Today I am very pleased to welcome Shana Galen to the Word Wenches! Shana is the author of a number of wonderfully adventurous and romantic Regency Historicals. She was RITA-nominated for the book Blackthorne's Bride, described by Booklist as "an irresistible mix of sexy romance and sharp wit," and a book that I enjoyed enormously. I can't wait to get my hands on her latest release, Lord and Lady Spy, chosen by Publishers Weekly as one of their Top 10 Romance Picks for Fall 2011. Every so often a book comes along and as a writer I think "I wish I had had had that idea!" Lord and Lady Spy is one of those books telling the tale of the rivalry between Regency England's pre-eminent spies Lord and Lady Smythe. Today Shana is talking about some of the historical inspiration behind Lord and Lady Spy:
"If you’re still reading after that title, I’m glad I haven’t scared you off! First of all, thank you, Word Wenches, for having me today. I’m having a serious fan girl moment just thinking about any of you reading a single word I’ve written. I’m not worthy!
My important-sounding title, I hope, mirrors an important topic. We historical romance authors write extensively about women’s experiences in history, but seldom do we touch on the common female experiences of miscarriage and infertility.
Many of us have been unfortunate enough to experience the pain of miscarriage. Before I became pregnant with my two-year-old daughter, I suffered a miscarriage at eleven weeks. I found the experience mildly physically painful and all but devastating emotionally. How I wanted that baby, and how I mourn—and still mourn—the loss of that child.
Thanks to modern medicine, I know the reason I miscarried. This knowledge gave me solace and hope that would not have been available to a woman living in the nineteenth century. What did women in the 1800s think and feel about miscarriage?
In my new novel, Lord and Lady Spy, which is definitely not a serious, scholarly novel—as the title no doubt indicates—the heroine deals with the poignant issue of repeated miscarriages. She does not know if she will ever carry a child to term. As the wife of a viscount, her sole purpose is to give her husband an heir, and the fact that she cannot fulfill her purpose plagues her.
Some of the inspiration for Sophia was based on what little I could glean about the repeated miscarriages suffered by the Duchess of Devonshire. Undoubtedly, these losses upset Georgiana, but
they are overshadowed by her celebrity, her notorious drinking and gambling, and her use of opiates. Obviously, these excesses might have contributed to her miscarriages, but might they not have been fueled by depression after failing to meet her chief purpose in producing an heir for the dukedom?
The difficulty in researching the topic of pregnancy loss in the nineteenth century is that many women and men writing about miscarriage describe it vaguely. Claire Crowninshield, family friend of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Mary Longfellow, describes Mary’s miscarriage as “sickness” and “worse than an ague.” The term “miscarriage” did exist and was often interchangeable with “abortion” and “premature birth,” which further muddies the waters for the researcher.
Fortunately in Lord and Lady Spy I am not so concerned with the terms for miscarriage as with the attitudes of the period. Today miscarriage rates are between 15 and 30% of all pregnancies. That number was most likely higher in the nineteenth century, which made miscarriage a common event, especially in a society where women routinely gave birth to large (by today’s standards) numbers of children.
However, the primary concern for miscarriage in the nineteenth century was that of the danger it posed to the woman. Hemorrhaging and fevers resulting from miscarriages could and did, as in the case of Mary Longfellow, cost women their lives. Thus, women who miscarried need not only be concerned with the fact that they had failed to fulfill their purpose but also that the miscarriage itself might cost them their lives.
The medical establishment did little to comfort women who experienced miscarriage. For the most part, miscarriage was blamed on the woman. Exercise, worry, and maladjustment were given as reasons for miscarriage as recently as the 1950s. In the Regency era, women with a history of miscarriage were instructed to partake of bed rest and told that too much worry or a foul mood caused the miscarriage. Even today, these attitudes linger. When I became pregnant after my miscarriage, I was repeatedly told not to worry so much because it was “bad for the baby.”
More is known about infertility in the nineteenth century. It too was blamed on the woman. The childless woman was pitied and suspected of not doing her duty by her husband. Physicians attributed the problem of infertility to women’s education. It was assumed that energy applied to expanding one’s mind took away energy from the woman’s reproductive system. The idea seems ludicrous today, but it held sway into the twentieth century.
Writing about a nineteenth century woman dealing with miscarriage and possible infertility and making this heroine relatable to modern readers was a challenge. But it was also therapeutic as I dealt with my own feelings of devastation and sorrow after the loss of my child. I won’t say whether Sophia has the happy ending I did—a beautiful child—but I do hope you’ll pick up a copy of Lord and Lady Spy and enjoy the poignancy along with the adventure and the repartee."
Are there any issues, like miscarriage, you would like to see addressed or addressed more in romance novels? Or do you prefer your books issue-free? Two people who comment will win copies of Lord and Lady Spy (sorry, U.S. and Canadian residents only).
I seem to be the first. Wow. Well, I love ‘women’s issue’ romances; that sort of story was what got me reading genre romances after many years of finding them unrealistically sappy and filled with Mary Sue Sparklebutt heroines I certainly couldn’t identify with. I love a good historical romance in which a woman faces some problem (perhaps one that any of us might still encounter), solves it within the constraints of her time period, and gets a happy ending (that part of the fantasy I’m all for!). I want to know how she dealt with it so I can compare that with what I might have done in the same situation, or might do now. I want to see how other people in her era treated her and how they reacted to whatever her problem was. One reason I love Mary Balogh’s early books is that she often did this type of story.
I seem to be the first. Wow. Well, I love ‘women’s issue’ romances; that sort of story was what got me reading genre romances after many years of finding them unrealistically sappy and filled with Mary Sue Sparklebutt heroines I certainly couldn’t identify with. I love a good historical romance in which a woman faces some problem (perhaps one that any of us might still encounter), solves it within the constraints of her time period, and gets a happy ending (that part of the fantasy I’m all for!). I want to know how she dealt with it so I can compare that with what I might have done in the same situation, or might do now. I want to see how other people in her era treated her and how they reacted to whatever her problem was. One reason I love Mary Balogh’s early books is that she often did this type of story.
I seem to be the first. Wow. Well, I love ‘women’s issue’ romances; that sort of story was what got me reading genre romances after many years of finding them unrealistically sappy and filled with Mary Sue Sparklebutt heroines I certainly couldn’t identify with. I love a good historical romance in which a woman faces some problem (perhaps one that any of us might still encounter), solves it within the constraints of her time period, and gets a happy ending (that part of the fantasy I’m all for!). I want to know how she dealt with it so I can compare that with what I might have done in the same situation, or might do now. I want to see how other people in her era treated her and how they reacted to whatever her problem was. One reason I love Mary Balogh’s early books is that she often did this type of story.
I seem to be the first. Wow. Well, I love ‘women’s issue’ romances; that sort of story was what got me reading genre romances after many years of finding them unrealistically sappy and filled with Mary Sue Sparklebutt heroines I certainly couldn’t identify with. I love a good historical romance in which a woman faces some problem (perhaps one that any of us might still encounter), solves it within the constraints of her time period, and gets a happy ending (that part of the fantasy I’m all for!). I want to know how she dealt with it so I can compare that with what I might have done in the same situation, or might do now. I want to see how other people in her era treated her and how they reacted to whatever her problem was. One reason I love Mary Balogh’s early books is that she often did this type of story.
I seem to be the first. Wow. Well, I love ‘women’s issue’ romances; that sort of story was what got me reading genre romances after many years of finding them unrealistically sappy and filled with Mary Sue Sparklebutt heroines I certainly couldn’t identify with. I love a good historical romance in which a woman faces some problem (perhaps one that any of us might still encounter), solves it within the constraints of her time period, and gets a happy ending (that part of the fantasy I’m all for!). I want to know how she dealt with it so I can compare that with what I might have done in the same situation, or might do now. I want to see how other people in her era treated her and how they reacted to whatever her problem was. One reason I love Mary Balogh’s early books is that she often did this type of story.
Hi Shana, great post. It links with the book I’ve just finished, A Scandalous Countess, because one of Georgia’s burdens is childlessness. No miscarriages, just a failure to conceive, which means no heir. The big problem is that when her husband dies, just about everything goes to his uncle and her life disappears from under her. I hadn’t really thought about the situation of the childless widow of a peer until it unfolded.
Of course she’s held to blame by most, as you say, but I have friends pointing out cases where women were “barren” with one husband but fertile with the next. It is a great anxiety to her, however, as she contemplates a second marriage.
I have a bit of a problem with books about married couples where there’s no sign of conception for a long time. I don’t know what the normal conception rate is, but without any attempt to prevent it, I think it would normally happen within six months, so I start to wonder what these people are up to!
Romances are all about sex, as the great Melinda Helfer once said to me. The sex doesn’t have to be on the page, but it and its consequences lurks everywhere!
Jo
Hi Shana, great post. It links with the book I’ve just finished, A Scandalous Countess, because one of Georgia’s burdens is childlessness. No miscarriages, just a failure to conceive, which means no heir. The big problem is that when her husband dies, just about everything goes to his uncle and her life disappears from under her. I hadn’t really thought about the situation of the childless widow of a peer until it unfolded.
Of course she’s held to blame by most, as you say, but I have friends pointing out cases where women were “barren” with one husband but fertile with the next. It is a great anxiety to her, however, as she contemplates a second marriage.
I have a bit of a problem with books about married couples where there’s no sign of conception for a long time. I don’t know what the normal conception rate is, but without any attempt to prevent it, I think it would normally happen within six months, so I start to wonder what these people are up to!
Romances are all about sex, as the great Melinda Helfer once said to me. The sex doesn’t have to be on the page, but it and its consequences lurks everywhere!
Jo
Hi Shana, great post. It links with the book I’ve just finished, A Scandalous Countess, because one of Georgia’s burdens is childlessness. No miscarriages, just a failure to conceive, which means no heir. The big problem is that when her husband dies, just about everything goes to his uncle and her life disappears from under her. I hadn’t really thought about the situation of the childless widow of a peer until it unfolded.
Of course she’s held to blame by most, as you say, but I have friends pointing out cases where women were “barren” with one husband but fertile with the next. It is a great anxiety to her, however, as she contemplates a second marriage.
I have a bit of a problem with books about married couples where there’s no sign of conception for a long time. I don’t know what the normal conception rate is, but without any attempt to prevent it, I think it would normally happen within six months, so I start to wonder what these people are up to!
Romances are all about sex, as the great Melinda Helfer once said to me. The sex doesn’t have to be on the page, but it and its consequences lurks everywhere!
Jo
Hi Shana, great post. It links with the book I’ve just finished, A Scandalous Countess, because one of Georgia’s burdens is childlessness. No miscarriages, just a failure to conceive, which means no heir. The big problem is that when her husband dies, just about everything goes to his uncle and her life disappears from under her. I hadn’t really thought about the situation of the childless widow of a peer until it unfolded.
Of course she’s held to blame by most, as you say, but I have friends pointing out cases where women were “barren” with one husband but fertile with the next. It is a great anxiety to her, however, as she contemplates a second marriage.
I have a bit of a problem with books about married couples where there’s no sign of conception for a long time. I don’t know what the normal conception rate is, but without any attempt to prevent it, I think it would normally happen within six months, so I start to wonder what these people are up to!
Romances are all about sex, as the great Melinda Helfer once said to me. The sex doesn’t have to be on the page, but it and its consequences lurks everywhere!
Jo
Hi Shana, great post. It links with the book I’ve just finished, A Scandalous Countess, because one of Georgia’s burdens is childlessness. No miscarriages, just a failure to conceive, which means no heir. The big problem is that when her husband dies, just about everything goes to his uncle and her life disappears from under her. I hadn’t really thought about the situation of the childless widow of a peer until it unfolded.
Of course she’s held to blame by most, as you say, but I have friends pointing out cases where women were “barren” with one husband but fertile with the next. It is a great anxiety to her, however, as she contemplates a second marriage.
I have a bit of a problem with books about married couples where there’s no sign of conception for a long time. I don’t know what the normal conception rate is, but without any attempt to prevent it, I think it would normally happen within six months, so I start to wonder what these people are up to!
Romances are all about sex, as the great Melinda Helfer once said to me. The sex doesn’t have to be on the page, but it and its consequences lurks everywhere!
Jo
Thanks for the comment, Janice. Mary Balogh is certainly fabulous at writing books that really make the reader relate to the heroine’s struggles. I like to see how a character solves her problems as well, and I am also all for the happy ending, though I didn’t want to make light of the issue by wrapping it up too picture-perfect in LORD AND LADY SPY.
Thanks for the comment, Janice. Mary Balogh is certainly fabulous at writing books that really make the reader relate to the heroine’s struggles. I like to see how a character solves her problems as well, and I am also all for the happy ending, though I didn’t want to make light of the issue by wrapping it up too picture-perfect in LORD AND LADY SPY.
Thanks for the comment, Janice. Mary Balogh is certainly fabulous at writing books that really make the reader relate to the heroine’s struggles. I like to see how a character solves her problems as well, and I am also all for the happy ending, though I didn’t want to make light of the issue by wrapping it up too picture-perfect in LORD AND LADY SPY.
