tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post7230280665149513894..comments2024-02-19T05:55:59.911+03:00Comments on Desperate in Dubai - The Blog Turned Book: Chapter Twenty-Two – When it rains, it pours.Ghost Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18361758796896345706noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-53823449882412048132010-02-27T22:45:29.987+03:002010-02-27T22:45:29.987+03:00Anon: The fact that certain nationalities are cons...Anon: The fact that certain nationalities are considered second class citizens compared to others is an unfortunate reality here in the UAE.Ghost Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361758796896345706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-83983587424578317192010-02-27T20:04:24.038+03:002010-02-27T20:04:24.038+03:00it's a bit irritating to actually know that Fi...it's a bit irritating to actually know that Filipinas are known to be maids - worse, being a second class one... but did u know that Filipinos are far more intelligent than most emiratis?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-83940112965572621862009-12-10T23:34:16.700+03:002009-12-10T23:34:16.700+03:00Thanks for your comments :) I*imaginate, I will de...Thanks for your comments :) I*imaginate, I will definitely work on 'hyping' the ending up when I get round to editing.... but as for the rest, no can do cos something different is gonna happen :)Ghost Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361758796896345706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-38622596289466078862009-12-10T22:44:06.386+03:002009-12-10T22:44:06.386+03:00I'm not one to criticise - you asked for comme...I'm not one to criticise - you asked for comments :) <br /><br />Perhaps you could heighten the climax of when she finds out at the end that 'Humaid' is 'Humaid'? It was a little abrupt...it could have been a complete coincidence and the 'if' can be played on, if mentioned at all in the same chapter....<br /><br />I was expecting she wouldn't even notice it's him, but he would notice it's her when they meet....and then another plot would unfold...(lol & cheeky grin hehe)<br /><br />sorry about the 'heighten climax' bit LOL!<br /><br />I really love this whole 'book' - I notice the way you write has changed, esp. with this chapter. More dialogue, which gives more 'background' and relevant info. <br /><br />I hope you enjoy writing it as much as I, and many of your other fans, enjoy reading it, and I wish you the very best of luck.<br /><br />xi*maginatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768590735811322295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-81298129011232363402009-12-02T13:58:04.921+03:002009-12-02T13:58:04.921+03:00Very good book. I have enjoyed reading it.
But i h...Very good book. I have enjoyed reading it.<br />But i have to say it has put me off middle eastern men totally. lol :SSalouanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-29634911088971835122009-11-30T02:29:08.515+03:002009-11-30T02:29:08.515+03:00I think this smashing novel is a straightforward o...I think this smashing novel is a straightforward one, written without reference to heavy-handed symbolism. <br /><br />Nevertheless, I think the story of Lady Luxe is kind of the story of Dubai itself ... and the story of Dubai is the whole story of the 21st century writ small. <br /><br />Scarcely noticing in the midst of high living & reckless good times, Dubai has painted itself into a corner. All of the bling in the world will not set things to right again! <br /><br />Let's hope that both Dubai and its feisty heroine pull through the looming crisis! :^)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-14783357877172074772009-11-27T18:03:28.002+03:002009-11-27T18:03:28.002+03:00Hey,
Absolutely riveting writing. The story is coo...Hey,<br />Absolutely riveting writing. The story is cool too, but seriously, you're a great detail-oriented writer. I absolutely miss having the peace of mind to write (hell I miss having the time to party like your characters haha). Hope you get published!Trevelyanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514754986666003309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-23843905358551860482009-11-24T13:00:19.360+03:002009-11-24T13:00:19.360+03:00ive just read the whole thing in one go and am itc...ive just read the whole thing in one go and am itching for more.Xenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505299382760924708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-21677097111830745682009-11-24T12:56:37.878+03:002009-11-24T12:56:37.878+03:00GW it's getting hotter and hotter.. loved the ...GW it's getting hotter and hotter.. loved the character developing and can't wait for next chapter. Loved the length too. scgirl driverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517502869789902352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-63419067214417180472009-11-24T08:45:34.442+03:002009-11-24T08:45:34.442+03:00Hey everyone,
Thank you so much for your comments...Hey everyone,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your comments! I know this chapter was a lot slower than usual, and maybe you think that the plot didn't advance as much as it usually does...But I wanted to spend time developing characters. LL's chapters are usually too fast paced with loads happening, you don't really get a chance to just slow down and see what her life/family is usually like.<br /><br />Anyways, I haven't started working on the next chapter yet unfortunately, but I know what's going to happen and I think it's pretty interesting!<br /><br />Sorry about the RSS thing...I'm technologically disabled and I think I did something wrong. I also think I've fixed it but I don't know.. :sGhost Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361758796896345706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-51811100309005440462009-11-23T18:24:32.499+03:002009-11-23T18:24:32.499+03:00great chap
