April's Affections and Intrigues: Love and Mystery Bloom

Julie Robinson

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30 comments posted.

Re: The Art of Losing Yourself (5:48pm April 29, 2015):

I like to play the 'what if' game. It scares my husband . . .:-)

Re: Knight Of Passion (4:04pm July 23, 2010):

Hi Margaret! Congrats on your release. I love to read about knights and anything to do with the medieval period.

Re: The Master & the Muses (6:10pm June 28, 2010):

I agree with what you said about heroes being created, not ready-made/born.
Just as in real life, a protagonist in a novel only becomes a hero through his ability to rise up and meet life's challenges with a spirit of
grace and fortitude, whether they be physical, mental, or emotional, ranging from the guy who goes to work everyday to provide for his
family to the guy who helps an elderly person put his/her groceries in the car. In other words, a guy who takes the time to use his strength
to help others, even if it's in everyday situations---not just rescuing from a burning building, for instance.
Julie

Re: The Beautiful Being (11:48pm December 18, 2009):

Beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Wild Heart (7:42pm December 18, 2009):

Thanks Lori and Fresh Fiction. I received
my book today. Julie

Re: The Beautiful Being (12:47pm December 18, 2009):

Good inspiration. Thank you. Slow and steady wins the race.
Must keep this in mind.
Julie

Re: Divorced, Desperate and Deceived (12:44pm December 18, 2009):

Hilarious as usual, Christie! And it just tickled me when you said, "Chances are he's had Miss Perfect in his bed . . .and wants a real
woman." I love Francine's comment too. Sometimes you have to wonder when they just want a quickie. ( Not that there's anything wrong
with one). BTW, I shall have to check out Mr. Perfect. Here's my attempt at something a romance hero wouldn't say:

"Let's not ride that roller coaster at the fair tonight. I had beans for lunch."
:-)
Julie

Re: Wild Heart (1:51pm December 15, 2009):

Lori, Just wanted to say thank you for giving away 3 copies, as I am
one of the lucky winners. It is the first time I win from Fresh Fiction
and am glad it was your novel. It'll be a Christmas present for me!
:-)

Re: Wild Heart (5:37pm December 14, 2009):

Although I haven't read your work yet, I'm appalled to learn all the hassle you had to go through---and it is a hassle to have to go
back and change the hair color, etc. to fit the picture on the cover. That sucks big time!! After all, hair color, or whatever feature you
have, may be a part of the story. What if your hero is attracted to blonds normally, but this time he's attracted to the brunette
heroine---and it's a statement of change for him in some way. Sheez, you'd think they at least get the pictures to match the basics
of physical traits---if they read the book!. Way back when, I had actually quit reading a book because the cover didn't match the
story.

As an avid reader and aspiring writer, I thought this article was most informative. Thanks, Julie

Re: Trust Me (5:23pm August 19, 2009):

Hi Jeff,
I don't have a book on the shelf yet,
but had to smile at your 5 warnings,
especially the 2nd and last ones. I
could very well see myself doing that
when the time comes. I'll have to file
this post away in an "After Publication"
folder.
Thanks for the insight,
Julie

Re: Bad Moon Rising (10:54am August 10, 2009):

Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Sherrilyn, wish I'd have had my camera
when I met you a couple of years ago!
Julie

Re: The Deepest Cut (12:27pm March 15, 2009):

Dianne,
Thank you for sharing you experience with us. LIke everyone
else, I am going to have to copy and paste this to print out and
put on my bulletin board.
Julie

Re: Fury Calls (11:46am March 10, 2009):

Oh, Caridad, I have a question: When you say that there's been an
interesting development with Connie and Hadrian, I'm wondering if, as
a writer, you had planned this new turn, or if it came out as you were
writing? Thanks,
Julie

Re: Fury Calls (11:44am March 10, 2009):

Happy Birthday week, Caridad.
I see I'm going to have to run out as soon as I can to get Fury Calls.
Of course, I just got my car back after a 2nd wreck in half a year, so the DH doesn't
want me getting out. Hmmm, maybe I could impose on him to stop :-)
Thanks
Julie

Re: The Club (9:55pm March 9, 2009):

Hi Sharon,

First, I wanted to say that I'm sorry to hear about your mom. It's really tough to see her change.
I have not read The Club, but it sounds like a fantastic premise.
As far as earning to love reading goes, both my parents were teachers (my mom being in English). She took us 4 kids to the library weekly. I can't remember a time I didn't
read. Now my Ma'ma' (my Dad's mom) used to have Barbara Cartland romances at her house, so whenever we'd go over there, I'd get to bring some home and then
exchange them the next visit.
Julie

Re: Scandal (10:34pm March 6, 2009):

I love historicals because they are an
escape from the present day, but still
reality based (and thus believable for
me). There is a thread that ties
humanity together no matter the day
or age, and you hit the nail on the
head when you said relationships bind
us together. Thanks, Carolyn, for a
thought-provoking blog today.

Julie

Re: Safe By His Side (2:34pm March 5, 2009):

Linda,

Here's my comment I left on the other
blog. I guess this is the one for the
contest, so here's my 2 cents:

Hi Linda,

Romantic suspense is my favorite
genre. Hence military and law
enforcement type heroes are my
favorite.

Personally, I can't think of anything I
love to hate. If I like it, you know; if I
don't, you know. Pretty simple.

And I'll bet Sherilyn is laughing all the
way to the bank. I think that more
attention is paid to the naysayers, as is
in most things, and that the majority
of people who are spending money,
for instance to buy vampire books, are
part of a silent majority. But the
negative is what gets coverage
because it plays on people's fears---
i.e. the author's fear of people not
buying her book because of what it's
about.

