tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post5313997045381605972..comments2024-03-28T09:00:35.317-04:00Comments on Reading Between the Wines Book Club: Writing Romance: Julianne MacLean (Guest Post & Giveaway)Crystal @ RBtWBChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452361936625217579noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-59216244078693018862011-07-07T21:56:58.181-04:002011-07-07T21:56:58.181-04:00I have read several self published books and love ...I have read several self published books and love that they are inexpensive and easy to get. Yes there may be a few typos but I can usually find a few things wrong in non self published books.Texas Book Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083422956218281154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-32645220266278269972011-07-05T18:15:23.074-04:002011-07-05T18:15:23.074-04:00I have always wanted to write a romance. There is...I have always wanted to write a romance. There is always that self doubt that you wont be good enough, funny enough or be able to bring the characters to life. Now I see that I should be just writing for my own self satisfaction. I may never get published, I may never have a legion of followers, but I now realise that if it's something I love and I put my heart and soul into it, I can do great things. Thank you for inspiring me:)Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160106985888036798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-6480402227555917912011-07-05T14:58:10.575-04:002011-07-05T14:58:10.575-04:00Julianne, I am so glad that you persevered. I love...Julianne, I am so glad that you persevered. I love your highlander books! I am looking forward to reading the 3rd. KEEP on writing those great books!!Betty Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463341314109820954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-6589924720400056652011-07-04T21:28:28.473-04:002011-07-04T21:28:28.473-04:00I haven't read any indie books, and I guess it...I haven't read any indie books, and I guess it wouldn't matter how a book is published as long as it's quality reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-49694950654820331172011-07-04T20:44:26.391-04:002011-07-04T20:44:26.391-04:00I too have not read an indie book, but as I love r...I too have not read an indie book, but as I love reading, I am always up for a new book. Life is stressful enough - I love all of your books, and anything that "takes me away" is OK by me. I don't mind authors that think they are ready to publish, we as readers are here to critique if need be. Thanks for being a fantastic author, you have helped me out in my life more than you know, and thanks for this opportunity!Marguerite V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12957266045421987673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-16380629344936415102011-07-04T20:18:41.860-04:002011-07-04T20:18:41.860-04:00I've started following some author websites an...I've started following some author websites and blog sites and have found some wonderful new authors - having a grand time with great new reads for my e-reader! And I do let my friends know of my new finds, too.<br /><br />Karen C.<br />kacbooks(at)hotmail(dot)comKaren Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879661976460705463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-46237147738283999232011-07-04T20:05:05.745-04:002011-07-04T20:05:05.745-04:00I love all of Julianne's books.
I like that s...I love all of Julianne's books.<br /> I like that she has kept her irst book and has now looked over it with new eyes and made it so it would work in today's market. Ebooks and self published books online are something I have to get used since several of my favorite authors are doing it. Can't wait to read Color of Heavenregencygirl01https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319337324420048712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-15183028719696651162011-07-04T19:55:13.109-04:002011-07-04T19:55:13.109-04:00I don't think I have read any self published b...I don't think I have read any self published books and not sure if I want to, until I see reviews and blogs about the book. My reading time is limited right now and I hate to get into a book and not want to finish it. so I am glad to see blogs like this about books and series, etc; this is where I get my TBR listBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081821471186573556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-78221119951267044182011-07-04T19:35:56.164-04:002011-07-04T19:35:56.164-04:00think that there is:)
I looking forward to checkin...think that there is:)<br />I looking forward to checking out your work..Thank you for the giveaway<br /><br />gfc roro(rogier caprino)<br /><br />rogcaprino@hotmail.comrorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492185365572906987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-23663571199781545332011-07-04T19:27:47.158-04:002011-07-04T19:27:47.158-04:00Hello everyone! I'm sorry I was away at the R...Hello everyone! I'm sorry I was away at the Romance Writers of America conference last week, so I wasn't able to pop in, but I'm back now! Happy to see all the great comments.<br /><br />One in particular inspired to respond: "Ah, but did you cringe in parts as you were revising? ... :)"<br /><br />Absolutely yes!! There were some passages that were very cliche, or just plain cheesy. But here's kicker. I still encounter passages like that in the books I write today. Revision is everything. I am one of those writers who lets it all hang out in the first draft, and some passages are simply BAD. I truly believe that an equal skill level is required in the revision stage. The ability to recognize our weaknesses is a great gift and talent. A strong critique partner can also be worth his or her weight in gold.Julianne MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285810099526604897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-62890436949826821312011-07-04T06:08:29.674-04:002011-07-04T06:08:29.674-04:00i ahve not read any indie books but i'd love t...i ahve not read any indie books but i'd love to read any book by any author if the story interests me and can keep me wanting to know more about the characters.