tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post7434457127115517757..comments2024-03-16T07:27:27.752+00:00Comments on Novel Points of View: M'Connachie & JMB by Anne StenhouseRae Cowiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-9755100886997018012012-06-13T10:18:40.231+01:002012-06-13T10:18:40.231+01:00Very interesting post.....I've learned so much...Very interesting post.....I've learned so much from this. But the name Bain brought back mixed memories - my childhood dentist was a Scot called Bain and while I was never comfortable in the chair he was a really lovely man. I could hear his voice in my head just reading the name ...:)Linda Mitchelmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948518126405880012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-49186026309770330892012-06-12T10:10:17.744+01:002012-06-12T10:10:17.744+01:00Thanks Mary, I'm glad I'm not on my own in...Thanks Mary, I'm glad I'm not on my own in thinking this way.Gwen Kirkwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201272628774727921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-15459623852506112562012-06-11T14:13:26.418+01:002012-06-11T14:13:26.418+01:00Perhaps there is too much focus on the writer - an...Perhaps there is too much focus on the writer - and trying to work out what 'makes him or her tick' rather than on the writing.<br />Totally agree about DG One. Several people from the world of music say the acoustics are dreadful.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-59988444741240969202012-06-11T14:03:31.917+01:002012-06-11T14:03:31.917+01:00Yes, Mary, Barrie seems to be more complex the mor...Yes, Mary, Barrie seems to be more complex the more you read, but sometimes I wonder how much, and how fair, writers are about fellow authors, especially after they are dead. Not just in Barrie's case but lots of others too.<br />Rosemary there has been a lot of controversy over our little old theatre and whether it should be maintained or demolished. I hope it can be preserved. I'm sure it will outlast the modern monstrosity we now call DG One - which is where entertainments are supposed to be held, plus swimming baths.Gwen Kirkwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201272628774727921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-30240099680537303532012-06-11T10:37:39.131+01:002012-06-11T10:37:39.131+01:00What a wonderful old theatre, Gwen - thanks for sh...What a wonderful old theatre, Gwen - thanks for showing us a photo of it. As Myar and Joan said, we really enjoye Anne's play in Glasgow. And I, too, am downloading your book, thank you!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-53043848006158174552012-06-10T19:31:52.370+01:002012-06-10T19:31:52.370+01:00It was an intriguing play, Gwen and made me, like ...It was an intriguing play, Gwen and made me, like you, want to learn more about Barrie. It seems he was a complex character. There was some great acting from the cast of Theatre Broad.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-2943400755232996902012-06-10T16:26:22.681+01:002012-06-10T16:26:22.681+01:00Thanks Joan. I think Anne has done well with her d...Thanks Joan. I think Anne has done well with her drama. I wouldn't know how to set about writing a play - laying it out and such like.Gwen Kirkwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201272628774727921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-88402565866340595012012-06-10T15:02:12.913+01:002012-06-10T15:02:12.913+01:00We had a wonderful evening at Cottier's Theatr...We had a wonderful evening at Cottier's Theatre in Glasgow, Gwen, when four of us went to see Anne's play. Thanks for the heads-up on your novel offer - I really enjoyed the first Fairlyden book.Joan Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629276914643471249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-75407515794784528152012-06-09T22:10:26.137+01:002012-06-09T22:10:26.137+01:00Thank you Gill and Myra. I'm sorry if the them...Thank you Gill and Myra. I'm sorry if the theme of the blog is a bit repetitive. I hope you enjoy the book Myra. I'm sure you will want to give the nsty charcter a good shake/slap!Gwen Kirkwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201272628774727921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-61244481055285067652012-06-09T18:25:08.801+01:002012-06-09T18:25:08.801+01:00...and I'll certainly be downloading your nove......and I'll certainly be downloading your novel,Gwen!myraduffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697152063675260518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-36937149733746747152012-06-09T18:23:19.508+01:002012-06-09T18:23:19.508+01:00I really enjoyed the play when I saw it at the Cot...I really enjoyed the play when I saw it at the Cottier's in Glasgow.myraduffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697152063675260518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-74316894958359415972012-06-09T15:26:26.175+01:002012-06-09T15:26:26.175+01:00Truly wonderful play. Thanks for reminding me of ...Truly wonderful play. Thanks for reminding me of a great evening Gwen!Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.com