tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post8635285758357180410..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Colette Gale Fires up the PhantomLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-46036662262232275032011-03-30T20:35:36.191-04:002011-03-30T20:35:36.191-04:00I just saw the 2004 film and I read the Gaston Ler...I just saw the 2004 film and I read the Gaston Leroux novel and both really triggered my interest in the story about the Phantom. Now, I've also read "Unmasqued" with relish. When reading the description of the Phantom I already thought I recognized Gerard Butler. Of all the phantoms he is of course the most pleasing to the eye. I thought his performance of "Point of no return" was also quite erotic, a good preparation for this novel :-). I just felt so sad for him when at the end he didn't get the girl. 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I, of course, will be buying yours. *g*Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-7048187220487156212007-08-07T08:14:00.000-04:002007-08-07T08:14:00.000-04:00OOh, thanks for all the info on the twists on Robi...OOh, thanks for all the info on the twists on Robin Hood. <BR/><BR/>I heard Russel Crowe is working on a movie right now in which he plays Nottingham--as a good guy.<BR/><BR/>Apparently, this concept has been done before!<BR/><BR/>Seton,thanks for the suggestion about The Thief's Mistress....but I think I'll wait to check it out until my book is done. Then there can be no chance of similarities that weren't accidental! :-)<BR/><BR/>I had a blast with the Banditas....hope to see you all again soon!<BR/><BR/>Oh,and UNMASQUED is being featured at Borders this month with a $1-off coupon. Here's a link for those who are interested:<BR/><BR/>http://www.bordersstores.com/<BR/>features/feature.jsp?file=coupon_<BR/>romance<BR/><BR/>(You'll have to cut and paste it onto one line.)Colette Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03332814102971834212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-92034276360787663172007-08-07T03:30:00.000-04:002007-08-07T03:30:00.000-04:00Seton, I have to say I admire a woman who can use ...Seton, I have to say I admire a woman who can use 'uxorism'! Actually, speaking of Robin Hood stories, there's a great one called The Baron by Juliana Garnett that features the Sheriff as the hero and the heroine is Robin Hood's niece. A really emotional, passionate story.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-38307127732620109032007-08-07T03:00:00.000-04:002007-08-07T03:00:00.000-04:00THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL is one of my all-time faves ...THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL is one of my all-time faves and I would love to see it get the erotic interpretation. <BR/><BR/>The very talented Gayle Feyrer wrote a sexy historical -- THE THIEF'S MISTRESS -- in which Maid Marian gets it with Nottingham. You might want to check it out to avoid comparisons.<BR/><BR/>I saw the original Bway production of POTO with Sarah Brightman and Crawford and was underwhelmed because Brightman was an horrible actress. A horrible example of uxorism. Totally ruined the experience for me. Much prefer the movie version because of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-8887095087856225222007-08-07T01:23:00.000-04:002007-08-07T01:23:00.000-04:00Helen, as Errol would say, hie thee to a DVD renta...Helen, as Errol would say, hie thee to a DVD rental outlet and gettest thou North and South. Thou will nottest be sorryest!!!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-84582454790274481612007-08-06T23:51:00.000-04:002007-08-06T23:51:00.000-04:00Thanks so much to everyone for stopping by, and fo...Thanks so much to everyone for stopping by, and for your enthusiasm for the book!<BR/><BR/>It really was a labor of love...I just had to give Christine and Erik their happy ending. I hope that you'll enjoy my twist on their story!<BR/><BR/>And Kirsten--you're so right about erotica. Good for you saying what's already lurking in everyone's minds anyway, huh? :-)<BR/><BR/>I'll be back to answer any other questions and good luck, Banditas!Colette Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03332814102971834212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16620560854793965342007-08-06T23:12:00.000-04:002007-08-06T23:12:00.000-04:00Great interview. I haven't read an erotica so this...Great interview. I haven't read an erotica so this will be a first for me too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41722317185013370982007-08-06T22:42:00.000-04:002007-08-06T22:42:00.000-04:00KeiraI have yet to see North and South I will have...Keira<BR/>I have yet to see North and South I will have to get out and look at hiring it so as I can watch it for myself.