April's Affections and Intrigues: Love and Mystery Bloom

Rachel Firasek

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94 comments posted.

Re: Creating Fate (9:46am July 24, 2012):

Clare, that is a great time to trust your instincts, and I'm so glad they worked out for you!

Re: Creating Fate (9:45am July 24, 2012):

Barbara, thank you! It was a battle, but we're stronger from it. :)

Re: Creating Fate (9:34am July 24, 2012):

Stacey, love your gut in-stinks. lol.

Re: Creating Fate (11:39pm July 23, 2012):

G. I'm glad you learned. We have those visceral reactions for a reason. It's almost otherworldly or supernatural, but it's ours and we have to listen. :) Thanks for stopping by!

Re: Creating Fate (11:38pm July 23, 2012):

Linda and Mary, thanks for stopping by! I think when we're young we know too much--it's when we get older that we finally realize we don't. :P

Re: Creating Fate (11:36pm July 23, 2012):

Wanda, you too! I almost never ignore my instincts--but I learned from when I did, lol.

Re: Creating Fate (9:38pm July 23, 2012):

Oh my, Milly. This takes it to a whole knew level. I'm in awe. Wow, inspiration from something so horrible. I'm so glad you guys are enjoying your second chance.

Re: Creating Fate (9:36pm July 23, 2012):

Gladys, it sounds like you truly understand the ups and down. Thank you so much for sharing.

Re: Creating Fate (9:34pm July 23, 2012):

Wow, Jennifer. Talk about Freudian slip. I bet you've loved every minute.

Re: Creating Fate (9:07pm July 23, 2012):

Peggy, I'll hold your hand. I met my first true bestie a few years back and when we were going through our lives, she stopped me. "Has that *&&* really happened to you." I know, exactly what you mean. I'm so glad you're finding your light. Everyone deserves one.

Re: Creating Fate (9:04pm July 23, 2012):

Wilma, so glad for you. Gah, going back to school scared the dickens out of me. Congrats!

Re: Creating Fate (9:03pm July 23, 2012):

Theresa M, I'm here to amaze. :) You guys seem so genuinely happy. I'm very glad I get to know you. Your book is going to rock the YA world. Hard!

Re: Creating Fate (8:56pm July 23, 2012):

Michelle, so glad you turned down that job. OMG. That wasn't just instinct, that was something bigger. So glad you're still with us and safe.

Re: Creating Fate (8:54pm July 23, 2012):

Ah, Patti, I'm glad. :) Thanks for coming by.

Re: Creating Fate (8:49pm July 23, 2012):

Michelle, nerves are half of instinct, I think. I've often not listened to a doctor or two in respect to my children, and I've never been wrong, yet.

Re: Creating Fate (8:48pm July 23, 2012):

Wow, Deb, amazing. I'm sorry that he had to go through that. Does he listen to you now? I bet that's a big yes.

Re: Creating Fate (8:36pm July 23, 2012):

AJ, my hero. Fantastic story. Thank goodness you were there. Who knows what the ladies would have done. :)

Re: Creating Fate (8:32pm July 23, 2012):

Colleen, I think it takes practice to trust those instincts.

Re: Creating Fate (8:32pm July 23, 2012):

Patricia, absolutely. I'm sorry for your loss and having to go through that apart. I'm sure it was even harder on him. There's a sense of utter helplessness that men go through when they can't control something.

My husband's mother passed one month after he shipped out. She'd been sick, and I was taking care of her with the help of my sister-in-law. Even though we knew it was coming, I don't think we were ready for the guilt.

I think privately he still deals with that. We are stronger now. We talk about things that we'd have skimmed over before---the really hard issues. I'm okay with telling him things I don't like that he does, and he's okay with giving it back now. We know that we've stood against time and won, so the small battles don't really mean as much.

Thank you for your story!

Re: Creating Fate (8:27pm July 23, 2012):

Mary, that is so honorable. Thank you for sharing.

