tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post7379442478923105226..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Fire Away!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-84387943827263065242008-04-10T20:32:00.000-04:002008-04-10T20:32:00.000-04:00In case you miss the main annoucnement .. the winn...In case you miss the main annoucnement .. the winner of Desperate Duchess is ...<BR/><BR/>Limecello!Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-28568175015408081722008-04-08T10:41:00.000-04:002008-04-08T10:41:00.000-04:00Helen and I think alikeMuch Ado About You is defin...Helen and I think alike<BR/><BR/>Much Ado About You is definitley my favorite and Tess and Lucius are my favorite heroine and hero. There is just something about those two who have really sacrificed a lot to help their families. When they get their own HEA it is really deserved.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05871779531721798279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-12464776315527698152008-04-07T23:30:00.000-04:002008-04-07T23:30:00.000-04:00Oh, OK then, Christine--I feel slightly better ;) ...Oh, OK then, Christine--I feel slightly better ;) I can't knit to save my life either, but I think the GR's quite cozy with his lovely new metaphorical socks :)<BR/><BR/>And yes, Anna, lots of suggestions! The Lair's a great place for expanding the TBR...Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-19039275005784598672008-04-07T21:36:00.000-04:002008-04-07T21:36:00.000-04:00LOL - I know what you mean limecello! I always lov...LOL - I know what you mean limecello! I always love/hate those question posts too ... I can never think of anything clever enough ... until it's way too late!<BR/><BR/>So Luscious Lucius (which is my nickname for Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter) is catching Mayne up in the rankings. Who will win?Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-52927005587105318402008-04-07T19:44:00.000-04:002008-04-07T19:44:00.000-04:00Oh I'm so excited about this! I love/hate these "c...Oh I'm so excited about this! I love/hate these "come up with a question" posts. Haha, there's so much I want to know, but I feel pressured to come up with an amazing question - and also some previous similar thing gone awry - so I generally ask inane questions. We'll skip that for all our sakes.<BR/>To answer your questions... Wow is that difficult. <BR/>1. Duchess in Love <BR/>2. Lucius Felton<BR/>3. And... I haven't read her story yet - but she always seemed so interesting - so.. Harriet!limecellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985786633434296297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11811571321976774392008-04-07T19:34:00.000-04:002008-04-07T19:34:00.000-04:00Now, Kim - that's just mean! We'll have to find a ...Now, Kim - that's just mean! We'll have to find a way to torture you back *cackle*Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6393098592345424462008-04-07T19:27:00.000-04:002008-04-07T19:27:00.000-04:00Yay Helen - I knew you could do it (as hard as it ...Yay Helen - I knew you could do it (as hard as it was!) Good choices! And a great question too.<BR/><BR/>Christine, I'm a big fan of seeing romances set in other periods of English history - fab question! I wonder if that's my Brit bias?<BR/><BR/>Latest on the popularity chart:<BR/><BR/>Fave book - Much Ado About You<BR/>Fave Hero - Mayne<BR/>Fave heroine - Josie, but Gina and Tess are gaining on her!Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-61832621191302969262008-04-07T19:26:00.000-04:002008-04-07T19:26:00.000-04:00And someone mentioned about Eloisa's love scenes i...<I>And someone mentioned about Eloisa's love scenes in unusual outdoor places. What about the scene in An Affair before Christmas? Now that was amazing.<BR/></I><BR/><BR/>Okay, I'm just going to have to stop reading today or I'll be forced to taunt and tease you all mercifully! *g* I'll save that for Eloisa to do on the 1st. lolKim Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024978035574211848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6583331918547800552008-04-07T18:36:00.000-04:002008-04-07T18:36:00.000-04:00I have another question for Eloisa. Would you ever...I have another question for Eloisa. Would you ever consider writing romance set in the Elizabethan age or is that too close to your academic life? <BR/><BR/>Oh, Helen, yes! I loved Lucius Felton, too.