Great news from Dara Joy.
Wonderful news!!!
For those who haven’t heard, yes, Dorchester and I have reached a settlement agreement!!
I want to take this opportunity to thank the thousands upon thousands of readers who sent me their best wishes and letters of support. It was a long and difficult six and a half years and your kind words meant more than I can say. These letters often came on the days I needed them most and I will be forever grateful to all of you for that. It has always been a pleasure to write for you.
Although neither side can discuss the terms of the settlement, I am happily looking forward to bringing you the very best novels I can deliver. Get ready, the stories you have been waiting for will be coming your way soon! Within the next few months, I will have more great news for you concerning the release dates of my upcoming novels, which will be brought to you via traditional publishing channels.
To add to the celebration, I have an special Valentine for my readers. I know so many of you have been waiting really, really patiently for another Matrix story and I do not want you to have to wait any longer . . . so, as of today, I am immediately releasing a brand new Matrix of Destiny story called:
DEATH BY PLOOT PLOOT!
We will be doing this for a limited time only so if you want to receive your copy or would like more information, just go to http://officialdarajoy.com/MarketPlace/marketplace.html
And from the bottom of my heart, thank you again for all your prayers and hugs!
Love Always,
Dara
February 1st, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Congratulations and welcome back!
Novella sounds good.
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February 1st, 2008 at 2:35 pm
WaaHOOOeee!
I hope you feel as if a million pounds have been lifted off your shoulders.
Now, when can we receive your next MOD book?
Will they let you mass publish some of your self published books, as I’ve allways missed the order dates on them, by mear days.
Happy writing!
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February 1st, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Woo Hoo! Welcome back Dara!
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February 1st, 2008 at 3:57 pm
WOOO HOOO!!! It is about time! So now when are the books coming out? Are you going to start going to conferences again? Do we FINALLY get to find out how the absolutely droolworthy Dr. Tyberius Evans is connected to the Matrix? questions questions questions So many questions, not enough time
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February 1st, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I just fixed the glitch on the faqs button under the MarketPlace page. This page explains what to do once you have received your book via email. It is a very simple process. Please allow between 24 to 72 hours for the email (book) to arrive as we are processing orders as fast as we can.
Best,
Cory – Webmaster
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February 1st, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Woohoo, this makes my weekend! Can’t wait to read the new one, Dara. I’m so happy for you.
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February 1st, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Glad you’re back. Just placed my order. I’m hoping that Traed’s story will be one of the first to come out! Tyber is associated with the Matrix? Which book did I miss that tidbit in??? Between Lorgin, Tyber and Traed…it’s just hard to choose a favorite!
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February 1st, 2008 at 10:41 pm
WOW!! My Prayers have been answered!!! You are an awesome writer and it will be my great pleasure to see your books on the shelves again!!! Not to mention more MOD books!! OH yeah and Tyberius Evans! Rejar & Tyberius are my two favorite characters. Although, I think I LMAO the most when the microwave met a untimely end in Knight of a Trillion stars.
Your characters have such an amazing depth, likability, and my kids think I’m crazy as I LMAO reading your books.
Congratulations, on the settlement. I hope its everything you were waiting for and then some. (skips happily off to order new novella)
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February 2nd, 2008 at 12:32 am
Hey! Congrats. Looking forward to more info in the coming weeks/months on the new stuff.
Arlene
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February 2nd, 2008 at 12:32 am
Congratulations! Wonderful news. Wish you the best. E.
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February 2nd, 2008 at 3:43 am
Happy to hear the suit is over. Now I can look forward to my favorite author’s novels again. Just ordered Ploot Ploot. LOL title cracks me up.
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February 2nd, 2008 at 6:10 am
I have been a fan since my first read by Ms Joy (Knight of A Trillion Stars). I have waited and hoped and prayed and waited some more, cried some then hoped again that I would one day get a continuation to the novels that I still re-read like they are new. I have both books you self – pub’d and still I wanted more. Thank the lord you are going to be back!!!!!
Fan Forver
Joy
JoyfullyReviewed.com
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February 2nd, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Dara, I too am so excited for you. Can’t wait to start reading your new books. So far I think I haver everyone and some of them I have 2 of. Saw the name Dara Joy and did’t even look at the title just had to have it.. Looking forward to the next in the Night of a Trillion Stars..I have read the all so far at least twice. Love Rajar oh if he were only real WOW!!!!! Please keep in touch and a big CONGRATULATIONS on your settlement. Now let’s put that all behind us and start hitting those keys..We love you and your writing…
A Huge Fan Forever,
Elizabeth
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February 2nd, 2008 at 1:47 pm
I started reading the story and it is FANTASTIC. Can’t wait to finish. Thank you
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February 2nd, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Congratulations! This is indeed wonderful news!
You have an AWESOME talent and I can hardly wait to begin the adventure of your new books!
To the Victor belong the spoils!
Lynda
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February 2nd, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Yippiii yippi yippi hurray hurray hurray!
I’m just so glad for you Dara that I’m jumping everywhere (or was before i started typing this message! hum ..My co-renter is looking at me weirdly right now lol)!
What a huge relief to know that things are coming together for you! I so longed for things to get better for you….
You were so right not to let them get away with what they did. Now i hope you’ll have time to relax and enjoy yourself…
Already passed my command for you ebook..
Now I’ll just have to wait for it to come through.
(sigh.. gonna be tough…..)
And just because…. I’m sending you a big polar bear hug from France.
Let’s open the champagne tonight for this great and wonderful news!
Hugs
Katel
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Excellent! I hope to see your new books on my shelves soon!
What a great way to start 2008!!
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Some of the comments below are coming through the website link instead of the fanspeak link. So I am posting them here as well as they are a response to this blog.
Best,
Cory – Webmaster
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I’m glad to learn about the settlement with Dorcester. These problems are tiring and draining for you all. Congratulations and I’ll be looking forward for Dara’s new books.
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Congratulations.
