tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post8491196342659162018..comments2023-04-18T06:17:15.652-07:00Comments on HarlequinJunkie Romance Reviews: SPOTLIGHT & Giveaway: Girl Behind the Scandalous Reputation by Michelle ConderUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-27236885997240596042012-05-21T17:30:05.479-07:002012-05-21T17:30:05.479-07:00I often like a shy heroine with core reserves of s...I often like a shy heroine with core reserves of strength but sassy makes for zippy dialogue. Thanks for the blog post Michelle and Sara.Fiona Marsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483455541888759566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-32564542461800171172012-05-20T21:59:17.515-07:002012-05-20T21:59:17.515-07:00Hi Bas1chs, hadn't thought of that but yes, I ...Hi Bas1chs, hadn't thought of that but yes, I like the fact that both the hero and heroine bring things out in the other that no one else does. <br /><br />And i know what you mean with the covers. It's hard to beat the gorgeous UK and Australian cover!Michelle Conderhttp://www.michelleconder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-46473362812092440802012-05-20T19:45:48.163-07:002012-05-20T19:45:48.163-07:00I like my heroines sassy, but shy as well. I prefe...I like my heroines sassy, but shy as well. I prefer a balance - or a heroine who can be one way with her hero but might not be with others.<br /><br />And I love the covers, but compared to the UK and Australia covers, the US cover is lacking in my opinion. Interesting...bas1chshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946827524183942266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-10315997244363780482012-05-20T16:01:20.056-07:002012-05-20T16:01:20.056-07:00Hi Stacie D, I think what I love about the sassy h...Hi Stacie D, I think what I love about the sassy heroine is that they say things I wouldn't dare to say outloud! At one point in the novel Lily gets so tired of Tristan's attitude towards her she just says what she thinks and I LOVED writing those scenes! <br /><br />Hope you the book!Michelle Conderhttp://www.michelleconder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-88740069711510951652012-05-20T15:54:22.647-07:002012-05-20T15:54:22.647-07:00Hey Rebe, I am such a mood reader and I have my fa...Hey Rebe, I am such a mood reader and I have my favourite authors for each mood I'm in. Do you have the same thing going on?Michelle Conderhttp://www.michelleconder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-37638856347463468342012-05-20T15:46:54.590-07:002012-05-20T15:46:54.590-07:00Thanks Sasha, I love the covers as well. The girl ...Thanks Sasha, I love the covers as well. The girl on the UK and Australian one really reminds me of Lily and the US one is great because it's from a scene in the book. And unexpected vulnerabilities are the best. When writing GBSR Lily has a vulnerability that blew me away when it came to light.Michelle Conderhttp://www.michelleconder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-21152607070300507202012-05-20T15:39:19.375-07:002012-05-20T15:39:19.375-07:00Oh Sophie, I couldn't agree more. The transfor...Oh Sophie, I couldn't agree more. The transformation of a character is soooo satisfying!Michelle Conderhttp://www.michelleconder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-87173033208233354912012-05-20T15:33:07.707-07:002012-05-20T15:33:07.707-07:00Hi Natalija - Believability is a big factor when i...Hi Natalija - Believability is a big factor when it comes to heroines. That's why the best kick-ass ones for me come with other sides to their character and have a good reason as to why they are so tough. And there's nothing better than a quiet heroine who steps up when the going gets tough!Michelle Conderhttp://www.michelleconder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-60916068906292662382012-05-20T15:29:13.376-07:002012-05-20T15:29:13.376-07:00Hi Marybelle, thanks for posting. Witty is great. ...Hi Marybelle, thanks for posting. Witty is great. I am a fan of a heroine who can hold her own with a good quip. And intelligence and the ability to love fully - absolutely!Michelle Conderhttp://www.michelleconder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-60050018815958773552012-05-20T13:28:52.084-07:002012-05-20T13:28:52.084-07:00I usually prefer sassy heroines. I am shy so I lik...I usually prefer sassy heroines. I am shy so I like to read about sassy women. <br /><br />The book sounds lovely, Michelle.<br /><br />geishasmom73 AT yahoo DOT comStacieDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-76470524241391952612012-05-20T09:14:21.276-07:002012-05-20T09:14:21.276-07:00I like my heroines shy and sassy, depending on my ...I like my heroines shy and sassy, depending on my mood!Rebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521312146915448887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-24346950429459052042012-05-20T07:26:25.990-07:002012-05-20T07:26:25.990-07:00I think heroines and heroes that are a mix of shy,...I think heroines and heroes that are a mix of shy, sexy and sassy are the best. Shy in an unexpected way is sometimes the best. Looking forward to reading your book. LOVE the M&B cover. :DSasha Hhttp://www.twitter.com/CaribbeanAccentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-78882869661551814852012-05-20T06:54:36.645-07:002012-05-20T06:54:36.645-07:00Mmmm thats a toughie. I think its the journey of s...Mmmm thats a toughie. I think its the journey of starting of one way then growing into another so a shy heroine that gains self-confidence so towards the end of the book becomes a little bit sassy :)Sophienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-6725220673785574012012-05-20T03:32:13.242-07:002012-05-20T03:32:13.242-07:00Great post, thank you for sharing, ladies! I'm...Great post, thank you for sharing, ladies! I'm not a big fan of kick-ass, spunky or fearless heroines. I prefer intelligent, shy or even quiet and sweet ones. I find them to be more believable & easier to relate to.Natalijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157583437320090608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-8755039672347622332012-05-20T00:44:37.893-07:002012-05-20T00:44:37.893-07:00I like my heroine to be intelligent & witty. S...I like my heroine to be intelligent & witty. She loves with all her heart.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-2454936571994606422012-05-19T23:56:53.104-07:002012-05-19T23:56:53.104-07:00Hi Shelley, Paula and Evleen! Loved your comments....Hi Shelley, Paula and Evleen! Loved your comments. I think you're right Shelley, in that a heroine can have moments of self-doubt (don't we all!) but it's important to understand your own self-worth and that comes from self-confidence. And I'm fond of Paula's kick-ass girls... and agree, they're tough to write. Evleen, my current heroine has followed the life path her mother wanted for her (poor background, didn't want her to make the same mistakes) and part of her life journey is to discover what SHE wants to do. A theme close to my own heart!<br />My favourite heroinese also know how to love unconditionally (or at least learn this life lesson), are very loyal friends and have forgiving natures!Michelle Conderhttp://www.michelleconder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-67310297524355498452012-05-19T23:21:37.866-07:002012-05-19T23:21:37.866-07:00Hello Michelle I think my heroine should be shy , ...Hello Michelle I think my heroine should be shy , sexy and sassy and to be their own person with self confidence to be whoever they want to be.Evleen Rashoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-6120204093939639982012-05-19T22:11:38.299-07:002012-05-19T22:11:38.299-07:00Hi Michelle and congrats on your first book! Am l...Hi Michelle and congrats on your first book! Am loving the revamped UK covers ;-) Am currently hooked on kick-ass heroines who are still vulnerable beneath all the toughness (difficult to write without turning into a cliche but some authors can do it extremely well!).Paula Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540937055235807673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374354574659960501.post-77994488681873163482012-05-19T21:26:48.043-07:002012-05-19T21:26:48.043-07:00My heroine should be all those things you listed. ...My heroine should be all those things you listed. Above all, she should be self confident, although, moments of self doubt are allowed. Thanks!Shelley Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928991413598113194noreply@blogger.com