Re: Creating Fate (8:27pm July 23, 2012):

Jolene, I used to think the same thing, but...:) He still travels on occasion for work, but they are small trips. I still sleep in the middle of the bed when he's gone, cradling his pillow. I still wake up on his side of the bed. It never gets better.

Re: Creating Fate (8:24pm July 23, 2012):

Linda, I'm very sorry about the divorce, but so glad that you got to experience that kind of love and held on to it for so long. Thank you for sharing!

Re: Creating Fate (8:23pm July 23, 2012):

Debbi, absolutely!

Re: Creating Fate (8:21pm July 23, 2012):

Connie, you are so right. My hubby is nine years older than me,and for that I'm grateful. I shutter to think of what my life would be like if I wasn't with a man strong enough to tell me no. I used to eat up the boys my age.

Re: Creating Fate (8:20pm July 23, 2012):

Diane, congratulations! Love that lasts is beautiful. Love that you shared. Thank you!

Re: Creating Fate (8:19pm July 23, 2012):

Mary Ann, I love your analogy. We have definite mud when he came home. True love is worth the work.

Re: Creating Fate (8:17pm July 23, 2012):

Cathy, I envy you. I would have probably drove the family crazy if I'd stayed home, but I do miss a lot of those moments.

Re: Creating Fate (8:16pm July 23, 2012):

Shawnee, *waves* You make me giggle. :)

Re: Creating Fate (8:14pm July 23, 2012):

Sue, me too. My hubby gets mad at me for that. Says I'm too judgmental, but I still listen to my gut.

Re: Creating Fate (8:14pm July 23, 2012):

Shelly. You just made my night. Seriously, *wipes tears* Thank you! :)

Re: Creating Fate (8:13pm July 23, 2012):

Mary, listen to that gut. I have argued with above hubby numerous times when I knew something was wrong--big glass half empty over here--and he's all--Mr. Positive if not slightly naive. I'm usually right, but sometimes we listen too late.

Re: Creating Fate (8:10pm July 23, 2012):

Buffy, OMG! I dumped a bf for my hubby. LOL! Small world. Best break up I ever had. :)

Re: Creating Fate (8:09pm July 23, 2012):

Anna S. I think in our situation it's a little different. This was a choice. He's ex-military, but this job was totally civilian. So, time was sacrificed for money, but it helped us get the oldest through her last days of high school and into a good college. So, we feel like it was worth it. I don't think he even realizes how truly difficult his return home was for me and for the first month, I had a mantra of "What the heck did we do to our marriage." Things are different, better in some ways and in others not so much.

He was my everything before he left and now I have my own sense of self. That was the biggest adjustment, but I'm proud of me and I think in his own way he is too. He used to always say that I should have my own friends, and now I have hundreds--maybe thousands. They say be careful what you wish for, huh? :)

Re: Creating Fate (5:48pm July 23, 2012):

Taking a break to hit the drive home, but I'll be back in a bit to finish with replies. You guys have been great. Keep those comments coming!

Re: Creating Fate (5:44pm July 23, 2012):

Teresa, that's awesome. Who knows what you may be preventing by listening to your instincts. :)

Re: Creating Fate (5:43pm July 23, 2012):

Ah, Katee, sorry for the tears! :) Not really, those are beautiful words to any authors ears. Even on a blog. :) Especially on a blog.

Re: Creating Fate (5:31pm July 23, 2012):

Misa, it took a lot of work, but yes, we've learned how to coexist. :) I still adore him, even when he's being a "man."

Re: Creating Fate (5:21pm July 23, 2012):

Cheryl, those hard lessons sometimes teach us the most. :)

Re: Creating Fate (4:12pm July 23, 2012):

Anne, I think a lot of people have this feeling when things are wrong, lol. It's listening when it's right that takes a lot more work.

