tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post4514830809807436937..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Staying Viable in a Volatile MarketLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-44548836420968348582009-06-21T22:12:26.779-04:002009-06-21T22:12:26.779-04:00Jennifer, thanks for joining us today!Jennifer, thanks for joining us today!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-1931295131409285462009-06-21T22:12:11.170-04:002009-06-21T22:12:11.170-04:00Gannon, glad you're going to RWA. I was also ...Gannon, glad you're going to RWA. I was also in 7th grade when I found Victoria Holt--in the junior high school library!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-55502219235619517242009-06-21T21:36:07.415-04:002009-06-21T21:36:07.415-04:00Wow You ladies have been busy tonight! thank you ...Wow You ladies have been busy tonight! thank you Anna! though I consider things to be still at an on-going struggle rather than at success. LOL. Great for you Margay. I will have to check out the article.<br /><br />Joan. As I always say with great pictures that inspire. They can produce a thousand words all by themselves. LOL<br />thank you Christie<br /> and Yes Loucinda hats of the the grand dames that inspired us all. Their words inspired a whole generation of writers! <br /><br />Will check back again in the morning. Going to call it an early night.<br />Thank you all for the warm welcome and for enjoying the post and excerpt. Email me any questions you might have or LOL if you happen to meet a Shadowment.<br /><br />jenniferstgiles@yahoo.com!<br />Happy Father's Day<br />Jennifer St. GilesJennifer St. Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311797590772888922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-29856753837423202462009-06-21T21:28:31.873-04:002009-06-21T21:28:31.873-04:00Hi, Jennie! Sorry I'm late to the party, but ...Hi, Jennie! Sorry I'm late to the party, but I'm glad you're here in the Lair.<br /><br />My first introduction to romance was reading Victoria Holt--recommended by my 7th grade English teacher, Mrs. Parker. I will be forever grateful to her! :)<br /><br />I'll read just about any sub-genre as long as the story grabs me. Can't wait to read Bride of the Wolf! Hope to see you in a few weeks at RWA.<br /><br />Congrats, Aunty, on the chook.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-58832885477163007222009-06-21T21:13:35.441-04:002009-06-21T21:13:35.441-04:00Hi, Anna--Glad you made it! Some days are just nu...Hi, Anna--Glad you made it! Some days are just nuts, aren't they?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-70986924323853980292009-06-21T18:20:45.566-04:002009-06-21T18:20:45.566-04:00Aunty Cindy, you've got the rooster? He loves ...Aunty Cindy, you've got the rooster? He loves visiting you! And Suz, SOOOOO close! <br /><br />Jennifer, welcome to the Bandits. Sorry I'm late - life and all its permutations got in the way. And congratulations on all your success!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-77308017705829742602009-06-21T17:10:24.488-04:002009-06-21T17:10:24.488-04:00Hi, Christie--Lots of us seem to like historicals ...Hi, Christie--Lots of us seem to like historicals with paranormals. I hope that means there'll be more of them.<br /><br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-86339058236704494522009-06-21T17:09:36.455-04:002009-06-21T17:09:36.455-04:00AC, I hope you're making progress out of the c...AC, I hope you're making progress out of the cave. Keep the GR busy! Anything the cabana boys can do with a blender is a joy.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-30604074227403980912009-06-21T16:18:29.797-04:002009-06-21T16:18:29.797-04:00Welcome, Jennifer!
Like Donna, I also love histo...Welcome, Jennifer! <br /><br />Like Donna, I also love historical with some paranormal mixed in. <br /><br />Your books sound wonderful, I'll have to add them to my TBR pile.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-21085888520461731752009-06-21T16:03:05.638-04:002009-06-21T16:03:05.638-04:00Afternoon everyone!
Just popping out of the writi...Afternoon everyone!<br /><br />Just popping out of the writing cave to say I'm keeping the GR busy developing a new work out routine for the Cabana Boys. Yes, blenders are involved!<br /><br />Nancy, thanx for the compliment on my books. I hope readers will pick up TToV and agree! Meanwhile, back to the WIP, which definitely has more paranormal elements than my previous books.<br /><br />Jennifer, HOORAY! Another Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney fan! Their books first 'hooked' me on romance.<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-34534648625924130102009-06-21T15:50:29.005-04:002009-06-21T15:50:29.005-04:00Everybody loves a picture of a inspiring man.
Whi...<i>Everybody loves a picture of a inspiring man.</i><br /><br />Which is why all my heroes pictures come from ads in People, LOLJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-57218799035976350902009-06-21T15:46:52.106-04:002009-06-21T15:46:52.106-04:00Margay, I buy authors for those same reasons. If ...Margay, I buy authors for those same reasons. If I've liked their prior works, odds are that I'll like the current one. I tend to be more skeptical when trying some one new.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-64601576247254484382009-06-21T15:45:40.025-04:002009-06-21T15:45:40.025-04:00Estella, sounds like a great combo! Thanks for st...Estella, sounds like a great combo! Thanks for stopping by.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-50735422309508450922009-06-21T15:30:52.999-04:002009-06-21T15:30:52.999-04:00Nancy, I have to confess that I still do buy Julia...Nancy, I have to confess that I still do buy Julia Quinn novels just because she wrote them for two reasons: 1. It's Julia Quinn; and 2. She hasn't disappointed me yet.<br /><br />MargayMargay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-64366376546530476902009-06-21T15:27:49.446-04:002009-06-21T15:27:49.446-04:00Jennifer, I am definitely thinking about my career...Jennifer, I am definitely thinking about my career differently. J. A. Konrath just posted an interesting article on this here:<br /><br />http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2009/06/should-e-books-be-cheap.html<br /><br />It is a fascinating read. And coupled with what you wrote here, it really makes you reassess things.<br /><br />MargayMargay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68819323516541703212009-06-21T15:21:10.365-04:002009-06-21T15:21:10.365-04:00A combo of paranormal, mystery and romance.
