tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post745246105928690925..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: Hey, what do you REALLY want?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-48000428810446777932013-02-18T00:04:54.940-05:002013-02-18T00:04:54.940-05:00Thanks, Elf. I'm always afraid I'll come a...<br />Thanks, Elf. I'm always afraid I'll come across as egotistical if I talk too much about myself. Maybe I'll reconsider that. I can already see my next blog, How I Got Started as a Writer!jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-80837711537603460372013-02-18T00:02:33.269-05:002013-02-18T00:02:33.269-05:00Thanks, Marianne. I agree thta some blogs are way ...Thanks, Marianne. I agree thta some blogs are way too long. I kinda shut those out. Others don't give me enough of the feel of the writer. It's tough out there!jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-1129845312936575652013-02-17T20:52:03.151-05:002013-02-17T20:52:03.151-05:00Belated Happy Birthday Jean! I don't mind whe...Belated Happy Birthday Jean! I don't mind when things are labeled, it makes it easier to find information about novels. I am always fascinated to read about authors' personal lives, what was involved in bringing a particular story to print and background for it. It gives me a chance to see the person behind the author's persona (and I enjoy seeing what they're doing in their private lives).<br /><br />ELF<br />http://thereadingaddict-elf.blogspot.com/ELFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00507018016608103452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-34510395390003695802013-02-17T20:45:13.486-05:002013-02-17T20:45:13.486-05:00Blogs should be informative, but not overwhelming ...Blogs should be informative, but not overwhelming with information. I like reading shorter blogs that talk about writing and books. <br />And, it IS hard to figure out what will keep readers motivated to read our blogs. Marianne Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277593485137508765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-36811128164361856322013-02-17T15:48:37.170-05:002013-02-17T15:48:37.170-05:00Thanks, Cara. I agree it's getting tougher all...Thanks, Cara. I agree it's getting tougher all the time to get people to care about what you're saying. I agree there are way to many blogs out there now. I wonder if we won't have a shift sway from them as they get less effective. But a shift to what???jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-63961237209567033132013-02-17T15:45:55.854-05:002013-02-17T15:45:55.854-05:00Thanks, Suzanne. Your Shop Talk sounds like a grea...Thanks, Suzanne. Your Shop Talk sounds like a great idea. Interesting in that I can modify my covers, and suggest what I want, but have really little control. Thanks heavens I've had good artists at Ellora's Cave.jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-79142872423835945102013-02-17T14:15:33.031-05:002013-02-17T14:15:33.031-05:00Jean, a timely blog. You're right that most pr...Jean, a timely blog. You're right that most promo sites require us to use the words "promo" and "excerpt." As a reader and writer, I like to read about some of the male cover models. I always find that interesting, and some real eye candy too. I've clicked on unfamiliar blogs where the subject matter was one that interested me and was a little different from just talking about writing in general. Now I can't remember which blogs caught my attention. Blogging used to be the new promo kid on the writing block, but there are just too many blogs out there. I love your covers, and I loved the excerpt.Cara Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384839120633419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-43652552196526699222013-02-17T13:53:09.264-05:002013-02-17T13:53:09.264-05:00Congrats on the new release, Jean!
It's hard...Congrats on the new release, Jean! <br /><br />It's hard to know what readers want to see on our blogs. I recently started a regular feature called "Shop Talk" that is getting pretty good response. Talking about covers and how they're chosen--"behind the scenes" stuff to let readers into the author's world. But I'm not sure there's one method that works...or we'd all be trying it!Suzanne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180604715572075576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-40215333999193757592013-02-17T13:12:29.332-05:002013-02-17T13:12:29.332-05:00Thanks Tina. Love my sexy elves...
Thanks Tina. Love my sexy elves...<br />jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-57222587483440218482013-02-17T11:28:02.741-05:002013-02-17T11:28:02.741-05:00Congrats on your newest releases, Jean - your cove...Congrats on your newest releases, Jean - your covers are awesome!<br /><br />Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.com