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Re: Romancing The Countess (12:47pm October 29, 2011):

Lol @ Carla! I love it! =) I wish I knew more of the story--it sounds wonderfully romantic, and would be even better if you could confirm he had a British accent. ;)

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:46pm October 29, 2011):

Hi Lisa Kendall! That's exactly what I said in one of my earlier comments. Glad to know I'm not alone. =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:44pm October 29, 2011):

Hi Lisa White! Thank you very much. =) Although I'm happy to entertain my FB readers with the terrifying stories of my children (such as when the baby smeared poop all over herself while in the baby swing), the truth is that I love being a mom, and it was all worth it. In fact, whether we get pregnant again or adopt in the future, I really do want more. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:42pm October 29, 2011):

Hi Shelli! Oh, that's wonderful! Thanks so much for stopping by to comment. =) Sandy actually emailed me about her experience--and I can't even *imagine* how much more a body aches with twins! Good luck with the giveaway, and I hope you have a great weekend! =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:40pm October 29, 2011):

Hi Sharon! Lol--great comment! It's the most wonderful addiction in the world, isn't it? Thank goodness I discovered my Kindle--I can start a new book as soon as I finish one. =) And I hope your children don't read your comment on this blog; you might find yourself soon overrun by grandkids. ;)

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:37pm October 29, 2011):

Hi Deb! Thanks so much for your comment! It does make me wonder how many of the tourists in Britain each year are avid historical romance readers. ;)

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:35pm October 29, 2011):

Hello Maribeth! I wasn't able to catch Eloisa's FB posts every day, but I really enjoyed reading them when I could. I love that her FB posts read almost like poetry--you know that she really spends time on them and is thoughtful about it. Unlike me at this point in my life, where I just drive by on social media while hoping the children don't color on the walls in the minute I'm gone. ;) I hope to visit Paris one day...especially after reading Joanna Bourne's novels, I'm dying to go! If you do get a chance to read my books, I hope you enjoy them. =) Thanks for trying a new author!

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:32pm October 29, 2011):

Hi Linda! Thanks so much for your comment! I'm very glad you enjoyed the post. =) And though the pregnancy honestly sucked, I do feel fortunate that I was able to get pregnant and my daughter was born healthy. It's difficult to complain about any of that when I know there are some women who don't get either of those experiences. And as for the castles on TV--I LOVE those shows! I haven't seen one for a very long time, but when I find them on I'm glued to the couch. =) Wish there were more!

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:29pm October 29, 2011):

Hi Na! Lol. Thanks! Yes, as of next Saturday I will have a 2 year old and a 1 year old. Fortunately, my husband is some kind of wonderful and is very helpful with the girls and the house. As for men in historical romances... I'd love to see a hero actually try to handle the kids himself instead of automatically running for a governess or wife to help him. Hmm. Speaking of ideas for new novels... =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:27pm October 29, 2011):

Hi Beth! I'm with you 100%--if I can't go to England, then the beach is a very acceptable substitution. =) Thanks for visiting with me today!

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:25pm October 29, 2011):

Hi Gayle! I've often wondered the same thing about authors with kids out of the house--now it makes complete sense. =) I long for the day when the kids are in school and I'm able to go to bed at a decent hour instead of after midnight (I work/write after the kids go to bed). Good luck with the giveaway. ;)

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:14pm October 29, 2011):

Hi Erin! Thank you for your comment! If you do get a chance to read ROMANCING THE COUNTESS, I truly hope you enjoy it. =) As for the pregnancy, you're right--but I have a feeling that the time she covered herself in poo when in the swing will probably be even greater blackmail material. Especially since we got pictures. ;) Hope you have a great weekend!

Re: Romancing The Countess (12:12pm October 29, 2011):

Hi Peggy! =) Welcome to the romance genre--I think you'll find that not only are the books so much more than just the covers (and I hope you love historical romance as much as I do!), but the romance community consists of some of the most wonderful and generous people online and in real life. I'm so happy to have you with us, and if you do get a chance to read my books, I hope you enjoy them! I'm so sorry to hear about your medical condition, but am glad to know that it's possible to ease the pain with medication. And thank you for the congratulations on Emily. =) She is truly one of the joys of my life.

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:58pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Theresa! Lol... I think my issue was more about trying to get my characters not to fall asleep all the time. I was sooo TIRED. =) And your husband sounds absolutely wonderful--the perfect alpha hero with the soft beta mushiness inside. =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:56pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Jennifer! Thank you!! And congratulations on beginning your own writing journey--I'm so excited for you! =D And I don't know much about paranormal romance, but I know we definitely need more medieval romances. Can't wait to read your books. =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:54pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Colleen! Thank you very much. =) I hope when my daughter grows up she'll be able to read the book and will enjoy it. She better. ;)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:51pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Birgit! =) Yes to the hope that romance novels give! Not just for those of us who are single and wish for our own Mr. Darcy, but also to those of who are already married and need to know that we can get over temporary marital issues. Thanks so much for visiting with me today. =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:49pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Anna! It's true what they say about time and memory... Even now it doesn't seem that it could have been that bad. This is why I think I should have recorded myself daily, just so I could have an audio/visual reminder. ;) And I agree with you--reading historical romance novels in particular has made me wish to go visit the actual places mentioned. Hope you have a great weekend! =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:47pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Sue! Thanks so much for your comment! I agree that romance novels are primarily an escape for me--at this time in my life, specifically an escape from the toddler tantrums ;)--but I have, for example, found myself interested in learning how to play the piano after reading a character who played well. Things like that definitely inspire me if I connect with the characters the author has written.

