tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post3517588093844440114..comments2023-10-22T03:44:10.146-04:00Comments on Fierce Romance: Guest: R.L. Syme & The Outcast HighlanderVonda Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-5761769082975150732014-01-03T18:29:31.264-05:002014-01-03T18:29:31.264-05:00Waving! Loved reading through the comments. As you...Waving! Loved reading through the comments. As you know, Scots in hero form are my favorite kind of hero. ;) I do wish you the very best with lots of sales. Some times the prize is a lot more appreciated if we have to work extra hard to get it. Huggles on a job well done.Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-34610437936061358332014-01-03T16:37:54.416-05:002014-01-03T16:37:54.416-05:00Thank you so much, everyone.
Mairi, I've foun...Thank you so much, everyone.<br /><br />Mairi, I've found that, as well. In fact, the first time I had a discussion about this with someone, they couldn't even remember who he was in Braveheart. I guess because I admire what he did (and he had SO much to lose), I remember him more from the stories of history than I do others who were turned into legends.<br /><br />In fact, there is significant evidence (despite what some Braveheart fans would like to think) that Wallace was not the architect of Stirling Bridge at all, but that it was de Moray and his band of guerella fighters who came up with the plans, based on the difference between the battle strategies at places like Falkirk (where we know Wallace had more of a hand, and because de Moray was dead by then).<br /><br />Anyway, it's great to meet a fellow history lover. My second Highlander book has much more of Andrew de Moray in it, and either the second or the third book will have the battle of Stirling Bridge in it (still not finished plotting timelines for the end of book two yet). I'm very much looking forward to putting more Andrew de Moray on the page. :)<br /><br />Thanks again, everyone, for stopping by! It was so much fun to be here.Gossip Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12606755973767030017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-26391113757503424912014-01-03T06:41:15.679-05:002014-01-03T06:41:15.679-05:00R.L., it's my experience that very few people ...R.L., it's my experience that very few people have even heard of de Moray, but as you say, he was a major player and great hero of the first Scottish War of Independence. I've never understood why Wallace and Bruce are so well known, but de Moray is not. I love that you honored him.<br />I'm not sure I have a favorite element of romance novels. But if I had to pin something down, it would be the relationships between family and friends. For good or ill, they bring a 'life' to romance stories that no other element can manage.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09662077274942155406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-76014666024923702282014-01-02T21:47:51.815-05:002014-01-02T21:47:51.815-05:00Congratulations on the release! Great interview!Congratulations on the release! Great interview!Lanihttp://www.lbjoramo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-77163247547035937902014-01-02T21:17:34.398-05:002014-01-02T21:17:34.398-05:00Loved your interview and adore the story and your ...Loved your interview and adore the story and your cover! Mary Marvellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015719890476028848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-64042808838840530732014-01-02T17:27:23.292-05:002014-01-02T17:27:23.292-05:00Oh thank you so much, Becca! That's so sweet o...Oh thank you so much, Becca! That's so sweet of you! I can't wait to dive into your series and experience all the Highland greatness! Thank you for being our guest today!<br /><br />Thanks also to everyone who has visited and commented!Vonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-2979386036704091702014-01-02T17:22:12.646-05:002014-01-02T17:22:12.646-05:00Great interview and the book sounds wonderful!
Lik...Great interview and the book sounds wonderful!<br />Liked and Shared on FB!<br /><br />Normanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-33222683442231431252014-01-02T17:06:09.819-05:002014-01-02T17:06:09.819-05:00Congratulations on your release, Becca! I'm lo...Congratulations on your release, Becca! I'm looking forward to reading The Outcast Highlander!Amy Jareckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228735893610373995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-5423391874501153922014-01-02T16:43:31.054-05:002014-01-02T16:43:31.054-05:00Thank you so much, everyone. And to those of you w...Thank you so much, everyone. And to those of you who are picking up the book, thank you as well. Wow. What gracious responses.<br /><br />I love all the answers to my question... so many different answers, and yet all incredible parts of the romance arc. That's what I love the most--there's so much capacity for incredible story.<br /><br />To answer some questions:<br /><br />I'm planning seven books in the series, but am open to more. I'm also planning at least two prequel novellas and potentially two more interim novellas. The timeline of the series runs from 1296 to 1328 (all the way through the first war of Scottish Independence). But one of my critique partners asked me, if I love this family so much, why not just keep going after 1328, so I may consider that, too. :) But seven novels planned so far in the series just about these characters.<br /><br />Someone asked if Malcolm would have his own book. He definitely will. In fact, his book is planned to come out third (so, hopefully, around July or August of 2014) and is my absolute favorite storyline so far. Malcolm has such an interesting personality... his love story will definitely be full of both passion an melancholy.<br /><br />Thank you again, everyone who's stopped by to read the interview. I'm so excited to get a chance to talk to so many fans of the genre. I am a huge fan of Vonda's books, so if you're visiting this blog, you already have good taste. :) I can't live up to her, but I do love to read her books. Thank you, all, for stopping by to read my interview!<br /><br />-Becca (R.L. Syme)Gossip Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12606755973767030017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-72065586193630625722014-01-02T15:42:58.039-05:002014-01-02T15:42:58.039-05:00I have to admit that i havent read you before but ...I have to admit that i havent read you before but i seriously love finding a new author. To me it is like finding a new treasure to enjoy over and over with each new book. This book looks very good and one i look forward to reading.<br /><br />Rhonda Kirby<br />Gypsyrk7@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-48281161340955073962014-01-02T15:36:51.838-05:002014-01-02T15:36:51.838-05:00Great interview!
