tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post3852633916788963728..comments2024-03-26T16:52:31.007-05:00Comments on Smart Girls Read Romance: Where Do Our Story Ideas Come From? -- by Vonnie DavisJoan Reeveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17622809465767116747noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-80047641138713081402014-04-14T08:28:46.231-05:002014-04-14T08:28:46.231-05:00Vonnie, first of all, I'm thankful you are can...Vonnie, first of all, I'm thankful you are cancer free. Since cancer is a constant threat in my husband's family, it's heartening to hear survivor stories. Second, that's an absolutely fabulous story of the genesis of a book--and what a hunky Scot on the cover.Joan Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17622809465767116747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-82542302728848324302014-03-27T18:52:20.868-05:002014-03-27T18:52:20.868-05:00Vonnie, What an amazing story about how your book ...Vonnie, What an amazing story about how your book came to be. I'm glad you stayed strong and beat the big C. Paty Jagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257614436422105729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-1627096213644371192014-03-27T16:48:42.857-05:002014-03-27T16:48:42.857-05:00Honest, Beth, I'm not nuts. LOL Weird things j...Honest, Beth, I'm not nuts. LOL Weird things just seem to happen to me. Thanks for leaving a comment.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-43725465808003113452014-03-27T16:47:12.092-05:002014-03-27T16:47:12.092-05:00A few people have suggested that the bear must be ...A few people have suggested that the bear must be my totem. Well, I'm so dumb, I had to look up what a totem meant. LOL Thanks for stopping in!Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-77052523318606144022014-03-27T12:18:04.185-05:002014-03-27T12:18:04.185-05:00Vonnie, I've heard some fascinating how storie...Vonnie, I've heard some fascinating how stories came to be, even have some of my own, but this one is really up there. Wow.Beth Trisselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13742049964476824594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-65607030784189224512014-03-27T09:55:35.058-05:002014-03-27T09:55:35.058-05:00Wow! That's awesome. Scary but again, somethin...Wow! That's awesome. Scary but again, something wonderful came out of something bad. Can't wait to read it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960483227319392804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-35138474793777224082014-03-27T09:35:14.402-05:002014-03-27T09:35:14.402-05:00Oh, I love you, too, Calisa. They looked like glow...Oh, I love you, too, Calisa. They looked like glowing yellow spots. But when I went looking for a picture to show you all what I saw, the best I could find was this. But the spots I saw were oval and glowed...and I was sure I had lost my mind. Well...maybe I have, but we don't need to do there now, do we??? ((HUGS))Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-74196342416647710552014-03-27T09:31:59.917-05:002014-03-27T09:31:59.917-05:00Beppie, the book comes out August 19th. But you ca...Beppie, the book comes out August 19th. But you can pre-order it now. My heroes come to me in the strangest of ways. My heroines I have to work for and it takes me a while to get to know them. But, oh, those men...they charge right into my mind full of sex appeal and attitude.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-76290638006445016712014-03-27T08:11:52.570-05:002014-03-27T08:11:52.570-05:00I always smile when I hear of how a hero--any hero...I always smile when I hear of how a hero--any hero--comes to you, Vonnie. :) I'm so, so glad the cancer is gone! But those glowing things...do they look a little like glowing boobs or butt to anyone else? *snort* Glad they were just eyes! Love ya, babe.Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-55084531955009924542014-03-26T22:46:14.127-05:002014-03-26T22:46:14.127-05:00There's a wonderful story. Now I'll have t...There's a wonderful story. Now I'll have to read your book . . .Beppie Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14585518256785448583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-43750253305371920432014-03-26T21:41:36.627-05:002014-03-26T21:41:36.627-05:00Well, thanks Angels, you are pretty amazing yourse...Well, thanks Angels, you are pretty amazing yourself. I'm glad you didn't think me a complete nut for sharing my story. I almost hesitated to tell it all for fear I'd be labeled as that crazy lady who writes books.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-18870177608506179462014-03-26T21:39:37.328-05:002014-03-26T21:39:37.328-05:00Oh Paisley, Calvin would roar with laughter. Altho...Oh Paisley, Calvin would roar with laughter. Although we usually go most everywhere together, so he'd be in the front seat, constantly glancing over his shoulder. "Why are all those men following us?" I'd be my usual clueless self...LOL...and say, "Beats me."Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-3443709469751209192014-03-26T19:22:06.213-05:002014-03-26T19:22:06.213-05:00Vonnie, you are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Thank you for shari...Vonnie, you are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Thank you for sharing your story.Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-1330270866425361812014-03-26T19:05:16.492-05:002014-03-26T19:05:16.492-05:00You better be careful where you drive that car wi...You better be careful where you drive that car with that bumper sticker, Vonnie. You may bring a parade home with you like the Pied Piper and Calvin may shack his head while he is laughing. ;)Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-78258490067118354882014-03-26T16:31:02.999-05:002014-03-26T16:31:02.999-05:00Dear C.C...((HUGS)) Health changes can be scary. A...Dear C.C...