tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post5686260190303503527..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Guest Debra St. John is The next…Alison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-16767072731390835272012-02-28T21:28:52.804-05:002012-02-28T21:28:52.804-05:00Ladies,
Thanks so much for having me here today! ...Ladies,<br /><br />Thanks so much for having me here today! I've enjoyed getting to know everyone who commented.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-43078551843193312192012-02-28T21:27:24.309-05:002012-02-28T21:27:24.309-05:00Jennifer, It's always such a pleasure to find ...Jennifer, It's always such a pleasure to find that others enjoy sotires I've written that have come from the heart.<br /><br />Ana, I'm so impressed! Naming a new genre would definitely put you at the forefront of something great!Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-17252487380016620282012-02-28T18:58:03.151-05:002012-02-28T18:58:03.151-05:00I'm working on the book of my heart. It's ...I'm working on the book of my heart. It's not typical, so I feel I have to make it perfect so it will get accepted. I've even toyed with the name for a new genre.Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-85126830189200646762012-02-28T18:27:36.284-05:002012-02-28T18:27:36.284-05:00Debra, I totally agree with you about following yo...Debra, I totally agree with you about following your dreams and not worrying about being the next big thing. Write what you love and the rest will follow.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-1591697759572526712012-02-28T16:59:42.708-05:002012-02-28T16:59:42.708-05:00Hi Susan,
You hit the nail on the head, too. I do...Hi Susan,<br /><br />You hit the nail on the head, too. I do tend to write what I like to read.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-33755461160690606812012-02-28T16:05:27.047-05:002012-02-28T16:05:27.047-05:00I'm with you, Debra! I write books that I woul...I'm with you, Debra! I write books that I would like to read, but don't follow trends. In fact, I think most of my romances aren't in the popular catagory that the big publishers are looking for right now. I may eventually come up with something that stands out, but right now, I'm satisfied to be published and having books out there for readers to enjoy. <br /><br />More money would be nice though. lol<br /><br />Best of luck with your books! And most of all, keep enjoying what you're doing.Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-39142440747292520442012-02-28T13:01:06.887-05:002012-02-28T13:01:06.887-05:00Hi Lynn, Thanks for the wishes. Yes, being publish...Hi Lynn, Thanks for the wishes. Yes, being published period is a dream come true. I am definitely satisfied with that.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-70998298615725738502012-02-28T12:56:54.912-05:002012-02-28T12:56:54.912-05:00Hi Alison, I tried writing a story for a series my...Hi Alison, I tried writing a story for a series my publisher had coming out, but the story just wasn't me and I hard a hard time with it. I didn't get very far. It just wasn't me.<br /><br />Pauline, Time is precious, we should write what we love and not waste it on other things!<br /><br />Jannine, True. You never know what will catch on. I'm very spoiled by TWRP cover-wise. They are all just fabulous.<br /><br />Paula, Yep! Holding one of my own books in my hands...or having that package arrive onm y doorstep knowing it's full of books I wrote...well, there's nothing like it!Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-91926592505581989702012-02-28T12:35:14.122-05:002012-02-28T12:35:14.122-05:00I really enjoyed this blog. I will have to be cont...I really enjoyed this blog. I will have to be content with accomplishing something I never dared to dream about - being published. period. That's huge enough for me. :)<br />If we could only figure out what the next super trend will be, well, we'd have to be claravoyant. Pride and Predjudice and Zombies? done!<br />Abe Lincoln as a vampire? done.<br />LOL<br />Your blurb sounds great, and there is so much story packed in for a rosebud. Wow. I love reunion stories and all the juicy baggage they bring with them.<br />Best wishes for great success.Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-49473916156285649972012-02-28T11:29:59.266-05:002012-02-28T11:29:59.266-05:00Great post, Debra, and I so agree that we must wri...Great post, Debra, and I so agree that we must write the stories that we love to write. Yes, it would be good to be in the NYT bestseller list (or ANY bestseller list!), but, like you, I'm happy to be writing books, having them published, and - most importantly - people enjoying my stories.Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-56738660900974435592012-02-28T11:22:35.330-05:002012-02-28T11:22:35.330-05:00Who knows, maybe the stories from our hearts will ...Who knows, maybe the stories from our hearts will BE the next big trend! And, I absolutely love your new cover.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-9326263749076257412012-02-28T10:33:38.261-05:002012-02-28T10:33:38.261-05:00Really wonderful advice. Been there, felt that (in...Really wonderful advice. Been there, felt that (insert wry grin here) and came to same conclusion. If I can't write what I want to write, then its not worth the time. Write on!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673963438671468441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-54060069279879264892012-02-28T10:09:48.325-05:002012-02-28T10:09:48.325-05:00Hi Debra,
Wonderful post! Your thoughts about writ...Hi Debra,<br />Wonderful post! Your thoughts about writing completely mirror my own. Every now and then I get a niggling little wish that I could come up with the next big trend-setting concept, but I just don't think it's going to happen. I have to write my own stories my own way.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-17746496095764882092012-02-28T09:07:59.787-05:002012-02-28T09:07:59.787-05:00Hello to the Lovely Roses of Prose,
Thanks so muc...Hello to the Lovely Roses of Prose,<br /><br />Thanks so much for having me here today.<br /><br />Vonnie, Glad you enjoyed the excerpt.<br /><br />Brenda, Enticing is always good!<br /><br />Jerri, I'm honored to have you as a fan! I definitely do write from my heart.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-87386202553222434302012-02-28T08:44:56.555-05:002012-02-28T08:44:56.555-05:00Debra,
Love your books. Already a fan! Keep writin...Debra,<br />Love your books. Already a fan! Keep writing from your heart!Colleen Connallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195931651391347529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-19163917762575703592012-02-28T08:16:21.674-05:002012-02-28T08:16:21.674-05:00Nice post, Debra. The book is enticing. Good luck!...Nice post, Debra. The book is enticing. Good luck!Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-51101495875275544352012-02-28T01:11:34.457-05:002012-02-28T01:11:34.457-05:00Be who you are, write with your voice, and you'...Be who you are, write with your voice, and you'll be an original. Lovely post. Great excerpt.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.com