http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ The Louise Cooper Messageboard: Recent Posts en Thu, 17 May 2012 20:29:50 +0000 http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=467#post-5333 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:46:52 +0000 Vivienne 5333@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>I have only just heard of Louise's passing and wanted to offer my condolences to her partner, family and friends. </p> <p>I believe that we only met once through a mutual friend not long after myself and my former husband moved to London from South Florida in the spring of 1976.</p> <p>If memory serves (and often it is a bit patchy these days) we came over for dinner and talked a lot about books and writing. </p> <p>I know over the years I bought some of her novels when I saw them. I am currently sorting out my own house which has become rather over cluttered with older books that I know I will never have enough time to read again. </p> <p>As I know how hard some titles can be to find if out of print I'll certainly check back. </p> <p>Vivienne </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=35&page=2#post-4160 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:07:03 +0000 Kelnori 4160@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Sacred.... That name rings many bells, mayhap you also be a figbashed areiel at all?</p> <p>Anywho, I just managed to gather the full set of Indigo. My mum has the set in mint condition and I have spent months collecting from Ebay and Amazon trying to get a set that is in readable condition. Thankfully however I managed to gather the books, sadly, from what appears to have been a deceased estate. They are in good condition, not great. Thankfully this was not an issue with my new Time Master set (the glue disintegrated on my last set) and I have brand new ones coming in the mail.</p> <p>I know that Louise has sadly passed away but I think that if at all possible it would be nice if someone, anyone was given the go-ahead to use scanning software to move the books into an e-book format (at the very least) or have a publishing group re-release them. My personal set has been covered with contact and they are part of my no-loan library, they're just too precious. </p> <p>"You might be interested to know that during my search I did come across a full set of pirated ebooks for all of Indigo books; they were alas for the Spanish translation. You may want to see about shutting that down or getting paid for it. Ping me if you want the links."</p> <p>I fully agree with Authors being paid for their work. When we start writing we don't think about money, we think about our work seeing the light of day, having other people read and appreciate it, as well as criticizing it. After all, only when you have read it well should you critique :D However that said, if I had the time, I would type the Indigo saga up book by book just so that I could keep a set till the day that I die, or in my case, go very very blind and make my children read it to me ^.^</p> <p>I'd hate to see these books fade into the past is what I'm getting at, most of Louise's other books are still in print and/or able to get copies of the fairly easily, but getting a set of Indigo's is like pulling teeth from a blue whale. </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=35&page=2#post-4094 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:15:26 +0000 SacredLion 4094@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Greetings from someone firmly in the love Indigo camp. Louise, it is certainly true that your writing, and even more so your story-telling, have evolved since then. But that journey, like Indigo's herself, is an inescapable part of what makes her special. You are a better, more nuanced writer now, but there is also a rawness to Indigo that it would be well-nigh impossible to go back to even if you were inclined to try.</p> <p>Tragically however, my copies of this book were lost when I moved to the UK, so please add me to the list of people who would dearly love to obtain a copy of these books in either hard or soft copy.</p> <p>You might be interested to know that during my search I did come across a full set of pirated ebooks for all of Indigo books; they were alas for the Spanish translation. You may want to see about shutting that down or getting paid for it. Ping me if you want the links.</p> <p>Take care, and thanks for sharing your journey with us.</p> <p>Sacred Lion </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-4012 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:43:49 +0000 anassanclanmom 4012@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Yeah, Cyllan is such an amazing character, totally unlike any other in Literature that we had to pay her tribute. What drew me to using the name was a desire to bestow her courage and faith in herself despite the pressure and upbringing she had. I mean she forsook an entire world and her religion simply because she knew in her heart that Tarod was more than he thought or anyone else thought. I wanted my daughter to have that as a lesson. If you know and trust yourself, you will be able to change anything! Such a great message for girls. She's only four now and she knows that her name comes from this collection of books but she has to be older to know them. I won't even spoil anything about them for her so she doesn't know Tarod or Yandros or anyone yet! I can't wait to talk about them with her.<br /> Anyway, I'm married and we have two kids. A boy and of course Cyllan. Our son is 8. We live in Tennessee and I'm a mom and a herbalist. It's not as exciting as biking around the UK.<br /> When's your trip start? I think the blog is a great idea. You should link up to some travel sites too.<br /> So what about you? Do you like your job? Are you married? I'm guessing single since you are on a unicycle.