<BR/><BR/>Annie, the GR is chowing down on Tim Tam balls (like Maltesers only with Tim Tam filling) They're easier to get his beak around:)<BR/><BR/>Fedora, sadly, the knitting is strictly metaphorical;) I can't knit to save my life.<BR/><BR/>And someone mentioned about Eloisa's love scenes in unusual outdoor places. What about the scene in An Affair before Christmas? Now that was amazing.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22771689530523250472008-04-07T17:58:00.000-04:002008-04-07T17:58:00.000-04:00OK AnnaFavourite bookMuch Ado About YouFavourite H...OK Anna<BR/><BR/>Favourite book<BR/>Much Ado About You<BR/><BR/>Favourite Hero<BR/>Lucius Felton so yummy<BR/><BR/>Favoutite Heroine<BR/>Tess Essex so strong and caring<BR/><BR/>This was the first of Eloisa's books that I read and have been collecting them since then. I love the way the sisters were so close I am one of four girls and I feel very close to my sisters and as the eldest would do anything for my sisters.<BR/>A question for Eloisa<BR/>How did you came about writing about the Essex sisters.<BR/><BR/>Have Fun<BR/>HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-29769790421662352862008-04-07T17:19:00.000-04:002008-04-07T17:19:00.000-04:00Wow - they really did sprinkle magic at Disneyland...Wow - they really did sprinkle magic at Disneyland, Tawny - giving the guests first dibs on the cabana boys?!<BR/><BR/>There have been quite a few recommendations, flchen1, for books to add to your Eloisa TBR pile *grin*. I know, we're such terrible enablers! Great questions!Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-15156372997108927342008-04-07T16:30:00.000-04:002008-04-07T16:30:00.000-04:00Congrats on the GR, Christine! How do his new soc...Congrats on the GR, Christine! How do his new socks look? How crafty of you to knit!<BR/><BR/>I haven't read too much of Eloisa's writing yet (just Much Ado About You) but have several titles in the TBR :)<BR/><BR/>I love connected stories and I see she's got several.<BR/><BR/>Do you start off knowing you'll be writing several related books or does the second take off from the first with a life of its own? If it's the former, does that make it easier, to have that in mind as you plot? (Or is it more work, juggling the various plots and characters?)<BR/><BR/>What kind of books do you like to read?<BR/><BR/>And nosy me, how did you and your DH meet? :)Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-83850451597784270572008-04-07T16:17:00.000-04:002008-04-07T16:17:00.000-04:00Whoohoooooooooo - won't it be great to have Eloisa...Whoohoooooooooo - won't it be great to have Eloisa in the lair?! I'm excited and can't wait to visit. <BR/><BR/>Now ladies, lets not wear out the cabana boys before she gets here, remember... guests get first dibs *beg*Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-13814063504334590522008-04-07T16:12:00.000-04:002008-04-07T16:12:00.000-04:00Oh yes, Beth. Time management is something I want ...Oh yes, Beth. Time management is something I want to hear about too! I am so hopeless at it.Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-43278491439848911342008-04-07T16:11:00.000-04:002008-04-07T16:11:00.000-04:00It will be a fun day, Joanie. But then, we rarely ...It will be a fun day, Joanie. But then, we rarely have un-fun days *grin*<BR/><BR/>Oooh - good questions Foanna! Trust you to bring in the Shakespeare connection.<BR/><BR/>Love your new author pic, Susan!! And yes, Eloisa is very inspiring. We are so lucky to have her in our NJ chapter.<BR/><BR/>LOL Terrio - I'm looking forward to seeing Eloisa's answers to your questions.<BR/><BR/>Very interesting questions, Susan. One of the reasons historicals scare me too, is the research.<BR/><BR/>Come on, Helen - you're going to have to stump up some definite answers. Pick your favourites!!Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-70556349344014992992008-04-07T16:07:00.000-04:002008-04-07T16:07:00.000-04:00I can't wait for Eloisa's visit! I'd love to hear ...I can't wait for Eloisa's visit! <BR/><BR/>I'd love to hear any tips or tricks Eloisa has for time management *g*Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-8503532383168075952008-04-07T16:00:00.000-04:002008-04-07T16:00:00.000-04:00Forgot to add my question: What I want to know is ...Forgot to add my question: <BR/><BR/>What I want to know is how much research goes into Eloisa's books. Does she do it herself? Does she hire it out? Does the research inform the plotting, if she's a plotter? Or