Leanne Banks | Not Your Average Royals

May 24, 2011

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58 comments posted.

Re: Leanne Banks | Not Your Average Royals

Can't wait to read it!
(Susan Hackney 12:16pm May 24, 2011)

I was a wild child. Used to climb out my window at night and meet friends. Never did get caught.My intelligence is constantly underestimated,but that's OK by me. Usually this works in my favor. Love your books, hope to win!
(Marie Messa 12:19pm May 24, 2011)

I never do anything wrong, I was always a perfect child, and I'm boring as can be. Some people aren't cut out to be anything but simple and boring.
(Jill Hunter 12:39pm May 24, 2011)

I, too, was a Little Miss Goodie Two Shoes as a child. However, it's after I've
gotten a bit older that I say what I think (without hurting someone's feelings of
course) and have now nicknamed myself "The Mouth." I do admire people who
stand up for themselves and on occasion do something wild! Life's too short,
Peeps! Live it!
(Connie Fischer 12:48pm May 24, 2011)

I couldn't get away with much. I figured my dad had been more adventurous while he was young. He knew exactly what to look for and how to stop it.
(Anna Speed 12:52pm May 24, 2011)

Done anything wild? No, unfortunately, though I would like to go bungee jumping :-)
(Christine Arcidiacono 12:57pm May 24, 2011)

No unfortunately, rather boring young life and had an eagle eyed mother that had eyes in the back of her head!
(Jean Patton 1:25pm May 24, 2011)

Not wild, and the only time I was underestimated was when my dad was sick and dying and everyone thought I wouldn't be able to take charge, well boy did I show them~!
(Candy Gorcsi 1:36pm May 24, 2011)

The wildest things I have ever done was to date outside my race as well as date a wild young man who treated me shabbily but threatened to kill anyone I would dare to date besides him. Otherwise, I have been and was called a "Miss Goody Two Shoes" all of my life. I have learned with age comes wisdom. I won't stand still for people putting me or other people down anymore. I am still shy at parties and people tend to think I'm a bit stuck up because of that. Shyness is the one thing I have never been able to beat.

I love your books and hope to win this one. If not, congrats to the person who does win.
(Cathy Phillips 1:37pm May 24, 2011)

Hey, as the 3rd child -- I'd figured out a lot of stuff.. But the folks were pretty much of the opinion, "Well, it didn't kill the first 2..." Hey even if I don't win... where the heck can I get a tiara headband!!! At least tell us that!! Thanks!! Have a great holiday weekend!!
(Cate Sparks 1:39pm May 24, 2011)

I have always done wild things. I needed level headed friends to keep me out of trouble. Sometimes I got away with it others not so lucky. :) Being only 5 ft tall and looking younger than my age I am always being underestimated, what I do with that is WOW them with my brillance!
(Patti Paonessa 1:44pm May 24, 2011)

I was the wild child in my family always sneaking off and skipping school, but I was also the smart one, honor roll and all that too...so yes I was underestimated! Now I'm old and boring..I get my kicks from books! lol Can't wait to read Princess Bridget's story!
(Deborah Rudd 1:53pm May 24, 2011)

I am not the wild type... I take small steps with things. :)
(Colleen Conklin 1:56pm May 24, 2011)

I don't ever recall doing anything wild as such - though I
expect marrying my husband against the family wishes could
count :D
(Ilona Fenton 2:06pm May 24, 2011)

I was not a wild child, nor am I wild now. I've often wished to be wild, even if for just one single night.

I have the feeling that some people underestimate me because I'm shy and quiet but I hope once they get to know me that I'm sweet and kind and loving and funny and smart (or at least, I certainly hope to be those things, I aspire to be those things) and also that I can be a force to be reckoned with.

Can't wait to read the book and Congratulations to the winner.

Oh, and, may I just say "It's only pronounced Dev-er-ox in limericks"?
(Laura Albert 2:07pm May 24, 2011)

I was the wild child. For an entire year my mother thought I was on the volley ball team, but I was really hanging out with my friends.
(Lisa Sheldon 2:07pm May 24, 2011)

I have done lot's of wild things and have gotten away with them but I don't feel good about it now.
(Kathleen Bianchi 2:17pm May 24, 2011)

I did lots of wild things in my younger days - many of which are not printable on this page, at least.
(Edwina Cowgill 2:21pm May 24, 2011)

I can't wait to read the book! Your books are all lots of fun to read and I love to get taken away with the charaters.
(Kathryn Windland 2:36pm May 24, 2011)

when i was 17 i got a tatoo. i was to young to get it legally and did not have my parents permission so i forged the paper. but they didn't even ask for it as i looked older at the time. i got away with hiding it for a year and then my little sister saw it and told my parents. i was grounded for a month.LOL i am always being underestimated because of the way i look. i am 5'0" and look like i am fragile and need to be protected. but i am really very tough and don't stand for alot of bull in my life. i tend to be very outspoken and people have a hard time fitting that with what the percieve i should be by looking at me. this is always to my advantage.
(Tammy Ramey 2:41pm May 24, 2011)

A Prince and horeses, please sign me up.
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(Theresa Norris 4:29pm May 24, 2011)

I have done several wild things in my life. When I was a child, I used to sneak out of the house and climb to the top of big trees and watch over my high world -- that is, until I got caught in a neighbors tree that they didn't want me to climb. I also skipped a day in high school with several other girls, going to a local park. We didn't get caught, but we did run into a nudist man who was running around at that exact time. Lol!
(Cathy Phillips 4:46pm May 24, 2011)

I've always been the "good girl". I never did anything wild. I unfortunately always played it safe.