I am a devoted reader for um, has it been 20 years now? =) I found your heart books years and years ago and after the third book I waited and waited for another. I especially like the end when you realized their tutor was in disguise and guiding them all along. I loved those cute endings. I really hope to read more of them. I hope that they have more lives to learn about. There is so much more to learn and I hope to read more about what happens as their world gets older, I want to see what is in store with Rejar (sp?) with the powers to the tenth and what he learns with the family knives he uses. ( sorry if I didn’t use the correct terms, I honestly haven’t read the original 3 in a very long time and don’t remember the exact terms but I didn’t want to cheat and go back to the books and look for them, I was hoping you would be impressed that they impressed me so much that all these years later I can still remember all the details just not the terms.)
Cheryl
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Hoooray! Missed you. Welcome back to the world of mainstream publishing. Alta
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Dara,
This is so wonderful!!!! I am so happy that things finally worked out. It is always an honor to see someone stick to their principals, it gives me ways to show my children how to live an honorable life.
Much love,
Susi
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
dear ms. joy
i cant tell you how excited i am to hear that i will be able to read more of your wonderful stories. i missed my chance to get the books you published yourself. i love your work. i love the way your words paint pictures in my mind so that years later when i think of the stories i see them as if they were a movie i had seen and not just words on a page. im just glad the dry spell is over and i can find out what happens to all those wonderful people.
devoted fan
debbie
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Dear Dara Joy,
I am so happy for you! How awful it must have been to have your creativity played with in the name of making a buck. I can’t wait to read Death by Ploot Ploot. And I’m not the only one in my house who will be watching the mail. Since you last published, my 19 year-old daughter has read all your books too!
Congratulations to all of us!
Patti
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
About time I want the story about the Cat man? Slave man left on trash as dead and cared home to be healed. Deb
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I am very happy for you, just a loyal fan. Christine
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Dara,
I know you are probably getting lots of emails, but I can’t tell you how
happy I am that you are offering an eBook. Thank you! I’ll continue my
support of your writing and your characters by ordering the book.
Regards,
carried_away
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Thank goodness! I look forward to many more entrancing stories from you.
Hopefully we will get the rest of the Rejar and family series soon.
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Yeah! Purchased mine already (FYI, there was no 72 hour wait, receipt came immediately). Thanks!
~Di
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Congratulations to Ms. Joy on her success. I read a couple of lines of her new novel, and this one, this one has been written in her unique style which I absolutely love. I am looking forward to continue reading her books. Sincerely, Felicita
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:53 pm
You rock………I can’t wait!
Thanks,
Gerri
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Thank you!! I started reading it and the story is WONDERFUL, please tell Dara it is exactly what I needed to forget the winter!!\
Becca
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Dearest Dara, I am so pleased that you have finally been able to reach an agreement w/Dorchester. I have been waiting for more books and stories based on some of the most intriguing characters I have ever read about. Kudos to you and yours and thank you so much for not giving up. All of your faithful readers have been there with you and I personally, simply cannot wait for more. Please give us all that you got. We are waiting..
Again, Congrats and Happy Writing,
Janett
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February 2nd, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Dear Ms. Joy, thank you for your email. Is there ever going to be a story for Traed?
Lorgin, Rejar, and Gian Ren had their stories and Traed was featured in all 3.
I have been waiting. Jud
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February 2nd, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Congratulations, Dara!!! I’m so very pleased for you! I’d heard the case was settled, but I had no idea you were going to offer up this wonderful surprise. I just thought I’d drop in to send a congrats note your way. You certainly deserve it after all you were put through emotionally as well as financially. (Thank goodness I did. I just switched off of Comcast and would not have received any emails from Cory.) I know standing firm with Dorchester wasn’t easy. Heaven knows it wasn’t a quick process either. We’re all so glad you were able to hang in there and even toss a couple of wonderful “bones” to help entertain us along the way. Your books have always been my favorite list–starting with the very first one I read– High Energy. At that point, you were just the story I was stuck with if I wanted to buy a JAK book. I had no idea I’d be back at the bookstore that very same day asking “Do you have any more Dara Joy books?” Your imagination and talent have added so much joy to all our lives. There are simply no words to express it. Mind you, I could have done without the weird looks I’d get for laughing out loud if I dared to read one of your books in public
! It would be hard to tell who’s more excited. You–for finally being able to write (and get paid- amazing how a law suit drains the coffers) using more traditional methods again Or Us–your extremely lucky fans who will be able to read all your new books–starting with this fabulous MOD treat!!! I know I’m already dying to read it!
Thank You for standing up for yourself and not quitting when the going got tough!
Take care
Bekka
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February 2nd, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Congrats, Can’t wait for the next story, they are all keepers. Love them. Best wiches.
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February 2nd, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Wow! Best news we’ve had in years. Can’t wait for more Matrix. I haven’t been able to read any of the Matrix books, thinking the story would never get published. But know I know everythings alright in MOD, I will be reading all your books again. Conmgratulations Dara.
Looking forward to getting them.
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February 2nd, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Dara,
Thank goodness your books will be released again widespread. Only you can write books with men so real and steamy that I can feel their very flesh and blood when I read them…. I am so happy for you! Good luck and best wishes!
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February 2nd, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Thanks to all of you!
I will have more news in the next few months regarding my novels.
Anneriet- Yes, it feels sort of like that. The 2 books published during the suit are hard to get, I know. THAT FAMILIAR TOUCH is totally gone. There may be a few copies of WILDCAT ARROWS hanging around- if you want one, contact Cory and see if he still has any left.
Darla, Sally, Candy, A and E,Lisa, Joy(!), Corina, Angela, Alta, Patti, Christine, Carried away, Donna,Di, Geri, Becca, Janett, Rae, and Jackie- Thanks and big round of hugs!
Carrie-I would like to revisit Tyber Evans too. (He seems to be a fan favorite; hey, we do like our heroes smart and a bit kooky on occasion ) Yes, I will attend conferences again; I love going to them. Maybe in the fall?? Not sure when yet. Will let everyone know.
Bernice- Tyber in MOD is fan speculation.
Lynda- Does that also mean to the spoils belong the victor? Always wondered that.
Katel in France- Merci, beaucoup. Champagne, oui!!!
