tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post645040110006913844..comments2023-10-23T23:05:43.506-04:00Comments on Darcyholic Diversions: How I Became a Darcyholic: All It Took Was One Man and a Boy WizardBarbara Tiller Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15237523278334072442noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-49829104418165037992012-03-28T12:11:30.034-04:002012-03-28T12:11:30.034-04:00Congrats on taking the leap and writing your own P...Congrats on taking the leap and writing your own P&P-themed stories and thank you for contributing to my enthusiasm to read Austenesque books. I think it is through all the Austen-inspired books in bookstores that I begin to restart my reading journey. Not to mention Matthew's P&P got me to watch and enjoy all 10 seasons of <i>Spooks</i>. It is easily one of my favourite tv shows ever.<br /><br />I'm a member of this blog, I friend Barbara on FB, like Barb's author FB page and Join DD FB group. If that is not enough, I even posted it on my <a href="http://forloveofausten.blogspot.com/2012/03/austenesque-book-giveaways-for-12-18.html" rel="nofollow">blog</a>. I am trying for the eBook versions since I'm a non-US resident.<br /><br />evangelineace2020(at)yahoo(dot)comLúthien84https://www.blogger.com/profile/15390711363301378521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-1951086415549217342012-03-19T11:07:01.499-04:002012-03-19T11:07:01.499-04:00You're not late! The contest is still on, aft...You're not late! The contest is still on, after all! Thank you so much, Gail! I'm so proud to be a favorite of yours, amazed, too!Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-52014462773220180412012-03-19T09:41:05.006-04:002012-03-19T09:41:05.006-04:00GAH! I always seem to be late to the party readin...GAH! I always seem to be late to the party reading these posts! I just love getting to know my favorite authors better! Linda, you have long been a favorite!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Gail<br />gailwarner@verizon.netgailw15noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-74458623486962967612012-03-16T16:52:17.718-04:002012-03-16T16:52:17.718-04:00Hi Ami! My goodness, what do I respond to first? ...Hi Ami! My goodness, what do I respond to first? Well, excellent choice of Darcy! <br />Thank you, I'm delighted that you were so happy to find the new story up for sale when you needed it, and I love that you want to read them over again. That is a truly wonderful compliment! I am so glad that you decided to write your own story. It's really exciting when that box arrives on your doorstep with your book inside. How I inspired you is beyond me, but I'm glad that whatever I did encouraged you to try. I hope that you have a great deal of success with your masterpiece! My next book is being written right now, hopefully someday in your wandering through Amazon, it will magically appear. Thank you, again!Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-35554591527287834672012-03-16T15:56:11.845-04:002012-03-16T15:56:11.845-04:00Linda what a great story....I am also a fan of Mat...Linda what a great story....I am also a fan of Matthew McFadyen's Darcy, he compares to no one. When I first discovered that Imperative had been released, I was at a point that I often find myself, waiting for the next P&P fan fic to be released. I was searching Amazon one morning, which I do very often always eager to find a new P&P fan fic, and there it was, Imperative Vol I and II....I was so excited - I had two books to read and immediately purchased them both. I have read all of your books and think you are an incredible writer. My only disappointment when I read your books is when I am finished. I want more! So, because of that, I have read them several times!! When I get in my very sad state of what to read next, my friends have encouraged me to write my own fan fic. Finally, last August, I did. I have never considered myself a writer, but with lots of encouragement from my family and friends, I actually finished a book. It is currently in the process of being self published....and I swear I have never been more excited. You are an inspiration to me and I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful books. I anxiously await your next book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-34242484326032718762012-03-16T05:40:26.776-04:002012-03-16T05:40:26.776-04:00Oh, thank you, Gayle. You can't know how much...Oh, thank you, Gayle. You can't know how much I looked forward to your comments and was so happy whenever I saw them!Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-33498173875550995342012-03-16T05:39:11.063-04:002012-03-16T05:39:11.063-04:00Who knows, maybe this time it will be yours!
