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The numbers now surrounding the state lottery and the lottery-funded HOPE Scholarship college program are abundantly clear, and the words of a state legislator, who called the situation a "train wreck," are as apt a description as any.
According to a report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on a Monday meeting among state lawmakers on the lottery, a $244 million shortfall in proceeds for the HOPE Scholarship and a statewide pre-kindergarten program funded by lottery proceeds is projected for the current fiscal year. For the next fiscal year, that shortfall is projected to be approximately $317 million. For at least the near future, HOPE Scholarship funding reserves will cover the shortfall, according to the Atlanta newspaper's report, but those reserves will total only about $371 million in the 2012 fiscal year.
Adding to the concern about the future of the HOPE Scholarship is the lottery president's statement, also noted in the Journal-Constitution report, that while it is the lottery's goal to increase sales, "she couldn't predict 'astronomical increases.' "
The Journal-Constitution describes HOPE funding as being at "the tipping point as demand outstrips its funding," and quotes state Rep. Len Walker, R-Loganville, chairman of the House higher education committee, as saying, "This is not a train wreck about to happen. The train wreck has happened."
In considering the future of the lottery-funded HOPE Scholarship, there are some other numbers worth perusing. According to data available on the University of Georgia's website, roughly one-third of the in-state students enrolled at UGA last fall came from metropolitan Atlanta's Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. The median household income across those four counties ranges from slightly more than $50,000 (in DeKalb) to almost $70,000 (in Cobb), according to U.S. Census Bureau figures for 2008. According to 2004 census figures, all four ranked in the top 30 of Georgia's 159 counties in median household income, with Gwinnett ranked eighth and Cobb ranked 11th.
One of the conclusions that can be reached from reviewing those numbers is that at least some of the students receiving the HOPE Scholarship might not necessarily need the financial help it provides. Certainly, there's an argument to be made that those students' academic merit should qualify them for the HOPE Scholarship outside of any consideration of their parents' financial ability to send them to UGA, or elsewhere in the state's university system. Students must have a B average in high school to qualify for the scholarship, and must maintain that average in college to retain it.
However, it's important to remember that when the HOPE Scholarship program was inaugurated in 1993, it was available only to students whose families earned less than $66,000, and was available for only two years. The income cap subsequently was raised to $100,000, and by 1995, all caps on income had been removed and the scholarship had become available for four years.
Given the dire financial straits upon which the HOPE Scholarship now is teetering, it may be time for lawmakers to consider reinstating income caps on the program, or possibly returning it to being just a two-year award, or both. Alternatively, as was suggested at the legislative meeting this week, according to the Atlanta newspaper, lawmakers might want to consider cutting back on the percentage of tuition - the scholarship currently covers the full cost of tuition - funded by the scholarship.
What's clear, though, is that lawmakers will have to move quickly and decisively on the issue, and not just because of the fiscal "train wreck" precipitated by lagging funds. As Georgia families make plans to send their children to college, whether next year or some years from now, they deserve to know what kind of assistance, if any, they can expect from whatever lottery-funded education program might be available to them.
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Shea Weber had a goal and an assist and Jonathon Blum also scored as the Predators snapped a four-game losing streak. Pekka Rinne stopped 25 shots in the win.
Kris Russell and Matt Calvert each had a goal for the Blue Jackets, who had a three-game winning streak snapped. Mathieu Garon made 25 saves in the loss.
"It was a tough game out there, we played well but it didn't turn out our way," said Russell. "We can't win all of them, but we can't give up goals with two minutes left."
The score was tied late in the third period, but Nashville took the lead when Martin Erat blasted a shot from the top of the left circle that saw a big rebound come out to the right where Legwand backhanded it in.
Columbus pulled Garon a bit later for the extra attacker, but was unable to tie the game.
The first period and much of the second period went scoreless, but Columbus scored on the power play with 5:43 to play in the second when Calvert banged home a rebound in front.
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Indeed, economists failed to forecast most of the major crises in the last century, including the severe 1920-21 slump, the 1980-82 back-to-back recessions, and the worst of them all, the Great Depression after the 1929 stock-market crash. In searching news archives for the year before the start of these recessions, I found virtually no warning from economists of a severe crisis ahead. Instead, newspapers emphasized the views of business executives or politicians, who tended to be very optimistic.
The closest thing to a real warning came before the 1980-82 downturn. In 1979, Federal Reserve Chair Paul A. Volcker told the Joint Economic Committee of the US Congress that the United States faced "unpleasant economic circumstances," and had a "need for hard decisions, for restraint, and even for sacrifice." The likelihood that the Fed would have to take drastic steps to curb galloping inflation, together with the effects of the 1979 oil crisis, made a serious recession quite likely.
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This exclusive and exceptionally large two double bedroom apartment has great floor to ceiling height which allows in plenty of natural light. It is conveniently situated on the first floor with a lift and private garage which is of great benefit after a long day walking or exploring the beautiful City or countryside surrounding Florence. The apartment is just outside the Traffic limited zone. Florentines call this the ZTL, or "Zona Traffico Limitato". It is important to know this to avoid receiving HUGE traffic tickets by driving your car into the zone. So it is great to be able to leave your car in the garage without getting a fine and walk around the center.
The sitting room has two sofa beds and two arm chairs in which to relax after a fun day exploring the sights. It also has the additional benefit of a separate dining area for you to eat your own home cooked meals, which can be created in the separate kitchen using the fresh ingredients acquired from the nearby Mercato Centrale.
