tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post2922106804046033985..comments2024-03-12T21:24:23.240-04:00Comments on Emily Bryan Romance: Cyber-Conference Author ChatEmilyBryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-26847659100432327152010-08-01T12:41:30.634-04:002010-08-01T12:41:30.634-04:00I really like time travel plots, provided they adh...I really like time travel plots, provided they adhere to Deb's criteria... But I really can't remember names and titles, sorry!<br />I think I'd enjoy A HIGHLANDER FOR CHRISTMAS, so I'll go check that out. Thanks for the suggestions, eveyone! And thanks, Emily and Deb, for the interesting discussion.Nynkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810044360681034104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-84822191993409572432010-08-01T08:45:04.169-04:002010-08-01T08:45:04.169-04:00Oh, dang, Vonnie. I'm sorry I messed up your n...Oh, dang, Vonnie. I'm sorry I messed up your name. My bad.<br /><br />I'm so glad you enjoyed <a href="http://www.emilybryan.com" rel="nofollow">my website</a>. I try to make it content rich, but minimizing clutter is always a struggle. A website is just like a house. It's easy to let it get mucked up with too many brick-a-bracks.<br /><br />Now to answer your questions:<br />1. My blog awards came from dear readers who enjoy my blog and wanted to award them to me. They usually come with a request to pass the honor along to other blogs as well. A nice way to pay it forward.<br /><br />2. I built the "What's new on my blog" widget at Widgetbox. It's free, unless you want to have the advertisement removed. I paid for that for a year, but it seems my year may have expired since I see pop ups on it now. <br /><br />3. The "browse inside" widget was developed by Leisure Books, my publisher. I think it's a brilliant tool and I'll tell my editor you liked it. Anyone can download my "browse inside" widgets from Leisure, but you'll be stuck with my books inside them. ;-)<br /><br />Thanks again for coming by.<br /><br />And thank you Deb, for being my guest!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-77297135074896266012010-07-31T23:17:21.956-04:002010-07-31T23:17:21.956-04:00Hi Deb,
I feel a little sheepish because I'm ...Hi Deb,<br /><br />I feel a little sheepish because I'm so behind in my reading and overwhelmed by the stacks and stacks of books I want to read now that my shoulder injury is finally on the mend. Your titles are at the top of my list. I just need to find time.... <br /><br />Anyway, your time travel advice makes sense and sounds like it would also apply for travel between two worlds (i.e. contemporary and fantasy for example) which is what I'm doing in my book. I need to remember your advice: that there should be consequences that happen when the characters travel from one realm to another and that those consequences should be repeated on subsequent journeys. How very interesting! Now I must make sure that I work those consequences into my plot--if I haven't already done so. Thank you for this priceless pearl.Vonnie Altohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539022864637682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-78960853665251901502010-07-31T23:04:04.847-04:002010-07-31T23:04:04.847-04:00Hi Emily--
I'm Vonnie with a "V" bu...Hi Emily--<br /><br />I'm Vonnie with a "V" but I recognize almost anything that sounds close to my name. Your book cover is beautiful! And your website is a dream. Clean, easy to navigate, free of clutter yet packed with info.<br /><br />I also love your blog. Excellently done with fun gadgetts/widgets. Now for some questions: <br /><br />1) How did you get your blog awards? They really add color and prestige to your blog. <br /><br />2)Did you create the widget, "What's New on My Blog today" or is there a generic pattern for it? I looked at the widget site and couldn't find the pattern. Does it have a fee?<br /><br />3) Is the "Browse Inside" book only available to published authors? It looks like a good promo tool. <br /><br />Finally, thank you for having Deb Stover chat on your blog. She's wonderful!Vonnie Altohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539022864637682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-5084902340866343432010-07-31T16:04:02.206-04:002010-07-31T16:04:02.206-04:00Hey Bonnie--Thanks for dropping by. Here's the...Hey Bonnie--Thanks for dropping by. Here's the link to your article for those who'd like to check it out: <a href="http://1stturningpoint.com/?p=4585" rel="nofollow">Growing Your Name</a>.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-38012301254976554252010-07-31T15:57:06.997-04:002010-07-31T15:57:06.997-04:00Sandy--It's hard to beat a good "who-dun-...Sandy--It's hard to beat a good "who-dun-it," isnt' it?EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-4527370694845948352010-07-31T00:31:02.841-04:002010-07-31T00:31:02.841-04:00I love time travel romances. I'm not home rig...I love time travel romances. I'm not home right now, so I can't check my shelves for the specific books.<br />Linda Lael Miller has done some. HERE AND THEN and THERE AND NOW are a linked pair and can be found in single title or combined. PIRATES is another one of her's.<br />Sandy Blair has one I really liked, heqartbreaking and funny at the same time - A HIGHLANDER FOR CHRISTMAS.<br /><br />Janet Chapman's Highlander series is sort of time travel. It starts off that way and deals with those brought forward adjusting and finding their HEA.<br />I can think of a bunch of other stories i've read, but don't have a clue at the moment who wrote them or the title. I can see the books' covers in my minds eye.<br />Just remembered one, LEGEND by Jude Devereaux. She also did A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR which is still in my TBR mountain.<br />Of course there is the obvious Diana Gabaldon.<br />I have one sitting on the sofa at home that I was going to start but I don't remember what it was (it is an old book I pulled out of a box when I was bored.