tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post4109917279145795380..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: The Lure Of The PastLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40023379818508785982011-02-13T12:05:51.445-05:002011-02-13T12:05:51.445-05:00I love almost all historical fiction except perhap...I love almost all historical fiction except perhaps the Georgian era. I just don't like wigs. :) Probably my favorite is 16th Century. I also love reading about Queen Victoria.LilMissMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847160970054624743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-70640084710751281652011-02-13T04:28:48.796-05:002011-02-13T04:28:48.796-05:00Although I love reading Regencies and Victorians, ...Although I love reading Regencies and Victorians, I do have a soft spot in my heart for P. G. Wodehouse's Edwardian England.Shereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205244523389110839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-30571209146003842662011-02-13T02:30:19.035-05:002011-02-13T02:30:19.035-05:00Hello Vanessa
I so agree with you, the book worl...Hello Vanessa <br /><br />I so agree with you, the book world always sounds so much more exciting and lovely than the real world !<br /><br />The only thing I think I would miss the most is my shower lol!<br /><br />All the best to everyone and thank you for the great post you girls rock !<br /><br />Deseredesere_steenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108693180466406034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85328053791740537132011-02-12T23:23:38.781-05:002011-02-12T23:23:38.781-05:00I'm back from dinner and hurrying off to bed. ...I'm back from dinner and hurrying off to bed. Have to get my beauty sleep before the author panel tomorrow. <br /><br />Yay, Louisa--Naked readers rock. As do prairie dogs, as long as you don't catch the plague from them.<br /><br /><br />Thanks again for inviting us to be here in the lair!Sally MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166303880685146915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-14673407786895271922011-02-12T23:07:47.682-05:002011-02-12T23:07:47.682-05:00Well, it's been fun taking about time travel a...Well, it's been fun taking about time travel and dashing rakes! Thank you for having us today, Romance Bandits. I'm signing off for the night. I hope everyone has sweet dreams of their favorite time period...Kaitlin O'Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972674646230727555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-17379301689069903192011-02-12T22:28:08.485-05:002011-02-12T22:28:08.485-05:00Hey, Jo! A little time with you will definitely wh...Hey, Jo! A little time with you will definitely whip the GR into shape! At least for a while!<br /><br />Sally (I'm a Naked Reader too! Got lots of odd looks when I wore that button out and about in San Fran during RWA a few years ago!) Vanessa and Kaitlin - love your books as well. <br /><br />I've read this anthology and it was absolutely wonderful! Don't miss it, Banditas and Buddies! Lots of fun and VERY SEXY !!<br /><br />I am a Regency girl when it comes to my writing and MOST of my reading. I do love some Victorians, some medievals and I even have some early Britain and some Roman set romances on my keeper shelf. <br /><br />I just love history, British history, primarily. Having lived there for some years I had an early introduction to the little bits and bobs of history, the things that make it human and real. <br /><br />The works of Jane Austen were my introduction to the Regency, followed closely by those of Georgette Heyer. My favorite Heyer, currently is Venetia and then Sylvester (listen to it read by Richard Armitage. Oh yeah!)Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-61260124857333931842011-02-12T20:58:45.123-05:002011-02-12T20:58:45.123-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Pat!Thanks for stopping by, Pat!Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-48725124257181570322011-02-12T20:09:38.418-05:002011-02-12T20:09:38.418-05:00Hello, Ladies,
I was introduced to my favorite
re...Hello, Ladies,<br /><br />I was introduced to my favorite<br />reads by the books of Georgette<br />Heyer and Barbara Cartland. I'm<br />mainly into historical romances,<br />but you can also find me reading<br />most everything except dark,dark<br />paranormals. I look forward to<br />reading your anthology!<br /><br />Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11539479118752824272011-02-12T19:06:43.374-05:002011-02-12T19:06:43.374-05:00That's a good point, Kaitlin. We have to roma...That's a good point, Kaitlin. We have to romanticize it!Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-10546208859381319202011-02-12T18:43:40.292-05:002011-02-12T18:43:40.292-05:00sally, it was chilly here with that wind. I've...sally, it was chilly here with that wind. I've been inside painting all day and finally had to close the window I had cracked because the wind was so cool. And no more storms, we are done with snow!! We haven't gotten all that much but I'm ready for spring.