tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post5028480758236613789..comments2024-03-22T18:03:13.028+07:00Comments on Chord Gitar: Guest - Gabriella HewittYuki Rijkiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10334294289608982794noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-8867455520502642392011-02-26T11:37:50.077+07:002011-02-26T11:37:50.077+07:00That's so cool - many thanks!
DebbieThat's so cool - many thanks!<br />DebbieDebbie Herbertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-62786795276063730202011-02-26T06:39:32.022+07:002011-02-26T06:39:32.022+07:00Lynda, thanks for having me and a huge thanks to e...Lynda, thanks for having me and a huge thanks to everyone who took time to read my post!<br /><br />Debbie, congratulations and I'll be in touch. ( :Gabriella Hewitthttp://www.GabriellaHewitt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-45826934186819568482011-02-25T22:16:57.967+07:002011-02-25T22:16:57.967+07:00Thanks so much for being with us Gabriella! Your b...Thanks so much for being with us Gabriella! Your book sounds wonderful and made its way to the top of my To-Be-Purchased List.<br /><br />To all, thanks for stopping by and thanks for participating in Gabriella's giveaway. She's selected Debbie Herbert as her winner.<br /><br />Debbie, Gabriella will be contacting you shortly. Congrats!Lynda K. Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02359454130425927874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-46651387831340656022011-02-23T05:06:59.794+07:002011-02-23T05:06:59.794+07:00donnas--thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you e...donnas--thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Research takes time but often it can bring up all kinds of interesting facts.<br /><br />Jill--I really had to cringe through a few scenes. I just don't do violence, even staged violence, all that well. LOL! But I have to admit the concept of pitting two fighters based on their training and weapons is a fascinating one.<br /><br />Roni--It's great to see you here! Since most fighters are men, you get to see lots of abs and such on Deadliest Warriors. Break out that popcorn! ( :Gabriella Hewitthttp://www.GabriellaHewitt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-13901333462093521932011-02-23T01:50:15.848+07:002011-02-23T01:50:15.848+07:00Great post! I'm in the "sexy abs" c...Great post! I'm in the "sexy abs" camp...nothing more dangerous! LOL. I'll have to make a point of checking out Deadliest Weapons. Lord knows TV's boring most nights! Best of luck with this series!<br /><br />Roni Lynneperisquire30https://www.blogger.com/profile/00539552981194679045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-43668648233842339242011-02-22T21:00:28.233+07:002011-02-22T21:00:28.233+07:00Nice post! I saw that episode of Deadliest Warrior...Nice post! I saw that episode of Deadliest Warrior. My hubby is a fan of the battle scenes and I find the cultural details fascinating. Love seeing handmade weapons. I had no idea there were Aztecs or chupacabras in Puerto Rico.Jill Sorensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13780655429244358019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-86821198009574878552011-02-22T12:48:28.113+07:002011-02-22T12:48:28.113+07:00Great post. You really have done your research an...Great post. You really have done your research and thanks for sharing what you know in an interesting manner. <br /><br />Dark Waters sounds great. Looking forward to checking it out.<br /><br />bacchus76 at myself dot comdonnashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15468804026216474775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-55340959472522568132011-02-22T06:10:12.603+07:002011-02-22T06:10:12.603+07:00Paty--Did you find some cool Mayan weapons in your...Paty--Did you find some cool Mayan weapons in your research? Glad this post has inspired you. ( :<br /><br />Gabby--watch the episode on Spike TV and you'll get an idea of how much damage they can do. For primitive weapons they are effective. Glad you enjoyed the excerpt!Gabriella Hewitthttp://www.GabriellaHewitt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-45997988763123659992011-02-22T05:32:41.165+07:002011-02-22T05:32:41.165+07:00Oh yeah! Those bad boys look like they can definit...Oh yeah! Those bad boys look like they can definitely do some damage, I've always been into swords myself especially samurai swords and some of the ones used in movies.