tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post8536633064612030352..comments2024-03-22T03:27:19.859-04:00Comments on Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors: On Trying New Things (with ARC Giveaway!)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914920560584429315noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-26287317588839557152014-04-30T12:05:50.113-04:002014-04-30T12:05:50.113-04:00girlygirlhoosier52, you were chosen as the winner-...girlygirlhoosier52, you were chosen as the winner--congrats! Please email me at theresa @ theresaromain .com (without spaces) to claim your prize.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-8349979191698452432014-04-30T12:05:04.073-04:002014-04-30T12:05:04.073-04:00Thanks, everyone, for your comments! I'm so gl...Thanks, everyone, for your comments! I'm so glad I'm not alone in finding it difficult to try new things (unless we're talking about new books). <br /><br />The winner, as chosen by random.org, is girlygirlhoosier52. Congratulations! Please email me at theresa @ theresaromain .com (without spaces) to claim your ARC of To Charm a Naughty Countess.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-43802814273155041922014-04-30T11:48:29.276-04:002014-04-30T11:48:29.276-04:00So if you're caught by surprise, you can wing ...So if you're caught by surprise, you can wing it and do just fine? That's wonderful! Maybe we're not always better off with more time to prepare (and get nervous).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-54757481834119652492014-04-30T11:47:16.457-04:002014-04-30T11:47:16.457-04:00Jmcgaugh, agreed. If a big party's going on, I...Jmcgaugh, agreed. If a big party's going on, I'd rather hang out in the kitchen and check out that new recipe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-43075118541689383222014-04-30T11:45:28.524-04:002014-04-30T11:45:28.524-04:00Nice! I bet it's fun to go out to dinner with ...Nice! I bet it's fun to go out to dinner with you. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-62265145371979515212014-04-30T09:03:53.198-04:002014-04-30T09:03:53.198-04:00I have terrible stage fright when speaking in fron...I have terrible stage fright when speaking in front of people. If I just go up and not think about what I am going to say, I do great, but let me over think things and my mind goes blank. raquel36m (at) gmail (dot) come. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16486993582821362182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-44263066348618864112014-04-30T03:08:20.934-04:002014-04-30T03:08:20.934-04:00I'd say a little bit of both. I don't have...I'd say a little bit of both. I don't have that much time to try new foods but if I find a really great looking recipe, I'll give it a whirl. Mostly it's when I go out and see something fun on the menu.Anita H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01792035507419624618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-8638397959922598832014-04-29T22:11:51.233-04:002014-04-29T22:11:51.233-04:00I like trying some kinds of new things, like new r...I like trying some kinds of new things, like new recipes. I definitely don't like to do anything new that draws the attention of other people.<br />jmcgaugh (at) semo (dot) edujmcgaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932827218529724266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-57952222210301648842014-04-29T14:10:08.441-04:002014-04-29T14:10:08.441-04:00That sounds like a blend of crafts and baking, whi...That sounds like a blend of crafts and baking, which would intimidate me too. How did they turn out? I bet your granddaughter loved them!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-15646685947559087722014-04-29T14:08:59.717-04:002014-04-29T14:08:59.717-04:00Marie, congratulations! Glad you've found some...Marie, congratulations! Glad you've found something that brings you so much joy. What kind of concerts are your favorite to attend?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-51892622805058155262014-04-29T14:08:27.397-04:002014-04-29T14:08:27.397-04:00Anita, that's really fun. Do you enjoy cooking...Anita, that's really fun. Do you enjoy cooking new foods too, or do you prefer to find a new dish at a restaurant?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-72197121692171436532014-04-29T14:07:04.329-04:002014-04-29T14:07:04.329-04:00Thanks, Martha! Hope you enjoy it. I'm not big...Thanks, Martha! Hope you enjoy it. I'm not big on trying new things either--except for books. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-30696166752084132662014-04-28T23:01:05.598-04:002014-04-28T23:01:05.598-04:00My most recent daunting trying something new was t...My most recent daunting trying something new was to make lollipop cookies for a granddaughter's birthday! Seriously - I found that intimidating! and just had to take a deep breath and get started. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-35849824051282097122014-04-28T22:45:59.531-04:002014-04-28T22:45:59.531-04:00I wish I tried more new things! But, recently, I ...I wish I tried more new things! But, recently, I have started attending as many concerts as I can. I had forgotten how much I love this and I am so happy to embrace this part of myself again!!!Marie Campbellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-36891646032974504342014-04-28T22:25:59.663-04:002014-04-28T22:25:59.663-04:00With the exception of bugs/critters, I'm alway...With the exception of bugs/critters, I'm always willing to try new foods and experiment with new dishes. There are so many different flavors in the world, I wish I could try a little bit of everything! But that's as courageous as I go. For all other things in life, I'm don't branch out much.<br /><br />thebigbluewall77 at gmail dot comAnita H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01792035507419624618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-59467681721921770422014-04-28T21:44:45.447-04:002014-04-28T21:44:45.447-04:00No, I'm not big on trying new things! This boo...No, I'm not big on trying new things! This book sounds really good, I'm putting it on the wish list.<br /><br />mlawson17 at Hotmail dot comMartha Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042754635352542051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-58836232484288340312014-04-28T21:38:00.439-04:002014-04-28T21:38:00.439-04:00I wouldn't say I'm big on trying new thing...I wouldn't say I'm big on trying new things either. Though the biggest changes in my life--getting married, buying a house, having a child--were new things that I welcomed. So maybe it depends whether change comes on our timeline or not!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-72797112291403485422014-04-28T21:35:51.092-04:002014-04-28T21:35:51.092-04:00Tina, there are a lot of like-minded folks on this...Tina, there are a lot of like-minded folks on this thread! I wonder if we readers tend to prefer less change? After all, change is a distraction from getting lost in a story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-43134121721129596602014-04-28T21:34:25.581-04:002014-04-28T21:34:25.581-04:00Your grandkids must love outings with you! Not onl...Your grandkids must love outings with you! Not only trying out new places, but generously leaving the spotlight for them. (Right? That's the way I like to think of it.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-19651592572841488142014-04-28T21:31:39.473-04:002014-04-28T21:31:39.473-04:00What a great handle, regencygirl01. :) Yeah, I ten...What a great handle, regencygirl01. :) Yeah, I tend to hang back too. Or as I like to put it, "observe."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-37753442208372621862014-04-28T21:29:48.400-04:002014-04-28T21:29:48.400-04:00A new book is one of my favorite new things to try...A new book is one of my favorite new things to try. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-63273257538298299112014-04-28T19:04:37.642-04:002014-04-28T19:04:37.642-04:00I am not big on trying new things, I tend to shy a...I am not big on trying new things, I tend to shy away from big changes<br /><br />sheryll1974@netscape.netsherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844227512492204333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-23402910158177755742014-04-28T17:44:38.268-04:002014-04-28T17:44:38.268-04:00I do not like to try new things, I like things to ...I do not like to try new things, I like things to stay the same, I don't like change, but it happens around me all the time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697675408517392391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-12749749909471706392014-04-28T16:57:27.093-04:002014-04-28T16:57:27.093-04:00I am the hang back type of gal also. I will try ne...I am the hang back type of gal also. I will try new places to eat and places to go with the Grandkids, but I will not stand in front of an audience or crowd for anything. I am terrified of making a fool of myself, always have been. )-;Bogimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478081037442096750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-47173442560071376242014-04-28T16:46:13.889-04:002014-04-28T16:46:13.889-04:00I tend to hang back, not big on trying new things
...I tend to hang back, not big on trying new things<br />catlover0112 at yahoo dot comregencygirl01https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319337324420048712noreply@blogger.com