tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post1132640837787698100..comments2024-03-12T21:24:23.240-04:00Comments on Emily Bryan Romance: Blind FortuneEmilyBryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-63823102105506910002024-03-12T21:24:23.240-04:002024-03-12T21:24:23.240-04:00No, dear, thank YOU for reading this
ultta-exquisi...No, dear, thank YOU for reading this<br />ultta-exquisitely-awwwsome-reality:<br />● NOPEcantELOPE.blogspot.com ●<br />Cya soon, miss adorable girl...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-38809119582673344712009-04-16T07:21:00.000-04:002009-04-16T07:21:00.000-04:00Thanks for visiting, Joanna! I'm fascinated by you...Thanks for visiting, Joanna! I'm fascinated by your story BLIND FORTUNE.<br /><br />And thank you to everyone for dropping by. If you're going to RT, I hope we get a chance to connect. If you're not, maybe we'll get together next year!<br /><br />Hugs all around!<br />EmilyEmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-50742483318128947392009-04-16T07:06:00.000-04:002009-04-16T07:06:00.000-04:00Congratulations RachieG! You are the winner of th...Congratulations RachieG! You are the winner of the autographed copy of BLIND FORTUNE! I'll be contacting you via email about mailing instructions.<br /><br />I want to thank everyone for stopping by yesterday and talking with me. I had a great time! Thanks again for inviting me, Emily!!!Joanna Waughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053211782268427159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-91306762910743627412009-04-16T06:58:00.000-04:002009-04-16T06:58:00.000-04:00When my husband started losing his sight, I knew I...When my husband started losing his sight, I knew I had to become the breadwinner in the family. I'd already been working as a clerk for the local gas and electric utility company. When a five-year apprenticeship as an electric meter installer came up for bid, I asked Gary if he thought I could do it. He told me to go for it! Not only did I have to learn electrical theory, they had to train me how to use a screw driver! In addition, right in the middle I got pregnant with my son. Eventually, however, I became the first woman at the company to ever qualify as a journey electric meter. installer.Joanna Waughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053211782268427159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-31210930383594360212009-04-16T00:24:00.000-04:002009-04-16T00:24:00.000-04:00Emily - Raonaid is pronounced Reun-eetch. It's sco...Emily - Raonaid is pronounced Reun-eetch. It's scots gaelic for "Rachel" my birth name. It's sort of like my art, writing, artsy and internet alias name.<br /><br />I found it when I was a teen and browsing through a How to speak gaelic book. I copied the name, never bothered to see it's pronouncation. Then later I I found the pronunciation. It's been with me ever since.<br /><br />Joanna! Awesome! Before the in laws moved down to Ohio, the hubs and I use to go up in your neck of the woods to visit. I got to see Lake Michigan. It was awesome but I was content in my slow pace area.Raonaid Luckwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159198145627046070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-43833131701648272892009-04-15T23:44:00.000-04:002009-04-15T23:44:00.000-04:00My favourite thing about "BLIND fortune" is your u...My favourite thing about "BLIND fortune" is your use of music as a connection between the heroine and hero, AND making it believable thta they both were more than competent players. Thank you for that! It is so great to find something like that in a book I was going to be reading anyway, it's the "hot fudge on the white chocolate-raspberry swirl ice cream" feeling!!<br /><br />Although I am dying of curiousity: HOW did you get into installing electric meters in the first place?!?<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for the chance to win your book!<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />LynnLynn R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-54719090041863591492009-04-15T23:26:00.000-04:002009-04-15T23:26:00.000-04:00So many people have read this and said it was grea...So many people have read this and said it was great! Online reviews are overwhelmingly positive and I'm excited to read it! :)<br /><br />(rachie2004 AT YAHOO.com)The Brunette Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274190099219658110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-50976670831005174932009-04-15T22:04:00.000-04:002009-04-15T22:04:00.000-04:00You are so right, Gladys. Even with professionals...You are so right, Gladys. Even with professionals, sometimes mistakes still make it through the editing process. I'm forever doing word searches in my manuscripts to make sure I have the right eye and hair color, etc... <br /><br />Too bad you can't make it to RT, LuAnn. It's going to be a great time! But thanks for dropping by my interview today.<br /><br />I want to remind everyone to check back tomorrow to learn who won the autographed copy of BLIND FORTUNE.Joanna Waughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053211782268427159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-81090706137730724532009-04-15T21:50:00.000-04:002009-04-15T21:50:00.000-04:00Gosh, I wish I could go the the convention! Not po...Gosh, I wish I could go the the convention! Not possible, though.LuAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049897327581610278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-34768716725360465302009-04-15T21:14:00.000-04:002009-04-15T21:14:00.000-04:00Your having to be careful not to have your blind c...Your having to be careful not to have your blind character "see" reminds me of a mistake in a book I once read. The author had the heroine dressed in pajamas and a gown at the same time and on the same page! I emailed the author about the fact and she said that nobody had caught that mistake when editing...obviously. But it was good for a laugh.GladysMPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15280570691674357903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-28345355017573413132009-04-15T17:02:00.000-04:002009-04-15T17:02:00.000-04:00Hi Kate! Hi Pam! Thanks for stopping by.
