tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post2818917028431598660..comments2024-03-15T04:13:22.003-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Rebel Without A Genre By Donna Michaels Alison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-3692200238484724512014-08-18T16:39:28.250-04:002014-08-18T16:39:28.250-04:00Did you say TVD party? OMG...LOVE that show! I'...Did you say TVD party? OMG...LOVE that show! I've been to a few conferences and had a blast! On writing, I agree. I'm a rebel as far as sticking to one genre. I write the stories that come to me. Hopefully, readers will find me wherever I go. :) Congrats on all your success!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-23293594714625567192014-08-16T14:52:19.740-04:002014-08-16T14:52:19.740-04:00My agent would like me to stick to one or two them...My agent would like me to stick to one or two themes to further my brand. I like writing whatever sparks my interest at the moment--contemporary, historical, cowboys, government agents, bear-shifters, firemen, romantic suspense and French historicals set in Paris. Right now I have 2 series going and, like you, hope the readers enjoy them both. It's scary, isn't it? Writing what pleases you at the moment and often what might not please editors or--gasp--readers. Great post.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-65289585776285293562014-08-16T10:03:08.252-04:002014-08-16T10:03:08.252-04:00Voted and you're in the lead! Oh, have I menti...Voted and you're in the lead! Oh, have I mentioned I want to be you when I grow up! I swear it was the cover of Cowboy Sexy that launched you, and great writing that kept the momentum going. I'm still looking for the "launch." I have cowboys and contemporaries and historicals and suspense. My focus is on the suspense going forward, but I could be persuaded back to cowboys for the right price...as in sales! I think you're smart to tie the two series. I bet it'll really help keep those cowboy readers buying the new books. Awesome job, Donna!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-32797678089547296532014-08-16T08:32:50.566-04:002014-08-16T08:32:50.566-04:00What a great story, Donna. I should say stories ;-...What a great story, Donna. I should say stories ;-) you are an inspiration to all of us! Thanks for sharing.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-4519176693447420342014-08-16T07:58:21.147-04:002014-08-16T07:58:21.147-04:00Good for you, Donna. Why pigeonhole yourself? Read...Good for you, Donna. Why pigeonhole yourself? Readers enjoy a variety. My books always contain suspense and a bit of humor whether they take place here on Earth or in space. :)Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-86895472864383650242014-08-16T07:17:21.594-04:002014-08-16T07:17:21.594-04:00I'm like you, Donna! I like mixing it up, and ...I'm like you, Donna! I like mixing it up, and I agree that readers like different things too. But you make a great point about favorite themes. I think you've hit on a winning strategy! On a side note, where in the Poconos? My hubby's from Scranton, and that's where I was married. I have fond memories of a wedding night at the Treadway Inn in Wilkes-Barre. :-)Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.com