Comments on: The Mark of a Druid http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/ News from the Staff of Podiobooks.com Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:41:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Kimmielou http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-2/#comment-332726 Kimmielou Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:23 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-332726 This is the first audio book I downloaded and listen to and WOW, did I enjoy it. I was able to listen to it on my way into work and I have to say, for a change I was looking forward to the drive! Great work and I can't wait to listen to the next one! This is the first audio book I downloaded and listen to and WOW, did I enjoy it. I was able to listen to it on my way into work and I have to say, for a change I was looking forward to the drive!
Great work and I can’t wait to listen to the next one!

]]> By: Feryl http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-2/#comment-331014 Feryl Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:40:57 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-331014 I'm up to episode 30 and have been really enjoying this book. One drawback is that with all of the main characters having a current persona as well as a past-life persona, it can get quite confusing. That probably has something to do with my memory and ability to keep things organised in my head, but I've also been wondering if it might be better to work with fewer characters and go into greater depth with them. A thought for future books, Rhonda! :o) I’m up to episode 30 and have been really enjoying this book. One drawback is that with all of the main characters having a current persona as well as a past-life persona, it can get quite confusing. That probably has something to do with my memory and ability to keep things organised in my head, but I’ve also been wondering if it might be better to work with fewer characters and go into greater depth with them. A thought for future books, Rhonda! :o )

]]> By: Keith Hughes http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-2/#comment-327839 Keith Hughes Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:17:26 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-327839 Great story! I liked the interaction between the two time frames and found the characters engaging. I'm looking forward to more! Great story! I liked the interaction between the two time frames and found the characters engaging. I’m looking forward to more!

]]> By: Cynikat http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-2/#comment-320306 Cynikat Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:28:00 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-320306 Amazingly well done! I was completely absorbed by the story and the telling. Great narration and the music and sound effects blended in, and complemented the narration perfectly. The story content is ... well, one of the best books i've listened to. and the only one that i've actually listened to a second time. It is complex and laden with intrigue. I became quickly addicted, and wait impatiently for the next book. ....oh, and now i want to be a druid! =^-^= Amazingly well done! I was completely absorbed by the story and the telling. Great narration and the music and sound effects blended in, and complemented the narration perfectly. The story content is … well, one of the best books i’ve listened to. and the only one that i’ve actually listened to a second time. It is complex and laden with intrigue. I became quickly addicted, and wait impatiently for the next book.
….oh, and now i want to be a druid! =^-^=

]]> By: Kasy http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-2/#comment-318699 Kasy Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:04:16 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-318699 I do not usually comment on books until I finish listening, but I couldn't help myself. This book is wonderful! I've heard about 2/3 of it so far and it really impressed me. The characters are very well developed, story is very exciting and imaginative. Great job! This book is definitely something I will have to purchase and reread. Ok, got to go listen some more... I do not usually comment on books until I finish listening, but I couldn’t help myself. This book is wonderful! I’ve heard about 2/3 of it so far and it really impressed me. The characters are very well developed, story is very exciting and imaginative. Great job! This book is definitely something I will have to purchase and reread. Ok, got to go listen some more…

]]> By: Sherri http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-318477 Sherri Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:12:15 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-318477 This book should be turned in to a movie. I really have enjoyed listening to "The Mark Of a Druid". I would like to listen to more books written by the Rhonda Carpenter. This book should be turned in to a movie. I really have enjoyed listening to “The Mark Of a Druid”. I would like to listen to more books written by the Rhonda Carpenter.

]]> By: Rhonda http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-317799 Rhonda Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:23:14 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-317799 Dear Thomas in Korea, I am so pleased that you enjoyed. B sure that you jump over to the website www.themarkofadruid.com and join in the last two contests. This month singed copies and posters and next month is the big one the original art. Cheers, Rhonda Dear Thomas in Korea,
I am so pleased that you enjoyed. B sure that you jump over to the website http://www.themarkofadruid.com and join in the last two contests. This month singed copies and posters and next month is the big one the original art.
Cheers,
Rhonda

]]> By: Thomas in Korea http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-317217 Thomas in Korea Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:33:37 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-317217 Rhonda, Great work! Your book and The Fox have really been a treat. A wonderful and enjoyable break from my usual fare of SciFi. I look forward to your next book! Cheers Rhonda,

Great work! Your book and The Fox have really been a treat. A wonderful and enjoyable break from my usual fare of SciFi.

I look forward to your next book!

Cheers

]]> By: Rhonda R Carpenter http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-316861 Rhonda R Carpenter Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:11:29 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-316861 Dear Brain, Woot! thank you for your comments and takign the time to listen to The Mark of a Druid and taking the time to comment and review the book. You made my day. Dear Brain, Woot! thank you for your comments and takign the time to listen to The Mark of a Druid and taking the time to comment and review the book. You made my day.

]]> By: Rhonda R Carpenter http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-316860 Rhonda R Carpenter Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:08:06 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-316860 Paul Joseph, I am so pleased that you took the time to step out of your normal genres and try The Mark of a Druid. It mean the world to me that I am not just part of Podioracket.com but that my work is being seen and enjoyed as well. Happy! Dance! Sneaking out to the car. I love it! Paul Joseph, I am so pleased that you took the time to step out of your normal genres and try The Mark of a Druid. It mean the world to me that I am not just part of Podioracket.com but that my work is being seen and enjoyed as well. Happy! Dance! Sneaking out to the car. I love it!