There are two bathrooms one with a shower, w.c, basin and mirror which can be used when in a hurry. The other has a bath in which to relax at the end of the day, with shower attachment, w.c, bidet, sink with mirror. The kitchen in addition to all the cooking utensils has a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and fridge freezer. Another benefit is that the tall doors open onto a balcony off the kitchen. The sitting room folding doors also open onto a balcony which has fantastic views of the river Mugnone and trees that line its banks. The apartment is the perfect base for a family or a group of friends to explore the treasures of Florence City centre and also explore the surrounding Tuscany countryside. The train and bus stations are near the end of Via Nazionale (approximately 15 minutes walk).
Double glazing has been installed to the front windows in addition to the rolling shutters outside the windows which can be closed during the day whilst you are out, to keep out the sun to provide a cool apartment on your return and also at night to provide a good nights sleep and keeps any noise out.
The exclusive use of the garage means that the apartment is ideal for people that wish to drive to Florence or have a car whilst there but do not wish to spend an additional 145 euros a week or 30 euros a night for private parking. With this apartment the parking is included within the price. The property has recently been refurbished and additional features provided such as a new air conditioning system, TV, DVD and free WiFi is in the apartment.
Car: not necessary
Close to the apartment is the Mercato Centrale off via Nazionale and also San Lorenzo Market. Closer still is the Galleria dell'Accademia off Piazza di San Marco that is an art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons. The exhibition centre is also a short walk away at Fortezza da Basso. The apartment is located to allow you to walk to all the main tourist attractions and at the same time retreat to avoid the other tourists that are visiting the sites into a local neighbourhood. Just over the river Mugnone is the Horticultural gardens (Giardino dell'Orticultura, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 17 50139 Firenze).
Viale Giovanni Milton is a one way street that is in the centre of Florence. If you are arriving by car the apartment Viale Giovanni Milton is conveniently close to one of the main roads, Viale Spartaco Lavagnini (SS67) into Florence. The private garage is behind the apartment and is secured by iron gates that are opened electrically using a key in a control panel. We accept Paypal, transferwise and bank transfers.
We have provided additional information that we think will be useful to your stay on https://www.facebook.com/florenceapartment and www.florenceapartments.co.uk
It is a very large and spacious 2 bedroom apartment with great floor to ceiling height that allows plenty of natural light in. It is in the City centre within walking distance of all the tourist attractions and it has a private garage.
It has two balconies, one at the front and one at the back. Views of the River Mugnone and is an exceptionally large 2 bedroom apartment with separate living and dining rooms. The garage at the rear of the property means you can park quickly and for free.
Dear William & Elisa,
Thank you very much. We really had a great stay at the apartment. Firenze is always charming and the apartment will be part of our sweet Tuscan souvenirs... We will be leaving around 8-8:30 and Will leave the key on the dining Room table.
Happy 2016!
We had a lovely stay in this excellent two bedroomed apartment. Spacious, elegant, well equipped with large sitting and dining rooms , large kitchen with all facilities and two good bedroomswith bathrooms. The apartment is in a good central location in walking distance of central historic amenities, shops, cafes and restaurants. Florence is of course lovely and it is a bonus to stay in a good, clean and well managed apartment in the heart of this city. Finally, booking arrangements were good as was liaison with owner William and local management through Beatrice to whom thank you for all your attention. We hope to come again!
This is a great place for 3 or more people. Two separate bedrooms, dining room and rather large kitchen and living room. We did our clothes washing, cooked our own meals at times, and by far the most spacious accomodations the four of us had in our 15 day tour of Italy. We walked to town center in 15 minutes, and isn't walking the best way to see how other cultures live? Everything worked, a bit of a slow drain in the shower, so A plus is my grade.
We stayed at William's apartment for 4 nights with our 3 sons. The apartment is very spacious, elegantly furnished and provides all a family of 5 may need, even a secured garage! The location is great and the walk to all Florence beauties is within range as well as to the Santa Novella train station (20 min). We also had a very nice welcome from Elisa who provided tips for our stay. Thanks William & Elisa! We highly recommend the place.
Louise from Canada
What a wonderful city to spend Christmas. The apartment we stayed in was idealic. Great location, close to amenities and within easy walking distance to the City Centre and trains. Good food from local restaurants. The apartment has good light, very generous in size and very clean. Would certainly recommend this apartment and will definately stay there again.
This lovely two bedroom apartment, close to the historic city center of Florence, just 5 min. walk from the central market ( Mercato Centrale) and an easy 10min walk from SMN train station. Easy to fine location.
Elisa, the manager of the apartment was there to greet us on the arrival and gave us all the necessary information required.
The apartment is very spacious, spotlessly clean and confortable.
The size was overwhelmingly big.
The large kitchen is fully equipped, featuring a large cooker with oven (perfect for reheating the leftover from the trattoria for a midnight snack).
The two bathrooms are very convenient giving the advantage for two people to get ready in the same time.
The living room is very specious and bright, features a confortable massage chair which is more than a blessing after a long day walking in the city. Plus you can find here loads of guides and maps for every purpose, style and taste in Florence. Connecting to it there is a large dining area seating six, perfect for a family meal.
A bonus to the flat is the garage, located behind the building.
Overall we had a fabulous stay in this apartment wich provided us with all the necessary comforts we needed.