Thanks for the comment, Janice. Mary Balogh is certainly fabulous at writing books that really make the reader relate to the heroine’s struggles. I like to see how a character solves her problems as well, and I am also all for the happy ending, though I didn’t want to make light of the issue by wrapping it up too picture-perfect in LORD AND LADY SPY.
Thanks for the comment, Janice. Mary Balogh is certainly fabulous at writing books that really make the reader relate to the heroine’s struggles. I like to see how a character solves her problems as well, and I am also all for the happy ending, though I didn’t want to make light of the issue by wrapping it up too picture-perfect in LORD AND LADY SPY.
Jo, A Scandalous Countess sounds like a book I would really enjoy. One has to feel for the real women who did not or could not bear children and were then widowed by their husbands. They did lose everything in some cases. And thank you for the great quote by Melinda Helfer. So true!
Jo, A Scandalous Countess sounds like a book I would really enjoy. One has to feel for the real women who did not or could not bear children and were then widowed by their husbands. They did lose everything in some cases. And thank you for the great quote by Melinda Helfer. So true!
Jo, A Scandalous Countess sounds like a book I would really enjoy. One has to feel for the real women who did not or could not bear children and were then widowed by their husbands. They did lose everything in some cases. And thank you for the great quote by Melinda Helfer. So true!
Jo, A Scandalous Countess sounds like a book I would really enjoy. One has to feel for the real women who did not or could not bear children and were then widowed by their husbands. They did lose everything in some cases. And thank you for the great quote by Melinda Helfer. So true!
Jo, A Scandalous Countess sounds like a book I would really enjoy. One has to feel for the real women who did not or could not bear children and were then widowed by their husbands. They did lose everything in some cases. And thank you for the great quote by Melinda Helfer. So true!
This post is hitting pretty close to home because one of my friends has just recently suffered a miscarriage.
I really like when characters in romance novels have to deal with real-life situations. It makes the story more interesting to read, like it is something that really happened 🙂
This post is hitting pretty close to home because one of my friends has just recently suffered a miscarriage.
I really like when characters in romance novels have to deal with real-life situations. It makes the story more interesting to read, like it is something that really happened 🙂
This post is hitting pretty close to home because one of my friends has just recently suffered a miscarriage.
I really like when characters in romance novels have to deal with real-life situations. It makes the story more interesting to read, like it is something that really happened 🙂
This post is hitting pretty close to home because one of my friends has just recently suffered a miscarriage.
I really like when characters in romance novels have to deal with real-life situations. It makes the story more interesting to read, like it is something that really happened 🙂
This post is hitting pretty close to home because one of my friends has just recently suffered a miscarriage.
I really like when characters in romance novels have to deal with real-life situations. It makes the story more interesting to read, like it is something that really happened 🙂
I enjoy books that deal with real issues. It makes the book more believable. I think miscarraige is a great subject for a book esp since it is/was common and you don’t see it in romance novels. I can’t wait to read this book and I am sure it will be emotional for me since I lost a child from ectopic pregnancy.
I enjoy books that deal with real issues. It makes the book more believable. I think miscarraige is a great subject for a book esp since it is/was common and you don’t see it in romance novels. I can’t wait to read this book and I am sure it will be emotional for me since I lost a child from ectopic pregnancy.
I enjoy books that deal with real issues. It makes the book more believable. I think miscarraige is a great subject for a book esp since it is/was common and you don’t see it in romance novels. I can’t wait to read this book and I am sure it will be emotional for me since I lost a child from ectopic pregnancy.
I enjoy books that deal with real issues. It makes the book more believable. I think miscarraige is a great subject for a book esp since it is/was common and you don’t see it in romance novels. I can’t wait to read this book and I am sure it will be emotional for me since I lost a child from ectopic pregnancy.
I enjoy books that deal with real issues. It makes the book more believable. I think miscarraige is a great subject for a book esp since it is/was common and you don’t see it in romance novels. I can’t wait to read this book and I am sure it will be emotional for me since I lost a child from ectopic pregnancy.
Shana, thanks for sharing with us. I had the opposite problem, not thinking I was ever going to get pregnant. Thanks to whoever invented fertility drugs. My pet peeve about historical romance novels is how the men always have mistresses. While I understand with arranged marriages, it might have been of some need to be able to have some sort of relationship with a woman of your own choosing. But why do most of the heroes have them, too, before they find their heroine (and will then give the idea up permanently)? I wish more of the heroines would take a greater stand on the issue of mistresses, making the hero who has one during the story work harder to win her by the end of it. More atonement is needed by these heroes. Can’t wait for the book!
Shana, thanks for sharing with us. I had the opposite problem, not thinking I was ever going to get pregnant. Thanks to whoever invented fertility drugs. My pet peeve about historical romance novels is how the men always have mistresses. While I understand with arranged marriages, it might have been of some need to be able to have some sort of relationship with a woman of your own choosing. But why do most of the heroes have them, too, before they find their heroine (and will then give the idea up permanently)? I wish more of the heroines would take a greater stand on the issue of mistresses, making the hero who has one during the story work harder to win her by the end of it. More atonement is needed by these heroes. Can’t wait for the book!
Shana, thanks for sharing with us. I had the opposite problem, not thinking I was ever going to get pregnant. Thanks to whoever invented fertility drugs. My pet peeve about historical romance novels is how the men always have mistresses. While I understand with arranged marriages, it might have been of some need to be able to have some sort of relationship with a woman of your own choosing. But why do most of the heroes have them, too, before they find their heroine (and will then give the idea up permanently)? I wish more of the heroines would take a greater stand on the issue of mistresses, making the hero who has one during the story work harder to win her by the end of it. More atonement is needed by these heroes. Can’t wait for the book!
Shana, thanks for sharing with us. I had the opposite problem, not thinking I was ever going to get pregnant. Thanks to whoever invented fertility drugs. My pet peeve about historical romance novels is how the men always have mistresses. While I understand with arranged marriages, it might have been of some need to be able to have some sort of relationship with a woman of your own choosing. But why do most of the heroes have them, too, before they find their heroine (and will then give the idea up permanently)? I wish more of the heroines would take a greater stand on the issue of mistresses, making the hero who has one during the story work harder to win her by the end of it. More atonement is needed by these heroes. Can’t wait for the book!
Shana, thanks for sharing with us. I had the opposite problem, not thinking I was ever going to get pregnant. Thanks to whoever invented fertility drugs. My pet peeve about historical romance novels is how the men always have mistresses. While I understand with arranged marriages, it might have been of some need to be able to have some sort of relationship with a woman of your own choosing. But why do most of the heroes have them, too, before they find their heroine (and will then give the idea up permanently)? I wish more of the heroines would take a greater stand on the issue of mistresses, making the hero who has one during the story work harder to win her by the end of it. More atonement is needed by these heroes. Can’t wait for the book!
Welcome to the Word Wenches, Shana, and thank you for such an interesting and thought-provoking blog piece. It touches a chord with a lot of us, including myself. I can imagine that Georgiana might well suffer depression as a result of failing in her duty (as she and many others might see it) to give her husband an heir. Thank goodness that modern medicine, whilst not always able to provide solutions, can at least provide explanations.
Welcome to the Word Wenches, Shana, and thank you for such an interesting and thought-provoking blog piece. It touches a chord with a lot of us, including myself. I can imagine that Georgiana might well suffer depression as a result of failing in her duty (as she and many others might see it) to give her husband an heir. Thank goodness that modern medicine, whilst not always able to provide solutions, can at least provide explanations.
Welcome to the Word Wenches, Shana, and thank you for such an interesting and thought-provoking blog piece. It touches a chord with a lot of us, including myself. I can imagine that Georgiana might well suffer depression as a result of failing in her duty (as she and many others might see it) to give her husband an heir. Thank goodness that modern medicine, whilst not always able to provide solutions, can at least provide explanations.
Welcome to the Word Wenches, Shana, and thank you for such an interesting and thought-provoking blog piece. It touches a chord with a lot of us, including myself. I can imagine that Georgiana might well suffer depression as a result of failing in her duty (as she and many others might see it) to give her husband an heir. Thank goodness that modern medicine, whilst not always able to provide solutions, can at least provide explanations.
Welcome to the Word Wenches, Shana, and thank you for such an interesting and thought-provoking blog piece. It touches a chord with a lot of us, including myself. I can imagine that Georgiana might well suffer depression as a result of failing in her duty (as she and many others might see it) to give her husband an heir. Thank goodness that modern medicine, whilst not always able to provide solutions, can at least provide explanations.
I’d love to see the issue addressed as something more than an “illness” or “sickness” of some sort. I’d like to see cancer, even though they knew but didn’t know what it was, discussed and part of a love story. These issues affected them now and still affect us. Why not be honest with ourselves? I’d like to see menopause talked about. Or even something like sexual problems. There are many women’s issues that could be part of the romance genre and still create a story you’d fall in love with. As a woman who lost a child at 1 month, I know the pain. Thank you Shana for being brave enough to speak out about your pain and now your delightful angel.
macladie25 at Yahoo dot Com
I’d love to see the issue addressed as something more than an “illness” or “sickness” of some sort. I’d like to see cancer, even though they knew but didn’t know what it was, discussed and part of a love story. These issues affected them now and still affect us. Why not be honest with ourselves? I’d like to see menopause talked about. Or even something like sexual problems. There are many women’s issues that could be part of the romance genre and still create a story you’d fall in love with. As a woman who lost a child at 1 month, I know the pain. Thank you Shana for being brave enough to speak out about your pain and now your delightful angel.
macladie25 at Yahoo dot Com
I’d love to see the issue addressed as something more than an “illness” or “sickness” of some sort. I’d like to see cancer, even though they knew but didn’t know what it was, discussed and part of a love story. These issues affected them now and still affect us. Why not be honest with ourselves? I’d like to see menopause talked about. Or even something like sexual problems. There are many women’s issues that could be part of the romance genre and still create a story you’d fall in love with. As a woman who lost a child at 1 month, I know the pain. Thank you Shana for being brave enough to speak out about your pain and now your delightful angel.
macladie25 at Yahoo dot Com
I’d love to see the issue addressed as something more than an “illness” or “sickness” of some sort. I’d like to see cancer, even though they knew but didn’t know what it was, discussed and part of a love story. These issues affected them now and still affect us. Why not be honest with ourselves? I’d like to see menopause talked about. Or even something like sexual problems. There are many women’s issues that could be part of the romance genre and still create a story you’d fall in love with. As a woman who lost a child at 1 month, I know the pain. Thank you Shana for being brave enough to speak out about your pain and now your delightful angel.
macladie25 at Yahoo dot Com
I’d love to see the issue addressed as something more than an “illness” or “sickness” of some sort. I’d like to see cancer, even though they knew but didn’t know what it was, discussed and part of a love story. These issues affected them now and still affect us. Why not be honest with ourselves? I’d like to see menopause talked about. Or even something like sexual problems. There are many women’s issues that could be part of the romance genre and still create a story you’d fall in love with. As a woman who lost a child at 1 month, I know the pain. Thank you Shana for being brave enough to speak out about your pain and now your delightful angel.
macladie25 at Yahoo dot Com
Glad to see you hanging out with the wenches today, Shana! You’ve raised an interesting issue and I’m fascinated by the responses. I thought “issue” books had fallen by the wayside but I’m delighted to see that readers still want them. It is a bit difficult to address contemporary issues using historical terms, but this is one that women through history understand. Thank you!
Glad to see you hanging out with the wenches today, Shana! You’ve raised an interesting issue and I’m fascinated by the responses. I thought “issue” books had fallen by the wayside but I’m delighted to see that readers still want them. It is a bit difficult to address contemporary issues using historical terms, but this is one that women through history understand. Thank you!
Glad to see you hanging out with the wenches today, Shana! You’ve raised an interesting issue and I’m fascinated by the responses. I thought “issue” books had fallen by the wayside but I’m delighted to see that readers still want them. It is a bit difficult to address contemporary issues using historical terms, but this is one that women through history understand. Thank you!
Glad to see you hanging out with the wenches today, Shana! You’ve raised an interesting issue and I’m fascinated by the responses. I thought “issue” books had fallen by the wayside but I’m delighted to see that readers still want them. It is a bit difficult to address contemporary issues using historical terms, but this is one that women through history understand. Thank you!
Glad to see you hanging out with the wenches today, Shana! You’ve raised an interesting issue and I’m fascinated by the responses. I thought “issue” books had fallen by the wayside but I’m delighted to see that readers still want them. It is a bit difficult to address contemporary issues using historical terms, but this is one that women through history understand. Thank you!
I love to read but not “text book” type books. When I can learn something while reading a wonderful romance story that just makes the book even better for me. I have enjoyed reading your books and look forward to reading this one.
I love to read but not “text book” type books. When I can learn something while reading a wonderful romance story that just makes the book even better for me. I have enjoyed reading your books and look forward to reading this one.
I love to read but not “text book” type books. When I can learn something while reading a wonderful romance story that just makes the book even better for me. I have enjoyed reading your books and look forward to reading this one.
