tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post5242900119736987606..comments2009-02-28T20:08:23.167-08:00Rowenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15472559027348735571weendizzle@gmail.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-53373448679979938782009-02-28T20:08:00.000-08:002009-02-28T20:08:00.000-08:00Oh, definitely the HEA. That sigh-worthy ending makes it all worthwhile!Allison('s)Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780374618624268722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-67146296021769130152009-02-28T19:23:00.000-08:002009-02-28T19:23:00.000-08:00I love that the romance community is so passionate about books, and I love the romance genre because I'm a sucker for happy endings and feel-good books.<BR/><BR/>DianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-57960438983723298752009-02-28T18:25:00.000-08:002009-02-28T18:25:00.000-08:00I love the romance community because you can chat with others who have the same love of romance that you do.CrystalGBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613282698726922126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-8714149266290008032009-02-28T14:45:00.000-08:002009-02-28T14:45:00.000-08:00I love the romance genre because it takes you away for several hours of reading pleasure. the community is awesome - authors are so nice and approachable and respond to questions and comments.<BR/><BR/>msboatgal at aol dot comscottsgalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669490497575955658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-77873166863505709652009-02-28T05:57:00.000-08:002009-02-28T05:57:00.000-08:00For me the best part of the romance community is how diverse the stories are. From medieval to futuristic, the foundation of the story always displays strong men and women who work hard at loving each other. That is a wonderful reflection of the people who read the genre as well.Gabrielahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735959497731866485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-28287991546486426312009-02-28T01:41:00.000-08:002009-02-28T01:41:00.000-08:00This is the best community! I was thrilled when I first started blogging and got such friendly welcomes from everyone. I can always find answers when I ask a question and it's so thrilling to "meet" authors and learn about new books. Thanks for joining us Julie! I can't wait to read your books.<BR/><BR/>5wrights1@verizon.netWrighty -http://www.blogger.com/profile/16234033570150645504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-68658948840451472072009-02-27T20:32:00.000-08:002009-02-27T20:32:00.000-08:00HI Ms James *waves*<BR/><BR/>I have yet to read The Sexiest Man Alive, but it sounds like a fun book :) As for the romance genre, I like how it's so broad and diverse. I also love how approachable authors are - I always get so excited to hear from an author!<BR/><BR/>All the best with the release of Practice Makes Perfect!oranniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-15040059131883204052009-02-27T20:02:00.000-08:002009-02-27T20:02:00.000-08:00The people. This community is filled with some of the most caring and loving people that I am so grateful to have met. There isn't a day that passes that they don't make me laugh, make me think, make me feel <I>something</I> and I honestly do not know what I'd do with myself with all of those extra hours that I don't spend on the blogs. =) My life would be a whole lot boringer (is that a word?) without you all.<BR/><BR/>=)Rowenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15472559027348735571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-42152022939653951072009-02-27T15:58:00.000-08:002009-02-27T15:58:00.000-08:00The thing that I love most about the romance genre is that when I read a book I am almost guaranteed a happy ending. I enjoy reading about two people falling in love. The thing that I appreciate most about the romance community is that I get to read informed opinions about books that I am interested in and even have authors answer questions that I may have about their books. I have discovered a ton of new authors to read since I started reading blogs the last few months. I will always be grateful to my fellow readers that are willing to share their honest opinions and ideas about the books they love and even the ones they hate. There are a lot of funny, intelligent, and witty women out there that have greatly influenced my reading choices.Raven99http://www.blogger.com/profile/01339826879204785004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-41265508529590957982009-02-27T15:50:00.000-08:002009-02-27T15:50:00.000-08:00Re the community: it's such a pleasure to be in the company of smart, creative people all interested in the same thing I am. And to be able to participate as much, or as little, as I want. For a geeky person, I have never felt very good at fandom. ;-) -- wilafulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-66011161915893067012009-02-27T13:47:00.000-08:002009-02-27T13:47:00.000-08:00I love the great recommendations and new authors the romance blogs have introduced me to. I would never have bought half of my keepers if it hadn't been for these recommendations. Keep up the good work! It is much appreciated.Maerednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-42961274787066370602009-02-27T13:24:00.000-08:002009-02-27T13:24:00.000-08:00I'm so in agreement with what all of you are saying! First, with respect to the books themselves, I say this all the time: I'm so proud to write in a genre that focuses on the HEA. Life can be stressful and crazy! So as an author, if I can entertain people and make them smile, then that makes me feel good. As a reader, I know there are times when I want to crack open a book and just have the reassurance that, in the end, things are going to work out just fine.