tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post8578798732471189650..comments2023-12-07T08:11:31.713-05:00Comments on Ramblings From This Chick: Interview with Author Grace Burrowes and GiveawayRFTC Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01794488183771670244noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-48190001543275218892013-04-02T16:31:41.566-04:002013-04-02T16:31:41.566-04:00I tend to keep almost everything I read. But ther...I tend to keep almost everything I read. But there are only a few that I reread all the time. I think those books just tend to reach out and grab me. There usually isn't a lot of angst and the characters feel like friends to me.AuburnGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335846387377596380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-17955735414893025952013-03-30T00:16:32.198-04:002013-03-30T00:16:32.198-04:00It has to be a good story with characters that spe...It has to be a good story with characters that speak to me.<br />Grace, love your books!jmcgaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932827218529724266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-33327014223767953572013-03-28T20:25:35.544-04:002013-03-28T20:25:35.544-04:00Just not wanting to let go. A story that draws me ...Just not wanting to let go. A story that draws me in & holds me there.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-49059161369282085962013-03-28T17:10:55.252-04:002013-03-28T17:10:55.252-04:00What puts a book on my keeper shelf is if it holds...What puts a book on my keeper shelf is if it holds my interest from the beginning to the end and I feel as though I am living the story.Cathy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402868229427304647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-82230963631139607042013-03-28T16:01:04.088-04:002013-03-28T16:01:04.088-04:00What puts a book on your keeper shelf?
If its Gra...What puts a book on your keeper shelf?<br /><br />If its Grace Burrowes!! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062403594023361667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-74681304950731543962013-03-28T15:59:51.907-04:002013-03-28T15:59:51.907-04:00I want to read more!! :)I want to read more!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062403594023361667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-11993719693811927022013-03-28T08:26:13.280-04:002013-03-28T08:26:13.280-04:00any book that has action, desire and lots of sweat...any book that has action, desire and lots of sweaty romance. Thanks for sharing.Queen of Books Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672411720794588173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-28821750586803047512013-03-28T08:01:39.469-04:002013-03-28T08:01:39.469-04:00A keeper is a one-sitting read that had me in emot...A keeper is a one-sitting read that had me in emotional turmoil and laughing at the same. I do own hundreds of books but some books I just love to re-read.Fluserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953500620743174931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-51314744108141697012013-03-28T07:46:55.475-04:002013-03-28T07:46:55.475-04:00Really? I am interested in writing for YA audienc...Really? I am interested in writing for YA audiences as well. I hadn't heard Sherry was doing that. I neglected to mention Julia Quinn... I keep thinking the Windhams and Bridgertons know each other. Anthony, Westhaven and Devlin would be friends, I am sure. Colin and Val too... Is it just me???Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10446681071986032258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-4415222080831626472013-03-27T23:16:56.569-04:002013-03-27T23:16:56.569-04:00If a book takes me on a journey with lots and lots...If a book takes me on a journey with lots and lots of emotion and characters with lots of - well for lack of a better word - character then I will undoubtedly become invested in the story and if I become invested then it's definitely earned a spot on my keeper shelf:)*yadkny*https://www.blogger.com/profile/11009997492532854307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-6447361261374237742013-03-27T23:05:47.718-04:002013-03-27T23:05:47.718-04:00I keep all of my books unless I don't like it ...I keep all of my books unless I don't like it and can't finish the story. <br /><br />josiehink122026(at)gmail(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12024800971474339420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-57233366805175186692013-03-27T22:34:53.754-04:002013-03-27T22:34:53.754-04:00I'd never actually thought about a keeper shel...I'd never actually thought about a keeper shelf before last year and I admit to being a hoarder when it comes to my books. I now know that a keeper shelf, for me at least, will contain books that I either have reread, or am going to reread at some time in the future. I've been lucky enough to find Grace's books just after she started getting published and I'm finally caught up with all of those she has out and will be