Soo...Who knows, maybe this time it will be yours! <br />Soooo, you have a problem with Bob wanting me to write something else? I'm really curious to try, but I know that I have some sequels to do! <br /><br />I'm finally about caught up with my neglected life and am starting to write again, so Sunday brunch time you'll be reading . . . oh, sometime. One day it will just appear!Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-27338353030372012902012-03-16T05:34:12.145-04:002012-03-16T05:34:12.145-04:00Thank you, Jan!Thank you, Jan!Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-3327595442158161072012-03-16T05:32:35.363-04:002012-03-16T05:32:35.363-04:00I have avoided doing this for a long time and I ju...I have avoided doing this for a long time and I just finally had the time to read it through. All I did was fix the errors and revise sentences. Reading it, I was itching to add, add, add, but I resisted. In any case, it is finished. The kindle file has been replaced and in a few weeks, Amazon will make it replacable for free for anyone who has already bought it. I know that CE and Fate are replacable now through the "manage my kindle" page. As for the paper version, it will be replaced with the typo-free version. <br /><br />Yes, I'm writing, Jan. Believe it or not, I've been working on Imperative all of this time. Except now I am being told where the typos are (happily not too many). LOL It never ends.Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-85169503405249569822012-03-15T23:09:46.255-04:002012-03-15T23:09:46.255-04:00I loved Imperative and have placed it on my summer...I loved Imperative and have placed it on my summer reading list. But then, I've read all of your stories and enjoyed them all. Thanks for sharing your story here. JAFF is richer because you write for us. <br /><br />Gayle / S.C.MemaGayle Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11908565578605087876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-32935804076068766742012-03-15T22:54:45.660-04:002012-03-15T22:54:45.660-04:00Hi Linda! I love finding a new blog with a new ch...Hi Linda! I love finding a new blog with a new chance to win Imperative. I still have it budgettd for April, so there is time for me to - yay! - maybe win Vol 1.<br /><br />BUT ... I need to address something I read earlier in these comments... maybe you slipped it in as a warning, maybe unconsciously, but ...<br />family loyalty aside .. "My brother is after me to write historical fiction and sent me a whole bunch of things to prod me to try. We'll see" is NOT acceptable. Unless, of course, the historical fiction involves Pemberley! Tell your brother that 'the angry horde' will beat a path to his door if you cease to write stories of ODC!!!<br />Me, I'm still waiting for something of yours to read Sunday brunch time!GranJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210882960535199976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-67087811694670407092012-03-15T22:37:48.254-04:002012-03-15T22:37:48.254-04:00Rita - DON"T STOP!! Volume 2 is dynamite!! Yo...Rita - DON"T STOP!! Volume 2 is dynamite!! You will LOVE IT! Trust me in this.GranJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210882960535199976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-55267743566337517602012-03-15T22:34:20.435-04:002012-03-15T22:34:20.435-04:00Revising Perfect Fit? wha?? Can it get better? I...Revising Perfect Fit? wha?? Can it get better? Is it going to be re-released under same/new title?<br /><br />Aren't you supposed to be starting a new wip? did I miss something?GranJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210882960535199976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-26235948970206883842012-03-15T08:30:58.411-04:002012-03-15T08:30:58.411-04:00Thank you, jt! I kept the notebooks because I hav...Thank you, jt! I kept the notebooks because I have a terrible memory, and at that time, I had maybe 20 stories I was trying to follow at a time. <br /><br />Thank you on behalf of all of the authors you have read for writing reviews. It is very appreciated. <br /><br />My covers are my . . . well, when I get stuck writing I go and look for cover photos. I've looked for pictures of Regency-type people or paintings to use, but in the end, I like just picking out some important element from the story. I hope that when you get a chance to read one of the stories that you enjoy it!Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-38485232128642171742012-03-15T08:21:29.286-04:002012-03-15T08:21:29.286-04:00I was glad for the invitation to post, Barb, thank...I was glad for the invitation to post, Barb, thank you!<br />Your CF love is well known to me, who knew that Harry was just as fascinating? <br />So, I have to ask, have you bought your kind girlfriend a replacement for her precious P&P?Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-34797067970124084462012-03-15T08:15:15.359-04:002012-03-15T08:15:15.359-04:00Yay, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it! I ca...Yay, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Thank you! <br />Today is writing day, away we go . . .Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-44303216067540601702012-03-14T21:22:45.962-04:002012-03-14T21:22:45.962-04:00Loved your post and the story about your notebooks...Loved your post and the story about your notebooks. I can certainly identify with that. One has to do something to keep up with all the books and keep a short summary of each. I am attempting to write reviews for all that I have read and I am behind! It will take me a bit to catch up as I have not stopped reading!<br /><br />Your books sound fascinating! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. I love the covers, by the way. They are unusual. I had read about your books somewhere else and thought they would be good.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-14274272513395998862012-03-14T21:12:44.615-04:002012-03-14T21:12:44.615-04:00I just finished vol 1. Loved it. Will write a revi...I just finished vol 1. Loved it. Will write a review tomorrow. I've already starting vol 2. Please , please , I ardently want you to keep writing!!!! Thankscharlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102985144467700161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-34735279228349629922012-03-14T21:08:29.088-04:002012-03-14T21:08:29.088-04:00Hey Linda:
