tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post8690242893608543903..comments2024-03-24T12:25:03.858-04:00Comments on Not Another Romance Blog: Interview & Giveaway with Vanessa KellyRitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02204042949680975830noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-55119196223976247012011-05-27T01:03:59.115-04:002011-05-27T01:03:59.115-04:00Thanks for the interesting interview and best of l...Thanks for the interesting interview and best of luck with your projects! I like having a "different type" of hero and love that you did the research.<br />My question is, did you know when you created Bathsheba that she would have her redemption? I'm writing a series of contemporary romances involving a family (isn't it great when you get to revisit old friends?), but there are two characters I really don't like. I don't know if I could write their stories. <br />I'm reading Jo Beverley's An Unlikely Countess, with an unconventional cast of characters. Thanks--juleejadams@gmail.comJulee J. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074318571722993020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-36739129176476298512011-05-24T22:43:40.942-04:002011-05-24T22:43:40.942-04:00I am very intrigued that Bathsheba was a villianes...I am very intrigued that Bathsheba was a villianess in Sex and The Single Earl (just the title makes me want to read that one!), and now I have to read both books to learn about her! I also want to read Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris, and am reading The Land of Painted Caves by Jean Auel.<br /><br />Robindpdx (at) yahoo (dot) comRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141075205838780110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-71001566104874369542011-05-21T21:51:22.214-04:002011-05-21T21:51:22.214-04:00There are some good books that come out in may. i...There are some good books that come out in may. i am looking forward to read Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris, Midnights wild passion by anna campbell, and when you dare by lori foster. <br />thank you for the giveaway and would love to win.<br />christinebails@yahoo.comChrisbailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211119853890993337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-33994160346936180542011-05-21T20:25:13.128-04:002011-05-21T20:25:13.128-04:00Hi Vanessa, excited to read My Favorite Countess! ...Hi Vanessa, excited to read My Favorite Countess! Another May release I am looking forward to is Emma WIldes' One Whisper Away!<br /><br />delilah0180ATyahooDOTcommrsshukrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081541541853441228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-25089101968612495882011-05-21T10:34:00.669-04:002011-05-21T10:34:00.669-04:00Thanks, fsbuchler! I can assure you that My Favor...Thanks, fsbuchler! I can assure you that My Favorite Countess is just as hot as Sex And The Single Earl! It was fun to redeem Bathsheba, so I hope she lives up to your expectations.<br /><br />JenM, I worked with a researcher on the medical stuff because I wanted to get it right. It was really a fascinating if horrifying topic to research.Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-10516102024233388232011-05-21T04:00:37.127-04:002011-05-21T04:00:37.127-04:00It's hard to find Regencies where one of the l...It's hard to find Regencies where one of the leads is a "normal" person but that is one of my favorite tropes so I definitely want to read this. As a Labor/Delivery nurse myself, whenever I read a historical where medicine is included, especially childbirth, I always have to wince, but I'm also fascinated by it. Best wishes on the book. <br /><br />Jen at delux dot comJenMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381388317577838604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-56363080671097896352011-05-21T02:35:05.633-04:002011-05-21T02:35:05.633-04:00Hi Vanessa, I am so looking forward to "My Fa...Hi Vanessa, I am so looking forward to "My Favorite Countess." Especially since "Sex and the Single Earl" really burned up the sheets, on paper as well as at my house! (HEHEHE)<br /><br />I'm very curious to see how your are going to turn the villainess from that book into the heroine of this one. A mighty challenge, and I am sure you will pull it off very well.<br /><br />The books I am looking forward to reading soon start with yours, of course, but I also can't wait for Julia Quinn's first in her new "Smith-Smythe series, "Almost Like Heaven." Those girls were crying out to have their stories told!fsbuchlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928364594015643639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-81457325613121510492011-05-20T23:29:32.935-04:002011-05-20T23:29:32.935-04:00Thanks for stopping by, Di!