I love to read but not “text book” type books. When I can learn something while reading a wonderful romance story that just makes the book even better for me. I have enjoyed reading your books and look forward to reading this one.
I love to read but not “text book” type books. When I can learn something while reading a wonderful romance story that just makes the book even better for me. I have enjoyed reading your books and look forward to reading this one.
I like to escape from reality. Issues aren’t required for that. I like a little fun, a lot of romane a bit of comedy and characters I want to root form. Julia Quinn is my favorite because of that type of writing.
I like to escape from reality. Issues aren’t required for that. I like a little fun, a lot of romane a bit of comedy and characters I want to root form. Julia Quinn is my favorite because of that type of writing.
I like to escape from reality. Issues aren’t required for that. I like a little fun, a lot of romane a bit of comedy and characters I want to root form. Julia Quinn is my favorite because of that type of writing.
I like to escape from reality. Issues aren’t required for that. I like a little fun, a lot of romane a bit of comedy and characters I want to root form. Julia Quinn is my favorite because of that type of writing.
I like to escape from reality. Issues aren’t required for that. I like a little fun, a lot of romane a bit of comedy and characters I want to root form. Julia Quinn is my favorite because of that type of writing.
I like the books where the heroine & the hero get together in the begining and for whatever reason are separated,she finds herself pregnant without the knowledge of the hero I like to know how ong it takes him to find out and also what kind of father will he be? Am I weird?
I like the books where the heroine & the hero get together in the begining and for whatever reason are separated,she finds herself pregnant without the knowledge of the hero I like to know how ong it takes him to find out and also what kind of father will he be? Am I weird?
I like the books where the heroine & the hero get together in the begining and for whatever reason are separated,she finds herself pregnant without the knowledge of the hero I like to know how ong it takes him to find out and also what kind of father will he be? Am I weird?
I like the books where the heroine & the hero get together in the begining and for whatever reason are separated,she finds herself pregnant without the knowledge of the hero I like to know how ong it takes him to find out and also what kind of father will he be? Am I weird?
I like the books where the heroine & the hero get together in the begining and for whatever reason are separated,she finds herself pregnant without the knowledge of the hero I like to know how ong it takes him to find out and also what kind of father will he be? Am I weird?
I like that you have a marriage story. This is something I’d like to see more of. Issues I would like to see tackled may not be true women’s issues. However, they include living with a chronically ill spouse (war, horse/carriage accident, ailment), impotence, and the foundering marriage (because a spouse has strayed, is bored, grown away, traveling abroad/serving in the navy, alcoholic [temperance movement starting] etc). Yes, there are stories with some of these but I prefer a realistic growth/change/renewal of love or trust. Not fairy dust. Infant/child mortality was also a big deal but not an easy topic to cover in a romance. And, from a modern perspective, can you imagine running through the same name 2 or 3 times (as seemed to happen)? I’d be afraid of jinxing the next child and hyperparanoid.
Obviously, I still want my happy fix but these are relationship issues and not falling-in-love issues. I suspect this is one reason why I enjoy marriage of convenience/arranged marriage stories because the characters have no choice but to interact with a guaranteed success at the end.
I like that you have a marriage story. This is something I’d like to see more of. Issues I would like to see tackled may not be true women’s issues. However, they include living with a chronically ill spouse (war, horse/carriage accident, ailment), impotence, and the foundering marriage (because a spouse has strayed, is bored, grown away, traveling abroad/serving in the navy, alcoholic [temperance movement starting] etc). Yes, there are stories with some of these but I prefer a realistic growth/change/renewal of love or trust. Not fairy dust. Infant/child mortality was also a big deal but not an easy topic to cover in a romance. And, from a modern perspective, can you imagine running through the same name 2 or 3 times (as seemed to happen)? I’d be afraid of jinxing the next child and hyperparanoid.
Obviously, I still want my happy fix but these are relationship issues and not falling-in-love issues. I suspect this is one reason why I enjoy marriage of convenience/arranged marriage stories because the characters have no choice but to interact with a guaranteed success at the end.
I like that you have a marriage story. This is something I’d like to see more of. Issues I would like to see tackled may not be true women’s issues. However, they include living with a chronically ill spouse (war, horse/carriage accident, ailment), impotence, and the foundering marriage (because a spouse has strayed, is bored, grown away, traveling abroad/serving in the navy, alcoholic [temperance movement starting] etc). Yes, there are stories with some of these but I prefer a realistic growth/change/renewal of love or trust. Not fairy dust. Infant/child mortality was also a big deal but not an easy topic to cover in a romance. And, from a modern perspective, can you imagine running through the same name 2 or 3 times (as seemed to happen)? I’d be afraid of jinxing the next child and hyperparanoid.
Obviously, I still want my happy fix but these are relationship issues and not falling-in-love issues. I suspect this is one reason why I enjoy marriage of convenience/arranged marriage stories because the characters have no choice but to interact with a guaranteed success at the end.
I like that you have a marriage story. This is something I’d like to see more of. Issues I would like to see tackled may not be true women’s issues. However, they include living with a chronically ill spouse (war, horse/carriage accident, ailment), impotence, and the foundering marriage (because a spouse has strayed, is bored, grown away, traveling abroad/serving in the navy, alcoholic [temperance movement starting] etc). Yes, there are stories with some of these but I prefer a realistic growth/change/renewal of love or trust. Not fairy dust. Infant/child mortality was also a big deal but not an easy topic to cover in a romance. And, from a modern perspective, can you imagine running through the same name 2 or 3 times (as seemed to happen)? I’d be afraid of jinxing the next child and hyperparanoid.
Obviously, I still want my happy fix but these are relationship issues and not falling-in-love issues. I suspect this is one reason why I enjoy marriage of convenience/arranged marriage stories because the characters have no choice but to interact with a guaranteed success at the end.
I like that you have a marriage story. This is something I’d like to see more of. Issues I would like to see tackled may not be true women’s issues. However, they include living with a chronically ill spouse (war, horse/carriage accident, ailment), impotence, and the foundering marriage (because a spouse has strayed, is bored, grown away, traveling abroad/serving in the navy, alcoholic [temperance movement starting] etc). Yes, there are stories with some of these but I prefer a realistic growth/change/renewal of love or trust. Not fairy dust. Infant/child mortality was also a big deal but not an easy topic to cover in a romance. And, from a modern perspective, can you imagine running through the same name 2 or 3 times (as seemed to happen)? I’d be afraid of jinxing the next child and hyperparanoid.
Obviously, I still want my happy fix but these are relationship issues and not falling-in-love issues. I suspect this is one reason why I enjoy marriage of convenience/arranged marriage stories because the characters have no choice but to interact with a guaranteed success at the end.
Are these issues “new” or is there any signs back in the day: eating disorders or OCD?
Interesting to think about what we can openly discuss today that was taboo years past–
Are these issues “new” or is there any signs back in the day: eating disorders or OCD?
Interesting to think about what we can openly discuss today that was taboo years past–
Are these issues “new” or is there any signs back in the day: eating disorders or OCD?
Interesting to think about what we can openly discuss today that was taboo years past–
Are these issues “new” or is there any signs back in the day: eating disorders or OCD?
Interesting to think about what we can openly discuss today that was taboo years past–
Are these issues “new” or is there any signs back in the day: eating disorders or OCD?
Interesting to think about what we can openly discuss today that was taboo years past–
I prefer my romance novels to be for the most part issue free. There are so many sad and depressing things happening in the world today that reading should be an escape from those things not another way to hear about them. In fact that was why I first started reading romance novels was that they always had a happy ending. I am an optimist, I want the characters to be happy and the evil ones to get what is coming to them. Maybe its just me, but thats why I read strictly romance novels because they never fail to have the happily ever after that we just don’t get in real life.
I prefer my romance novels to be for the most part issue free. There are so many sad and depressing things happening in the world today that reading should be an escape from those things not another way to hear about them. In fact that was why I first started reading romance novels was that they always had a happy ending. I am an optimist, I want the characters to be happy and the evil ones to get what is coming to them. Maybe its just me, but thats why I read strictly romance novels because they never fail to have the happily ever after that we just don’t get in real life.
I prefer my romance novels to be for the most part issue free. There are so many sad and depressing things happening in the world today that reading should be an escape from those things not another way to hear about them. In fact that was why I first started reading romance novels was that they always had a happy ending. I am an optimist, I want the characters to be happy and the evil ones to get what is coming to them. Maybe its just me, but thats why I read strictly romance novels because they never fail to have the happily ever after that we just don’t get in real life.
I prefer my romance novels to be for the most part issue free. There are so many sad and depressing things happening in the world today that reading should be an escape from those things not another way to hear about them. In fact that was why I first started reading romance novels was that they always had a happy ending. I am an optimist, I want the characters to be happy and the evil ones to get what is coming to them. Maybe its just me, but thats why I read strictly romance novels because they never fail to have the happily ever after that we just don’t get in real life.
I prefer my romance novels to be for the most part issue free. There are so many sad and depressing things happening in the world today that reading should be an escape from those things not another way to hear about them. In fact that was why I first started reading romance novels was that they always had a happy ending. I am an optimist, I want the characters to be happy and the evil ones to get what is coming to them. Maybe its just me, but thats why I read strictly romance novels because they never fail to have the happily ever after that we just don’t get in real life.
I think that as far as issues in books, it all depends on the story. If the story is strong enough to support it, then go for it. I would not want to see a book that turn into everything about the issue and loses the romance. That would defeat the purpose to me.
I do not know about infertility, but I suffered my first miscarriage in April. It was devastating and eye-opening at the same time. I have six children and I guess I always took my ability to get pregnant for granted. I never knew how many women were effected by miscarriage until I experienced it myself. I can say that the emotions and loss felt has no bearing on whether you do or do not have children. I still mourn my baby everyday despite having other children. It is a very tough situation to have to experience and cope with; especially when those around you do not understand and wonder why you are just not jumping back into life as I was before. Some told me not to mourn because I already had my kids, but the loss is still there.
Thanks for the question and Congratulations to Shana on your release and precious little girl!
I think that as far as issues in books, it all depends on the story. If the story is strong enough to support it, then go for it. I would not want to see a book that turn into everything about the issue and loses the romance. That would defeat the purpose to me.
I do not know about infertility, but I suffered my first miscarriage in April. It was devastating and eye-opening at the same time. I have six children and I guess I always took my ability to get pregnant for granted. I never knew how many women were effected by miscarriage until I experienced it myself. I can say that the emotions and loss felt has no bearing on whether you do or do not have children. I still mourn my baby everyday despite having other children. It is a very tough situation to have to experience and cope with; especially when those around you do not understand and wonder why you are just not jumping back into life as I was before. Some told me not to mourn because I already had my kids, but the loss is still there.
Thanks for the question and Congratulations to Shana on your release and precious little girl!
I think that as far as issues in books, it all depends on the story. If the story is strong enough to support it, then go for it. I would not want to see a book that turn into everything about the issue and loses the romance. That would defeat the purpose to me.
I do not know about infertility, but I suffered my first miscarriage in April. It was devastating and eye-opening at the same time. I have six children and I guess I always took my ability to get pregnant for granted. I never knew how many women were effected by miscarriage until I experienced it myself. I can say that the emotions and loss felt has no bearing on whether you do or do not have children. I still mourn my baby everyday despite having other children. It is a very tough situation to have to experience and cope with; especially when those around you do not understand and wonder why you are just not jumping back into life as I was before. Some told me not to mourn because I already had my kids, but the loss is still there.
Thanks for the question and Congratulations to Shana on your release and precious little girl!
I think that as far as issues in books, it all depends on the story. If the story is strong enough to support it, then go for it. I would not want to see a book that turn into everything about the issue and loses the romance. That would defeat the purpose to me.
I do not know about infertility, but I suffered my first miscarriage in April. It was devastating and eye-opening at the same time. I have six children and I guess I always took my ability to get pregnant for granted. I never knew how many women were effected by miscarriage until I experienced it myself. I can say that the emotions and loss felt has no bearing on whether you do or do not have children. I still mourn my baby everyday despite having other children. It is a very tough situation to have to experience and cope with; especially when those around you do not understand and wonder why you are just not jumping back into life as I was before. Some told me not to mourn because I already had my kids, but the loss is still there.
Thanks for the question and Congratulations to Shana on your release and precious little girl!
I think that as far as issues in books, it all depends on the story. If the story is strong enough to support it, then go for it. I would not want to see a book that turn into everything about the issue and loses the romance. That would defeat the purpose to me.
I do not know about infertility, but I suffered my first miscarriage in April. It was devastating and eye-opening at the same time. I have six children and I guess I always took my ability to get pregnant for granted. I never knew how many women were effected by miscarriage until I experienced it myself. I can say that the emotions and loss felt has no bearing on whether you do or do not have children. I still mourn my baby everyday despite having other children. It is a very tough situation to have to experience and cope with; especially when those around you do not understand and wonder why you are just not jumping back into life as I was before. Some told me not to mourn because I already had my kids, but the loss is still there.
Thanks for the question and Congratulations to Shana on your release and precious little girl!