]]> By: Brian Rathbone http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-316820 Brian Rathbone Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:58:55 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-316820 The Mark of a Druid is not your average fantasy tale and will appeal to readers of fantasy, paranormal, historical fiction and other genres. Rhonda's words paint vivid images and also raise some pretty interesting questions. You might find yourself hoping you didn't ticked off too many people in your past lives. I found The Mark of a Druid to be a refreshing change, and I look forward to Rhonda's next book. The Mark of a Druid is not your average fantasy tale and will appeal to readers of fantasy, paranormal, historical fiction and other genres. Rhonda’s words paint vivid images and also raise some pretty interesting questions. You might find yourself hoping you didn’t ticked off too many people in your past lives. I found The Mark of a Druid to be a refreshing change, and I look forward to Rhonda’s next book.

]]> By: Paul J. Joseph http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-315625 Paul J. Joseph Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:47:01 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-315625 Rhonda, I don't normally read this type of story, but it kept my interest very well. That tells me that it is good writing. I like the way you crafted your characters and how they interfaced through the ages. I like the way you brought technology into it as well. Your villain queen was also quite interesting. Some of your dialog surprised me with its mondainness (if that's a word) where people are having interrupted phone conversations, for example. This sounded quite real, even raw. A very conversational style that always puts the reader at ease. Also, you have a soothing voice and your accents were not overdone. As I know you from Podioracket.com I wanted to take the time to listen, and it was by no means a chore for me. I even looked for excuses to go out in the car so I could find out what happened next. I hope this is the first of many books for you. Paul J. Rhonda,

I don’t normally read this type of story, but it kept my interest very well. That tells me that it is good writing. I like the way you crafted your characters and how they interfaced through the ages. I like the way you brought technology into it as well. Your villain queen was also quite interesting.

Some of your dialog surprised me with its mondainness (if that’s a word) where people are having interrupted phone conversations, for example. This sounded quite real, even raw. A very conversational style that always puts the reader at ease.

Also, you have a soothing voice and your accents were not overdone.

As I know you from Podioracket.com I wanted to take the time to listen, and it was by no means a chore for me. I even looked for excuses to go out in the car so I could find out what happened next.

I hope this is the first of many books for you.

Paul J.

]]> By: Rhonda R Carpenter http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-311846 Rhonda R Carpenter Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:33:08 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-311846 Dear Twyla, Thank you for you kind words of support and telling me what you liked and found hard to take. It very much helps me as a writer meet my audience's needs. Please feel free to pop on over to the website and play the contest series a ne one will be up on Sunday along with the 3 winners from the last contest. register for the site and I will be sending out an up date when the next book is ready to go. Thank you again I really appreciate you taking the time to comment! Rhonda www.themarkofadruid.com Dear Twyla, Thank you for you kind words of support and telling me what you liked and found hard to take. It very much helps me as a writer meet my audience’s needs. Please feel free to pop on over to the website and play the contest series a ne one will be up on Sunday along with the 3 winners from the last contest. register for the site and I will be sending out an up date when the next book is ready to go.
Thank you again I really appreciate you taking the time to comment! Rhonda http://www.themarkofadruid.com

]]> By: Rhonda R Carpenter http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-311845 Rhonda R Carpenter Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:27:15 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-311845 Dear Becky, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am furiously working on the the next book and if you run over to my website www.themarkofadruid.com you will be able to get the updates and when as well as some of the other short story things that are happening. I am running contests through the end of the year feel free to play along. Thank you again, Rhonda Dear Becky, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am furiously working on the the next book and if you run over to my website http://www.themarkofadruid.com you will be able to get the updates and when as well as some of the other short story things that are happening. I am running contests through the end of the year feel free to play along. Thank you again, Rhonda

]]> By: Twyla http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-311027 Twyla Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:21:19 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-311027 Just finished a romantic si-fi "Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband" and didn't think I'd be lucky enough to find another book as good. I'm on the last chapter of The Mark of a Druid.... kinda hate to finish - won't have a good book to look forward to at the end of the day ---- most enjoyable. I'm a grandmother and although I don't consider myself a prude I still find the f--- word VERY UNCOMFORTABLE, but regardless, liked the book. Will certainly put the next one on my itouch! Liked the reading and the sound effects. Not too knowledgeable with the Celtic ways of saying certain English words so thought I was listening to baby talk at times. Thank you for sharing! Just finished a romantic si-fi “Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband” and didn’t think I’d be lucky enough to find another book as good.

I’m on the last chapter of The Mark of a Druid…. kinda hate to finish – won’t have a good book to look forward to at the end of the day —- most enjoyable.

I’m a grandmother and although I don’t consider myself a prude I still find the f— word VERY UNCOMFORTABLE, but regardless, liked the book.

Will certainly put the next one on my itouch!

Liked the reading and the sound effects. Not too knowledgeable with the Celtic ways of saying certain English words so thought I was listening to baby talk at times.