Cheryl- Wow, you do have a good memory. I am impressed.
Deb- the new story (Ploot Ploot) is in that universe
Felicita- Thank you for saying so.
Bekka- Yes, it does drain the coffers and so much more.
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February 3rd, 2008 at 3:43 am
thank you so much Dara!!!! i just finished reading “Death by Ploot Ploot,” i had to keep my voice down from laughing so hard!! it felt like coming home to read about all these wonderful characters again!! quick question though….can one of the ziras be a Yankees fan? i mean seriously that would be off the chain. anyway, thank you so much you never lost your touch!! congratulations!!
p.s. best of luck to your team in the super bowl, they are up against my team so let’s see who wins!! GO GIANTS!!!!
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February 3rd, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Just this week I was re-reading my pile of Dara Joy novels, all of which are my favorites, wishing for more, wishing all would be well for Dara & Cory and that somehow, someway your gift to the world would be released for all of us to enjoy.
Wishes DO Come True! For you, Dara, I am so happy and proud and delighted. Thank you for allowing this to happen. Your work is so different and has an effect on people that you would find hard to imagine. Well, maybe not – your stuff is really imaginative! I have missed it and now, with giddy anticipation (after ordering the newest) await everything you throw our way – and as quickly as you can while still celebrating all you have achieved.
With love, respect, joy and all good things to You!
Ellen Oliver
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February 3rd, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Wonderful news!!!!! I had to make do with rereading all your books and trust me I have the lines all down. LOL!! Congratualtions.
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February 3rd, 2008 at 3:30 pm
“CONGRATS” “WONDERFUL” “AWESOME”
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February 3rd, 2008 at 4:15 pm
My friend and I were just talking about how much we missed your books and that I had reread all of your books just this past week. How weird….I cannot wait for your next book and congratulations on solving your difficulties with Dorchester. I have dusted off my bookshelf ready for the new arrivals (and also cleaned my computer screen!). Well done Dara (and Cory).
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February 3rd, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Glad to have you back. I’ve been waiting – hoping – and proud of your fight.
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February 3rd, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Bliss!!!! This has been a long, long, LONG time coming and I’m glad you never gave up the fight. Hard to believe I was just a teen when the first book came out. Now as a working girl I’m still as eager for your next book as I was back then and even as I order your new release online, I’m sure your story and characters will affect me just as profoundly. You can be sure of my continued support be it six years or sixty!
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February 3rd, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Wow! What wonderful news. Dara, I am so happy you can relax and enjoy writing your wonderful stories again. Indeed it has been a long time. Welcome back!
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Whooweee!!!!! I can’t wait for you new books. This is wonderful news!!!! I have loved your books and was praying every thing would settled soon for you. !!!
Love Liz
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:20 pm
I’m also absolutely chuffed that Dara has sorted her
dispute with Dorchester and cant wait for her next
publication.
Sincerely,
M Iancio
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Dear Dara,
Congratulations! I am one of those faithful readers who have every single
book you published.
I will be ordering this book and can’t wait for more to follow.
Regards,
Renee’
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Congratulations to a true artist! I’m SO pleased! I look forward to picking up every one of your books!
Laura
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:21 pm
I am thrilled and so happy for you. I can’t wait to see and read all of your new books, hopefully very soon. Thank you for letting me know.
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Don’t tell me prayers aren’t answered. God bless you and keep up the positive writing.
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Dara,
Congratulations! This is really great news and I’m glad you’ve finally arrived at a satisfactory conclusion to the nightmare.
Glenda
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:23 pm
YYYYEEEEAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!
HOORAY FOR US YOUR FANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can’t wait. I missed the first book you published independently before I went looking for you on line.
I am so proud for you.
jane
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Dara,
I am so happy to hear your new books will be back on bookstore shelves!
Can’t wait to buy the next one.
Kathy
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:23 pm
That is fantastic news! I am eagerly awaiting your new books. Joanne
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:24 pm
I am so excited to hear that you’re publishing again! Thank goodness because there is no romance novel that is as good as a Dara Joy one. And if you’re going to be at the Romance Writers Convention this year in San Fransisco (I think its there this year) I’ll definitely be planning to go.
All my best,
your fan,
Julie
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:24 pm
What wonderful news!
I went right away to your website to order it.
Regards,
Kelly
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Dear Dara Joy,
Congratulations on settling with Dorchester. This is indeed wonderful news!!
I love your books and read them frequently. Sci Fi and rommance…it just doesn’t get any better than that!!!
I feel like I won too…more Dara “Joy” books…YEAH!!!!!
One big cheesy smile and my heartfelt thanks!!
Laura
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Dear Dara, I’m so glad for you. I have read the books you published while your legal battles were going on and have enjoyed them immensely. I look forward to your new books. Am really looking forward to the one about Traed (that is, of course, if you will be writing one about Traed). Good luck in the coming days. Beth
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:42 pm
I’m so very happy! Welcome back Dara. Missed everything about why I love you so much! I can’t wait for more to come.
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February 4th, 2008 at 12:54 am
I just read the email and I’m so glad that the lawsuit is over and that we’re getting more books.
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February 4th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Congrats to you Dara. I read Ploot Ploot and loved it. I’m looking forward to future books with much anticipation. Best wishes and much more future success to you. Susan
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February 4th, 2008 at 2:48 am
Dara:
Wow, great news!! Can’t wait for a full length MOD novel. You’ve been greatly missed. Glad to see Cory is still about the place too.
DC
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February 4th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Congratulations Dara!! At last regular fixes of your wonder worlds. This a the best present you could have given me, your fan for life. I absolutely can not wait for any more of your matrix series, your energy series. I would help promote you on my websites to get my copies quickly. I’d promote your website anyway if I had your permission. Here’s to many, many more years of your books hitting the Bestsellers List.
Christi
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February 4th, 2008 at 9:36 am
IM SO HAPPY THAT YOU ARE BACK!!I HOPE THAT YOU ARE CURRENTLY WRITING THE BOOK THAT WILL LEAVE EVRYONE BREATHLESS,ON THE EDGE AND BEGGING FOR MORE.CONGRATS ON THE GOOD FIGHT BEING WON AND SHOW THE WORLD WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN MISSING!!
