Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (RLeBrok) — Sun, 10 May 2009 10:46:40 GMT

Richard regards his audience. He tamps down his sudden case of nerves at standing before a room full of people all staring at him and waiting on him to share his poetry.

Then he draws deep from his cup of Falernian wine.

"There are some who would not be satisfied with this rich and ancient...

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (annsmac) — Sun, 10 May 2009 10:26:19 GMT

"These are good questions, Clarity, and I'm so glad you trust me to ask. Let's see now ... can you change the course of a novel's story or plot? No, you can't. I've tried."

I laugh even as I feel myself blush under Clarity's wide eyes at this admission.

"Yes, I truly did. I didn't believe the old man who owned this place and left it to me. He said I wouldn't be able to but I figured that I could do it -- that the books just...

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (clarity34) — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:56:10 GMT

Meanwhile in Ann's office…

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (DCI Gene Hunt) — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:52:56 GMT

Biebe gives Gene a look and says, "Oh, and just for clarification, 'Lover Boy' happens to be a good friend so step lightly there and we'll get along just fine."

Yeah, well we're never gonna be bezzie mates, but I suppose I can tolerate 'im, for Red's sake.

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (Orange Tabby Cat 2) — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:26:54 GMT

*continued from Nashie's thread*

Just before they enter the bright lights of the compound Kathy stops for a moment, strokes her hair back and wipes a hand over her face. A little embarrassed she asks John, "are my eyes still red? Can you still see that I cried?"

John strokes softly over her eyes that close to his touch and kisses her forehead, "you are fine."

"Really?"

"Of course, Your eyes are a little red so...

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (annsmac) — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:48:03 GMT
I hear everything Clarity is saying but I have to do this the right way so I just let her talk while I pour us each a little brandy.

"Here, Clarity. Let's just sit on the couch and relax. A friend of mine brought me this brandy from his private stock. It's meant to be sipped and appreciated." She takes the glass but her eyes...

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (clarity34) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:52:07 GMT

Clarity feels as if a door had suddenly been slammed on her face, brutally cutting her off from those soothing and familiar sensations that had been slowly and smoothly invading all her senses. Feels like she's just fallen off Aladdin's magic carpet.

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (annsmac) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:03:16 GMT
Ann approaches Clarity carefully. She doesn't want to startle her or make her do anything rash -- not with one of the special books in her hand. She observes Clarity and the book, wondering what it is about the specific books that call to those who can hear their appeal. This one is set in ... France! Oh, well, maybe that's it then -- Clarity is, after all, from France. Maybe it's like how Ben was always drawn to the books that were not just historical, but also allowed him to go...

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (RLeBrok) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:50:00 GMT
Richard LeBrok is one of those rare people who misses little but seldom discusses his observations with others. He also hears with focus so that anyone who speaks with him knows Richard is cataloging it all in a way that makes you feel heard and respected for just who you are -- no matter who that may be. Richard simply accepts without outward judgment or ridicule. He may have enemies but no one in Big Sur has seen evidence of it.

Even facing the public debut of his own poetry,...

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (clarity34) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:55:53 GMT

Clarity takes her time to walk away, slightly swaying her hips, just enough to get John's attention. She feels his gaze on her back… well, a bit lower, and enjoys the feeling.

...

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (SheriffBiebe) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:49:11 GMT
Biebe gazes at Clarity as she walks away to get drinks. She makes for a good sight and he doesn't mind at all in indulging in the view.

Then he clears his throat, straightens up and turns to Gene, who's no doubt expecting a civil response.

"No, I think we leave them alone to their issues tonight. He would never hurt her or I wouldn't have let them go off like that. And as for Kathy ... well, she's got a temper but she's not going to hit John. And...

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (DCI Gene Hunt) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:26:01 GMT

Well that was about as much fun as a Methodist in a brewery!

Yer think one of us should go after 'em? Keep an eye on things, like. Make sure they really don't kill each other. I couldn't give a stuff about Lover Boy, but I'd 'ate to see Red banged up fer murder.

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (clarity34) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:46:12 GMT

"But… but…" Clarity is almost about to follow Kathy and John Nash but John Biebe gently catches her arm and stops her, raising his eyebrow and shaking slowly his head 'no' when she looks up at him. "But we can't let them hurt each other! I know Kathy didn't do anything wrong! What's...

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (Orange Tabby Cat 2) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:34:48 GMT

Kathy squeezes her eyes shut for half a second and shakes her head. This can't be happening. Five minutes ago she was laughing and joking and now all hell breaks lose. This cant be true.. She shakes her head again "no John - no..I just...What? No. no..." Oh boy, she's messed up big time.

Her brain is trying to put order in the things he says... things about Gene and her and he's obviously very angry at her but there is...

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (ProfNash) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:35:48 GMT
"What happened? Did you ask me what happened?" John puts his fists on his hips and squares off facing Kathy. He nods toward the booth where Gene, John Biebe and Clarity are standing, looking their way. "He happened."

Nash takes a step toward Kathy before pulling up short. He looks at her, considers what she's just said not a moment before. He looks back toward Gene then back at Kathy. There's something in the way he's looking at her. Nash has...

Re: The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (Orange Tabby Cat 2) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:55:19 GMT

"'course I paid 'er well. She's helped me quite a bit. Wanted to give her more but she nevva takes it. What d'ya think I am? A tight-arse?"

Before John can reply to Gene Kathy tucks his hand and smiles apologetically to Gene, "no, no, that's not what he meant, really. Gene do you mind staying here for a little while? Everything has price tags and if you like the people you can just make them a better price."

John opens his mouth...

The Art of the Book Festival

feeds@yuku.com (KidWade) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:48:36 GMT
I expect you heard of me. Kid Wade. Some say I earned my name. Others say it came to fit me. And then there's those who know me best. They say the only good thing about me was the fact I once knew a boy I called a friend. But I say the reason most people have heard of me are the tales that grow larger with each telling of me.

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