Amanda McIntyre
http://www.amandamcintyresbooks.com
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31 comments posted.
Re: Rustler's Heart (2:38pm April 22, 2014):
Just curious, can a good, honest person be a sexy hero or
heroine? Most of mine to be honest, come with baggage that
they have to get rid of before they can move forward with
their HEA. But deep down they are "salt of the earth"
...maybe "diamond in the rough" is a better term ;)
Re: Rustler's Heart (9:30am April 22, 2014):
I've heard that too, Tina. I find it odd that some consider
those attributes and things like kindness as a "weakness" of
some sort. In actuality, it takes far more courage, I think to
be honest, kind, compassionate. I would love to hear more on
this topic as well, if anyone wishes to chime in!
Re: Rugged Hearts (9:24pm July 24, 2013):
Wow, I want to thank each of you for sharing your wonderful
stories of those who have helped or influenced you in ways
unexpected. Each one is inspiring in its own way;)and has
made me take a step back as well to consider those people in
my life that have made a difference. And while I may not
personally know many of you,I count you among those who by
supporting my writing have/and do continue to influence my
writing career. So thanks to all and best of luck to each of
you!
Re: Wish You Were Here (10:12am June 28, 2013):
Judith, what wonderful memories you have! Thank you to each
of you for sharing your thoughts and memories. How amazing
that it is that some are similar, while others are very
different--and yet,to the same end of a love of reading!
That's just cool;)
GS, I'm glad to hear your library is going strong!Even in my
small town, our library now offers the e-books as well as
print to patrons. I know everyone has preferences between
the two, but I think that there is room for all types of
reading formats. I see a resurgence in reading interest--
what do you all think?
Diane, I think I can actually remember hearing my mother say
that to me! LOL
Cecilia, I would like a cabin on a lake...lol.Besides, a
hammock, I can't imagine a more peaceful place to read...or
write!
Terri, that is awesome! Does anyone have these reading days
at your grade schools where they have people come in and
read to the kids?
Janie, we've always encouraged reading as well. Books,
newspapers, magazines. Whenever we'd take our kids shopping,
we often said no to toys, but never to a book--whether that
was a book store, museum, Walgreens or garage sale,
LOL...our house is very reading oriented;)
Sharlene, fabulous memories of yet another cabin by the lake
*pouting just a little* first kiss?? That sounds like a
story in the making!!;)
Thank you all for stopping by!
Re: Wish You Were Here (9:53am June 28, 2013):
That's simply wonderful, Margay! Have you ever written down
those stories in your heart?;)
Lizz, those are familiar authors at one time in this house!
;)
Thank you,April and I hope you enjoy reading Wish You Were
Here;)It's interesting you mention Golden Books. I still
have many of those we read to our kids and now I pick up
similar titles to build a library for my grandchildren--Dr.
Suess books as well and Shel Silverstein! (and no Id no't
even have grandchildren...yet! LOL)
Sharon, that sounds like such a wonderful place to read!
Even more wonderful is that you're taking that time to pass
on reading to your grandkids! Love it!!
Kai,I share your joy of feeding your imagination;) Another
quote I have had taped to my computer for quite awhile is
from Emily Dickenson, "The soul should always stand ajar,
ready to welcome the ecstatic experience." I think books
provide that venue!
Kim, thanks for stopping by! I share your comment! ;)
G. Bisberg,reading your comment made me think how excited I
was the day I was able to get my own library card! It was
like getting my drivers license! LOL
Thank you all for stopping by! I love reading your memories
of reading and summertime!
Re: Wish You Were Here (9:37am June 28, 2013):
You know Elaine, we received a R.D subscription from my in-
laws, along with National Geographic from a grandparent when
we were first married.And what a remarkable story you and
your brother share, wow! I'm glad that you were able to
spend such quality time with him.
Mary Ann(now Gilligan's Island theme is playing in my head;)
actually there are a number of songs written from your
namesake..lucky you! I'll have to check that book out.
Pat, do you remember Macomber's Midnight Sons? One of the
first "romance" series I ever read.Love Sandra Brown! Think
I spent one summer systematically reading every one of the
titles our library carried;)
Re: Wish You Were Here (9:25am June 28, 2013):
Pat, isn't it amazing how we survived the summers once
without AC? Julie,I can relate;) I escaped into my art and
books. I love quotes,one of my favorite ones is "Be glad
today of what makes you truly good." We raised four smart
band geeks in this house-loud and proud;)(a lot on the loud-
-we housed my sons rock band n the basement for 2.5 years!)
But they too, all love to read whatever they can get their
hands on!;)
Re: Wish You Were Here (8:18pm June 27, 2013):
Many of you mention going to the library. Do you still have
libraries where you live? Ours still holds a summer reading
program for kids. Does anyone remember the Pizza Hut Reading
program they had for a while? My kids did that as well. When
my twins were small, I'd build them a "reading raft" on the
floor and they would have to read for thirty minutes while I
wrote;)
Re: Wish You Were Here (8:15pm June 27, 2013):
I still haven't tackled Gone With the Wind yet, Betty! But
its on my bucket list;) did you also read the sequel?
Tammy, I think that's why I love researching almost as much
as the writing;) Lorie, my fav book is The Shining!;)
Re: Wish You Were Here (8:00pm June 27, 2013):
I love the best friends turned lovers story line, Nancy;) I
think many of us can remember that special crush on someone!