<BR/>Have Fun<BR/>HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40205326774050089932007-08-06T22:37:00.000-04:002007-08-06T22:37:00.000-04:00Hi Colette! Hope I'm not too late to leave you a c...Hi Colette! Hope I'm not too late to leave you a comment. Just wanted to say that I, for one, do not read erotica for the plot. :-) I mean, it's a handy addition, but not entirely necessary. <BR/><BR/>(Reminds me a bit of the guys saying they read Playboy for the articles...) <BR/><BR/>Just thought someone had to admit it. (grin)<BR/><BR/>The book looks fabulous. I will definitely watch for all the Seducing the Classics! Thanks for being with the Banditas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81981925107756617662007-08-06T22:36:00.000-04:002007-08-06T22:36:00.000-04:00Colette I will class it as my first erotic novel a...Colette I will class it as my first erotic novel and I love Robin Hood it is probably my all time classic love Erroyl Flynn in that role.<BR/>Have Fun<BR/>HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-28049370633178331402007-08-06T21:13:00.000-04:002007-08-06T21:13:00.000-04:00Colette, oh, how cool is that! You thought of yumm...Colette, oh, how cool is that! You thought of yummy GB in the role of your hero.<BR/><BR/>"Sync me, I'm a poet." Andrews is delicious as Sir Percy Blakeney, Foanna. Here comes another mention of the famed <I>North and South</I>. Is there anyone of the Banditas and honored guests who haven't seen the ooh-la-la Richard Armitage in this Victorian drama?Keira Soleorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62150196202110941832007-08-06T21:03:00.000-04:002007-08-06T21:03:00.000-04:00I have to echo Keira here. Wonderful interview and...I have to echo Keira here. Wonderful interview and that cover is amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-51088594214887075502007-08-06T20:49:00.000-04:002007-08-06T20:49:00.000-04:00So glad you stopped by, Colette! Unmasqued sounds...So glad you stopped by, Colette! Unmasqued sounds fantastic - I can't wait to pick up a copy *g*Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25421847284974596712007-08-06T18:50:00.000-04:002007-08-06T18:50:00.000-04:00Anna, honey, we are so much alike. I like Richard ...Anna, honey, we are so much alike. I like Richard Armitage too. And funny you should mention Robin Hood -- I just blogged about this show on my blog at http://trishwrites.blogspot.com since I just finished watching the first season this weekend.<BR/><BR/>And Orlando -- fanning self. I'm half in love with him as Will Turner.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25950979776781345372007-08-06T17:34:00.000-04:002007-08-06T17:34:00.000-04:00Enjoyed the interview! This book sounds great and ...Enjoyed the interview! This book sounds great and I love that cover.Cherie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767627787231269781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-87745498126988350152007-08-06T16:00:00.000-04:002007-08-06T16:00:00.000-04:00Thank you for being with us on Romance Bandits tod...Thank you for being with us on Romance Bandits today, Colette. What a gorgeous cover! And I love your tagline, too. I suppose in some of the classics you get the feeling they might have written the book differently if they hadn't been constrained by the mores of the time. I'll be interested to see what you've done with Phantom.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for a great interview, Anna.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-70898870367162046262007-08-06T15:44:00.000-04:002007-08-06T15:44:00.000-04:00Colette glad to see you here today. I'm looking fo...Colette glad to see you here today. I'm looking forward to your take on both of these classics. I will also be at Borders tomorrow and will be looking to see if the book is there.tetewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287233499993365048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31841338478781263352007-08-06T15:12:00.000-04:002007-08-06T15:12:00.000-04:00Oh my gosh, I love "The Phantom of the Opera!" It...Oh my gosh, I love "The Phantom of the Opera!" It's my favorite musical. I even read the Gaston Learoux novel but I thought Raoul was way too prissy. He cried way too much. I love the movie and the stage play. I like the movie a little more than the play because you can actually