I would deffenetely recommend to families or two couples, as there it is a lot of space to go around.
In the surranding areas you will find shops, farmacy and even a Barclays Bank.
We would love to come back some day soon and I can only highly recommend the apartment.
This apartment is around 15 minutes walk from central Florence, and is well located for the road network - it's a great base for travel around the region and the private garage is a real boon if you have a car.
It's clean, bright and spacious, and the apartment has everything you need for a stress-free self-catering holiday. There is a supermarket about 5 minutes drive away.
We had a really enjoyable break and would love to return!
Viale Giovanni Milton is a one way street that is located close to the centre of Florence. The train station is nearby and accessed by walking along Via Santa Caterina D'Alessandria which leads into Via Nazionale. Just off via Nazionale is the famous Mercato Centrale. If you are arriving by car the apartment Viale Giovanni Milton is just off the main road Viale Spartaco Lavagnini (SS67) into Florence. The private garage is behind the apartment and is secured by iron gates that are opened electrically using a key in a control panel. The access to the garage has a height restriction of 1.94m, width 2.1m and length 4.9m. The parking is included in the price. The apartment is just outside the Traffic limited zone. Florentines call this the ZTL, or "Zona Traffico Limitato". It is important to know this to avoid receiving HUGE traffic tickets by driving your car into the zone. So it is great to be able to leave your car in the garage without getting a fine and walk around the center. Nearby is the Piazza dell' Indipendenza and all the main tourist attractions are within walking distance.
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Dennah is ready to play safety for the Terrapins in the future but still cannot believe the chance he's been given. It's unbelievable to be able to represent the state you are from. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity that most guys don't get, Dennah said. He has attended Maryland's games this year against William & Mary and Wake Forest and it is still surreal for him that he will playing in front of these crowds in the near future. He still plans to take his official visit after football season, but it will be nothing different in his mind. I live so close that I can just up there whenever I want. It feels like home already, Dennah said. Dennah remains 100 percent committed to Maryland and stopped listening to other schools once he committed to Maryland.
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DOPR Hyderabad Recruitment 2016 for 2 posts of Technician and Technical Assistant: ICAR – Directorate of Poultry Research (DOPR), Hyderabad had arranged the complete process of making the staffing of the candidates. The arranged process is to make the staffing of the candidates for two posts of Technician and Technical Assistant for which the related eligibility aspects are beneath:
- Technician (T-1): 01 Post
- Technical Assistant (T-3) – (Field/ Farm): 01 Post
Age Perimeter: The age maturity is one of the associated factors of the qualifying nature that needed getting followed for the reckoning of eligibility. The age boundary having permitted by the Directorate of Poultry Research (DOPR), Hyderabad must be 18 years to 30 years. The age attainment by the candidates got mentioned making on the date 25th Jan 2016 i.e. also the last date of application reception. The age relaxation got allowed to the SC (Scheduled caste), ST (Scheduled tribes), OBC (Other Backward Classes) and EXSM (Ex – Servicemen) candidates.
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- Technician (T-1): The need of the education under the post got mentioned as Matriculation passed or the comparable education.
- Technical Assistant (T-3) – (Field/ Farm): Applicants for the post must have the educational necessity as Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or in any of branch of Science or Social Science related to Agriculture.
Nature of Service: Applicants are to get appointed for the post on the contract basis i.e. the permitted service period is temporary. The services are likely to continue on the basis of the performance of the candidates.
Fees Schedule: The fee schedule is one of the related processes of getting registered completely. The fee got required paying by the candidates got mentioned as Rs. 200. The fee needed getting accepted only in the shape of Demand Draft (DD). The DD got required drawing in the favor of ICAR unit, Directorate of Poultry Research (DOPR), Hyderabad on any of the nationalized bank.
Selection Process: The selection scheme is one of the major features that got required following by the candidates with the preciseness. The associated process of making the selection of the candidates is the written examination.
Application Submission: Directorate of Poultry Research (DOPR), Hyderabad had made available the pattern of the application. The application as arranged with the valid detail is must to get attached to the announced testimonials and the certificates. The obligation on the candidates is to mention the name of the post at the envelope carrying the credentials and the request form.
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- 25th Jan 2016: The final permitted period until which the request form must get entertained at the announced venue as mentioned in the advertisement.
- 30th Jan 2016: The final period associated to which the application must get receipted from the remote area applicants.
Vital Link: Directorate of Poultry Research (DOPR), Hyderabad had mentioned the associated web portal underneath that got announced for the candidates to make the relation with the recruitment advertisement and the associated format of the request form:
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Comfort Food is one of my all-time favorite books. It follows the theme of Kitty 's other books that I have read, ownership of a human. A while back I reread it and decided to share about it's greatness.
First off, I have always loved psychology, my major. Comfort Food is chalked full of behaviorism. The writing style totally draws you in. Emily speaks directly to you, telling you about everything. You are reading a personal, sexy, dark science experiment. The story begins with Emily waking up after having been abducted and imprisoned.
Master, we never learn his name, is one of my top book boyfriends ever. He is always so in control and put together. Nothing rattles him or causes him to deviate from his plans. He's gorgeous, intelligent, rich, sexy, patient, determined, focused and leaning toward psychotic. Steadfast in getting his desires met, he wants to own her and everything about her by her choice. He never forces her to do anything, but lays the options in such a way that she wants to please him.
