tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post7877444656660911602..comments2023-06-20T07:47:24.386-05:00Comments on The Spiced Tea Party: Tell me, gentle readers...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-4600877204245275212008-06-17T12:18:00.000-05:002008-06-17T12:18:00.000-05:00I prefer blurbs that describe the themes and ambia...<I>I prefer blurbs that describe the themes and ambiance, not the plot details. I actually like an element of surprise.</I><BR/><BR/>Wow, rtf, what a great comment. And I like your blog too.Pam Rosenthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357928783704661668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-31399787250598882162008-06-17T00:59:00.000-05:002008-06-17T00:59:00.000-05:00I haven't read the book, though you've made me cur...I haven't read the book, though you've made me curious. In principle I'd say it sounds like expanding the genre--and I'm all for that.<BR/><BR/>I do have a pretty broad definition of romance, and I'm sure much of the romance market would disagree--but there are plenty of others who seem open to blurry lines and varied types of happiness. Even in discussing fairly staid Regencies, some <A HREF="http://accessromance.com/gab/2008/04/24/regency-readers-riddle-me-this" REL="nofollow">say</A> they're open to more rakish heroines, imperfect characters, couples who may try on a few others along the way, and maybe even equivocal endings. (Of course that particular group is self-selecting, just like here :)<BR/><BR/>Misleading cover copy is a real peeve of mine, but I prefer blurbs that describe the themes and ambiance, not the plot details. I actually like an element of surprise. Again, though, my taste may not be representative of the larger market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-7529222258206646542008-06-16T14:02:00.000-05:002008-06-16T14:02:00.000-05:00Love the heroes video--very well edited, and now I...Love the heroes video--very well edited, and now I'm longing to go home and check out the "alternative" Pam recommends.<BR/><BR/>I'm all for expanding and subverting the "rules" of romance (and we all know they're there)--that way writers and the genre won't get stale and self-satisfied. And I strongly believe as a reader that we want to be surprised and challenged. For all the detractors whose comments you read, Kate, know there are many, many readers happy with what you're doing!JRMullanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385318200404516357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-58245700341204097182008-06-15T22:02:00.000-05:002008-06-15T22:02:00.000-05:00Kate: I'm definitely buying the rest in the serie...Kate: I'm definitely buying the rest in the series!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525678885769495261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-940615072942546742008-06-15T21:08:00.000-05:002008-06-15T21:08:00.000-05:00Nice to hear from you all guys!!I'll keep writing ...Nice to hear from you all guys!!<BR/>I'll keep writing the sexually ambiguous h/h then :)Kate Pearcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079485861541059016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-60556619091430381672008-06-15T21:05:00.000-05:002008-06-15T21:05:00.000-05:00Christine? If you come back to read this, you migh...Christine? If you come back to read this, you might want to watch out for the next book "Simply Sinful" when we get to see the relationship between Val and Peter from Peter's side and learn a whole lot more about Valentin as well-maybe that will help :)<BR/><BR/>And if it makes you feel any better-I'm still wondering about what makes Val tick and I'm looking forward to writing more about him some day.Kate Pearcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079485861541059016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-82847861777469001222008-06-15T16:47:00.000-05:002008-06-15T16:47:00.000-05:00Hi, Kate, I haven't had the pleasure of reading yo...Hi, Kate, I haven't had the pleasure of reading your books yet, but I agree with Susan, Karen, and other commenters--you'll write best when you write the stories in your heart, whether or not they follow "traditional" expectations. I also think you're right though, in that there's some blurring of the lines in the markets, and whatever you can do to help make sure that your books are described appropriately can make sure that you're reaching the most appreciative audience :) Keep on writing!Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-39084216040251382802008-06-15T10:38:00.000-05:002008-06-15T10:38:00.000-05:00I've never been able to write erotically without m...I've never been able to write erotically without making up my own rules. Good sex trumps all, and honestly-imagined, verbal, literate sex is its own reward.<BR/><BR/>While as for the video: it was fun (and what a miracle Alan Rickman is, even in the shortest clips). But it was lacking (as I'm sure <I>you</I> noted) in the soundtrack's necessary queerness. For my money, it's hard to top <A HREF="http://youtube.com/watch?v=agXj19r4xUU" REL="nofollow">this brilliant, snarky youtube classic</A>.Pam Rosenthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357928783704661668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-66822678275850117242008-06-15T04:26:00.000-05:002008-06-15T04:26:00.000-05:00I think you're likely to get nothing but a thumbs ...I think you're likely to get nothing but a thumbs up from us lot!<BR/><BR/>I've blogged several times about how I don't get how a bunch of women in America were given the go-ahead to create Rules of Romance which everyone needs to stick to. As Susan says, I for one don't want to read the same thing over and over again.<BR/><BR/>Some people don't like their hero (or their heroine) to be unfaithful, or be sexually ambiguous, or to be kinky or even to look at someone else. Another reader will want something else. Some will want a marriage, or a HEA or whatever.<BR/><BR/>You are never going to please everyone - but believe me, for every review that says "I didn't like this element" there will be a reader of that review who says "Hmm - that sounds intriguing" - it's the old adage, You can't please all the people - an you wouldn't want to, you shouldn't have to. Write what you want to write and sod the people who want the banal and the SAFE.Erasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02203293017233301227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-61846084269786957462008-06-15T00:02:00.000-05:002008-06-15T00:02:00.000-05:00I hope the way romances are written continue to ch...I hope the way romances are written continue to change. You can pick a dozen romances from any store and it's always the same story and same plot. Boring! <BR/><BR/>I specifically chose books from the authors on this site because they are different and they don't always follow what many are used to.<BR/><BR/>I purchased Simply Sexual and I loved reading each chapter, but I was left feeling a little disappointed with the hero at the end. For days afterwards I was still analyzing the ending...drove me crazy. After much debate, I grew to love the story and characters and that book really stands out in my mind now.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, the romance genre is hard to change the rules and expectations and many readers will get turned off, but it would so boring if a few individuals didn't try.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525678885769495261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-21171858956524923492008-06-14T18:45:00.000-05:002008-06-14T18:45:00.000-05:00Well you are known as Naughty Kate right? ;)I thi...Well you are known as Naughty Kate right? ;)<BR/><BR/>I think it is because the lines are blurred. There was definite romance in your book - it was just not your typical man-woman HEA.<BR/><BR/>You can't please everyone. I agree with Susan. Follow your heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882241647734848746.post-23775613376572261362008-06-14T18:09:00.000-05:002008-06-14T18:09:00.000-05:00Hopefully you're expanding the rules! I know I'm n...Hopefully you're expanding the rules! I know I'm not the only reader who doesn't want to pick up a romance only to read the same thing time and again. <BR/><BR/>Of course, the pioneers who do this sort of boundary stretching get all the flak. Ignore it. Follow your heart and write what's in there.Susan Helene Gottfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778191943289129869noreply@blogger.com