tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post3686191475731285118..comments2024-03-28T23:06:34.406-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Today's Special -- Joan Swanpjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-90183358988832850582011-11-23T19:41:25.365-05:002011-11-23T19:41:25.365-05:00What a terrific blog this has been. I'm sorry ...What a terrific blog this has been. I'm sorry for being so late to the party. The only thing I would like to add is that I, as a reader who has not seriously considered writing, I am asked often by friends why I don't try to write. I think they are responding to my enthusiasm when I speak about the books I love so much. One thing I have to say is that all of the writers I have had the fsbuchlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928364594015643639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-70850979730935789592011-11-22T12:46:40.951-05:002011-11-22T12:46:40.951-05:00Hi Joan and Brenda! Joan, congragulations on your...Hi Joan and Brenda! Joan, congragulations on your debut! I am a reader and I visit a lot of blogs. They are so great in helping me find new authors and new books. The romance community is wonderful.Cathy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402868229427304647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-77372550879480439412011-11-22T10:49:08.027-05:002011-11-22T10:49:08.027-05:00Thanks so much Donna!Thanks so much Donna!Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-30582223510191345352011-11-22T03:34:48.504-05:002011-11-22T03:34:48.504-05:00Welcome Joan! Got here a little late... Good luc...Welcome Joan! Got here a little late... Good luck with your upcoming book I wish you great luck and hope to see loads of your books in print soon. Great article...<br /><br /><br />Donnadeerdoe69https://www.blogger.com/profile/11749548902980843245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-84945802529155790822011-11-22T01:17:57.620-05:002011-11-22T01:17:57.620-05:00Hi Louisa,
With mentors like Diane and Anna, I...Hi Louisa,<br /><br />With mentors like Diane and Anna, I'd venture to say you're not far off from that published future.<br /><br />Thanks so much for you comments on the cover *vbg*<br /><br />You are right on with the lonliness of the writing endeavor and the need for a close network! Good luck with your writing! Won't be long now, darlin'Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-5905653913743661052011-11-22T01:14:45.590-05:002011-11-22T01:14:45.590-05:00Connie, Sweet, sweet words, my friend! Thank you ...Connie, Sweet, sweet words, my friend! Thank you so much!Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-90456239987561282022011-11-22T01:14:02.511-05:002011-11-22T01:14:02.511-05:00Hi Virginia,
I believe book blogs are a network o...Hi Virginia,<br /><br />I believe book blogs are a network of sorts. I've been hopping around the blogsphere a lot lately and not only do I see familiar faces, but I find a similar type of person out here, enthusiastic, energetic, positive and welcoming. This is a great environment.Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-32560723146541496952011-11-22T01:12:21.191-05:002011-11-22T01:12:21.191-05:00Andrea, thanks so much for the welcome and the cov...Andrea, thanks so much for the welcome and the cover love. Kensington did a nice job with those abs, yes?Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-23154726888671033752011-11-22T01:11:14.093-05:002011-11-22T01:11:14.093-05:00LOL, Thanks Buffie! Great to be here!LOL, Thanks Buffie! Great to be here!Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-6076508649982698132011-11-22T01:10:41.777-05:002011-11-22T01:10:41.777-05:00Thanks much, Victoria!Thanks much, Victoria!Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-29282548109757082962011-11-21T21:39:32.743-05:002011-11-21T21:39:32.743-05:00Great post and great interview!
