April's Affections and Intrigues: Love and Mystery Bloom

Diane Brixius

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38 comments posted.

Re: Honorable Rancher (10:32am June 20, 2012):

Ever since I was a little girl I loved reading. My mom and her
family loved to read so i guess "it's in my blood" as people
say. It all stated with my GOLDEN BOOK collection!

Re: Hushed (9:21am January 7, 2012):

Just to be healthier .... no specific goals because they never
work!!

Re: Beyond The Darkness (8:40am December 4, 2011):

Life's meandering road has changed my life for the better.
Thanksgiving Day my father suffered a stroke; this was after
my brother-in-law had colon cancer surgery. The combination
of the two trips down the "sad paths" really brought our
family together. We have become closer than ever ... God
works in mysterious ways.

Re: The Return Of The Stranger (9:13am November 20, 2011):

I am with you; I love the dark, complex, rather dangerous
hero. Wuthering Heights is also one of my favorite books. I
think the novel intrigues readers with its dark passion and
misguided characters. Both Heathcliff and Catherine are
flawed characters, but their flaws kept my interest. I look
forward to reading your book.

Re: The Fallen Queen (9:24pm November 17, 2011):

My favorite story of class and conflict is Wuthering Heights'
- Catherine and Heathcliff are perhaps more realistic than
characters in other novels. They not only make mistakes, they
cause debacles, completely devastate both people and places
and ruin it all by blaming solely themselves.

Re: The Last Rising (6:42am November 9, 2011):

Jane Eyre ranks at the top among my heroine list. I enjoy women who have the desire to be treated justly, to be acknowledged, and to find fulfillment. Jane Austen has the power to make you feel that nothing else matters except the happiness of her heroines.

Re: North of Need (6:39am November 6, 2011):

Sounds like some great attributes accompany this man!

Re: Engaged in Sin (9:23am November 5, 2011):

Book does sound great - When publishing books, I think facts and research should be meticulous, because they reflect on the rest of the book's content and message.

Re: Liver Let Die (9:14am November 5, 2011):

I have always believed that names are important. Names can really tell you about a person and they have a great way of fitting some people just perfectly. Besides thinking of someone you might know or of a famous actor or fictional character, think about the personality behind the name. Chances are good that you will eventually identify similar character traits between people who have the same first name. So yes, names are important!

Re: Always a Temptress (6:33am November 3, 2011):

I am not really into book series..but I guess I have enjoyed all of Nicholas Spark's books, even though you may not consider them a series...love the realism and romance.

Re: Embrace The Highland Warrior (7:04am November 1, 2011):

I don't usually fear things that go bump in the night ... however, if I have a nightmare, it may take me awhile to get back to sleep!

Re: A Maverick For Christmas (9:18am October 30, 2011):

Yes, there are people in my life that have stepped up and encouraged me when I was down. The friends and family who have done this are those that follow your heart, are true to themselves and me, say what needs to be said, are kind to others (not just me), offer a helping hand when they’re able, and cherish the bond I share with them.

Re: Attracted to Fire (7:21am October 24, 2011):

I lived in the Houston area for about 5 years... learned many of the ways - miss parts but not the hot, humid summers! Great gift pack!

Re: Dire Threads (11:13am October 23, 2011):

I guess my mom helped in the department of creativity, but I think I also helped myself along the way. I tried to hang out with people who had different views than I did and kept an open mind while trying to understand them. I read books I wouldn’t usually choose, occasionally watched movies from different genres, and just looked for opportunities to be curious and surprised. I think you can be more creative by being more engaged with the world around you. Step out of what is familiar to you. If you surround yourself with out-of-the box- thinking people and diverse settings, your own ideas are likely to become more interesting.

Re: Haunting Embrace (9:52am October 22, 2011):

Love when the "gorgeous hero" struggles just like the rest of us!! I look forward to reading all about him!

