"The Belly Dancer" by DeAnna Cameron

ANA_bellydancer · 06-23-2009, 08:03 AM

"The Belly Dancer" by DeAnna Cameron - Has anyone heard of this?
I just got Amazon newsletter and I saw this book, which will be released on July 7, 2009.

Here's a review:
“The characters in this novel will dance right off the page and into your imagination! Cameron's representation of late nineteenth century Chicago is rich and evocative, and the whispered echoes of old New Orleans in Dora's fragmented memory left me hoping this author goes there with her next novel.”
—Brenda Rickman Vantrease, author of The Illuminator and The Mercy Seller

Here's the link:

Amazon.com: The Belly Dancer: DeAnna Cameron:...
Amazon.com: The Belly Dancer: DeAnna Cameron:...

06-23-2009, 09:01 AM

No, I haven't but I'll be ordering it. It looks intriguing.

Sonja2 · 06-23-2009, 09:53 AM

cool! new book to read :-)

06-23-2009, 01:16 PM

I just ordered it - it's due for release on July 7. So I will let you know. Cool! Now I have something good to read on the train and at the gym!!

deannamari · 07-02-2009, 03:25 PM

Hi! I'm so glad you guys are interested in checking out my novel :-)

The publisher printed up some great souvenir bookmarks with the gorgeous cover art (a *really* tiny version of it is my avatar icon). I'd be happy to send you one -- or several if you know others who might like them, too...

Send me an e-mail [deanna AT deannacameron DOT com] with an address of where to send them, and I'll ship them out :-)

ANA_bellydancer · 07-03-2009, 07:28 PM

Yes, I'm very interested in your novel and I'm about to order it!

Mosaika · 07-03-2009, 07:47 PM

I hope this book will eventually find its way to Australian sellers. Amazon is my last resort for books etc because their postage is just too expensive internationally, and they take forever! Other outlets are much more reasonable and faster in their transit times.

I am always on the look out for new books relating to BD

I love the cover image!

Sitara9 · 07-04-2009, 12:47 PM

Oooh, I need to put this on my Amazon wishlist. I definitely need some new novels to read!

wv_wahine · 07-04-2009, 06:02 PM

I just bought this today; I've been watching for it! DeAnna, congrats on your new novel--I can't wait to dig in.

kiyaana · 07-04-2009, 07:15 PM

I sent you a PM. I don't know how much you would have to pay Amazon to ship it to you, but I could easily order another copy for you and send it.

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Originally Posted by Mosaika

I hope this book will eventually find its way to Australian sellers. Amazon is my last resort for books etc because their postage is just too expensive internationally, and they take forever! Other outlets are much more reasonable and faster in their transit times.

I am always on the look out for new books relating to BD

I love the cover image!

Mosaika · 07-05-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiyaana

I sent you a PM. I don't know how much you would have to pay Amazon to ship it to you, but I could easily order another copy for you and send it.

Thanks Kiyaana - I have PM'd you back

Linnyg · 07-05-2009, 11:21 PM

I just pre-ordered mine! Yea!

deannamari · 07-06-2009, 05:48 AM

You guys are awesome!!! Thank you so much for the great support :-)

07-06-2009, 09:56 AM

One more day. . .!

jennamitchell · 07-13-2009, 10:24 PM

I was @ Costco tonight and saw the book and had to get it! Then I thought I would check Bhuz to see if there was a thread about it...and here we are! :-)
Just got back from Egypt and was bookless, and now I have a perfect one to get started on!

Lesgemini_Zafirah · 07-13-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deannamari

Hi! I'm so glad you guys are interested in checking out my novel :-)

The publisher printed up some great souvenir bookmarks with the gorgeous cover art (a *really* tiny version of it is my avatar icon). I'd be happy to send you one -- or several if you know others who might like them, too...

Send me an e-mail [deanna AT deannacameron DOT com] with an address of where to send them, and I'll ship them out :-)

Hi, DeAnna! I just got my book last week and started reading it right away! :) I'm enjoying it very much; I'm tickled that I live in the Chicagoland area and Chicago is the setting...such a cool summer read! :)) I also just emailed you my addy for the souvenir bookmark :-)

CareyDances · 07-14-2009, 07:14 AM

I just ordered mine too! I can't wait!

SidoniaOfNashville · 07-14-2009, 02:42 PM

Currently reading this book, I love it so far. I had to make myself put it down so I could go to sleep last night, that's a really good sign since I usually fall asleep reading at night. And the cover art is amazing!

(DeAnna, I've emailed you.)

kiyaana · 07-14-2009, 02:54 PM

I finished it laaaaaate Friday night. I enjoyed it, too!

The bookmarks are a really nice freebie - thanks, DeAnna!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SidoniaOfNashville

Currently reading this book, I love it so far. I had to make myself put it down so I could go to sleep last night, that's a really good sign since I usually fall asleep reading at night. And the cover art is amazing!

(DeAnna, I've emailed you.)

Linnyg · 07-14-2009, 06:33 PM

I haven't gotten mine yet. I am sad.

kiyaana · 07-14-2009, 06:57 PM

Awwww.

What does Amazon say about your order status?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linnyg

I haven't gotten mine yet. I am sad.

Linnyg · 07-14-2009, 07:55 PM

I ordered it before it was released and they say that I won't have it until around the 20th.

Mosaika · 07-15-2009, 07:02 PM

Thanks to Kiyaana, my copy arrived first thing this morning, beat the direct from Amazon international post by a good 2 weeks

I will hopefully find time to sit down and begin reading it this afternoon or evening.

andalee-oriental · 07-15-2009, 07:19 PM

Mine shipped today!

07-16-2009, 12:04 PM

I got mine and I will be getting into it when I have a decent block of time to read it, like this weekend. Comments to follow. . .

lizajuk · 07-16-2009, 12:08 PM

I got mine this week ..in the UK. It's next to pick up.

crystalllized · 07-17-2009, 05:24 PM

Hey, my mom just gave that book to me as a birthday present. I am currently reading 3 other books right now, but will jump on that one soon. Can't wait to read it.

deannamari · 07-23-2009, 02:46 AM

Hi, everybody! I'm thrilled so many of you are enjoying the novel :-)

And I just want to throw this out there, in case anyone is interested. I'm getting a lot of requests to autograph books for people who want to buy it for themselves or as a gift, but I'm not able to get beyond my home turf of SoCal right now. I have an infant at home (and I'm new to mommyhood) so travel just isn't in the cards for me at the moment. However! I have some really pretty signed bookplates that can be affixed to the inside cover to make it an autographed book. If you're interested, or know of anyone who might be, feel free to e-mail me (deanna AT deannacameron DOT com).
Thanks!

rscramer · 07-24-2009, 04:25 PM

I just finished. Great book DeAnna! Thank you! I hope you will write more.
Shannon

ANISAHDANCER · 07-24-2009, 08:19 PM

Downloaded it on my bookreader from ebooks and started it last nite!!!

I can't wait to finish it!!

"The Belly Dancer" by DeAnna Cameron

The Rest - Belly Dance