly tendencies in my old age. I did used to dream about jousting, but realize I am not a good rider and most groups would be too fussy about accuracy. <br />As Gwen is concerned I am almost inclined to agree with the priest in thinking her prideful and rather feckless for taking part in such things......then again for a while the church did not approve of tournmanents at all. <br /><br />I confess I was rather offended by some of the comments about how much more 'progressive' North Britannia was versus supposedly backwards, repressive England. <br />Sorry, but notions like rule of Law existed here before Magna Carta, as did rule by council (Kings long before John has those), and it was a nobleman, Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester who established our parliament largely as it exists today- including the House of Commons, which consisted of commoners as the name suggests- in the later thirteenth century. <br /><br />It did rather seem like the North Britannian system was very close to the American and there was an element of - dare I say- sneering- at those stupid, backwards, barbarian English wallowing in thier tyranny and inequality, when the good proto-Americans invented all that was good an democratic. <br />Perhaps I have seen too many Americans espoused of such ideas about Britain even in the 19th century and today that I am over sensitive? English Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806974885775295349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374698605171910389.post-81016858932803280532015-09-08T14:31:01.627-04:002015-09-08T14:31:01.627-04:00They actually had etiquette books and the like aim...They actually had etiquette books and the like aimed at youngsters- rules varied (some allowed discreet Belching if I recall) but Medieval feasts do not seem to have been not the uncouth affairs Hollywood would have us believe.....most of the table manners we know today seem to have had thier origins then- only without the benefit of forks......English Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806974885775295349noreply@blogger.com