tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post4384642999380339172..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: If life were a romance novel…Pamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-77682913568639401992014-12-06T09:50:51.964-08:002014-12-06T09:50:51.964-08:00So sorry for your loss, Victoria, and my sympathy ...So sorry for your loss, Victoria, and my sympathy goes out to his parents as well. I love this post in his honor and I think Shirley's idea would make a beautiful (and page turning ) story. I do think about what if's with those around me...which unfortunately (or fortunately, I guess, writer-wise) leads to a lot of daydreaming...Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-17542889424462777772014-12-06T08:25:43.673-08:002014-12-06T08:25:43.673-08:00So sorry your cousin died at such an early age. I&...So sorry your cousin died at such an early age. I'd have to really work at finding him a heroine that would fit with his life style.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144857256396400731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-87010703786029140142014-12-05T14:07:23.247-08:002014-12-05T14:07:23.247-08:00LOL, he's looking for a heroine. He loves cat...<br />LOL, he's looking for a heroine. He loves cats and has one. LOL. His biggest obstacle is he truly likes being alone. Can you say "Set in his Ways." He just left this morning to go back to Nebraska. He's in love with my cat BTW because I have the only cat he knows that knocks on doors. Yup, my cat stands on his hind legs and knocks until you let him into any room he Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-44372068021899310652014-12-05T13:32:06.326-08:002014-12-05T13:32:06.326-08:00Victoria, so sorry for your loss and for your enti...Victoria, so sorry for your loss and for your entire family. What a wonderful way to remember your cousin. And I kind of like Melinda's idea of two people who "reform" each other. Maybe learn to live that carefree life together, but with somewhat different priorities...Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-67987809575446496772014-12-05T12:33:21.661-08:002014-12-05T12:33:21.661-08:00Is this where we stick our hands in the air and sh...Is this where we stick our hands in the air and shout, "Me! Me! Choose me!"Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-18038878081980295052014-12-05T12:24:46.306-08:002014-12-05T12:24:46.306-08:00Well, since I'm not actually a writer, who'...Well, since I'm not actually a writer, who's going to do the honours???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-34959363915463132622014-12-05T12:21:28.854-08:002014-12-05T12:21:28.854-08:00Another hug and another sorry for your loss, and f...Another hug and another sorry for your loss, and for your aunt and uncle--I can't imagine their suffering. <br /><br />I like the country girl heroine, too, and I would read this story in a heartbeat.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-36507973305630574642014-12-05T12:11:55.094-08:002014-12-05T12:11:55.094-08:00Thanks, Jen. Sorry I've brought down the post-...Thanks, Jen. Sorry I've brought down the post-Thanksgiving holiday mood...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-86125896751048576002014-12-05T12:10:53.219-08:002014-12-05T12:10:53.219-08:00Okay, wait, is your 50 year old single brother loo...Okay, wait, is your 50 year old single brother looking for a hero or a heroine? And if he's looking for a heroine, possibly he's looking for a big city Canadian editor of romance fiction. The obstacle might be the long-distance relationship, but hey, she's willing to give it a try! Oops, though, if the obstacle is he hates cats, then I simply cannot see this story getting off the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-78716605890449855942014-12-05T12:08:47.447-08:002014-12-05T12:08:47.447-08:00Thanks, Kate. Yes, a bit unusual...!Thanks, Kate. Yes, a bit unusual...!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-87081918728604062912014-12-05T11:38:02.340-08:002014-12-05T11:38:02.340-08:00Sorry, Muriel, I don't think there's a loc...Sorry, Muriel, I don't think there's a local Catholic church up there... So in your story, we'd have to have them meet in the big city of Toronto. (Thanks, Muriel!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-81822895851050192942014-12-05T11:35:46.163-08:002014-12-05T11:35:46.163-08:00It would have to be the Church of England, though,...It would have to be the Church of England, though, rather than Baptist or...hm...I can't remember which church was in Guys and Dolls. Anglican would be the local!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-87841590553937136662014-12-05T10:53:54.916-08:002014-12-05T10:53:54.916-08:00Big hug and sorry for your loss. I'll try to c...Big hug and sorry for your loss. I'll try to come up with a heroine once I stop crying:) xo Jennifer Snow https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612858248083325495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-17600360467236832472014-12-05T08:37:39.424-08:002014-12-05T08:37:39.424-08:00So, sorry for your loss. I have a brother who is ...