| Like a Gypsy my strange and wandering little book is very well traveled. From Portishead to Paris The Gypsy Chronicles has set up camp in hearts all over the world...
 Dear Readers,
Your support is a very fine thing.
Thank you for it!
 Emma This Fairy Tale book is a beautiful shining star that outshines the darkness that surrounds it. The Gypsy Chronicles shows the Gypsies in such a beautiful light when there is normally so much negative idealogy surrounding my ancestral heritage. You have done my ancestors (who were the Romani~Gypsies of New Forest, Hampshire, South East of England) proud. This Fairy Tale book is a beautiful shining star that outshines the darkness that surrounds it. I'm addicted and can't put it down!
 Maria
A, I don’t know who you are, Alison Mackie. I must thank YOU however.
I thank the DUEND in you. I thank you for Elvira. I thank you for Juan. I thank you for Estrella y Sabicas. Most of all, Alison Mackie, I thank you for ‘El Cafe de la Alegria’.
I will meet you all there, at ‘El Café de la Alegria’. BE
SURE OF THAT. El Café where everything is possible, as long as you join
naked and by naked I mean ‘leave the preconceptions at the door’. The
Café where ONLY the true selves alone, raw and without fears, fit and
feel at home. I don’t think Gitana and Tzigani are fruits of your
imagination, Alison. NO WAY. You are Gitana, Estrella, Elvira, Carlos,
Juan and YOU are El Café de La Alegria. Blessed you are, Alison Mackey,
for you are a rich person. Is that important? Yes. THAT is important.
Maria, La Tuga.
Lisa There was purity in your book that I think people today lack. I would stick with the good morals you present, I believe it can be more effective than you think.
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Grange Rutan
aka "Lady Haig" You are magic Alison and I must say I am as fascinated with you as I am with the uniqueness of The Gypsy Chronicles ...I am holding it right now, its foreign and timeless with voodoo panache. And the way you bring it to market? You are the wiz. Nobody beats you. ~ You have an IQ for sensuality my dear. Books have lives and 'The Gypsy Chronicles' has had at least 100 through the interaction of readers who have taken the time to pose in full lusty regalia for a picture holding this little gem, managing to side step reason to perpetuate this beautiful fantasy which has a life of its' own. There should be a Gitana doll for Barbie, for she too would believe.
Marion
Alison, you are an inspiration. Your book is absolutely charming....a magic spark of desire and for the 'GOODs' in life. You took life's little (love) secrets, seasoned them with tangy humour & delicately dolce passion, then wrapped them around these hot & colourful characters who wink with joy and wisdom, seemingly alive in those pages!
I finished reading The Gypsy and am still charmed...turned the last page on Wednesday and am walking on a huge rosy cloud.
 Noelle
I just wanted to say how much I am enjoying reading about the world of Gitana. What vivid and colourful characters - your words bring them to life. I really loved this book. The stories were told with such charm and a wonderful sense of humour. I felt I was a Spanish gypsy and these characters were my friends and relatives. You have a gift for making your readers love your characters!
And as you can see from the picture, inspired by the town of Ronda in TGC I chose to holiday there!
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Margie
I finished reading The Gypsy Chronicles over the weekend. What a wonderful book. I'm ready to fall in love now! I had just received TGC in the mail and took it with me to the Central Market Cafe where Erik and the Gypsy Tribe were playing. We were all on the deck outside built around some big beautiful trees. I was eating my dinner, reading my book, and listening to the wonderful gypsy music. After a couple of hours the daylight was almost gone and I had to move around several times to sit in an area that still had a sliver of light so I could keep reading. I was so captivated with the book, I did not want to stop reading! I even used that little flashlight on my keychain until that light dimmed. Then I called my friend who had recommended TGC to me, and told her how much I was enjoying the book and the music and held my cell phone near the stage so she could hear the gypsy music, too. After the music ended, I came home and stayed up until the wee hours of the morning, reading about these wonderful loving couples in the book.
RattleSnake Annie Oh my dear Alison, you are such a great writer!
I am a tough critic because I'm an avid reader and I wear my emotions on my sleeve.
You took me through many raw emotions! I have seen 100s of live flamenco shows and you have put it into words like no other writer. You should get a prize!
I wish I could express myself better about my enthusiasm for your writing, I do know that I am in the presence of greatness…. love Rattlesnake
Helena Jessie If I was wearing a hat I'd take it off to you!! Everything about The Gypsy Chronicles possesses an air of magic; the poems, the pictures, but most of all, these beautifully entrancing stories with vivid characters who seem to jump right off the page and into ones heart...I have a feeling they'll be firmly etched there for a very long time...
