tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post8628660984952608032..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: Guest Blog: Brenda Novak: Do You Choose a Book by the Title, Author, or Cover?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-60554504523875729882011-11-04T11:37:00.221-04:002011-11-04T11:37:00.221-04:00Thank you, Brenda. I think it's sad,too, that...Thank you, Brenda. I think it's sad,too, that he never met his father.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-56317853862918596012011-11-04T11:01:45.889-04:002011-11-04T11:01:45.889-04:00You're right, Michelle. There's just no wa...You're right, Michelle. There's just no way to please everyone. It's a hard lesson for someone who's as much of a pleaser as I am to learn--but I think it's a necessary part of my maturation! LOLBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-43307683441020963652011-11-04T11:00:43.654-04:002011-11-04T11:00:43.654-04:00I do think it's perfect for the story, but wil...I do think it's perfect for the story, but will probably change the title. I just realize that it will might get stuck in spam filters when I try to send out my newsletter, etc. I hadn't thought of that very practical problem when I started this. Bummer! Well, how does HONOR BOUND sound?Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-8775505835460864482011-11-04T10:58:39.739-04:002011-11-04T10:58:39.739-04:00Great quote, Kaisquared. So good to see you here. ...Great quote, Kaisquared. So good to see you here. You've always been a great support. THANK YOU!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-3723767142479866472011-11-04T10:57:41.079-04:002011-11-04T10:57:41.079-04:00LOL Fran!LOL Fran!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-62595332347334314642011-11-04T10:57:08.007-04:002011-11-04T10:57:08.007-04:00Tammy, another John Jakes fan. Yeah!!! Wasn't ...Tammy, another John Jakes fan. Yeah!!! Wasn't that series amazing?Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-65893032593630424872011-11-04T10:56:33.242-04:002011-11-04T10:56:33.242-04:00Thank you, Darci! I hope you enjoy it! :-)Thank you, Darci! I hope you enjoy it! :-)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-162700550094926472011-11-04T10:55:52.697-04:002011-11-04T10:55:52.697-04:00Interestingly enough, I also have a book out this ...Interestingly enough, I also have a book out this month called A FAMILY BY CHRISTMAS that is part of Harlequin's new heartwarming series. They took one of my older Superromances and stripped out any allusion to sex or violence (and, of course, every hint of profanity). It's very sweet now. I'll be interested to see how it does.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-12425438650305226652011-11-04T08:51:42.877-04:002011-11-04T08:51:42.877-04:00For me so many factors lead to picking up a book. ...For me so many factors lead to picking up a book. But that's me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-62604808439564430962011-11-03T17:55:22.194-04:002011-11-03T17:55:22.194-04:00Love the titles of books, but it is usually it'...Love the titles of books, but it is usually it's a combo of title & author & blurb. I've read several books through the years where the title had absolutely nothing to do with the story, and left me wondering what was the point in the title? <br />But your book catches the point in the blurb alone, and I have already added it to my buy list..*S*<br />Thank you for the great post!<br /><br />Darcy<br />pommawolf @hotmail.comPommawolf Emeraldwolfeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08461210717200887476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-70573331636476496832011-11-02T19:08:54.176-04:002011-11-02T19:08:54.176-04:00Brenda, when I first read the title of your book, ...Brenda, when I first read the title of your book, I immediately remembered the John Jakes book. Then a few sentences later, you mention it and I smiled again. I loved that entire series. I chose that book at first because of the title, and then kept reading them because of the author. Maybe it's because I am a "potty mouth" that those words don't bother me one bit.Tammy Dennings Maggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17551291117492287824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-7968947934547804382011-11-02T14:03:55.141-04:002011-11-02T14:03:55.141-04:00I firmly believe that all three must be equally ho...I firmly believe that all three must be equally hot...if even one of the three is not right on, I usually pass over the book. I am a very picky reader. Of course, if the author is on my auto-buy list, I don't bother to look at covers or read synopsis...as long as that book meets my needs between the covers (pun intended)I will overlook the rest. Great post!Fran Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06247024581813249889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-31717544205976483752011-11-02T13:14:56.690-04:002011-11-02T13:14:56.690-04:00Brenda, I am looking forward to reading The Bastar...Brenda, I am looking forward to reading The Bastard. If a book is not already on my autobuy list due to the author (AKA Brenda, SEP, Lori Foster, Xtina, Sunny, Rocki, etc), I look at the whole package.... title, cover and backcover information. To paraphrase a famous quote, "Don't let the bas***** get you down!"