Julie Robinson
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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
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