Random Thoughts and Musings

Many of you have heard me bragging about The Fey, and author Claudia Hall Christian.  In fact, not only did I post a review of The Fey, but I also interviewed Claudia as my part contribution to the Blog Tour that was kicked off earlier this month. I cannot say enough good things, ever! Not til everyone has read and enjoyed what I read and enjoyed. **grins**

Today, though, I am here to talk about The Denver Cereal, Claudia’s current work of art. Claudia publishes a chapter a week over at DenverCereal.com, but she also turned the first twenty-six chapters into a purchasable print copy. I find it difficult to read novels online, because my laptop just isn’t comfortable to curl up with while I read! True, I’m an impatient person, and you all know it! I was THRILLED when I received a copy of The Denver Cereal in the mail. I was FINALLY going to get to join the cult following (made up of most of my friends) in following this love story.

The opening chapter finds Jill delivering a snazzy surprise at her now-ex-husband’s engagement party. Trevor had married, controlled, and cheated on Jill repeatedly, then left her abruptly. I loved Jill’s spunk in pulling the engagement party stunt, and was immediately impressed with the love and dedication of her friends and family as they helped her plan, then execute, the surprise.

Jill rides a roller-coaster of emotions, stumbles through a million inner arguments, and struggles to accept love in her life once again. Her dedication to her young daughter, family, and friends never wavers, and their dedication to her is equally fierce. As all of my friends, family, and readers know … loyalty is high on my list of “things to endear.”

As we follow Jill’s life, we also intimately follow the rest of the characters’ lives. The “serial” format of this novel means that every chapter is filled with the triumphs and tribulations of several characters. Each individual’s life is delved into, and while there are many story lines to follow, it is much like keeping track of your own family and friends’ lives. Claudia’s incredible knack of keeping things in line ensures the reader’s ability to remember exactly where each character’s life is at any point in time.

As if all kinds of yummy goodness (okay, so I am a sucker for romance!) was not already floating through The Denver Cereal, Claudia also managed to incorporate the cast of characters from The Fey! I was so excited!

Claudia continues to tell the story of The Denver Cereal weekly, and I, for one, will be quickly catching up with what has been happening with everyone since the end of chapter twenty-six! You can buy your own copy of The Denver Cereal, catch up with the story at DenverCereal.com. Once you’ve read the published chapters, do not forget to catch the weekly chapter as it is published online!

Thank you, Claudia, for sharing the stories that live inside your mind’s eye.

To learn more about the author, Claudia Hall Christian, stop by her site, On a Limb with Claudia.

xoxo