does the plot come first & then the research? <BR/><BR/>I don't write historicals because the research frightens me. I'd love to hear how she handles it.Susan Seyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18033511012283092945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-12549120271092047402008-04-07T15:48:00.000-04:002008-04-07T15:48:00.000-04:00Congrats Christine hope you two are having funI lo...Congrats Christine hope you two are having fun<BR/><BR/>I loved the Essex sisters books all of them they were the first of Eloisa's books that I read and I must say how good the were I loved Tess and Annabels stories especially. I have read Desperate Duchesses as well and have the next one here on my TBR pile.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Have Fun<BR/>HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62412960795699480192008-04-07T15:36:00.000-04:002008-04-07T15:36:00.000-04:00Oh, how about this one. Where does Eloisa get her...Oh, how about this one. Where does Eloisa get her ideas for her "not exactly in the bedroom" love scenes. I mean, I don't want to ruin any books for anyone but in a boat?! And in a historical yet! Where did she come up with that one?<BR/><BR/>And Strip Dominoes. The story of where that came from should be entertaining.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-49296094229673903322008-04-07T15:23:00.000-04:002008-04-07T15:23:00.000-04:00Hi, Anna! I'm SO excited about Eloisa's visit! S...Hi, Anna! I'm SO excited about Eloisa's visit! She spoke at my local chapter's annual conference a few years ago & I found her completely inspiring. Can't wait to have her in the lair!<BR/><BR/>As for my favorite Eloisa book? I have to say Potent Pleasures. It was such a joy to read a book where the hero had such an...um...unconventional reputation. :-) And if you don't know what I'm talking about, go read the book immediately! It's wonderful & very, very fresh!Susan Seyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18033511012283092945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-386088955032499572008-04-07T15:10:00.000-04:002008-04-07T15:10:00.000-04:00WOW, so excited to have Eloisa visiting! It will b...WOW, so excited to have Eloisa visiting! It will be a hot old night in the lair then!<BR/><BR/>I know Eloisa is a Shakespeare scholar. I wonder what her favorite play is and why. Also, apart from the titles, does Shakespeare influence Eloisa's romance writing? <BR/><BR/>And Madame! Good on you for snaffling our chicky friend!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73100987119912534002008-04-07T14:40:00.000-04:002008-04-07T14:40:00.000-04:00Do the cabana boys need tips? I bet your gladiator...Do the cabana boys need tips? I bet your gladiators and my hockey hunks don't *grin*<BR/><BR/>Terrio ... you never know, here in the Lair ... we may just be able to tempt her.Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-17725532229172177032008-04-07T14:37:00.001-04:002008-04-07T14:37:00.001-04:00Smelling salts, anyone?! Yes, that was Eloisa ... ...Smelling salts, anyone?! Yes, that was Eloisa ... here in the Lair! Wooohoooo!!!Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-49227991750471035902008-04-07T14:37:00.000-04:002008-04-07T14:37:00.000-04:00Oh, I almost forgot to stop by here. Devoted Bon ...Oh, I almost forgot to stop by here. Devoted Bon Bon here and I already know that Eloisa won't answer my quetions. :) We've asked them all and she's so devious, she just loves to make us suffer and wait for the answers.<BR/><BR/>I can't choose a favorite book. Just can't. For hero it's tough but Mayne would most likely win the battle. Though Sebastian would run a close second with Damon catching him in third. I'll leave Elijah out of the list only because he hasn't technically been the hero of a book yet.<BR/><BR/>My favorite heroine is and always will be Esme. There was just something about her that I completely related to and if I ever get lucky enough to have another daughter, I'm planning on naming her Esme. Let's hope whoever I find to help create the precious thing won't have a problem with that.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-80304840772986490562008-04-07T14:23:00.000-04:002008-04-07T14:23:00.000-04:00Looking forward to having Eloisa visit the lair!An...Looking forward to having Eloisa visit the lair!<BR/><BR/>Anna, did you tell her to bring tip money for the cabana boys?Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.com