Congratulations, ...Great post and great interview!<br /><br />Congratulations, Joan, on your debut! That cover is enticement enough alone for me to want to read your book. WOWZA!<br /><br />I have been so very lucky on my writing journey. Not published yet, but still working steadily toward that goal. I have met so many people on this journey via blogs, critique groups, RWA - both at national conferences and at my Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-4082862670484254112011-11-21T20:30:38.611-05:002011-11-21T20:30:38.611-05:00Congratulations, Joan, on your book. This has to ...Congratulations, Joan, on your book. This has to be a very exciting time for you and the icing on the cake after all of your hard work. I admire you for your determination to reach your goal. All the best and I look forward to reading your new book.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217408544219883095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-24699781549552408022011-11-21T20:17:53.978-05:002011-11-21T20:17:53.978-05:00I can't say I am into any networks but I am a ...I can't say I am into any networks but I am a reader and visit a lot of blogs and it helps me keep up with books and such. I love book blogs.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-45196047096465372492011-11-21T18:03:24.156-05:002011-11-21T18:03:24.156-05:00Buffie said: And don't get us Dishes started o...Buffie said: <i>And don't get us Dishes started on pajama parties -- we tend to stay up really late, giggling over some of the strangest things.</i><br /><br />LOLOLOL!!! Do we ever. ;-)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-43103773761090118322011-11-21T18:02:34.358-05:002011-11-21T18:02:34.358-05:00Hi, Joan and Brenda! Welcome to you both! I really...Hi, Joan and Brenda! Welcome to you both! I really enjoyed this interview. I have to agree with many of the others and give a shout-out to how supportive the romance community is. I'm not an aspiring writer, but I love to spread the "romance love"!<br /><br />Btw, GREAT cover, Joan! Yummy!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-62710505739103509172011-11-21T17:54:41.041-05:002011-11-21T17:54:41.041-05:00Raonaid, thanks for stopping by today!
Shelley, y...Raonaid, thanks for stopping by today!<br /><br />Shelley, you know, online buddies are just wonderful. The four of us Dishes were online buddies for years before we finally met up ... and it's been nothing but fun (and dancing!) ever since.<br /><br />LSUReader, my church community is very important to me too. BTW, my youngest son is cheering for LSU this football season ;-)<br /><br />Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-45187929727876117012011-11-21T17:50:17.978-05:002011-11-21T17:50:17.978-05:00It seems romance draws the best.
Mackenzie, that ...<i>It seems romance draws the best.</i><br /><br />Mackenzie, that statement is SO true. Congrats on your upcoming debut!Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-81560391029187571142011-11-21T17:48:52.888-05:002011-11-21T17:48:52.888-05:00I love one on one meetings to grow my social netwo...<i>I love one on one meetings to grow my social networks, but online often leads to those face to face meets. </i><br /><br />So true, Calisa. I love it when I finally meet a online friend in person. So many smiles and laughs.Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91724249381543878932011-11-21T17:47:47.817-05:002011-11-21T17:47:47.817-05:00As Buffie said, we love debut authors! :-)
Ahhh, ...<i>As Buffie said, we love debut authors! :-)</i><br /><br />Ahhh, we sure do, Gannon ;-)Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-1936440750197831742011-11-21T17:47:16.058-05:002011-11-21T17:47:16.058-05:00I'm glad that you were embraced by such a fun ...<i>I'm glad that you were embraced by such a fun loving romance community!! </i><br /><br />Laurie, the romance community is like no other. Every person is such sweet and welcoming.Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-86180572443317892122011-11-21T17:46:27.251-05:002011-11-21T17:46:27.251-05:00I think of the amazing people I've met since I...<i>I think of the amazing people I've met since I began my journey in publishing and can't imagine not having them as a part of my life</i><br /><br />Great comment, Addison! Networking is a most in this world, no matter what your occupation or dream may be.Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-3327052343554154512011-11-21T17:45:34.197-05:002011-11-21T17:45:34.197-05:00Jennifer, even though I am not an aspiring author ...Jennifer, even though I am not an aspiring author I found the interview very insightful too. I always like to see the behind the scenes stuff.<br /><br />Eli, it usually comes back to communication doesn't it?Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-87604448171542947732011-11-21T17:44:08.310-05:002011-11-21T17:44:08.310-05:00Joan, a big welcome to you! As you can tell, we j...Joan, a big welcome to you! As you can tell, we just love debut authors here at The Romance Dish!! Especially when they bring author friends like Brenda Novak. A big hello there to you, Brenda :-)Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-77851658447044662602011-11-21T16:54:11.954-05:002011-11-21T16:54:11.954-05:00Thanks for the wonderful post. Great information.Thanks for the wonderful post. Great information.Victoria M. Noxonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565356076940478754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-32118191737051238552011-11-21T16:51:02.769-05:002011-11-21T16:51:02.769-05:00Hi Jessa! I know...it's those adjoining rooms...Hi Jessa! I know...it's those adjoining rooms where you can leave the door open and run in and out of each other's rooms borrowing blow driers and makeup and pinning each others dresses...it's bonding.<br /><br />Oh, wait...did you mention writing? I guess there is a little talk of writing...amoung talk of hot guys and sex scenes and a lot of laughing and vodka and cranberry juice Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.com