tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.comments2012-11-14T04:35:31.775-05:00Marguerite LafayetteMarguerite Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074585348316787460noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-65473071455183735032012-11-14T04:35:31.775-05:002012-11-14T04:35:31.775-05:00Interesting that you posted this now. I just came ...Interesting that you posted this now. I just came off jury duty. Didn't make the jury, but that's beside the point.<br /><br />What is the point is that we're all entitled to an opinion. The problem is when we stick to an opinion that ignores the facts or we blame others to excuse our own issues.<br /><br />I care that you're frustrated and discouraged, but the outcome depends on your response. Good Luck Margie!Virginia Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-50656377473264893532012-10-22T09:46:58.564-04:002012-10-22T09:46:58.564-04:00I did forget to add in that having a good support ...I did forget to add in that having a good support system that lets you vent (off line/ off public format) is an absolute must! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by Coale and Joya!Marguerite Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074585348316787460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-88260378034519175402012-10-22T09:45:36.234-04:002012-10-22T09:45:36.234-04:00LoL, I think it was the best advice I ever got and...LoL, I think it was the best advice I ever got and one that really never changes. If you write what you like and how you like, it really doesn't matter what others sayMarguerite Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074585348316787460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-6537264056521597222012-10-22T09:44:48.931-04:002012-10-22T09:44:48.931-04:00So true about the thick skin! Writing for yourself...So true about the thick skin! Writing for yourself--and from a passionate place--will definitely make your stories believable and compelling. Great post! :)Joyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754764002368512335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-89404329769181786082012-10-22T09:40:44.003-04:002012-10-22T09:40:44.003-04:00Wonderful post! And great advice! Write for you. x...Wonderful post! And great advice! Write for you. xD Nicole H.http://authornicolehicks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-60231757856417460212012-07-04T14:20:21.952-04:002012-07-04T14:20:21.952-04:00I liked your Amazon page :)
hewella1 at gmail dot...I liked your Amazon page :)<br /><br />hewella1 at gmail dot comAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428930808656225959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-88590083168988178372012-05-18T17:36:25.967-04:002012-05-18T17:36:25.967-04:00I've been following you on Facebook and love y...I've been following you on Facebook and love your quirky sense of humor and your outlook on life. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one who gets into a writing funk and swears I'm just not good enough to keep going. Discipline is my problem and I'm working hard to get my butt in the chair and just write!<br /><br />Jeannie B.Jeanne Brightcliffenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-52626466239831953662012-05-18T17:28:37.397-04:002012-05-18T17:28:37.397-04:00Wonderful that you've figured out how to move ...Wonderful that you've figured out how to move past the 'shoulds' I call that side of myself my bratty side LOL Sooooo with you on getting annoyed when I think someone's trying to control me. ;-)<br /><br />I love paranormal romance. I do read some contemporary romance or mysteries too - depending on the author - but keep expecting someone to sprout fur or fangs.<br /><br />PeggyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-48960996923696677792012-05-18T16:45:30.654-04:002012-05-18T16:45:30.654-04:00It's good to see you back.Some of the best aut...It's good to see you back.Some of the best authors I know have writing problems and everybody has those moments when life distracts us. Congrats on deciding to get back to your dream.I've still got you on feed, so I've just been waiting. <br /><br />My reading is all too eclectic,I started in SF & mystery as a kid. I'd have to say that paranormal romance genres are my current favorites, followed by historical romance. Oh, and the last time I liked TOSTL heroines was Victoria Holt.Virginia Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-64302512240532903142012-05-18T16:28:12.618-04:002012-05-18T16:28:12.618-04:00Margie, I read and re red and no matter if it is h...Margie, I read and re red and no matter if it is here in a book or on your fb page. I am glad to know you and will be a big huge gigantic fan of yours. <br /><br />Whether post pics that I yank and reshare or just listening to each others daily lives. You my dear are a beautiful person on the inside and out. Keep up the wonderful work and looking forward to reading more. Much love. Cindy Mac.Cynthia Mclellandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-71131616003153688732012-05-18T16:00:18.487-04:002012-05-18T16:00:18.487-04:00Thanks Brianna. It's hard to remember everyone...Thanks Brianna. It's hard to remember everyone has issues and not to let perceived perfection to stand in your wayMarguerite Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074585348316787460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-86554552593754018462012-05-18T15:58:58.415-04:002012-05-18T15:58:58.415-04:00Congrats on getting back into your groove. Writing...Congrats on getting back into your groove. Writing takes discipline and if it isn't working for you a break is always a good thing to get your persepective back.<br />I love many genres but always enjoy a dramatic mystery with a little paranormal thrown in! Keep up the blog and I will check back each Friday to read it.Laura Andlauerhttp://www.facebook.com/laura.geiselhart.andlauernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-89624018264545571882012-05-18T14:41:25.831-04:002012-05-18T14:41:25.831-04:00Welcome back. In a way its good to know that ever...Welcome back. In a way its good to know that every author goes through times like that. I'm happy for you this one is ending. About the favorite genre that one is hard for me to pin down. i would have to say i like to read romance, erotica, paranormal. 60% of my books have werewolves in them.Briannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-26943016837318325642012-05-18T12:35:01.740-04:002012-05-18T12:35:01.740-04:00Hi Lynda, Sorry to have worried you. I was in quit...Hi Lynda, Sorry to have worried you. I was in quite a funk but I am back to writing and hopefully back to a better version of my old self. Thanks for stopping by :)Marguerite Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074585348316787460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-60973934452471397032012-05-18T11:39:53.568-04:002012-05-18T11:39:53.568-04:00Hi Margie~
It's me Lynda!