<br /><br /><br />emmasmom AT wi DOT rr DOT comkaisquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997759850824465122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-59779649807837985092011-11-02T13:01:46.369-04:002011-11-02T13:01:46.369-04:00Cover art draws my eye first, then the title. I av...Cover art draws my eye first, then the title. I avoid syrupy titles. An article in RWA's monthly publication stated that an author sells more books than either art or title. <br /><br />The title of you book is perfect for the story. A reader familiar with historical romances would immediately know that the context of the word. Don't change it!<br /><br />Thank you for an excellent article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-52280779612263581282011-11-02T11:52:48.271-04:002011-11-02T11:52:48.271-04:00I love the title and will be putting this book on ...I love the title and will be putting this book on my wish list for Christmas. <br /><br />terrndeb@yahoo.comterrndebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15458753855529812207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-29523769849928777292011-11-02T11:51:26.314-04:002011-11-02T11:51:26.314-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.terrndebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15458753855529812207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-80081620703032427012011-11-02T11:29:57.237-04:002011-11-02T11:29:57.237-04:00I posted a comment earlier and totally spaced on l...I posted a comment earlier and totally spaced on leaving my contact info!<br /><br />Sherifredricks@charter.net<br /><br />Thank you!!Sheri Fredrickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994182452859135844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-88186253663936936712011-11-02T10:56:48.209-04:002011-11-02T10:56:48.209-04:00Book sounds great. As far as offending people the...Book sounds great. As far as offending people there is just no way not to. Some people are offended by everything even the insinuation of something improper. The main things that make me buy a book are the blurb & excerpt, I will buy a book from a favorite author just because of the author. Title & covers might catch my eye, but don't really effect my choices much other than I may enjoy some more than others, I have some books that have really odd covers or strange names but the books themselves were terrific and made it to the keeper shelf.<br /><br />shadow31071 (at) suddenlink (dot) netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686859931490217655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-49757649527495330232011-11-02T09:21:02.373-04:002011-11-02T09:21:02.373-04:00Your new romance sounds wonderful, Brenda. :)Your new romance sounds wonderful, Brenda. :)Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-42786520288800198402011-11-02T09:18:56.730-04:002011-11-02T09:18:56.730-04:00I just realized as I read all the comments that I ...I just realized as I read all the comments that I forgot to leave my email address on my previous post.<br /><br />pnc07 (at) aol (dot) com<br /><br /><br />Thanks again Brenda for visiting! You are the bomb!! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-11661043039840614222011-11-02T08:43:41.688-04:002011-11-02T08:43:41.688-04:00Almost always the author is the draw, though title...Almost always the author is the draw, though title and cover will sometimes have a strong pull also.<br /><br />Great stories, Brenda - Thanks very much!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13353075418750797035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-32945642939018716422011-11-02T08:08:43.206-04:002011-11-02T08:08:43.206-04:00Great post. I notice the cover first and then the ...Great post. I notice the cover first and then the author when browsing books.Nickie Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418200943104724033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-4300063751199956732011-11-02T02:55:13.929-04:002011-11-02T02:55:13.929-04:00Thank you, Denyse. You did a great interview. Than...Thank you, Denyse. You did a great interview. Thanks for supporting me and my work.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-52846554138798634442011-11-02T02:54:22.489-04:002011-11-02T02:54:22.489-04:00Gem, you also make a good point. I guess it will g...Gem, you also make a good point. I guess it will get people to at least take notice!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-24761970911828139742011-11-02T02:53:42.030-04:002011-11-02T02:53:42.030-04:00Venus, that's one of my favorite movies. I LOV...Venus, that's one of my favorite movies. I LOVE the part where he goes over that cliff. Gives me chills just to think about it!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.com