buying Darius in paperback next week. All of her books are on my keeper shelf and I'll be adding each of them as they come out. Right now I don't have a lot on that keeper shelf besides Grace's book, mainly just those I've won in different contests on Facebook and others I've received that are autographed. I'm very much looking forward to reading Darius when it hits the stores and wouldn't mind an e-book version of it also.moodymollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732399285818493878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-54184273280398685062013-03-27T22:01:11.180-04:002013-03-27T22:01:11.180-04:00The "Books I want to share," test, and t...The "Books I want to share," test, and the "books that touched my soul," test, both of which say it well. And then there are the books I will NOT lend to friends, because it's my keeper copy of the keeper, as opposed to my lending copy, right? Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-27727536933247485122013-03-27T22:00:04.723-04:002013-03-27T22:00:04.723-04:00The "I don't want it to end," test, ...The "I don't want it to end," test, and the "I think of it for years afterward," test. Kinda like a good relationship? Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-68060681320454679152013-03-27T21:59:18.142-04:002013-03-27T21:59:18.142-04:00Now, we have the 1 am test, which also works for m...Now, we have the 1 am test, which also works for me--as well as a nice short list of auto-buys. I've heard Sherry Thomas is taking on Young Adult next, and I abso agree about Jennifer Ashley--what a broad, prolific talent she has!Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-5906904209967365932013-03-27T21:57:34.419-04:002013-03-27T21:57:34.419-04:00What Wanda said!What Wanda said!Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-85435847814659569832013-03-27T21:57:04.376-04:002013-03-27T21:57:04.376-04:00Sheryl, that behavior, of buying an entire backlis...Sheryl, that behavior, of buying an entire backlist, is something that makes romance the envy of other genres, like mystery and thrillers. I do the same thing when I find a new author whose books I like. I recall very clearly standing in a bookstore in La Jolla, CA, and finding my first Loretta Chase. I had her backlist on its way to me with hours of finding "Lord Perfect." Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-8445499504395449692013-03-27T21:55:14.097-04:002013-03-27T21:55:14.097-04:00Julee J, I like THIS cover, though the shirt is no...Julee J, I like THIS cover, though the shirt is not historically correct. We're working on revising the covers for some of the subsequent Lords. Anybody have suggestions for the cover models? Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-65476374258480165992013-03-27T21:53:15.764-04:002013-03-27T21:53:15.764-04:00Yeah... can't beat excellent chemistry, can yo...Yeah... can't beat excellent chemistry, can you? Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-26017332945158125122013-03-27T21:52:20.142-04:002013-03-27T21:52:20.142-04:00Hiya, Mel! Now we the true Keeper Test: Did it mak...Hiya, Mel! Now we the true Keeper Test: Did it make my tummy flutter? Works for me!Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-15072395137847002812013-03-27T21:51:23.942-04:002013-03-27T21:51:23.942-04:00Glittergirl, you might REALLY enjoy Kristen Callih...Glittergirl, you might REALLY enjoy Kristen Callihan's darkest London series. She writes paranormals set in Victorian London, and her world is wonderfully creative. Kristen was just nominated for two RITA awards, which suggests romance writers AND readers love her books. Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-12613858494812007032013-03-27T21:49:55.508-04:002013-03-27T21:49:55.508-04:00Mine too!Mine too!Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-3652738849548600772013-03-27T21:49:35.375-04:002013-03-27T21:49:35.375-04:00I'm a hero-centric reader, too, Mary Jo. Maybe...I'm a hero-centric reader, too, Mary Jo. Maybe it's because I write historicals, when the "feisty, independent heroine" is very likely a historical improbability (and can we agree the word feisty itself dates from the 1890s?), but the hero must be heroic.Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-48488076803558626082013-03-27T21:45:18.939-04:002013-03-27T21:45:18.939-04:00Thanks, Barbara! I'm sure you've also come...Thanks, Barbara! I'm sure you've also come across Julie Anne Long, Carolyn Jewel, Joanna Bourne, and Meredith Duran. They don't all emphasize siblings as much as I do, but they're all beautiful writers (and I could list many others)!Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-83188510640646023892013-03-27T21:45:05.506-04:002013-03-27T21:45:05.506-04:00Books that I never wanted to end are definite keep...Books that I never wanted to end are definite keepers. Books that I want to share with others. Books that I hope to reread again some day. Books that touched my soul. Many times it's a collection of books from a favorite author! catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.com