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February 4th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Dara,
Great news! You’ve been missed. I love your writing and look forward to seeing more of your work.
jj
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February 4th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Dara!!!!!!! OMG!!!!! I’ve been praying for years that you would win your suit! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You can’t believe how much I’ve missed your books! I’m ordering Ploot Ploot right now!!! I’m soooooo glad you’re back!
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February 4th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Happy for you and for me. Please write a sequal to Ritual of Proof. Thanks!
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February 4th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
It will be wonderful to see you back on the selves again. Just this week I was in a store and saw your name on a book that I didn’t have yet (High Energy) and had to look for the original copy right date(thought I might have missed the announcement that you were back in business)…then I was musing about bringing this law mess to an end and low and behold it ended! I can’t wait for your new books and will be ordering your e book when I get home from work. Congratulations on your victory.
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February 4th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Great news! I hope that you will revisit the world of Rejar and Lorgin for us. They are my favorites.
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February 4th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Awesome, Dara! Now we’re cooking with gas …
I can’t tell you how happy I am for you.
Ever since I graduated university, my tastes in literature have changed from haute to just plain imaginative storytelling, with lots of romance. I was worried about you, both professionally and personally, when you dropped off the map. Glad to find you well and working.
(Psst — I was the one on the old board whining about anotherTyber/Zanita sequel …
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February 4th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Dear Dara,
I just read the exciting news and can hardly believe it! I remember the first time I found this interesting book in B. Dalton’s and deceided to buy Knight of a Trillon Stars and instantly fell in love with the MOD universe, Lorgin, Deana and extended family in the following books and also Tyber and Zanita. I am so happy you finally worked things out between youself and Dorchester Publishing. I wish you many future years of great writing and a happy life.
Sincerely,
Joyce G.
Rigby, ID USA
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February 4th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Congratulations Dara Joy!!!!!
I am so happy for you! I’m excited that I will soon be reading new material from the phenomenal world of Dara Joy… especially the story of Traed. I am going to reread the stories of Lorgin, Rejar and Gian tonight to prepare myself for what is to come.
Congratulations again, and all the best.
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February 4th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Congratulations. I just finished your newest and it was wonderful. I have also been wanting to see more of Tyber. You have so many stories that need to be told. All the best to you.
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February 5th, 2008 at 12:48 am
Iv had a feeling all week! Last week I finally got Familiar touch and so I decided to reread all the previous books in the series, because I hadn’t read them in YEARS. As I was enjoying them I started thinking… am I ever going to read Treads story? Ever find out what happens to Dariq? Whats Rejars destiny? Brygar? Will it be more years and years of waiting to read one of my favorite authors? Does litigation really take this long? (I know the system is slow, but deeyaaaam!)It was getting depressing with each book, and then I went on your site 2 days ago and noticed that it was in construction so I had a feeling of hope! I swear my first thought was….its got to be over, it just has to be. and it is! Congrats! Anyway I’ve concluded that I’m psychic….. or just lucky!
I just hope you have a couple or 20 books ready and waiting for publishing
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February 5th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Hi there!
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Just needed to drop by (again -yep, the little frenchy with the champagne bottle lol) to say thank you for death by ploot ploot… Got the book yesterday morning (while at work, damnation! Couldn’t start it right away!). Thank you for sending it so fast. And I’m pretty pleased to see that it’s protected with a code and all, pretty neat thing imho…
Sooo.. Back to the story in itself. Finished it already. It was defintely too short. But then, your books always are, forcing me to read each of them twice in a row (ok, so, no one is holding a gun at my back…. But I just can’t help myself ^^) or starting the serie all over again (which I’m presently doing with koats….).
Got only one word to tell you….
MORE!
More death by ploot ploot (that title cracked me up and my co-renter is still tring to figure why i was rolling on the floor yesterday evening….), more of those aviaran males, of those adventures, and more of your twisted humor that i enjoy so much (the neighbours too by the way.. Wonder if they might start getting worried and call the asylum for me…
Hum.. Where am I leading already? Ah yes.. I had one serious question (yes, IT does happen.. Sometimes…
. Do you know if your books where ever translated in french? And if so, by whom? My co-renter wants to read your stories, but she can’t read in english to save her life (when you think that the sign to point out the exit if there is a fire are sometimes in english here, that sentence takes on a new whole dimension…
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Well, I’ll leave you now. In peace….(who exclaimed ‘at last!’…?)
I’m sending you a mail with a few more questions at qask89 … I really hope you’ll be able to answer me..
Thanks again for the plootploot (and back to more laughter.. ^^)
See ya..
Katel
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February 5th, 2008 at 11:44 am
I am sooooo excited for you Dara. I can not wait to read more of your work, and having MOD back is the best part. Happy reading to all of your fans, and happy writing to you.
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February 5th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Congrats sweetie!
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February 5th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Dara!!! Grand congratulations to you! I feel as if my long-lost family has been returned to me! I can’t wait to go back into the world of MOD. We need you to keep us all sane in our hectic lives! THANK YOU
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Dear Dara,
Oh My God!! That is fabulous news, and I am so happy
that you are finally out of the financial rangling
that you were going through. I am also ecstatic that
you get to keep your original stotylines for the
Matrix of Destiny Series.
And what a Happy New Year it is!!!
Love from one of your faithful readers,
Kelli from DC
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Both my Mom and I are very excited about the good news!
We loved reading all of your books and sharing all of the fabulous journeys you took us with your characters.
Again, very happy that you’re finally free, and can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next!
Yeah!
Julia & Carol
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Dara’s characters are Kleenex handy, drool worthy sexy!
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Congratulations!!!
The best woman won! I look forward to seeing you again in bookstores very, very soon!
Warmest sincerity,
Kelley
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Yes!!! I am so excited! I have just tried to look at the website and Town Crier is still being renovated. When will we find out when your books are coming out??
So excited I bought your Valentine’s web book.
