tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post6377746193366340895..comments2024-03-27T00:13:45.857-07:00Comments on Tote Bags 'n' Blogs: So You Do What?Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583249444580245924noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-25576888944693481782009-03-17T20:04:00.000-07:002009-03-17T20:04:00.000-07:00I usually say the romances I read can trounce some...I usually say the romances I read can trounce some of the best fiction out there easily. These books are funny, have real life situatinos, can deal with dark emotions or actions, can be funny, and interact directly with people's relationships with others. What more can fiction do? Just because there is usually a happily ever after...AND if I can get them to read a good one, they never say The Brunette Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274190099219658110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-67711061689717202442009-03-17T09:21:00.000-07:002009-03-17T09:21:00.000-07:00lol I had to laugh Fiona, and I'm still laughing. ...lol I had to laugh Fiona, and I'm still laughing. What's the difference between erotica and romance. lol.. and on page 83 lol. <BR/><BR/>I occasionally get a dvd or watch a movie with my husband and believe me, turning to a romance story is the better choice lately. Most movies are full of blood and guts and vile. <BR/><BR/>Give me romance anyday. And that HEA is lovely to look forwad to. <BR/><Suzanne Brandyn Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969670520269001723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-42498503802930297272009-03-17T07:56:00.000-07:002009-03-17T07:56:00.000-07:00I don't usually have that problem because it's not...I don't usually have that problem because it's not a subject that comes up a lot. I read at home mostly, when I have a little bit of time. If someone was rude enough to make comments like that woman you mentioned then I don't think I would respond. I have found that simply pretending someone hasn't said something is the most effective way to fight back.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-4254029339118192722009-03-16T22:30:00.000-07:002009-03-16T22:30:00.000-07:00Merrimon, it only works if people are open minded....Merrimon, it only works if people are open minded. I have good friends who are not romance readers and have read my book and then with a look of complete surprise have said, "You know I didn't expect to enjoy it but was a good story and I couldn't put it down." But they're embarrassed they liked it and would never buy another romance.<BR/><BR/>But not to worry! If people are that blinkered that Fiona Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288636480105248658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-17231724454991912862009-03-16T20:38:00.000-07:002009-03-16T20:38:00.000-07:00No Fiona they are not twins although they were bor...No Fiona they are not twins although they were born 3 days apart 2 of my daughters gave me a wonderful Chrissy present Corey and Jake are 3 months old now.<BR/><BR/>I am always proud to say I read romance you authors take me on wonderful adventures to places I may never visit and I thank you for that.<BR/><BR/>Have Fun<BR/>HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-74987128724248282762009-03-16T17:16:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:16:00.000-07:00I would add that talking about why one reads roman...I would add that talking about why one reads romance to someone who doesn't can be a good thing. A friend of mine who reads only romance really got me interested in reading the romance genre because of how she talked about it --- so I tried it and got hooked. It was a different circumstance but when a person talks about why they like to read certain kinds of books, it can be a good thing and Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488246971476512574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-88018918357392597532009-03-16T17:00:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:00:00.000-07:00I cover the books I read to protect them--especial...I cover the books I read to protect them--especially when I am camping. Years ago we were camping with a group, one group member saw me changing books in the cover. When he discovered I was reading romances and not doing my devotions he was so disappointed. The rest of us pointed out that I was reading my daily devotional. <BR/><BR/>When he started giving me a hard time about my reading choices, sheandeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867578719365720923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-73285709222205653852009-03-16T16:59:00.000-07:002009-03-16T16:59:00.000-07:00I cover the books I read to protect them--especial...I cover the books I read to protect them--especially when I am camping. Years ago we were camping with a group, one group member saw me changing books in the cover. When he discovered I was reading romances and not doing my devotions he was so disappointed. The rest of us pointed out that I was reading my daily devotional. <BR/><BR/>When he started giving me a hard time about my reading choices, sheandeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867578719365720923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-83112140167665977572009-03-16T16:44:00.000-07:002009-03-16T16:44:00.000-07:00Jane and Pat, I agree reading is personal and our ...Jane and Pat, <BR/>I agree reading is personal and our own business but that doesn't stop people from passing judgement which annoys the heck out of me as I would never dain to comment on their choice even if it is something that I really don't like and can't understand what they see in it. The fact they do enjoy it is enoughFiona Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288636480105248658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-11967936920143702982009-03-16T16:43:00.000-07:002009-03-16T16:43:00.000-07:00<<<10 years studying literature in gradua...