tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post4862437764366159027..comments2024-03-22T03:27:19.859-04:00Comments on Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors: What is the Appeal of the Scottish Hero?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914920560584429315noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-39781985943534843492012-01-03T07:03:56.143-05:002012-01-03T07:03:56.143-05:00that's great Grace, i love to give it to my fr...that's great Grace, i love to give it to my friend, there are so many of friend will love to get it ;)Eli Yantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207823134263812836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-19330412621842445302012-01-02T23:21:55.307-05:002012-01-02T23:21:55.307-05:00Great post! I think I'm in a Highland sort of ...Great post! I think I'm in a Highland sort of mood now:)<br /><br />yadkny@hotmail.com*yadkny*https://www.blogger.com/profile/11009997492532854307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-91304360770027183582012-01-02T19:21:35.602-05:002012-01-02T19:21:35.602-05:00Barbara, zillions of readers agree with you, so yo...Barbara, zillions of readers agree with you, so you must be on to something!<br /><br />Lil, you make my point with a lot fewer words than I needed. Well said.Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-29485290773210925892012-01-02T18:09:06.019-05:002012-01-02T18:09:06.019-05:00The Scottish are a pretty hardy people and who wou...The Scottish are a pretty hardy people and who wouldn't want a hero to have all of the determination, strength, capability and sense that we attribute to such a people?<br /><br />little lamb lst at yahoo dot comLilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13680968217522258788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-42880963108530066132012-01-02T17:48:06.819-05:002012-01-02T17:48:06.819-05:00I've always enjoyed the Scottish hero, there&#...I've always enjoyed the Scottish hero, there's just something about those rugged men, with their lovely brogue and their kilts that I can't get enough of.<br /><br />Barbed1951 at aol dot comBarbara E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10042665559975481397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-28792463356117062052012-01-02T16:42:13.417-05:002012-01-02T16:42:13.417-05:00Nynke, I think the DNA findings surprised a lot of...Nynke, I think the DNA findings surprised a lot of people. What I want to know is do we have much Italian (Roman) DNA in the mix, or did those bad boys mostly take their marbles and go home? <br /><br />Tara--the character traits business is mostly me overgeneralizing, but there's some basis in historical scholarship for it too. <br /><br />Callie--Do like everybody tells you to and start with Edinburgh. There's so much there, and much of it is free and easily walkable. There are a ton of tours leaving from Edinburgh too... You're making my feet itchy!<br /><br />Eli, maybe we'll keep you in the drawing and you can give a copy to a friend if you win. You can never have too many Virtuosos. <br /><br />Diane D, you and me both. It was odd how easy it was to write a Scottish hero AND his family. <br /><br />Rough, sturdy and warm, like some wools, Sara. Not a bad combination on a chilly night. <br /><br />Greetings, Melanie! I think YOU ought to have a bash or two, and thanks for stopping by. <br /><br />Cheryl, three things: the accent, the kilt, the wee dram.<br /><br />Maria, the second photo in the blog is of Balmoral, the "hideaway" Albert built for Victoria and their children (seven when the castle was finished, nine in all). No wonder she loved Scotland... and you can stay on grounds there in various cottage now, something I'd love to do again.<br /><br />catslady, my theory is full of holes of course. An emphasis on hard work and family is as Asian Pacific as it is Scottish. Maybe these are qualities immigrants have or emphasize when they're in a new land because they enhance the chances of success?<br /><br />Shana, we must plan a research trip, and Robin, thanks for dropping in.Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-16019977241893903062012-01-02T16:34:42.789-05:002012-01-02T16:34:42.789-05:00Hi Grace.I have always wanted to visit Scotland. L...Hi Grace.I have always wanted to visit Scotland. Love books set there and Highlanders are amazing. <br />Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot]comCrystalGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613282698726922126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-11893003474468051722012-01-02T16:30:32.957-05:002012-01-02T16:30:32.957-05:00Christine, up until about a hundred years ago, the...Christine, up until about a hundred years ago, there were three languages spoken in Scotland. Scottish, a Teutonic, lowland language, English, and Scottish Gaelic. I hadn't realized there was a Scottish language, though as far as I can tell, that one died out, while the Gaelic lives on.Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-15189514089128181032012-01-02T14:58:50.375-05:002012-01-02T14:58:50.375-05:00Grace, you don't have to convince me! I visite...Grace, you don't have to convince me! I visited the Highlands about 14 years ago and fell in love with it. Just beautiful and the people are some of the finest I've met.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-32020890867443420352012-01-02T14:24:52.779-05:002012-01-02T14:24:52.779-05:00Great post, love Scottish heroes!
