More books to go in the To Buy List LOL. I'm envious that you got to do so much reading!

Hmmmm yeah, authors do express themselves strangely. But I like it. Especially the baboon with a crayon reference LOL (NOT TRUE!!! btw). Your writing is incredibly unique, and there just isn't anything like it. If I had to speculate, I'd say there are hordes of writers out there who wish they could scratch the surface of your talent.

Suckage about the ripped skirt! But you're right, Boulder Couture is pretty much anything goes. I love it. Glad you made such a great haul with the clothes, that's awesome!

XOXOXOX

Libby is definitely a past victim of wardrobe malfunctions.. (Remember? school.. cool belt.. unbuckled all day?) But alas, who HAS NOT been a victim? I'm sorry about your misfortune, PC. I myself HATE SHOPPING as well - and I could give a shit about fashion. (I know, am I REALLY a girl??) I prefer comfort and if I could live my life in sweats, I probably would. As far as you comparing your writing to others: STOP IT. People don't read you because you sound like SOMEONE ELSE. You are a unique individual who's soul spills out its own stories. Lucky for you, people like me LOVE them! I am drawn to each author I enjoy for different reasons, and I like to think it is that their creative soul shines so uniquely through them and they have a fantastic ability to bring it out onto paper. You, my friend, fit that scenario as well... So stop being over-critical of yourself and START WRITING.. xoxo, K

Kristi said it all as far as the writing goes! I too hate to go shopping only because of my shape and no clue about fashion. I know what I like and what is realistic that will fit me. I am an apple shape which means big in the middle (not boobs, just waist and belly), no hips (true, just skin over bones), thin arms and legs (I do love my legs!) so you buy for the middle only to have it too big on top and bottom. I usually wear t-shirts, skorts and men's jeans except when exercising and then I find some athletic pants to go with the tee. But, I am working on it and hope to have this 40lbs off by my birthday in Dec.

Now I will have to go get Tara's books, too!!

Be kind to yourself and know you are doing a great writing job. Now back to the writing before I bring out the whip!!! *LOL*

You know that every author is different, and that's what makes the world of reading a happy place. Don't be hard on yourself. There is absolutely nothing wrong with your writing!! You keep at it and bring on the next books. Okay? *G*

I've had the same thing happen to me with a denim skirt - in the mall of all places. At least I was able to run into the closest store and buy something new. It was quite embarrassing though.

Good for you on buying a new wardrobe. I kind of did a little damage last weekend and want to do more this coming weekend. I love hippy chic myself.

Hugs!

Pamela,
YOU HAVE YOUR OWN UNIQUE and BEAUTIFUL voice. You wouldn't be you Pamela the writer or Pamela the journalist without it. Your books have their own special voice and without it they wouldn't be your stories. The stories of your heart! Sorry about the skirt incedent.
I confess I hate clothes shopping too!I think the styles for summer are just a tad bit to ugly(sorry just mho). Here in Syracuse it is layers for winter and shorts and T's for summer at least for me.But I do like skirts and dresses.I can't wait till it gets above 60.If spring every shows up here It is suppose to be -8 below tonight. Off to have a cup of tea. BrrrBaby its cold here!!!

OMG,don't EVER think that your writing is stiff(well,there are times when it IS,and those are hot,sweaty,delicious times,LOL)

I have ALWAYS been able to get into your characters,some more than others(and some I would like to get into me,like a certain yummy barbaric Scot,LOL)but ALL of them,in some way or other,come through & breathe their presence into the story loud and clear!!!

Don't ever think you should write like someone else-you and KMM & all the rest of the best are,well,to be a bit corny,just like Highlander:In the end there can be only one!!! And it fits the writing world,too.

I've read books that seem like they are trying desperately to emulate another author,either through plot,characteristics/career of the H & H,etc. They fail,MISERABLY,at least IMHO.I read a book recently that I felt tried very hard to emulate KMM's Kiss,and I didn't like it,not b/c she copied some things,but b/c it didn't have a creative spark all its own.

Of course other authors you love will influence you,either in a positive,inspiring way,where you can take what you love from their writing and make it your own,or beat yourself over the head b/c you think they are better,slicker,more original,etc.
SOOOO not true!!! NO ONE else can give us what you have-stories that conjure up your favorite moments and scenes from each of YOUR books,playing across the mind like a fave movie you could watch a million times and never get sick of,loving every minute of it b/c you know EXACTLY what's coming next.This is the gift a GREAT writer gives to his or her readers-not necessarily with every single book,but I believe that only the really great ones are able to do this more than once,and you HAVE,for me and many,many others,I am SURE.

I will tell you again what I said here a few weeks(?) ago-I still see Cassie with her hands in the tobacco field,I mean I can SEE the dirt on them in my head when I think about that scene.And Jamie & Brighid at Tara? I was THERE,P.C.-you MADE me see her on the Hill,through Jamie's eyes.

And you know what I say about Iain,LOL.

Okay,hopefully we have all straightened you out a little now,yes? (((HUGS)))

Thanks, Libby, Kristi, Debbie, Rosie and Tammy for your supportive comments. They mean a lot to me. I think every writer goes through this, truly.

And, yes, I've had writers tell me the same thing. "Read your book, decided I need to quit." LOL!

Sorry to hear about your various wardrobe mishaps. Nothing like the unexpected appearance of your own butt... or whatever.

Sorry to hear it's so cold there, Tammy! I wore sandals today and a light shirt. No coat. Lovely weather. Robins singing.

I think you will all enjoy Tara Janzen's books. Let me know!

I love the Crazy books!!

I'm just your everyday reader and blogger. I check your blog and I lurk on the RBL message board, too. Both you and Tara are in my top ten list of favorite authors. I wait equally impatient until the day that you each have a new book out. I love her books and yours equally. But I have to tell you that as a reader, your writing and Ms. Janzen's writing bring two different things to the table for me.

Tara's books are very fast moving and her characters are somewhat deep. For me she is like going to see summer movie full of action and romance but I can eat popcorn talk to my friends, laugh, go to the bathroom and I'm sure I won't miss anything. Don't get me wrong her characters are deep and intense. And her stories are funny. Her characters are a little over the top, which I like.

Your writing is deep and intense; I experience it more as character driven. Your characters are deep and the relationships they are in are moving. I can't have the TV going on in the background when I read your books. I want to concentrate so I don't miss anything. I learn things when I read your books. I learn things about history and I learn things about myself. Your characters are real and three dimensional. I feel like they are alive in a way that isn't so with the Crazy series. Your writing is much more intense for me.

I have no idea if I am getting my point across---

My favorite character of yours is Nicholas Kenleigh and he is an intense, full bodied character that I could swear has actually lived. I feel like I know him.

My favorite Crazy character is Kid Chaos. He is hot and intense but he is like a caricature of a person.

Kid is like Spiderman, but Nicholas Kenleigh is like Hawkeye in Last of the Mohicans.

Yeah, that is it—It’s like watching Spiderman verses watching The Last of the Mohicans. They are equally enjoyable, just in some ways different. Both are nail-biting, riveting and surprising but they are different.

So please don’t try to change anything. You are one of the best (in my opinion) just as you are. Thanks for many hours of enjoyment!!