same thing happening to me as above tw...great chap<br /><br />same thing happening to me as above two commentorsSafiyyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645734578630172118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-28878545774360789792009-11-23T13:40:39.506+03:002009-11-23T13:40:39.506+03:00I've noticed the same as media.. are you adver...I've noticed the same as media.. are you advertising like that?Jazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829316419161424243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-57828293130459798872009-11-23T03:43:59.241+03:002009-11-23T03:43:59.241+03:00i just noticed something weird going on with the R...i just noticed something weird going on with the RSS - it now publishes random Technorati articles instead of your blog. You should take a look into that.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267643422775549142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-29735605896234772142009-11-21T17:05:18.399+03:002009-11-21T17:05:18.399+03:00A great read! Truly. The little consistency issues...A great read! Truly. The little consistency issues can be dealt with (that's what editors are for!) you NEED to publish this. Blows 'Girls of Ryadh' out of the water, you are a much better writer.<br />I want to read this by the pool at the beach hotel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-66420795232338420152009-11-18T20:02:02.266+03:002009-11-18T20:02:02.266+03:00hmm...seems like lady luxe is the only one who kno...hmm...seems like lady luxe is the only one who knows exactly what's going on, everyone else is oblivious to who knows who!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-72115173178638301782009-11-17T18:12:39.147+03:002009-11-17T18:12:39.147+03:00i love it! well worth the wait :)i love it! well worth the wait :)mirrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420906014386066837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-83507034246255451122009-11-17T16:44:00.970+03:002009-11-17T16:44:00.970+03:00I love it. It's absolutely fabulous. Wish it w...I love it. It's absolutely fabulous. Wish it would never end.francescanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-35950239627451798432009-11-17T10:23:12.094+03:002009-11-17T10:23:12.094+03:00Well written, smart, witty and, most importantly, ...Well written, smart, witty and, most importantly, mysterious.Herlock Sholmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12105300517624849938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-45550881643806124112009-11-17T09:37:50.730+03:002009-11-17T09:37:50.730+03:00i'm all caught up on your story...you really s...i'm all caught up on your story...you really should write a book! <br />cant wait till the next chapter!Angie Naderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651386880719631156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-18800135584288000862009-11-16T21:18:28.801+03:002009-11-16T21:18:28.801+03:00wooww habibti was stalking ur blog 4 days lol, fin...wooww habibti was stalking ur blog 4 days lol, finally got a chapter :) and it was defintely worth the wait-coincedence tht it was the same dya my mum went to dubai<br />take care<br />salaamz<br />nazxxHijabis On Ranting Tour.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09017302125786435772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-50270398354738493582009-11-16T19:26:35.559+03:002009-11-16T19:26:35.559+03:00Stupid Mo,stupid leila.STUPID HUMAID.
Great chapt...Stupid Mo,stupid leila.STUPID HUMAID.<br /><br />Great chapter:)CathysHeathcliffenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-75419028309267191632009-11-16T12:29:32.981+03:002009-11-16T12:29:32.981+03:00hey ghostie,
just a couple of inconsistencies I n...hey ghostie,<br /><br />just a couple of inconsistencies I noticed:<br />u mentioned that rowdha has two kids- a boy and a girl. then you go on to say she spends her summers with her 'boys'. <br /><br />also that moza has only one kid. but later on they have 4 offspring between them. hehe.<br /><br />other than that, I love love love Lady Luxe. she's so devious! you're a genius :)<br /><br />do I have permission for an offshoot of Desperate in Dubai? <br /><br />http://thelasthappysinglegirl.blogspot.comhappsgirlhttp://thelasthappysinglegirl.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-13874764008438335902009-11-16T10:06:05.969+03:002009-11-16T10:06:05.969+03:00Dear Ghost Writer,
That's a wonderful and tas...Dear Ghost Writer,<br /><br />That's a wonderful and tasty chapter.<br /><br />I can't wait to read the twenty third.<br /><br />Je te souhaite une bonne journée.Scottish Baklawashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15420547984741412122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-77979092513743872562009-11-16T08:23:07.027+03:002009-11-16T08:23:07.027+03:00Love this chapter!! It's a real talent to keep...Love this chapter!! It's a real talent to keep your readers hanging and wanting more - well done!<br /><br />I know many upper-class educated peeps who would shorten cousin to cuz and use slang, especially when among their peers - I think it works and highlights the closeness of the girls' relationship.<br /><br />Can't wait for chapter 23!!! Keep it coming Ghostwriter!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533476375572864441.post-75158471337050530472009-11-16T03:46:47.172+03:002009-11-16T03:46:47.172+03:00Lady Luxe will never leave Jennifer.
She'll (...Lady Luxe will never leave Jennifer. <br />She'll (unhappily) marry, her husband will eventually take a second wife and on her spare days, as a revenge, she'll play Jennifer again.<br /><br />I sense something going on between Claudine and Mr. X, maybe...? Could work only his family would strip him from the family line, but it would be interesting seeing them together.<br /><br />;)Graciannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593146603018040508noreply@blogger.com