tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post7768993560904055872..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Questions Asked of an AuthorPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-41452753137504344612014-09-23T07:51:57.784-07:002014-09-23T07:51:57.784-07:00That comment "You should write a book about m...That comment "You should write a book about my life" comes at me at the oddest times: in one visit to a doctor, I heard it twice, once from the nurse and the other time from the doctor, and in separate conversations! My confused frown must be a good enough answer to move along because I'm still working on coming up with the right response.Cheryl Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322884480241887224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-28884267246603440922014-09-23T06:40:15.335-07:002014-09-23T06:40:15.335-07:00Absolutley, Marion. Sometimes I think my favorite ...Absolutley, Marion. Sometimes I think my favorite would be a book that just fell into place and came together easily, then I realized that wasn't ever going to happen to me. lolPatricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-34466451677680510512014-09-22T17:30:27.672-07:002014-09-22T17:30:27.672-07:00Before I was published I'd check out the autho...Before I was published I'd check out the author’s selection of several books and ask the author to name a favorite. Yeah, right. It’s like asking her to name her favorite child. I’ve learned they’re all favorites, each one having its own specialty. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144857256396400731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-71639382934656575112014-09-22T17:16:13.372-07:002014-09-22T17:16:13.372-07:00Well, I hit publish before I finished. I hope you ...Well, I hit publish before I finished. I hope you enjoy Matthew's Choice!Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-26605796998226576222014-09-22T17:15:16.857-07:002014-09-22T17:15:16.857-07:00I get that all the time, Marcie! I usually say, &...I get that all the time, Marcie! I usually say, "yep and that means I'm in my right mind." :-)Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-30916194120477148932014-09-22T15:38:09.470-07:002014-09-22T15:38:09.470-07:00I noticed you're left-handed (so am I) - has a...I noticed you're left-handed (so am I) - has anyone ever said to you when you pick up a pen - "You're left-handed." - as if it's something they've never seen before? <br />How do you react? I usually say "yes I am".<br /><br />Got my copy of Matthew's Choice in the mail today! Marciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177110741740049917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-4222487626552852022014-09-22T14:26:10.342-07:002014-09-22T14:26:10.342-07:00Thanks for dropping in, Cheryl. For everyone, Cher...Thanks for dropping in, Cheryl. For everyone, Cheryl is the one who took the photos, and even my cover photo for the romantic suspense books.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-15350204637833096752014-09-22T14:25:13.911-07:002014-09-22T14:25:13.911-07:00Absolutely Carol. Everyone has the same 24 hours. ...Absolutely Carol. Everyone has the same 24 hours. And we tend to use them dong what we are passionate about. Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-46711853486488574272014-09-22T14:24:22.157-07:002014-09-22T14:24:22.157-07:00Amen, Muriel! And thanks about the blouse. It'...Amen, Muriel! And thanks about the blouse. It's one of the last things my mom gave me. I only wear it on special occasions.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-44267337779239311582014-09-22T14:23:09.060-07:002014-09-22T14:23:09.060-07:00That's always a plus if you have someone you c...That's always a plus if you have someone you can foist, I mean defer, the questions to. :-) I'm just wondering if we'll ever have the answers? Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-4481323140295429802014-09-22T10:46:45.438-07:002014-09-22T10:46:45.438-07:00Enjoyed reading Matthew's Choice, Pat. Yep, I...Enjoyed reading Matthew's Choice, Pat. Yep, I saw myself and similar situations or reactions in a couple of the characters. Also enjoyed our time at the Iuka Library presentation...learned a bit more about my best writer friend in the process. Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121576802235145795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37953939350539740902014-09-22T10:04:23.074-07:002014-09-22T10:04:23.074-07:00Great post, Patricia! And all these comments from...Great post, Patricia! And all these comments from experienced writers make me feel so much better! It is such a blessing when I hear that others have the same thoughts and reactions that I do. My least favorite comments from people go something like this..."How do you find the time to write? I've always wanted be a writer, but I just don't have time." I fall to the Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-62437432598023237902014-09-22T09:14:06.635-07:002014-09-22T09:14:06.635-07:00Patricia - apparently those questions are gnarly p...Patricia - apparently those questions are gnarly problems for all of us. Good ideas are such a blessing, and it becomes a case of not looking the gift horse in the mouth! Just be glad it fell on you. Pretty blouse!Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-51426058501986586342014-09-22T08:52:33.062-07:002014-09-22T08:52:33.062-07:00I don't know how to answer any of the question...I don't know how to answer any of the questions! Probably why I try to stay away from book signing events lol. I was terrified at RWA this year, but luckily Karen Rock was there so I just deferred the tough ones to her;) Jennifer Snow https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612858248083325495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-4816027683285757642014-09-22T07:17:42.937-07:002014-09-22T07:17:42.937-07:00Thank you, Roz! That is an awesome answer, and I w...Thank you, Roz! That is an awesome answer, and I will use it. I honestly believe ideas are part of the gift God gives us when he makes us writers. Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-91212703210639039382014-09-22T07:16:23.355-07:002014-09-22T07:16:23.355-07:00You're so right, Kate. I'm always mining m...You're so right, Kate. I'm always mining my friends for their experieces, and I do warnt them they may end up in one of my books.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-59417633080043134072014-09-22T07:15:07.062-07:002014-09-22T07:15:07.062-07:00My thoughts exacty, Liz! I answered the lady in qu...My thoughts exacty, Liz! I answered the lady in question with--I think you should write it! :-)Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-31042150599507993782014-09-22T07:10:21.482-07:002014-09-22T07:10:21.482-07:00Pat, what a great signing. And I just finished yo...Pat, what a great signing. And I just finished your book. It's a really wonderful story. I hope a lot of people bought the book. When it comes to people wanting to share a story with me, or their life story, I tell them my contracts state the books I sell have to be made up out of my head. That seems to satisfy them. Where ideas come from is still a puzzle.rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-63224930835342200732014-09-22T04:36:29.590-07:002014-09-22T04:36:29.590-07:00It looks like a fun event, Patricia.
I love book ...It looks like a fun event, Patricia.<br /><br />I love book signings and chatting with readers.I have received many of the same questions. I have a short post on my website from the summer of 2013 answering questions readers submitted for my newsletter: http://bit.ly/Z90OXI<br /><br />As for people's stories, I have a number of friends who hold (or have held) unique and significant positions,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-67979722513411712462014-09-22T03:38:57.488-07:002014-09-22T03:38:57.488-07:00It looks as though a fun time was had by all!
I ...It looks as though a fun time was had by all! <br /><br />I always have trouble when someones suggests I write their life story. It's a conversation I never know quite how to get out of because I don't want anyone to think their lives weren't interesting--they usually are--but it don't want to be their narrator!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com