Thank you for sharing!

]]> By: Becky Jacobs http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-305253 Becky Jacobs Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:21:32 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-305253 I listened to this book a few months ago and really enjoyed it. I was searching the site hoping the author had done another book. I liked your reading voice and found your range of voices impressive. Best wishes for continued success. I listened to this book a few months ago and really enjoyed it. I was searching the site hoping the author had done another book. I liked your reading voice and found your range of voices impressive.
Best wishes for continued success.

]]> By: Rhonda R Carpenter http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-293937 Rhonda R Carpenter Sat, 30 May 2009 06:28:52 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-293937 Dear Mark, I am so pleased you liked the book and honored that your took the time to leave a comment and rate the book. I feel privileged that you wanted more. Thank you so much. Rhonda Dear Mark, I am so pleased you liked the book and honored that your took the time to leave a comment and rate the book. I feel privileged that you wanted more. Thank you so much.
Rhonda

]]> By: Mark Eller http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-293488 Mark Eller Thu, 28 May 2009 03:58:16 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-293488 After having this book sitting around on my i-pod for a few weeks, I finally had time to begin listening to it. Five days later I finished and wished there was more. Rhonda has written an excellent book, and as a amateur student of history, I can tell that she did a lot of research before setting her pen to paper. The details and imagery are excellent. The duel story lines are engaging. The characters and their motivations are believable. It took me a little while to become used to Rhonda's delivery, but I have that with most books I listen to. Also, she became smoother the deeper I went into the story. Her voice had the ability to project emotion into her characters, something that is not always present in an audiobook. All in all, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes history, science fiction, paranormal, or just a good read. After having this book sitting around on my i-pod for a few weeks, I finally had time to begin listening to it. Five days later I finished and wished there was more. Rhonda has written an excellent book, and as a amateur student of history, I can tell that she did a lot of research before setting her pen to paper. The details and imagery are excellent. The duel story lines are engaging. The characters and their motivations are believable. It took me a little while to become used to Rhonda’s delivery, but I have that with most books I listen to. Also, she became smoother the deeper I went into the story. Her voice had the ability to project emotion into her characters, something that is not always present in an audiobook. All in all, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes history, science fiction, paranormal, or just a good read.

]]> By: Rhonda http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-285340 Rhonda Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:24:42 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-285340 Dear LadyMagoo, I am working hard to also incorporate a reader into all my websites. I don't think we bloggers and writers think enough about the visually impaired. On the new site most pages will have a reader on them if not my voice then one like odiogo in the near future. It just went live this week. My other podcast that I do with H.E. Roulo, another podiobooks.com author, has this feature installed already. You can hear how it works at http://www.podioracket.com while getting the latest scoop on podiobooks.com and what is I coming out, coming up and happening with the authors her on this wonderful site. I would love to hear what you think. you can email me at Rhonda at podioracket.com. Please register at the new site and play in the contests. I think you deserve some cool stuff! Many thanks Rhonda R Carpenter Dear LadyMagoo,
I am working hard to also incorporate a reader into all my websites. I don’t think we bloggers and writers think enough about the visually impaired. On the new site most pages will have a reader on them if not my voice then one like odiogo in the near future. It just went live this week. My other podcast that I do with H.E. Roulo, another podiobooks.com author, has this feature installed already. You can hear how it works at http://www.podioracket.com while getting the latest scoop on podiobooks.com and what is I coming out, coming up and happening with the authors her on this wonderful site. I would love to hear what you think. you can email me at Rhonda at podioracket.com.

Please register at the new site and play in the contests. I think you deserve some cool stuff!
Many thanks
Rhonda R Carpenter

]]> By: Rhonda http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/comment-page-1/#comment-285338 Rhonda Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:15:34 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/09/29/the-mark-of-a-druid/#comment-285338 Dear Terri, I love hearing from listeners. I so wish I could do a grand welsh accent. I was lucky enough to travel there once and my first foot step on Welsh soil was like coming home in a way I had never felt before. Yes the cosmos seen was very hard for me to write and it sprang from my Cosmo traveling the veil. I am very please to tell you he has returned in the form of a rescue and still has his very distinctive personality. You can see a picture on my facebook account. Please come join in the contest at the new book site I love shipping overseas! http://www.themarkofadruid.com. And thank you for taking the time to write to me it is very much appreciated! If you get to the us it would be great to have a real accent. Come on over! Cheers and blessings, Rhonda R Carpenter Dear Terri,
I love hearing from listeners. I so wish I could do a grand welsh accent. I was lucky enough to travel there once and my first foot step on Welsh soil was like coming home in a way I had never felt before. Yes the cosmos seen was very hard for me to write and it sprang from my Cosmo traveling the veil. I am very please to tell you he has returned in the form of a rescue and still has his very distinctive personality. You can see a picture on my facebook account.
Please come join in the contest at the new book site I love shipping overseas! http://www.themarkofadruid.com. And thank you for taking the time to write to me it is very much appreciated! If you get to the us it would be great to have a real accent. Come on over!
Cheers and blessings,
Rhonda R Carpenter

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