tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post4480283389215051143..comments2024-02-08T01:23:37.734-07:00Comments on Stories By Mina Khan: Crushes: The Secret Inspiration for Romance?Rashda Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04803134396969891096noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-72595551287260784742012-12-04T08:52:33.273-07:002012-12-04T08:52:33.273-07:00Thanks for commenting, everyone, and thanks for ho...Thanks for commenting, everyone, and thanks for hosting me here, Mina! I just chose the winner of a copy of <i>Spice and Secrets</i> via random number generator at Random.Org, and it's Vonda Sinclair! Suleikha Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949092310094712391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-24302378108955199152012-12-03T17:47:28.267-07:002012-12-03T17:47:28.267-07:00It was neither "hidden" or "secret&...It was neither "hidden" or "secret" but rather a reference to the scales falling from my eyes upon actually reading some romance novels after having avoided them for so long in response to the stereotype, as parodied in "Romancing the Stone".<br /><br />You are free to go around with as gigantic a chip on your shoulder as you wish, but though it may win you some fights (that you will mostly have started), I doubt it will win you many readers or your chosen genre more respect.FredTownWardhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A3BTL4FV6ODKATnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-55112319799217459162012-12-03T13:29:41.789-07:002012-12-03T13:29:41.789-07:00I'm not entirely sure how "what has surpr...I'm not entirely sure how "what has surprised me the most (beyond the fact that so many are quite well written)" is "hidden" and "secret." If your initial comment was meant to be tongue-in-cheek, it missed the mark.Suleikha Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949092310094712391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-60521725004148955832012-12-03T12:35:21.596-07:002012-12-03T12:35:21.596-07:00The problem with going through life keeping a shar...The problem with going through life keeping a sharp eye out for hidden insults and secret slurs is that you are absolutely guaranteed to find them,...<br /><br />whether they were intended or not, whether they exist or not.<br /><br />I would suggest reading some of my romance novel reviews and seeing whether you can find any dismissal of the genre as opposed to opinions about the individual books themselves, coupled with attempts at self deprecating humor.<br /><br />A good place to start would be my review of Mina Khan's own "A Tale of Two Djinns": http://www.amazon.com/review/R1US3MU23XJLVU , which to the best of my knowledge, she was pleased with.FredTownWardhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A3BTL4FV6ODKATnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-66476281352890989262012-12-03T10:59:20.069-07:002012-12-03T10:59:20.069-07:00Wow, FredTownWard...there's so much dismissal ...Wow, FredTownWard...there's so much dismissal of romance as a genre in your first paragraph that I can barely get past it to your musings about married novelists vs. ones without HEAs. It's sad that you can't admit to reading romance and that it surprises you to find that they are well written...and also sad that you think "Romancing the Stone" is an accurate representation of a romance writer's lifestyle on ANY level.Suleikha Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949092310094712391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-9809634029266190752012-12-03T10:43:07.392-07:002012-12-03T10:43:07.392-07:00I don't think you are crazy, but you might be ...I don't think you are crazy, but you might be a little unusual, Suleikha. In the years since I began reviewing romance novels (I don't admit to READING them yet, but that is another story.), what has surprised me the most (beyond the fact that so many are quite well written) is the fact that virtually every single romance novel author I know of claims to be quite happily married (or happily in a long term relationship), frequently crediting and thanking their loyal spouses for their patience and support and inspiration.<br /><br />I haven't seen any statistics on the subject, but I think I've actually run across more romance novel author widows, still mourning their lost beloveds than single or divorced romance novel authors still searching for their HEA's.<br /><br />Makes you wonder what else shown in the movie "Romancing the Stone" was somewhat unrealistic....FredTownWardhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A3BTL4FV6ODKATnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-52565857469183756812012-12-03T08:52:07.698-07:002012-12-03T08:52:07.698-07:00Aw, thanks, Michelle!Aw, thanks, Michelle!Suleikha Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949092310094712391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-37671937055719550672012-12-03T08:19:10.581-07:002012-12-03T08:19:10.581-07:00Thanks, Vonda! It's a real rush for me, channe...Thanks, Vonda! It's a real rush for me, channeling all those feelings into my writing. Nothing feels better than sitting down and typing up a storm while riding an emotional high. Suleikha Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949092310094712391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-77831712542918077712012-12-03T08:16:16.884-07:002012-12-03T08:16:16.884-07:00Thanks, Stephanie/Alicia! I know a lot of people u...Thanks, Stephanie/Alicia! I know a lot of people use fantasy casting as inspiration, and it really seems to work for them!Suleikha Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949092310094712391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-31660686622486541992012-12-03T08:14:21.792-07:002012-12-03T08:14:21.792-07:00Thanks for having me, Rashda! I'm glad to be h...Thanks for having me, Rashda! I'm glad to be here...and your mention of Bengali food has me wishing for some <em>garam rosogolla</em>!Suleikha Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949092310094712391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-84295155442096118502012-12-03T08:01:00.681-07:002012-12-03T08:01:00.681-07:00Fascinating post, Suleikha! I like your method. I&...Fascinating post, Suleikha! I like your method. I've been known to do the same thing at times. I love to feel that strong emotion as I'm writing it. :)<br />author (at) vondasinclair (dot) comVonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-14464840131357005752012-12-03T07:00:57.875-07:002012-12-03T07:00:57.875-07:00I think you make a great point that a sexy visual ...I think you make a great point that a sexy visual can be great inspiration! My writing partner and I often have a picture of our characters. She pins them above her desk.<br /><br />Best of luck on your book!Stephanie Jones AKA Alicia Hunter Pacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023631488715031414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-11598257974602507762012-12-03T06:46:24.893-07:002012-12-03T06:46:24.893-07:00Thanks for being a guest on my blog Suleikha! Wish...Thanks for being a guest on my blog Suleikha! Wishing you all the best with the new story :)Rashda Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803134396969891096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-31630238168762576392012-12-03T06:30:05.976-07:002012-12-03T06:30:05.976-07:00I heartily approve of most of your crushes, as you...I heartily approve of most of your crushes, as you know! And you have such a brilliant writing voice so keep on using those crushes. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765191219253926034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-57011287157632708842012-12-03T05:10:01.231-07:002012-12-03T05:10:01.231-07:00Morning, Morgan! Thank you so much! Hiding crushes...Morning, Morgan! Thank you so much! Hiding crushes only leads to my angst. This way, it gives my *characters* angst. ;)Suleikha Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949092310094712391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-20057265030967978732012-12-03T04:21:34.205-07:002012-12-03T04:21:34.205-07:00Morning Suleikha,
What a wonderful way to use crus...Morning Suleikha,<br />What a wonderful way to use crushes as opposed to hiding them away. Good luck with Spices and Secrets, it sounds like a winner.<br /><br />morgankwyatt(at)juno(dot)com morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817293003630581559noreply@blogger.com