Your book looks great. Would love to win it.
(Carol Woodruff 4:58pm May 24, 2011)

I have done something wild, got away with it, and am not about to put that in print at this late date.
I have been underestimated, and worked rather hard to correct that impression.
Blessings,
Marjorie
(Marjorie Carmony 5:09pm May 24, 2011)

Oh, I have done something wild AND gotten away with it! No deets here, thought! Haha! And of course, being female and blonde, I have been underestimated - and of course, I took advantage of it! ;)
(Kelli Jo Calvert 5:11pm May 24, 2011)

Nothing wild to report. Which is kind of sad. I am underestimated on a daily basis in the workplace. Long story.
(Mary Preston 5:22pm May 24, 2011)

I always thought I was a wild child but I wasn't.
just a tomboy
(Leisa Prater 5:24pm May 24, 2011)

I saw myself as wild, but really wasn't
(Diane Pollock 5:32pm May 24, 2011)

Yes, I have gotten away with some of the more colorful things that I've done and I've also been in situations where my skills have been underestimated. I've just always put my best work out there and let my personality speak for itself.
(Leni Kaye 5:33pm May 24, 2011)

I went back to school when I was forty. Not many people thought I could do it, but I made the honor roll all the way through, then worked at a law office for 22 years.
(Wilma Frana 5:36pm May 24, 2011)

I've never done much very wild, but wish I had been more open to adventure. Yes, I have been underestimated, quiet people frequently are.
(Diane Sallans 5:43pm May 24, 2011)

I was a perfect child that did nothing wrong until I went away to college---then my wild child side came out!!
(Sue Farrell 6:00pm May 24, 2011)

The only wild things I have done would have to be parking on deserted roads with my husband before we got married! LOL
(Billie Deese 6:30pm May 24, 2011)

Oh yea, we got away with it. At my university, the tallest building had bathroom windows that opened out onto a tiny, tiny ledge. My friends and I planned for weeks and one Friday night we pulled this caper off. We climbed out onto the ledge and anchored a huge banner from the top floor. The banner in all its glory made the front page of the local paper and the campus paper. Shortly there after the university sealed the windows so no one else could do this. To this day, I still can't believe that we did such a wild and stupid thing.
(Maude Allen 6:33pm May 24, 2011)

I did some wild risky things as a kid and I did get away with it. If I got
caught, my parents would have killed me. Yes, I have been
underestimated. Very often my family does/doesn't tell me things, thinking
they are "protecting" me. They are often surprised when I don't react as
expected.
(Mona Garg 6:39pm May 24, 2011)

cant wait to read it myself
(Carrie Goodman 6:56pm May 24, 2011)

Well, slightly wild-- ended up marrying him.

And as for the underestimation problem: I contemplate emigrating to Ruritania....
(Mary Ann Dimand 7:08pm May 24, 2011)

My wild side was to travel to across Canada by train,
then to London England. Where I lived with my girlfriends
for 6 mos. then around Scotland, Ireland and Europe.
Oh what fun and much adventures.
Had my 21st Birthday in Ireland.
What great books, looks like a good read, thanks.
(Dayle Butler 7:53pm May 24, 2011)

Yes, I got away with getting into adventure and was
probably underestimated by my friends who thought I
would run out of money.
Was not called back by my parents either.
(Dayle Butler 7:57pm May 24, 2011)

Also, worked in a London office.
Even, my girlfriend and I ran
a bar in of all places Rabat, Morocco.
Now that was I eye opener. The owner
was a American. No the bar was not called
Ricky's, lol.
(Dayle Butler 8:00pm May 24, 2011)

Oh yeah! But not putting it in print. Nope, no way!
(Lisa Richards 8:24pm May 24, 2011)

Sounds like a great book!
(Charlotte Parscal 8:32pm May 24, 2011)

I did a LOT of wild things in my youth and yes I did get away with it. Lucky
I guess
(Lisa Garrett 8:58pm May 24, 2011)

I was always a good kid, from the time I was born - at least that is what I was told. When I was finally old enough to work, and made a few friends, it was time for me to let off some steam. I was raised in a very strict household, so of course there were times that I tried a stupid stunt or two and was able to get away with it. I was always with my best friend who was a guy and was very polite and seemed very trustworthy on the surface. We didn't do anything together that was really bad, but we just had a lot of fun and laughs together. Those were some of the best memories of my life. As for being underestimated, I think that my Parents underestimated me in the beginning, once I started to get a little bit older. It's just a feeling I got. I proved them wrong when I showed them that not only could I survive when the worst that life had to offer was thrown my way, but I could surpass it, and help others in the process. I didn't feel that I needed to show them anything, because we had a bit of a falling out (long story), but I had to survive, and wanted to show them that I had the instincts inside to not only survive, but to surpass when they felt I would fall on my face. Being an avid reader of all genres of books, items on line, and a strong faith in God has helped me to be a survivalist of sorts and to be a stronger person than I ever thought I could be.
(Peggy Roberson 9:12pm May 24, 2011)

