tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post8329673153065345165..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: When Your Editor Calls You With an Idea...by Vonnie DavisAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-67619889740269684222016-01-16T08:39:58.994-05:002016-01-16T08:39:58.994-05:00Wow, Vonnie. First of all, congratulations on the ...Wow, Vonnie. First of all, congratulations on the project. Your editor and publisher must have a great deal of faith in you to give you such specifics and know you can handle it. I'm totally hooked after reading the excerpt. Very moving subject matter, and oh my gosh, your grandson. Bless his heart. I am certain you will make your heroes lovable in spite of their issues. Definitely looking forward to this series. Big hugs!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-7064722400057981762016-01-13T10:31:00.154-05:002016-01-13T10:31:00.154-05:00Vonnie, bless your heart for putting FEAR LAND on ...Vonnie, bless your heart for putting FEAR LAND on you TBR pile...on top, yet! I'm honored!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-72835400028133073742016-01-13T09:04:03.205-05:002016-01-13T09:04:03.205-05:00The hard point was revealing his brokenness and ye...The hard point was revealing his brokenness and yet his strength so he remained the kind of hero ladies swoon over. We'll see if I achieved that feat. Was I able to create that spark?Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-53674308302394847132016-01-13T09:01:03.030-05:002016-01-13T09:01:03.030-05:00Funny you should mention FEAR LAND, Rolynn. It'...Funny you should mention FEAR LAND, Rolynn. It's next on my to read list on my Kindle.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-65696154697324092752016-01-13T05:12:46.287-05:002016-01-13T05:12:46.287-05:00How horrible for Josh. Sending prayers that the lo...How horrible for Josh. Sending prayers that the love and support of you and the family will help him find his way to peace and enjoyment of life once more. Good for you for branching out and trying something new. I know I'm hooked already. Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-3496181557332056612016-01-12T19:57:24.685-05:002016-01-12T19:57:24.685-05:00Von, darlin', my FEAR LAND scared the bejesus ...Von, darlin', my FEAR LAND scared the bejesus out of my readers...dark...different. Anxiety in its many forms is daunting...trauma a monumental challenge. But it needs to be written about, so I'm glad you stuck to it. Hardest book I've ever written...sounds like you're going through angst, too. Mush on, my friend. These are stories that must see the light of day.Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-41748085925332391142016-01-12T14:16:04.536-05:002016-01-12T14:16:04.536-05:00Joshy (only Grandma calls him that) saw his buddy ...Joshy (only Grandma calls him that) saw his buddy blown up in front of him. I put part of that scene in the book and cried like a baby writing it, knowing he and so many others had seen the same thing. Yet, I couldn't keep the whole book heavy and dark. I had to insert lightness as the romance began and bloomed.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-21154709057727283252016-01-12T13:04:29.029-05:002016-01-12T13:04:29.029-05:00What a huge challenge, Vonnie. I don't know if...What a huge challenge, Vonnie. I don't know if dealing with PTSD in your own family would make it easier or harder. I doubt I'd be able to handle it, but you're doing an amazing job. Kudos to you!Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-76887214104611890182016-01-12T10:52:37.795-05:002016-01-12T10:52:37.795-05:00Yeah, my control freak freaked out, too. It took m...Yeah, my control freak freaked out, too. It took me a good week to calm down and decide to look on it as a test--to see if I could write to spec. Book two is coming a little easier...kinda...well, maybe not. LOLVonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-17846090453647875012016-01-12T10:50:04.518-05:002016-01-12T10:50:04.518-05:00It is heavy stuff, Brenda, and I'm concerned I...It is heavy stuff, Brenda, and I'm concerned I won't show it adequately. It's a fine line to be honest and not be heavy-handed.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-80250481851089610102016-01-12T10:48:18.784-05:002016-01-12T10:48:18.784-05:00Thank you, Margo. We think if they come home with ...Thank you, Margo. We think if they come home with no scars, they're fine. It's not always true. War destroys the innocence they once had.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-89109079468310039102016-01-12T10:15:29.799-05:002016-01-12T10:15:29.799-05:00It seems like you've made the best of this new...It seems like you've made the best of this new series idea, Vonnie. Your writing is always wonderful, but you'd think an editor would want a series inspired by the writer! My control freak genes are up in arms over her high-handed attitude!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-57526341595259336802016-01-12T08:48:15.860-05:002016-01-12T08:48:15.860-05:00Heavy stuff, Vonnie. Great job.Heavy stuff, Vonnie. Great job.Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-17136437467331183002016-01-12T06:20:47.054-05:002016-01-12T06:20:47.054-05:00I'm hooked, Vonnie. Eternally! God bless all w...I'm hooked, Vonnie. Eternally! God bless all who serve. Two legged or four. Best of luck with this!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.com