Comfort Food takes us threw the process step by step of modifying Emily's beliefs, desires and thoughts about her life and the world. I cannot explain how interesting this truly is. You must read it for yourself.
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Ailin Chia
on July 07, 2011 :
I found this book extremely fascinating. I've always been a sucker for BDSM stories that focus on the growing bond between the Dom/me and submissive, and this is certainly is one of those.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in perusing a greater interest in BDSM, especially those who are interested in the Dom/me Sub relationship. Though it would be nice if there could one day be a story about a female Dom.
This story is beautifully done, the characters are very engrossing, and the psychology behind it was really very interesting. An amazing job!
(reviewed 10 days after purchase)
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on July 06, 2011 :
I actually read this book right after purchase but I always struggle with reviewing 5 star books - there isn't much to complain about!
I read a lot and there are only very few books that stand out, where I will remember title, author and plot for years.
The biggest compliment I can make is that this is one of those books.
I really would like to revisit Master and Emily and see if their relationship has developed and they have a "happy" ever after - but maybe that would lessen the impact of this story?
(reviewed 6 months after purchase)
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Stephanie Land
on May 03, 2011 :
4.25 stars
This was very well written and it really messed with my mind (in a good way) because I found myself wanting Emily and Master to be together which is seriously crazy. It was so painful reading about Emily trying to find her place in "the world outside" and I could feel her pain and when she gave the edited journal to the psychiatrist that was fascinating. Excellent book with really compelling writing and great characters.
(reviewed 4 days after purchase)
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Anjelika Thea
on April 11, 2011 :
I am not sure what to say. It was chilling to see how methodically Master molded Emily, every single step. It was fascinating. But what really impressed me most was the sense that it was all psychological. Emily knew it. Master knew it. From beginning to end, I sensed the psychology behind everything, which to me brought this short book to another level. I really enjoyed it because of that, and I look forward to reading more from this author.
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on Dec. 10, 2010 :
I started out with the free preview; once that was read I immediately purchased the rest of the book. I was very impressed with the character
development of Emily; her insight into her own plight is fascinating to be a part of. As one who is familiar with BDSM, Ms. Thomas accurately captured the eroticism in submission and masochism. I hope to read more by this author.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
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Sarah R
on Nov. 12, 2010 :
This is the first book I've read of this type. I've read a few fanfiction stories that had the bare basics of BDSM, but this is another thing entirely.
The writing style is engrossing and hypnotic, I started reading the preview on the recommendation of a friend and bought and finished it straight away. If it was on paper I would say it was un-put-down-able.
I kept expecting myself to hate him. Everything I know in my life, the way I live it, says that I should be outraged or disgusted that he could treat someone this way, but it never happened. I had more disgust for her family than for Master, in a way that scares me because I don't know what that says about me.
Despite the fact that this is not my normal genre - I would recommend this book to anyone, everyone. Some will have different reactions than others, some may even hate it, but there is no denying it's a well spun tale and Kitty is a fantastic writer. Do yourself a favor and read it.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
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on Sep. 15, 2010 :
Fantastically written. Every page captivated me. While this is not a genre or subject matter I tend to be drawn to, this book called to me and I am glad I listened.
(reviewed 66 days after purchase)
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Trinity Marlow
on Aug. 21, 2010 :
"Comfort Food" is a lovely, elegant peek into the darker side of human nature. Through Emily's eyes, Kitty Thomas leads us on an emotional first-hand account of what it's like to be forced into what amounts to sexual slavery. But it's not only that – it's also the journey of a woman who knows she's being mentally trained and conditioned to accept her new position even as everything in her tells her to fight against it. She's fully aware of what's happening, but powerless to stop it, and I think most readers will be equally disturbed and fascinated by her plight.
Master is a man who merely wants to own...something. Yet unlike so many of these stories, he doesn't actively seek to cause pain, but rather adheres to his own strict rules of conduct and self-control even while breaking Emily, making him one of the most enigmatic and benevolent captors I've ever read.
It's a haunting work, and yet beautiful in the bond that grows between the Master and his prey. I think anyone who enjoys this genre will appreciate the fine craftsmanship that went into these characters and the situation itself, and I'll be looking forward to more of the same from Thomas in the future.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
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Yvonne Burgess
on Aug. 21, 2010 :
First, let me say that Kitty Thomas is an awesome writer. Had this book not been highly recommended by several other bloggers, I would have never read it.
Comfort Food is a twisted tale that had me seriously weirded out. Even though I didn't like what was going on in the story, it was told in such a way that held my attention from start to finish.
Seriously, I did not know what to think. The book started out with a simple kidnapping but quickly turned into a master and slave situation. At that point, I knew the ending wouldn't be good, but I still wanted to find out who this crazy guy was and what he wanted. Apparently being rich and handsome doesn't keep you from being very, very crazy.
When I thought things couldn't get any worse, the story got darker and darker. Some of the things that happened in the book, I cringed at. I didn't know whether to feel sorry for Emily or be happy for her. For her to have been a self help guru, she broke pretty quickly and was gone from there. She was a survivor, but a weak one.
The ending of the book is what really messed me up. I started reading this book knowing that it was a far cry from my usual romantic titles, but I did secretly want these two crazies to be together. I always want an HEA and I was convinced that Emily was going to get hers, just not the one she insisted on having.