<BR/><BR/>As for the romance community, everything you all said is so true! Here's a very short anecdote to illustrate that: the wonderfully funny Diana Holquist reached out to me before my first book was even released, after it had been noted on another site that my book (Just the Sexiest Man Alive) had a very similar title to her book that had come out the year before (Sexiest Man Alive). Diana emailed me and suggested we have some fun with the similar titles and came up with this whole contest/blog tour idea talking about our books in connection with the announcement of People magazine's 2008 Sexiest Man Alive. As a brand new author, that really meant a lot to me (not to mention, I had a blast working with her!) <BR/><BR/>I suspect you see examples like that everyday with a community as welcoming as this one. And as for the readers/bloggers-- well, I couldn't possibly say enough about how wonderful you all are!Julie Jameshttp://www.juliejamesbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-32453966543193112092009-02-27T13:08:00.000-08:002009-02-27T13:08:00.000-08:00I love the updates in the romance community. Count me in for the contest.I Heart Book Gossiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09203275403615117246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-60519726000100671152009-02-27T13:04:00.000-08:002009-02-27T13:04:00.000-08:00I love the romance community (as I am just getting into it, having discovered some yahoo groups) because everyone, yes EVERYONE, is so nice. There is an amazing sense of humour. Everyone can joke and laugh and it is just great fun!Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845016727111912914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-65606965168971012662009-02-27T13:00:00.000-08:002009-02-27T13:00:00.000-08:00I don't know if there's one favorite thing about the community that I love. But the people are defintely at the top. The authors, readers, and fellow fans. It's great to talk with intelligent people, whether we agree or disagree. <BR/><BR/>I've met some great friends through the romance community, for which I'll always be thankfulAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972526989804512716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-18701238751384309932009-02-27T12:36:00.000-08:002009-02-27T12:36:00.000-08:00I've been meaning to thank the romance community for this since Christmas. <BR/><BR/>I wasn't until I started reading romance blogs that I realized that there is this shared sense of humour among the community - the wit, the language and expressions used to share it. I love the *cough*, *squeeeeallll* and *ducking the flying tomatoes*. I love the raunchy jokes that are funny, dirty and innocent all at once and the simple ones that catches you by surprise and have coffee going out your nose.<BR/><BR/>Everyone in the community shares this quirky sense of humor and it's so much fun to read because of it.<BR/><BR/>mphAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-42789509385696592522009-02-27T12:32:00.000-08:002009-02-27T12:32:00.000-08:00I'm new to blogging also. The warmth and camaraderie is wonderful. I love how all the authors celebrate each other.MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02773651679644201462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-14378798783723424052009-02-27T12:30:00.000-08:002009-02-27T12:30:00.000-08:00I love reading romances because I can lose myself for a while, immerse myself in a lovely story, and forget about life's problems and stresses. I love the guaranteed HEA endings. I gave up on watching soap operas a few years ago because there was rarely a happy ending. Sure, a couple might be happy for a short while, but it never lasted. Give me a good romance book anytime!Cheri2628http://www.blogger.com/profile/09518179090170838046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-92087514353351661002009-02-27T12:03:00.001-08:002009-02-27T12:03:00.001-08:00I am just in awe of how many authors are so down to earth and amaazing people. I went to RWA in July and thought I would be the outcast. Authors I have admired for years came up to me! The last night I was in tears because I was so happy and exhausted :D<BR/>Congrats on everything Julie!Katiebabs a.k.a KBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958121742156171756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-69819581914205137192009-02-27T12:03:00.000-08:002009-02-27T12:03:00.000-08:00I joined a well-known author's Bulletin Board three years ago. I've become very good friends with several of the members and we've even met for a weekend get together. I've found that writers and readers of the romance genre are intelligent, witty and open minded. Wonderful community.Liz V.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-69932150287429819752009-02-27T12:01:00.000-08:002009-02-27T12:01:00.000-08:00My favorite thing about the romance community is how wonderful everyone is. I have been an avid romance reader for years but only starting poking around online at author blogs and other sites in the last year. Everyone has been so friendly and I've seen any number of published authors offering advice to people who are contemplating writing and/or trying to figure out how to submit what they've written. I love how warm and helpful everyone is.Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507549045262003945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-24933625403520558062009-02-27T11:40:00.000-08:002009-02-27T11:40:00.000-08:00What I like about the romance community is how the authors are really going out of their way to interact with readers. Many have blogs and actually respond to e-mails. It's a nice way to thank the author for writing such uplifting stories.<BR/><BR/>I haven't read Ms. James's book yet, but based on your review, I hope to soon.Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-79701242303014970592009-02-27T11:36:00.000-08:002009-02-27T11:36:00.000-08:00I love not only the friendly atmosphere of the romance community but also the hope of a quality HEA.Cursing Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16525488337844130010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-82459262414465569232009-02-27T11:22:00.000-08:002009-02-27T11:22:00.000-08:00What I love about romance is there is a happy ending. I also love that there is so much out there, something for every taste. But in the end we are all readers/fans of romance! <BR/>Thanks for the great interviewlesleenhttp://lesleen.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201492111840825361.post-12091961156152028482009-02-27T11:03:00.000-08:002009-02-27T11:03:00.000-08:00I definitely think Just the Sexiest Man Alive would make a fabulous movie, far better than many I have watched recently. The romance community is great. I really enjoy going to places like this to talk about books and get some recommendations for some great stories.Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.com