The Chief Factor's Daughter

Books, the world wouldn't be the same without them. I was reminded of that today when I was spending time in Chapters browsing around and looking at the latest and greatest thing. It was only a few weeks ago that I was at that very place having a drink at starbucks and chatting with island author Vanessa Winn. I had first met Vanessa when I was learning to dance tango at cafe casablanca here in Victoria, B.C. Vanessa not only dances and teaches tango but is the author of a highly successfuly book "The Chief Factors Daughter". It launched while I was in Argentina so I have yet to read it. But from all the rave reviews I've been reading, I know I'm in for a treat when I do get around to it.

For the success for me as a writer, it is important for me to connect with other writers. And I truly enjoyed that afternoon catching up with Vanessa. There are many styles of writing out there and Vanessa and I are on the complete opposite end. She has a real gifting for poetry and period pieces. Whereas I'm the modern day blogger who does things through the web and writes on not just my thoughts but pop culture and trends in our society. And I must say that I have a tremendous respect for her style of writing, it is something that I could never do.

To do a period piece properly, it takes alot of research into the culture and customs of that time period that you intend to write about. With society becoming so fast paced and people wanting everything quick, writing period pieces is fast becoming a lost art. This is why I admire her commitment as a writer. She was also the author of that magnificent poem "The Immigrant's Tango" that I've got on my other website. It is such a lovely poem in which she generously gave me permission to use on "Making the Same Difference". Having been written by a proven author, it shouldn't have been any surprise that the poem generated quite a buzz when I put it on my website. And I cannot wait to write a blog on "The Chief Factor's Daughter" when I do finally get the chance to read it. But for now, here is a review of what someone else had to say about it :)

The Chief Factor’s Daughter ... reviewed by Deborah


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