Jen B., doctors could...Thanks for stopping by, Di!<br /><br />Jen B., doctors could do very well in the Regency period, especially doctors who treated aristocrats. But they were still professional men who had to work to earn a living, so, yes. They were not at the top of the pecking order.Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-10797909888875650332011-05-20T23:27:16.452-04:002011-05-20T23:27:16.452-04:00Jeanne M, thank you for your wonderful response. ...Jeanne M, thank you for your wonderful response. The series will not actually come to an end until October 2012, which is when the Christmas book will be published. In the meantime, I will be doing at least one novella to fill in the gap, with characters from the series. I'm pretty sure that some secondary characters will be playing major roles in that novella.<br /><br />One medical fact that really surprised me was that forceps were invented by a French Huegenot family back in the 17th century. A family of doctors, they handed down the secret for 150 years. Midwifery was actually an incredibly political and competitive practice during the 17th and 18th century as midwives, physicians, and surgeons vied for patients. Fascinating history!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing that great story about your sons!Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-70977687828814237802011-05-20T22:42:49.218-04:002011-05-20T22:42:49.218-04:00In the past couple of years I have read a lot of h...In the past couple of years I have read a lot of historicals. I love the Regency period because people were still so proper but the stories are about the sordid little dirty bits! I love that John is a doctor instead of gentry. The idea that having to earn your money was beneath those that were entailed is so fascinating. And it is even more interesting to consider that doctors weren't considered top of the pecking order in that society. Thanks for the giveaway.<br />jepebATverizonDOTnetJen B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04737375224830943067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-48230401424431781632011-05-20T20:58:56.208-04:002011-05-20T20:58:56.208-04:00I just started reading 'The Little Women Lette...I just started reading 'The Little Women Letters' by Gabrielle Donnelly. But Regencys are my favorites. I've got several in my TBR pile: Johanna Lindsey's 'No Choice But Seduction', Mary Balogh's Huxtable Family series. I definitly have to try one of yours!<br />sallans d at yahoo dot comDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621358091229477687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-60753973259848542262011-05-20T20:47:13.383-04:002011-05-20T20:47:13.383-04:00Hi Vanessa -
Thanks for the great interview. I ...Hi Vanessa - <br /><br />Thanks for the great interview. I was really interested on your take of secondary characters. I loved Mastering the Marquess and can't wait to read My Favorite Countess and "meet" Meredith and Stephen again. I know you'll be wrapping up this series with your Christmas story but have you ever considered having a secondary character "appear" in a new series as well? I think it would be interesting to read a book in an unrelated series for a secondary character to reappear with a more substantial role.<br /><br />In Sex and the Single Earl Bathsheba was a character that was easy to dislike and I can't wait to read her "true" story especially since many people hide their true selves to protect themselves.<br /><br />Because of past history it's hard to believe that my two sons were born in a "lying-in" hospital in the 1970's that was considered the most respected hospital in Rhode Island for critical care births. It's really amazing how far medical practice has become not just from the time period of My Favorite Countess but from the 1970's until today. Without the care my sons received at Providence Lying-In Hospital neither of my sons would be alive today. Since then they have changed the name to Womens & Infants Hospital and it is located in the same complex as Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Childrens Hospital. <br /><br />While you were doing research for the story was there one fact that you had a hard time believing when you learned about medical practice at the time?<br /><br />I'm sorry that this series will be ending the end of the year but looking forward to another great series beginning next year. Thanks for the many hours of wonderful reading that your stories have provided to your readers like me.Jeanne Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111451097520221555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-71045476768422042432011-05-20T19:19:10.869-04:002011-05-20T19:19:10.869-04:00Sheree, you are absolutely correct. The lying-in ...Sheree, you are absolutely correct. The lying-in hospitals were often a hotbed of infection since beds and linens weren't necessarily cleaned, nor did doctors wash their hands. Not that private physicians did either - I actually have a scene in the book that depicts that.<br /><br />Maureen, I wait with bated breath for every Loretta Chase book!Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-49298256064345317742011-05-20T16:58:23.317-04:002011-05-20T16:58:23.317-04:00Hi Vanessa,
Congratualtions on your new book. I d...Hi Vanessa,<br />Congratualtions on your new book. I do like the aristocratic heroes but it is nice to see a different type of hero sometimes. I don't think it's out until summer but I am looking forward to Loretta Chase's new book.<br />mce1011 AT aol DOT comMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-9301198560049318422011-05-20T16:54:04.027-04:002011-05-20T16:54:04.027-04:00A few books I'm looking forward to reading:
- ...A few books I'm looking forward to reading:<br />- "Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart" by Sarah MacLean<br />- "Cloudy with a Chance of Marriage"<br />by Kieran Kramer<br />- "My Favorite Countess" by Vanessa Kelly (of course)<br />- "Midnight's Wild Passion" by Anna Campbell<br /><br />As I recall, women who stayed out of hospitals were more likely to survive childbirth since back in the day, "gentlemen" were assumed to have clean hands regardless what they were doing beforehand. Wasn't this how Joseph Lister made his mark?Shereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205244523389110839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-87543977409093393852011-05-20T16:27:43.362-04:002011-05-20T16:27:43.362-04:00Chelsea, I've heard lots about the Darcy book....Chelsea, I've heard lots about the Darcy book. I'll be interested to hear what you think!Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-87558408673639619462011-05-20T16:05:58.884-04:002011-05-20T16:05:58.884-04:00Hi, Vanessa! Great interview! This month I am most...Hi, Vanessa! Great interview! This month I am most looking forward to reading The Truth About Mr. Darcy by Susan Adriani-- which I just got in the mail today! Yea! :-)<br /><br />justforswag(AT)yahoo(DOT)comChelsea B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-6944926507076180192011-05-20T15:31:52.573-04:002011-05-20T15:31:52.573-04:00Hi Dalila! Great list! I just saw Tiffany Clare ...Hi Dalila! Great list! I just saw Tiffany Clare last week - I think her book is going to be great.<br /><br />gamistress, Anna's books should always be at the top of everyone's TBR, and I love Sally's Naked series.Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-46300496350401592922011-05-20T15:23:14.457-04:002011-05-20T15:23:14.457-04:00Hey Vanessa, congrats on the release :) I think a ...Hey Vanessa, congrats on the release :) I think a doctor hero makes for a great change. While I would love to read your release, I have to be honest and admit that Anna Cambell's newest Midnight's Wild Passion is burning up my TBR pile (hopefully this wknd I'll be able to relax and enjoy it cover to cover) and I'm anxiously awaiting the releases of Elizabeth Boyle's Lord Langley is Back in Town & Sally MacKenzie's The Naked King (love the humor they add to their books).gamistress66https://www.blogger.com/profile/15832851155052440683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-16574431758055229272011-05-20T14:11:29.474-04:002011-05-20T14:11:29.474-04:00Good afternoon ladies!
Great interview, thanks for...Good afternoon ladies!<br />Great interview, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />I find the methods of midwifery back in the day was a difficult thing. If you had a doctor with feelings, meaning he actually cared, you were very lucky. Otherewise you hoped for the best.I really felt bad for the women, what they must of felt and gone through. <br />I'm happy I live in modern times!<br /><br />Hmmm.....I have one heck of a list. My TBR pile is really out of control, but I just can't help myself! LOL!<br />Here's a small list of what I'm dying to get my hands on.<br /><br />Besides MY FAVORITE COUNTESS, I have THE SECRET DIARIES OF A GOVERNESS by Tiffany Clare, RIPE FOR PLEASURE by Isobel Carr, TOO WICKED TO LOVE by Debra Mullins and LORD LANGLEY IS BACK IN TOWN by Elizabeth Boyle.<br /><br />Thank you! <br />Have an awesome day!<br /><br />DNodrog3(at)aol(dot)comDalila G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-35030099106228131742011-05-20T13:13:05.196-04:002011-05-20T13:13:05.196-04:00Johanna, there are some great books out this month...Johanna, there are some great books out this month. I've got both Sarah and Anna's at the top of my list. And I'm so happy you loved Sex and the Single Earl!<br /><br />Jena, Kim's book sounds great, doesn't it?Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-81398838895834399282011-05-20T12:59:55.648-04:002011-05-20T12:59:55.648-04:00Vanessa - I look forward to reading your latest re...Vanessa - I look forward to reading your latest release and your upcoming short story e-book. I'm also anxious to read Kimberly Killion's CARIBBEAN SCOT, which comes out today.<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway! <br />jenalang@live.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094824193241306565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-67990817322254791612011-05-20T12:50:36.343-04:002011-05-20T12:50:36.343-04:00A lot of terrific books out this month. I'm lo...A lot of terrific books out this month. I'm looking forward to reading Your book of course. I loved Sex and the Single Earl and this new one sounds so amazing and different. I'm a big Anna Campbell fan so Midnights Wild Passion is on my wish list and Sarah Macleans Eleven Scandels looks great too! There is also Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris that I'm wanting to read. Thanks for the awesome interview today!<br /><br />evjochum[AT]aol[DOT]comJohanna R Jochumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163503051698410332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-57863180979815614582011-05-20T11:16:30.893-04:002011-05-20T11:16:30.893-04:00Hi LilMissMolly! Yes, cohorts and sidekicks are e...Hi LilMissMolly! Yes, cohorts and sidekicks are essential, aren't thy?Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-68476598847234521432011-05-20T10:46:31.634-04:002011-05-20T10:46:31.634-04:00Hi Vanessa. Love your books. Like you, I really en...Hi Vanessa. Love your books. Like you, I really enjoy unsung secondary characters. What would Stephanie Plum books be without all her cohorts? With the historical fiction books, you need those families and friends to make the characters seem real.<br />lvsgund at gmail.comLilMissMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847160970054624743noreply@blogger.com