<br /><br />GFC-Janhvi Jagtap<br />justjanhvi at gmail dot comJanhvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17396688134945032063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-79547219224445713412011-07-03T18:17:24.436-04:002011-07-03T18:17:24.436-04:00I have read some very good self-published works an...I have read some very good self-published works and some that needed lots of work. However, I have also read some books by mainstream publishers that needed work. It is a mixed bag.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441858897061655629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-26728195212572248652011-07-02T18:42:32.547-04:002011-07-02T18:42:32.547-04:00I have not read any indie books but i love hearing...I have not read any indie books but i love hearing about new authors<br /><br />ktalley28gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02286850895902748281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-63467893443859803472011-07-02T01:11:30.503-04:002011-07-02T01:11:30.503-04:00I feel bad admitting it, but I haven't really ...I feel bad admitting it, but I haven't really read many indie or self published books. That's partly because I much prefer paper books to ebooks. I do think it's great that authors have more options and oppourtunities, but I'm still more likely to buy a book that's been published by a company (although some of them aren't that good either).<br /><br />jessicamariesutton(at)msn(dot)comJessShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391055895115621380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-53424769733273258092011-07-01T14:44:34.978-04:002011-07-01T14:44:34.978-04:00I have a soft spot for indie books and self-pub au...I have a soft spot for indie books and self-pub authors. It's new and fresh. I can say I discovered them before they were popular. So much talent and possibility. And with that comes some people who don't write...well. Yet. I've read lots of bad books and I know when an author didn't try. If they get bad reviews, they can try to do better. I have a lot of respect for people who don't give up. <br />Thanks for the giveaway. <br /><br />Lindadao2060 at yahoo dot comLinda: Book Ninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903255637754204515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-69615253286643308562011-07-01T11:18:26.027-04:002011-07-01T11:18:26.027-04:00I think that there is:)
I looking forward to check...I think that there is:)<br />I looking forward to checking out your work..Thank you for the giveawayLorettaLynn//Temprancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18312238498602581740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-28993587303266967202011-07-01T01:23:07.745-04:002011-07-01T01:23:07.745-04:00i totaly agree with maryybele coment 'I don...i totaly agree with maryybele coment 'I don't mind how a novel is published so long as the quality is there. In the writing & editing. I don't want to stumble over bad grammar or misprints.''' i think a lot of authors rush and make the book horible<br /><br />rogcaprino@hotmail.comrorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492185365572906987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-11398261907026175962011-06-30T23:24:32.402-04:002011-06-30T23:24:32.402-04:00I don't mind how a novel is published so long ...I don't mind how a novel is published so long as the quality is there. In the writing & editing. I don't want to stumble over bad grammar or misprints.<br /><br />marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)comMary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-3332139867432744052011-06-30T19:35:50.514-04:002011-06-30T19:35:50.514-04:00You make valid points. Theres good and bad to self...You make valid points. Theres good and bad to self publishing and having a publisher. I think its great that authors can publish there work, espcially if they've been repeadly turned down for it. The self esteem and criticism is enough to make some give up. But if the books not ready, it could ruin there chances of anyone ever buying there work. If there going to self publish, they need to give out a couple copies to trusted family and friends and get there perspecive. But all in all, I think its great that authors have the talent and courage to go after what they believe.Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03573419990219868179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-42450504606760424242011-06-30T19:15:33.665-04:002011-06-30T19:15:33.665-04:00I also think there is room on the market for publi...I also think there is room on the market for published and self published authors. I think if the books are really good and they sell it is fine. I think it also makes an author feel real good if they can publish a book on their own. It gives them a sense of accomplishment. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.comTore923https://www.blogger.com/profile/11560954856511496425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-82440517983825670822011-06-30T11:55:51.221-04:002011-06-30T11:55:51.221-04:00I do think there is room in the market for both pu...I do think there is room in the market for both published and sel-published books and it really depends on the book. For some authors it's a way to get noticed, get beyond the slush pile and if their self-published book takes off an ahent might come in and really hone the author's craft, create a publishing plan that attracts more reader for them. However, it could also be a bad thing, not garning sales and that author might call it a day on their career and feel defeated. Whatever the case it's important to know your strengths and limitations and work, a manuscript might be book but it does not mean ALL manuscripts is bad. Keep submitting and look for ways to improve your craft. Dedication will go a long way in success in publishing.Nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975459094094828798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-74065860144176203582011-06-30T08:36:23.961-04:002011-06-30T08:36:23.961-04:00I do agree. I have read some self published novels...I do agree. I have read some self published novels, that were truly not ready to be published. They may have been good after some editing and revising. It would seem to work out really good for authors such as yourself, that have the experience to edit and revise.debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405024070305705837noreply@blogger.com