I'm not just an author, I'm an avid reader, and although
issues with my vision have slowed me down in both departments, when I find an
author I love and discover that reading that person's work helps me to enhance
my own novels, I can't pass up that opportunity. Besides, I love to be
entertained and this particular author has never disappointed me..
Don't be surprised that Rita Karnopp is that person, and one of the main
reasons I asked her to join me on my blog (Dishin' it Out). She knows the
importance of historical research, and even though we are fictional authors,
one thing we both know is that facts pertinent to the era and people about
which we write is vastly important and frequently scrutinized by historical
buffs. Besides, Rita is filled with wonderful ideas both for her novels
and her blogs. If I wasn't already a senior citizen, I'd want to be her
when I grow up, but that doesn't mean I can't still admire her talent and
aspire to reach the heights I feel she has..jpg)
I hated the realism shown through the persecution of a young
Gypsy girl and her family, learning through a well-researched novel, that the
Jewish people were far from the only ones who suffered at the hands of Hitler.
What I abhor the most is we still have these types of people, but
we call them bullies, politicians or terrorists. Will history repeat
itself? I certainly hope not, but it's true there are those out there who
hate us for our differences. This book is an eye-opener.
While I hated the subject matter of Gypsy Spirit, I have to
salute my favorite author for taking on such a difficult topic and putting
history into perspective through her story, research, and ability to create
characters who grab your heart and work their way into your soul. Kudos
again to Rita Karnopp for delivering another winner.
After Gypsy Spirit, be sure to read Book #2, Partisan Heart, and then Book
#3, Jewish Soul, of the Tango of Death Series . . . you won't be
disappointed you did. Ginger Simpson
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