tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post376166820301601625..comments2024-03-28T10:33:26.317-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Today's Special - - Joan Kaysepjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-79826852979781183822012-12-12T00:35:01.886-05:002012-12-12T00:35:01.886-05:00One of the things that interests me about ancient ...One of the things that interests me about ancient Rome is what we don't usually hear about. The focus seems to be on the elite roman society and the excesses they indulged in, and the gladiators with the events of the arena. There were many segments of roman society that made life there diverse, rich, and complex. We need more stories about them. It sounds like you will be providing some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34505415281691055862012-12-11T22:39:15.884-05:002012-12-11T22:39:15.884-05:00Hi Joanie! *waves madly from the Bandit lair*
I&...Hi Joanie! *waves madly from the Bandit lair*<br /><br />I'm so sorry I'm late. It's been that kind of day.<br /><br />I LOVE your excerpt, and I can't wait to read this story! It's been a long time in coming, and I've got it on my Kindle, saving it for the break I'll get at Christmas.<br /><br />I'm so thrilled you've decided to put this out! Your Romans Cassondra Murrayhttp://www.romancebandits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-18775610663625787522012-12-11T22:21:05.853-05:002012-12-11T22:21:05.853-05:00"Squashing"...is that the Latin term? *g..."Squashing"...is that the Latin term? *g*<br /><br />Thanks for the shoutout!Nancy Northcotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223226786134462222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-19732710645830153062012-12-11T21:51:34.696-05:002012-12-11T21:51:34.696-05:00I had fun! Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas...I had fun! Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-77557989541991576302012-12-11T21:41:21.048-05:002012-12-11T21:41:21.048-05:00Joanie, thanks so much for hanging with us today. ...Joanie, thanks so much for hanging with us today. Best of luck with THE PATRICIAN. I'll be reading it soon! pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-13102395550797809722012-12-11T21:10:18.217-05:002012-12-11T21:10:18.217-05:00Hey Christie! Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!Hey Christie! Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-17725094839112857032012-12-11T20:16:16.101-05:002012-12-11T20:16:16.101-05:00Hi Christie! Congrats on your new release too. I...Hi Christie! Congrats on your new release too. It's awesome, btw. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-11593934533391941982012-12-11T19:42:48.367-05:002012-12-11T19:42:48.367-05:00Hi Joanie!! Congrats on the book release. I love t...Hi Joanie!! Congrats on the book release. I love the idea of a story set in ancient Rome. I can't wait to read it. Christie Kelleyhttp://www.christiekelley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-24779615386463345472012-12-11T18:30:58.086-05:002012-12-11T18:30:58.086-05:00PJ, a lot of those books are on my keeper shelves ...PJ, a lot of those books are on my keeper shelves because the stories were just so fantastic, despite what now is considered an uncommercial setting by the larger publishers. And a lot of them had the benefit of teaching me about places or times I didn't know much about - I love it when a historical actually gives me a bit of history along with all the steam and passion! Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-65479969946031999572012-12-11T17:20:07.089-05:002012-12-11T17:20:07.089-05:00Classic movies! Loved watching them. (still do) ...Classic movies! Loved watching them. (still do) ;-)pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-78131750270172112122012-12-11T17:19:09.152-05:002012-12-11T17:19:09.152-05:00Hi Anna!
I love the many different settings that ...Hi Anna!<br /><br />I love the many different settings that can be found in historical romance. Love the UK but I like a little variety in my reading. There really is room for all those places you mentioned!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-1249509537965636562012-12-11T17:17:52.171-05:002012-12-11T17:17:52.171-05:00Hi Donna! That HBO series was great, wasn't i...Hi Donna! That HBO series was great, wasn't it? <br /><br />I'm going to have to check out Spartacus now that I have STARZ again.<br /><br />pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-5452671613320757122012-12-11T17:15:53.320-05:002012-12-11T17:15:53.320-05:00I do too Jane....he built the character, brought h...I do too Jane....he built the character, brought his own intensity to it. But Liam is doing a good job. RIP AndyJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91978662455009253312012-12-11T17:14:20.469-05:002012-12-11T17:14:20.469-05:00Those movies are classics, aren't they Jo? Al...Those movies are classics, aren't they Jo? Also can't forget Spartacus....though I never saw the appeal of Kirk Douglas :0<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the book!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-73770115935523846012012-12-11T17:13:10.064-05:002012-12-11T17:13:10.064-05:00Thanks Beth! Hope you enjoy it!Thanks Beth! Hope you enjoy it!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-25504842677100475232012-12-11T17:12:46.649-05:002012-12-11T17:12:46.649-05:00Catslady!!!! Hello!!!! So glad to see you here. Hi...Catslady!!!! Hello!!!! So glad to see you here. Historicals are my first love too and I think you'll enjoy the different setting. Pssst...there's a Roman CAT in there too :)Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-19629780135989284212012-12-11T17:11:37.240-05:002012-12-11T17:11:37.240-05:00Hi T Depp! Welllllll....the "told you so'...Hi T Depp! Welllllll....the "told you so's" can be reflected in my rockin' cover. My thanks to Lyndsey at Lewellen Designs!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-69211299982671853642012-12-11T16:53:49.036-05:002012-12-11T16:53:49.036-05:00Have fun, PJ!Have fun, PJ!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-57197145351386320902012-12-11T16:52:49.365-05:002012-12-11T16:52:49.365-05:00I've also done that before, PJ and Joanie!I've also done that before, PJ and Joanie! Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-90195324817814732602012-12-11T15:54:30.157-05:002012-12-11T15:54:30.157-05:00Hi, PJ and Joanie! Congratulations on your debut ...Hi, PJ and Joanie! Congratulations on your debut publication, Joan. We've all been waiting to get our grubby little hands on this book, and I can tell you, it's worth the wait!<br /><br />Love, love me some ancient Romans. I grew up on those old movies like "Ben Hur" and "The Robe."Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-30704164873557533722012-12-11T15:42:39.155-05:002012-12-11T15:42:39.155-05:00Congrats on your debut, Joan! I'm fascinated b...Congrats on your debut, Joan! I'm fascinated by all time periods in history and I cannot wait to read The Patrician *g*Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-50532320783024191422012-12-11T15:20:23.374-05:002012-12-11T15:20:23.374-05:00LOL! I'm sure the Earth Science guy did!LOL! I'm sure the Earth Science guy did!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-51015921292077728472012-12-11T15:18:21.456-05:002012-12-11T15:18:21.456-05:00I love Spartacus, but really miss Andy Whitfield. ...I love Spartacus, but really miss Andy Whitfield. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-13862792181636799072012-12-11T14:18:54.190-05:002012-12-11T14:18:54.190-05:00Why thank you, ma'am! xWhy thank you, ma'am! xAnna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-45289094443310610522012-12-11T14:12:34.950-05:002012-12-11T14:12:34.950-05:00So nice to see you here! Congratulations on your d...So nice to see you here! Congratulations on your debut story. I love firsts! And I love variety. Historicals are my favorite and since I've not read much about this time period in romances, I'm really looking forward to it!catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.com