Comfort Food raped my mind. I feel totally violated. The shock of this story has not worn off yet. The sad part about it is that I loved every minute of it.
If you are looking for something dark and erotic, this book is for you. But if you are not a fan of bondage and control, I think you need to pass on this one.
(reviewed 21 days after purchase)
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Reena Jacobs
on Aug. 16, 2010 :
I started this book with a bad attitude because of thoughts of BSDM and slavery. I can't tell you how surprised I was when I couldn't put it down. I devoured this book in one sitting, page after page after page. Comfort Foods was so good, it made my "2010 Favorite Reads" list, which only includes three books at the moment.
My biggest disappointment about the entire experience was reaching the end and finding Kitty Thomas has yet to publish another book. Please Ms. Thomas, don't make us wait too long!
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(reviewed 27 days after purchase)
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on Aug. 11, 2010 :
I am not going to do a summary since you can read it for yourself and other reveiwers have a done a great job.
I must say I was a little hesitant to read this but I had heard such great things about this book. It is very graphic (in bdsm not the sex) and takes a much stronger bdsm theme than I have read before. There were parts of this book I liked and parts that I really didn't like. Overall I think it was a good read but not for everyone.
What I liked was the quick way we got to know the heroine and how she thinks and feels. I really could see myself as the heroine and feel how she felt. She was a well rounded character with flaws and not perfect or too stupid to be believed. The way she changes her thinking from being the victim to being a willing participant was heart wrenching because I knew what the man was doing and knew there was only one way it could go. The man/master was also pretty well rounded but I didn't care for him and how elitist/egocentric he was. He did seem like someone I could meet in my real life and maybe that is why I didn't care for him. The ending was believable for the heroine even though I didn't agree with it.
What I didn't like was the extreme nature of this story. It really disturbed me alot and toward the end it was really chilling how the man was so uncaring that he was doing something wrong and to me a not healthy relationship. Maybe it is because I don't understand this lifestyle but most stories I have read with BDSM the two main characters are still loving and have healthy relationship skills.
Overall the writing was good but to much of the story I didn't care for which is the reason I gave it a lower rating than most. I do think the story is different than most but I just didn't think it was what I think of a 5 star rating.
(reviewed 22 days after purchase)
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Leontines Book Realm
on Aug. 02, 2010 :
COMFORT FOOD was a story that I received, read, and it conquered me with such a powerful story I'm left awe-struck. This is in no way, shape or form a mainstream erotica and a one-of-a-kind story I feel will fascinate many avid readers of this genre. I can warn you of all the things that might throw you out of your comfort zone; yes this is a story with the Master/slave trope. Yes there is no traditional romance. Yes there are actions and decisions that challenge the very moral foundation of our society. And yes, this erotic story has a darker, gritty tone that will push the envelope. Don't let this hold you back though, let it challenge you instead! Kitty Thomas gave me an emotionally stellar read where both Master and Emily Vargas are mesmerizing characters and their synergy struck a very elemental cord with me. For the life of me I couldn't put this book down, all I wanted was to continue delving in the psyche of both the Master and Emily. I wanted to know what made them tick, why they chose certain actions or made certain decisions and gradually I witnessed the blooming of something more, something that was so elemental, undeniable and real, I was left stunned by the end.
Emily Vargas is on the top of the world in her career as an author of self-help books. She is an attractive, confident and self-sufficient woman of her time who lives her life according to her rules. She never thought it possible for someone to kidnap her, she never let her drinks unattended, and still, she finds herself in a situation where she is confronted with a darker part of herself. Emily's dynamic world came to a halt and suddenly was narrowed down to only one person – him…Master.
The male opponent of Emily, who never receives any other name then Master, is very detailed and meticulous in his actions. Though the interaction comes from Emily his presence is such a force within the story told. Without little to none dialogue coming from him or POV given by the author his personality is very well fleshed out. Expression of body language, the look in his eyes or simple gestures were all the communicative skills he needed to make himself understood.
Comfort Food revolves around two characters in an extraordinary situation. Because the author keeps it very close to Master and Emily there is lots of room for the unraveling of personality characteristics, one on one interaction or lack thereof, and allowing the reader to really come to understand how their relationship dynamics work. The intensity of the story needed nothing more and I was wholeheartedly succumbed to witnessing the reasoning clash with the emotions. In this Kitty Thomas really let me understand Emily. As a woman I related myself to her and I really needed to understand how a captive could fall for her captor? First of all I think the flashback to Emily's past was a very strategic move to explain an essential issue for me. Second, Emily has a major in Psychology so she understood on a basic level where certain behavior was coming from. If she would act out there would be ramifications, period. And third, the Master. I think I got enough point of view from him to know his state of mind and emotions and two-third into the story there was a revelation that convinced me of the great characterization abilities of this author, suddenly things were understood that made me raise my eyebrow in question before.
