tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424388616046602293.post3075489284464721158..comments2023-04-21T13:10:57.882-04:00Comments on The Deadly Vixens: Please Welcome Author...Linda Ambrosia!!Sarah Mäkelähttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10239437847082720298noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424388616046602293.post-31449973332829211212008-11-11T17:01:00.001-05:002008-11-11T17:01:00.001-05:00I plugged all the names into random.org list rando...I plugged all the names into random.org list randomizer and it picked a winner.<BR/><BR/>And the winner is....drum rolllllll......PHEEBLES!<BR/><BR/>Please e-mail me at thedeadlyvixens@yahoo.com to receive your e-book, Gulliver's Children, by Linda Ambrosia!!Gracen Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394835340529761948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424388616046602293.post-46913391225108709292008-11-11T17:01:00.000-05:002008-11-11T17:01:00.000-05:00I plugged all the names into random.org list rando...I plugged all the names into random.org list randomizer and it picked a winner.<BR/><BR/>And the winner is....drum rolllllll......PHEEBLES!<BR/><BR/>Please e-mail me at thedeadlyvixens@yahoo.com to receive your e-book, Gulliver's Children, by Linda Ambrosia!!Gracen Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394835340529761948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424388616046602293.post-75193778524327098132008-11-10T13:22:00.000-05:002008-11-10T13:22:00.000-05:00It's interesting what you have to say about violen...It's interesting what you have to say about violence in romance. You have to be careful because you will be remembered and all too often judged for what you write and how you write it. There are lines though and sometimes they're very thin.<BR/><BR/>DeidreAsylumgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151175850879791362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424388616046602293.post-85921918481194244732008-11-09T20:20:00.000-05:002008-11-09T20:20:00.000-05:00I enjoyed reading your point of view and agree wit...I enjoyed reading your point of view and agree with manythings you said. I am not going to go and look for one of your books.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516477616699255278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424388616046602293.post-83929860165862941462008-11-07T06:39:00.000-05:002008-11-07T06:39:00.000-05:00Hi, Linda,It isn't just in books you find violence...Hi, Linda,<BR/><BR/>It isn't just in books you find violence against women. Turn on the TV or go to a movie. It's there too, and it sets a terrible example for everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424388616046602293.post-658546874130679792008-11-07T00:04:00.000-05:002008-11-07T00:04:00.000-05:00Thanks for guest blogging with us, Linda! This wa...Thanks for guest blogging with us, Linda! This was a very thought provoking topic and I enjoyed it. I've read some of those bodice rippers you're referring too, before romance expanded into what it is today. <BR/><BR/>I used violence in The Devil's Den, but like you, my editor placed a warning on it. I know my book is not for everyone and I respect that. However, while I used violence in the first book, in my second book--the one currently in my publishers hand awaiting a yes or no response--refers to a rape off scene. It is a pivotal point in the book, but it is only talked about and never shown. The difference between the books, the first one was about a vampire, while the second one has no paranormal elements. I like to think my first book was a blend between romance and horror. <BR/><BR/>I didn't throw the violence in the first book as pure entertainment value, but because I wanted to show the level of debasement my vampire had been lowered to. He had not a care in the world for the value of life until my heroine came into the picture. Maybe I could have shown how far he had sunk without it, but I don't believe it would have been as effective. Maybe a better writer could have pulled it off, but I don't think I could have.<BR/><BR/>That said, I do agree though that every book does not call for violence against women at all. Me personally, I like dark, paranormal romances, so there's always some level of violence. It doesn't have to involve rape though. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for guest blogging! I really enjoyed this topic. I've been told before by someone I know that they can't tolerate romances because of all the sex. I chuckled thinking there was a double standard in our world. It's okay to watch television or movies with in-your-face sex, but it's trashy to read a romance book. Ugh!Gracen Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394835340529761948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424388616046602293.post-13422660740557293742008-11-06T18:30:00.000-05:002008-11-06T18:30:00.000-05:00Great post, Linda. We've come a long way from thos...Great post, Linda. We've come a long way from those bodice rippers of the 70's. Most romance novels of today are more true to life with strong heroines who save themselves. That's what I try to adhere to in my romantic suspense books.Carol Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01785763553860442948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424388616046602293.post-47168171601330498582008-11-06T05:26:00.000-05:002008-11-06T05:26:00.000-05:00Very good points, Linda. Thanks for sharing your k...Very good points, Linda. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and methods with us.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12764998878508979177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424388616046602293.post-18269642249509389232008-11-06T01:50:00.000-05:002008-11-06T01:50:00.000-05:00Very good point Linda! I too write violent scenes ...Very good point Linda! <BR/><BR/>I too write violent scenes into my books, particularly the paranormal ones. IMHO violence adds a striking conflict and can help as a plot-driver. <BR/><BR/>When I send my books out for reviews, I try to always (where possible) put in a disclaimer. Some review sites ask up front if there is any "questionable" material. I feel it is best to be honest about that. Not everybody likes to read a book with violence. I'd much rather have my book picked up by a reviewer who is not going to deride it for the violent content rather than offend someone. <BR/><BR/>I haven't included a rape scene in a book yet, but I do have an attempted rape scene in one of my stories. The villain attempts to rape the heroine. I state that up front to the reviewers. So far that book has garnered very favorable reviews so I guess the scene was not a squick for those reviewers. <BR/><BR/>I too am turned off by the rapist-turned-hero. Forced seduction is a fine line. Out and out rape is not something that turns me on. <BR/><BR/>You can't please all the people all the time. There are undoubtedly readers out there who are averse to violence in stories. That's their prerogative. I think a polite warning is sufficient (as you said your publisher states on the buy page). If the reader does not heed the warning, there's not much you can do about that. Their fault for ignoring the sign, not yours for writing the scene. <BR/><BR/>Carpe Noctem,<BR/>Des<BR/><BR/>Desirée Lee<BR/>Putting the Romance Back in Necromancy<BR/><A HREF="http://www.desireelee.com" REL="nofollow">http://www.desireelee.com</A><BR/>des@desireelee.comDesirée Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909867453391307573noreply@blogger.com