Books & Authors - October 2006

I'm thinking about writing a book about a romance (albeit a squeaky clean one; no sex) between a young, Scottish Presbyterian minister (from a humble background) working in London and a young, British schoolteacher whose father owns a steel business in the 19th century.

My influences are Jane Austen ("Pride and Prejudice") and L.M. Montgomery (of "Anne of Green Gables" fame).

Do you all think this would be marketable?

2006-10-15 08:38:05 · 6 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7

2006-10-15 08:24:03 · 5 answers · asked by Toria 1

Cloony the Clown



I'll tell you the story of Cloony the Clown
Who worked in a circus that came through town.
His shoes were too big and his hat was too small,
But he just wasn't, just wasn't funny at all.
He had a trombone to play loud silly tunes,
He had a green dog and a thousand balloons.
He was floppy and sloppy and skinny and tall,
But he just wasn't, just wasn't funny at all.
And every time he did a trick,
Everyone felt a little sick.
And every time he told a joke,
Folks sighed as if their hearts were broke.
And every time he lost a shoe,
Everyone looked awfully blue.
And every time he stood on his head,
Everyone screamed, "Go back to bed!"
And every time he made a leap,
Everybody fell asleep.
And every time he ate his tie,
Everyone began to cry.
And Cloony could not make any money
Simply because he was not funny.
One day he said, "I'll tell this town
How it feels to be an unfunny clown."
And he told them all why he looked so sad,
And he told them all why he felt so bad.
He told of Pain and Rain and Cold,
He told of Darkness in his soul,
And after he finished his tale of woe,
Did everyone cry? Oh no, no, no,
They laughed until they shook the trees
With "Hah-Hah-Hahs" and "Hee-Hee-Hees."
They laughed with howls and yowls and shrieks,
They laughed all day, they laughed all week,
They laughed until they had a fit,
They laughed until their jackets split.
The laughter spread for miles around
To every city, every town,
Over mountains, 'cross the sea,
From Saint Tropez to Mun San Nee.
And soon the whole world rang with laughter,
Lasting till forever after,
While Cloony stood in the circus tent,
With his head drooped low and his shoulders bent.
And he said,"THAT IS NOT WHAT I MEANT--
I'M FUNNY JUST BY ACCIDENT."
And while the world laughed outside.
Cloony the Clown sat down and cried.



-- Shel Silverstein

2006-10-15 08:19:00 · 1 answers · asked by ruthvon11 2

another phrase is yes man decended the onery cuss but brother he didn't decend from us. Looking for the name of the poem and its author. Probably dates late 1800S Thanks Tigger

2006-10-15 08:18:58 · 6 answers · asked by tigger 1

Currently, this is the book I'm reading. I am on page 50 or so. So far, I find it quite intriguing.

2006-10-15 07:54:10 · 7 answers · asked by Kiara 5

I like chick-lit(novels). I'm looking for a new read. Preferably, some sort of modern day Cinderella story with a handsome "prince" included. Any suggestions of novels I may like? Thanks

2006-10-15 07:31:42 · 8 answers · asked by Jeannie S 1

my computer won't allow me to access it... xp

2006-10-15 07:17:27 · 4 answers · asked by fibws04 2

I need a last name for two characters in my book. Vice President Lorenzo and his Daughter Paulina.

(tips: their both Roman Catholics and born American Citizens but their ancestory originated in South America)

2006-10-15 07:14:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-15 06:51:03 · 6 answers · asked by Rafael H 1

2006-10-15 06:50:14 · 3 answers · asked by <.< 1

I'm reading 1984 by George Orwell for the moment and I'm going to watch the film as well. Has anyone read the book and seen the film? Are there many similarities and does it look like the book or not?
And what do you think about the book? I haven't finished it yet, but I love it. It makes you think about our society and all the other things, it inspires you as well.
Thank you for answering!

2006-10-15 06:50:02 · 7 answers · asked by marie 3

for 8th grade or freshman level

2006-10-15 06:36:21 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

What type of peom stlyes are there...how do you write them>>???

2006-10-15 05:51:36 · 5 answers · asked by Fritz J 3

i used to (still do?) believe in God but the more I look at life I see only this. People can be disgustingly mean and lead great lives at the expense of someone else's suffering. what makes them succeed in this? their willpower, obviously. and then you have the religious people who are constantly struggling and so forth...so, from what I see, it's the willpower that helps you instead of...i don't like the way I think and I do want to believe but I can't ignore what i see.

i know my philosophy's not very deep but i want to hear your thoughts on this.

thanks

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but why do I feel so unhappy about it

2006-10-15 05:26:22 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have asked myraid of friends and strangers this question and most don't have a clue? Just wondering do people still read books anymore. Anyways, the top 10 books I have read so far would have to be Tipping Point, Freakeconomics, The Tao of Pooh, Catch-22, Tuesday with Morrie, The Game, Ecology of Commerce, Art of Happiness, What Smart Students Know, and The Ape in the Corner Office. So what are the top 10 books that shape your life any why? Have fun :)!

2006-10-15 04:43:39 · 30 answers · asked by WhySoCurious 2

2006-10-15 04:40:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-15 04:31:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-15 04:15:20 · 3 answers · asked by MEDO 2

Plz Help Me

2006-10-15 03:28:30 · 5 answers · asked by decoyaryan 3

2006-10-15 02:46:20 · 3 answers · asked by Ditmar 2

2006-10-15 02:01:49 · 5 answers · asked by katiewhitehead1 1

I'm trying to get in touch with this writer but I do not know how.Any useful advise?

2006-10-15 00:48:39 · 1 answers · asked by Brenno 6

This is an excerpt from an american sonnet writer i read when i was small...but i am not able to find the name of the poetess. I've been trying for the past 9 years. Please help!!!

Some excerpts.......
... What shall I call thee? For I long to call
Thee what thou art, Yet what thou art is fraught
With mystery beyond the soul's far reach

... So might a clumsy school boy with a line
Of chalk upon a slate contrive a star
And weep because his copy doesnot shine

2006-10-15 00:11:24 · 3 answers · asked by ravana 1

Who is she/he?

2006-10-14 23:52:21 · 2 answers · asked by love 2 kill 2

2006-10-14 23:29:24 · 7 answers · asked by The Wizwigs 1

Links to Free Website ok.. Thanks!

2006-10-14 22:58:31 · 2 answers · asked by roycsp 1

Remember, you dont have to be correct, just give me an intelligent and thought-provoking answer will do...
Here, where the world is quiet;
Here, where all trouble seems
Dead winds' and spent waves' riot
In doubtful dreams of dreams;
I watch the green field growing
For reaping folk and sowing
For harvest-time and mowing,
A sleepy world of streams.

I am tired of tears and laughter,
And men that laugh and weep;
Of what may come hereafter
For men that sow to reap:
I am weary of days and hours,
Blown buds of barren flowers,
Desires and dreams and powers
And everything but sleep.

Here life has death for neighbor,
And far from eye or ear
Wan waves and wet winds labor,
Weak ships and spirits steer;
They drive adrift, and whither
They wot not who make thither;
But no such winds blow hither,
And no such things grow here.

No growth of moor or coppice,
No heather-flower or vine,
But bloomless buds of poppies,
Green grapes of Proserpine,

2006-10-14 22:54:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

autors

2006-10-14 22:07:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

id like to collect some and then eventually resell a few for profit

2006-10-14 21:50:48 · 7 answers · asked by Viceroy of Jello 1

To be honest, for me it's a toss up. I love the language of Mark Twain but I love the way Stephen King draws in his readers.

2006-10-14 21:28:10 · 11 answers · asked by Too Cool For Me 4