This got me thinking, I don't think I have ever done anything wild. Maybe I need to get on that. This series sounds great. I keep seeing the May book out and about, maybe it is time I take it Home!
(Sherie Lagarde 9:19pm May 24, 2011)

There are some things that I say I will keep even in my grave. Did I do exciting things? Oh, yes. Did I get away with it? Yes. Was I a wild person? At times, depends on the defintion..
I think there is a need in some to run wild and free, even within the constraits of a strict family and private school (with nuns), the need to push the envelope, to draw outside the lines, to forge your own road - make your own mistakes, and triumphs.
Think of how boring the world would be without the ones that were underestminated - I like to think that I am one of those that can sparkle and amaze, even when I thought the stack was up against me.
(Carla Carlson 9:30pm May 24, 2011)

I just want you guys to know that I am reading your comments, and I think YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I'm the girl who was a goody-two-shoes, but has occasionally pushed that boundary as an adult. Have you noticed how you don't care so much what other people think as you get older? It's pretty liberating. I want to thank all of you for sharing your wonderful stories. You are quite inspiring!!! xo, Leanne
(Leanne Banks 10:08pm May 24, 2011)

Oh I am definitely underestimated as I am usually quiet and polite; but get on my bad side and watch out world as the payback will be triple and you won't know when to expect it.
Normally I am the goodie two shoes though or more commonly known as "Little Miss Sunshine"; but it is midlife crisis time and my husband and I can be found out on our Harley on the weekends now-we look tough, but are just teddy bears! Your books sound wonderful; I have a horse that I call Princess Li (she thinks she is royalty and would look beautiful in a tiara!).
(Jody Hollenbeck 10:13pm May 24, 2011)

Honestly, I've never done anything wild. I have frequently been underestimated. I tend to put my head down and work through. When I end up ahead I try not to rub it in anyone's face.
(Jennifer Beyer 10:44pm May 24, 2011)

Love your books.Thanks for giving me a chance to win. I was a pretty boring child, I did'nt wont to disapoint my parents.
(Linda Hall 10:48pm May 24, 2011)

I absolutely don't give a toss what people think of me anymore, lol. I used to when I was younger. Not now. I wish I felt the way I do now when I was in my 20's. It is liberating. Now, instead of simpering and blushing like some silly nincompoop, I can now argue with complete strangers, complain about the kids of today with impunity, and absolutely know, without a shadow of a doubt, that I am right about everything! Have I become my mother? Too darn-right tooting I have!! Only better, of course! :)
(Gillian Sawaged 10:52pm May 24, 2011)

Book sounds great,can't wait to read it.
(Amy Milne 11:02pm May 24, 2011)

Sure, I was wild, I had the strictest parents in the world! I went wild every chance I could, yes at times I got caught, but I was careful, my whole entire family thought since I was that way ruthless, and so rebellious, that I would end up a pregnant teen, little did I show them, I was truly underestimated. I was wild but proud, I was pure til I was in college. My sister who was the the quiet one, turned out to get pregnant at 16, shocking!, but me I wanted to enjoy life and not be held down to a kid and a man who probably skip off, so I said to myself No man is worthy!, anyway, I partied hearty, up until I was 30, that was the age I had my one and only child, unfortunately, the Man still skipped! but hey who needs them if they don't want to stick around and help you take care of the most wonderful gift God can give a woman. but now going on 40 I officially am a retired wild child! LOL!
(Lisette Reyes 11:34pm May 24, 2011)

Love your books!
Weeeelllll, wild is a relative term. I once flew to Denver to spend the weekend with a cowboy. At the time it made perfect sense and I might have been just a little blinded by the cowboy but it was awesome and don't regret a thing.
Underestimated? Constantly and still standing to prove it. ;)
Good luck and happy writing!
(Tracie Travis 11:42pm May 24, 2011)

I was a little wild, didn't really get caught at anything do bad. Sometimes when the talking is too much, my mother learns too much! Now I'm just wild at heart.
(Debra Simning-Chapman 12:15pm May 25, 2011)

Nope I am most definitely not wild. I just can't and I feel really guilty even if I do something a little bad. I've definitely been underestimated and it usually makes me angry but then I also try really hard to prove myself.
(Jessica Sutton 12:59pm May 25, 2011)

I WAS ALWAYS A WILD CHIL. I LIKE LETHER AND LACE, LOL AND YEP I GOT AWAY WITH IT.. SO NEEDLESS TO SAY, I RAISE 3 DAUGHTERS, AND I KNEW ALL THE TRICKS ,THEY COULDNT GET AWAY WITH
(Tami Bates 3:23am May 25, 2011)

I'm pretty boring . . .not very wild. That is why I read books . . . to live vicariously through others.
(Melissa Maringer 10:43am May 25, 2011)

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