Re: Against The Storm (6:43am October 17, 2011):

Maybe you should go to writer's conferences and then, if you can get a literary agent alone, and if you're any good at fanning their egos, maybe you can get the idea to them!

Re: Queeen of the Sylphs (7:06am October 13, 2011):

The best villains and heroes are exactly the same, separated by the thinnest of moralistic lines. Different sides of the same coin. So should a villain become the hero? if it is done realistically,why not!

Re: Unleashed (9:56am October 10, 2011):

The sparse blue-eyed true white haired lion; praised and valued for beauty and rareness; a mysterious anomaly, exotic, sought after, fierce, powerful.

Re: The Goblin King (6:44am October 6, 2011):

My inspiration in life is my husband, followed by my family, specially my parents, and my students.

Re: Chaos Tryst (11:17am October 2, 2011):

Sounds like a fun read...not too many bad ones, but favorite memory of a "date" was the night I came home after a mammogram and my husband had flowers waiting for me and dinner ready to go. He told me he knew I must be sore and hoped this helped! (It did!)

Re: The Norse King's Daughter (6:52am September 30, 2011):

Only way to avoid a slump for me is to get some audio booms to listen to when driving to work...I actually pay more to the use of language that way .Love the kind of roller-coaster ride only Hill can create.

Re: Murder By Mocha (7:12am September 20, 2011):

Oh I fight the "snack monster" ... crackers, popcorn, ice cream are just a few of the culprits!

Re: The Last Rising (9:03am September 18, 2011):

Can't remember if I posted or not...all this talk has got me hot and bothered!!!

Re: The Rake And The Recluse (9:00am September 18, 2011):

The illustrations add to the book...liking the thought of winning this book!

Re: To Sketch A Thief (9:57pm September 16, 2011):

One of the most important tasks of parenting is naming your child. This is because when you choose a name for your baby, you are creating the baby's future. The meaning of baby names are the single most important influence on the development of your baby's personality. Each baby name meaning has a hidden energy behind it which will greatly influence your baby's destiny.

Re: Tempted (6:33am September 15, 2011):

Congrats on your success! Books sound great!

Re: No Proper Lady (7:14am September 12, 2011):

Sounds like an interesting plot....

Re: Stone Cold Seduction (9:36am September 11, 2011):

My life has now become an opportunity to be "living in the moment" - too many people around me are in drama-mode...I refuse to to do that any longer. My new mantra is "life is to short to be anything other than happy"...

Re: Wings of Fire (7:14am September 9, 2011):

Paranormal and fantasy, they're just much more interesting!

Re: Lord and Lady Spy (6:52am September 8, 2011):

Love Liam as your main choice! good call!

Re: Deep Disclosure (7:16am September 7, 2011):

I live in the present for the most part, but I can't help remembering events from the past or planning for the future!

Re: The Wedding Affair (7:01am September 6, 2011):

Try maid.com to hire a one-twelfth-scale maid to run a teeny-tiny little Swiffer over all those hardwood floors in my dollhouse!!

Re: Deadly Descent (7:52am September 5, 2011):

I enjoyed An Officer and a Gentleman. Glad to hear it's stood the test of time as I read it when it came out in 1991.

Re: Bel Air (4:50am September 4, 2011):

My favorite ice cream is Edy's Dulce De Leche - LOVE IT!

Re: Sweet Justice (10:29am September 3, 2011):

There are really too many villains to chose from but I guess I would have to say from recent fiction I've been reading that Anton Chigur from No Country For Old Men is by far one of the more compelling and interesting antagonists. He is by far the most confusing, yet profound and interesting villain I've read about.

Re: Diaries Of An Urban Panther (7:44am August 31, 2011):

scream, wet my pants, and run!

Re: Ward Against Death (11:31pm August 27, 2011):

I am already doing my dream job...teaching language arts in junior high.

Re: Spycatcher (9:18am August 11, 2011):

What an amazing life. I always enjoy hearing about an author's life. Thanks for sharing you stories.