Re: Creating Fate (4:04pm July 23, 2012):

Chelsea, I hope that all worked out for you. Boy, that's gutsy, lol, but I guess better than leaving them blank. :)

Re: Creating Fate (3:01pm July 23, 2012):

Anthonia, beautifully put. Listen to your instincts, always!

Re: Creating Fate (2:15pm July 23, 2012):

Angie, I hope you had a chance to come back and read it. :)

Re: Wasteland (10:54am April 5, 2012):

wOOT! I get asked that same question--alot. :) I so wish I was going to RT, but alas... Waiting anxiously for Awaited!!

Re: The Last Beginning (2:52pm February 19, 2012):

Patti, I love that he loves the sweets. :)

Catherine, I think we were both in bed by nine, lol. Not much romance going on.

Pam, you have super sweet nephews.

Molly, I was thinking the same thing, lol.

Darci, yours was probably the nicest then. :)

Re: The Last Beginning (10:21am February 19, 2012):

Carla, you can tell from what he bought, he was in a panic. :) Gah, that's funny. Probably not so much then. Thank you so much for sharing.

Dawn, you are a smart cookie. :) And, yes, you can give him grief if he does forget. lol.

Re: The Fallen Queen (4:39pm November 17, 2011):

The Scarlet Letter is one of my faves too! Great post.

Re: The Last Rising (9:15pm November 9, 2011):

Oh, wow! You are all so awesome.

I see so many Eve hits, and sadly I haven't read the books! Gah! ;) Christmas is right around the corner, so maybe I'll ask for a new series.

Natalie, I haven't read that one either. I'm afraid I was addicted to HQN for a bit and I've missed out on some goodies.

Chris, we have a lot of the same faves! and Babs, you have some a new one to me too!

Alyson, I love that you're thinking outside the box, lol. Secondary character score there! ;)

Oh, Lisa, another great one! Kim Harrison is chaos magic. I love her stories.

Desi, you so make me smile. I wish you luck, friend.

Jennifer, often it's those hard sells that win your heart the hardest. Thanks for a new heroine!

Again, you are all rocking and I'm sure JD Robb would be excited to see so much love. ;)

Re: The Last Rising (7:02am November 9, 2011):

Marjorie, thanks for stopping in and I haven't read that heroine, yet.

Diane, that is a perfect example of what I'm talking about.Love it!

Re: The Last Rising (9:46pm September 19, 2011):

Chris, such a good example of a mmmm... moment. ;)

Jeanette, that is so sweet. Shared it with my hubby hoping that he'll learn to express his dreams. Wish me luck.

Re: The Last Rising (12:08pm September 19, 2011):

Renee, you sound like you have someone who knows how to do it right, lol.

Thanks, Michelle. Checking it out. LOL! Have to see this.

Oh, well, Peggy thank you! Good luck!!!

Jennifer, dirty talk and a kiss is a mmmm... moment for sure!

Cecilia, awesome. Definitely will help you relax. lol.

Linda, I hear ya! Good luck, sweets!

Oh, Deb. Great one! So freakin hot. Love it.

Jeanette, go have fun. lol.

Re: The Last Rising (7:37pm September 18, 2011):

Sue, I hear ya!

Ah, Wilma, thank you!

Nancy, hmmm... that brings all new ideas to the table.

Patti, Patti, I'm a shortie, so I so get this. My husband hates kissing standing up, he complains that he's too old to stoop. lol.

Carla, I think you and I should have an off scene interview. Sensual people intrigue me. I'm a sensory deprived person. I can't stand the contact. lol

Michelle, That's totally new. I've never read anything about shifter insects. lol. But, can you imagine a man with eight hands, hmmm.... lol.

Re: The Last Rising (9:39am September 18, 2011):

Susan, oh, that's a new one. Great mmmm... moment. Like those.

Pam, I bet that got a little awkward. Him holding you neck so you can't pull your head away. lol. Awesome hmmmm.... moment. Thanks for coming by!

Diane, lol. So glad we could help!