I have...A combo of paranormal, mystery and romance.<br />I have read the first books in this series and have Bride of the Wolf in my TBR.Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-10841021374221994262009-06-21T15:18:32.226-04:002009-06-21T15:18:32.226-04:00Jennifer, I read Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney...Jennifer, I read Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney. Mary Stewart's Arthurian trilogy grabbed me more than her other books. I thought your Gothics were wonderful. <br /><br />The illustrated ebook sounds very cutting-edge. And fun. :-)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-9389620799041653622009-06-21T15:17:12.980-04:002009-06-21T15:17:12.980-04:00Kwana, Jennifer does a great program on the import...Kwana, Jennifer does a great program on the importance of persistence, as you might gather from the blog. :-)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-17950814697290109552009-06-21T15:16:11.914-04:002009-06-21T15:16:11.914-04:00Hi, Margay--I don't automatically buy any part...Hi, Margay--I don't automatically buy any particular type of book, either. I always look at the cover blurb and maybe read some of the inside. A new twist on an old theme is always fun.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39210199277295789422009-06-21T15:15:18.889-04:002009-06-21T15:15:18.889-04:00Than you Margay, I hope the post stimulates you to...Than you Margay, I hope the post stimulates you to think more creatively about career options. <br /><br />Kwana! You got it. Trying new and different things, branching out and persisting!Jennifer St. Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311797590772888922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16979654314020597982009-06-21T15:07:10.037-04:002009-06-21T15:07:10.037-04:00waving hi to pj, chekru, donna, minna, beth Virgin...waving hi to pj, chekru, donna, minna, beth Virginia.<br /><br />About my gothic historical! I so dearly love them! I grew up reading Victoria Holt, Mary Stewart, Phyllis Whitney and when I started writing them, they flowed like butter onto the page. I loved weaving the history, the romance, the suspense, and the paranormal all into the Victoria time period, when Heroines were starting to emerge in everyday life from the confines and strictures of the traditional woman's role. Unfortunately, Since I had five of them published and none sold well (but what can you expect with no marketing and very low print runs), no traditional publisher is going to pick them up and let me write more. My agent and I are trying one more place before I decide to take them on-line.<br /><br />Which brings me in part to what inspired me to do the graphic e-books. I wanted to bring my gothic historical to life in a big way once I received my rights back to Midnight Secrets, Darkest Dreams, and Silken Shadows. The Weldon Series--Wild Irish and Smooth Irish-- are a get our toes wet and see what kind of market response there will be for that kind of book. I thought the idea of mixing the media of photography and story to enhance a readers experience would take romance reading to the next level and offer something in between a book and a movie. <br />I really do think it will be the next "think" for e-book readers once I get my life together and properly market the idea. Everybody loves a picture of a inspiring man. this just gives you more! LOLJennifer St. Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311797590772888922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-18986483482202859072009-06-21T14:54:15.065-04:002009-06-21T14:54:15.065-04:00Wonderful post with excellent advice. Shows that y...Wonderful post with excellent advice. Shows that you should not give up just keep trying new and different ways. Thanks Jennifer.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6848704753500850302009-06-21T14:44:01.557-04:002009-06-21T14:44:01.557-04:00This is such an amazing post, I am going to bookma...This is such an amazing post, I am going to bookmark it to read again later! Lots of great information here.<br /><br />As for story elements that intrigue me, it's so elusive, but I guess it really comes down to something different. I won't read a vampire book just because it has vampires in it, or a Regency book just because it is based in the Regency period, but combine the two in an intriguing way, and I will take a look. I think it is the same with any story. Take an old idea and give it a new twist, retell a fairy tale in an unexpected way, or the like, and I'm likely to give it a try.<br /><br />MargayMargay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31049355951036643862009-06-21T14:39:31.305-04:002009-06-21T14:39:31.305-04:00Jo. Yes I love paranormal in the historical too....Jo. Yes I love paranormal in the historical too. There was a lot more going on that dark and stormy night that not even du Maurier knew. LOLJennifer St. Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311797590772888922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-15216191628209671212009-06-21T14:38:35.026-04:002009-06-21T14:38:35.026-04:00Llehn. You dead on. By opening up the paranormal...Llehn. You dead on. By opening up the paranormal realm you can raise the stakes in your books to higher levels, make the conflicts greater, and make your characters even more larger than life than any other genre. It not only opens the door to more powerful story telling but it does provide a wonderful escape to find yourself drawn into another world where everything and anything is possible.Jennifer St. Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311797590772888922noreply@blogger.com