<br />So, sorry for your loss. I have a brother who is 50 and not married, and I keep thinking "Oh, he's still young." He's a devil may care kind of fellow too. I wonder what kind of hero he'd need. Certainly someone who'd keep him busy (the diner) but who would always let him know he's appreciated and vital to the atmosphere and upkeep. Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-12451241045487507402014-12-05T08:19:59.621-08:002014-12-05T08:19:59.621-08:00There are some great ideas offered above for the h...There are some great ideas offered above for the heroine. I will just say that your post is an unusual but touching tribute to your cousin. It brought him to life for me.<br /><br />My deepest condolences to you and your family, Victoria. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-25402783491717576812014-12-05T08:12:19.505-08:002014-12-05T08:12:19.505-08:00Funny Melinda should say that, because - if we'...Funny Melinda should say that, because - if we're not plotting a Heartwarming - I'd make the heroine a former nun. My sister was - had been in for 20 years, then a lot changed and she came out. She was hilarious, strong-minded, but let everyone be who they were and somehow peace surrounded her. Maybe she could become the writer she always wanted to be - writers can write anywhere. SheMuriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-61090565947472318642014-12-05T08:04:14.527-08:002014-12-05T08:04:14.527-08:00Sure, Anna, but it can't be as easy as all tha...Sure, Anna, but it can't be as easy as all that! He's got a lot to go through before he can earn that spot in front of the fire...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-2702431182816235142014-12-05T08:01:01.497-08:002014-12-05T08:01:01.497-08:00Thanks, Tara. I absolutely know he'd get a kic...Thanks, Tara. I absolutely know he'd get a kick out of finding him the perfect heroine!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-73218401182949495432014-12-05T07:58:24.997-08:002014-12-05T07:58:24.997-08:00Condolences and all, but I immediately went to the...Condolences and all, but I immediately went to the image of the movie Guys and Dolls, where a rake tries to bring down the good "sister" of the church for a bet. Made me smile, because they reformed each other, didn't they? And, of course, there was music.Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-63184393914632900292014-12-05T07:57:52.897-08:002014-12-05T07:57:52.897-08:00Losing loved ones at this time year is especially ...Losing loved ones at this time year is especially hard. So sorry you and your family are going through this. But the idea of finding his heroine...what a lovely way to keep his memory alive. A country girl sounds lovely, someone who can show him the beauty in quiet and appreciate the more sedate side of life...someone to curl up with in front of the fire with a couple of good books and a softyAnna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-60386095511677281342014-12-05T07:53:48.613-08:002014-12-05T07:53:48.613-08:00Yes--just as he is. Let him come to terms with the...Yes--just as he is. Let him come to terms with the why behind who he is on his own. I like it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-55846531690663724182014-12-05T07:53:03.048-08:002014-12-05T07:53:03.048-08:00I have to ask if this is something the writers on ...I have to ask if this is something the writers on this loop go through: taking real people and real incidents in their lives and asking what if? I would never have gone here if my boss hadn't asked if he was married and suddenly it struck me that he never was and why was that and what if?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-31685442071602349662014-12-05T07:50:48.574-08:002014-12-05T07:50:48.574-08:00Oh, that tears me up, Shirley. I know this diner! ...Oh, that tears me up, Shirley. I know this diner! Must run get a tissue now...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-72708503860209802412014-12-05T07:35:37.241-08:002014-12-05T07:35:37.241-08:00Sorry for your loss. At a sad time, I think it'...Sorry for your loss. At a sad time, I think it's wonderful that you would think of what your cousin's life would have been like as a hero in a book, matched with the perfect heroine. A happy way to get through a difficult time. Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-91711556342016538862014-12-05T07:28:49.891-08:002014-12-05T07:28:49.891-08:00Victoria, so sorry for you loss and his family'...Victoria, so sorry for you loss and his family's multiple losses at early ages. I vote for the grounded heroine, but a nurturer who loves him just as he is, and is "home" the site, like Shirley said, he'll revolve around. rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.com