The eroticism is in some ways explicit but not graphic and tastefully written to allow the imagination to work as well. At first I was afraid Emily's fear would remain the trigger for her obedience but it slowly evolved in to something else, something deeper that conveyed the steep emotions behind the erotic actions. When you strip away everything else, at the core Comfort Food is about a Master conditioning his slave. I absorbed COMFORT FOOD, immersed myself in the growing attachment between these two intriguing personalities. Emotions poured out of me while reading. I cried, I felt joy, I rooted for Emily and her inner strength and I was relieved when Master showed a more personal side to himself. As this story is told it's portrayed not to judge but to expand the horizon. This is no mushy love story but the connection forged between Master and Emily is one that's tested, tried and overcoming personal boundaries to release inner fears and accept your most inner desires. Which ultimately is setting them both free to be…
The depth of the erotic ministrations, the fundamental interaction and the psychological working of a Master and his slave is showcasing a stark but intrinsic love that impressively goes against type! I can't emphasize enough how beautiful and honestly this story is written! I love it when an author delivers a thought-provoking story that challenges me to look beyond what I know. I love it when an author introduces characters who make me believe in their kind of happily ever after. I can't get enough of authors who deliver a story that triggers all of my emotions. Only two other authors in the Erotica genre had this specific effect on me; Joey W Hill and Diana Hunter with Secret Submission, now I can add Kitty Thomas to this small but very cherished group.
The ending broke my heart and healed it almost simultaneously and with closing this novel I know without a shadow of a doubt I will never forget either Master or Emily! COMFORT FOOD is an invitation to explore a different kind of Erotic story and I hope many of you dare to accept it! I know I have read a story that will definitely end up in my top 20 of 2010.
(reviewed 25 days after purchase)
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sparkly bearsy
on July 28, 2010 :
5 out of 5 Top Rated
Twenty four hours after reading this book i'm still thinking about it, and still all i want to write is 'wow' Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas i can honestly say is a book that messed with my mind and dragged me into the story taking me through every emotion and yet i just want to say wow. wow.
This in no way an erotic romance story, there is no hearts or flowers, no moonlit walks, no whispered sweet nothings or even dirty talk. it is dark, disturbing, gritty, agony to read at times. But it is compelling and just as Emily was, i was thrust into the world of master and slave, the words coming alive from the page, i wanted to know more about Master and Emily, i was enthralled to read and read.
Emily with her major in Psychology knows all about the stockholm syndrome but her fear and need for any kind of human contact drives her on each day, her inner dialogue is fantastic in portraying her emotions, her need her agony her ability to reason for her survival.
There is very little dialogue from Emily, mostly it is her inner thoughts, all sex scenes told in the third party, and you get little to no dialogue point of view from Master yet everything he is the author conveys with a look to his eyes, a movement of his body, he doesn't show anger, he doesn't get violent but you feel the threat from him at every moment. he is disciplined in controlling Emily he knows she will do most anything for a moment of companionship, he knows when to punish when to reward, everything is a choice, she chooses wrong and Emily is back in what she calls the bad cell instead of the plush bedroom filled with all her favourite things.
It was actually surprising that i could feel anything for Master in the form of compassion, but i did. Two thirds in events take a different slant and you begin to understand him, you see why this man who is beautiful and strong and by societies standards a male women would throw themselves at, did the things he did. There is no sob back-story from him, what he does when he captures Emily is truly calculated, dark and evil. But yet i didn't feel hate for this character, i was engaged with him as much as i was with Emily.
This is a beautifully written story, the author paints vivid images that stays with you, from the chicken noodle soup, to Emily getting her period, to the erotic sex scenes, to the despair emptiness inside Emily. The relationship between Master and Emily pushed all boundaries for them both, i cheered Emily, i was anxious for her and felt happy as her strength and courage fought through.
I went into this book thinking how could there be a happily ever after, and in the traditional sense no this book doesn't give you that, it showcases a relationship between Master and Slave, about pushing boundaries to the their limits to free inner desires.
I can't convey loudly enough just how brilliant this book is, it's not for the faint hearted, it's not for someone who likes a little bondage play in their stories, what you do get is an exceptionally written take of a master conditioning his slave and ultimately giving her what she never knew she wanted. It's a dark erotica and truly Kitty Thomas pushes at your thoughts and emotions with every turn of the page. I rarely give any book full marks, unless they touch me in a way that stays with me long after i've put the book down, if the characters and actions are still with me the following day then top marks has to be given.
A compelling read that will stay with me forever.
(reviewed 22 days after purchase)
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phillipa andrews
on July 23, 2010 :
I'd give it ten stars. This book changed my life. I'm an avid reader of Erotica but this one made me realise how important this type of relationship is to me. I had read bdsm books and perhaps some of you don't class this as bdsm because it goes further or it's more taboo. Nothing got to me as much as this book. The first time I read it, I was immensely interested. I had dreams about this book. It will be the book I always go back to and one that has firm fixture in my life. There are books that make me cry and wow me. This one holds something more because it goes that step further. I didn't realise until I read the book that I was interested in capture and kidnap. In fact up till then, when I read it in other books, good books, it didn't really do anything for me, I found that part a bore - you know why? This as the author has said is about dominance and not the illusion of it. It's not role play. It is ACTUALY submission. It's beautiful. It's free-ing. I ADORE this book and I can't wait to have the hard cover copy when it comes out and I don't normally fork out for those.
(reviewed 2 days after purchase)
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Susan Bischoff
on July 08, 2010 :
I was intrigued by the premise of this story, but when I first started reading it, the tone made me go: literary erotica, again? I don't know what everyone's appropriate terms are, but I've picked up a bunch of stories with interesting concepts that are a whole lot of well-written prose, imagery, and a dash of kink wrapped around not a whole lot of story. More the kind of slice of life, emotional impact pieces that are often found in the short story realm.