I am so glad you a...Hi Margie~ <br />It's me Lynda!<br />I am so glad you are back I have been so worried about you!! <br />Always loved everything you wrote, so get going girl!!<br />I can't say I have a real favorite, but you know paranormal/vamp is one of my favs along with mystery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-84785179317267413122012-05-18T11:12:57.043-04:002012-05-18T11:12:57.043-04:00Angie, I'm glad you fell back in love with you...Angie, I'm glad you fell back in love with your story! It is a great feeling isn't it? Just please don't give up on your dreams.<br /><br />Eva, thank you for all your support. You've definitely earned your frequent friendship miles on this journeyMarguerite Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074585348316787460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-50256363553657883652012-05-18T11:11:24.605-04:002012-05-18T11:11:24.605-04:00Margie's back in the saddle folks! Time to get...Margie's back in the saddle folks! Time to get ready to ride!!<br /><br />I don't have a fav genre but enjoy most, at least at one time or another. At present I'm reading some fantasy but have some romance/chick lit on my shelf to follow it as well as some devotionals and a mystery or two.<br /><br />Glad to see you're back! love ya!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277751509425708308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-85552971373269769542012-05-18T10:56:47.430-04:002012-05-18T10:56:47.430-04:00Yeah, I'm so glad you got your groove back.
L...Yeah, I'm so glad you got your groove back. <br />LOL, I understand what you are going through and have done the same thing, as a matter of fact I am just now pulling my head out of the sand. I read my book again and realized that I enjoyed it as much if not more than before. <br />Maybe doing this will work for you as well. As for favorite genre, hmm as much as I love to read and venture out for new things often. I always find my way back to paranormal and even more specific. Weres and of course a strong alpha to save everyone.<br />Love yaAngie Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181457018956776015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-68351636200393692142011-02-07T13:04:18.715-05:002011-02-07T13:04:18.715-05:00Wow numbers 2, 6, and 7 are so cool! Oh but 5 is c...Wow numbers 2, 6, and 7 are so cool! Oh but 5 is cool with the pearls and wings... *sigh* And love the snippet! Oh they get named after the winners? How cool!Nicole H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04694003754086634539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-44420588989134676632011-02-07T12:42:32.587-05:002011-02-07T12:42:32.587-05:00OMG! I love it all! :)OMG! I love it all! :)ManyMusingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904908030655419208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-1857568622621558542011-02-06T13:45:34.858-05:002011-02-06T13:45:34.858-05:00I love when a romance doesn't follow the typic...I love when a romance doesn't follow the typical, stereotype "Harlequin" model that everyone associates with romance novels. You know, the muscle bound man who sweeps in and saves the damsel in distress who has no clue how to stand up for or defend herself. I prefer a romance the is more "true to life". This doesn't mean that it can't be a fantasy type romance (i.e. vampires, faeries, etc.), but where the woman is able to do things for herself. I do love a happy ending, though. Even though I *know* that the story isn't real, it still makes me happy.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901972195083722648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-594624742076929452011-02-06T11:17:53.824-05:002011-02-06T11:17:53.824-05:00I don't read romance novels as a general rule,...I don't read romance novels as a general rule, mainly because the one's I have read were just too cheesy and predictable. But I don't rule out any genre, good writing is good writing, regardless of the subject matter. I prefer suspense/mystery novels, and if there is a romantic subplot thrown in so much the better. As long as the characters feel real, I'm in. And for me, sense of place is really important. I prefer a book where the setting is as much a character as the protagonist, if that makes sense! KatKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396548112800738809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-44686218171953857362011-02-04T16:09:59.868-05:002011-02-04T16:09:59.868-05:00What I hate about romance stories? Easy, I hate it...What I hate about romance stories? Easy, I hate it when you can pretty much predict what will happen...fall in love by chapter 4, break up in chapter 11, fall back in love in chapter 18...that sort of thing! What I love? Strong female characters and male characters with a good sense of humor.Cynthia Hepnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303156003813392812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-28173920578733021122011-02-02T16:24:37.111-05:002011-02-02T16:24:37.111-05:00I don't like the predictable, you see it comin...I don't like the predictable, you see it coming cheesy type romance. The big hulk of a man sweeping the girl off her feet..yadda yadda yadda blah blah blah. I like a romance that is smart. I like a heroine who is strong in spite of her insecurities. I like a man to be challenged by her intelligence not become over bearing or intimidated because of her intelligence. I like the romance to fit in with some action.I like the romance novel that is not my mothers romance novel.Jen Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436141075349029882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7028707489194245473.post-55414763240069143142011-02-02T10:29:54.235-05:002011-02-02T10:29:54.235-05:00Lynda attempted to leave a comment but got an erro...Lynda attempted to leave a comment but got an error message so this is her response.<br /><br />Lynda says: I love that they make me feel like true love is possible even in the most dire situations. Sometimes you just have to let the sun shine in sometimes.<br /><br />When I choose book I do it for a reason. I know what to expect when I read it that is why I chose it!Marguerite Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074585348316787460noreply@blogger.com