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Interact with Caprice Hokstad
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Last On: Jul 20, 2008 - 2:41 AM
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January 13, 2007
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Escondido, CA
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shoutlife.com/capricehokstad
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Website:
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www.Latoph.com
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Genre:
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Science Fiction/Fantasy
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Primary Publishers:
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Vici Publishing
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Nor Iron Bars a Cage (2007)
Two baby boys are lost in the hostile country of Ganluc--one the firstborn son of a prince and princess (third in line for the Royal Throne of Latoph) and the other an illegitimate half-breed born to an Itzi slavegirl and fathered by a licentious owner who was executed for treason. Yet Duke Vahn is determined to rescue both of these boys. Scores of knights and bounty hunters have risked their lives trying to retrieve them, yet none can even find a clue to their whereabouts. When all else fails, a bold plan is proposed to send Vahn's most trusted servant posing as a runaway slave in order to gather information. Reluctantly, Vahn sends a strange trio off to Ganluc--his brave captain, a middle-aged healer, and an Itzi slave. Little does he know what challenges await both the trio and his own house, now forced to survive without its key leaders.
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The Duke's Handmaid (2002)
The Duke's Handmaid is a fantasy novel full of adventure, mystery, and even a little romance, but without the gratuitous sex, foul language, and endless violence.
Keedrina is a young peasant girl who lives on the outskirts of a prosperous seaport town. After marauders kill her family and burn her farmhouse, she meets Duke Vahn, who champions her cause, apprehending the outlaws and meting out justice. Orphaned and homeless, Keedrina envies the slaves who live in fine homes with luxuries she has never had. The duke offers Keedrina a position as his indentured servant. With very little left to live on, and intrigued with the handsome young noble, Keedrina accepts. Can the simple farmgirl find a family among the refined servants in the duke's house? Not if the prejudiced and conniving duchess has her way!
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Caprice was born in San Diego, California. She attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She currently lives in Southern California, sharing a mobile home with her husband, four children, two pet rats, a leopard gecko, five cats, and a dog. Caprice home-schools two of her children and sews wedding gowns and Renaissance costumes in her spare time.
Caprice talks about her writing:
As a child, I enjoyed fairy tales like Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. When I started reading for myself, I loved classics like the Chronicles of Narnia. But when I grew up, the fantasy I found was't anything like the kind of fantasy I loved. While Middle Earth was fascinating, I was more interested in people than battles, languages, and surroundings. Modern fantasy was too often of the "sword and sorcery" type, or it contained far too much gratuitous sex and foul language for my taste. And the women protagonists were usually warriors. Why must a woman wield a sword to be worthy of interest?
When I couldn't find the kind of story I wanted to read, I wrote my own: The Duke's Handmaid. Yes, there's a whole new world to explore: Byntar has twin suns and twin moons and two sentient races. But the world is just background to the story, which is really about the characters. The heroine is a peasant girl who never touches a weapon, yet saves the life of the king, queen, and duke through her bravery. There's also a hero, but my "Prince Charming" married the wicked stepmother before he ever met his "Cinderella".
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Playing Casting Director
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6/19/2008 - 5:50 AM
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A while back, someone from the Lost Genre Guild asked how many of us (writers) had done mental "casting" of our stories. I had done a little up to that point, but the discussion got me thinking and I was inspired to fill out the major characters. I a...
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- Most Recent Reply: 06/20/08 - 3:02 PM
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Review: Never Ceese by Sue Dent
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4/07/2008 - 12:42 AM
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Never Ceese by Sue Dent
All right, get ready for another review in which I have to eat crow. I admit it: I resisted reading Never Ceese. Why, you may ask? Assumptions. First of all, it's a story about a werewolf and a vampire. Sue was invited to t...
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Booksigning at the Arizona Renaissance Festival
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3/07/2008 - 5:56 AM
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What follows is the product of a sleep-deprived mind and is unedited. Proceed with caution. You have been warned.
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We left home at 2 AM. We didn't end up with six passengers as I had originally planned for (daugh...
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CFRB February Blog Tour
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2/10/2008 - 1:36 AM
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The following posts were part of February's CFRB Blog Tour in honor of my book, Nor Iron Bars a Cage.
Many thanks to everyone who participated!
