tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post8992787602599720477..comments2024-02-22T05:37:41.257-05:00Comments on Christine Rains - Writer: Wicked Wednesday - snappy comebacksChristine Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-60606937290606529782012-07-27T19:37:39.919-04:002012-07-27T19:37:39.919-04:00I totally agree. I've read from other genres t...I totally agree. I've read from other genres that I never would have tried and discovered some real gems. Have a good weekend!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-8845412968460905512012-07-27T19:36:47.433-04:002012-07-27T19:36:47.433-04:00I don't think there's anything wrong at al...I don't think there's anything wrong at all, but a lot of folks seem to think it's shallow or flaky. They don't know what they're missing!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-11006300398550049882012-07-27T09:34:48.832-04:002012-07-27T09:34:48.832-04:00The people who make those ignorant comments have p...The people who make those ignorant comments have probably never read a good romance novel, or else romance is just not their thing and they'll never appreciate it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181241692016438730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-778333043731706582012-07-26T01:12:23.499-04:002012-07-26T01:12:23.499-04:00Such a great post... I never get why some people t...Such a great post... I never get why some people think this way... what's wrong with woman indulging in romance?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-55145482677444279962012-07-25T21:13:41.031-04:002012-07-25T21:13:41.031-04:00I guess everyone gets some snark about their genre...I guess everyone gets some snark about their genre.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-17910669595294878142012-07-25T21:09:50.820-04:002012-07-25T21:09:50.820-04:00I agree, romance isn't just about sex. I'...I agree, romance isn't just about sex. I've read a few rom coms recently that didn't have descriptive sex in them and didn't get to the kiss until the end. People have iffy reactions when I say I write YA too. And when they hear I read it at my age...Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-55672991874983186332012-07-25T20:58:16.735-04:002012-07-25T20:58:16.735-04:00I guess we all hear those things. People say I sho...I guess we all hear those things. People say I should write children's books, but wow, I wouldn't even know where to begin. It takes A LOT of imagination and talent to write for kids.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-7127541338642569202012-07-25T20:57:11.700-04:002012-07-25T20:57:11.700-04:00Awesome point! Great things to include in a comeba...Awesome point! Great things to include in a comeback. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-22836227628753393632012-07-25T20:56:34.451-04:002012-07-25T20:56:34.451-04:00That's a good point. It is good practice!That's a good point. It is good practice!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-34668504481445169742012-07-25T20:46:54.711-04:002012-07-25T20:46:54.711-04:00Good for you for defending what you write! I some...Good for you for defending what you write! I sometimes hear negative comments for being a children's writer - like how easy it must be to write a picture book. I just shake my head at their ignorance.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-15219455438930309942012-07-25T17:32:02.151-04:002012-07-25T17:32:02.151-04:00You could drop a few names like Georgette Heyer, A...You could drop a few names like Georgette Heyer, Anya Seton, Jane Austen or even, Daphne du Maurier who wrote the swashbuckling Frechman's Creek. Talk about romance and independent women! A good romance, historical, fantasy, or otherwise has just as much a place in literature as any other genre. Heck, what about the Bronte sisters? Didn't THEY write romance? :)Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-69381769424742069062012-07-25T16:52:40.010-04:002012-07-25T16:52:40.010-04:00I don't think it matters what genre you read, ...I don't think it matters what genre you read, someone will always snark on it. I get it a lot for publishing on my own at this point. It's good practice for when crappy reviews come in, just let it roll off the back.<br /><br />A lot of my friends are romance writers. The RWA is the greatest organization of writers I've met.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-88555138527174940942012-07-25T14:50:14.395-04:002012-07-25T14:50:14.395-04:00Thanks! I just wish I could respond with them when...Thanks! I just wish I could respond with them when in the moment. *LOL*Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-13425862885107950272012-07-25T14:49:52.925-04:002012-07-25T14:49:52.925-04:00Writers tend to understand each other. We're a...Writers tend to understand each other. We're a lovely bunch of people. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-69041139957588992282012-07-25T14:49:25.033-04:002012-07-25T14:49:25.033-04:00That's usually what happens to me too! I'm...That's usually what happens to me too! I'm shy and I usually try not to say anything in a moment when I'm insulted or angry lest it not be a nice thing.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-55293427602290280642012-07-25T14:48:32.798-04:002012-07-25T14:48:32.798-04:00Thank you. I completely agree!Thank you. I completely agree!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-13281126761557277322012-07-25T14:48:20.292-04:002012-07-25T14:48:20.292-04:00I agree! And thank you. Sometimes I think the most...I agree! And thank you. Sometimes I think the most insulting part is just the turned up noses and eye rolls I get when saying I write romance.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-45931249997955182162012-07-25T14:46:54.166-04:002012-07-25T14:46:54.166-04:00I completely agree. Sometimes it feels there's...I completely agree. Sometimes it feels there's a lot more toward romance, but only because that's the sort of ignorant comments I've gotten!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-64494296745361571222012-07-25T14:46:19.406-04:002012-07-25T14:46:19.406-04:00Every genre has awesome stories. You get some guff...Every genre has awesome stories. You get some guff for writing space opera? I'd love to hear what people say to you and then maybe I can think of some snappy comebacks.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-45487509141765241612012-07-25T14:45:20.457-04:002012-07-25T14:45:20.457-04:00Thank you! And thanks for the follow. Welcome to m...Thank you! And thanks for the follow. Welcome to my blog. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-57320292544431510962012-07-25T14:44:51.270-04:002012-07-25T14:44:51.270-04:00I find that writers are most respectful of other w...I find that writers are most respectful of other writers. We understand each other. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-68906190261170552132012-07-25T14:44:30.562-04:002012-07-25T14:44:30.562-04:00I get the looks a lot too! I'm one of those pe...I get the looks a lot too! I'm one of those people that no one expects to be writing romance since I'm so practical in life. *LOL*Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-72298043778591073362012-07-25T12:52:42.471-04:002012-07-25T12:52:42.471-04:00Those are great and well thought out responses to ...Those are great and well thought out responses to those snarky comments.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-61552579733482111202012-07-25T12:26:25.916-04:002012-07-25T12:26:25.916-04:00I write romance and epic fantasy. I have heard som...I write romance and epic fantasy. I have heard some snarky remarks but seldom from other writers. Doesn't bother me usually.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-34021644305620607052012-07-25T11:17:27.566-04:002012-07-25T11:17:27.566-04:00Bottom line, there are always going to be haters o...Bottom line, there are always going to be haters out there. I don't care what they think they know about romance, we know the truth. Those are great come back lines, unfortunately I usually can't come up with a good one, until a day or two later. LOLjaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708353376256621965noreply@blogger.com