((HUGS)) Health changes can be scary. As I was going through the surgery and post op treatments, I chose not to tell my editors at The Wild Rose Press, for whom I was writing at the time. I did not want special treatment. During that time I edited a novella that won first place in the NERFA (national excellence in romantic fiction award) and a 95,000 word romantic suspense that won the HOLT medallion award of merit in two categories. I did not tell Rhonda, who heads The Wild Rose Press until the worst of my treatments were over. Why? My writing kept me sane. I wanted to dwell on the bad and I think that's human nature, but if I told no one at The Wild Rose Press then my deadlines remained a very real obligation....something for me to focus on instead of me. <br /><br />Your creativity will return. In fact, it's probably there, waiting patiently for you to open the door to let it back in. Granted, you might not write at the speed you did before, but you might write with greater depth or with a sweeter sense of humor. I hope you enjoy my story. Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-32830522545900596152014-03-26T14:39:16.987-05:002014-03-26T14:39:16.987-05:00Thank you for sharing! I was recently diagnosed wi...Thank you for sharing! I was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (still weird for me to say it) and I am encouraged and strengthened by your personal journey. I've had quite a time keeping my concentration on writing and wondered if my creativity was tapped. Again, thank you for shining a light and giving hope that inspiration comes in all shapes and forms. Entranced by the premise of your new Highlander story, I have my copy pre-ordered and look forward to seeing it drop into my Kindle. C.C. Wileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16866802853927751974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-51046672486408793452014-03-26T12:49:37.518-05:002014-03-26T12:49:37.518-05:00He was quite bossy on having his story told a cert...He was quite bossy on having his story told a certain way, let me tell you. And when the editor started messing with the story, he raged at me. LOL I had to explain that I wasn't too happy about her demands either. He and I worked out a plan...and kept in all she wanted deleted. We just placed it in other chapters, is smaller segments and so far, so good. I allowed the heroine's grandma to be my alter-ego. Except for being skinny and wiry, she is me...and stole lots of my one-liners.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-63583778686556139042014-03-26T12:44:49.404-05:002014-03-26T12:44:49.404-05:00Don't you love when that happens, Deb? I was l...Don't you love when that happens, Deb? I was listening to a song on the car radio the other day and an entire scene unfolded in front of me. I nearly wrecked the car. I need a bumper sticker that reads: Caution: Driver of this car is a writer plotting her next sex scene. Whoot!!!Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-4259642943505292222014-03-26T12:42:42.152-05:002014-03-26T12:42:42.152-05:00Paisley, how blessed you are by all this. My Calvi...Paisley, how blessed you are by all this. My Calvin is always saying we haven't yet learned all the intricacies of the mind, how it works, the memories it passes on from one generation to another. I think he may be right. Your connection to Mary Kirke is a treasure.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-53617027631090891812014-03-26T11:57:43.780-05:002014-03-26T11:57:43.780-05:00Vonnie, no one will ever have a "where did yo...Vonnie, no one will ever have a "where did your idea come from?" story to top this one! I remember your cancer experience but never heard about the bear. He must be quite a hero!Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-26587503739921902372014-03-26T11:54:37.741-05:002014-03-26T11:54:37.741-05:00Mine usually come from a situation, but I've b...Mine usually come from a situation, but I've been known to take one look at a picture and suddenly I have it. I think that's my favorite...naked guy in a bathtub...that was the best...had me laughing and imagining all sorts of ways he got there and she walked in.debjuliennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589450489846794211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-46924748879607115322014-03-26T11:39:41.644-05:002014-03-26T11:39:41.644-05:00Vonnie, your visitors are always such a delight an...Vonnie, your visitors are always such a delight and I am thinking you should write a book about an author who has these uninvited guests in the middle of the night. <br /><br />My stories come from my great, great grandmother Mary Kirke. I discovered she lives in my head with my muse when I started writing sentences verbatim to what she wrote in her stories all those years ago. She is the first woman to have stories published in a magazine. When I read her first story, I was stunned to see it was so similar to my story and two of her sentences read exactly as mine, it was a shock - to say the least. And, that particular story of hers was about her life. What I wrote was so similar to what she had lived and written about, that I asked the person who came to speak to my land chapter about past lives if I inherited my g, g, grandmother's memories. She thought I had inherited her. I have no explanation as to where my stories come from or why I am bent on this timeperiod, but if it keeps Mary Kirke happy and talking, then I intend to keep feeding and pampering her. ;)Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-61866591238831244282014-03-26T10:41:47.242-05:002014-03-26T10:41:47.242-05:00Thank you, Mary. You're very kind. All those o...Thank you, Mary. You're very kind. All those old sayings...those song lyrics of years ago...often hold some truth. For me, it's look for the silver lining. My silver lining happened to be wearing a kilt. LOLVonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-74830683808772457792014-03-26T10:08:31.057-05:002014-03-26T10:08:31.057-05:00Absolutely loved your story, Vonnie! You are an am...Absolutely loved your story, Vonnie! You are an amazing woman to have gone through so much and then create these fantastic stories. I am so looking forward to reading this book. :)Mary Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999861032120466782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-87486691081655457992014-03-26T08:53:02.407-05:002014-03-26T08:53:02.407-05:00Joanne, it's not easy telling people these glo...Joanne, it's not easy telling people these glowing eyes came into your mind and waited for the right time to morph into a bear and then shifted into a hunky Scot who told you this story. I mean, when you do, their eyes dart around, no doubt looking for the nearest Exit sign. Thanks for popping in and reading my true, but weird tale. (((HUGS))) to you, too, darlin'.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.com