Your very happy fan,
Amanda
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
thank you for the super fast delivery….please keep writing! Paula
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Dear Dara Good for you. Im glad your problems have been sorted out.
Take care
Tracey
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Hi Dara and Cory!
Thats brilliant news I’m so pleased to hear it’s all sorted and we should get new DJ books soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I ordered the ebook and can’t wait for it to arrive.
Just a small Q from your email (below) where are your new boards? I found Dara’s blog by following the link but no boards, can you tell me where to go to find it please.
Thanks
and congrats again on the great news
Rachel
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Yeahhhhh!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mariselle
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Congratulations! I look forward to reading more of your books. Kathy
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
I am very pleased to hear of your settlement. I want to ask if you will be writing anymore books about the planet Aviara? I really enjoy those books you have written so far and eagerly await more of the same. Please advise if you will be writing more. Thank you in advance. Arnella
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Wonderful; news!!!! Your Familiars must be watching over you. Please keep on sending newsletters, book publish dates….
Yollee
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Dearest Dara,
I have one thing to say: YES!
From ONE OF your MILLIONS of FANS,
Kathy
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I’ve been thinking of you lately and hearing this good news is wonderful.
I’m looking forward to more stories… And thank you.
Lisa
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
BIG CONGRATULATIONS. LOOKING FORWARD TO MANY MORE NEW AND EXCITING NOVELS. I LOVE ALL YOUR WORKS BUT RITUAL OF PROOF IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE, HOPE YOU WILL DO A SEQUEL.
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Hi
Thank you so much for this information and for sorting out you publishers! It’s about time they saw the light and your readers can resume reading about all their favourite characters. I hope you’ve been working on them and they’re ready for publication?
Regards
Valerie
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
WOOOOO HOOOOO I can’t wait till your next book come out. Please keep me updated. Ihave been on pins and needle wondering if I would read an Familar story or if you would ever revist Tyber again. Can’t wait
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Hey Dara,
This is extremely joyous news indeed! Congratulations. I am so glad that this rather large bump in the road is over for you and you can now pursue your dreams. As always, I look forward to all your wonderful stories!
Patience.
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February 5th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Oh, Dara, I’m so glad! I do love your work so. I glad you prevailed. Can’t
wait for your books to start rolling out again.
May the Muse Be With You
Carolyn
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February 6th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Dara, AWESOME NEWS! I have been heartsick at the thought of never reading TRAED’S story and visiting the wonderful world of MOD again. The download was a wonderful taste of what is to come. Can hardly wait!
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February 7th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Congrats on the settlement with Dorchester. Looking forward to all of the future releases of the Matrix series. I missed out on the Familar’s Touch. Hopefully enough of us will request it so you can reprint. lol
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February 7th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Congratulations!! Wow, way to hang in there! It’s great to know that your artistic talent will once again be able to shine on us all – I have truly missed your incredible stories.
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February 8th, 2008 at 4:16 am
Dara
I’m so glad you are back. I just got done reading Death by Ploot Ploot. It was a great! Can’t wait to read some more MOD and catching up with Tyber, hopefully??
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February 8th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Who will you now be publishing through? Will you be doing just e-books? Any signings coming up?
Will you be doing any chats in the Great Hall anytime soon?
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February 8th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
I’m so glad for you, Dara! I loved your story of the Ploot Ploot! Will you have it in a book form to add to my collection of your books? I can’t wait for your novels to come out in print!
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February 10th, 2008 at 4:26 am
Death by Ploot Ploot! Haaa! “And to the victor..”
Fantastic job Dara. Was wonderful to be back in MOD.
Can’t wait for the revenge of ploot ploot. hee. wubwub.
E
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February 10th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
thrilling news!!
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February 10th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I look forward to the next book in what ever format that might be.
Katrina
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February 10th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
I am looking forward to buying Dara’s new books, she is on my auto buy list.
Thanks Janie.
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February 10th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
I am a great Dara Joy fan and hope to see her in the Mass Trade book business again soon!
Susan
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February 10th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Dara I’m glad everything turned out all right for you. I’m glad. I cant wait for yu next book. Btw Death by Ploot Ploot was so awesome, I didn’t realize how much i I missed reading about the original characters.. Also I can’t wait to see what happens with Traed, He always was my favorite…Well Welcome back you too, and It’s good to finally be able to know that hopefully their will be books about the MOD series with no hassles for Dara in the future.
A fan from the beginning
Shelley
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February 10th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
THANK YOU. I LOVED THE STORY. THANKS, KATHLEEN
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February 10th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Would you mind letting Dara know that I very much enjoyed reading this story? I have to admit, when I first saw the title, I was a bit…uh…befuddled by it. Of course, after reading the story, the title makes perfect sense! It was a wonderful story, and Dara writing at her best. I’ve always enjoyed that joke…
Shari
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February 10th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Loved the book and will be looking out for the promised future releases.
Julie
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February 10th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
If you can, please tell Dara how happy I am for her. I cannot wait to read more from her.
Sincerely,
Holly
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February 10th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been seriously missing Traed and Tyber.
Also I am fascinated to see if you will be turning Ritual of Proof into a series.
I have also missed all the characters we came to love in the Matix and “High” books. What about Mills and Stan’s brother (the good-looking Mazurski)? Do they hit it off! Why does Tyber call his Wizard Yaniff? I want to meet more of the Mist. I LOVE cats and I love how you have turned them into a species. I could go on and on and on……
I am seriously psyched or is that physiced. Who cares if spelling is not my strong point look where it got Zanita
Welcome back, Tanya.
PS I think Traeds love should be named Ta’ Niya. I think the name has a certain ring.
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February 11th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Dear Dara,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! i
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February 12th, 2008 at 1:15 am
Yay! This is wonderful news. I’m so excited for all of us. Congratulations!
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February 13th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Thanks to all of you! These posts are amazing. I will say again, it is a pleasure to write for you. Right now we are looking into even more ways to improve and add to the site. We want to give you what YOU want so if you have any ideas (we love off the wall ideas, so don’t let that stop you) please send them to Cory at qask89@prodigy.net.