Answering your question! The bes...Great interview! <br />Answering your question! The best part for me is feeling the anticipation of what will happen next to the characters and getting slowly hooked to their adventure!<br />nlaverdure88@videotron.caAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10561872846516178442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-88637526535955326492014-01-02T15:28:43.691-05:002014-01-02T15:28:43.691-05:00What a wonderfully comprehensive interview, ladies...What a wonderfully comprehensive interview, ladies! Very enjoyable. Congrats on the new release, R.L. To answer your question, I always love the moment the hero and heroine realize they can't live without each other and tell each other so. We know it's going to happen, but every author orchestrates that moment in different ways. Always a treat. Best to you and your writing, R.L.!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-62111309785412607982014-01-02T14:25:22.417-05:002014-01-02T14:25:22.417-05:00Since history is basically written by the conquero...Since history is basically written by the conquerors, I love that you took a more obscure historically known part and made a story that includes its relevance at the time. <br /><br /> Interesting about Pelican and self-publishing. <br /><br />To answer your question, I like the HEA the best---not the newest HEA, 'for now.' It helps me to believe in lasting love. But I must say that I do like the journey as well, especially when I can relate to a conflict. <br /><br />So will Malcolm have a future story?Julie Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242380140265459688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-10243082496598968492014-01-02T14:25:07.863-05:002014-01-02T14:25:07.863-05:00I loe the history with the story, a solid HEA, and...I loe the history with the story, a solid HEA, and an epilogue never hurts. dstoutholcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715837468307132294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-81925704644032127692014-01-02T13:51:33.311-05:002014-01-02T13:51:33.311-05:00I love the cover. You said you plan a prequel nove...I love the cover. You said you plan a prequel novella and one other sequel, how many novels do you see in the series?Linda Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07290703660068761055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-82783440385029398192014-01-02T13:03:58.665-05:002014-01-02T13:03:58.665-05:00Highland stories are so exciting and yours sounds ...Highland stories are so exciting and yours sounds wonderful. Enjoyed the interview and signed up to follow your blog. Would love to read your book.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452647254238228624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-8364552072545666982014-01-02T12:54:40.713-05:002014-01-02T12:54:40.713-05:00Great interview and love the cover...Great interview and love the cover...Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01730010305476651517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-32455557172175633092014-01-02T12:54:16.699-05:002014-01-02T12:54:16.699-05:00That's a great interview. I love Scottish his...That's a great interview. I love Scottish history.Carole St-Laurenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941223844222435796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-13542942565936573202014-01-02T12:46:46.950-05:002014-01-02T12:46:46.950-05:00I enjoyed the interview. I agree completely with d...I enjoyed the interview. I agree completely with doing both kinds of publishing. I love working with a publisher, but I also am very happy with self-publishing. How awesome is it that authors have so many options these days?<br /><br />In answer to your question, my favorite element is the angst, the conflict. I'm a bit sadistic, and I love watching characters suffer and earn their HEA :)Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-5942593474488641422014-01-02T12:42:37.987-05:002014-01-02T12:42:37.987-05:00Thank you so much, everyone! I love Vonda's qu...Thank you so much, everyone! I love Vonda's questions so much... this was such a fun interview!Gossip Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12606755973767030017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-69076996189028624982014-01-02T12:32:45.320-05:002014-01-02T12:32:45.320-05:00Just wanted to drop in and say hello. My favorite ...Just wanted to drop in and say hello. My favorite part of a romance is the happy ending. I also like good dialogue. Your characters sound fascinating. Good luck with the book.Carly Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18236823971323039071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-30460021974356295672014-01-02T12:19:20.380-05:002014-01-02T12:19:20.380-05:00Great interview! Congrats on the new book!Great interview! Congrats on the new book!Dawn Marie Hamilronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366244357545585183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-69342387280782354972014-01-02T12:16:04.105-05:002014-01-02T12:16:04.105-05:00It's so interesting that you self-publish and ...It's so interesting that you self-publish and have a major publisher, too! Enjoyed the interview very much, and the book sounds complex and interesting.C. T. Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056021289925210090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-75948980067124118192014-01-02T11:17:17.013-05:002014-01-02T11:17:17.013-05:00Wonderful interview! Your book sounds awesome! Can...Wonderful interview! Your book sounds awesome! Can't wait to read it! Tweeted as well.Lana Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07713767217491873759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-54336890488864032812014-01-02T11:15:14.706-05:002014-01-02T11:15:14.706-05:00I'm so happy for you and I can't wait to r...I'm so happy for you and I can't wait to read this book! Good luck in it's sales! Sarah Hosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244603481471171862noreply@blogger.com