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-45166163532923454022011-02-12T18:17:18.065-05:002011-02-12T18:17:18.065-05:00I think we're all in agreement that we could n...I think we're all in agreement that we could not live without the modern conveniences of today, but love the beauty and romance of past eras. Whatever that era may be. <br /><br />It's funny too, that we women should romanticize times when females had so little freedom.Kaitlin O'Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972674646230727555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-13668595676170899782011-02-12T17:50:14.425-05:002011-02-12T17:50:14.425-05:00Even though I love historicals, I don't think ...Even though I love historicals, I don't think I would want to go back in time for more than a day or two. I really like the modern conviences.June M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14929817630779731177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41818821302448995822011-02-12T17:47:02.735-05:002011-02-12T17:47:02.735-05:00Ah, yes, Anna, but we both love The Grand Sophy an...Ah, yes, Anna, but we both love The Grand Sophy and Frederica! And These Old Shades and Devil's Cub. It's amazing the range that woman had, isn't it? I do agree with you that Judith Taverner was a PITA, though.<br /><br />Jeanne, thank you for the reminder. I get my mammogram every year!Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59384064030394812702011-02-12T16:58:10.296-05:002011-02-12T16:58:10.296-05:00Vanessa, clearly we're Jack Spratt and his wif...Vanessa, clearly we're Jack Spratt and his wife when it comes to GH. I didn't like Cousin Kate much either - the serial killer thing just jarred with me. I couldn't stand the heroine of RB. Actually with the GHs I don't particularly like, it nearly always IS the heroine. <br /><br />Sally, PRAIRIE DOGS FOREVER!!!!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-23859421554687891472011-02-12T16:55:39.005-05:002011-02-12T16:55:39.005-05:00I came back to remind everyone to support Go Red f...I came back to remind everyone to support Go Red for Women. I had 3 aunts who all died from breast cancer. Many of us don't appreciate the times we live in and how important it is to get yearly exams. My aunts we not as fortuate because the technology wasn't in existance at the time.<br /><br />Be sure to have your yearly exam and get prompt attention. Support your local cancer society and be involved whether by donating, participating in walks, or helping out at your local sites to find a cure. Support your local docter and remind your friends to get their exam. Help by driving those who are unable to their exams. <br /><br />Everyone should be involved in this important cause for all women.Jeanne Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111451097520221555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-30025604941141134182011-02-12T16:46:05.409-05:002011-02-12T16:46:05.409-05:00Darn it, Donna--I'll miss you. Is the rooster...Darn it, Donna--I'll miss you. Is the rooster coming at least? <br /><br />I won't have a new book out, either--The Naked King is a June release--but I'll have this antho and I hope I get my act together to do some King promo. They've just changed the color of the cover, so I've been waiting for that. I'll be at RWA, too--will you? And I just saw RT is in Chicago next year. I dunno if I'm going--I hear you about the expense. I'm taking the husband along to LA this year.<br /><br />And now whenever I think of conferences, I think of Anna and the prairie dogs. Well, I suppose Anna thinks of me and the prairie dogs. I was quite taken with them, and I introduced her.<br /><br />Vanessa, hope you had a great meeting--and I'm so glad someone else reacted to GWTW like I did.<br /><br />Now that Vanessa's back, I'm going to duck out. I'm headed into town to have dinner with a few college friends...and since my youngest "baby" is now a senior in college, you might surmise I've known these folks for a while. But we've been pretty much limited to Christmas card updates--our paths haven't crossed in person very often. Should be fun. I'll try to check back in here when I get home--unless it's too late and I'm totally beat. Can't keep those late hours any more.<br /><br />It's been fun! I love it in the lair.Sally MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166303880685146915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60809872747125759722011-02-12T16:34:45.178-05:002011-02-12T16:34:45.178-05:00Sally - Alas, I'm not heading to RT this year....Sally - Alas, I'm not heading to RT this year. It's just too expensive to fly to LA without a book to sign. My next one comes out in August...too late for RT - but I'll see you in NYC or whereever the 2012 RT is held. They should be due for the East coast and closer to home.