But hey, I'm glad I read on because there's a really good story here, one that suits my novel (and novella) reading, character and relationship development lovin' self. I mean, yeah, it's a pretty messed up relationship, but that's ok. The story is full of interesting psychology, and the way the story builds works on a number of levels.
(reviewed 57 days after purchase)
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on June 15, 2010 :
Emily has been kidnapped, she has no idea where she is and very little hope of escape. Kept in an empty grey cell with nothing to do and not even a bed to sleep on she quickly becomes desperate for human contact - ANY kind of human contact. Although she is brought 3 meals a day (always chicken noodle soup) her captor refuses to answer her questions or even speak at all. Her world has been turned upside down and she will soon willingly submit to anything just to feel the comfort of his touch.
Comfort Food is like nothing I've ever read before but WOW is it a powerful read! Told in first person narrative by Emily you journey with her from the minute she wakes up tide to a chair and blindfolded. I loved her voice and it was scarily easy to imagine you were in her place. Given the situation she was in I'm not sure that anyone would have been able to handle things differently. The worst thing for Emily is that she can see what he is doing to her but she is powerless to resist.
The book does include scenes of BDSM which I confess isn't something I've read a lot of. It isn't a light hearted affair with what we would consider normal consent and there is no such thing as a safe word but Emily's captor doesn't do anything without her agreement. Emily can choose to say no at any time but then she is left alone in her empty grey cell with food passed silently through the door. Given the choice of nothingness or doing what her captor requests she finds herself accepting anything just to have his company and attention.
Although Comfort Food takes you on a dark and disturbing journey and isn't a book for the faint hearted it is an incredibly powerful story and one that I devoured in an afternoon. We've all heard stories of women who have been captured and held prisoner for years but it tends to be something that society tries not to think about and rarely discusses. It isn't something that should be pushed under the carpet though & I can't recommend reading this book strongly enough. I'm still thinking about the story days after I finished reading it and I know it will effect me for a long time to come. In my opinion that is the sign of a good story and if you're brave enough to give it a try I'm sure you won't regret it.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
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Pillow Talker
on May 30, 2010 :
Captivating. Haunting. Kitty Thomas writes a page turning story that can't be put down until the last word is read. Comfort Food exquisitely portrays the sensory overload we perceive to be a sensory deprivation and the sensory deprivation that is truly our need to exist in society. Five stars and two thumbs up, I would definitely recommend to any and all who enjoy a good book.
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Monday, June 01, 2009
Marvelous Marketer: Jim Di Bartolo (Illustrator)
Well first off, thanks for contacting me about the interview! I'm honored.
I'm a freelance illustrator who at one time wanted nothing more than to work as a penciler in the comic book industry. That was one of the primary motivating factors that brought me to art school. Some years later now, I have no regrets with the path I took since all of that focus on drawing really gave me a strong foundation for any and all of the art I do. Plus, as a bonus, I met my wife, author and designer Laini Taylor, there during my second year at CCA.
While I did end up dabbling in comic books for a couple of years, I started getting more and more interested in the book-publishing side of illustration and have had the good fortune to collaborate with my wife and her publishers on three books now. I did the covers and interior illustrations for her DREAMDARK series with Putnam (BLACKBRINGER, which just came out in paperback, and the September '09 sequel SILKSINGER). We also collaborated on the upcoming (October '09) illustrated teen book LIPS TOUCH being published by Arthur A. Levine Books (one of six "YA Buzz Books" featured at BEA this year!).
This past year I've also had the privilege of working with Simon & Schuster and Scholastic Press on some fun cover work and unique illustrated educational projects respectively. It's been unbelievably fun.
Do you have a website/blog? When did you start it and who manages it?
I have both. My newly (slightly) updated website and my sporadically-attended-to blog.
The former was first designed and active sometime around 2002, and the blog started in the fall of 2005. I manage both of them myself. I'll be doing a larger update of the website in a few months, but since a fair amount of the work I've done recently is being kept under wraps until the books containing that work come out, I'll have to wait to do a more complete update.
As for my blog, I tend to be pretty good about semi-regular updates when I'm only a little busy, but terrible about updates when I'm realllllllly busy and stressed. I would make some sort of powerfully assertive declaration that "Starting NOW I hereby declare that I'll be doing more regular updates regardless of how busy I am!!" But since we're expecting our aforementioned
first baby (a little girl!) to arrive in a couple of months, I imagine that she will have (an adorable!) time-suck effect on any blogger decrees I might make for a bit. I'll be honest and say that I'll do my best to be more frequent with updates though.
In your opinion , what are the top 3 things every illustrator should and must do to promote their book?
Well, a web site and blog are pretty much expected when promoting yourself. They're almost "gimmes," but since having a web presence is absolutely necessary and has worked in unexpected ways in securing me art jobs, I'll definitely put these two as #1. Between being able to be found through other people's sites mentioning your work OR through Google searches if you take care in titling your blog posts, a presence online is essential.
At #2, I would absolutely say that attending industry conferences and conventions is crucial and quite possibly what I've found to be the most effective in a variety of ways. From getting inspiration from faculty presenters at organizations like the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators), to making friends with peers for critique groups, these sorts of gatherings are incredible. Plus whether it's Comic Con, International, SCBWI, or ALA, getting to meet Editors, Art Directors and Art Buyers, Agents, and Publishers face-to-face can have fantastic results.