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-52981245262880690482010-07-30T17:44:12.329-04:002010-07-30T17:44:12.329-04:00Vonnie, I loved WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES. It's ...Vonnie, I loved WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES. It's on my keeper shelf. I think the mechanism used for the TT isn't as important as the significance and purpose of the leap itself. There should be consequences to the time travel, and they should be consistent. It shouldn't be too easy, and if something bad happens the first time the hero and/or heroine makes the leap, it darn well better happen the next time. If it doesn't, the author will lose me unless the reason for the difference is very carefully explained. I've used magic spells, curses, an electric chair, a storm, selling soul to the devil, fire, an MRI, and a haunted well. Lots of fun every time, and definitely consequences.<br /><br />Have fun with your column.<br /><br />~DebDeb Stoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273185830853401029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-66954173397433548822010-07-30T17:27:21.620-04:002010-07-30T17:27:21.620-04:00Hi Deb & Emily,
Some of my favorite time trav...Hi Deb & Emily,<br /><br />Some of my favorite time travels are by Kristin Hannah--"Once In Every Life," "When Lightening Strikes," and "Comfort & Joy." She really knows how to add a clever time travel twist to her plots.<br /><br />However, what seems difficult about writing time travel is finding a unique time travel device/paradox. In fact, I've heard editors lament this problem. I would be interested in what you two have to say about this?<br /><br />By the way, I'm a guest columnist today at <1stTurningPoint.com>. I was asked to write a promo article. I titled mine, "How to Grow Your Name." It's my first time I've been an online guest speaker so it's an exciting experience. Come by and take a look if you have time. Click on "Articles" after you go to the 1stTurningPoint website and I'll appear.Vonnie Altohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539022864637682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-41135896923422515832010-07-30T17:20:23.029-04:002010-07-30T17:20:23.029-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Vonnie Altohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539022864637682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-87865192158456443042010-07-30T16:19:21.633-04:002010-07-30T16:19:21.633-04:00My first love will always be romantic suspense and...My first love will always be romantic suspense and plain mysteries even. I grew up on Agatha Christie and many others, so I don't travel far from my roots. Smile.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-16429641352252570452010-07-30T15:10:47.672-04:002010-07-30T15:10:47.672-04:00I believe that was Christopher Reeve in the movie,...I believe that was Christopher Reeve in the movie, Emily. Wonderful movie.<br /><br />I have a huge collection of time travel novels--mostly romance, but not all. I found THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE fascinating, but pretty depressing, too. Still, really a good book, though. <br /><br />Even though I'm working on something else officially, I have what Jo Beverley calls a "play project," which is a time travel. Imagine that! :)<br /><br />Saranna, I know it's hard to be patient, but you'll be glad you did. Persistence pays. Meeting agents at conferences helps. Small regional conferences are good bets, because there aren't as many people there, and they're usually less expensive. Hang in there!<br /><br />Keep throwing spaghetti against the wall until one of 'em sticks.<br /><br />~DebDeb Stoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273185830853401029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-11344236658688589222010-07-30T13:12:20.103-04:002010-07-30T13:12:20.103-04:00Saranna--I remember that movie. Wasn't Christo...Saranna--I remember that movie. Wasn't Christopher Reeves in it? Lovely story.<br /><br />About your agent search--I assume you've been sending queries. Since you're going to be published soon, it's generally not a problem to find an agent who'll be happy to take their cut. Finding one who'll come alongside you and act as career counselor and guide is another matter. I'm glad you're being particular. <br /><br />If you'd like to chat privately about your search, email me through <a href="http://www.emilybryan.com/Contact%20Em.htm" rel="nofollow">my website</a>.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-3841775616843653082010-07-30T13:01:47.803-04:002010-07-30T13:01:47.803-04:00Richard Matheson wrote a beautiful time-travel cal...Richard Matheson wrote a beautiful time-travel called Somewhere In Time. I fell in love with the movie when I was a kid, and then with the writer when I grew up. He's kind of a genre slut too. *g*<br /><br />That's such great advice, Deb, about being patient, but it's also the hardest to follow. I'm having a devil of a time finding an agent. But, I keep telling myself to keep looking and be patient. I want someone who believes in me as much as I do. <br /><br />What a great interview. <br /><br />Emily, your blog is always a blast.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17774647553760700746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-3371529085170495762010-07-30T11:58:11.737-04:002010-07-30T11:58:11.737-04:00I read a really fascinating one once, set in ancie...I read a really fascinating one once, set in ancient Egypt. It was called <i>Reflections in the Nile</i> by J. Suzanne Frank. Once the American heroine found herself in Akanaton's time, she fell in love with the pharaoh's architect, who happened to be a 19th century Frenchman (another time traveler!) Needless to say that really complicated the "should I stay or should I go?" conundrum because which time would they choose? His, hers or Ancient Egypt?EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-17333490953604574712010-07-30T11:40:48.935-04:002010-07-30T11:40:48.935-04:00Oh, yes, I have a favorite time travel romance! I ...Oh, yes, I have a favorite time travel romance! I read it back in the seventies. It's called Time and Again. It's about a man who time travels from the seventies back to the 1880's and falls in love with a woman there. I'm sorry I don't remember the author, but I think it was the basis for a movie back then.Ilona Fridlnoreply@blogger.com