Best,
Dara
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February 14th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Hey Guys, posting the new site location/link in obvious places on this site would be very helpful. Thanks, E.
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February 14th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
I love ready your books and I think I have them all even the self published ones. I just purchased a Kindle from Amazon and I’m hoping you will put your stories in that format.
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February 16th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Thank you. I was very excited to read that Ms. Joy will be publishing again.
Gretchen
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February 16th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Hello Dara,
Congratulations! I am very VERY happy to hear that this nonsense has been cleared up…I hope it was cleared in your favor. I can’t wait to begin reading your books again!
Again congratulations,
Gabrielle
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February 16th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I really don’t want to miss all the exciting things that are going to happen now that Dara is back. I am SO thrilled for her.
Could you tell her that?
All her fans must be jumping for joy, (*grin*) – I know I am.
Looking forward to more Dara News.
Gushing Regards,
Michele
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February 16th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
i really enjoy her books and am excited for her.. she deserves all of her success.
Valarie
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February 16th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Hi Dara,
I am sooo pleased to hear that there is FINALLY a settlement! I has been so long. People with your great talent should be recognized for your efforts and appreciated fully. Artists should never be exploited, everyone who has ever tried to write a book will know the difficulty in this task. I’m so relieved!
Maple
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February 16th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Please tell Dara that I loved it!
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February 16th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Dear Dara,
This is truly wonderful news.
Not just because I wanted to read the next installment of the Matrix series but, because no artist, in any medium, should be denied the right to and access to express there GOD given talent; the right to enjoy in full all the benefits afforded and due all the hard work!
I look forward to many years of reading your continued work; and, hopefully meeting you at book tours and conventions in the near future.
With much affection and admiration,
Stacie
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February 19th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Dara I am thrilled for you. I can only immagine how difficult this has been.
You, in my opinion, have set the standard for all others. I am so happy I will be able to enjoy new stories from you. MOD is a series that deserves to be continued.
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February 20th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Thank you!!! Death by Ploot Ploot floored me. Such a great story, and many laugh out loud moments. Love your work Dara and welcome back.
Lynne
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February 20th, 2008 at 12:32 am
Am glad to hear the lawsuit situation has been resolved. I hope you guys have some sense of relief and satisfaction.
Just wanted to thank you for the new ebook. I have so enjoyed Dara’s books.
Thanks guys,
Valorie
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February 20th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Thank you so much! This made my day!
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February 20th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
This is some awesome news. Loved the new book and can’t wait for your future books.
Gracie
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February 20th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I loved the title Death by Ploot Ploot. Had me laughing the whole time through the book.
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February 21st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Can’t wait to read your new books. Hopefully, we will have a few new MOD books and whatever else Dara intends to give us.
Anne
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February 21st, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Love all your work
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February 21st, 2008 at 11:37 pm
I am so relieved to hear your troubles are over. Here’s hoping for many of a great reads from you.
Linda P.
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February 23rd, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Fantastic news. So when can we expect more MOD books?
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February 23rd, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Good to hear your problems are over. I have not purchased Death by Ploot Ploot yet, but will. Can’t wait to read it.
Regards,
Bethany
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February 24th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Death by Ploot Ploot was fantastic. Loved the book as much as That Familiar Touch.
Diana
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February 25th, 2008 at 1:45 am
WOO HOOO!!!!! This is some happy news. Can’t wait to read your new books.
Debbi
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February 25th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Can’t wait to hear about your new books to be released.
Thanks,
Carry
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
I’ve been a fan since I first found my copy of “Knight of a Trillion Stars” in a used book store and took it home. I still have that book and all but the newest one. I’ll be adding that one soon. I too, would like more of Traed’s story. Also, what are the chances of putting the Matrix series on film? Please keep me up to date on the news. Thanks. Linda B
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Hi Ms.Joy.
I enjoy reading your books.
Elizabeth U
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I have several of your earlier books on the MOD and just ordered “Ploot, Ploot” Cant wait to see how they all are. I am especial interested in Traed. There is a story there I think.
Patty
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I Love Your Books, Mine to Take is my Favorite, Can’t wait for some new books, Are we going to be reading Traed and Dariq’s Stories Soon?
Terra
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Oh My Gosh! I am soooo excited! I can’t wait to get another MOD book! Seems as if the wait has been forever! Thank goodness it’s over! Reading a Dara Joy book is akin to eating chocolate.., you can’t get enough!
Teresa B.
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
I can’t wait for a new book to come out! Any ideas when?
Kathy
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
I would also like to ask if you are going to continue your books. Its been years since they have came out and I am dying to for more. Such as another in the story of Tyber and Zanita. Also I am wondering if Rejars very interesting brother is going to have his own book? Thanks..
Love Blood and Kisses
Peaches
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
I was so glad to hear the news! I can’t wait to read what you have in store for us in the near future!
Mitzi
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
When is your next book coming out?
Jewels
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Is there going to be any more of the Rejar adventures?
I love all your books, and am looking forward to the new one.
I will be glad when I can get them in the stores!
Coleen
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Glad to here your good news. It will make the reading world a better place again. Can’t wait to read what’s next.
Pixie
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Enjoyed Death by Ploot Ploot. Was like visiting an old friend. Keep up the good work and looking forward to next publication.
Thanks, Barbie
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Dara’s characters are Kleenex handy, drool worthy sexy!
Marjorie
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
I want more quality books!
Jodi
Your number 1 fan!
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Thank goodness, the Charl continues. I had almost given up hope of ever reading the newest addition to the Matrix series. “Knights of a Trillion Stars” continues and will forever be the one book I will never tire of or get rid of. It will remain in my favorite collection of books. Thanks so much for the series.
Yvonne
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
I love all your books
Gr8 reads xxxx
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Dara, I can’t tell you how happy I am for you. I have read and re-read your books too many times to count. Your stories are original and your characters are wonderful ( and yummy! ) I’m delighted that your Matrix of Destiny series is back. Best Wishes to you and I can’t wait for Traed. ; )
Michelle
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
CONGRATULATIONS! Your books have always been worth the wait. I look forward to your many new books and enjoy re-reading the old ones. You are truely one of a kind and deserve all the really great things in life!
