Cindy Vallar

Author, Columnist, & Editor
P. O. Box 425, Keller, TX  76244-0425

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Reviews of Thistles & Pirates

You have a great website. Gregg Stone

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I just was visiting your web site (again) and just wanted to say you’re a great resource for writers, published and unpublished. I'm pleased to see so many people will have access to your insight, knowledge, and experience. Thanks for the inspiration! S.R. Staley, author of The Pirate of Panther Bay

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I wanted to congratulate you on your beautiful website about historical fiction where I found plenty of details for my own work. -- Erik S. Larsen, author of La Seconde Bataille

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Great pics and commentary on Scotland! Debbie Pfeiffer

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I was delighted to find your website and found it very interesting. It was a great find for me. Mary-Ellen Kavanagh

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I found out about your website and newsletters when I read your interview on Favorite Pastimes blog last week. It was a great interview and very helpful. Sheryl

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Your website is an excellent tool and full of resources that I am excited to explore. Shannon Robinson

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Congratulations on the site - really well designed and full of useful and fascinating information. Sarah Bower, editor of Historical Novels Review

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Thank you for your excellent site.  It will help me a lot. Shellie Lyon

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I'm enjoying reading through your web site! William Wok

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I've just been reding articles on your Thistles & Pirates web site and loving it!  Your content is fantastic! Inara

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You have an excellent site.  You have an excellent bibliography. Mikko

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I was particularly impressed with the link to your "research sites."  I am surprised...that I have not run across your site before.  It is the type of site that I spend a lot of time reading. Dan

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Your whole website is terrific.  A model to emulate.  Keep up the good work.  Joan Druett, author of Shark Island, A Watery Grave, Rough Medicine, and She Captains

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I really liked your warm and friendly website. M. Clark

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I enjoyed your web page and all the pictures of Scotland. Mairi

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I was very impressed.  I particularly like the way you explain your principles, and I always admire historical fiction writers such as yourself and Bernard Cornwell who clearly explain where their stories differ from what is believed to have happened. Paul Orton, England

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I love your website. Jimmy Morgan

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I was amazed at the wealth of historical data. Thank you for your great website, and I will enjoy learning from the wealth of information it provides. ~ Maggie, Canada

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Found your photographs both amazing and inspiring.  Thanks for the great website! Marilou

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Your website is great.  It is beautifully done and makes me want to know more about your work. Amanda Turnock

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You should be pleased to know that my local librarian cited you as a valid and respected source for my ongoing research! Robin, from Canada

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Just wanted to tell you what a great site you have created. I'll spend much time reading it. Dean Cameron

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While meandering my way through cyberspace I was blessed enough to happen upon your site. My compliments on a job well done. I found it quite impressive. Micheal Teal, The Ancient One

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If you're interested in Scottish history, then check out author Cindy Vallar's site, Thistles and Pirates.  Romantic Times, March 2001

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Your website is amazing.  I followed links for literally hours.  Victoria

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I check ye site at least once a week. Tis truly fascinating. The history in your book is just too amazing. The research is so intense. Jean Paquin

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The site is well maintained and easy to use.  Kevin Craig Carter, University of North Carolina student doing research on Modern Piracy

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This is a very exciting page with easy to follow links.  Great site!  Marijean Long

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I loved your Home Page and saw at once how much work went into its design and execution. The whole page is very professionally done, with lots of available resources and impressive reviews.  Barbara Bell

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I did check out your web site last night and I thought it was great!  What a treasure trove (pun definitely intended!) of goodies.  Rose Brunnais
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Wow, Cindy.  You did a great job on your web site.  Very professional, yet easy to follow. Richelle Putnam
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Great color scheme, smoothly navigable.  Gracie McKeever, author of Dancing in the Dark
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Wow, this is great.  I really enjoyed reading and seeing the pictures of Rory and Duncan's story.  This site is definitely a work of art and very much a pleasure to visit.  You have a winner here.  Margie Tomlin
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Your use of colour is especially well done, easy on the eyes and allows the guest to read every word.  Ceiran
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I liked your site, Cindy!  It was easy to get around on and pretty to look at! Joyce Lavene, co-author of Mask of the Stranger and One Last Goodbye
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I'm very impressed with your site.  It reflects a real knowledge and love for the genre. Tracy Martinez
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Cindy! A neat site.  I love your reference section.  Juliet Waldron, author of Mozart's Wife

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I like how you've done your Web site...developing depth...admirably.  I like how you've handled reviews and blurbs.  Peter Owens, author of Rips
 
 

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