Re: The Last Rising (11:18pm September 17, 2011):

Janice, thank you for stopping by. Goodluck!

Re: The Last Rising (10:52pm September 17, 2011):

Lisa, lol, I know. Many others too. Thanks for stopping by!

Re: The Last Rising (9:47pm September 17, 2011):

Kat, well, of course. I'm a maker outer, so there will always be some heat. Hugs, girl. Thanks for the comment.

Re: The Last Rising (9:16pm September 17, 2011):

Catherine, yessss.... Best combo!

Val, it's the comfort for a cause as I like to call it. He'll only comfort as long as it supports his cause. bahahaha. Thank you for the great laugh. Good thoughts!

Re: The Last Rising (8:46pm September 17, 2011):

Mary, perfectly put. Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you enjoyed!

Re: The Last Rising (8:38pm September 17, 2011):

I missed Shannon up top at about noon. Thanks for coming by, girl. Sorry I missed you. But, I'm not sorry you'll have a different look at romance now. Different is always good. Hugs!

Re: The Last Rising (8:22pm September 17, 2011):

Desiree, thank you! Good luck!!!

Re: The Last Rising (8:18pm September 17, 2011):

Turtle necks have been out of style for a while, but thank gosh they were still in during the early nineties. lol. I'd have been so grounded. Thanks for stopping by, Cate.

Re: The Last Rising (8:09pm September 17, 2011):

Stephanie, that is the best mmmm... moment. When a man loves you enough to feed you in bed. So sweet. Give him a sweet kiss tonight and remind him of how good he is. Ego stroke him now, so he'll be ready for you when your better. Thanks for coming by from your bedside. :)

Re: The Last Rising (7:47pm September 17, 2011):

Joanne, lol. You're not the first. I've even woke the next morning and had to ask if we did. Bahahaha. Maybe one of my Italian Margarita nights. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

Re: The Last Rising (6:46pm September 17, 2011):

Natalie, somehow I can just picture you rushing to bf and attacking him after reading a naughty romance. Lol Thanks for coming by!

Yadira, you and me both, sista! ;)

Re: The Last Rising (6:16pm September 17, 2011):

Jennifer, I'm sure the heroine never felt the pain. lol. Great point.

Linda, maybe marathon competitors have this kind of stamina, but I know the average male does not. And talk about sore. lol. Great hmmmm.... moment.

May, thank you!

Virginia, that is a mmm moment, not a hmmmm... moment--for sure. I've had my hair super long for the last few years and my husband not once would brush it. Yet, he didn't want me to cut it, either. So, the last time we were watching tv and I asked him if he would and he said no, I went to the bathroom, snatched the scissors and wacked off 9 inches. I didn't care about the hair, but now that I look like a boy, he does. lol. Great share. Thank you!

Re: The Last Rising (4:25pm September 17, 2011):

Renee, your welcome and thank you back.

Diane, definitely a mmmm moment, lol. I liked to be wrapped tight in a hug too.

Re: The Last Rising (4:09pm September 17, 2011):

Marilyn, Yes. That pesky little jolt. LOL! How does it feel really? I don't know about stalker, but short of walking across a carpet and shocking the heck out of my honey, I don't know if I've ever felt the jolt.

G. It seems that most of us are quite dangerous when lightly stroked. I love it. Thanks for stopping by!

Re: The Last Rising (3:45pm September 17, 2011):

Barrie, wow! I'm so going to research that. Tonight! lol. Thanks!!!

Re: The Last Rising (3:32pm September 17, 2011):

Well, that's definitely a different take on the things that make you go hmmm... Although, I'm totally intrigued. Humor rocks! Thanks for coming by Brenda!

Re: The Last Rising (3:16pm September 17, 2011):

Anne, you cracked me up. Loved it. You ever driven through town and seen a dog in heat with a long line of waiting partners? That's kind of what I think of when I read more than three. It doesn't mean I won't enjoy the story, jut tickles me a bit first. lol

OMG, Patti. I bust out laughing and hubs is getting suspicious. lol. This was awesome. I hear the sea when my husband kisses me. ROTFL! Thank you!!!