<br /> THe list of great books to read keeps growing sometimes by the hour. I had never heard of The Cheysuli Chronicles but I'll have to add them to my list after I googled them. What else or who else do you read? I read almost everything and anybody so I'm always looking for suggestions. I'm just starting A Discovery of Witches and while I'm only on page 6, it seems promising. Hope to hear from you soon! </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-4010 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:27:08 +0000 Book Wurm 4010@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>You named your daughter Cyllan!! That is awesome :D<br /> Yeah Indigos wolf was called Grimya and if it's been 15 years since you read them then you have a great memory!<br /> I haven't read either Mirage or Sleep of Stone but believe me they are now on the list...<br /> I am now on the last few pages of the Cheysuli Chronicles so I'll be starting to read the Star Shadows probably tomorrow.<br /> Once my unicycle trip actually starts I'll be making a blog for people to follow so I'll make sure I put the link up here.<br /> So I'd like to know a bit more about you...Where in America are you, do you work or study, married or single? </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-4004 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:21:01 +0000 anassanclanmom 4004@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Hi James! I've read the Indigo series about 15 years ago and plan on re reading it again soon. I love it and it is my second favorite of Louise's series. I remember crying at the end because it was perfect. We have a cat named Indigo after her. If I ever get a dog I'always said she'd have to be like the one in the book. Grimaya, or something close right?<br /> The Time Master and it's sequel, The Chaos Gate trilogy are my favorites with the Time Master being my favorite books of all time. We named our daughter Cyllan and I've yet to meet anyone who knows the books although EVERYONE asks where her name comes from. I've read Mirage and Sleep of Stone but only the first in the prequel to THe Time Master because in America she's not as known here and her books aren't easily found here. But I'll be ordering some soon.<br /> I'm impressed about your unicycling trip. It sounds like an amazing idea.<br /> The spammers are drawn here. It's crazy! Hope to hear from you soon! </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=467#post-3992 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:46:15 +0000 Book Wurm 3992@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Alaiel it's great to have you here!</p> <p>How is the review coming along? Obviously it's gonna be a good review because it's suck an awesome book!</p> <p>Are the time masters your favorite books?</p> <p>James </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-3991 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:42:17 +0000 Book Wurm 3991@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>It's great to have you here Anassanclanm!!</p> <p>So what's your favorite book(s) and which ones have you read? There are so many great ones out there :)</p> <p>I hope to chat with you soon..</p> <p>James </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-3979 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:33:41 +0000 anassanclanmom 3979@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>I'm a huge fan of Louise's and just reread "The Time Master". She touched me so much and her passing still hurts. I've never left a message and Bookwurm's plea to do so touched me. You are right, we can't let her forum or memory fade. Thanks.<br /> It is wonderful to know that her books touched so many as they did me and I will definately try to keep checking on the posts. </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=467#post-3959 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:27:34 +0000 Alaiel 3959@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>I was writing a review of one of my favorites books of Loiuse, "The outcast" and found out about her passing two years ago... For me it's a heartbreaking news. Maybe is a little to late but my best wishes to her husband Cas and all the people that loved her.<br /> And Louise, wherever you are, you will always be one of my favorite authors of all time. I will keep reading your books until I'm to old to read and pass them to my children in the years to come so they will be inspired by the worlds you created.<br /> Thanks for everything and rest in peace. </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-3718 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:37:32 +0000 Heartlikeawheel 3718@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Ah, cool. I haven't read the Indigo series but it sounds really good - maybe it'll go on the Christmas list this year! I think the Time Master ones are my favourite, but I really enjoyed the Chaos Gate trilogy as well. Enjoy your books when they arrive :) Hannah </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-3700 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:06:48 +0000 Book Wurm 3700@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>For me it had to be the Indigo series. The characters all he way through were amazing and the ending was just something else!</p> <p>In close second has to be the Time Master Trilogy. It goes without saying, they are magical...</p> <p>I'm currently in the process of ordering the Star Shadows and will hopefully be enjoying them soon.</p> <p>How about you, do you have a favorite?</p> <p>James </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-3698 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:35:21 +0000 Heartlikeawheel 3698@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>I'm here too! I don't get time to come on here very often, but it's exam-time at the moment so naturally I'm looking for ways to avoid doing revision :P. Which books of Louise's have you enjoyed most? As I said, I don't get chance to come on here every day so if I don't reply for I while I'm not ignoring you :) </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-3624 Sun, 22 May 2011 18:08:25 +0000 Book Wurm 3624@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Unfortunately i don't know anyone that likes to read books except my mum :(</p> <p>I guess for now it's just me and you...