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I can't resist, anymore. I absolutely have to comment. I'm bored of being told that I have to be a doormat and don't comment on reviews publicly because it's unprofessional. I don't mean to be unprofessional, but I would like to make something glaringly clear - - - us authors do not, nor will we ever, spell out EVERY.SINGLE.DETAIL in a book. We shouldn't have to. The one that has been battered to death in arrogance: "Brayden's name isn't even 'English' " His parents are billionaires. Who spent years traveling before their son was born. They have extended relatives and friends living in numerous countries. Who also like names from other countries. So, no, 'Brayden' is not entirely English. So what? That is not the basis for criticism in a review. That, in no way, moves or shapes me as an author. I chose that name on purpose. I like it. Therefore, his parents like it. I don't need to explain the whole history of his parents' lives before he was born and why they chose the name to justify it to the reader. Here, let me make up something to appease those in peril over the matter: One very typical day at Waldorf, a young Kathryn James lovingly ran a hand over her protruding belly. She liked the name 'Brayden'. It wasn't English, but that's okay because British parents are allowed to choose names from any country they fancy. Hell, the top thirty baby names in recent years for boys and girls included Hassan, and Nur. Both Arabic. Oliver liked the name 'Brayden' because he actually had a third cousin twice-removed who was American, with the same name. I bet no one would have commented on his name if that was in the book. Also, I'm apparently from Texas. Or, my books read like something out of the nation of Texas. Guess my very unEnglish Brayden and my very Texan, untalented, self will ride into the sunset, y'all.
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kate
18/2/2015 02:50:17 pm
I think Brayden's name is quite British and you're a bloody brilliant writer and anyone who says otherwise is a git and a prat. And anyone who thinks you're Texan is a tosser. And they can bloody well get over themselves.
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David
19/2/2015 08:54:32 am
kate!! please mind your language young lady!! however for your last paragraph, you might be excused the earlier vent.. :)
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25/2/2015 05:43:24 pm
Oohhhhh!!! Kate!!! Uncle David caught you saying naughty words!!! Best mind what you say, he doesn't take lightly a loose tongue! 25/2/2015 05:44:13 pm
Kate, darling, I love you. You make me laugh and you make me smile. But! You must of course mind not to swear cheeky girl!
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David
27/2/2015 08:43:37 pm
Careful young lady! Uncle David is keeping an eye on your comments!
Ellienora
18/2/2015 08:25:09 pm
I live in Texas. Have for five years now. Your writing sounds nothing like texas. Crazy people. Just keep doing your fantastic job.
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25/2/2015 05:45:08 pm
My Ellieboo,
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Tina
19/2/2015 05:37:01 am
Some seriously made a comment about Brayden? That's crazy. Now I'm gonna have to check out the reviews. I think his name is perfect. I always get as why I named my daughter Shilynn? Where I heard it, why I choose to spell it the way I did and even how to pronounce it. I never once would question a name in a book
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25/2/2015 05:46:28 pm
I honestly cannot tell you how many times I've had the knit-picky 'Brayden isn't an English name' comment. It's so old, and completely lacking credibility with regards to giving me criticism to improve me as an author.
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David
19/2/2015 09:06:16 am
Bella.. we are glad you are who you are, from wherever you hail.. keep on writing.. you don't need to apologise for how you put your heart into what you commit to paper or electronic white space.. your creativity, insightfulness, caring articulation and imagination are a beauty wherever you come from, and non one can steal that from you. I know you to be a fab and caring person. Im not sure much else matters.. a doormat you are most certainly NOT, nor do I believe any human being is..
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25/2/2015 05:47:31 pm
Uncle David,
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Jo Jo
19/2/2015 09:12:24 am
Well my daughter's name us Mary-Camden. Now I get asked if I'm catholic because every catholic girl is apparently named Mary-(insert what ever name) I'm as far away from catholic as can be. However her name does come from a town in England. Because I wanted it! And I'm deep hearted southern so y'all is my language lol
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26/2/2015 02:51:42 pm
Jojo,
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Morganna
20/2/2015 06:21:34 am
I'm from Texas and I fail to see the connection. Perhaps she thinks she's like the Mentalist and can determine how many cups of coffee and how many times you've been to the restroom and all sorts of other things simply by the words you used and in what order on a given day. Ignore her. I agree with Kate. She's a tosser (I'm not really sure what that means but it sounds like a fantastic slam).
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26/2/2015 03:11:09 pm
Morganna!
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