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• BTW, when I pointed out the colour I want (I saw it on a Jeep, very deep red) to Pat, he said 'and then Gav can put tiny hammer and sickles in the Celtic ring.' I told him he wasn't funny. :) (NT) -- celtgirl (), 13:36:06 06/15/09 Mon

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• That sounds perfect! I am sure cover will be beautiful! (NT) -- Lil, 14:23:16 06/15/09 Mon

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• So red it is! Symbolism makes sense. I'm very anxious to get book #3 in my greedy paws! Got an ETA yet? (NT) -- Denise, 16:32:15 06/15/09 Mon
  • It depends on many things. I am hoping to have a first draft done by the end of the year, but that might be overly ambitious and optimistic on my part. After that it has to go out to a few people to look over and edit. That takes awhile as well- also depends who I can beg and bribe to do it this time round. :) Then of course there's the publication process itself, which was actually relatively brief last time, and will be even less of a hassle this time, as many things are in place. I'll probably reassess where I'm at in the fall, I'm hoping to get some work done over the summer- I have done it before, so I know it's possible. I just need to convince my girls of it. The pile of pages sitting by my desk is getting quite deep though. (NT) -- celtgirl, 22:21:09 06/15/09 Mon
    • I know, I must be patient! Good things come to those who (patiently) wait! It will be perfect when you're good and ready to release it, right? (NT) -- Denise, 12:20:36 06/16/09 Tue
      • Perfect- no, but as good as I can possibly make it. :) (NT) -- celtgirl, 12:49:19 06/16/09 Tue

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• Oh I'm liking it - it will be beautiful!! (NT) -- Mahri, 18:38:50 06/15/09 Mon

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• Ohhhhhhh I LOVE red and it does sound like a perfect fit!!! You've got some writing done, you've got the book colour, you've got the fans and I've got the antsies just waiting for the whole package!! (NT) -- Tracy, 19:27:01 06/15/09 Mon

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• Sounds wonderful Cindy. I can't wait to get it in my hands. (NT) -- Rebeccab, 19:53:38 06/15/09 Mon

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• Maybe not earth-shattering, but we your loyal reading public love being kept in the know. And pffft to Pat :) (NT) -- Carla, 19:56:00 06/15/09 Mon

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• Of course it's earth-shattering, Cindy - it's how you dress your baby, your creation! It sounds lovely and perfectly fitting. Will it be a sort of jewel tone like the other two? Have you already talked to Gavin? It must be so exciting, having things come together like this. I hope the girls will be happily occupied this summer so you can accomplish your goals. As Rebecca said, I can't wait to get my hands on it! (NT) -- E, 07:04:36 06/16/09 Tue
  • I'm not sure I understand it all, but Gavin uses the same saturation level with each colour- so the red should be very rich in depth and hue. Yes, have just started floating the cover ideas out to Gavin. (NT) -- celtgirl, 07:38:42 06/16/09 Tue
    • Oh okay, this is similar to what we do in Photoshop. I would love to know how he creates his work. It's consistently beautiful. (NT) -- E, 07:43:01 06/16/09 Tue

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• That makes perfect sense, Cindy, and I can't wait to see it! Any thoughts (aside from Pat's) regarding the image(s) in the Celtic ring? (NT) -- Sallie, 09:50:08 06/16/09 Tue
  • Unfortunately no- he's tainted my mind and that's all I can see now- perfect miniature hammer and sickles. If you all have any ideas- as in what says Russia to you- please feel free to throw them at me. (NT) -- celtgirl, 09:54:38 06/16/09 Tue
    • Vodka! I did get that book btw :). I couldn't help but think of Angels last night. I walked into the den and my new bookshelves are up and the top row is devoted all to your novels Cindy and I can see the spot where Angels will be! (NT) -- Tracy, 10:55:38 06/16/09 Tue
      • Vodka does feature prevalently in this book. :) Aw, Tracy that's so nice that my books have a shelf to themselves. I feel honoured. (NT) -- celtgirl, 11:08:48 06/16/09 Tue
    • Snow! Bears, birch trees, balalaikas, nesting dolls, onion domes, Russian Orthodox cross, lace curtains, samovar, those hats the men wear. How about that statue of Mother Russia as in this video. . She has a face only a mother could love. You know that Russians also love anything red! (NT) -- Elaine (), 15:00:31 06/16/09 Tue
      • I think we're having a moment of synchronicity, E. because I was just reading about the whole concept of Russia as rodina last night. They think it goes back to the pagan religions when most cultures worshipped the Great Mother. Maybe we can save this statue for the centrepiece of the circle- just give her angel wings and wa-la!! I am kidding of course, she sorta scares me. :) Really it's quite a striking statue though. (NT) -- celtgirl, 15:15:48 06/16/09 Tue
        • She scares me, too. I'd rather see Lenin! Wanted to also mention those wonderful religious icons from the orthodox church, always in gold leaf. (NT) -- Elaine, 15:18:04 06/16/09 Tue
          • In the book I'm reading, the author is describing his visit to Lenin's tomb, it was thoroughly creepy sounding. (NT) -- celtgirl, 15:34:28 06/16/09 Tue
            • I found this info about the Russian Troyka and didn't realize that this was the symbolism..>>>>>>>>>>>>> -- Tracy, 18:37:14 06/16/09 Tue
              • I didn't know that either, Trac- I just always thought it referred to a grouping of three people or those big lovely sleds. Thanks for posting that girl. (NT) -- celtgirl, 19:30:37 06/16/09 Tue
    • Just Googled...what about the six winged seraphim (angel)? Apparenlty it is related to Orthodox religion and I found it listed with Russian items. Here's what a jewelry website said: "The Angelic Ranks are divided into three Hierarchies: highest, middle, and lowest. The Highest Hierarchy includes: the Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones. The six-winged SERAPH (Flaming, Fiery) (Is 6:12) stand closest of all to the Most Holy Trinity. They blaze with Love for God and kindle such Love in others." -- Lil, 14:08:54 06/17/09 Wed
      • Oh, I like that alot, Nalana- I'm going to have to file all these links away to send to Gavin. (NT) -- celtgirl, 14:10:44 06/17/09 Wed
      • Oh I do like that, very symbolic and with its relationship to the Trinity, it also has a link to Ireland in a sense. (NT) -- Elaine, 14:44:49 06/17/09 Wed
        • thanks to both of you. :-) I forgot to put the >>> on that post above...there's a pic inside of the jewelry of which the quote described. I think with some artistic flair it could be a beautiful cover with that red color. Of course, its not the cover that gets me to buy your books...its all that paper and ink in between that's got me hooked! :-) (NT) -- Lil, 17:31:22 06/17/09 Wed

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• Totally love the red idea. Can't wait to see it. (NT) -- Noelle, 14:17:32 06/17/09 Wed