see the characters' faces and Gerard Butler is in it. I mean, the man is gorgeous (I always picture him as the romantic hero). I always wanted Christine to pick the Phantom. He just seems so much more exciting than Raoul. I always sing to the music in my car when I'm alone because apparently, I don't sing that good. I even put together a Phantom costume to wear for Halloween (one of my favorite holidays). We usually have a big Halloween bash; costume required. <BR/><BR/>Your book sounds wonderful! I will definetly have to get a copy. I have never read erotic fiction so I think it will be an interesting change for me. And I think you said Robin Hood after the Count of Monte Cristo. Both amazing stories. I love it.FilmPhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084837915215913049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-53249541065345001982007-08-06T15:07:00.000-04:002007-08-06T15:07:00.000-04:00Colette and Anna, I bought a copy of The Scarlet P...Colette and Anna, I bought a copy of The Scarlet Pimpernel with Anthony Andrews about 9 years ago. My middle daughter had read the book for a report for school and I wanted her to see the movie version. She and her younger brother watched it over and over. Then I found them having a "duel" one day. :)Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-18999722848423426152007-08-06T15:04:00.000-04:002007-08-06T15:04:00.000-04:00Jo, I like the idea of spicing up Lady Chatterley ...Jo, I like the idea of spicing up Lady Chatterley (50 years ago, who would imagine that would be possible?). I love that book - I find it really romantic! Other Jo, I'd cast Richard Armitage in the Man in the Iron Mask. He can do good - North and South - and bad - Guy of Gisborne in Robin Hood. And he's yummy in either guise! Although yeah, I'll take Orlando if Richard is busy ;-)Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-63475256954860252782007-08-06T15:02:00.000-04:002007-08-06T15:02:00.000-04:00Thanks for popping by, everyone. It's such an inte...Thanks for popping by, everyone. It's such an interesting premise, redoing TPOTO, isn't it? Had me intrigued from the beginning. I have to admit I haven't seen the musical. I do however absolutely love a REALLY obscure version Hammer Horror did in the 60s which occasionally used to turn up on late night TV here. It starred Herbert Lom of Pink Panther fame as the Phantom and it was fantastic. All that doomed romanticism. It was set in London in the Victorian era and nodded to Jack the Ripper. Really creepy. Although I haven't seen it for years so I mightn't feel the same now. The Phantom used to play the Bach Toccata and Fugue in the London sewers. OOOOOH! <BR/><BR/>It is a GORGEOUS cover, isn't it, Keira? <BR/><BR/>Colette, I ADORE Anthony Andrews in the Scarlet Pimpernel. They seek him here, they seem him there... I had it on video but I lent it to someone and it never came back. Grrrr! Don't you hate it when that happens? Thanks for playing in the Bandit Lair. This has been great fun!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-84215916482952672832007-08-06T14:56:00.000-04:002007-08-06T14:56:00.000-04:00Colette,Do check out "Man in the Iron Mask"! Great...Colette,<BR/>Do check out "Man in the Iron Mask"! Great dark, tortured hero and erotic romance potential! Super story!<BR/><BR/>Hi Suz! (waving)<BR/>Hmm, who would I cast as the hero in "Man in the Iron Mask"? Besides my love, JBJ... (he he)<BR/><BR/>Well, he'd have to be youngish. Louis is a young king, very lusty. So he must have sex appeal as well, and be able to play both the evil twin and the twin who is vulnerable, hurt. He must be able to speak with a European accent (which Leonardo did NOT at all!)<BR/><BR/>So, I'm going to go with Orlando Bloom! The man has all of those qualities and is just so darned yummy there are, ironically, no words. (fanning myself!)<BR/><BR/>JoJo Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132008896370320303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81792814093819280522007-08-06T14:53:00.000-04:002007-08-06T14:53:00.000-04:00Thanks for visiting with us, Colette! (Love the ps...Thanks for visiting with us, Colette! (Love the pseudonym, which I assume is a nod to *the* Colette!) I really just wanted to chime in that Alan Rickman (whose pic I used in vain yesterday on this blog *g*) would be a great Nottingham!<BR/><BR/>But I think you have lots of explaining to do for old Nottingham. He always comes off as such a power-hungry toadie. Can't wait to see how you redeem him!Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.com