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59756818226337954722011-02-12T16:32:57.205-05:002011-02-12T16:32:57.205-05:00I'm back! And look at the fun conversation yo...I'm back! And look at the fun conversation you gals have been having!<br /><br />Sally, I'm with you on Gone With The Wind. It depressed the hell out of me!<br /><br />Anna, it's interesting about people's like and dislikes with Georgette Heyer. I'm one of those people who loves Regency Buck, but I'm pretty sure it was because it was my first GH. And I liked that the hero was both an alpha male and a dandy - what a combo! I'm also very fond of My Cousin Kate, which is a Regency suspense, with a budding serial killer.<br /><br />Oh, and Sally, I love futuristics! Could you please write one, some day?Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-91691999920049946242011-02-12T16:25:09.584-05:002011-02-12T16:25:09.584-05:00I can't wait to read this book. Four great aut...I can't wait to read this book. Four great authors mean four great stories. This one has been on my wishlist for sometime now. I hope to pick up my copy soon. <br /><br />I love reading about the Regency and Victorian periods. I also, just read some Edwardian and I like that a lot too. <br /><br />I think that I would like to go back in time and do a little visiting. I wouldn't want to stay long because I'm sort of a diva. I need to shower everyday and I like having electricity. But I would love to experience a London season. I think it would be so awesome to be able to get all dolled up in a big dress and waltz with a handsome duke.RFTC Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01794488183771670244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-3771472549377599962011-02-12T16:03:03.034-05:002011-02-12T16:03:03.034-05:00I think movies weave their magic of romanticizing ...I think movies weave their magic of romanticizing the past over us as well. Somewhere In Time. All the Jane Austen adaptations. And, yes the Errol Flynn movies!Kaitlin O'Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972674646230727555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-55278390958590817832011-02-12T15:41:27.565-05:002011-02-12T15:41:27.565-05:00I would have to go for Medieval to maybe 1800s Max...I would have to go for Medieval to maybe 1800s Max!<br />I would have a BLAST!!! OMG!!!<br />Where's "Bill and Ted" and their Phone booth ehn you need them???<br />(sorry way too many retro movies on my to watch list lately...LOL)<br /><br />Congrats JO .....I hear a secret that he's a bit still tired from all the partying this week, so he might be tame this Saturday *Grin*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260077997044896776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-26434397567840650022011-02-12T14:42:20.869-05:002011-02-12T14:42:20.869-05:00And I don't think I have the creativity to wri...And I don't think I have the creativity to write stories set in future worlds. Too much responsibility. I need guidelines!<br /><br />I think it was reading all those Victoria Holt books when I was a teenager that influenced my love of past eras. Being a history major didn't hurt either.Kaitlin O'Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972674646230727555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-27130195564878249982011-02-12T14:39:03.653-05:002011-02-12T14:39:03.653-05:00There are too many exciting time periods to choose...There are too many exciting time periods to choose from... And it's so much easier to romanticize them now, and ignore the plumbing and bathing issues! That's what makes reading historicals fun to read. And write.<br /><br />And Sally, the great thing about the end of Gone With the Wind is the hope that they will get together!Kaitlin O'Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972674646230727555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-29189437202467447562011-02-12T14:35:40.750-05:002011-02-12T14:35:40.750-05:00Barbara E, good point about not changing anything....Barbara E, good point about not changing anything. I remember reading a science fiction story years ago--and of course I can't remember the title--about a company that would take people back in time. Someone stepped off the path and stepped on a butterfly and changed the course of history.<br /><br />Linda Young, my husband has relatives is Sky. I'm all Irish, though. I suspect I'd be a scullery maid if I lived in Regency times.Sally MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166303880685146915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22870082377096892902011-02-12T14:32:50.425-05:002011-02-12T14:32:50.425-05:00Right now, I'm really enjoying authors writing...Right now, I'm really enjoying authors writing in the Georgian era--I like the wigs and dresses. But I'll read most anything set from 1700-1910. Typically in England, but American is also very nice (though rare). <br /><br />I've also been enjoying a series set in Scotland in the early 1300s--which is a favorite period of mine, with the wars of Scottish Independence. They have been very wonderful to read.Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.com