tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post6653475689951944038..comments2023-09-06T05:48:05.398-06:00Comments on Terry's Place: An Alien Writer in an American WorldTerry Odellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-70584636786722818572011-04-14T19:54:06.526-06:002011-04-14T19:54:06.526-06:00Hi Jenny and thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the...Hi Jenny and thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the post. It was fun to write : ) <br /><br />Considering Aussie and New Zealand are close cousins, our slang differences still baffle me at times. Classic case the Aussie "doona". What? It took me a while to figure out this is the equivalent to our duvet (bedcover).<br /><br />I know not every American says it, but I LOVE hearing "y'all". It's such a relaxed and friendly word. <br /><br />"Sqiffy" is great - and I also crack up at the word "snog". It doesn't sound very romantic put like that does it? Instantly makes me picture slobbering drunken people.LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-56940269547843658112011-04-14T12:36:33.637-06:002011-04-14T12:36:33.637-06:00What a darling post, LaVerne. I went to London som...What a darling post, LaVerne. I went to London some years ago and was fascinated by the differences between British and American English. <br /><br />I enjoy the same thing when listening to Aussies, South Africans and New Zealand writers speak. When it shows up in the writing, it's sooo fun. <br /><br />What is your favorite piece of American slang? I remember thinking "squiffy" was the funniest word when I was in the U.K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-31459973931706636382011-04-14T03:12:46.157-06:002011-04-14T03:12:46.157-06:00Hi Leigh, lovely to hear from you : )
Ooo, yes - Y...Hi Leigh, lovely to hear from you : )<br />Ooo, yes - You've got me thinking of some of my favourite authors now; Phillipa Gregory, Margaret George, Diana Gabaldon. History (immediate and older) is rich with stories. I only wish I wasn't quite so allergic to heavy research. I dearly love to read other's efforts though.LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-25215143263980311892011-04-13T22:01:59.852-06:002011-04-13T22:01:59.852-06:00Hi LaVerne. I'm with Gracie. I love reading ab...Hi LaVerne. I'm with Gracie. I love reading about anywhere as long as the characters (good and bad) draw me in. I especially enjoy stories that include 'real' events and people, no matter where in history the story occurs. Best luck for the future.Leigh D'Anseyhttp://www.leighdansey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-84211294555134006062011-04-13T05:33:39.255-06:002011-04-13T05:33:39.255-06:00Sigh...that sounds wonderful Suzanne. Bet its a gr...Sigh...that sounds wonderful Suzanne. Bet its a great place for dreaming too. Thanks for the congrats and stopping by : )LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-38085206991570257432011-04-13T02:51:17.596-06:002011-04-13T02:51:17.596-06:00And yet another RWNZ member. My favourite place to...And yet another RWNZ member. My favourite place to read is during my lunchtime when I leave the office in town and wander down to the marina about a minute away and sit on the benches near the yachts. A lovely break during a hard working day. Congratulations on the release of your book, LaVerne.<br /><br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12914422791793321393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-17422975528420009012011-04-13T01:56:25.853-06:002011-04-13T01:56:25.853-06:00Hi Jane, nice to see you here!