I’d like to see some kind of rudimentary birth control addressed in historical books, as well as VD. Many heroes are male sluts until they find the heroine, yet rarely does anyone get the clap. Illegitimate offspring also don’t often come about, yet wasn’t birth control still fairly primitive 200 years ago?
I’m also tired of the hero being the Duke of Sluts, but that’s another issue altogether. 🙂
I’d like to see some kind of rudimentary birth control addressed in historical books, as well as VD. Many heroes are male sluts until they find the heroine, yet rarely does anyone get the clap. Illegitimate offspring also don’t often come about, yet wasn’t birth control still fairly primitive 200 years ago?
I’m also tired of the hero being the Duke of Sluts, but that’s another issue altogether. 🙂
I’d like to see some kind of rudimentary birth control addressed in historical books, as well as VD. Many heroes are male sluts until they find the heroine, yet rarely does anyone get the clap. Illegitimate offspring also don’t often come about, yet wasn’t birth control still fairly primitive 200 years ago?
I’m also tired of the hero being the Duke of Sluts, but that’s another issue altogether. 🙂
I’d like to see some kind of rudimentary birth control addressed in historical books, as well as VD. Many heroes are male sluts until they find the heroine, yet rarely does anyone get the clap. Illegitimate offspring also don’t often come about, yet wasn’t birth control still fairly primitive 200 years ago?
I’m also tired of the hero being the Duke of Sluts, but that’s another issue altogether. 🙂
I’d like to see some kind of rudimentary birth control addressed in historical books, as well as VD. Many heroes are male sluts until they find the heroine, yet rarely does anyone get the clap. Illegitimate offspring also don’t often come about, yet wasn’t birth control still fairly primitive 200 years ago?
I’m also tired of the hero being the Duke of Sluts, but that’s another issue altogether. 🙂
Hi Shana! I love how you touched on a very sensitive subject with most women. I cannot wait to see how your story developes with this issue. I like when conflicts happen in a book because it gives the book more depth. It also brings out more emoitions in the story. If I get emotional and feel for the characters, it really helps me get into the story. Those are the page turners!
Hi Shana! I love how you touched on a very sensitive subject with most women. I cannot wait to see how your story developes with this issue. I like when conflicts happen in a book because it gives the book more depth. It also brings out more emoitions in the story. If I get emotional and feel for the characters, it really helps me get into the story. Those are the page turners!
Hi Shana! I love how you touched on a very sensitive subject with most women. I cannot wait to see how your story developes with this issue. I like when conflicts happen in a book because it gives the book more depth. It also brings out more emoitions in the story. If I get emotional and feel for the characters, it really helps me get into the story. Those are the page turners!
Hi Shana! I love how you touched on a very sensitive subject with most women. I cannot wait to see how your story developes with this issue. I like when conflicts happen in a book because it gives the book more depth. It also brings out more emoitions in the story. If I get emotional and feel for the characters, it really helps me get into the story. Those are the page turners!
Hi Shana! I love how you touched on a very sensitive subject with most women. I cannot wait to see how your story developes with this issue. I like when conflicts happen in a book because it gives the book more depth. It also brings out more emoitions in the story. If I get emotional and feel for the characters, it really helps me get into the story. Those are the page turners!
I love reading about thought evoking issues in my novels. If you can mix it up an education with a good time, then kudos to you. You have also chosen a very little done topic. I think it’s a good choice. Sadly, a lot of women today have miscarriages and depression as a result. Your ‘miscarriage’ story line just may touch the right person in the right way. Some one may realize they are not alone.
I love reading about thought evoking issues in my novels. If you can mix it up an education with a good time, then kudos to you. You have also chosen a very little done topic. I think it’s a good choice. Sadly, a lot of women today have miscarriages and depression as a result. Your ‘miscarriage’ story line just may touch the right person in the right way. Some one may realize they are not alone.
I love reading about thought evoking issues in my novels. If you can mix it up an education with a good time, then kudos to you. You have also chosen a very little done topic. I think it’s a good choice. Sadly, a lot of women today have miscarriages and depression as a result. Your ‘miscarriage’ story line just may touch the right person in the right way. Some one may realize they are not alone.
I love reading about thought evoking issues in my novels. If you can mix it up an education with a good time, then kudos to you. You have also chosen a very little done topic. I think it’s a good choice. Sadly, a lot of women today have miscarriages and depression as a result. Your ‘miscarriage’ story line just may touch the right person in the right way. Some one may realize they are not alone.
I love reading about thought evoking issues in my novels. If you can mix it up an education with a good time, then kudos to you. You have also chosen a very little done topic. I think it’s a good choice. Sadly, a lot of women today have miscarriages and depression as a result. Your ‘miscarriage’ story line just may touch the right person in the right way. Some one may realize they are not alone.
I like my characters to be real, which means they need issues. I appreciate authors who touch on the struggle with infertility and miscarriages, as my husband and I have been struggling to build our family for 5 years and just had back to back losses. I want to be able to relate to the characters, and I can’t relate to someone who can pop out 8 children in 10 years, without even trying. That’s not reality for most people.
I like my characters to be real, which means they need issues. I appreciate authors who touch on the struggle with infertility and miscarriages, as my husband and I have been struggling to build our family for 5 years and just had back to back losses. I want to be able to relate to the characters, and I can’t relate to someone who can pop out 8 children in 10 years, without even trying. That’s not reality for most people.
I like my characters to be real, which means they need issues. I appreciate authors who touch on the struggle with infertility and miscarriages, as my husband and I have been struggling to build our family for 5 years and just had back to back losses. I want to be able to relate to the characters, and I can’t relate to someone who can pop out 8 children in 10 years, without even trying. That’s not reality for most people.
I like my characters to be real, which means they need issues. I appreciate authors who touch on the struggle with infertility and miscarriages, as my husband and I have been struggling to build our family for 5 years and just had back to back losses. I want to be able to relate to the characters, and I can’t relate to someone who can pop out 8 children in 10 years, without even trying. That’s not reality for most people.
I like my characters to be real, which means they need issues. I appreciate authors who touch on the struggle with infertility and miscarriages, as my husband and I have been struggling to build our family for 5 years and just had back to back losses. I want to be able to relate to the characters, and I can’t relate to someone who can pop out 8 children in 10 years, without even trying. That’s not reality for most people.
We all live in the harsh glare of reality, and I do use my romance novels as a form of escapism but I appreciate when an author can use real world issues and still give me HEA.
We all live in the harsh glare of reality, and I do use my romance novels as a form of escapism but I appreciate when an author can use real world issues and still give me HEA.
We all live in the harsh glare of reality, and I do use my romance novels as a form of escapism but I appreciate when an author can use real world issues and still give me HEA.
We all live in the harsh glare of reality, and I do use my romance novels as a form of escapism but I appreciate when an author can use real world issues and still give me HEA.
We all live in the harsh glare of reality, and I do use my romance novels as a form of escapism but I appreciate when an author can use real world issues and still give me HEA.
I do like “issues” in a story. Issues frequently are informative as to how things were in history and provide insite into the characters.
I do like “issues” in a story. Issues frequently are informative as to how things were in history and provide insite into the characters.
I do like “issues” in a story. Issues frequently are informative as to how things were in history and provide insite into the characters.
I do like “issues” in a story. Issues frequently are informative as to how things were in history and provide insite into the characters.
I do like “issues” in a story. Issues frequently are informative as to how things were in history and provide insite into the characters.
I want to hear it all. Afterall, it was part of the times and a different way of looking at it than today. My mother-in-law had 7 miscarriages before finally having my husband and then she almost died in an ectopic pregnancy. Now wait for the reason she was given for losing all those children: because she had too much sex while pregnant!! I don’t know if she just lucked out with the one pregnancy or her poor husband was cut off lol.
I want to hear it all. Afterall, it was part of the times and a different way of looking at it than today. My mother-in-law had 7 miscarriages before finally having my husband and then she almost died in an ectopic pregnancy. Now wait for the reason she was given for losing all those children: because she had too much sex while pregnant!! I don’t know if she just lucked out with the one pregnancy or her poor husband was cut off lol.
I want to hear it all. Afterall, it was part of the times and a different way of looking at it than today. My mother-in-law had 7 miscarriages before finally having my husband and then she almost died in an ectopic pregnancy. Now wait for the reason she was given for losing all those children: because she had too much sex while pregnant!! I don’t know if she just lucked out with the one pregnancy or her poor husband was cut off lol.
I want to hear it all. Afterall, it was part of the times and a different way of looking at it than today. My mother-in-law had 7 miscarriages before finally having my husband and then she almost died in an ectopic pregnancy. Now wait for the reason she was given for losing all those children: because she had too much sex while pregnant!! I don’t know if she just lucked out with the one pregnancy or her poor husband was cut off lol.
I want to hear it all. Afterall, it was part of the times and a different way of looking at it than today. My mother-in-law had 7 miscarriages before finally having my husband and then she almost died in an ectopic pregnancy. Now wait for the reason she was given for losing all those children: because she had too much sex while pregnant!! I don’t know if she just lucked out with the one pregnancy or her poor husband was cut off lol.
If I read a book that is only romance (that is, only interpersonal relationships), I feel cheated. I want some meat and bones controversy and a villain. I want some conflict with my romance, but I want love to prevail. Mary Balogh used to write books like that, but in the last few years has changed her style. Carla Kelly addressed real issues of war and loss, of alcoholism and amputation, but did not lose romance. In fact, it seemed to me to enhance it. But she also has changed her style. So, I am always looking for a story of romance, but also with deeper issues involved.A
If I read a book that is only romance (that is, only interpersonal relationships), I feel cheated. I want some meat and bones controversy and a villain. I want some conflict with my romance, but I want love to prevail. Mary Balogh used to write books like that, but in the last few years has changed her style. Carla Kelly addressed real issues of war and loss, of alcoholism and amputation, but did not lose romance. In fact, it seemed to me to enhance it. But she also has changed her style. So, I am always looking for a story of romance, but also with deeper issues involved.A
If I read a book that is only romance (that is, only interpersonal relationships), I feel cheated. I want some meat and bones controversy and a villain. I want some conflict with my romance, but I want love to prevail. Mary Balogh used to write books like that, but in the last few years has changed her style. Carla Kelly addressed real issues of war and loss, of alcoholism and amputation, but did not lose romance. In fact, it seemed to me to enhance it. But she also has changed her style. So, I am always looking for a story of romance, but also with deeper issues involved.A
If I read a book that is only romance (that is, only interpersonal relationships), I feel cheated. I want some meat and bones controversy and a villain. I want some conflict with my romance, but I want love to prevail. Mary Balogh used to write books like that, but in the last few years has changed her style. Carla Kelly addressed real issues of war and loss, of alcoholism and amputation, but did not lose romance. In fact, it seemed to me to enhance it. But she also has changed her style. So, I am always looking for a story of romance, but also with deeper issues involved.A
If I read a book that is only romance (that is, only interpersonal relationships), I feel cheated. I want some meat and bones controversy and a villain. I want some conflict with my romance, but I want love to prevail. Mary Balogh used to write books like that, but in the last few years has changed her style. Carla Kelly addressed real issues of war and loss, of alcoholism and amputation, but did not lose romance. In fact, it seemed to me to enhance it. But she also has changed her style. So, I am always looking for a story of romance, but also with deeper issues involved.A
Liz, I would be hard pressed to think of a friend who hasn’t had a miscarriage. I never knew it was so common. I’m sure your friend is lucky to have you.
Liz, I would be hard pressed to think of a friend who hasn’t had a miscarriage. I never knew it was so common. I’m sure your friend is lucky to have you.
Liz, I would be hard pressed to think of a friend who hasn’t had a miscarriage. I never knew it was so common. I’m sure your friend is lucky to have you.
Liz, I would be hard pressed to think of a friend who hasn’t had a miscarriage. I never knew it was so common. I’m sure your friend is lucky to have you.
Liz, I would be hard pressed to think of a friend who hasn’t had a miscarriage. I never knew it was so common. I’m sure your friend is lucky to have you.
Kelly, I’m so sorry about your loss. I also like books that deal with realistic topics. i like light, funny books too. I hope this one is a little of both.
Kelly, I’m so sorry about your loss. I also like books that deal with realistic topics. i like light, funny books too. I hope this one is a little of both.
Kelly, I’m so sorry about your loss. I also like books that deal with realistic topics. i like light, funny books too. I hope this one is a little of both.
Kelly, I’m so sorry about your loss. I also like books that deal with realistic topics. i like light, funny books too. I hope this one is a little of both.
Kelly, I’m so sorry about your loss. I also like books that deal with realistic topics. i like light, funny books too. I hope this one is a little of both.
I love women’s issues historical romances. Lord & Lady Spy is fun and frothy, but the characters do feel grounded in real issues so you can care about them.
I love laughing–and I love frothy–but I also love real angst and real issues and real resolutions (not necessarily having the perfect HEA where no amputations occur or whathaveyou.) There is room for both in books.
My favorite authors who do this well are Anne Gracie, Eloisa James, and Lisa Kleypas. At least their historical heroines seem to act true to the period and the society; some have real illnesses and fevers that nearly kill everyone and take a LONG time to get over.
