tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post118880751901086302..comments2023-08-24T01:16:50.662-07:00Comments on Romance Rules: The Romance CommunityDarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00651186051854758110noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post-63552833608148846342007-09-15T09:35:00.000-07:002007-09-15T09:35:00.000-07:00Back in the 90s when I first started networking wi...Back in the 90s when I first started networking with other romance novel readers, it was through a BBS. It was awesome! I met a lot of wonderful people. And when the bookstore went out of business and I couldn't get books, they all helped me. I'd send them the list of books I wanted, then the money, and they would buy them for me and send them to me. One that really helped was Stella Cameron. Wonderful lady!Tempest Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974312445961412430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post-23532709285887100072007-09-14T04:42:00.000-07:002007-09-14T04:42:00.000-07:00I can't say enough about the romance community. I...I can't say enough about the romance community. I have made so many wonderful friends. Everyone has been willing to go out of their way to help me as a newbie. I had help setting up my website by the sweet Megan Rose. The ladies at the Romance Bistro have been so supportive and helpful with anything I ask. I am in awe of all of the talented authors I have met and I am so grateful for the reviewers and readers.Sophia Danuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507765127034480395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post-72949190298986165592007-09-14T04:20:00.000-07:002007-09-14T04:20:00.000-07:00I've had some wonderful times meeting some of my f...I've had some wonderful times meeting some of my favorite authors - they are so friendly and funny and they love what they do, and they care about their fans. I love that. I know it's not like that everywhere in the genre (there is jealousy and cliques everywhere) but I've had nothing but positive experiences. I love writers who encourage and nurture new writers instead of looking at them as competition. They understand the more quality writing that's out there, the more impact it will have on the reading community, and in a good way.Stacy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14919278697757441246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post-19229572850457433332007-09-13T11:16:00.000-07:002007-09-13T11:16:00.000-07:00Hmm. I harassed my dad's cousin who wrote regencie...Hmm. I harassed my dad's cousin who wrote regencies, when I started getting interested in writing.<BR/><BR/>Other than that I've often sought out local authors that I admire for advice. Like Jane Porter and Cherry Adair. Those two I really admire and look up to.Shelli Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655090278459446392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post-30588765543269123552007-09-13T10:39:00.000-07:002007-09-13T10:39:00.000-07:00I have to agree with you. I never found such a bun...I have to agree with you. I never found such a bunch of wonderful people until I dared to step into this world. I'd always kept what I do a secret but needed some advice, and even though I still have yet to be published, the other romance writers that I have spoken to have been nothing BUT helpful.<BR/><BR/>A great community indeed.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01195322214766683989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post-10217129186176860392007-09-13T10:27:00.000-07:002007-09-13T10:27:00.000-07:00I so love it when an author eplies to my email, so...I so love it when an author eplies to my email, so now that I'm a writer, I always make sure to do the same.<BR/><BR/>One of the nicest authors I communicate with is Kerrelyn Sparks. She writes the Love at Stake Series of vampire romances, which are great, btw!<BR/><BR/>I know that I'm always thrilled to get letters from readers! They totally make my day!<BR/><BR/>*hugs*<BR/>PaigePaige Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04160083721050979492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post-6924726769589005472007-09-13T10:26:00.000-07:002007-09-13T10:26:00.000-07:00As a newbie author, the romance community has been...As a newbie author, the romance community has been a huge boon to me this past year. I've received many good pieces of advice and a lot of support. <BR/><BR/>--DesDesirée Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909867453391307573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post-62638910026522996392007-09-13T10:22:00.000-07:002007-09-13T10:22:00.000-07:00Thanks for stopping by ladies. I wrote this blog a...Thanks for stopping by ladies.<BR/><BR/> I wrote this blog at midnight last night and forgot to mention my wonderful crit partners, Amy, Terra, and Raven. I don't know how I'd do it without them. <BR/><BR/>Also, Anne Rainey who I can always count on when I need support, someone to vent to, or anything else. You rock! <BR/><BR/>And Paige Tyler! We have the best chats and she's always willing to listen to me with a friendly ear.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>I'm so lucky to have such great friends :)Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post-15946205649899897312007-09-13T09:50:00.000-07:002007-09-13T09:50:00.000-07:00I agree. It's a wonderful, open and generous commu...I agree. It's a wonderful, open and generous community. I especially love my Wicked Whispers sisters - Amelia June, Melissa Glisan and PG Forte. They've taught me a lot and are great fun to blog and chat with.Veronica Archhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10172251309453448373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post-67620485941331567162007-09-13T08:59:00.000-07:002007-09-13T08:59:00.000-07:00I have met so many amazing friends in the communit...I have met so many amazing friends in the community. I also have come across some pretty bad ones who were not nice at all. One even told me she won't talk to me because of what I write....<BR/><BR/>But overall I am blessed to have made such amazing friends and look forward to meeting more great people.Savannah Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969287794654622274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003546271734306876.post-50377102738145631522007-09-13T02:59:00.000-07:002007-09-13T02:59:00.000-07:00The community is indeed terrific. Nancy Robards T...The community is indeed terrific. Nancy Robards Thompson gave me loads of advice and encouraged me to attend my first RWA meeting. More recently, Debra Dixon has inspired me, as has Roxanne St. Claire.Dara Edmondsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074955377079380225noreply@blogger.com