tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post8363225012235688646..comments2023-05-24T08:06:43.882-04:00Comments on Romance Writer's Revenge: Read A Romance MonthTerri Osburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-32285509661722891242013-07-31T15:56:02.273-04:002013-07-31T15:56:02.273-04:00Excellent answers, Di! And you're right, this ...Excellent answers, Di! And you're right, this should probably be Read 100 Romance Novels Month. :)Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-36360124999888674772013-07-31T15:50:36.666-04:002013-07-31T15:50:36.666-04:00What is the craziest or ugliest object in your hou...What is the craziest or ugliest object in your house, and why do you keep it? <br /><br />While not really crazy or ugly, the oddest object in my house would have to be a pipe lighter. I keep it because it belonged to my grandpa, he would light it just so I could blow it out. <br /><br />What is the best non-monetary gift you ever received? <br />I’m guessing that my husband and kids don’t count :) <br />Hmm, I would have to say it is the unwavering support and encouragement from my family. They believed in me before I believed in me.<br /><br />If you had to pick one romantic scene or couple to recommend to a first-time reader of YOUR books, which would it be? (Any picks for romance novels in general?) <br /><br />A lot of my favorites have already been mentioned, but I might add Jill Shalvis, Kristan Higgins, Gena Showalter, and Shannon K. Butcher. (There are countless others.)<br /><br />Di <br />Di Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952698961588256891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-90837584502272481582013-07-31T13:27:01.742-04:002013-07-31T13:27:01.742-04:00See? Pat just summed up everything I said here in ...See? Pat just summed up everything I said here in 3 words. "...it's like therapy." Exactly!<br /><br />Sorry about the day job.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-33306165892489369832013-07-31T13:23:23.049-04:002013-07-31T13:23:23.049-04:00This reminds me of a post over on Dear Author -yes...This reminds me of a post over on Dear Author -yesterday? day before? -- titled "Why We Read" that touches on some of the points you made. Lately, because I am so fucking miserable with my job situation, books have become an essential coping mechanism. In fact, I've been sneaking reads all morning here at work.<br /><br />Because...a good book, it's like therapy.P. Kirbyhttp://www.patriciakirby.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-85937020612377583182013-07-31T13:02:27.079-04:002013-07-31T13:02:27.079-04:00Yes, I'm really having a scene acted out. It&#...Yes, I'm really having a scene acted out. It's a promo thing and I went for it. It will be video taped and I get a copy for promo... I get to narrate and there will be a woman actor to play Miranda... ;-)<br /><br />Every suitor gets a scene to act out...part of their soliciting votes from the attendees...<br /><br />I read once where Crusie said everyone says Fred's book, but doesn't remember the title... Yup!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-21005582429973468032013-07-31T12:59:37.373-04:002013-07-31T12:59:37.373-04:00And yeah, you did have the water curse year...but ...And yeah, you did have the water curse year...but maybe it was all symbolic of the benefits that would pour down on you THIS year!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-25501028140152637182013-07-31T12:58:39.995-04:002013-07-31T12:58:39.995-04:00Fred was in Anyone But You, but I think most peopl...Fred was in Anyone But You, but I think most people forget the title and remember Fred. <br /><br />Are you really have a scene acted out??Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-63739819100587021462013-07-31T12:56:44.830-04:002013-07-31T12:56:44.830-04:00What couple from my books? Well, I'd have to g...What couple from my books? Well, I'd have to go with Jake and Miranda. I'm having a scene acted out by a Mr. Casanova suitor at the Romance Novel Convention and the after-first-sex scene would be it. Funny, flirtatious, explains Miranda's power...Yup, that one.<br /><br />Other book? Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie. I still don't really understand why that book...Or the one with Fred, the Bassett hound.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-8073879099883855662013-07-31T11:49:36.398-04:002013-07-31T11:49:36.398-04:00I hadn't thought of that! Yes. I will take one...I hadn't thought of that! Yes. I will take one for the team if it means getting this entire crew in the same damn room. LOL!Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-87695188591764794152013-07-31T11:46:48.709-04:002013-07-31T11:46:48.709-04:00Of course, it still irks me today. But the happine...Of course, it still irks me today. But the happiness that she's finally won over to the dark side and we can now dish romance and casting calls for favorite books outweighs the grumbling, mostly. You know, because I'm still right.<br /><br />You like speaking in front of audiences. You say so all the time! You'd be great. Also it would probably be your major guarantee all the pirates would have to show at the same time. Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-2427559539825463942013-07-31T11:39:14.136-04:002013-07-31T11:39:14.136-04:00Thank you, Janga. (And Hellie!) I cringe at the id...Thank you, Janga. (And Hellie!) I cringe at the idea of giving a speech, but I'd happily introduce a litany of speakers. LOL!<br /><br />Those are great recommendations. It does depend on to whom we are giving the recommendation. Love the description "...books that are music." That book definitely is.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-64760233310048959232013-07-31T11:32:27.834-04:002013-07-31T11:32:27.834-04:00Terri, I love the post. I agree with Hellie that t...Terri, I love the post. I agree with Hellie that this is keynote material.<br /><br />I'm assuming that I'm recommending these romance novels to my non-romance reading friends. I'd recommend Mary Balogh's <i>The Famous Heroine</i> to those who love to laugh, Mary Jo Putney's <i>The China Bride</i> to those who like a touch of the exotic, Eloisa James's <i>A Kiss at Midnight</i> to those who think romance can't be feminist, Jennifer Crusie's <i>Maybe This Time</i> to those who think there's no connection between romance fiction and canonical texts, and Ruth Wind's <i>In the Midnight Rain</i> to those who like books with music and books that are music.Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-44943688340849231322013-07-31T09:45:05.697-04:002013-07-31T09:45:05.697-04:00I just realized there's a store where you can ...I just realized there's a store where you can buy Romance Rocks kind of stuff. T-shirts, mugs, totes, and more. I might get the Romance Matters sticker to put on my laptop.<br /><br />Check it out > http://www.cafepress.com/readaromancemonthTerri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-68831981657817745212013-07-31T09:35:31.730-04:002013-07-31T09:35:31.730-04:00I'm sure that still irks you today. LOL! I tri...I'm sure that still irks you today. LOL! I tried for years to get my mother and sister to read romances. My sister finally caved with a Nora Roberts. Now she reads non-stop. My mother was a tougher nut to crack, but she also reads them non-stop these days.<br /><br />And that reminds me, I was supposed to send books home with her a couple weeks ago. Dang it, I forgot.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-75206962771733619982013-07-31T09:32:04.456-04:002013-07-31T09:32:04.456-04:00OMG, MORNING GLORY! BEST. BOOK. EVER! My friend Pa...OMG, MORNING GLORY! BEST. BOOK. EVER! My friend Pam would never read romances. Hated them--not sure why, but she just couldn't get into them. But someone at her work gave her a LaVyrle Spencer book and the woman was hooked. Now she'll read quite a few different authors--and loves Sherrilyn Kenyon. *LOL* But it was really, really cool to bond with her finally over LS, even if I was jealous that I wasn't the one who could persuade her. Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-51626041823261524502013-07-31T09:29:56.565-04:002013-07-31T09:29:56.565-04:00Julie Garwood is a must. And I can't believe I...Julie Garwood is a must. And I can't believe I didn't mention LaVyrle Spencer. The Hellion, Years, Morning Glories. Oh, how I wish she'd return to writing.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-37753945058988161432013-07-31T09:23:02.501-04:002013-07-31T09:23:02.501-04:00I felt like I was at one of those RWA conferences ...I felt like I was at one of those RWA conferences speeches...I see this as a keynote speech in Terri's future. <br /><br />What book would I recommend? Depending on the person I was recommending to: NIGHT PLEASURES, Sherrilyn Kenyon; THE BEST MAN, Kristan Higgins; or THE GIFT, Julie Garwood. Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-24757281288736669102013-07-31T09:14:08.884-04:002013-07-31T09:14:08.884-04:00I love this. A great tribute to the romance genre...I love this. A great tribute to the romance genre in general. :)<br /><br />What book would I recommend? I love love love Paradise and Perfect by Judith McNaught. I've read these books over and over, especially Perfect. To me they have great character depth and huge stakes. Wonderful.Marnee Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533816213473440342noreply@blogger.com