I have to tell you, I devoured this treatsome tome over two nights, and was particularly taken with The Story of Carlos and Sundora (Forbidden Love)...I didn't want it to end! So, when's the next installment? Your fans are waiting! Helena x
Belle
And a wonderful book it is! I read it in one sitting! Laughed and cried. I do come from gypsy blood, and this book certainly touched my heart, and my mother's as well! When will the next one be out? Cant wait! Much love to you Alison!
Prankster
Twas such to treat to come home from work today and finally have The Gypsy Chronicles in my possession.
It recaptured a purity in my heart and made me giggle as a child!
 Margarita Saian
I just received your beautiful book. What an amazing presentation - the whtie paper,the seal and the gorgeous cover! It blew me and my daughter Dasha away when we unwrapped the package. she has already claimed first turn to read it. So I will anxiously await and only DREAM in anticipation of what awaits INSIDE! Sending lots of LOVE your way! Margarita.
Roger Scannura
I am travelling, teaching and performing, and your book is with me all the time. I mention it to the audience and students. Please know I love it keep re-reading it and I really enjoy it!
Jan Ward
This is not a deep book so much as, like all good fairy tales - all fables, knows the deepest depths and plays with them...and plays with our spirit in the telling. There are no surprises - there are delights; no great illuminations - just reminders of the sublime truths we all know in our heart.
A wonderful first book about the dance of love at its most basic, and one that shows promise of immortality...
Thank you, Alison MacKie
DJ Rama
Najis Tuke Alison... I am falling in love with this story... I am not done yet... But I Love it! The Gypsy Chronicles is a treat for the imagination!!! It truly captures the mystery of being a gypsy in a real sort of way.... I'm currently with Angicaro & Raguel..I am reading much faster now..ha ha... Te
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Minna
Hola dear Alison! Just a quick note to let you know that I've been having the most wonderful time in my beloved Andalucia...This time my visit has been even more special, because I..ve had the spirit of your magical book with me. :) Love,Minna
 Lucy Lea
Latcho Divus Alison. I absolutely loved the GC, have read it twice (once in bed! and once on the beach) really inspiring totally lost myself in it, can't wait for the next installment, you are a talented missus you..much love and blessings.
Louis Mouchet
Dear Alison, I had tremendous pleasure in reading you book. It's very original and its unique poetry will stay in my dreams for a long time. Love LOUIS
Natalie
It is 1:51 a.m. I just finished your book about a minute ago. It has changed my life. It did it's magic! Like Tzigany's charmed matriomonial beds, your book has charmed my soul. Thank you so much! This myspace comment cannot express how grateful I am for having just read your book. I sensed I was going into something amazing, but wow! I can honestly say I loved it with all my heart. Last night I stayed up really late reading it and dreamed a gypsy themed dream I can't recall anymore... . I'm overwhelemed with goodness beyond words.
 Patricia
Alison, your story is truly uplifting and inspiring. I am reading The Gypsy Chronicles for the second time now and I am enjoying it more and more. Your story has many layers and now even more wisdom and humour and many more witty lines emerge. I appreciate your linguistics creativity very much. Oh, and the illustrations just make it all even better and more enjoyable.
What a great story! Wonderful characters! Beautiful storytelling! Lovely pictures! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! First I treated myself to a copy but now I know that your book is the perfect Christmas gift for my friends,too. Love your way, Patricia
Bella
Wash. DC Got your magical book two days ago and could not put it down...it was wonderful! I loved it...my sister's sister in law saw me with it, started reading the back cover and begged me to let her borrow it!
You have a unique, warm imagination and it is only a matter of time before your book catches on...
Congratulations on such fine work, much love and keep up the wild, passionate and provocative writing...I cannot wait to read Volume II!
Bella
Raena
Your Book is so wonderful! I couldn't put it down when I read it the first time. My heart gets filled with love everytime I read it! I passed it on to my sister and I brought a copy to my mother!
Staci
It really was a fairy tale.... Raguel and Angicaro's first night together...WHOA!!!!! And The Kitchen 'Tango' was intense!
My FAVORITE line: 'Women are born to love. They are born to fall in love, to be loved, and to make love.'
SOOOOOO TRUE!!!!
Manuela
I love your book - it's hard to let go of the world you created to wake up and find myself in the real world again. I enjoy reading every word of it.
Saideh
My husband is reading your book to me at night before bed and we are both enjoying that very much, he reads out loud very well and afterall, you did say it was a bedtime story for grown ups!
Neil
Absolutely wonderful. Not one of these reviews surprises me. They all work together to paint an accurate picture of a world that is both real and fantasy. Your book is like a fantastic vacation adventure that we are lucky enough to be invited along on | | .....................................................................................................
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