I'm st...Hi Kate! Hi Pam! Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />I'm still working on the Regency paranormal. Roberta Brown has been shopping it around NY but everything there is in such an upheaval, what with all the cutbacks. Yet according to the news, romance book sales are up. So we're hopeful.Joanna Waughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053211782268427159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-7561226925864325572009-04-15T16:51:00.000-04:002009-04-15T16:51:00.000-04:00Joanna your story is truly inspiring.
I loved th...Joanna your story is truly inspiring. <br /><br />I loved the excerpt of Blind Fortune, it sounds like a wonderful Regency read. I saw that you mentioned working on a Regency Paranormal, that is awesome. Do you have future release date for it?<br /><br />I hope you have a great time at RT :)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-14820836971172473242009-04-15T16:46:00.000-04:002009-04-15T16:46:00.000-04:00Congratulations Joanna on getting your first novel...Congratulations Joanna on getting your first novel published.<br /><br />~Kate<br />katya_de_leon@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-12201945031941130912009-04-15T16:10:00.000-04:002009-04-15T16:10:00.000-04:00Ooooo! I didn't know RT will be in Ohio next year...Ooooo! I didn't know RT will be in Ohio next year, Emily. I wasn't planning to go but I may have to rethink that if it's within driving distance. Might have to strong arm some of the ladies in my writing group.Joanna Waughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053211782268427159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-41091120511860418492009-04-15T15:57:00.000-04:002009-04-15T15:57:00.000-04:00Ok, that's embarrassing. I mispelled two of my gue...Ok, that's embarrassing. I mispelled two of my guests names, so I decided to start over.<br /><br />Joye--Thanks for popping by!<br /><br />Sandra--Did you hear that RT will be in Ohio next year? Maybe that will be close enough for you. <br /><br />Nettiekay--Being transported. That's exactly what I look for in a book, too.<br /><br />Peggy--Nora Roberts always says she can fix a bad page, but she can't fix a blank one. I echo Joanna's advice. Start writing and sort it out later.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-73601066326661281862009-04-15T15:55:00.000-04:002009-04-15T15:55:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-14784708453121846912009-04-15T15:44:00.000-04:002009-04-15T15:44:00.000-04:00Thanks, Joanna...I will take that advice and see i...Thanks, Joanna...I will take that advice and see if I can get something actually written on paper! LOL ;DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-81407294676013179902009-04-15T14:55:00.000-04:002009-04-15T14:55:00.000-04:00Sandy! Nice of you to stop by! How's the weather...Sandy! Nice of you to stop by! How's the weather in Indy? It's cold and overcast here. This time last year I was mowing grass. I think I mentioned before I'll be at Lori Foster's weekend near Cincinnati in June. You should come if you can! I'd love to meet you. <br /><br />Jeanette -- it's great to hear from you. Thanks for the compliment about my Regency voice. <br /><br />Peggy -- the best advice I ever got about where and how to start a novel is this -- begin where everything changes for the hero and heroine. BLIND FORTUNE opens at the moment Lady Fortuna and Lord Granville meet. Right away his arrogant lordship insults her and Fortuna makes up her mind he's not the husband for her cousin. The rest of the story is about bringing these opposite poles together for a happily-ever-after.Joanna Waughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053211782268427159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-6550788214800344482009-04-15T13:56:00.000-04:002009-04-15T13:56:00.000-04:00I am an avid romance reader, easily reading 4+ nov...I am an avid romance reader, easily reading 4+ novels a week, and could read a novel in about 3-4 hours easily, if not for housework, hubby, and my 5 kiddies LOL<br /> Shame on the publishers in NY!!! I LOVE your heroine! I had actually thought of a novel w/ a blind hero, but alas, I cannot seem to put all my ideas onto paper! <br /> Sometimes I go a while w/out reading or switch genres simply because of the repetitive nature of romance novels, even though they are my favorite!::shrug::<br /> I have a few book ideas and can even word scenes, but I can never actually find a starting place "on paper", do have any suggestions, Joanna or Emily?? It would be most appreciated! :)<br /> Anywho, wether i win or not, I'll be seriously trying to get that book...I have an amazon account for my book addiction! HehAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-83491186295449397052009-04-15T13:50:00.001-04:002009-04-15T13:50:00.001-04:00I just love the books where there is nothing that ...I just love the books where there is nothing that works for the hero and heroine from the beginning, except that attraction they can't deny. This one sounds great! Joanna, you have a way with words that transports a person to the Regency era. Thanks for all the great writing!nettiekayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18358769501193855805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-34850364763180941562009-04-15T13:50:00.000-04:002009-04-15T13:50:00.000-04:00Sweet idea for a book, Joanna! I'll definitely pi...Sweet idea for a book, Joanna! I'll definitely pick up a copy, and a love supporting fellow Hoosier authors :-) Maybe I can get a chance to meet you next year at RT. Didn't have enough cash to go this year. :-)<br /><br />Sandra S.Sandrahttp://www.sandrasookoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-14437335506111640782009-04-15T13:27:00.000-04:002009-04-15T13:27:00.000-04:00Enjoyed reading the comments.
I am always lookin...Enjoyed reading the comments. <br /> I am always looking for new authors to read. This book sounds so good that I have added it to my TBR list.<br />JOYE<br />JWIsleyATaol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-41381242354169836402009-04-15T13:04:00.000-04:002009-04-15T13:04:00.000-04:00Criminey! It's Boris and Natasha, not Natasia. I...Criminey! It's Boris and Natasha, not Natasia. I can't speel worth a hoot today.Joanna Waughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053211782268427159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-87673198973920527842009-04-15T12:59:00.000-04:002009-04-15T12:59:00.000-04:00Raonaid -- your folks lived in my neck of the wood...Raonaid -- your folks lived in my neck of the woods! Hammond is only 30 miles away and Crete is about 40. Small world, ain't it?<br /><br />Yeah, Gary deserved to be immortalized. I know I'll never forget him! I had lunch yesterday with a friend who lost her husband last year. We both agreed there was no sense looking for replacements since we already had the best!<br /><br />Oops. Just realized I misspelled the Monkees in my previous post. Sorry 'bout that. Freudian slip? It used to be a bone of contention among Monkee fans -- the spelling.<br /><br />I like you and your friend's choice of heroes Daun Ann -- LeBon (I LOVE Duran Duran!) and Rick Springfield. I approve! In junior high, I co-authored some stories about Rocky and Bullwinkle with a friend. Forgot all about it until you mentioned coauthoring. Wish I had those stories now as well. I remember how much fun we had writing Boris and Natasia!<br /><br />Hi Emily! No problem holding down the fort. We're having a great time today!Joanna Waughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053211782268427159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-80626733096414449632009-04-15T12:20:00.000-04:002009-04-15T12:20:00.000-04:00Well, Joanna, you're having quite a party here! Th...Well, Joanna, you're having quite a party here! Thanks for holding down the fort while I was writing this morning. <br /><br />Teddy--As a kid, I decorated my room in Early Davy Jones!<br /><br />Jane--I agree. Joanna's DH must have been a special fellow and her past has undoubtedly given BLIND FORTUNE the ring of truth.<br /><br />Linda--Of course, I remember you! I never forget a fan, gushing or not!<br /><br />Tamsyn--Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Jerrica--Don't you think part of Davy's charm was that he was only 5'2"? Barely taller than we were!<br /><br />Peggy--I'm always on the lookout for characters on the edge of the human experience, like Joanna's heroine. I'm also looking forward to Jennifer Ashley's THE MADNESS OF LORD IAN MACKENZIE because her hero has Asperger's Syndrome in a time when they had no idea what to name it.<br /><br />Nynke--So true! Hot guys do smell good. I hate to let my DH leave the house in the morning smelling of soap and fresh aftershave. <br /><br />Maureen--I can't wait to see you as the Fairy Dogmother (for dyslexic heroines, no doubt!)I have yet to figure out how to pack wings for RT.<br /><br />Raonaid--I'd love to know how to pronounce your name!<br /><br />Daun Ann--Fan lit has been around a while, hasn't it? What fun!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.com