No where but here will you get the honest word on the newest in Austenalia. I am also not ashamed to give you my real opinions, when I feel an author has "borrowed" too much from another author, and I will name the names.
I am now (virtually) getting ready to read a new book by an author who is unfamiliar to me. Through the grape-vine I had heard fairly good things about the books which she has authored.
This particular author (Sharon Lathan) must have two personalities. I would not call myself a prude; but, her books are just shy of a X-rating. Even though it is married sex, the fact that the story is set in the early 19th century should have given her the hint to tone it down just a bit. Then, in addition to being slapped in the face with soft porn, she starts to proselytize to her readers about her religion. NO, NO, NO!!! I do not want to have anybody's religion shoved in my face while I am trying to be entertained. In addition, I have caught her in random acts of racism as well. Needless to say she is no longer on my Author List. (She writes Austenalia)
Now I know a certain ilk of writers will use the popular Austenalia genre and stoop very low in their varied attempts at apologetics (LDS, for instance) and even an out-right smarmy-type of "Convert or you'll burn forever" message, I wanted my readers to be aware of it. The second-type is particularly vicious (Robin Helm). Many people seem to feel a need to excuse a person who belongs to a cult of personality which preaches some of the worst ethos I have ever seen. Again, this is the "entertainment" of the arena.
Some people will say that these authors are writing for LDS readers. Why? Is it a part of their mind-control programme in order to keep women in their proper place. One really has to wonder.
Ms. Helm's first trilogy was so ridiculous (I believe it tied Angelology) that I did not attempt it. However, I DID read the first volume of her second trilogy. To say I was shocked would be an understatement. Her major male character (21st century) has multiple psychiatric disorders, which are unacknowledged. I read this book with an open mind; however, I could not believe that no one else could see the pathology in his behaviour. This "Gospel of Greed" on which she expounds is vile. Again, this is not a book for entertainment.
I much preferred the flawed 18th century character. He was real.
Well, this is all for today. I will be bringing you positive reviews soon; but, I just had to get these two off my back.
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