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:45pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Diane! Nice to see you again. =) Have you found yourself wishing to read more about places that aren't very common in historical romances that you'd still like to visit?

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:42pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Lynn! Thanks so much for your comment. =) I wonder if those of you who have visited England after reading historical romance novels find that the real-life landmarks mentioned in the novels live up to your expectations.

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:40pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Dawn! Lol--I think we all wish that. ;) At least, I wish I had a maid and a chef. ;) And someone to watch my kids every so often so I could go on a date with my husband would be nice, too. And I've always wanted to ride horses and wear beautiful ballgowns. Okay...there are apparently a lot of ways I'd like my life to be like romance novels. =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:37pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Lisa! *huge smile* I think your comment might be one of my most favorite comments ever. A huge congratulations on your anniversary, and I wish you many, many more to come! =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:36pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Maureen! Aw, thank you. =) To tell you the truth, I don't know how I did get anything accomplished. Thank goodness I have a wonderful husband who helps me so much. =) And I know exactly what you mean about the History Channel--reading historical romances has also made me more interested in watching period films and reading historical biographies. I just wish more of the History Channel would feature actual history!

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:31pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Tara! As a lover of languages myself, I think that is so *cool*! I think learning them is very difficult, but as a lover of words and other cultures I think the challenge is a lot of fun. To me, though, the key has always been continuing to practice the language. Of course, right now with a 1 yo and a 2 yo, I'm struggling just with the English language. =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:29pm October 28, 2011):

Hi May! *waves wildly* I honestly don't know which is worse--morning sickness or everything else in the latter stages of pregnancy. Maybe the everything else--at least the morning sickness doesn't usually last as long. =) Actually, though, I'd prefer to be one of those chipper ladies like my sister-in-law who don't experience many symptoms. As for writing a book in the meantime, you would have thought I learned my lesson. But I still love both writing and babies. ;)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:25pm October 28, 2011):

Hi G. Bisbjerg! Thanks so much for your comment and for visiting with me today! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:24pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Connie--I really do feel the same way. I think that if I had grown up reading Italian historicals I'd probably be as much in love with Italy. The other thing, though, is that I really enjoy British humor. That and the accent and the history are all just plain sexy to me. =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:22pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Beverly! Oh, thank goodness I'm not the only one who developed an affinity for certain names after reading romance novels. I swear I'll always have a crush on the name Lucien after reading him as a hero in a Gaelen Foley novel. I hope you'll take plenty of pictures to share when you do go visit all of those places. =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:19pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Connie! You are one lucky, lucky woman. =) (And thank you so much for the kind comment re my books!!) I do watch Downton Abbey, but I have to admit that I like the BBC version of Sherlock Holmes much more. Seriously, I could watch it all the time--I just hope they continue the series! Here's to hoping that we're *both* able to visit England soon. =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:17pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Barbara! I have to admit that most of my romance novels (which are usually historicals) just make me want to travel. Or really, to buy more romances and spend more money. It's a vicious cycle. ;) Glad you enjoyed the post! =)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:15pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Christine! =) Thank you, and I'm glad to hear you made it through yours fine, too! I didn't mention this in the post, but due to a pre-existing medical condition I can't get epidurals. For some reason I didn't have as much of an issue with this with my first baby, but with the second I was the stereotypical woman SCREAMING and shouting for people to help me, that I was going to die, that I couldn't do it anymore. Lol. Have I mentioned that my husband and I are thinking about adopting future children? ;)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:13pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Shirley! Thanks for visiting with me today! =) Romance novels inspire me to stay true to myself. Sounds corny, but it's true. I think my husband wishes they inspired me to cook more often. ;)

Re: Romancing The Countess (11:12pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Marjorie! Oh, I do envy you! I would very much like to visit Britain myself. I have to admit, though--I'm not sure if it's because of all the sights to see as much as the hot guys with British accents. ;)

Re: Romancing The Countess (3:40pm October 28, 2011):

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I'm with the kids right now and unable to respond to everyone, but I will definitely be doing so later tonight after they're in bed. Thanks so much for visiting with me! =)

Re: Seducing The Duchess (11:19pm October 6, 2010):

Thanks for the well wishes, everyone! Can't wait to hear what you think about SEDUCING.

Peggy-I never thought I would be a writer. But here I am. It's never to late to pursue your dream!

Re: Seducing The Duchess (3:41pm October 6, 2010):

Hi Everyone! I'm so happy to see all the comments, and I hope you enjoy the book!

Valerie--When we first got married, it took my husband a while to get used to me reading romances. But now he's my biggest supporter.