I love how all these miscarriages were happening because of women’s education and not perhaps due to lack of proper diet, exercise, and the constant corsets constricting one’s body. It would have to take an exceptional baby to overcome those odds to come out the other side, you know.
I love women’s issues historical romances. Lord & Lady Spy is fun and frothy, but the characters do feel grounded in real issues so you can care about them.
I love laughing–and I love frothy–but I also love real angst and real issues and real resolutions (not necessarily having the perfect HEA where no amputations occur or whathaveyou.) There is room for both in books.
My favorite authors who do this well are Anne Gracie, Eloisa James, and Lisa Kleypas. At least their historical heroines seem to act true to the period and the society; some have real illnesses and fevers that nearly kill everyone and take a LONG time to get over.
I love how all these miscarriages were happening because of women’s education and not perhaps due to lack of proper diet, exercise, and the constant corsets constricting one’s body. It would have to take an exceptional baby to overcome those odds to come out the other side, you know.
I love women’s issues historical romances. Lord & Lady Spy is fun and frothy, but the characters do feel grounded in real issues so you can care about them.
I love laughing–and I love frothy–but I also love real angst and real issues and real resolutions (not necessarily having the perfect HEA where no amputations occur or whathaveyou.) There is room for both in books.
My favorite authors who do this well are Anne Gracie, Eloisa James, and Lisa Kleypas. At least their historical heroines seem to act true to the period and the society; some have real illnesses and fevers that nearly kill everyone and take a LONG time to get over.
I love how all these miscarriages were happening because of women’s education and not perhaps due to lack of proper diet, exercise, and the constant corsets constricting one’s body. It would have to take an exceptional baby to overcome those odds to come out the other side, you know.
I love women’s issues historical romances. Lord & Lady Spy is fun and frothy, but the characters do feel grounded in real issues so you can care about them.
I love laughing–and I love frothy–but I also love real angst and real issues and real resolutions (not necessarily having the perfect HEA where no amputations occur or whathaveyou.) There is room for both in books.
My favorite authors who do this well are Anne Gracie, Eloisa James, and Lisa Kleypas. At least their historical heroines seem to act true to the period and the society; some have real illnesses and fevers that nearly kill everyone and take a LONG time to get over.
I love how all these miscarriages were happening because of women’s education and not perhaps due to lack of proper diet, exercise, and the constant corsets constricting one’s body. It would have to take an exceptional baby to overcome those odds to come out the other side, you know.
I love women’s issues historical romances. Lord & Lady Spy is fun and frothy, but the characters do feel grounded in real issues so you can care about them.
I love laughing–and I love frothy–but I also love real angst and real issues and real resolutions (not necessarily having the perfect HEA where no amputations occur or whathaveyou.) There is room for both in books.
My favorite authors who do this well are Anne Gracie, Eloisa James, and Lisa Kleypas. At least their historical heroines seem to act true to the period and the society; some have real illnesses and fevers that nearly kill everyone and take a LONG time to get over.
I love how all these miscarriages were happening because of women’s education and not perhaps due to lack of proper diet, exercise, and the constant corsets constricting one’s body. It would have to take an exceptional baby to overcome those odds to come out the other side, you know.
Sue, I guess the heroes have mistresses to show they are virile? Or maybe so he can give the mistress up and show he’s changed? I do think those heroes should have to woo the heroine a lot more.
Sue, I guess the heroes have mistresses to show they are virile? Or maybe so he can give the mistress up and show he’s changed? I do think those heroes should have to woo the heroine a lot more.
Sue, I guess the heroes have mistresses to show they are virile? Or maybe so he can give the mistress up and show he’s changed? I do think those heroes should have to woo the heroine a lot more.
Sue, I guess the heroes have mistresses to show they are virile? Or maybe so he can give the mistress up and show he’s changed? I do think those heroes should have to woo the heroine a lot more.
Sue, I guess the heroes have mistresses to show they are virile? Or maybe so he can give the mistress up and show he’s changed? I do think those heroes should have to woo the heroine a lot more.
Nicola, thank you so much for hosting me. I have long wanted to blog here. And yes, we are very fortunate with modern medicine. We have many more answers (and sometimes more questions too).
Nicola, thank you so much for hosting me. I have long wanted to blog here. And yes, we are very fortunate with modern medicine. We have many more answers (and sometimes more questions too).
Nicola, thank you so much for hosting me. I have long wanted to blog here. And yes, we are very fortunate with modern medicine. We have many more answers (and sometimes more questions too).
Nicola, thank you so much for hosting me. I have long wanted to blog here. And yes, we are very fortunate with modern medicine. We have many more answers (and sometimes more questions too).
Nicola, thank you so much for hosting me. I have long wanted to blog here. And yes, we are very fortunate with modern medicine. We have many more answers (and sometimes more questions too).
Thank you, Melanie. And thank you for posting here. I would love to see some of the issues you mentioned dealt with as well. I don’t know if I’m the author for all of those, but someone must be.
Thank you, Melanie. And thank you for posting here. I would love to see some of the issues you mentioned dealt with as well. I don’t know if I’m the author for all of those, but someone must be.
Thank you, Melanie. And thank you for posting here. I would love to see some of the issues you mentioned dealt with as well. I don’t know if I’m the author for all of those, but someone must be.
Thank you, Melanie. And thank you for posting here. I would love to see some of the issues you mentioned dealt with as well. I don’t know if I’m the author for all of those, but someone must be.
Thank you, Melanie. And thank you for posting here. I would love to see some of the issues you mentioned dealt with as well. I don’t know if I’m the author for all of those, but someone must be.
Thank you for having me, Patricia. I think issue books probably have fallen out of favor, but since miscarriage is only a small part of LORD AND LADY SPY, my editor was happy with it.
Thank you for having me, Patricia. I think issue books probably have fallen out of favor, but since miscarriage is only a small part of LORD AND LADY SPY, my editor was happy with it.
Thank you for having me, Patricia. I think issue books probably have fallen out of favor, but since miscarriage is only a small part of LORD AND LADY SPY, my editor was happy with it.
Thank you for having me, Patricia. I think issue books probably have fallen out of favor, but since miscarriage is only a small part of LORD AND LADY SPY, my editor was happy with it.
Thank you for having me, Patricia. I think issue books probably have fallen out of favor, but since miscarriage is only a small part of LORD AND LADY SPY, my editor was happy with it.
Thank you so much, Donna. Your reasons mirror mine exactly as to why I enjoy historical fiction.
Thank you so much, Donna. Your reasons mirror mine exactly as to why I enjoy historical fiction.
Thank you so much, Donna. Your reasons mirror mine exactly as to why I enjoy historical fiction.
Thank you so much, Donna. Your reasons mirror mine exactly as to why I enjoy historical fiction.
Thank you so much, Donna. Your reasons mirror mine exactly as to why I enjoy historical fiction.
Tammy, I adore JQ, and believe me, with a toddler, i like to escape reality too. Thanks for the comment!
Tammy, I adore JQ, and believe me, with a toddler, i like to escape reality too. Thanks for the comment!
Tammy, I adore JQ, and believe me, with a toddler, i like to escape reality too. Thanks for the comment!
Tammy, I adore JQ, and believe me, with a toddler, i like to escape reality too. Thanks for the comment!
Tammy, I adore JQ, and believe me, with a toddler, i like to escape reality too. Thanks for the comment!
No, Gail, you’re not weird. I like that plot as well. It’s popular, so if you’re weird, I guess a lot of other people are too!
No, Gail, you’re not weird. I like that plot as well. It’s popular, so if you’re weird, I guess a lot of other people are too!
No, Gail, you’re not weird. I like that plot as well. It’s popular, so if you’re weird, I guess a lot of other people are too!
No, Gail, you’re not weird. I like that plot as well. It’s popular, so if you’re weird, I guess a lot of other people are too!
No, Gail, you’re not weird. I like that plot as well. It’s popular, so if you’re weird, I guess a lot of other people are too!
Good point, Dee. I would like to see more married hero and heroines too. Ashley March’s SEDUCING THE DUCHESS was one I really enjoyed recently.
Good point, Dee. I would like to see more married hero and heroines too. Ashley March’s SEDUCING THE DUCHESS was one I really enjoyed recently.
Good point, Dee. I would like to see more married hero and heroines too. Ashley March’s SEDUCING THE DUCHESS was one I really enjoyed recently.
Good point, Dee. I would like to see more married hero and heroines too. Ashley March’s SEDUCING THE DUCHESS was one I really enjoyed recently.
Good point, Dee. I would like to see more married hero and heroines too. Ashley March’s SEDUCING THE DUCHESS was one I really enjoyed recently.
I’m sure there are examples of OCD, Sherri. I don’t think they had that diagnosis. That would be an interesting character, huh? As to eating disorders, I think that is a newer phenomenon.
I’m sure there are examples of OCD, Sherri. I don’t think they had that diagnosis. That would be an interesting character, huh? As to eating disorders, I think that is a newer phenomenon.
I’m sure there are examples of OCD, Sherri. I don’t think they had that diagnosis. That would be an interesting character, huh? As to eating disorders, I think that is a newer phenomenon.
I’m sure there are examples of OCD, Sherri. I don’t think they had that diagnosis. That would be an interesting character, huh? As to eating disorders, I think that is a newer phenomenon.
I’m sure there are examples of OCD, Sherri. I don’t think they had that diagnosis. That would be an interesting character, huh? As to eating disorders, I think that is a newer phenomenon.
I agree, Jessica, and that’s one reason my agent was hesitant to pitch LORD AND LADY SPY at first. But when she read the book, she saw it was still fun, fast-paced, and enjoyable. I think books can tackle deeper issues and be entertaining too.
I agree, Jessica, and that’s one reason my agent was hesitant to pitch LORD AND LADY SPY at first. But when she read the book, she saw it was still fun, fast-paced, and enjoyable. I think books can tackle deeper issues and be entertaining too.
I agree, Jessica, and that’s one reason my agent was hesitant to pitch LORD AND LADY SPY at first. But when she read the book, she saw it was still fun, fast-paced, and enjoyable. I think books can tackle deeper issues and be entertaining too.
I agree, Jessica, and that’s one reason my agent was hesitant to pitch LORD AND LADY SPY at first. But when she read the book, she saw it was still fun, fast-paced, and enjoyable. I think books can tackle deeper issues and be entertaining too.
I agree, Jessica, and that’s one reason my agent was hesitant to pitch LORD AND LADY SPY at first. But when she read the book, she saw it was still fun, fast-paced, and enjoyable. I think books can tackle deeper issues and be entertaining too.
Kendra, I’m so sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a child, and I am so sorry you had to experience that. I do agree that the issue should not get in the way of the love story. That is always paramount.
Kendra, I’m so sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a child, and I am so sorry you had to experience that. I do agree that the issue should not get in the way of the love story. That is always paramount.
Kendra, I’m so sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a child, and I am so sorry you had to experience that. I do agree that the issue should not get in the way of the love story. That is always paramount.
Kendra, I’m so sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a child, and I am so sorry you had to experience that. I do agree that the issue should not get in the way of the love story. That is always paramount.
Kendra, I’m so sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a child, and I am so sorry you had to experience that. I do agree that the issue should not get in the way of the love story. That is always paramount.
LOL, Melissa! The Duke of Sluts. Now VD would be an interesting issue–not if the hero or heroine was affected though! There were no cures back then.
LOL, Melissa! The Duke of Sluts. Now VD would be an interesting issue–not if the hero or heroine was affected though! There were no cures back then.
LOL, Melissa! The Duke of Sluts. Now VD would be an interesting issue–not if the hero or heroine was affected though! There were no cures back then.
LOL, Melissa! The Duke of Sluts. Now VD would be an interesting issue–not if the hero or heroine was affected though! There were no cures back then.
LOL, Melissa! The Duke of Sluts. Now VD would be an interesting issue–not if the hero or heroine was affected though! There were no cures back then.
Thank you, Sherie. I have written a lot of light, fun books, and I wanted to keep doing that but add a little depth as well.
Thank you, Sherie. I have written a lot of light, fun books, and I wanted to keep doing that but add a little depth as well.
Thank you, Sherie. I have written a lot of light, fun books, and I wanted to keep doing that but add a little depth as well.
Thank you, Sherie. I have written a lot of light, fun books, and I wanted to keep doing that but add a little depth as well.
Thank you, Sherie. I have written a lot of light, fun books, and I wanted to keep doing that but add a little depth as well.
Tara, I know a book like this would have comforted me after my miscarriage. It doesn’t dwell on the sadness. It’s part of the book, but the book also offers the reader a fun escape and hope.
Tara, I know a book like this would have comforted me after my miscarriage. It doesn’t dwell on the sadness. It’s part of the book, but the book also offers the reader a fun escape and hope.
Tara, I know a book like this would have comforted me after my miscarriage. It doesn’t dwell on the sadness. It’s part of the book, but the book also offers the reader a fun escape and hope.
Tara, I know a book like this would have comforted me after my miscarriage. It doesn’t dwell on the sadness. It’s part of the book, but the book also offers the reader a fun escape and hope.