Patty, its awesome that your dad read to you all--and Little
Women is one of my favs;) Susan, its truly amazing how
teachers can leave an impression, isn't it? I credit my Art
teacher with helping me discover the artistic creativity in
me and encouraging me to nurture it!
Re: Wish You Were Here (7:41pm June 27, 2013):
Thanks to all the great memories of summer and where you
developed a love of reading! Rich, I still have the stacks
of comic books I used to read in the summertime! Linda, I
can't swing a golf club to save my soul, but I'm addicted to
croquet. It's like missing the sound of wood bats at a
baseball game! ;)
Re: Wild and Unruly (10:54am June 30, 2011):
Thanks to all the comments regarding this topic!! Its a fascinating debate, no doubt! And I think that in reality, chnaces are as humans (fallible beings that we are) given such power we'd likely muck things up a bit...which brings to question, could this already be part of teh problems we face? What if the majority of issues in the world were created by those who've caused a ripple in the universe?
Being a writer, its a curse to have such thoughts.But I do think that there are many mysteries, perhaps better left as mysteries. Is it vital that we know every single thing?
Still, for purposes of storytelling, the options, the "what if's " make for glorious possibilities!
How would we behave if we found ourselves thrust back into the old west? There is a great movie coming soon called 'Cowboys and Aliens" (?) with Harrison Ford that looks amazing!!
Stay cool inside today!
Amanda
Re: The Master & the Muses (1:51am June 30, 2010):
Thank you for all of your thoughts on heroes and heroines, its a question with endless variations, and yet commonalties that show how beautiful the human heart is.
It took seeing Thomas through the eyes of his muses, to understand him better and for him to see himself through their eyes that made him a better man.
Until next time, be well~
Amanda McIntyre
www.amandamcintyre.net
Re: The Master & the Muses (6:51pm June 28, 2010):
I am so intrigued by these answers-I'm not at all sure I would know how to relate to a "perfect" hero type-course then there is always ripped anti-hero...but thats another blog LOL
Great answers!
Thanks for pariticpating!
Amanda
Re: Tortured (11:32pm August 18, 2009):
Alyson, truer words were never spoken! Thanks for stopping by!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (11:30pm August 18, 2009):
thanks for stopping in Kathleen!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (11:29pm August 18, 2009):
Sounds like a great read! Awesome!(Seung-Ju Ahn>>>
Thanks so much for stopping in, Seung-Ju Ahn!!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (11:28pm August 18, 2009):
Rosemary says:unique character and storyline>>>
Thank you Rosemary!
Gail and Robin , thanks for stopping in ! Your names are in the hat!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (11:24pm August 18, 2009):
Thank you Patricia! I used to know a Patricia Reed a few years back! :) Thanks for stopping by!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (11:19pm August 18, 2009):
Thank you Elizabeth! I hope you are inspired by it!
Thanks Ann and thank you Evelyn for stopping in!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (11:18pm August 18, 2009):
Virginia:(a name I love, btw) thank you for stopping by! I asked myself that a number of times while writing this. There were some scenes that really challenged my parameters! But it turned out beautifully! Thank you for stopping in!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (11:16pm August 18, 2009):
Cherie: I love to do research for those bits of history that are swept under the rug! LOL Thanks for coming by!
Kelli: I hope that you kie it! Thanks for stopppin in!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (11:15pm August 18, 2009):
Jeanette: Thanks for stopping by!TORTURED defintely qualifies as your non traditional romance, but is powerful,emotional and sensual !
Dawn: thanks for stopping in! I wish I had enough copies to give everyone!;(
A.M.
Re: Tortured (11:13pm August 18, 2009):
Linda: Thanks you! I have your name in the Hat!
Dinae; thanks for stopping in!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (11:05pm August 18, 2009):
Majorie says:Blogs are really something else!>>
Whew Marjorie! I have to agree! I've met so many nice people out here on the Internet highway!
Thanks Deeann! It wasn't a piece of cake to write, but I am pleased wiht how it turned out! Hope you like it!
Crystal-I bow to the Spice Cover art gods!
Ann: Whew* Thank you! Its been fun!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (11:00pm August 18, 2009):
Hey Pam! thanks for stopping in!!
Roberta! I have your in the hat!
Theresa,Cheryl, Mary, Sarah, thank you for stopping in with all the good vibes!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (10:57pm August 18, 2009):
Evam Jane,Crysatl, Fedoram, Genella! Hi Guys! you guys are the best road trip buds!! ;))
A.M.
Re: Tortured (10:55pm August 18, 2009):
VDagDagan: this was one interesting because there isnt much recorded LOL--the History Channel for those of you needing good research on the Dar Ages-has a fabulous DVD out on the topic.
Thanks for stopping in!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (10:52pm August 18, 2009):
Thanks you Jo! I have your name in!
and you're right Darci,between my hubby and twin sons, all three were "princes" while mom was playing in the dungeon --as it were;)
thanks for coming by!
A.M.
Re: Tortured (10:51pm August 18, 2009):
HI Patricia and thank you for your kind words!
I quote one of my favorite reviews of this book when she said,that she was thankful that she lives in this day age! But she did like it calling it "a disturbingly touching tale of hope, love and survival."
It is outside the box, but believeably so, I think.
thank you for stopping in!
A.M.
Re: The Diary of Cozette (11:31am October 16, 2008):
Thank you Mary! I just found out today that Coizette is #3 on eHarlequins top ten bestseller list! woohoo!
I love this bread especially with honey butter! Yum!
Enjoy the season! Do you have leaves changing color where you live?
Amanda
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