Best Wishes!
Annice
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
congrats on it and will be awaiting for your books love your writing and allways an avid fan and soooooo enjoy your books rstasik
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
I’m thrilled you are back and I can’t wait for the next Saga’s novel. Congrats!
Thank you,
Kerry
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Dara, I’ve read and re-read all your book. Looking forward to reading some more! Thanks for all your books!
Jen
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Congratulations on the settlement.
Hope your books go from strength to strength.
Jill
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
I look forward to seeing new books in the book stores. Sharon
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March 8th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Hi I was just wondering if there was going to be a book about Traed soon or a continuation of the Rejar s
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March 8th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I enjoyed the story.
Thank you,
Shannon
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March 8th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
When Traed is going to get his story on paper?
Linda K.
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March 8th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
The story’s great so far. It’s great visiting the Matrix of Destiny universe again. Many, many thanks to Dara Joy for her incredible stories and characters.
Carol B
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March 8th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
What a great day to begin my day! Wishing Dara continued success, health and joy!
Margarita
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March 8th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Please tell me that I have not missed Tread’s Story. I have been waiting and wondering. I have the first three matrix books. I love your Matrix stories. My favorite of all three is Mine to take. Love it.
Lesley
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March 8th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Glad your back!!
Marcia
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March 8th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Dara,
JOY JOY JOY Yipeeeee Yahhhoooo ….. she finally won her suit…. lady it never should have happened.. You are one of the greats and they don’t know what they were talking about… but I’m so glad that you can start publishing again at a house.. When Is Death by Ploot PLoot i love that going to be out in book form…. I can’t sit and read at the computer… Weeee need it out in book form lol lol lol
sincerely and welcome back,,
val
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March 8th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
I’ve been a fan since I first found my copy of “Knight of a Trillion Stars” in a used book store and took it home. I still have that book and all but the newest one. I’ll be adding that one soon. I too, would like more of Traed’s story. Also, what are the chances of putting the Matrix series on film? Please keep me up to date on the news. Thanks.
Linda B
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September 9th, 2010 at 7:53 am
I’M SO GLAD EVERYTHING IS GOING BETTER YOU. I’VE BEEN A FAN FOR MANY YEARS AND CAN’T WAIT TO READ YOUR NEW BOOKS. THANKS FOR STAYING STRONG AND NOT GIVING UP. PLEASE ADD ME TO THE MAILING LIST. CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS
AMY
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March 16th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Congratulation on a great “Resistance” fight for your rights. Winning brings joy and its own responsibility to be gracious with all future business dealings. It should make writing new book easier and I am looking forward to the next book.
Best wishes for the future
Ursula
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March 16th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
I’m thrilled for Dara.
Many thanks!
Bonnie
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March 16th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I loved the story. Can’t wait for more to follow.
Christina
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March 16th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I read “Death by Ploot, Ploot” last night. Love it by the way. I have been waiting for an update on Lorgin and Deana (Adeena). Knight of a trillion stars was the 1st Dara Joy book that I ever read and I have been reading each one ever since then. Note: I read knight of a trillion stars so much that my book started to separate and fall apart which I still keep it. But, I did buy a new one. I figured if Dara Joy ever does a book signing and I can make it that I would bringing all of my books including the 1st one I ever got that is falling apart. I hate to keep harping on it. But, will there be another sequel maybe one that concentrates on Traed ta’al Krue. I would love to read that one. Mmh. I will keep checking the website.
Have a great day.
Thanks,
Angie
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March 16th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
You made somebody really happy today
Cheers!
Andrea
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March 18th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I very much enjoyed the story.
Thank You
Kathryn
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March 18th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
You are amazing – thanks so much
Lynne
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March 20th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
I have received and read the book, it was great.
Nicky
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March 22nd, 2008 at 8:01 pm
HAVE BEEN REREADING ALL OF YOUR OLD BOOKS AND JUST WANTED TO CHECK IN AND SEE WHAT IS NEW. LOVE YOUR BOOKS.
ONE OF YOUR MANY FANS
SHEILA
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March 22nd, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Glad to have you back, love, love Matrix series, can’t wait to start reading them again, Joeanna
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March 26th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
I love your books. When I saw there was a new one coming out, I called and emailed everyone I know.
YYyeeeaaaahhhhh!!!!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
MLee
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April 2nd, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Hey D, long time no er…read? It’s been a while, but I have always enjoyed your stories. I’ve been keeping up to the best of my abilities (and affordability *lol*) though I may have lost track for a while.
Congrats on the settlement. It really was a long ‘discussion’ wasn’t it?
Heh, on another note, I’ve been expanding my romance novel tastes to ebooks too. Much easier to keep than physical books *lol* Hey, just as a point of curiousity, does any of your ‘written universes’ have ‘non-traditional’ romance groupings such as menages or slashy types? Just thought I’d ask. *lol*
I was looking at the rpg section and I was wondering, are there other shifter type characters beside the familiars?
Anyway, congratulations and keep up the talent! ^.^V
Carol D.
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April 6th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
will there ever be a story about the younf familiar that was tortured in Mine to take it was hinted at but I am hoping to hear his story as well as Traed thanks .
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April 8th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Dara
Wunnerful, wunnerful. Can’t wait for the next books, feel like I’ve been waiting for friends to come home.
Congrats
Lucy K
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April 14th, 2008 at 5:47 am
Dara,
I am so glad that all of the legal problems are over, and am just wondering if your book “Death By Ploot Ploot” will be published on paper in the future to be purchased? I also hope like everyone else to see more books in the future with your name on them! LOVE YOUR BOOKS!!!!
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April 14th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Great News, Dara
1st book I bought of yours was ‘Knight of a Trillion Stars’ since then I’ve been hooked on your books.. Soooo looking forward to the next MOD series..