<br /><br />I also like the bow and arrows, great way to cause long distance damage. The book sounds kind of intriguing, I'm always looking for new reading material.Gabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239198794692068127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-8718400635382133792011-02-22T05:23:39.208+07:002011-02-22T05:23:39.208+07:00Great post. I started an action adventure series w...Great post. I started an action adventure series with an anthropologist as the heroine. The first book was set around the Mayans and the next one is in the heart of the Aztecs so this is great info for me to start thinking about the next book.Paty Jagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257614436422105729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-51308760034176691722011-02-22T05:03:26.986+07:002011-02-22T05:03:26.986+07:00Karin--I watched Deadliest Warrior where they comp...Karin--I watched Deadliest Warrior where they compared an Aztec Jaguar Warrior to a Zande Warrior. They show how the Maquahuitl can decapitate a horse (fake one, thankfully) and do a mock battle. I'm not sure how many times I closed my eyes! LOL!<br /><br />Jessa--expect to see lots of books w/ an end of the world theme next year. I know Samhain is putting an anthology together. And writers' imaginations are definitely dangerous weapons! ( :Gabriella Hewitthttp://www.GabriellaHewitt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-11583063333919490342011-02-22T04:35:31.272+07:002011-02-22T04:35:31.272+07:00Just looking at the pix gives me great ideas. Most...Just looking at the pix gives me great ideas. Mostly involving mayhem ;)<br /><br />I think my cover designer hates me for the weird weapons I've found. But I think it's good to stretch their skills!<br /><br />Congrats on the upcoming books! Hopefully the world doesn't end in 2012.Jessa Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569827979530923930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-4211583330550475682011-02-22T00:46:49.096+07:002011-02-22T00:46:49.096+07:00Great excerpt! I really love all the information a...Great excerpt! I really love all the information about the ancient weapons - it is truly fascinating. I love watching Deadliest Warrior simply because of all the historical detail they go into.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00507549045262003945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-23280518615937471232011-02-21T22:25:35.219+07:002011-02-21T22:25:35.219+07:00Thanks Robin. Look forward to seeing you in March!...Thanks Robin. Look forward to seeing you in March!<br /><br />It's bedtime here in Japan. I'll check back in the morning. Have a great day!Gabriella Hewitthttp://www.GabriellaHewitt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-65785340929825048452011-02-21T22:04:02.676+07:002011-02-21T22:04:02.676+07:00Excellent information! Always something new to lea...Excellent information! Always something new to learn from research, and your use of the ancient weaponry is quite creative. I'll definitely be dropping by the blog for March Madness!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674840464716850260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-69782215171830735362011-02-21T21:46:49.617+07:002011-02-21T21:46:49.617+07:00Thanks Debbie for stopping by. These weapons give ...Thanks Debbie for stopping by. These weapons give you chills and thrills, at least they do me. ( :<br /><br />Rayne, it's great to have your input as I know that you've done lots of research on weapons and fighting. Very cool that you've actual hands-on experience with an atlatl and good point about it being a gender equalizer. I'm going to have to remember that.Gabriella Hewitthttp://www.GabriellaHewitt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-58661022910340107702011-02-21T21:40:03.306+07:002011-02-21T21:40:03.306+07:00I've used an atlatl for spear-throwing. It rea...I've used an atlatl for spear-throwing. It really makes the spear fly with more power, faster and further. <br /><br />I'm not sure if it aids accuracy. It didn't for me. :-(<br /><br />Several cultures invented spear-throwers independently from each other. It appears that wherever throwing spears were developed, the spear-thrower was invented before long. <br /><br />It's just like bread-beaking, which was also invented in several parts of the world. Of course, spear-thrower is called differently in different parts of the world: woomera, atlatl, etc. We don't know what stone age people called it because they didn't leave written records. <br />The designs were very similar, with just minor regional differences.<br /><br />Spear-throwers are great equalisers. They enable a woman to throw a spear with as much force as a man does, and thus making her an equally capable hunter. I'm in favour of this. :-)Rayne Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13992900621890391763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28436164.post-43873418796847774972011-02-21T21:21:20.273+07:002011-02-21T21:21:20.273+07:00I've a fascination with primitive weapons - es...I've a fascination with primitive weapons - especially knives and such made of obsidian. Thanks Gabriella Hewitt for the information and book excerpt! I'll certainly be checking your website for your March event.<br />Debbie HerbertDebbie Herbertnoreply@blogger.com