Now my favorite type of paranormal
deals with psychic phenomenon---
intuition, e.s.p., etc.
I also like stories with witches in them.
Vamps and Weres would be next on
the list. But, overall, no matter who or
what is in the story, it really depends
on the way the story is written.

Julie

Re: A Perfect Darkness (5:19pm February 26, 2009):

Hi Jaimie,
I agree that we're all psychic, some
more so than others. It depends on
how receptive you are to the
possibility. When I say I like to read
paranormal, psychic abilities would be
more of what I'm talking about.
Because there's a kernel of truth in the
story, so it's more reality based, but
still an escape.
Julie

Re: Secret Fantasy (1:37pm February 14, 2009):

From your books, Carly, I'm not
surprised that you are a hopeless
romantic. You have that air about you!

I usually buy my gifts and tell my
hubby what he got me. But I never
thought about buying my own gifts so
that I'm not mad at my husband for
forgetting. That's quite a different
take on being mad because he forgot,
so you've got to get your own. What a
positive concept!
Julie

Re: Millionaire's Secret Seduction (1:59am February 13, 2009):

I can't really think of anyone real or
fiction-wise whom I love to hate. I either
like 'em or I don't.

Julie

Re: The Courtier's Secret (9:15pm February 11, 2009):

Donna,
I've been thinking about this post
since yesterday. It kind of bugs me
when people ask if I'm character or
plot driven. Your answer is a nice
compromise. I agree. One cannot
exist without the other. To have a
character with no plot to further his
character growth makes for a stagnant
story, so to speak. What comes to
mind is a short story which is basically
one big sex scene and no character
development. Thanks for the insight.
Julie

Re: Vexing The Viscount (9:02pm February 11, 2009):

Emily, I just realized you didn't mention
the link to the Courtesan Club on your
website for any newbies.
Julie

Re: Vexing The Viscount (8:53pm February 11, 2009):

Hey Emily,
I've been too early a few times, but
this time, I'm a good day ahead of you!
I get the Fresh Fiction newsletter (also
just added yours), and happened to
spot your post here.

Since I already won your book, but
have been following you around like a
groupie, my comment can just be a
part of Jade Lee's Amazon contest.

Julie

Re: The Courtier's Secret (1:28am February 10, 2009):

Nice post, Donna.
Julie

Re: The Magic Knot (1:28pm January 30, 2009):

Well, that's true, Helen. After all,
Dracula was in a castle away from the
village. And I do like the idea of
shapeshifter cats and wolves running
wild in the moorland. Hmmmm, next
story perhaps?
Julie

Re: The Magic Knot (12:27pm January 30, 2009):

Hi Helen! It's a pleasure to see you
blogging here today. Of course, the
day is almost over with!

Wait, I just realized that I am actually
early!! This should be a good day.

With regards to your question, I like
both settings, but it depends on the
paranormal creature. Mystical rural
settings make me think of fairies,
elves, sprites, and all those beautiful
woodland-type creatures, whereas
dark urban settings make me think of
vampires and werewolves. One deals
more with life, and the other with
death. Unless you've got a really
sinister fairy! Julie

Re: Wicked Burn (5:17pm January 26, 2009):

I'm sorry that there's wasted space here.
I don't know how that happened. I was
just typing in this little box posted for
comments, and iIt was hard to proof.
Julie

Re: Wicked Burn (5:15pm January 26, 2009):

Beth,
I have no books published, but I have
been 'researching the marketing end
of publishing,' as I tell my husband
when he asks me what I'm working on
as far as writing is concerned. In other
words, since November, I have
discovered blogging and have so
surfed many author sites. I like the
individual contests authors have which
require me to answer a question about
one or more of their books because I
get to learn about the books, which in
turn is a plus for the author since my
interest has been piqued. Contest
questions sometimes include author
questions. I enjoy reading about the
authors too, so a picture with likes
and dislikes, etc help a reader feel
connected and want to buy that
author's books. Guest blogging at
various sites is something I'd highly
recommend, since you have the
potential to reach different readers.

Contests, though, are not the only way
to remember an author. I'd say that
an eye-pleasing website (color scheme
for easy reading) and useful
information that makes a
reader/writer want to refer back to
your website is good for name
recognition. Some authors use a
variety of high tech means of
communication , like MySpace,
Facebook, and/or Twitter, which may
not be accessible to all readers. A
monthly newsletter on my email is
good enough for me

And, of course, there are workshops,
book signings, and other public
presentations which are beneficial in
marketing your book. I've also
discovered authors through
bookmarks/covers in goody bags
given at workshops or luncheons.
Doing this does require some expense,
though.

Just my basic observations off the top
of my head.
Julie

Re: Whisper of Warning (4:17pm January 25, 2009):

I'm just coming back from a weekend
out of town and am catching up on
emails where I saw this blog. Wow!
What a great contest to have such a
generous prize.
Time to mosey on over to today's blog
and comment as well.

Julie R.

Re: Real Vampires Don't Diet (9:37am January 14, 2009):

Gerry, I may be a little late, but I just
wanted to express my sympathy on
having to go through that loss. I love
Galveston. I'm in the Baton Rouge
area. So even though we get hit, it's
nowhere close to the devastation
Galveston has suffered.

One question: did you lose any WIP's?
If I did, I think I would be so
disheartened, I'd have writer's block
for a long time.
Best wishes,
Julie