MaryEllen, so glad I could set the mood, uh, I mean research.

Jane, I think there is a long line of us standing with you. lol. Thanks for coming by!

Re: The Last Rising (2:27pm September 17, 2011):

Jeanne, exactly right. We do read it for the escape. Isn't it funny what it really looks like, though. lol. Thank you for stopping in!

Re: The Last Rising (2:11pm September 17, 2011):

Jean, thanks for coming by and yes, I agree. Tickling isn't always a way to get to my heart. lol

Re: The Last Rising (1:54pm September 17, 2011):

Cheryl, now my feet are ticklish. lol. Bahaha. It's funny how much we think about feet.

Colleen, it's going to happen. Authors can't please everyone, but it's definitely fun to pick at the things that did stop you. I'm sure I've written a few moments that are definitely, hmmm... worthy. lol

Alyson, I like heavy breathing against my ear. Something about the sound of the breath and moist heat makes me melt. On the side of my neck, not so much. Thanks for coming by.

Re: The Last Rising (1:42pm September 17, 2011):

Gina, I'm so excited you stopped by. I knew you'd have a great take on this. Albeit a little hot. lol.But, you are exactly right. This is a deal stopper for me, most definitely. Keep the lube in a drawer. lol.

Shawnee,I love this. Draw blood, my friend. Priceless!

Avery, toe sucking is not that big a deal to me, but it has to be clean. Definitely. LOL! I don't necesarrily want to read it though. lol.

Re: The Last Rising (12:50pm September 17, 2011):

Ah, Michele. No problem. It's always fun. Somethings work really well, and then others like the knee lick just don't cut it. lol. I'm always happy to share.

Re: The Last Rising (12:33pm September 17, 2011):

Oh, Heather, bahahaha. Love it. The hilt would be that part of you that enters the stomach. lol. I think. Wiki definition of a hilt: The hilt (sometimes called the haft) of a sword is its handle, consisting of a guard, grip and pommel. So theoretically it could be any length. lol. Not sur I want the hilt to be the length of a samurai sword. Have you seen those things? OUCH! Great comment.

Wilma, thanks for coming by and I hope you do!

Re: The Last Rising (12:28pm September 17, 2011):

Mary Ann, you nailed it. We wouldn't care about any of it, if we didn't trust the relationship with the characters. It's only really funny when you take it out of context. lol. Great thoughts.

Christine, it is never too early. And I'm almost to noon here, so.... lol. Thanks, sweets. I hope you enjoy!

Re: The Last Rising (12:26pm September 17, 2011):

Krystal, perfect example. When the hero cuts on himself and tells you to drink it and that you'll go through a horrific change, I can't say that I'm feeling all that romantic. lol. But, I fall for it in the books.

Re: The Last Rising (12:18pm September 17, 2011):

I've read that one and I'm not exactly sure why I loved it too. I may have to go find an old copy. lol. Perfectly full of hmmm... moments.

Re: The Last Rising (12:14pm September 17, 2011):

Lisa, thank you so much. Please, do not ruin your PC with coffee spew. It's amazing what peeps with imagination will ponder at the most inopportune times. Sometimes, my hubs will have to ask if I'm still with him... lol. Poor guy. He's so mistreated. NOT!

It's a good thing we are wriing fiction and in an ideal world, all of these things are great to everyone. Ah, the world of make believe.

Re: The Last Rising (12:09pm September 17, 2011):

Lucianne, teethmarks take you to a whole new level of kink. lol. My problem is that I'm so pale and I bruise so easy it's almost impossible not to leave a mark. So, we have to hide them. Thanks for commenting and sharing in one of my faves. :)

Re: The Last Rising (12:08pm September 17, 2011):

Gail, yest the whisper kiss does seem to be the winner so far. lol.