S.M. Kirkland
Steve Doyle
Michael A. Heald
Donna Sundblad
Grace Bridges
Cathi Hassan I
Cathi...
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- Most Recent Reply: 02/23/08 - 5:37 PM
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Review: Time Masters The Call by Geralyn Beauchamp
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12/31/2007 - 4:29 PM
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Time Masters, Book One: The Call by Geralyn Beauchamp
January 6-12, Christian Fiction Review Blog is touring Time Masters, Book One: The Call by Geralyn Beauchamp.
No way to hide this, so let's just dive in and say it: this book is long...
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- Most Recent Reply: 01/01/08 - 10:46 PM
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Hi Friend!
I am asking for prayer, please stop by and read my newest blog.
Police Officer Andrew W. was shot in the face point blank and killed, he is close to people I know and leaves behind a wife and 3 little ones. He was a man of God.
I am also asking for us to intercede for all the people who are on the side of Christ, to put on the Armor of Light. If you can and will be in agreement please pray this prayer with me and the ones I send this to today!
Oh, Father in Heaven,
You know and see all as there is nothing that is hidden from You, You know all things before we even ask it, but because You want us to ask in our relationship with You, we ask Father to come boldly before your throne of Grace and we ask today that You cloth and dress Your children, and all of those on the side of Christ to be Armored in Light. We stand before You Father and ask for You to send your Holy Angels into the firmament to war against the powers of darkness and protect us with the Light of Christ as we move and know Your will be done. Father thank You so much for who You are and the gift You give to us of LIFE.
In Christ Jesus name I pray today, Amen!
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Romans 13 ~ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenge to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore you must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loves another hath fulfilled the law. For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Love works no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put you on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
YSIC
Kelly ~ www.scripture-art-2.blogspot.com
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Join me in getting to know some of your favorite people here at Shoutlife:
Welcome to the 2008 edition of getting to know your friends. Okay, here's what you're supposed to do--BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE A SPARE MINUTE! Copy this entire email and paste into a new email that you can send, change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then send this to a whole bunch of people you know, INCLUDING the person that sent it to you. Some of you may get this several times (that means you have lots of friends).
1. What is your occupation? Full-time mom & housewife, part-time writer and job hunter
2. What color are your socks? no socks
3. What are you listening to right now? A 2-YO making motor sounds after a long day in the car.
4. What was the last thing that you ate? Fake chicken.
5. Can you drive a stick shift? yes
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Forest green
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? my mom
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes, very much!
9. How old are you today? 37, I think
10. Favorite drink? water
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? People watch sports on purpose?
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? Highlights only, no dye
13. Pets? Two old dogs, but my family is weaseling a new kitten as well.
14. Favorite food? Probably Thai yellow curry or homemade pizza.
15. Last movie you watched? Not sure
16. Favorite Day of the year? I think New Years since it's fun and a holiday, but I don't have to do any prep for it.
17. What do you do to vent anger? Say things I shouldn't.
18. What was your favorite toy as a child? A doll with velvety skin.
19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? Spring and Fall are both good, but I'd have to go with Fall. It's usually a little cooler than Spring (especially in SC) and I can't stand being hot, plus it feels like a quieter time of year.
20. Hugs or kisses? Depends on who I'm hugging or kissing. ;)
21. Cherry or Blueberry? Blueberry for pie, but fresh cherries.
22. Do you want your friends to email you back? Would I send this out if I didn't?
23. Who is most likely to respond? I don't really know since I haven't decided who to send it to yet
26. When was the last time you cried? A couple of days ago when I thought a couple of my sisters were mad at me for something I had no control over.
28. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? not sure yet.
29. Who is the friend you have had the shortest that you are sending this to? I don't know yet
30. Favorite smell? Stargazer lilies
31. What inspires you? Real courage and sacrificial love.
32. What are you afraid of? Being in the spotlight.
33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? I don't eat beef, but when I did I liked cheeseburgers.
HOPE THIS HELPS YOU GET TO KNOW ME A LITTLE BIT BETTER! NOW IT IS YOUR TURN..... LET'S HAVE A LITTLE FUN AND GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER
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Stopping by to say hi, considering that it has been quite awhile since I have stopped by. Hope things are going great for you.
