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• Thanks for stepping in, Jane. It was getting awfully quiet around here... Anyway, the thing that strikes me immediately about this quote is the difference in their heights, how Stephan has to bend down to look John in the face. Very much like Jamie and Claire, in fact. And doesn't John think that, at some point (I can't remember if it's in "Succubus"?), that he is attracted to Stephan (at least initially) not for the man himself but because Stephan reminds him, physically at least, of Jamie? (NT) -- Karen Henry, 03:40:44 02/12/08 Tue
  • Yes, that quote will be in there too. It is sad for Stephan that John can't feel the same level of passion for him that he does for Jamie. John feels bad about it himself. I think everyone will see in the quotes this week that this is only one of the reasons that John holds back his feelings for Stephan. He believes Stephan deserves more than he can give him too. (NT) -- Jane, 05:43:59 02/12/08 Tue
  
  

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• Lovely, Jane! I agree with Karen that there is something very sweet and intimate about the gesture of a tall man stooping to look someone in the eye. It can bespeak such loving care, concern, tenderness and devotion. And for warriors like Stephan and Jamie, looming over and in can also be used to great effect as an intimidation tactic! It's funny that John's shortness does nothing to diminish his appeal for me, however much I like thinking of these tall lords and lairds! I think the Jamie/Stephan parallels and contrasts would be a wonderfully rich theme for additional exploration in books to come, and I hope we'll see more of it from Herself. On another note, Jane, are you doing QOTD next week here on this board or over on the Books Board? Judie's list has you down for the Week of the 17th over there. Do we know how much longer she plans to keep this board active? (NT) -- pamelalass, 11:19:41 02/12/08 Tue
  • Oh goodness -- I certainly could have put that more directly! As in, "Judie, do you know how long you plan to keep this board active?" *g* (NT) -- pamelalass, 13:45:48 02/12/08 Tue
    • Yikes, good thing you mentioned it Pamela. I volunteered for this board, not the book board. I have nothing prepared for the Book Board. Thanks for letting me know about the mix up. I'll ask Judie if she wanted me to do both or if it is a mistake. If not, I have lots of work to do. (NT) -- Jane, 15:05:36 02/12/08 Tue
      • Is it allowed to post the same quotes on both boards? It would be an interesting exercise to see the differences in the types of responses. I love Stephan, he was such a buffoon when we first meet him at Benedicta's German night but when John succumbs to the mercury and he comments on how it was not such a nice sofa anyway - that just won me over right there. His concern for John is so touching. It's like that first incident opened the door for him to take proprietary interest in John's well being that grows in every book. (NT) -- kgp, 18:47:04 02/12/08 Tue
        • Just a word of warning, if you are signing up to do QOTD be SPECIFIC, using the contact forum administrator link on the bottom of the page doesn't make it clear to Judie that you want to do one board or the other. Perhaps one of you might want to sign up for the B.B. QOTD for next week? If not, I'll hunt up some quotes by Sunday for the B.B. I don't think a huge percentage of the ladies there would get too excited about the John/Stephan quotes. I'm especially afraid they'd be a real disappointment after a week of GREAT sex quotes. How the heck can anyone follow that with any confidence? My other fear is that doing both boards the same week will make me appear "drunk with power" bwaa haa haa. (NT) -- Jane, 19:33:48 02/12/08 Tue
          • I was also thinking that the Books Board's week of great sex quotes about physicality and arousal could actually include something about John -- all the books except Hand of Devils are fair game over there, right...? Jane, I'm sorry I can't do quotes here because I still haven't read the new story yet, I'm ashamed to admit! (NT) -- pamelalass, 20:16:13 02/12/08 Tue
            • Oh no, I'm all set for this board. It is the book board I didn't plan or prepare for. Anyone for the book board next week? (NT) -- Jane, 20:54:10 02/12/08 Tue
            • And, oh. goody. isn't it just my favorite scene on the Books Board today. Jane, I can take your QOTD over there if you'd like. It will be totally random unless I get inspired over the next couple of days but I have lots of things marked. (NT) -- kgp, 02:55:20 02/13/08 Wed
              • I have actually asked someone already but if she can't do it I'll let you know. :D (NT) -- Judie, 05:15:02 02/13/08 Wed
                • At your service, Milady! (NT) -- kgp, 06:18:09 02/13/08 Wed
                  • Hi, Karen. I'm at work so don't have your e-mail address handy. Can you go ahead with next week, then? That would be super. :D (NT) -- Judie, 10:25:17 02/13/08 Wed
                    • Nae problem!! It will give me something to think about on the way home. (NT) -- kgp, 10:29:30 02/13/08 Wed
                      • Now we know next week will be in verra good hands with you as our Quotemistress! (NT) -- pamelalass, 11:51:46 02/13/08 Wed
                        • Yeah Karen! Can't wait to read your selections! Thanks again. (NT) -- Jane, 14:44:26 02/13/08 Wed
                          • Geez! no pressure here! (NT) -- kgp, 18:28:36 02/13/08 Wed
                            • Well, since you are saving my life here, not to be dramatic or anything..you could post just about anything..but we know you. Whatever you choose will be amazing! (NT) -- Jane, 18:56:00 02/13/08 Wed
                • Thank you Judy and Karen! You Ladies are the BEST! I am learning a lot these last two weeks about being more specific and checking my sources hee hee. I am so lucky you all have my back! In light of all the talk about sisterhood and Jenny, lately I was going to do a week of Jenny quotes if I'd had to do the book board (just in case you are pressed into service Karen and still need an idea or any help with gathering quotes.) (NT) -- Jane, 06:39:29 02/13/08 Wed