Mary, that's okay. The comments have been awesome. I thought of one that is a hmmm...moment without being awkward after. When he teases your lips with his. You know right before his tongue finds a home in your throat? lol. I love that. Those little nibbles right before the torture.

Re: The Last Rising (11:48am September 17, 2011):

Julie, I totally get that. In fact I'm waiting for the editor to get onto me for brushing my teeth so much in my books. Lol. Hygiene is important. And morning breath is a total mood killer, especially if there is any exchange of saliva. Gross. lol. Greay hmmm... moment.

Re: The Last Rising (11:31am September 17, 2011):

Shadow, ah, I'm glad you liked it. Please feel free to share it with your friends. I'm hoping to make everyone's night nice and spicy. lol.

Re: The Last Rising (11:30am September 17, 2011):

Sarah, You know me. I love the bite, I just have them where you can't see. lol. Bite me, baby! Woot! You are so funny!

Nina, I love it. I like the back of the neck. I'm not quite as tender there. It'll only melt me. lol. I'm so going to have to try the folded corners thing. Great idea.

Victoria, I love you! Thank you!!! Yes, I've never quite understood that one. Even when reading and or writing it, I'll go hmmm.. Am I totally buying this. lol.

Re: The Last Rising (11:19am September 17, 2011):

Maybe we can get a padiatrist in here to help. Or are there any physical therapists present? Bahaha. This is great. Diane, you've made me laugh. Love it. Don't know if I'll be able to get the hubs to lick my feet. I haven't asked that one yet. Hmmm.. Stay tuned for next blog post. lol.

Re: The Last Rising (11:16am September 17, 2011):

Peggy, my new bff, I adore anyone who snags my book. lol. Yes, I will do anything in the name of research. As for the wine, I'm not usually one to go for that to relax. Sadly, these thoughts roam my mind most of any given day. My hubs has dubbed me the house freak. lol. You never quite know what I'll ask him to do or to explain. LOL He's a good sport. Thanks for commenting and good luck!

Re: The Last Rising (11:13am September 17, 2011):

Aubrie, I thought it would give us some good fodder to chat about. lol

Heather, I never knew you were quite the adventurous. Now, I know who to go to for research. lol. And, please after you've attacked your husband upon his return think of me fondly. ;)

Silvana, whisper kisses are yum. ;)

Re: The Last Rising (10:50am September 17, 2011):

Rosalie, that's exactly it! Alphas make our skin tingle and the submissive inside warms up nicely, but in real life...I'd probably take a frying pan to him. lol.

Re: The Last Rising (10:48am September 17, 2011):

Kathleen, shivers are so good! Thanks for commenting. lol. I love it.

Re: The Last Rising (10:32am September 17, 2011):

Lisa, I'm glad I'm not alone in the giggles. It's what we think we want, but when we get it, yikes. lol. I think sometimes, we need an instruction manual.

Sharon, that's a great one. When my hubs does that me knees buckle and I end up smacking him in the nose with my temple as I try to dodge the sensation. So ticklish. lol

Re: The Last Rising (10:21am September 17, 2011):

Shirley, awesome "hmmm..." moment. I've never quite figured that one out. It's one of those phrases that literally is impossible unless you're a mutant from another planet. lol. Thanks for commenting.

Re: Lucky Girl (9:41am August 23, 2011):

Just stopped into wave high! Love that you used the Brit for inspi. :) Makes the story that much more special.

Re: Hold Me (9:47am July 24, 2011):

Ironically this post came at a great time. Had my heart broken just a little bit last night. :( Going to use this in my revenge. I can't wait to read this series. Happy Writing!!!

Re: The What If Guy (6:55pm July 16, 2011):

I loved The "What If" Guy!!! I also love that you go a little outside the socially acceptable zone to get your answers. It's obvious in the subtleties in the book. Rock on, girlie!