tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post8545295605114476252..comments2023-10-22T03:44:10.146-04:00Comments on Fierce Romance: How Amusing!Vonda Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-57656896576079196712010-07-14T12:38:30.640-04:002010-07-14T12:38:30.640-04:00Paisley, wow thanks!! Absolutely about NS. I was d...Paisley, wow thanks!! Absolutely about NS. I was depressed for 2 weeks after watching the movie The Notebook. While I thought it was beautiful and well done, I never want to watch another of the movies based on his books and I could never read one of his books. I'd have to go on antidepressants. LOL<br /><br />There are times, however, when I do like to put emotional moments into my stories, like at the dark moment, but they're generally not sad and depressing. Just emotional. And of course I always need the happy ending!Nicole Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535088964454920083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-41219849027539125832010-07-13T23:09:16.804-04:002010-07-13T23:09:16.804-04:00You're not my teacher at the moment so I'm...You're not my teacher at the moment so I'm not really kissing up when I say this, but what you said to me in answering my post shows me how brilliant you are. :) Exactly as I feel when I find the humor. I'd so much rather smile, chuckle or out and out laugh than cry. Like Nicholas Sparks makes me cry and friend Anne-Marie said but he brings out the emotions - not the kind I want when I read... I've had enough of the sad kind and would rather spend my reading time smiling, chuckling or out and out laughing.Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-83964890666402489602010-07-13T23:07:08.815-04:002010-07-13T23:07:08.815-04:00Caroline, absolutely! It seems that balance is nee...Caroline, absolutely! It seems that balance is needed in most cases, and adds to a story.Nicole Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535088964454920083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-20070627096688081842010-07-13T23:05:13.488-04:002010-07-13T23:05:13.488-04:00Natasha, thanks! Oh yes, I love sexy, fun banter t...Natasha, thanks! Oh yes, I love sexy, fun banter too!Nicole Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535088964454920083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-25459145103225204802010-07-13T22:53:50.923-04:002010-07-13T22:53:50.923-04:00Paisley, I agree. If an author makes me laugh unti...Paisley, I agree. If an author makes me laugh until I have tears in my eyes, chances are I'm going to remember that scene or that instant of humor for a very long time. A laugh or snicker is like an author giving you an extra treat because it feels so good to laugh.Nicole Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535088964454920083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-59236480807278056922010-07-13T22:43:32.044-04:002010-07-13T22:43:32.044-04:00Maeve, I agree, juicy romance and humor go a long ...Maeve, I agree, juicy romance and humor go a long way in making a delicious story. I'm sure you do have it! :)Nicole Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535088964454920083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-78317902536137914082010-07-13T21:57:39.902-04:002010-07-13T21:57:39.902-04:00I love humor in a story, no matter how serious the...I love humor in a story, no matter how serious the subject of the plot. There's always room for a touch of humor somewhere IMO.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-85851573616811179892010-07-13T19:55:54.749-04:002010-07-13T19:55:54.749-04:00Great post, Nicole. I don't set out to write h...Great post, Nicole. I don't set out to write humor either, but I love to write sexy banter between my characters and it often ends up funny.Natasha Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254323950791396984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-17551137567577899802010-07-13T16:53:37.147-04:002010-07-13T16:53:37.147-04:00I always enjoy finding humor in stories or when th...I always enjoy finding humor in stories or when the author can take a situation and turn it on its side and catching you offguard. One thing I have never forgotten was Julie Garwood having her heroine on a boat and consider the crew as her staff. And it's been years since I read that story. That is what I would like to give to my readers - when I am lucky enough to have them. I do have a sense of humor and I know it comes out in my writing. Hadn't thought about those smiley faces my CP's put in there notes as compliments of humor.<br /><br />Great post, NicolePaisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-21817046118803898632010-07-13T16:47:29.140-04:002010-07-13T16:47:29.140-04:00IMHO, nothing's better than a juicy romance th...IMHO, nothing's better than a juicy romance that not only stirs my heartstrings but surprises me by making me laugh out loud. I don't know that you can "tell" someone how to write such a thing. I think either they've got it or they don't. And I pray to the mighty writing gods that I've got it! :)Maeve Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947265251857551496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-59423589420814103592010-07-13T15:25:08.819-04:002010-07-13T15:25:08.819-04:00Pat, that's true about the well-rounded story....Pat, that's true about the well-rounded story. What really gets me is when a book or movie makes me laugh and cry at the same time. Steel Magnolias did that to me and freaked me out because I didn't know it was possible. LOL! Yes, Irish characters are always entertaining.Nicole Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535088964454920083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-58984080566941268992010-07-13T15:22:58.707-04:002010-07-13T15:22:58.707-04:00Lu, yes, it is a thrill when someone laughs (in a ...Lu, yes, it is a thrill when someone laughs (in a good way) at something we write. Humor in bed can be the most fun!Nicole Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535088964454920083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-23227968160308595702010-07-13T15:13:04.780-04:002010-07-13T15:13:04.780-04:00IMHO, humor must have a place in a well-rounded st...IMHO, humor must have a place in a well-rounded story. I love the ones that make me laugh out loud even as they make me keep turning the pages. My stories are set in Ireland and have Irish characters. Enough said. The slang alone makes me chuckle when I add it in.Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-46899995683874367922010-07-13T13:16:41.024-04:002010-07-13T13:16:41.024-04:00I don't write humour on purpose, but my cp'...I don't write humour on purpose, but my cp's invariably comment on things that made them grin - gives me a thrill every time.<br /><br />I particularly like a bit of humour in the love scenes. I think it keeps things from being too heavy, and it makes the scene more real. I trust I'm not the only one who's laughed whilst in the boudoir?Luanna Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11594016051931769407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-91067397050933716732010-07-13T11:27:39.327-04:002010-07-13T11:27:39.327-04:00Carly, same here. LOL I didn't try to write hu...Carly, same here. LOL I didn't try to write humor. It just happened. Yes, heroes with a good sense of humor are wonderful.Nicole Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535088964454920083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-34164999041249314402010-07-13T11:26:14.417-04:002010-07-13T11:26:14.417-04:00Danica, I'm so glad you love humor. I do too. ...Danica, I'm so glad you love humor. I do too. Some of my favorite authors have a slightly humorous tone to their voice. That's also true that there are different "senses of humor." My husband and I are that way. We don't always laugh at the same things, but sometimes we do.Nicole Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535088964454920083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-11483205583809769992010-07-13T11:07:02.067-04:002010-07-13T11:07:02.067-04:00I don't write humor on purpose, but I was surp...I don't write humor on purpose, but I was surprised when my first book came out. All the reviewers mentioned the lol moments. I agree that it would be hard to teach "writing funny" but there are books out there that at least attempt to do so. I love authors who can be funny in a quick-witted way and I love heroes with a good sense of humor.Carly Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18236823971323039071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-8893291741188636372010-07-13T09:26:46.244-04:002010-07-13T09:26:46.244-04:00I love, absolutely love, humor in a story. When I ...I love, absolutely love, humor in a story. When I find writers who mix the sensual with humor, I get all of their books. <br /><br />My problem is I crack myself up...constantly, but what I think is funny and what others think is funny...well aren't always the same. It's hard to make sure you're on point, but so worth it, I think.Danica Avethttp://danicaavet.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com