Monday, 22 September 2014

Underrated Treasures

Today I am taking part in Alex's blogfest. Click this link for the sign up list and go find lots of underrated treasures.

It seemed like a good idea to sign up for this, but I have a problem. It often feels like everyone has heard of everything I like - I'll find something amazing and want to share it with people, and they all look at me, with pity, and say "Yeah, we all knew about that last year."

So, this is a challenge...

Um....

Er....

Okay, here goes... a lot of you have heard/read Suzannah Dunn's historical fiction, yes? If no, my job is done, go and read...

Venus Flaring
If yes, did you know she wrote contemporary fiction first, and that her first book, Darker Days Than Usual was the book that convinced me I might be able to make a living out of writing? (Okay, I'm still waiting to make my living.) Unfortunately, I can't grab a decent picture of Darker Days Than Usual, and I don't own a copy, so here are a few others to check out.

Past Caring is another book that doesn't seem to have an image available - it's about reincarnation, though, and pretty good.


Blood Sugar

Quite Contrary


Have you heard of Dunn? Is the contemporary part of her career a surprise to you? Have I just proved my original statement?

I'm off to hop around and see what underrated gems I've been missing out on!







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33 comments:

  1. Kyra Lennon22 September 2014 at 08:31

    I've never heard of Suzannah Dunn, but I think I need to rectify that!

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  2. Hilary Melton-Butcher22 September 2014 at 08:43

    Hi Annalisa .. never heard of Suzannah Dunn either ... but as you say - now I can keep an eye open for her books ... have a good week and cheers Hilary

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  3. Vanessa Morgan22 September 2014 at 10:39

    These sound like great books. Thanks for the recommendation.

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  4. Unknown22 September 2014 at 12:54

    I've not heard of Dunn. Your job is done :)

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  5. Madeline Mora-Summonte22 September 2014 at 13:00

    Hmm, her name does sound familiar in regards to historical fiction....

    Madeline @ The Shellshank Redemption

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  6. Dani22 September 2014 at 13:14

    Great choices and interesting too. I need to start branching out on my reading list.

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  7. Tamara Narayan22 September 2014 at 14:42

    I have not heard of Suzannah Dunn. I'll have to look up her work.

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  8. Alex J. Cavanaugh22 September 2014 at 14:53

    I admit I've not heard of that author.
    Thanks for participating in my blogfest!

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  9. Shah Wharton22 September 2014 at 14:56

    Oh, a possible new find. Cheers :) shahwharton.com

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  10. L. Diane Wolfe22 September 2014 at 15:59

    She's diversified as a writer - smart move.

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  11. Sarah Foster22 September 2014 at 16:25

    I've never heard of Dunn, either. I do need to branch out more when it comes to reading, though.

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  12. Anonymous22 September 2014 at 16:45

    Hi, Annalisa. I've not read anything by this writer. Thanks for sharing your pick for the Underrated Treasures Blogfest.

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  13. Susan Gourley/Kelley22 September 2014 at 17:06

    Another book to add to my list. Interesting picks.

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  14. Margo Kelly22 September 2014 at 17:20

    Ah. I've not heard of her. Thank you for the recommendation!

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  15. Lisa22 September 2014 at 17:42

    Haven't heard of her, but will check her out! Thanks for the heads up!

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  16. S. L. Hennessy22 September 2014 at 18:12

    I've never heard of Dunn before, but it sounds like a great book. And if it inspired you so greatly, it sounds like a great read.

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  17. Chrys Fey22 September 2014 at 18:34

    I've never heard of Dunn, but now I am VERY interested in her books! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  18. Pearson Report22 September 2014 at 19:03

    Ditto - I have never heard of Dunn - but, I'm intrigued - thanks for introducing her to me.

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  19. Catherine Stine22 September 2014 at 21:11

    I will definitely check out Dunn's fiction!

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  20. Sheena-kay Graham22 September 2014 at 21:56

    Don't recall Dunn but should probably give a look see.

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  21. Unknown23 September 2014 at 00:48

    This blogfest is like Christmas. I love discovering new Authors :)

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  22. Patsy23 September 2014 at 13:55

    I hadn't heard of her until now.

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  23. Misha Gerrick23 September 2014 at 18:48

    Never heard of her before, but her work sounds interesting.

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  24. Cynthia23 September 2014 at 20:25

    Thanks for the recommendation. Just the title "Darker Days Than Usual" sound intriguing.

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  25. Cynthia23 September 2014 at 20:25

    Sounds intriguing, I meant to say!

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  26. Loni Townsend23 September 2014 at 20:38

    Haven't heard of Dunn, but I don't typically get into historical or contemporary fiction much.

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  27. Arlee Bird24 September 2014 at 15:28

    You came up with one that I'd never heard of.

    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  28. Stephanie Bird24 September 2014 at 16:28

    This is a very intriguing author for me to definitely put on my TBR list right here and now. Thanks for sharing what looks like some promising works. So wonderful when reading someone's work changes your life's direction.

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  29. liz young24 September 2014 at 23:24

    My under-rated treasures would be places to go, so perhaps I'm not a proper author yet? Garachicoo in the north west of Tenerife - you have to go there.

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  30. Tara Tyler26 September 2014 at 02:46

    you got me! i'm learning about a lot of underrated gems!
    thanks for yours!

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  31. Annalisa Crawford27 September 2014 at 12:28

    Thanks for visiting. I was going to reply individually, but you've all said the same thing! I didn't realise Dunn was so underrated - I assumed her historicals, at least, were well read. I first discovered her around the same time as Philippa Gregory - they both started with contemporary and moved into historicals, although Gregory seems to be more well-known.

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  32. Liz Blocker30 September 2014 at 19:53

    She IS underrated, and your job IS done - I'd never heard of her til now. I'm convinced! Thank you!

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  33. J Lenni Dorner4 October 2014 at 22:17

    I haven't read these. Thanks for the heads up.

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