</p> <p>I'm about to order the Star Shadows so we'll have something to chat about as i'm reading them.</p> <p>I'd guess that you have read most of Louises work? </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-3623 Sun, 22 May 2011 16:29:57 +0000 EveGutierrez 3623@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>I definitely wish I could check in here everyday but I can't my work doesn't allow me so much free time. But I do mean it when I said I wanted this forum to be more alive, I am thinking of creating ways of attracting more people here and advertising the e-books more. Try and get more people here, that way we can all chat and discuss these amazing books. </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-3586 Tue, 17 May 2011 03:22:54 +0000 EveGutierrez 3586@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Hello Book Wurm :D you and I are on the same bus :D Lets kick this forum into gear! </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=8&page=2#post-2922 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:37:27 +0000 Book Wurm 2922@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Hi i'm from Grimsby. For those who don't know it's a little fishing town on the east coast of England.<br /> I'm hoping more people join and post, keep Louise's memory alive! </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=35&page=2#post-2921 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:29:21 +0000 Book Wurm 2921@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Before i can contribute to this thread i'm gonna have to re-read the Indigos...It'll be my third time reading them but they never get boring :)<br /> Once i have re-read them i'll try and help with FanFic as much as i can!<br /> So glad you've started messaging Sue! I'm James by the way, very nice to meet you. </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=175#post-2920 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:22:26 +0000 Book Wurm 2920@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>The Aisling series? Are you talking about Indigo book 8 or is there a series i've missed?<br /> I found the best Indigo book to be Nocturine. I loved the Brabazon family as they reminded me of some travellers i met when i was younger. Such colourful characters! </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=35&page=2#post-2909 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:06:19 +0000 suebird3 2909@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Maybe we CAN do Fan Fic. After all, it IS being done for Jean Auel...... </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=175#post-2908 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:04:40 +0000 suebird3 2908@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>I had always liked the Aisling series, but the Time Master ones are good, too! </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=467#post-2907 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:58:38 +0000 suebird3 2907@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Absolutely heartbreaking. </p> <p>I remember being completely thrilled that she'd responded to my post about what may have happened in the future to Indigo; now I will never know. </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=2273#post-2831 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:34:29 +0000 Book Wurm 2831@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Come on people! Don't just read this and think "i'll post next time." I'll be here every day ready to reply so get typing, keep this forum alive!! </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=175#post-2670 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:43:58 +0000 Book Wurm 2670@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>I have a lot of Louise's books to buy yet. Have read the Time Masters (My fave so far) and the Chaos Gates. I've only just found out about the Star Shadows and will definately be getting them as soon as i can! The indigo books were amazing and I think I read them all within a few days!<br /> Seahorses seems to be a lot of peoples favorite so will be getting it when i can.<br /> Eventually i would like to have all of Louise's books, my favorite author by far! </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=1344#post-2669 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:35:08 +0000 Book Wurm 2669@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Hi there eve! I think this topic is a great idea as i have no real friends that read books at all, hence i have no-one to discuss them with...<br /> The initiate was the first book from Louise that i read and in a way Tarods life paralleled my own. He didn't get the best start in life but when he discovered his powers life soon started changing. I discovered my own magic in the books i read :)<br /> I'm not sure what to say except the characters and plot of The Initiate took a hold of me in a way no book has before! </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=467#post-2668 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:27:39 +0000 Book Wurm 2668@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>How I wish I'd known of this site when i first started reading the Time Master trilogy...I would have liked louise to know how much she turned my life around.<br /> Before i discovered her books i was a bit of a yob, now i'm quiet and gentle and look forward to the next new book i get so i can escape life for just a few hours each day...Thank you so much for your books louise and may you rest in peace, always. </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=1734#post-2625 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:13:24 +0000 EveGutierrez 2625@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Wow this is an amazing find!