Tara, I know a book like this would have comforted me after my miscarriage. It doesn’t dwell on the sadness. It’s part of the book, but the book also offers the reader a fun escape and hope.
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your losses. I’m sure you feel alone in this much of the time. I know when I had my miscarriage that MTV 16 and pregnant show was on, and it made me so mad. Here were all these girls who didn’t even want kids having them, and I, an adult who could provide a good home, couldn’t have one.
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your losses. I’m sure you feel alone in this much of the time. I know when I had my miscarriage that MTV 16 and pregnant show was on, and it made me so mad. Here were all these girls who didn’t even want kids having them, and I, an adult who could provide a good home, couldn’t have one.
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your losses. I’m sure you feel alone in this much of the time. I know when I had my miscarriage that MTV 16 and pregnant show was on, and it made me so mad. Here were all these girls who didn’t even want kids having them, and I, an adult who could provide a good home, couldn’t have one.
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your losses. I’m sure you feel alone in this much of the time. I know when I had my miscarriage that MTV 16 and pregnant show was on, and it made me so mad. Here were all these girls who didn’t even want kids having them, and I, an adult who could provide a good home, couldn’t have one.
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your losses. I’m sure you feel alone in this much of the time. I know when I had my miscarriage that MTV 16 and pregnant show was on, and it made me so mad. Here were all these girls who didn’t even want kids having them, and I, an adult who could provide a good home, couldn’t have one.
I love for the women to have issues in books, that makes for a better read. I am very interested in reading your book because I have never read a book about a women loosing her baby in a book. I only had one child and had some problems carring him but with today medicine we made it though and I had a beautiful baby boy who is grown now. Would love to read your book.
I love for the women to have issues in books, that makes for a better read. I am very interested in reading your book because I have never read a book about a women loosing her baby in a book. I only had one child and had some problems carring him but with today medicine we made it though and I had a beautiful baby boy who is grown now. Would love to read your book.
I love for the women to have issues in books, that makes for a better read. I am very interested in reading your book because I have never read a book about a women loosing her baby in a book. I only had one child and had some problems carring him but with today medicine we made it though and I had a beautiful baby boy who is grown now. Would love to read your book.
I love for the women to have issues in books, that makes for a better read. I am very interested in reading your book because I have never read a book about a women loosing her baby in a book. I only had one child and had some problems carring him but with today medicine we made it though and I had a beautiful baby boy who is grown now. Would love to read your book.
I love for the women to have issues in books, that makes for a better read. I am very interested in reading your book because I have never read a book about a women loosing her baby in a book. I only had one child and had some problems carring him but with today medicine we made it though and I had a beautiful baby boy who is grown now. Would love to read your book.
Kat, I could not agree more.
Kat, I could not agree more.
Kat, I could not agree more.
Kat, I could not agree more.
Kat, I could not agree more.
Diane, I usually don’t enjoy doing research, but I found this research very interesting and helpful in healing from my loss.
Diane, I usually don’t enjoy doing research, but I found this research very interesting and helpful in healing from my loss.
Diane, I usually don’t enjoy doing research, but I found this research very interesting and helpful in healing from my loss.
Diane, I usually don’t enjoy doing research, but I found this research very interesting and helpful in healing from my loss.
Diane, I usually don’t enjoy doing research, but I found this research very interesting and helpful in healing from my loss.
Oh, catslady! That’s just horrible. Poor woman. How unfair. I am glad she finally had your husband, though.
Oh, catslady! That’s just horrible. Poor woman. How unfair. I am glad she finally had your husband, though.
Oh, catslady! That’s just horrible. Poor woman. How unfair. I am glad she finally had your husband, though.
Oh, catslady! That’s just horrible. Poor woman. How unfair. I am glad she finally had your husband, though.
Oh, catslady! That’s just horrible. Poor woman. How unfair. I am glad she finally had your husband, though.
Diane, I think a lot of readers don’t want as much meat in their stories and thus the changes. I know there are authors out there still wanting to do that.
Diane, I think a lot of readers don’t want as much meat in their stories and thus the changes. I know there are authors out there still wanting to do that.
Diane, I think a lot of readers don’t want as much meat in their stories and thus the changes. I know there are authors out there still wanting to do that.
Diane, I think a lot of readers don’t want as much meat in their stories and thus the changes. I know there are authors out there still wanting to do that.
Diane, I think a lot of readers don’t want as much meat in their stories and thus the changes. I know there are authors out there still wanting to do that.
Thanks for the comment, Hellion. Yes, it’s women’s education to blame. That makes sense!
Thanks for the comment, Hellion. Yes, it’s women’s education to blame. That makes sense!
Thanks for the comment, Hellion. Yes, it’s women’s education to blame. That makes sense!
Thanks for the comment, Hellion. Yes, it’s women’s education to blame. That makes sense!
Thanks for the comment, Hellion. Yes, it’s women’s education to blame. That makes sense!
Thanks, QuiltLady. Good luck with the contest, and I’m so happy you were able to have your son.
Thanks, QuiltLady. Good luck with the contest, and I’m so happy you were able to have your son.
Thanks, QuiltLady. Good luck with the contest, and I’m so happy you were able to have your son.
Thanks, QuiltLady. Good luck with the contest, and I’m so happy you were able to have your son.
Thanks, QuiltLady. Good luck with the contest, and I’m so happy you were able to have your son.
Thank you for sharing your story, Shana. It makes it so much better that you can work some of your grief and life experience into a novel that some will read just for fun and will learn something as they go.
I am so psyched about this book, because I love political intrigue and strong female characters with the hero strong enough to welcome her! Look forward to reading more.
juleejadams (at) gmail (dot) com
Thank you for sharing your story, Shana. It makes it so much better that you can work some of your grief and life experience into a novel that some will read just for fun and will learn something as they go.
I am so psyched about this book, because I love political intrigue and strong female characters with the hero strong enough to welcome her! Look forward to reading more.
juleejadams (at) gmail (dot) com
Thank you for sharing your story, Shana. It makes it so much better that you can work some of your grief and life experience into a novel that some will read just for fun and will learn something as they go.
I am so psyched about this book, because I love political intrigue and strong female characters with the hero strong enough to welcome her! Look forward to reading more.
juleejadams (at) gmail (dot) com
Thank you for sharing your story, Shana. It makes it so much better that you can work some of your grief and life experience into a novel that some will read just for fun and will learn something as they go.
I am so psyched about this book, because I love political intrigue and strong female characters with the hero strong enough to welcome her! Look forward to reading more.
juleejadams (at) gmail (dot) com
Thank you for sharing your story, Shana. It makes it so much better that you can work some of your grief and life experience into a novel that some will read just for fun and will learn something as they go.
I am so psyched about this book, because I love political intrigue and strong female characters with the hero strong enough to welcome her! Look forward to reading more.
juleejadams (at) gmail (dot) com
Historical romance is a genre I hadn’t read in years and am just catching up on. I prefer them heavy on history. If that entails issues, fine. The comment about illness, other than ubiquitous tb, is good. Maybe hereditary diseases, such as that of George III, which we are only learning of now.
Historical romance is a genre I hadn’t read in years and am just catching up on. I prefer them heavy on history. If that entails issues, fine. The comment about illness, other than ubiquitous tb, is good. Maybe hereditary diseases, such as that of George III, which we are only learning of now.
Historical romance is a genre I hadn’t read in years and am just catching up on. I prefer them heavy on history. If that entails issues, fine. The comment about illness, other than ubiquitous tb, is good. Maybe hereditary diseases, such as that of George III, which we are only learning of now.
Historical romance is a genre I hadn’t read in years and am just catching up on. I prefer them heavy on history. If that entails issues, fine. The comment about illness, other than ubiquitous tb, is good. Maybe hereditary diseases, such as that of George III, which we are only learning of now.
Historical romance is a genre I hadn’t read in years and am just catching up on. I prefer them heavy on history. If that entails issues, fine. The comment about illness, other than ubiquitous tb, is good. Maybe hereditary diseases, such as that of George III, which we are only learning of now.
Some of my favorite historical novels have had an “issue” as an underlying theme such as drug addiction, dyslexia, physical scars or impairments, etc. I think it adds a wonderful layer to the potential development both of the characters and the story. And, it’s interesting to experience those challenges from an historical perspective and with historical treatments.
I’m sorry you experienced the miscarriage but so happy you have your toddler today!
Please enter my name in the giveaway. I’m going to read this book even if I don’t win, but if I do, that guarantees the book a place on my Keeper Shelf.
Thanks,
Laura T
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Some of my favorite historical novels have had an “issue” as an underlying theme such as drug addiction, dyslexia, physical scars or impairments, etc. I think it adds a wonderful layer to the potential development both of the characters and the story. And, it’s interesting to experience those challenges from an historical perspective and with historical treatments.
I’m sorry you experienced the miscarriage but so happy you have your toddler today!
Please enter my name in the giveaway. I’m going to read this book even if I don’t win, but if I do, that guarantees the book a place on my Keeper Shelf.
Thanks,
Laura T
heartoftexasbooks[at]yahoo[dot]com
Some of my favorite historical novels have had an “issue” as an underlying theme such as drug addiction, dyslexia, physical scars or impairments, etc. I think it adds a wonderful layer to the potential development both of the characters and the story. And, it’s interesting to experience those challenges from an historical perspective and with historical treatments.
I’m sorry you experienced the miscarriage but so happy you have your toddler today!
Please enter my name in the giveaway. I’m going to read this book even if I don’t win, but if I do, that guarantees the book a place on my Keeper Shelf.
Thanks,
Laura T
heartoftexasbooks[at]yahoo[dot]com
Some of my favorite historical novels have had an “issue” as an underlying theme such as drug addiction, dyslexia, physical scars or impairments, etc. I think it adds a wonderful layer to the potential development both of the characters and the story. And, it’s interesting to experience those challenges from an historical perspective and with historical treatments.
I’m sorry you experienced the miscarriage but so happy you have your toddler today!
Please enter my name in the giveaway. I’m going to read this book even if I don’t win, but if I do, that guarantees the book a place on my Keeper Shelf.
Thanks,
Laura T
heartoftexasbooks[at]yahoo[dot]com
Some of my favorite historical novels have had an “issue” as an underlying theme such as drug addiction, dyslexia, physical scars or impairments, etc. I think it adds a wonderful layer to the potential development both of the characters and the story. And, it’s interesting to experience those challenges from an historical perspective and with historical treatments.
I’m sorry you experienced the miscarriage but so happy you have your toddler today!
Please enter my name in the giveaway. I’m going to read this book even if I don’t win, but if I do, that guarantees the book a place on my Keeper Shelf.
Thanks,
Laura T
heartoftexasbooks[at]yahoo[dot]com
I’m kind of torn on this one. I do enjoy issue plots (though I prefer an issue -between- the characters than some ridiculous villain from stage-left creating trouble), but surprise!miscarriage plots strike a bit too close to home and often result in a DNF book.
Knowing about the miscarriage plot-line in Lord and Lady Spy -before- reading it might be enough to make the difference, however.
I would love to see more troubled marriages in romance novels that have -actual- infidelity as an issue, rather than the pretend infidelity that seems so prevalent. The heroine can be sexual, but only with the hero, even if they’ve been estranged for five or more years… it’s an extension of the ‘virgin widow’ trope that particularly frustrates me.
I’m kind of torn on this one. I do enjoy issue plots (though I prefer an issue -between- the characters than some ridiculous villain from stage-left creating trouble), but surprise!miscarriage plots strike a bit too close to home and often result in a DNF book.
Knowing about the miscarriage plot-line in Lord and Lady Spy -before- reading it might be enough to make the difference, however.
I would love to see more troubled marriages in romance novels that have -actual- infidelity as an issue, rather than the pretend infidelity that seems so prevalent. The heroine can be sexual, but only with the hero, even if they’ve been estranged for five or more years… it’s an extension of the ‘virgin widow’ trope that particularly frustrates me.
I’m kind of torn on this one. I do enjoy issue plots (though I prefer an issue -between- the characters than some ridiculous villain from stage-left creating trouble), but surprise!miscarriage plots strike a bit too close to home and often result in a DNF book.
Knowing about the miscarriage plot-line in Lord and Lady Spy -before- reading it might be enough to make the difference, however.
I would love to see more troubled marriages in romance novels that have -actual- infidelity as an issue, rather than the pretend infidelity that seems so prevalent. The heroine can be sexual, but only with the hero, even if they’ve been estranged for five or more years… it’s an extension of the ‘virgin widow’ trope that particularly frustrates me.
I’m kind of torn on this one. I do enjoy issue plots (though I prefer an issue -between- the characters than some ridiculous villain from stage-left creating trouble), but surprise!miscarriage plots strike a bit too close to home and often result in a DNF book.
Knowing about the miscarriage plot-line in Lord and Lady Spy -before- reading it might be enough to make the difference, however.
I would love to see more troubled marriages in romance novels that have -actual- infidelity as an issue, rather than the pretend infidelity that seems so prevalent. The heroine can be sexual, but only with the hero, even if they’ve been estranged for five or more years… it’s an extension of the ‘virgin widow’ trope that particularly frustrates me.