robindpdx(at)ya...Great post, love Scottish heroes!<br /><br />robindpdx(at)yahoo(dot)comRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141075205838780110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-20526122290254509682012-01-02T14:09:45.576-05:002012-01-02T14:09:45.576-05:00Historicals and Highlanders - two of my favorite o...Historicals and Highlanders - two of my favorite or one in the same sometimes lol. If I didn't know better I'd think I was from Scottish stock from my parent's values seem the same lol.<br /><br />catslady5(at)aol.comcatsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-32176763973817987762012-01-02T13:33:01.442-05:002012-01-02T13:33:01.442-05:00I just love the Scottish accent, that one is reall...I just love the Scottish accent, that one is really addictive.Dannyfiredragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00758161984765233117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-22063573981588262482012-01-02T12:59:52.178-05:002012-01-02T12:59:52.178-05:00Great post Grace! And congrats to Mia for her new ...Great post Grace! And congrats to Mia for her new release! Woo hoo!Sidney Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09414594062638098061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-38929511687651286482012-01-02T12:48:36.099-05:002012-01-02T12:48:36.099-05:00I know that Kilts and the accent are big draws for...I know that Kilts and the accent are big draws for the Scottish hero and I admit I like them too but I think I'm just really attracted to the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands...something about the green grass, the rivers, the hills and the mountains just speaks to my soul. <br /><br />No need to enter me for a copy of Virtuoso as I have a copy already.<br /><br />junegirl63 at gmail dot comMaria D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05747214324745625853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-10980700686548424232012-01-02T11:32:07.453-05:002012-01-02T11:32:07.453-05:00Two things. The accent and the kilt. Gotta love &#...Two things. The accent and the kilt. Gotta love 'em!Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-26272439775522306142012-01-02T11:24:00.396-05:002012-01-02T11:24:00.396-05:00Hello Grace! Hello Mia!
WOW!
Both of you in the ...Hello Grace! Hello Mia!<br /><br />WOW!<br /><br />Both of you in the same 'room' with me [I love my imagination]!<br /><br />Grace you never fail to 'inform' and 'educate' and this post is proof. I have now learned so much about them men in kilts, and I thank you!<br /><br />Mia, I think you should have these 'bashes' more often :)<br /><br />MelMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01007305817916683756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-46953443982487798122012-01-02T11:22:26.518-05:002012-01-02T11:22:26.518-05:00Those Scottish men are rough around the edges and ...Those Scottish men are rough around the edges and there's something very sexy about that. The accent doesn't hurt either. Great blog party today, Mia!Sara Humphreyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225281337599318528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-11466724877097084272012-01-02T10:23:13.212-05:002012-01-02T10:23:13.212-05:00Hi Mia and Grace, I love reading about these gorge...Hi Mia and Grace, I love reading about these gorgeous, sexy and fearless Highlanders. I love to follow their battles, roam their castles, and eventually end up in their beds (figuratively speaking of course). <br /><br />Thanks for offering such a generous giveaway.<br /><br />dpd333 (at) aol dot comDiane D - Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09257503725180545601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-88343471968865734842012-01-02T10:15:25.489-05:002012-01-02T10:15:25.489-05:00Hi Mia and Grace,
yeah, definitely agreed, scotti...Hi Mia and Grace,<br /><br />yeah, definitely agreed, scottish hero is an alpha, bossy, strong character, possesive, sexy, temper,can't deniable and have a soft heart.i always loved scottish hero ;)<br /><br />dont count me on the drawing of virtuoso's book, i have it and i really love this book. <br /><br />you're so great Grace ;)Eli Yantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207823134263812836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-21599508728022098252012-01-02T10:12:53.296-05:002012-01-02T10:12:53.296-05:00I love Scotland, and plan a trip there in the next...I love Scotland, and plan a trip there in the next couple of years. I especially like men in kilts. Great post.Calliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109239327871560240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-58648886096153146212012-01-02T10:01:42.909-05:002012-01-02T10:01:42.909-05:00Terrific post! Love the consideration of the chara...Terrific post! Love the consideration of the character values of the Scottish hero rather than his brawny physique and the history interwoven with those values.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575273412481715206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-68277379522854453822012-01-02T09:58:13.837-05:002012-01-02T09:58:13.837-05:00Hi Grace,
what an interesting post! Your analysis...Hi Grace,<br /><br />what an interesting post! Your analysis of what's so appealing about Scots is a real eye-opener. Your comment about Norwegian DNA in Wales suprised me at first, but it makes sense: Norwegian Vikings first settled in Ireland, and crossed the Irish Sea again to settle in parts of western England and Scotland as well as Wales.<br /><br />By the way, no need to include me in any of the draws: I've already got all the prizes! I loved your whole trilogy, Grace, and Mia, you know what I think about your books ;).Nynkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-14534630325283230262012-01-02T09:54:24.906-05:002012-01-02T09:54:24.906-05:00I think what adds to the whole Scotland/highlander...I think what adds to the whole Scotland/highlander theme is the language, clothes and setting. Kilts, bonnie lassies and castles- what more could you ask for, maybe besides a real highlander to warm your bed ;-) Happy New Years ladies.<br /><br />your1chef at aol dot comChristine A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01553284005066708383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-71858108745366704842012-01-02T09:19:57.482-05:002012-01-02T09:19:57.482-05:00Great post Mia and Grace! I love learning more abo...Great post Mia and Grace! I love learning more about the origins of something, whether it's a race of people, a saying, a recipe--whatever. Fascinating!<br /><br />Mia, congrats on your newest release! Loved seeing it on the B&N shelf.Tracey Devlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893860773314837424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-90897983832719931972012-01-02T09:09:46.622-05:002012-01-02T09:09:46.622-05:00Anon and May, I think the terrain and the competen...Anon and May, I think the terrain and the competence of the Scot (of either gender is related). It isn't a land that suffers fools, and the lightweights were genetically weeded out many winters ago. <br /><br />Bonnie, I tend to fall for individual heroes more than entire nationalities, but I know what you mean about that English reserve. I think Ireland will always have its fans, and it certainly doesn't lack for appeal among contemporary romance readers. My own roots are as Scottish as they are anything, so maybe that explains part of the appeal for me.Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.com