tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post6284952619704620638..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Heartwarming books for fireside reading… by Victoria Curran, senior editorPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-71097518982419112952013-10-04T20:04:26.170-07:002013-10-04T20:04:26.170-07:00These sound great and the covers look wonderful. I...These sound great and the covers look wonderful. I've only read 3 original Heartwarming books so far. Syndi Powell's debut and Karen Rock's debut books which I really enjoyed. I took them to my sister to read. <br /><br />I just finished Carolyn McSparren's Taking the Reins and realized why I loved her SuperRomances. She really writes stories that appeal to me. I love watching Kaeleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897964695988614355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-82491101665790630842013-10-04T16:56:22.214-07:002013-10-04T16:56:22.214-07:00These sound great and I 'm intrigued by the fi...These sound great and I 'm intrigued by the first person POV as I use that in my YA!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-61075659752422695142013-10-04T16:19:55.997-07:002013-10-04T16:19:55.997-07:00Yes, thank you! I'm struggling out of a corner...Yes, thank you! I'm struggling out of a corner I've written myself into. I love the Heartwarming line and very much hope to "see" more of you. :-) Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-21391426140202567202013-10-04T13:12:19.758-07:002013-10-04T13:12:19.758-07:00Victoria! You are truly testing my tech abilities ...Victoria! You are truly testing my tech abilities (I have pictures on my FB and Twitter pages). I'll add a picture to my blog post on Monday. She is adorable (and tiny for a family used to big Labs).MelCurtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218278641168063613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-26008265617814147472013-10-04T12:43:17.537-07:002013-10-04T12:43:17.537-07:00Interesting. Sometimes with first person (not your...Interesting. Sometimes with first person (not your book, Eleanor!--I get a lot of unsolicited pitches in first person), sometimes I feel as if the author has limited herself with tighter parameters since it's coming all through one character. So on occasion it can feel repetitive, for instance....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-33913984714058404772013-10-04T12:41:15.614-07:002013-10-04T12:41:15.614-07:00A new puppy, Melinda??? Can you post a picture her...A new puppy, Melinda??? Can you post a picture here? I want to see! (Really love your cover, by the way.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-6404103915175492342013-10-04T12:24:28.657-07:002013-10-04T12:24:28.657-07:00LOL, you say when! The door is open :). LOL, you say when! The door is open :). Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-80901203767915815422013-10-04T12:08:42.192-07:002013-10-04T12:08:42.192-07:00Seconding what everyone said about the beautiful c...Seconding what everyone said about the beautiful covers. The line never has a clunker! We're in the 80s today and last weekend I put away my pool patio furniture for the winter (although Central California winters are just windy and nippy and very mild). We did get a new puppy at our house and when she sleeps, it's wonderful to cuddle up with her and a good book!MelCurtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218278641168063613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-62776058702141050372013-10-04T11:59:06.458-07:002013-10-04T11:59:06.458-07:00With first person, I always feel like I'm ther...With first person, I always feel like I'm there with the heroine and hero, living it. With third person, I always feel like I'm watching the hero and heroine.Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-1941121800532975852013-10-04T11:46:35.813-07:002013-10-04T11:46:35.813-07:00Why, Pamela? I'm very curious--what is it abou...Why, Pamela? I'm very curious--what is it about first person that you love so much?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-88850463761899502322013-10-04T11:34:11.327-07:002013-10-04T11:34:11.327-07:00I love, love, love first person.I love, love, love first person.Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-62501705186107075232013-10-04T11:33:14.081-07:002013-10-04T11:33:14.081-07:00LOL, in Arizona we don't need no 'stickin&...LOL, in Arizona we don't need no 'stickin' fireplaces. Just kidding . It does sound like a magical thing,sitting by the fireplace, a good book, some hot chocolate, no kid needing to go to soccer, cub scouts, the skateboard park, etc. <br /><br />I do most of my reading in a camp chair at soccer games, cub scout meetings, and at the park. I pretend I'm Rory Gilmore! I'm Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-17222525645686523552013-10-04T10:55:18.904-07:002013-10-04T10:55:18.904-07:00First person is an interesting choice. I find it&#...First person is an interesting choice. I find it's used a lot in Young Adult storytelling, but not as much in our series romances. I don't know how Eleanor could have told this story if she hadn't used first person, though. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-65024347764039677172013-10-04T10:53:04.350-07:002013-10-04T10:53:04.350-07:0090?? Um, can I come down to Virginia and have that...90?? Um, can I come down to Virginia and have that belated summer vacation?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-18985381189972198882013-10-04T10:30:36.074-07:002013-10-04T10:30:36.074-07:00Yay! Another month of awesome covers and awesome s...Yay! Another month of awesome covers and awesome sounding books! :) I'm very interested to see how the first person POV works out in Footprints in the Sand. I love that Heartwarming has room for unique perspectives!<br /><br />I no longer have a fireplace (*weep*), but these October releases are definitely putting me in the mood for autumn!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-89900296842878603282013-10-04T09:41:12.932-07:002013-10-04T09:41:12.932-07:00The one in our bedroom was a Costco $150 buy and i...The one in our bedroom was a Costco $150 buy and it's a wall mount, so it takes up very little space under the t.v. (I know t.v. in the bedroom-terrible, right? lol So much for romance:)) Anyway, it's super sleek looking with different color flames like purple and blue lol:)Jennifer Snow https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612858248083325495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-78538849963908821632013-10-04T08:57:43.916-07:002013-10-04T08:57:43.916-07:00Victoria, Incredible covers. They make you want to...Victoria, Incredible covers. They make you want to step right into the scene depicted.<br /><br />I'm still catching up on reading too. The last book I read was Kristine's The Husband School and I loved it. Her characters and dialogue are so alive :). I do have a stone fireplace and all these October books have made me want to curl up in front of it on a snowy day. Alas, for now, we'Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-72186456758166722162013-10-04T08:09:42.609-07:002013-10-04T08:09:42.609-07:00It's my sister's hammock but she downsized...It's my sister's hammock but she downsized, yay, and has no room for it. I beat my brother in a match of fisticuffs for it. I find it amusing when the cats try to climb around me on it....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-85712164571932141882013-10-04T07:56:41.133-07:002013-10-04T07:56:41.133-07:00Victoria - Good Morning! All our October books lo...Victoria - Good Morning! All our October books look and sound wonderful! Though our house was built in 1906, it had no fireplaces! But we have a radiant heater that works for reading if I use my imagination. And you have a hammock! How cool is that?Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-69264090384434528922013-10-04T07:55:36.824-07:002013-10-04T07:55:36.824-07:00Hey, Liz, nice to "see" you. I'm loo...Hey, Liz, nice to "see" you. I'm looking for a more detailed synopsis from you for a possible Heartwarming book, aren't I? Love the small world tech creates.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-8670599187718731072013-10-04T07:54:17.286-07:002013-10-04T07:54:17.286-07:00Yes, the covers are so gorgeous. I can't even ...Yes, the covers are so gorgeous. I can't even pick one I like the best of this month... I look forward to updating all the authors about cover direction in 2014 at this newfangled high-tech meeting on Tuesday! Wish us luck with the technology.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-31351313183116156462013-10-04T07:51:22.280-07:002013-10-04T07:51:22.280-07:00That's the definition of wealth, Jen: two fire...That's the definition of wealth, Jen: two fireplaces! (I tried to force an electric one into my living room but I would have had to lose about three chairs...)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-7945894093631700172013-10-04T07:41:57.846-07:002013-10-04T07:41:57.846-07:00What a great lineup!What a great lineup!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-47491620713552012872013-10-04T07:22:00.320-07:002013-10-04T07:22:00.320-07:00Like Jennifer I have to say I love the covers and ...Like Jennifer I have to say I love the covers and I'm so looking forward to making time to read all of the books. I'm behind as I'm reading Carolyn's book with the draft horses and the veterans. I need more hours in the day. But with summer winding down maybe my winter days will feel longer.rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-78149884532805825512013-10-04T07:10:13.616-07:002013-10-04T07:10:13.616-07:00Once again-beautiful covers and tempting stories! ...Once again-beautiful covers and tempting stories! I'm still reading the August releases lol, I'm planning to catch up on all of these over the Christmas holidays...my stocking is being filled with Heartwarmings:) We have two fireplaces-one in the living room and one in the bedroom, so I'm covered wherever I decide to read:)Jennifer Snow https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612858248083325495noreply@blogger.com