I’m kind of torn on this one. I do enjoy issue plots (though I prefer an issue -between- the characters than some ridiculous villain from stage-left creating trouble), but surprise!miscarriage plots strike a bit too close to home and often result in a DNF book.
Knowing about the miscarriage plot-line in Lord and Lady Spy -before- reading it might be enough to make the difference, however.
I would love to see more troubled marriages in romance novels that have -actual- infidelity as an issue, rather than the pretend infidelity that seems so prevalent. The heroine can be sexual, but only with the hero, even if they’ve been estranged for five or more years… it’s an extension of the ‘virgin widow’ trope that particularly frustrates me.
I enjoy reading about issues in romance novels, but I don’t want the issue to take over the story and feel like I’m reading a history textbook. I think if the issue can be used to progress the story and give the characters more depth, it’s wonderful.
I can’t wait to read Lord and Lady Spy, it sounds fantastic.
I enjoy reading about issues in romance novels, but I don’t want the issue to take over the story and feel like I’m reading a history textbook. I think if the issue can be used to progress the story and give the characters more depth, it’s wonderful.
I can’t wait to read Lord and Lady Spy, it sounds fantastic.
I enjoy reading about issues in romance novels, but I don’t want the issue to take over the story and feel like I’m reading a history textbook. I think if the issue can be used to progress the story and give the characters more depth, it’s wonderful.
I can’t wait to read Lord and Lady Spy, it sounds fantastic.
I enjoy reading about issues in romance novels, but I don’t want the issue to take over the story and feel like I’m reading a history textbook. I think if the issue can be used to progress the story and give the characters more depth, it’s wonderful.
I can’t wait to read Lord and Lady Spy, it sounds fantastic.
I enjoy reading about issues in romance novels, but I don’t want the issue to take over the story and feel like I’m reading a history textbook. I think if the issue can be used to progress the story and give the characters more depth, it’s wonderful.
I can’t wait to read Lord and Lady Spy, it sounds fantastic.
I’m like many of the readers here in that I experienced multiple miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy and yet after all of that, I have two beautiful daughters. They’re in their 20’s now and I can’t get the youngest one to leave home, but that’s another story ;o)
A great story has something to say and if issues are a part of that, then so be it. Stories that have issues of any kind thrown in though as an afterthought are usually DNFs for me. But the issues if they are integral have to be handled well or again, a DNF. However, I have to have my HEA which is a big reason why I’ve given up some authors I’d read for years. I realized that though I love reading about several characters throughout a series, I need to have that stand alone HEA at the end of each book. Maybe I’m getting old, I don’t know, but that’s become a really important part of my reading now.
I’m like many of the readers here in that I experienced multiple miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy and yet after all of that, I have two beautiful daughters. They’re in their 20’s now and I can’t get the youngest one to leave home, but that’s another story ;o)
A great story has something to say and if issues are a part of that, then so be it. Stories that have issues of any kind thrown in though as an afterthought are usually DNFs for me. But the issues if they are integral have to be handled well or again, a DNF. However, I have to have my HEA which is a big reason why I’ve given up some authors I’d read for years. I realized that though I love reading about several characters throughout a series, I need to have that stand alone HEA at the end of each book. Maybe I’m getting old, I don’t know, but that’s become a really important part of my reading now.
I’m like many of the readers here in that I experienced multiple miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy and yet after all of that, I have two beautiful daughters. They’re in their 20’s now and I can’t get the youngest one to leave home, but that’s another story ;o)
A great story has something to say and if issues are a part of that, then so be it. Stories that have issues of any kind thrown in though as an afterthought are usually DNFs for me. But the issues if they are integral have to be handled well or again, a DNF. However, I have to have my HEA which is a big reason why I’ve given up some authors I’d read for years. I realized that though I love reading about several characters throughout a series, I need to have that stand alone HEA at the end of each book. Maybe I’m getting old, I don’t know, but that’s become a really important part of my reading now.
I’m like many of the readers here in that I experienced multiple miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy and yet after all of that, I have two beautiful daughters. They’re in their 20’s now and I can’t get the youngest one to leave home, but that’s another story ;o)
A great story has something to say and if issues are a part of that, then so be it. Stories that have issues of any kind thrown in though as an afterthought are usually DNFs for me. But the issues if they are integral have to be handled well or again, a DNF. However, I have to have my HEA which is a big reason why I’ve given up some authors I’d read for years. I realized that though I love reading about several characters throughout a series, I need to have that stand alone HEA at the end of each book. Maybe I’m getting old, I don’t know, but that’s become a really important part of my reading now.
I’m like many of the readers here in that I experienced multiple miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy and yet after all of that, I have two beautiful daughters. They’re in their 20’s now and I can’t get the youngest one to leave home, but that’s another story ;o)
A great story has something to say and if issues are a part of that, then so be it. Stories that have issues of any kind thrown in though as an afterthought are usually DNFs for me. But the issues if they are integral have to be handled well or again, a DNF. However, I have to have my HEA which is a big reason why I’ve given up some authors I’d read for years. I realized that though I love reading about several characters throughout a series, I need to have that stand alone HEA at the end of each book. Maybe I’m getting old, I don’t know, but that’s become a really important part of my reading now.
I hate reading about infidelity.
I can’t wait to read Lord and Lady Spy. What could be better than a James Bond type mystery set in historical times?
I hate reading about infidelity.
I can’t wait to read Lord and Lady Spy. What could be better than a James Bond type mystery set in historical times?
I hate reading about infidelity.
I can’t wait to read Lord and Lady Spy. What could be better than a James Bond type mystery set in historical times?
I hate reading about infidelity.
I can’t wait to read Lord and Lady Spy. What could be better than a James Bond type mystery set in historical times?
I hate reading about infidelity.
I can’t wait to read Lord and Lady Spy. What could be better than a James Bond type mystery set in historical times?
I admit I mostly read romance novels for the escapism and happy endings but the very best ones that I remember and go back to again and recommend to friends are the ones that artfully combine issues and a good romance. I think there is definitely room for both types. Shana, your book sounds good I am looking forward to reading it. Thank you for the interesting and thought provoking post.
I admit I mostly read romance novels for the escapism and happy endings but the very best ones that I remember and go back to again and recommend to friends are the ones that artfully combine issues and a good romance. I think there is definitely room for both types. Shana, your book sounds good I am looking forward to reading it. Thank you for the interesting and thought provoking post.
I admit I mostly read romance novels for the escapism and happy endings but the very best ones that I remember and go back to again and recommend to friends are the ones that artfully combine issues and a good romance. I think there is definitely room for both types. Shana, your book sounds good I am looking forward to reading it. Thank you for the interesting and thought provoking post.
I admit I mostly read romance novels for the escapism and happy endings but the very best ones that I remember and go back to again and recommend to friends are the ones that artfully combine issues and a good romance. I think there is definitely room for both types. Shana, your book sounds good I am looking forward to reading it. Thank you for the interesting and thought provoking post.
I admit I mostly read romance novels for the escapism and happy endings but the very best ones that I remember and go back to again and recommend to friends are the ones that artfully combine issues and a good romance. I think there is definitely room for both types. Shana, your book sounds good I am looking forward to reading it. Thank you for the interesting and thought provoking post.
I like realistic stories with issues.
I like realistic stories with issues.
I like realistic stories with issues.
I like realistic stories with issues.
I like realistic stories with issues.
Miscarriages and infertility are sensitive topics for me right now since I am desperately trying to get pregnant at the moment… Really want a baby… Thank goodness I don’t live in that time and I have more medical help if needed…
Miscarriages and infertility are sensitive topics for me right now since I am desperately trying to get pregnant at the moment… Really want a baby… Thank goodness I don’t live in that time and I have more medical help if needed…
Miscarriages and infertility are sensitive topics for me right now since I am desperately trying to get pregnant at the moment… Really want a baby… Thank goodness I don’t live in that time and I have more medical help if needed…
Miscarriages and infertility are sensitive topics for me right now since I am desperately trying to get pregnant at the moment… Really want a baby… Thank goodness I don’t live in that time and I have more medical help if needed…
Miscarriages and infertility are sensitive topics for me right now since I am desperately trying to get pregnant at the moment… Really want a baby… Thank goodness I don’t live in that time and I have more medical help if needed…
Thank you so much for hosting me today, Word Wenches. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for hosting me today, Word Wenches. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for hosting me today, Word Wenches. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for hosting me today, Word Wenches. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for hosting me today, Word Wenches. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
In 1958 when I suffered a second miscarriage my
obstetrician called it an abortion. When I objected to the term, he said that “spontaneous abortion” was the medical term for miscarriage. My #3 was a “high risk” and he kept saying “you’ll never have this baby”. But she made it!
My doctor was as proud as I was.
In 1958 when I suffered a second miscarriage my
obstetrician called it an abortion. When I objected to the term, he said that “spontaneous abortion” was the medical term for miscarriage. My #3 was a “high risk” and he kept saying “you’ll never have this baby”. But she made it!
My doctor was as proud as I was.
In 1958 when I suffered a second miscarriage my
obstetrician called it an abortion. When I objected to the term, he said that “spontaneous abortion” was the medical term for miscarriage. My #3 was a “high risk” and he kept saying “you’ll never have this baby”. But she made it!
My doctor was as proud as I was.
In 1958 when I suffered a second miscarriage my
obstetrician called it an abortion. When I objected to the term, he said that “spontaneous abortion” was the medical term for miscarriage. My #3 was a “high risk” and he kept saying “you’ll never have this baby”. But she made it!
My doctor was as proud as I was.
In 1958 when I suffered a second miscarriage my
obstetrician called it an abortion. When I objected to the term, he said that “spontaneous abortion” was the medical term for miscarriage. My #3 was a “high risk” and he kept saying “you’ll never have this baby”. But she made it!
My doctor was as proud as I was.
I’m happy you were luckily blessed w/ baby galen & that writing this book also helped you work through some of your grief. I don’t look for books that deal w/ social issues but I don’t avoid them either. They are a part of life then (as they are now) and such are a part of the “world” in which the story is told in one way or another. I read to escape but I don’t expect paradise. However I don’t want to be preached at or hit over the head with an issue, it should be a natural part of the story being told (which is how your book sounds) without overwhelming it.
I’m happy you were luckily blessed w/ baby galen & that writing this book also helped you work through some of your grief. I don’t look for books that deal w/ social issues but I don’t avoid them either. They are a part of life then (as they are now) and such are a part of the “world” in which the story is told in one way or another. I read to escape but I don’t expect paradise. However I don’t want to be preached at or hit over the head with an issue, it should be a natural part of the story being told (which is how your book sounds) without overwhelming it.
I’m happy you were luckily blessed w/ baby galen & that writing this book also helped you work through some of your grief. I don’t look for books that deal w/ social issues but I don’t avoid them either. They are a part of life then (as they are now) and such are a part of the “world” in which the story is told in one way or another. I read to escape but I don’t expect paradise. However I don’t want to be preached at or hit over the head with an issue, it should be a natural part of the story being told (which is how your book sounds) without overwhelming it.
I’m happy you were luckily blessed w/ baby galen & that writing this book also helped you work through some of your grief. I don’t look for books that deal w/ social issues but I don’t avoid them either. They are a part of life then (as they are now) and such are a part of the “world” in which the story is told in one way or another. I read to escape but I don’t expect paradise. However I don’t want to be preached at or hit over the head with an issue, it should be a natural part of the story being told (which is how your book sounds) without overwhelming it.
I’m happy you were luckily blessed w/ baby galen & that writing this book also helped you work through some of your grief. I don’t look for books that deal w/ social issues but I don’t avoid them either. They are a part of life then (as they are now) and such are a part of the “world” in which the story is told in one way or another. I read to escape but I don’t expect paradise. However I don’t want to be preached at or hit over the head with an issue, it should be a natural part of the story being told (which is how your book sounds) without overwhelming it.
I don’t mind the issues. They are what makes the characters more human.
I don’t mind the issues. They are what makes the characters more human.
I don’t mind the issues. They are what makes the characters more human.
I don’t mind the issues. They are what makes the characters more human.
I don’t mind the issues. They are what makes the characters more human.
I like those that include “issues” depending on how they are presented and dealt with.
Robin D
robindpdx (at) yahoo (dot) com
I like those that include “issues” depending on how they are presented and dealt with.
Robin D
robindpdx (at) yahoo (dot) com
I like those that include “issues” depending on how they are presented and dealt with.
Robin D
robindpdx (at) yahoo (dot) com
I like those that include “issues” depending on how they are presented and dealt with.
Robin D
robindpdx (at) yahoo (dot) com
I like those that include “issues” depending on how they are presented and dealt with.
Robin D
robindpdx (at) yahoo (dot) com
Thank you very much for visiting the Word Wenches, Shana. I think the response shows what an interesting and thought-provoking blog piece this was. It’s been a pleasure to host you!
Thank you very much for visiting the Word Wenches, Shana. I think the response shows what an interesting and thought-provoking blog piece this was. It’s been a pleasure to host you!
Thank you very much for visiting the Word Wenches, Shana. I think the response shows what an interesting and thought-provoking blog piece this was. It’s been a pleasure to host you!