However, unless you've somehow made a pre-arranged time to review artwork or a manuscript, don't expect to get your work looked at and evaluated at these functions by your dream Editor/Art Director/Agent/Publisher. Instead, introduce yourself, make a good impression if you can (i.e.- no biting, kicks to the neck, or strange unprovoked hugging) and quickly follow up the conference with an e-mail or snail mail sending links to your website or samples.
#3 would be mailing those printed samples and e-mail links to your site.
In your opinion, how important is social networking?
I certainly think it's important to take advantage of those technologies to make and nurture new and existing friendships in any way that can help, but there has to be a balance heavily-weighted toward actual productivity vs. networking or else you'll end up with a bunch of great friends and acquaintances but nothing cool accomplished to show them other than increased typing speed or the ability to regularly think of something clever to update your online status about. I suppose it's like TV or some such, it's all OK in moderation & can be a distraction sometimes if you're not careful. You know what I mean, right? Entry example: "Saturday, 2:02 p.m. Just made a sandwich. Put too much mayo on it. Drat." Followed by: "Saturday, 2:13 p.m. Just ate the sandwich. Not so bad after all." All the while you could have been painting.
How important is technology to an illustrator's marketing plan?
Wow, despite my previous answer, I don't know what I'd do without technology! Since you're specifically talking about marketing, I'd have to say that it's of the utmost importance, or at least for me it is. Whether it's designing promotional postcards with Photoshop that I'll then upload to a web-printing site, or sending out e-mails to people I've met at conferences (or "met" online) with links to my web site and blog, technology touches it all. And that's not taking into consideration that even when I do artwork traditionally (i.e. watercolors, inks, oils, etc.), I'm usually going to do at least a small amount of refining and futzing in Photoshop.
Did you think about marketing before your work was published? Did you start getting the word out prior to getting an agent or publishing you work? If so, when and what did you do?
I definitely did, but I certainly didn't really know what I was doing for a while. Laini and I have joked that putting promotional mailings "out there" sometimes feels like tossing them into a void, especially if you don't hear ANYthing back from them. Ever. Which happened to me a couple of times. However, one of my first jobs came from sending a packet of art prints to a Submissions Art Director at the role playing game company White Wolf Publishing a packet of art prints, and while she didn't hire me, another A.D. that was in her office one day saw them sitting there (I assume NOT in the trash) and called me. I've since ended up doing illustrations for over 25 of their books and manuals, plus a fair amount of trading/gaming cards.
Getting that first opportunity from the right mailing to the right person (or their office-mate!) can pay for itself and keep paying YOU for years to come. Plus, you never know when the work you do for a particular job might lead to work somewhere else. It's all about building relationships AND your portfolio.
What other advice do you have for illustrators regarding marketing and getting their name/work out?
Hmmm. Well, this is a tough one. I'm a big believer in the "Never give up on your dreams and goals!" sort of philosophy, but this can have some major caveats. For instance, if you're not succeeding with your current style, maybe consider something drastically different with your technique or materials. Or if you're getting a lot of feedback that seems to be suggesting that the foundation of your skills is lacking, you don't have to quit necessarily. There is always Art School, or even great art classes at the J.C. level. Also, speaking of technology earlier, there are a TON of tutorials online (many for free) that walk you through traditional and digital art techniques.
Once your skills are on their way, I feel that much of success has to do with persistence coupled with recognizing -- and working on -- what your work might be lacking. The "natural talent" of an unmotivated artist can be surpassed by a somewhat less-talented artist who's very driven (and meets deadlines).
What creative things have you done to promote a book?
Definitely the most creative thing I've done (so far!) to promote a book was for the graphic novel that Laini and I did for Image Comics entitled THE DROWNED (July 2004). We printed up in-progress copies of the book (all of it fully drawn and lettered, but the painting was at various early stages) and mailed them out to online comic book reviewers in nice white boxes. Each manuscript inside was tied with a red ribbon that had a rusted metal key in the knot and a black feather tucked under it (all elements from the story). We then printed up nice custom address labels using artwork from the book. While sales of the book didn't break any records (or even close), we managed to get about 20 or 30 very positive reviews. But in the process of it all we learned a lot and gained some friends (and fans) and had a lot of fun.
9 comments:
- Vicky Alvear Shecter said...
Wow, what he and Laini did for DROWNED was impressive. Very costly, I imagine. Also, I loved his comment about persistence and a willingness to work on your own weaknesses. Good stuff!
- holly cupala said...
Jim is just about the most rockinest illustrator I know - incredible work! It's really cool to see him spotlighted here. Together, he and Laini are just about unstoppable!
- Lee Wind said...
This was really fun to read - Jim is so articulate - and a great artist!
Thanks for sharing this interview with us all,
- Vivian said...
Great interview! Jim is a great artist. Wouldn't it be amazing if Jim and Laini worked on a graphic novel together?
- Danyelle said...
Wonderful interview. I really enjoyed it, along with all of the great information!
- Carrie Harris said...
Fabulous interview as always. I got my start at White Wolf too; I'm not sure why that fact tickles me so much.
- Kelly H-Y said...
Awesome interview ... as usual! Thanks!
- Suzanne Young said...
Jim ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! He is so wonderful and I'm very excited about LIPS TOUCH from him and Laini (who also rocks!)
- Jim Di Bartolo said...
Thank you all for your VERY kind comments and a HUGE thanks to Shelli for doing this! I'm very honored.
Happy summer to everybody!


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