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God Bless you
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Join me in getting to know some of your favorite people here at Shoutlife:
Welcome to the 2008 edition of getting to know your friends. Okay, here's what you're supposed to do--BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE A SPARE MINUTE! Copy this entire email and paste into a new email that you can send, change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then send this to a whole bunch of people you know, INCLUDING the person that sent it to you. Some of you may get this several times (that means you have lots of friends).
1. What is your occupation? bum. I'm on disability now, but I used to teach English and French.
2. What color are your socks? black
3. What are you listening to right now? Brad Reynolds' CD In the Real World. When I started this I was listening to some music by Leo Laredo (hasn't fot a CD out yet, but you can check him out here on Shoutlife. Love his stuff) Brad is on Shoutlife if you want to hear him.
4. What was the last thing that you ate? strawberry yogurt.
5. Can you drive a stick shift? yes
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Magenta
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? my brother Lewis
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes, very much!
9. How old are you today? 55
10. Favorite drink? probably water
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? baseball
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes
13. Pets? not now. I ha to give my Labrador to someone else because I can't take care of her anymore.
14. Favorite food? something Mediterranean, especially Arabic food.
15. Last movie you watched? Prince Caspian, a day after I watched Indian Jones 4
16. Favorite Day of the year? Christmas
17. What do you do to vent anger? Well, I don't get angry very often any more. Sometimes I cry. I try not to speak my mind at the moment, but get off by myself as soon as I can. I don't want to say things in haste and in anger. I pray about it and ask God to help me deal with it in a Godly way.
18. What was your favorite toy as a child? A stuffed monkey named Bobo. I've even looked for one like him on ebay but haven't found that same monkey.
19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? Spring. It's the season when life begins anew. To me it brings hope and reminds me of what Jesus has done for us. The original creation and the promise of new life in Him! Not to mention the beauty of the colors.
20. Hugs or kisses? hugs
21. Cherry or Blueberry? cherry
22. Do you want your friends to email you back? sure
23. Who is most likely to respond? I don't really know since I haven't decided who to send it to yet
26. When was the last time you cried? Yesterday, reading someone's very moving blog.
28. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? not sure yet. Probably Frank Creed or Cynthia MacKinnon
29. Who is the friend you have had the shortest that you are sending this to? I don't know yet
30. Favorite smell? lilac. Real, not artificial. Then lemon, rose, and honeysuckle
31. What inspires you? The Bible, nature, and God-honoring music
32. What are you afraid of? wasps and hornets
33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? cheeseburgers with a slice of home-grown tomato. Preferable grilled well-done.
HOPE THIS HELPS YOU GET TO KNOW ME A LITTLE BIT BETTER! NOW IT IS YOUR TURN..... LET'S HAVE A LITTLE FUN AND GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER
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You said it... choc covered crunchy cookies. That's a layer of chocolate icing in the middle. You bet they're good all right!
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LOL well if it is that noisy the clock won't be a problem, you're right! I just can't stand a clock in an otherwise silent room.
Here's a Tim Tam. Don't go looking for substitutes, it's not like they're necessary for survival or anything...

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I have a new choice to play Calamity Kid in the movie. He's on Frank Creed's page in guest comments. Even the right age (now that is). See if you agree.
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Yo, Cap--
Thanks for the congrats!
June third today and I'm closing in on the end of War of Attrition. May I get in your summer line-up and ask for a critique of War of Attrition: Book Two of the Underground? I'll probably be ready by early July. Would that be okay?
Thanks.
Faith,
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Ok Caprice. You can go back to my latest blog and see if the video will work for you. It's there and working and I've added another to help with your confusion--maybe. :)
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I never had it like this before. guess this book's more exciting than the last one. Maybe I should write action thrillers??
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TWCP on 5/21/08 - 12:59 PM
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Hey Cap!
Wassup? besides kicking my butt at Scrabble. You are very good at it! and I can't manage more than 4 letter words or add-ons to existing ones :(
I'm feeling much much better. It was a matter of getting used to the heavy air out here on the coast I guess. I tell you, it is nice to not be afflicted with allergies like I am in Indiana.
Hope everything is going well with you . . .
c.
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I'm happy and I hope you are, too!! Have a great Wednesday!!
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At your service, ma'am
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I see you have the whole widget from Prince Caspian. Did you and your crew see it yet? I was surpried by the rave review that Johne Cook gave it. I am hoping to go tomorrow.
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