Thank you very much for visiting the Word Wenches, Shana. I think the response shows what an interesting and thought-provoking blog piece this was. It’s been a pleasure to host you!
Thank you very much for visiting the Word Wenches, Shana. I think the response shows what an interesting and thought-provoking blog piece this was. It’s been a pleasure to host you!
I like women’s issues to be addressed in my stories. I think it makes them more real to me and also helps me to understand what is motivating the heroine.
I like women’s issues to be addressed in my stories. I think it makes them more real to me and also helps me to understand what is motivating the heroine.
I like women’s issues to be addressed in my stories. I think it makes them more real to me and also helps me to understand what is motivating the heroine.
I like women’s issues to be addressed in my stories. I think it makes them more real to me and also helps me to understand what is motivating the heroine.
I like women’s issues to be addressed in my stories. I think it makes them more real to me and also helps me to understand what is motivating the heroine.
Issues are great if they create conflict and illuminate character. Clearly, I’m not against stories with issues since my last full length story dealt in part with the heroine’s infertility. I read a lot about the treatments of the time in IN THE FAMILY WAY by Judith Schneid Lewis (great reference) and others. Treatments included cold baths, abstinence (yup!), bleeding and a “lowering diet” that both could have contributed to anemia. Ah, the wonders of 19th century medicine… And they didn’t, as a rule, consider the possibility that the husband could be infertile.
Issues are great if they create conflict and illuminate character. Clearly, I’m not against stories with issues since my last full length story dealt in part with the heroine’s infertility. I read a lot about the treatments of the time in IN THE FAMILY WAY by Judith Schneid Lewis (great reference) and others. Treatments included cold baths, abstinence (yup!), bleeding and a “lowering diet” that both could have contributed to anemia. Ah, the wonders of 19th century medicine… And they didn’t, as a rule, consider the possibility that the husband could be infertile.
Issues are great if they create conflict and illuminate character. Clearly, I’m not against stories with issues since my last full length story dealt in part with the heroine’s infertility. I read a lot about the treatments of the time in IN THE FAMILY WAY by Judith Schneid Lewis (great reference) and others. Treatments included cold baths, abstinence (yup!), bleeding and a “lowering diet” that both could have contributed to anemia. Ah, the wonders of 19th century medicine… And they didn’t, as a rule, consider the possibility that the husband could be infertile.
Issues are great if they create conflict and illuminate character. Clearly, I’m not against stories with issues since my last full length story dealt in part with the heroine’s infertility. I read a lot about the treatments of the time in IN THE FAMILY WAY by Judith Schneid Lewis (great reference) and others. Treatments included cold baths, abstinence (yup!), bleeding and a “lowering diet” that both could have contributed to anemia. Ah, the wonders of 19th century medicine… And they didn’t, as a rule, consider the possibility that the husband could be infertile.
Issues are great if they create conflict and illuminate character. Clearly, I’m not against stories with issues since my last full length story dealt in part with the heroine’s infertility. I read a lot about the treatments of the time in IN THE FAMILY WAY by Judith Schneid Lewis (great reference) and others. Treatments included cold baths, abstinence (yup!), bleeding and a “lowering diet” that both could have contributed to anemia. Ah, the wonders of 19th century medicine… And they didn’t, as a rule, consider the possibility that the husband could be infertile.
The books that draw me in and keep me reading are always ones that tackle some issue that sets up obstacles for the H/H whether it is a physical one such as injury,illness or even drug addiction, mental–depression, obsession (an earlier post mentioned OCD), or social as in different cultures or religions. I also favor a couple already married who have to overcome these obstacles to keep their marriage alive and growing. Thanks for tackling the crisis of a miscarriage; it is an experience no woman ever forgets.
The books that draw me in and keep me reading are always ones that tackle some issue that sets up obstacles for the H/H whether it is a physical one such as injury,illness or even drug addiction, mental–depression, obsession (an earlier post mentioned OCD), or social as in different cultures or religions. I also favor a couple already married who have to overcome these obstacles to keep their marriage alive and growing. Thanks for tackling the crisis of a miscarriage; it is an experience no woman ever forgets.
The books that draw me in and keep me reading are always ones that tackle some issue that sets up obstacles for the H/H whether it is a physical one such as injury,illness or even drug addiction, mental–depression, obsession (an earlier post mentioned OCD), or social as in different cultures or religions. I also favor a couple already married who have to overcome these obstacles to keep their marriage alive and growing. Thanks for tackling the crisis of a miscarriage; it is an experience no woman ever forgets.
The books that draw me in and keep me reading are always ones that tackle some issue that sets up obstacles for the H/H whether it is a physical one such as injury,illness or even drug addiction, mental–depression, obsession (an earlier post mentioned OCD), or social as in different cultures or religions. I also favor a couple already married who have to overcome these obstacles to keep their marriage alive and growing. Thanks for tackling the crisis of a miscarriage; it is an experience no woman ever forgets.
The books that draw me in and keep me reading are always ones that tackle some issue that sets up obstacles for the H/H whether it is a physical one such as injury,illness or even drug addiction, mental–depression, obsession (an earlier post mentioned OCD), or social as in different cultures or religions. I also favor a couple already married who have to overcome these obstacles to keep their marriage alive and growing. Thanks for tackling the crisis of a miscarriage; it is an experience no woman ever forgets.
What a heart-felt post. I applaud you for dealing with a difficult subject so openly.
Characters are what make a book special for me. I want to care about these folks. For that to happen, for them to be “real,” they have to experience difficulties in life, just like we do.
I was interested in reading Lord and Lady Spy before your post. Now, I want to read it that much more. Thank you.
What a heart-felt post. I applaud you for dealing with a difficult subject so openly.
Characters are what make a book special for me. I want to care about these folks. For that to happen, for them to be “real,” they have to experience difficulties in life, just like we do.
I was interested in reading Lord and Lady Spy before your post. Now, I want to read it that much more. Thank you.
What a heart-felt post. I applaud you for dealing with a difficult subject so openly.
Characters are what make a book special for me. I want to care about these folks. For that to happen, for them to be “real,” they have to experience difficulties in life, just like we do.
I was interested in reading Lord and Lady Spy before your post. Now, I want to read it that much more. Thank you.
What a heart-felt post. I applaud you for dealing with a difficult subject so openly.
Characters are what make a book special for me. I want to care about these folks. For that to happen, for them to be “real,” they have to experience difficulties in life, just like we do.
I was interested in reading Lord and Lady Spy before your post. Now, I want to read it that much more. Thank you.
What a heart-felt post. I applaud you for dealing with a difficult subject so openly.
Characters are what make a book special for me. I want to care about these folks. For that to happen, for them to be “real,” they have to experience difficulties in life, just like we do.
I was interested in reading Lord and Lady Spy before your post. Now, I want to read it that much more. Thank you.
I think it’s great when a writer can put something like the issues of miscarriage and infertility into a novel in a tasteful and realistic way. It need not overwhelm the story or bring it “down”. It’s simply good to have a bit of realism even in a “feel-good” story. I look forward to reading this one.
I think it’s great when a writer can put something like the issues of miscarriage and infertility into a novel in a tasteful and realistic way. It need not overwhelm the story or bring it “down”. It’s simply good to have a bit of realism even in a “feel-good” story. I look forward to reading this one.
I think it’s great when a writer can put something like the issues of miscarriage and infertility into a novel in a tasteful and realistic way. It need not overwhelm the story or bring it “down”. It’s simply good to have a bit of realism even in a “feel-good” story. I look forward to reading this one.
I think it’s great when a writer can put something like the issues of miscarriage and infertility into a novel in a tasteful and realistic way. It need not overwhelm the story or bring it “down”. It’s simply good to have a bit of realism even in a “feel-good” story. I look forward to reading this one.
I think it’s great when a writer can put something like the issues of miscarriage and infertility into a novel in a tasteful and realistic way. It need not overwhelm the story or bring it “down”. It’s simply good to have a bit of realism even in a “feel-good” story. I look forward to reading this one.
I like the books I read to have a solid story line that revolves around a mystery, problem, search, etc. If it doesn’t have some sort of quest or issue, I find that I get bored quickly. I’m looking forward to reading your book…it looks like it will be a great story!
I like the books I read to have a solid story line that revolves around a mystery, problem, search, etc. If it doesn’t have some sort of quest or issue, I find that I get bored quickly. I’m looking forward to reading your book…it looks like it will be a great story!
I like the books I read to have a solid story line that revolves around a mystery, problem, search, etc. If it doesn’t have some sort of quest or issue, I find that I get bored quickly. I’m looking forward to reading your book…it looks like it will be a great story!
I like the books I read to have a solid story line that revolves around a mystery, problem, search, etc. If it doesn’t have some sort of quest or issue, I find that I get bored quickly. I’m looking forward to reading your book…it looks like it will be a great story!
I like the books I read to have a solid story line that revolves around a mystery, problem, search, etc. If it doesn’t have some sort of quest or issue, I find that I get bored quickly. I’m looking forward to reading your book…it looks like it will be a great story!
I’m not so much for ISSUES in my romance books…if I want to read about Issues of the Day I’ll find enough info on websites or other printed material like the newspapers…I like romances to be just about the romance.
I’m not so much for ISSUES in my romance books…if I want to read about Issues of the Day I’ll find enough info on websites or other printed material like the newspapers…I like romances to be just about the romance.
I’m not so much for ISSUES in my romance books…if I want to read about Issues of the Day I’ll find enough info on websites or other printed material like the newspapers…I like romances to be just about the romance.
I’m not so much for ISSUES in my romance books…if I want to read about Issues of the Day I’ll find enough info on websites or other printed material like the newspapers…I like romances to be just about the romance.
I’m not so much for ISSUES in my romance books…if I want to read about Issues of the Day I’ll find enough info on websites or other printed material like the newspapers…I like romances to be just about the romance.
Enjoyed your blog today…I don’t usually think of big-time issues occurring in that time period so was interesting to read what you said.
Enjoyed your blog today…I don’t usually think of big-time issues occurring in that time period so was interesting to read what you said.
Enjoyed your blog today…I don’t usually think of big-time issues occurring in that time period so was interesting to read what you said.
Enjoyed your blog today…I don’t usually think of big-time issues occurring in that time period so was interesting to read what you said.
Enjoyed your blog today…I don’t usually think of big-time issues occurring in that time period so was interesting to read what you said.
Well I have never thought about what it would have ment to a 19th century woman dealing with a miscarriage. I have many friends that have experienced the loss of a miscarriage and have had medical help and now have wonderful healthy babies. How awful to have been blamed as the cause for loosing your baby.
I usually enjoy books to be light and humorous, I work at a cancer center and see a lot of life’s ugly so a book is a great way for me to escape. Sometimes we just need a little dose of a HEA =)
Well I have never thought about what it would have ment to a 19th century woman dealing with a miscarriage. I have many friends that have experienced the loss of a miscarriage and have had medical help and now have wonderful healthy babies. How awful to have been blamed as the cause for loosing your baby.
I usually enjoy books to be light and humorous, I work at a cancer center and see a lot of life’s ugly so a book is a great way for me to escape. Sometimes we just need a little dose of a HEA =)
Well I have never thought about what it would have ment to a 19th century woman dealing with a miscarriage. I have many friends that have experienced the loss of a miscarriage and have had medical help and now have wonderful healthy babies. How awful to have been blamed as the cause for loosing your baby.
I usually enjoy books to be light and humorous, I work at a cancer center and see a lot of life’s ugly so a book is a great way for me to escape. Sometimes we just need a little dose of a HEA =)
Well I have never thought about what it would have ment to a 19th century woman dealing with a miscarriage. I have many friends that have experienced the loss of a miscarriage and have had medical help and now have wonderful healthy babies. How awful to have been blamed as the cause for loosing your baby.
I usually enjoy books to be light and humorous, I work at a cancer center and see a lot of life’s ugly so a book is a great way for me to escape. Sometimes we just need a little dose of a HEA =)
Well I have never thought about what it would have ment to a 19th century woman dealing with a miscarriage. I have many friends that have experienced the loss of a miscarriage and have had medical help and now have wonderful healthy babies. How awful to have been blamed as the cause for loosing your baby.
I usually enjoy books to be light and humorous, I work at a cancer center and see a lot of life’s ugly so a book is a great way for me to escape. Sometimes we just need a little dose of a HEA =)
Books on emotional subjects not only entertain, but can be very thought- provoking. The facts are part of everyday life and may help in promoting understanding of what individuals are actually dealing with.
Books on emotional subjects not only entertain, but can be very thought- provoking. The facts are part of everyday life and may help in promoting understanding of what individuals are actually dealing with.
Books on emotional subjects not only entertain, but can be very thought- provoking. The facts are part of everyday life and may help in promoting understanding of what individuals are actually dealing with.
Books on emotional subjects not only entertain, but can be very thought- provoking. The facts are part of everyday life and may help in promoting understanding of what individuals are actually dealing with.
Books on emotional subjects not only entertain, but can be very thought- provoking. The facts are part of everyday life and may help in promoting understanding of what individuals are actually dealing with.