<br /> I have no idea who Shar chose, and sadly no idea what will happen to these amazing books. Hopefully at some point they will be finished. Anyone else have any clues? </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=1734#post-2281 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:12:19 +0000 Storm 2281@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Hi guys.<br /> As we know, Bad Seed was being written when Louise passed away. I don't know if it's ever going to be finished and/or published, but the one question I needed answering was this: Who did Shar choose? Was it Hestor or Reyni? Which one?!</p> <p>I found Bad Seed on Goodreads.com and they provided a blurb.</p> <p>Turns out the father of Shar's children was actually Kitto.</p> <p>From the Goodreads website:<br /> "Brother and sister Marloe and Silve are children of a burgeoning and powerful dynasty. Their mother, Shar, was a prodigiously powerful channeller of supernatural forces as a child, and their father, Kitto has an almost telekinetic affinity with animals of all kinds. Now, Marloe and Silve have come of age. As teenagers they are beginning to understand exactly what gifts they have inherited from their parents. And now they are faced with their first deadly challenge when a century-old sorceress kidnaps their dear friend Jianna, with a plan to channel her own particularly twisted brand of magic through the girl. Jianna will be left an empty shell, if Marloe and Silve cannot find her in time. It will take every ounce of their powers, and will find them tackling spirits and entities on a terrifying scale. But they must find the courage and take on evil, to claim back good..."<br /> <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2264657.The_Bad_Seed" rel="nofollow">http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2264657.The_Bad_Seed</a> </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=1344#post-1956 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:27:44 +0000 TamzinRules 1956@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>hi yes my fav book is seahorses!!!!!! I LOVE YOU BLUE HORSE IF YOUR READING THIS FOREVER WE WILL BE BEST FRIENDS&lt;3 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxloveyouuuu&lt;3 xxxx </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=175#post-1954 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:22:19 +0000 TamzinRules 1954@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Seahorses are deffo my fav! Tamzin is my life! :D The Blue Horse is watching over us! we can all do it together! Dont think about the grey horse...opps, just did...:/ anywaaaay, i love you Blue Horse forever your my best friend:) &lt;3 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=1344#post-1884 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:42:21 +0000 EveGutierrez 1884@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Its been a long time since I've posted anything on this site, and I am glad to see some new people joined and others are still around and kicking as ever. It made me very sad to see that this site seemed abandoned, but now I see the possibility of getting it back on track.<br /> Spread the word that the site is here and comment and take a little time to discuss books, and tales and whatnot :D</p> <p>What I want to suggest is to start a small book discussion, beginning with The Initiate, just to get the feel of what people think and got from the story, lets get this started, come on who goes first!? ^_^ </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=1241#post-1882 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:33:47 +0000 EveGutierrez 1882@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>This is to my opinion the best book in the series of Chaos and Order. Its so moving and breathtaking in every chapter something within you gives in to the story. Its a story that needs to be recognized as the genius it is, so spread the word people!! Get your copies and once you have read it, spread the word of how good it is so others can share the awesome experience that is reading these books. </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=1178#post-1881 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:31:27 +0000 EveGutierrez 1881@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Yup those sites have done wonders for me too!<br /> I also suggest mundania and the releases they have had for those hard to get older versions and another site that helped me out a lot was abebooks.<br /> Good luck! </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=1151#post-1880 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:29:21 +0000 EveGutierrez 1880@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Its gorgeous that you will continue to give life to her books even after her passing, its incredible to think that over a year has passed since she left us, and still every month i keep hearing and reading stories about people being touched by her books and stories. She was absolutely a remarkable woman. And even though it might seem silly I thank you greatly for keeping her work alive. </p> http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/topic.php?id=1241#post-1777 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:48:32 +0000 Liddi 1777@http://www.louisecooper.com/journal/messageboard/ <p>Moonset is finally available on Mundania! Got the eBook the moment I saw it... need instant Louise Cooper gratification... and devoured it within a day. What an incredible book... a fitting, albeit heartbreaking culmination to a powerful trilogy. Not going to spoil the book for anyone who hasn't read it (and I earnestly urge all who haven't to get hold of a copy). Louise, you have indeed crafted a masterpiece which is so raw and intense... truly memorable. Thank you so much... </p>