Yes, I'm thinki...Hi Jane, nice to see you here!<br />Yes, I'm thinking about our American friends now, enjoying the warmer weather heading their way, while we're busy preparing our woodpiles and woolies!LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-57111541328402431112011-04-13T01:54:09.782-06:002011-04-13T01:54:09.782-06:00Hi Cody - I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed...Hi Cody - I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it - thanks : )<br /><br />Hello Gracie! Great to see all you Kiwi girls rallying around : )<br />You're right, character is huge in any genre you read and if we get it right during the writing, we should have a wonderful story on our hands. Its what makes a book a keeper to me.<br />I've found my character's personalities can help determine where I set my stories. Once I knew the basic outline of my story and Amy's characteristics, the West Coast with all its turbulent moods and relative isolation seemed a great place to start - plus I've always loved that area, and it gave me a good excuse to explore : )LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-48389105967648140472011-04-12T20:53:58.699-06:002011-04-12T20:53:58.699-06:00You're right, it's fun to put a little of ...You're right, it's fun to put a little of of our kiwi paradise into our books. The differences are often so sublte, seasons for example, while our northern hemisphere friends are in snow for winter, we're lazing at the beach and having a barbie.<br /><br />Jane BeckenhamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062322527055572465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-80662577642394585482011-04-12T20:47:33.599-06:002011-04-12T20:47:33.599-06:00Hi Bron,
Thanks for stopping by! What a great obs...Hi Bron,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! What a great observation, and when I think about it, wherever I've been, there have always been romance books available. Love truly is international.<br /><br />Vonnie - Hi! hehehe - yes, I have to stop and think sometimes which Vonnie I'm talking to. Its the people that make TWRP the great company that it is - editor, publisher and writers alike. Do you have a release date for "Lethal Refuge" yet? (sorry if I got the title wrong - going by memory!) Another great read by the sounds, set in our beautiful country - yay!LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-65473136099447854712011-04-12T20:44:37.929-06:002011-04-12T20:44:37.929-06:00Hi Laverne (from yet another Kiwi--us girls have t...Hi Laverne (from yet another Kiwi--us girls have to stick together!)<br /><br />I must admit I don't really care **where** I visit in a book. I'm more interested in **who** I visit. <br /><br />I have to get involved with the protagonist's hopes and fears. Where she is when she's hoping and fearing isn't all that interesting to me. <br /><br />I guess that's why I read across so many genres. If the author can give me someone to root for and care about I'll care about her in Medieval England, contemporary Spain, or across seven galaxies in the distant future.<br /><br />Character is everything.<br /><br />Here's hoping "Guardian of the Jewel" sells it's socks off!<br /><br />:-)Gracie O'Neilhttp://www.romanceshewrote.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-26651461699165220692011-04-12T20:43:03.156-06:002011-04-12T20:43:03.156-06:00I look forward to reading Guardian of the JewelI look forward to reading Guardian of the JewelCody Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699668105878409930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-84228419333444622042011-04-12T20:32:40.439-06:002011-04-12T20:32:40.439-06:00Hi Laverne from another Kiwi (living in Australia)...Hi Laverne from another Kiwi (living in Australia). Yes, you can feel quite cut off from the publishing world sometimes, Downunder. But the Wild Rose Press is a supportive place to be!<br /><br />Vonnie (the other Vonnie)Vonnie Hugheshttp://www.vonniehughes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-4312901559790745332011-04-12T20:19:33.040-06:002011-04-12T20:19:33.040-06:00Hi from NZ
I love curling up in my big comfy chai...Hi from NZ<br /><br />I love curling up in my big comfy chair with a nice cup of tea and biscuits to read my books.<br /><br />I spent 7.5 years in England where I spent many months over those years to travel the world. What made me think that romance was a great genre to write in - yip - everywhere I went there were HMB or romance novels in most places I stayed. <br /><br />Love is international.Bronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612235942009141929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-63097980860855288022011-04-12T19:52:21.730-06:002011-04-12T19:52:21.730-06:00Hi Chris,
So glad you were able to spend some tim...Hi Chris,<br /><br />So glad you were able to spend some time here in our part of paradise. Did you manage to get around both Islands? I love how the scenery changes so dramatically within a short space of travel time. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind welcome! One day I'd love to travel for real to your amazing country too.LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-43802677545923942422011-04-12T19:42:48.652-06:002011-04-12T19:42:48.652-06:00Hi Elizabeth,
If you can't have the real thing...Hi Elizabeth,<br />If you can't have the real thing, it is the next best thing isn't it? And the perks - no sunburn - your wallet stays full - and you meet sexy men! Win, win all round : )LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-84914563327358541962011-04-12T13:58:58.799-06:002011-04-12T13:58:58.799-06:00I spent a month traveling around New Zealand when ...I spent a month traveling around New Zealand when I was in my 20s, and found the people lovely and the scenery stunning. I love romantic suspense and exotic locations, so your books sound like winners! Congratulations and welcome to America.Kris Bockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217265282250089583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-90564411955455349482011-04-12T07:25:07.294-06:002011-04-12T07:25:07.294-06:00I like the way that you've incorporated your c...I like the way that you've incorporated your country into your writing. I love being an armchair traveler when I'm reading a book. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-50281867684864570812011-04-12T06:52:04.793-06:002011-04-12T06:52:04.793-06:00I'm off to the car dealership down in the Spri...I'm off to the car dealership down in the Springs today, so I'm leaving the blog in LaVerne's capable hands. Just remember, she's in a WAY different time zone. But pass the word about her contest, and fill the blog with comments for her.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.com