tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post3195554935430479137..comments2023-05-24T08:06:43.882-04:00Comments on Romance Writer's Revenge: The Fabulous Captain Jack Sparrow Is Invited to Ruin With Bronwen EvansTerri Osburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-20160504651164693192011-08-07T21:13:25.000-04:002011-08-07T21:13:25.000-04:00Flaw? Pirates have flaws?Hmmm...well, fer a pirate...Flaw? Pirates have flaws?<br><br>Hmmm...well, fer a pirate a flaw might consist a' actually wooin' a prisoner afore pressin' them against the railin'. And I could go fer 'is offerin' 'er treasure... Direct deposit ta me account in the Caymens, please.<br><br>Though, bein' the bartender on the Revenge, and a reader who 'opes ta visit the Shire in New Zealand one a' these days...me biggest flaw involves a willin'ness ta get any prisoner drunk. Aye, I actually do...share me rum.2nd Chancehttp://www.maureenobetita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-29841086926171734372011-08-08T05:09:56.000-04:002011-08-08T05:09:56.000-04:00Welcome, Bronwen, and congrats on your publishing ...Welcome, Bronwen, and congrats on your publishing success. It sounds like an intriguing series.<br><br>I like when characters still have the ability to be happy, and have decent lives, despite their flaws. They know they need to make changes, but they still manage to keep moving forward, not letting their past dictate their future. <br><br>So if I were captured by a pirate with a flaw, I'd want him to still be able to entertain me while we were locked in his cabin working out the steps to his recovery. :) It would take time, of course, plenty of it -- but it would be worth it. LOLDonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-1633813392886086762011-08-08T05:19:16.000-04:002011-08-08T05:19:16.000-04:00I would want him to be prickly and gruff, a little...I would want him to be prickly and gruff, a little rough around the edges when it comes to social situations. Being a pirate he's used to being around sailors and the sea and doesn't know how to treat a lady. I would have fun "taming" him and teaching him about manners. He may be gruff but he does have a heart. I can teach him how to dance and eat with grace :)Nanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-34076721235807045282011-08-08T05:30:17.000-04:002011-08-08T05:30:17.000-04:00What a fun interview! And we'll try not to hol...What a fun interview! And we'll try not to hold that "sold my FIRST completed MS" thing against you. LOL! Oh that we all had such natural talent. And that all our craft courses sunk in so well.<br><br>I do love these kinds of stories. Straight up Alphas I can take or leave, but these tortured ones who have so far to go before they can really embrace the HEA are nearly impossible to resist.<br><br>If I were to meet a pirate, I'd want his flaw to be that he's not a very good pirate. Meaning, he bathes regularly, is well-mannered, and treats his prisoners more like guests. And I, as his guest, would show my appreciation for his hospitality. <br><br>;)Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-75752757526750754042011-08-08T05:38:05.000-04:002011-08-08T05:38:05.000-04:00fer a pirate a flaw might consist a’ actually wooi...<i>fer a pirate a flaw might consist a’ actually wooin’ a prisoner afore pressin’ them against the railin’. And I could go fer ‘is offerin’ ‘er treasure… Direct deposit ta me account in the Caymens, please.</i><br><br>Those would be big pirate flaws, Mo. *LOL* And I especially love the direct deposit in the Caymens. *LOL* And we all appreciate your flaw to share all your rum. :)Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-15584634646481313202011-08-08T05:40:09.000-04:002011-08-08T05:40:09.000-04:00Donna, it sounds like your pirate's flaw is th...Donna, it sounds like your pirate's flaw is that he wants to be liked--so that's why he entertains you. I've known pirates that way. *LOL*<br><br>I do love that about books, what they teach us about recognizing and accepting our flaws and thriving (in a good way) despite them--and also not to wallow in our past mistakes. There are worse things books could teach us... :)Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-14754343072073935242011-08-08T05:42:37.000-04:002011-08-08T05:42:37.000-04:00Na, your fantasy pirate sounds like a line from RE...Na, your fantasy pirate sounds like a line from RED (the movie with Bruce Willis and Helen Mirren), and Helen tells Bruce that he's like a toasted marshmallow. Crusty on the outside but in the middle, GOOEY. *LOL* <br><br>It also reminds me a bit of that montage in Beauty and the Beast, when Belle is teaching Beast how to have table manners. *sighs* Such a sweet movie.Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-77381485083551304912011-08-08T05:44:49.000-04:002011-08-08T05:44:49.000-04:00If I were to meet a pirate, I’d want his flaw to b...<i>If I were to meet a pirate, I’d want his flaw to be that he’s not a very good pirate. Meaning, he bathes regularly, is well-mannered, and treats his prisoners more like guests. And I, as his guest, would show my appreciation for his hospitality. </i><br><br>LOL. Right, like we all don't want to meet this pirate! Of course we all want a regular bather!Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-11554681773416371082011-08-08T05:46:07.000-04:002011-08-08T05:46:07.000-04:00Favorite pirate flaw? That he has a fondness of bo...Favorite pirate flaw? That he has a fondness of booty--especially mine! :) And he's always trying to get it, ALL THE TIME.Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-85020587347064500252011-08-08T06:30:39.000-04:002011-08-08T06:30:39.000-04:00Welcome aboard, Bronwen! If I were kidnapped by a...Welcome aboard, Bronwen! <br><br>If I were kidnapped by a pirate, I hope his fatal flaw is that he's forgetful. Or slow. So either he forgets he kidnapped me or I can run away. But he'd have to be awfully slow because I'm certainly not speedy.<br><br>Barring all that, I'd like a regular bather as well. Icky. :)Marneenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-38329688480305862742011-08-08T08:35:50.000-04:002011-08-08T08:35:50.000-04:00I love this fixation on hygeine... ;-)I love this fixation on hygeine... ;-)2nd Chancehttp://www.maureenobetita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-32908752138781612362011-08-08T09:13:29.000-04:002011-08-08T09:13:29.000-04:00Good morning, from NZ - it's 5.00am here, so I...Good morning, from NZ - it's 5.00am here, so I've only just woken up on Tuesday morning.<br><br>Thanks for all the kind words on my frst book. Let's hope it's not my last. <br><br>I love all your ideas on pirate flaws - I'd love to help Captain Jack with a few of his flaws. Hands on help of course.Bronwen Evanshttp://www.bronwenevans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-27623223198304665412011-08-08T09:52:20.000-04:002011-08-08T09:52:20.000-04:00Good morning to you! Wow, that's really early....Good morning to you! Wow, that's really early. How is Tuesday looking so far? Should I bother getting out of bed tomorrow? <br><br>If this book is half as good as it sounds, I highly doubt it will be your last.Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-52243392751368462902011-08-08T09:55:43.001-04:002011-08-08T09:55:43.001-04:00Marn, an amnesiac pirate who kidnaps--now that is ...Marn, an amnesiac pirate who kidnaps--now that is a cliche that has been twisted into something different! You should get on writing that!<br><br>And since he's got amnesia, he's forgotten he's not supposed to bathe, so the heroine can help him that.Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-69329709705901635162011-08-08T09:55:43.000-04:002011-08-08T09:55:43.000-04:002nd, considering you like Hector, we know hygiene ...2nd, considering you like Hector, we know hygiene isn't real important to you in your men. *LOL* But to most of us, it's REAL important.Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-60613309102773127532011-08-08T09:57:36.001-04:002011-08-08T09:57:36.001-04:00Bronwen, there's a 5 am? I had no idea. I'...Bronwen, there's a 5 am? I had no idea. I'm asleep at that time. :)<br><br>And I'd love to help Jack with many of his flaws as well. God love him.Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-35331993386707959112011-08-08T09:57:36.000-04:002011-08-08T09:57:36.000-04:00Good plan, Bo'sun. Yes, Bronwen, if you can le...Good plan, Bo'sun. Yes, Bronwen, if you can let us know the Day Forecast for Tuesday, that would be great. My last several Tuesdays have been rather crappy and I'd rather skip it if it's going to continue on this bent.Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-77338558272566079942011-08-08T10:40:29.000-04:002011-08-08T10:40:29.000-04:00Well it's winter here in NZ, so it's start...Well it's winter here in NZ, so it's starting with a nice cold frost, about 4C but warming up to a sunny 13C - sorry no idea what that is in F. No doubt it will be much warmer in summery USA.<br><br>All I know is that I've got loads of work on my WIP to finish! And no Captain Jack in sight - not a good start to the day.Bronwen Evanshttp://www.bronwenevans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-60780398697546600222011-08-08T10:51:11.000-04:002011-08-08T10:51:11.000-04:00We have triple digits until Friday. I don't kn...We have triple digits until Friday. I don't know what that is in C so let's go with HOT AS HADES and leave it at that.<br><br>Sounds better your way. Hope you don't mind an entire crew of pirates moving in for the week. We can help you brainstorm on the WIP!Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-21898300758767115302011-08-08T11:13:15.000-04:002011-08-08T11:13:15.000-04:00BTW - Can you tell us the top one or two courses y...BTW - Can you tell us the top one or two courses you took that made the biggest impact on your writing? I've taken countless courses but rarely retain the information to actually apply it. I think I'm at the "overwhelmed" phase.Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-84967092047599493702011-08-08T11:15:36.000-04:002011-08-08T11:15:36.000-04:00Hey, I hot Hector ta brush his teeth and get a che...Hey, I hot Hector ta brush his teeth and get a chemical peal...bathin' might just be pushin' 'im a bit too far!<br><br>Oooh! It's tomorra in NZ? So, will I gets me edits done today?2nd Chancehttp://www.maureenobetita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-89256051157864625092011-08-08T11:30:36.000-04:002011-08-08T11:30:36.000-04:00The best course for me was Patricia Kay's scen...The best course for me was Patricia Kay's scene and sequel and her novel writing courses I-III.<br><br>Once how I knew how to construct powerful scenes and emotional sequels my stories flowed.<br><br>BUT once I'd finished a book - how to edit was the next question. I have taken all of Margie Lawson's editing courses (in fact I have taken all her courses).<br><br>Those are my top two teachers.Bronwen Evanshttp://www.bronwenevans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-13915152171696609052011-08-08T11:34:48.000-04:002011-08-08T11:34:48.000-04:00I've taken a couple of Margie's classes, b...I've taken a couple of Margie's classes, but I made the mistake of taking them before I was ready. Thankfully, I have all the lessons in a binder for review. Off to look up Patricia Kay.<br><br>Thanks!!!Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-7367721219294070042011-08-08T12:27:32.000-04:002011-08-08T12:27:32.000-04:00I think if I were kidnapped by a pirate, I'd h...I think if I were kidnapped by a pirate, I'd hope his flaw was that he needed help laundering all of his purloined loot. I think I'd be good at spending his dubloons and wearing jewels. <br><br>I have heard really good things about Margie's classes. I'll have to look into Patricia Kay's. Right now I'm taking the Deep Story Techniques class and loving it. Also, saturday I attended a Deb Dixon workshop-she was fabulous!<br><br>Off to find a copy of Invitation to Ruin. <br><br>DiDi Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-51945460716954250542011-08-08T12:52:40.000-04:002011-08-08T12:52:40.000-04:00Di R - Great minds think alike! ;-)I signed up for...Di R - Great minds think alike! ;-)<br><br>I signed up for one day Deb Dixon workshop next month! Glad to hear she was fabulous!2nd Chancehttp://www.maureenobetita.comnoreply@blogger.com