tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post2437745810837128782..comments2024-01-20T17:22:00.043-06:00Comments on AJ's Tattered Pages: Heroines...what's your stance?AJ Nuesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16010557416505335378noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-28536479961456191572013-02-01T20:14:49.113-06:002013-02-01T20:14:49.113-06:00hehe. I do love this cover, Sandra. Hope you enjoy...hehe. I do love this cover, Sandra. Hope you enjoy the book! Thanks for stopping by to visit!Joanne Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708364499624604625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-91188515445742769542013-02-01T18:42:32.192-06:002013-02-01T18:42:32.192-06:00Sorry I'm late but OMG! The cover and title al...Sorry I'm late but OMG! The cover and title already had me hooked. However,I've been so busy I didn't buy it yet. After reading the excerpt, I bought it. That's right. I didn't even wait to leave this comment first.Sandra Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061923642210002206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-37728763513318025152013-02-01T18:28:55.588-06:002013-02-01T18:28:55.588-06:00Nancy--that's an excellent day! I don't th...Nancy--that's an excellent day! I don't think I've ever done 3K in one day. Congrats! That deserves celebrating! <br /><br />Margaret--Yup, I agree. In general, I'm a big fan of the tortured hero. He's so complex and so yummy. <br /><br />thanks for visiting with me guys!Joanne Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708364499624604625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-6917853671960427232013-02-01T18:22:08.918-06:002013-02-01T18:22:08.918-06:00Hi Joanne,
Great excert and premise. I am rather p...Hi Joanne,<br />Great excert and premise. I am rather partial to the Cinderella type heroines myself. the ones who get themselves rescued by strong, but tortured heroes.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-52428315425785039192013-02-01T16:53:02.097-06:002013-02-01T16:53:02.097-06:00Your excerpt was a fabulous end to my evening, Joa...Your excerpt was a fabulous end to my evening, Joanne. I've had a great day - actually adding some 3000 to my current WIP which hasn't ahppened for ages. Your lass sounds so appealing my TBR pile has increased.Best to you. Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366248895961876075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-63787971632792199692013-02-01T14:24:14.555-06:002013-02-01T14:24:14.555-06:00AJ--LOL! Me too. Terrible ain't it? ;)
Karyn...AJ--LOL! Me too. Terrible ain't it? ;) <br /><br />Karyn--as I mentioned, I have my favorites, but really, I'm fairly easy as a reader. I like to give everybody a chance. I have to admit I don't arrogant. I'm not fond of the alpha. <br /><br />Thanks for visiting with me!Joanne Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708364499624604625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-37168831677645773232013-02-01T14:12:40.481-06:002013-02-01T14:12:40.481-06:00Joanne, I literally get a rush just walking into a...Joanne, I literally get a rush just walking into a book store...or the library. The delicious aroma of all those pages make me swoon. LOLAJ Nuesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010557416505335378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-6250413106868298562013-02-01T14:03:48.487-06:002013-02-01T14:03:48.487-06:00Very nice excerpt! As for heroines, it depends on ...Very nice excerpt! As for heroines, it depends on what I'm in the mood to read. But generally speaking, as long as they're smart and make smart decisions, even if it's for the wrong reasons, I'm a happy reader.Karyn Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137027268568162257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-39049288797173916442013-02-01T13:23:37.443-06:002013-02-01T13:23:37.443-06:00Oh, the worst feature is that one click buy. I don...Oh, the worst feature is that one click buy. I don't have time to talk myself out of it. I think there's a picture/saying I saw going around facebook. Something about, I should never be trusted in a bookstore with a credit card. Some girls collect shoes or jewelry...I'm dangerous in the bookstore. It's like candy. Now, with Amazon, it's insta-read. lol Joanne Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708364499624604625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-83315653723831109212013-02-01T13:10:44.803-06:002013-02-01T13:10:44.803-06:00Whoot! Just bought your book, Joanne. And I just b...Whoot! Just bought your book, Joanne. And I just bought Vonnie's Mona Lisa's Room. LOL A lady with an Amazon account and a Kindle is a dangerous thing...AJ Nuesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010557416505335378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-5368754725307151042013-02-01T12:48:24.037-06:002013-02-01T12:48:24.037-06:00Melissa--I'm the same. It really depends on my...Melissa--I'm the same. It really depends on my mood. I also think that how the author pulls it off depends on how I like it. I want a character I can identify with. <br /><br />thanks for visiting with me!Joanne Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708364499624604625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-69347334437217122042013-02-01T12:19:15.631-06:002013-02-01T12:19:15.631-06:00Arrrgghhh - that excerpt! The tension, description...Arrrgghhh - that excerpt! The tension, description, just excellent. Can't wait to get my hands on, er, the story. I love all different kinds of heroines, ones I can relate to and ones that take me out of my comfort zone, depending on my mood and the imagination of the author. Thanks, ladies!Melissa Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13192806359993781825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-9308402313895107632013-02-01T12:09:33.188-06:002013-02-01T12:09:33.188-06:00Dang it! Now I gotta go read Those Violet Eyes...a...Dang it! Now I gotta go read Those Violet Eyes...again! LOLAJ Nuesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010557416505335378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-80902088663657531112013-02-01T11:11:48.323-06:002013-02-01T11:11:48.323-06:00I'm honored that you say that about the book, ...I'm honored that you say that about the book, Vonnie. I adore Michael and I'm biting my nails wondering if others will as well. <br /><br />RE: insecurities--you know, I'm honestly not sure that part of me will ever go away. I've been feeling that way a lot lately. It's like a dang curse. Some things in this business are just hard. But at least we have each other. We can keep each other going! <br /><br />AJ--oh, we're in total agreement about Win. I was attached to him from the end of the first chapter. Made me cry, I wanted him to find his HEA so bad. LOVE Win. Joanne Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708364499624604625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-28132903779933198692013-02-01T10:43:05.068-06:002013-02-01T10:43:05.068-06:00Ladies, I have halfway through Joanne's book. ...Ladies, I have halfway through Joanne's book. Awesome, just awesome. If you loved the excerpt she shares today then you must read the book for there are many, many more "sighable" moments.<br /><br />Joanne, as for your and AJ's kind words about Evie and Win, hugs to you both. I'm beyond flatterd. Truly...especially on a day I feel as if my writing is getting worse instead of better. Insecurities, oh yeah, I've got a tankful of them.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-25088774306439571142013-02-01T10:15:06.217-06:002013-02-01T10:15:06.217-06:00AGREED! I'm plagued by horrible insecurities, ...AGREED! I'm plagued by horrible insecurities, but I think most writers are...heck, probably all artists. And also agreed about Evie, Joanne. She ROCKS! And Win, the hero in Vonnie's book,Those Violet Eyes. I will NEVER get over my crush on that guy. He is just...dreamy. AJ Nuesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010557416505335378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-45278540637394599932013-02-01T09:47:15.323-06:002013-02-01T09:47:15.323-06:00Niecey--hehe. Yeah, it's definitely easier her...Niecey--hehe. Yeah, it's definitely easier here in cyberspace, where no one can see me. In person, I'm that girl holding up the wall. lol <br /><br />thanks for stopping by! Joanne Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708364499624604625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-65520020271816475122013-02-01T09:42:19.867-06:002013-02-01T09:42:19.867-06:00Oh my gosh, this book sounds awesome! And I like t...Oh my gosh, this book sounds awesome! And I like that you write about the shy bookworm type...that's me. Even if I'm a loud mouth in cyberspace :) I'm brave when I'm not in front of a ton of people :)Niecey Roy - Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01199987337461491374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-12543058226839533592013-02-01T09:33:33.761-06:002013-02-01T09:33:33.761-06:00Alison--Thanks so much for stopping by to let me s...Alison--Thanks so much for stopping by to let me share it with you!<br /><br />Barb--Exactly! Thanks for stopping by!Joanne Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708364499624604625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-79302713953471115902013-02-01T09:32:12.638-06:002013-02-01T09:32:12.638-06:00Thanks for having me, AJ! And the mention--I meant...Thanks for having me, AJ! And the mention--I meant it! Jezzy was a heroine who took me by storm! ;) <br /><br />This excerpt. I have to laugh. Michael wrote that one. He stormed into my scene and took over completely. I love it when they do that. ;)Joanne Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708364499624604625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-20497020896690773852013-02-01T09:30:28.145-06:002013-02-01T09:30:28.145-06:00That is a gorgeous excerpt!! I agree, kick-butt he...That is a gorgeous excerpt!! I agree, kick-butt heroines are fantastic, but I also love the shy girls, the ones who have to break down their own carefully constructed walls to find love!Barb Hanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06231914432478527195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027106411642785964.post-40613809994485896022013-02-01T09:26:46.598-06:002013-02-01T09:26:46.598-06:00Good morning, ladies! Joanne, I love your take on ...Good morning, ladies! Joanne, I love your take on quiet, overlooked heroines. I think we all have that side to us. And I LOVED the excerpt! This sounds like a great book. Congrats!Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.com