All the best
Angie (London,UK) xx
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May 2nd, 2008 at 2:36 pm
DARA,
DO YOU KNOW IF YOU WILL BE RERELEASING WILDCAT ARROWS AND THAT FAMILIAR TOUCH? I WAS UNABLE TO GET EITHER ONE AND WOULD LIKE TO READ THEM. I HAVE EVERYTHING ELSE YOU HAVE WRITTEN AND HAVE JUST ORDERED THE NEWEST ONE.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR BRILLIANT STORIES!
KRISTEN
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May 17th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
hi dara just stop by to check if you are realising another book soon and to read the comments posted.congrats for a job well done ,and looking forward to reading more of your books.please ,if you can publish death by ploot ploot in paper back ,iwouldlovethat, as i would like to add it to my book collection .i know it might be expensive but i am willing to pay for it.
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May 23rd, 2008 at 9:17 pm
yeeeesssssss. Congrats on the settelment. I have every book you put out including Wildcat Arrows and That Familiar touch. Loved them and can not wait for your next printed book. I just purchased Death by Ploot Ploot. Cant wait to read it. Again Congrats. It been a long long ride.
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June 18th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
WELCOME BACK DARA…..I have been waiting on pins and needles for the next installment of Knight of a Trillion Stars. I am still waiting for more…Of course the more you give the more I want to read. When will another hard copy come out? Please let us know soon.
I love all that you have written and would not have missed any for the world. I have all of your books.
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June 20th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
I have just read Knight of a Trillion Stars, Rejar, and Mine to Take on a break from school. It took me 4 days as I read them non-stop! My mother got me to read them, and she warned me that there might not be another book to continue the story. We were both excited beyond words to find out that there is more to come from the Matrix of Destiny characters! I am in awe of the intricate details, the languages, the customs, the mysteries that have you waiting for the next book before you even finish the one you are reading, the whole other universe you have created! Of every book I have ever read, of every movie I have ever seen, nothing compares to what you have created! The romance, the comedy, the adventure! I hope their will be a story about Traed soon! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity, your passion, and your heart with us!
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Rebecca reply on June 25th, 2008:
Yes, the intricate detail and the wonderful characters always bring me back wanting more.
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June 22nd, 2008 at 3:33 pm
I hope Dara Joy will soon publish more books. They are Keepers!
Faye
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August 11th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
I am thrilled to hear that you have finally settled. I hope that you feel that the weight of the world has been lifted off of you. I can’t wait for your new books. I have bought all but “Death by Ploot Ploot”. I just hope that will still be available when I finally have the money. LOL.
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September 1st, 2008 at 5:46 am
Aloha Ms Joy,
I am so excited to hear that you have won your suite against The Big Bad Publishers. I am an avid MOD fan & have read all three books 3 times each at least. i have been waiting for Traed’s Story for forever . I guess I like the strong silent type. I have told several friends about your novels & they have loved them also. We all are happy for you & that you are free to continue to share more great (& sexy) stories from Aviara.
Much Mahalo & Blessings from A fan in Hawaii
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September 4th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I just wanted to pop on to say congragulations!
I became your fan many years ago through my mom and my books are almost crumbling, I have read and reread them so many times. When I heard you were free to publish again I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face!
I’ve purchased Death by Ploot Ploot, and all of your other books, but missed out on the other stories you wrote on this site…will you be making them available to the public again?
I’m sooo excited and, from the looks of all of your fans comments, I’m not the only one…can’t wait to read your next book!!
*jumps up and down excitedly*
Good luck!!!!!!!!
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September 11th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
been waiting soooooooooo long for new books obviously I’m not the only one !!!! any chance of a publication date yet ?
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September 16th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Dara,
Congrats on the settlement. Like a previous fan wrote, I came to know you as “the other author” in a JAK book. Turns out I liked your story better. From then on I would hunt down any book that you wrote. They are all prominent on my KEEPER shelf. I’ve read and reread them so many times over the years that the pages are starting to fall out.
I adore the MOD and Energy series. Unfortunately, I was unable to get copies of “The Familiar Touch” or “Wildcat”. I hope that you’ll be able to mass publish them. I just ordered “DBPP”. I can’t wait to get it. From other posts I’ll have to make sure that I don’t read it on the bus on the way to work. I also hope that you’ll continue the world you created in “Ritual of Proof”.
Looking forward to your next book.
Congrats again and Happy Writing,
Kate
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September 21st, 2008 at 8:51 pm
OMG!!!
My mother got me started reading your MOD series and I absolutly fell in love with it. By far some of the best books I have ever read. So disappointed when I thought the series wasn’t going to be finished. My mother said it feels like she has been waiting in aniticipation just short of forever for the rest of the stories. Now that she knows you are continuing them, well both of us are beyond exciting. So wishing you good writing, and well be waiting.
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January 16th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Thank God!!!! I’v been one of the desperate millions awaiting more MOD stories. Dara Joy – you are incomparable and I’m celebrating your return to tradtional publishing, although I love your ebooks. I’m so happy Dorcester finally came to their senses. May you have many more books with which to delight us!!!!!
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April 26th, 2009 at 1:49 am
Are you planning to do a book for the familer that was left for dead in mine to take.
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May 19th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Traed, Traed, Traed!!! I can’t say it enough, I have been waiting patiently for a long time to read his story. So, please, please write it soon. Congratulations on your settlement, so happy for you, even happier for me!
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October 7th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
This is some of the best news you could give us Dara! I’ve been an avid follower from the start at Dorchester and you were my very fav author back then. I’m really looking forward to reading you on a traditional book again! Please post soon about books you’ll publish that way
Thank you!
Andie
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June 20th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
when will you ever write another matrix book. i know you did death by ploot ploot which was a ok short story, and the fimilar touch was good but what about triad? when will you write like you did those first 3 books? what about the unknown half dead fimilar? it has been a long time since the settlement.
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July 6th, 2010 at 6:00 am
Dear Dara,
Welcome back!!! You have been greatly missed! I have bought what I could on line of your self-published books, but I’m glad to see your finally able to go main stream again & am possitivly twitching with anticipation for more of the Matrix seiries books to be released! Again, I’ve missed you very, very much. I need my Familiars!
Forever an Avid Fan,
Kara
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