<<<10 years studying literature in graduate school and even made honor grades on my Ph.D. exams >><BR/>Merrimon, your reply would be great! Reading is personal choice and should be for relaxaton and enjoymentFiona Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288636480105248658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-63120017014781500252009-03-16T16:24:00.000-07:002009-03-16T16:24:00.000-07:00Hi, Fiona,I've never been questioned about what I ...Hi, Fiona,<BR/><BR/>I've never been questioned about what I read. I even have a reply<BR/>ready in case anyone ever did, but <BR/>darn, no one ever has asked!<BR/><BR/>Quote: I don't discuss my reading<BR/>choices. As I would never ask you<BR/>about your choices, I prefer not<BR/>to be questioned about mine." <BR/><BR/>That might be somewhat snippy, but<BR/>I feel it's my own business!<BR/><BR/Pat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-62630345810809317722009-03-16T15:30:00.000-07:002009-03-16T15:30:00.000-07:00If someone made fun of my reading choices, I would...If someone made fun of my reading choices, I would say that reading is a great thing regardless of the subject matter.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-23579883504504213402009-03-16T13:06:00.000-07:002009-03-16T13:06:00.000-07:00I read books in lots of genres, including romance....I read books in lots of genres, including romance. I think what unites all the kinds of stories I like to read is that I like stories about transformation within people, so romance is a natural choice. I like stories that show goodness or in the case of the darker genres, those that show how good becomes bad.<BR/><BR/>I don't really care too much what people think of what I read. I spent 10 Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488246971476512574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-3314243471460903122009-03-16T12:47:00.000-07:002009-03-16T12:47:00.000-07:00I just say "to each his own".I just say "to each his own".Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-15316442201343596762009-03-16T12:11:00.000-07:002009-03-16T12:11:00.000-07:00Helen, are you holding twins in that picture? WHa...Helen, are you holding twins in that picture? WHat I love about romances is what each person learns about themselves so they can solve their own problems. Isn't that empowering? I believe it is and I often use that argument when someone is pinning me againt the wall.Fiona Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288636480105248658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-68445750727041960972009-03-16T12:10:00.000-07:002009-03-16T12:10:00.000-07:00Becky,I think you're right...people read what they...Becky,I think you're right...people read what they want to read...I just object when they want to comment on something they don't read but consider themselves an expert. (!!)Fiona Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288636480105248658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-42383940454200385272009-03-16T12:07:00.000-07:002009-03-16T12:07:00.000-07:00Kara, I think your reply was great. ...the books m...Kara, I think your reply was great. ...the books make you feel good. When kids are learning to read we make it fun. I want to know what happens between 10 and 15 when reading suddenly has to always be worthy and insightful all of the time. I've read some great books and some shockers. They cross ALL genresFiona Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288636480105248658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-54075291424222956052009-03-16T12:03:00.000-07:002009-03-16T12:03:00.000-07:00Thats one of the reasons I love romance so much be...Thats one of the reasons I love romance so much besides the HEA it is the relationship during the book and the build up to the HEA and all the fun in between.<BR/><BR/>Have Fun<BR/>HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-53554663387895751722009-03-16T08:02:00.000-07:002009-03-16T08:02:00.000-07:00I have never really been in that situation much. ...I have never really been in that situation much. I have had a couple friends ask me why I read some of the types of books that I read. I read a variety of books, not just romances. I usually just tell them it isn't always about the content of the book, but that it has a very good plot to it. I figure they read what they want to read and I read what I want to. I normally get harass about why Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900600731051775847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-82650259947432887552009-03-16T06:50:00.000-07:002009-03-16T06:50:00.000-07:00I usually try to avoid this situation by putting b...I usually try to avoid this situation by putting book covers on my books - in addition to protecting my books. I was in a recent conversation with my mother and she made the comment that she is really "disappointed" in my reading choices - that there are some really great books out there and I am wasting my time on these romances - said very sarcastically too.<BR/><BR/>I was stunned - I really Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04746317916269177679noreply@blogger.com