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Scott
flint knapper
Username: Scott
Post Number: 1972
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 3:53 am: |     |
Welcome Les!
Lurking is fun - I do that at a lot of sites these days. I hear ya too on the length of time it takes Jean to get a book done. Several of my favourite authors regularly get books out in a year to a year and a half, so in comparison, yeah it is tough to wait. But, Jean has a life too and not all authors want to write ALL the time.
Jean has inspired many of us (indeed I named my daughter Ayla!) and so I hope she produces many more books. I think she is over 70! Michener wrote until he was 90, so there is hope yet!
Scott
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Ces gens, Jondalar, ils sourient. Ils me sourient. - Ayla |
Les
bear cub
Username: Les
Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 4:08 am: | |
Yes, Jean has inspired much of my life with her story. I often think much of my parenting ideals come from the series. I read the first 4 books while I was a teenager. It never occured to me to not nurse my babies, etc.
I was much more interested in reading SOS this time. I didn't remember much of the story, and I actually enjoyed it!
I have a hard time believing it's been 20 years since I read COTCB for the first time...  I'm getting 'up there', too! Oh well. I'll just keep on hoping. |
Scott
flint knapper
Username: Scott
Post Number: 1976
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 4:44 pm: | |
I think this is the allure of Jean's stories - people can identify with them, even though they are set 30,000 years ago. Her characters might be friends or foes of us today IRL - and we can see that.
20 years! Indeed, you are approaching "old bag" status at the speed of light!  Eeeek, just kidding - I tipped into old fart territory about a year ago myself.
Scott
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Ces gens, Jondalar, ils sourient. Ils me sourient. - Ayla |
Kerensa
hunter
Username: Kerensa
Post Number: 463
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007 - 9:46 am: | |
Hey! Kendall was at AB 
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First post in the middle of the page and a few posts down he gives a link to pictures of Jean and Husband and Clinton
Topic: wow!
http://ecfans.com/forums/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002708;p=1#000022
 
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Les
bear cub
Username: Les
Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2007 - 7:13 pm: | |
WOO HOO! Thanks, Kerensa! I would have missed that. I'm so glad to hear she's progressing on book 6 (At least she hasn't abandoned us! lol)
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Michelle Stolzenburg (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 4:33 am: | |
I read Mammoth Hunters for the first time when I was 12 years old. Over the years I have gone back and purchased all of the COTCB series. I love them all. Every couple years I go back and re-read all of them in order. Now I have a 12 year old daughter and hope to pass on the classic tale. That every little girl can relate to as she like Ayla grows to become a woman.
Just because Jean doesn't come out with a book every year, the public just doesn't reconize her as the wonderful storyteller she is. Yet I know these books will live-on longer than we do. |
Scott
flint knapper
Username: Scott
Post Number: 2010
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 4:01 am: | |
Weclome Michelle.
I started at 14 and hope my daughter Ayla is interested in the series too.
I think the public recognises that she is a good story teller, that is why many were disappointing with Shelters of Stone - it wasn't her best effort and she certainly had a lot of time to work on it.
Scott
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Ces gens, Jondalar, ils sourient. Ils me sourient. - Ayla |
Barmybindy
bear cub
Username: Barmybindy
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 7:13 pm: | |
hello i have read and re-read these books twice they are great and would love to know when book six is here, does anybody know?} |
Scott
flint knapper
Username: Scott
Post Number: 2020
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 9:25 pm: | |
Jean is still working on Book 6 according to her son. There is no publication date set yet, though some publishers have 2010 listed, this is just a fill in date and nothing more. You will hear about any details here very quickly after a date has been set. If we hear anything in the meantime, such as progress (though that isn't likely), it will be posted here for sure!
I think everyone is getting antsy about the wait!
Scott
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Ces gens, Jondalar, ils sourient. Ils me sourient. - Ayla |
Vicky (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 8:56 am: | |
OMG I CANT WAIT...
i love these books shes a wonderful writter and shes inspires me everytime i read the books...
i dont think i could stand waiting until 2010. |
Sharon (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 10:55 am: | |
Thanxs to a friend who only introduced me to Jean's books 2yrs ago,I had never heard of her she does not get enough credit for the brilliant work she does. I read all 5 books in 6 weeks & found myself wanting to start all over again.She is an amazing writer & i have read alot of different books.She is one of the best!!!!!!! |
Scott
storyteller
Username: Scott
Post Number: 2283
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 5:51 pm: | |
Welcome Sharon. You bring up an interesting point. After the initial hype of a book or series, the only way one might find out about it is through word of mouth. Advertising doesn't extend to old books - so we are introduced to them either through school, friends or serendipity.
Scott
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Ces gens, Jondalar, ils sourient. Ils me sourient. - Ayla |
sealchr (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 12:05 am: | |
Do we have any idea on when book 6 will be out. I have been in love with the series for over 20 years. I will drop whatever I am doing or reading when this book hits the stands. |
Don
flint knapper
Username: Don
Post Number: 1175
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 10:45 am: | |
Don't hold your breath.
It will be at least a couple of years on the most optimistic estimate.
Don
take what you want and pay for it |
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