I realized that I had yet to comment m...Hey Linda:<br /><br />I realized that I had yet to comment myself. First, thanks for your post. I always learn something new about people when they post here. My story didn't directly include Harry Potter, but he came along close to the same time. It was surgery, girl friend bringing me her VHS tapes of the 1995 P&P which I almost wore out during recovery and never returned to her, and then the FIRST movie I saw after that was Bridget Jones. Double doses of Colin as at least a version of Mr. Darcy and I was off to the races. I actually didn't read the first two Harry books until after the first movie came out. But then I was in LINE at midnight for the third one, and fourth and fifth. I was buying them ahead of time online for #6 and #7 however!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your journey, and your stories with us!<br /><br />BarbaraBarbara Tiller Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15237523278334072442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-89388402286400937302012-03-14T20:53:59.292-04:002012-03-14T20:53:59.292-04:00Ohhh, so you are a Twilight girl? I have the firs...Ohhh, so you are a Twilight girl? I have the first book but have yet to crack it open. I'm glad that it got you to Austen! <br /><br />I'm so pleased that you enjoy my other stories, thanks! I thought about leaving JAFF after finishing Memory, but Imperative came along. My brother is after me to write historical fiction and sent me a whole bunch of things to prod me to try. We'll see. <br /><br />I Love, love that despite your Colin preference that you can see Matthew when you read my Darcys. And I love even more that you let him remain as the person in your mind rather than cross out those blue eyes for brown. My husband actually tolerates having a picture of him sitting out for inspirational purposes! Thanks, Charlene, you posted, congratulations!Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-39085930116607022022012-03-14T20:42:18.814-04:002012-03-14T20:42:18.814-04:00If it hadn't been for the Leakey Cauldron, I n...If it hadn't been for the Leakey Cauldron, I never would have known there was such a thing as any fanfiction, regardless of the subject matter. I love thinking of new ways for D&E to fall in love! I think that it's great that you became a beta! I'm lost without mine. <br /><br />Oh my, CE was your first! Thanks for spending so much time reading in the MRR. Those versions are the originals as posted, mistakes and all. What I have in the kindle versions is . . . well, improved. Including Imperative! <br /><br />I should have you know that all of my kindle books have been revised, both for text and putting in the Table of Contents. In fact, today I republished Perfect Fit. Amazon should be informing everyone who purchased the books that the revised versions are available to replace your original for free. Hopefully soon!Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-37364844502841408632012-03-14T20:30:30.731-04:002012-03-14T20:30:30.731-04:00Hi Margaret! Deathly Hallows is the best of the H...Hi Margaret! Deathly Hallows is the best of the Harry books, you can really see JK's growth as a writer when you get to that one. <br /><br />Buzz for my books? How neat is that? LOL I hope that you do get to read them, one way or another! Thanks!Linda Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232690454261300997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-20355344845089848752012-03-14T19:32:15.621-04:002012-03-14T19:32:15.621-04:00Oh I loved Harry Potter, who knew he could be so h...Oh I loved Harry Potter, who knew he could be so helpful!! For me it was Twilight. My daughter insisted I read the book and then I was hooked. After I was done I wanted to know the stories that Jane Austen wrote. Here I am a 40something and have never read Austen. They inspired a Bella and I was intrigued. I started with S&S, then P&P and the rest is history! Now I a Darcyholic. hehehe:) BTY love your other books. "Chance Encounters" was the 1st book of yours I read. Loved it and have read all of you books. Keep writing and I'll keep enjoying them. I'm almost done with "Imperative vol 1" on my kindle and would love to win a hard copy. Also I want to tell you when I'm reading your stories I see Matthew as Darcy everytime. I can't believe I was right!!! You see my favorite Darcy is Colin and whenever posible I try to put his face in the stories but some stories just don't work and I love Matthew also and he is perfect for your stories. I can see and feel him through out the story. Just thought I let you know that you capture him perrrfectly!!! :)))charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102985144467700161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-17704043230168815912012-03-14T18:11:34.972-04:002012-03-14T18:11:34.972-04:00Loved the post Linda. I was the reverse, found P&...Loved the post Linda. I was the reverse, found P&P FF before HPFF. I felt pretty foolish for years of not realizing there was a whole online JAFF world and tons of wonderful stories and talented authors out there (not just the published ones). And I still can't get enough of reading about D&E falling in love over and over again and started being a beta to feed my minor obsession.<br /><br /><br />I'll have you know Chance Encounters was the first e-book I ever bought, and that was before I had a kindle and read it on my computer for hours on end, and since had to devour all your others in the MRR. I got way behind on the postings of Imperative on AHA around chapter 70, but I only have a few chapters left :)ColleenLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11682758386602400303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078409689570875027.post-75433598201549863732012-03-14T17:50:10.583-04:002012-03-14T17:50:10.583-04:00I have not actually finished read the Harry series...I have not actually finished read the Harry series yet. I know...I must soon! I have been hearing the buzz about both these books via blogs so I would also love to read them. Thanks for the giveaway and I've doe all the extras above.<br /><br />Margaret<br />singitm(at)hotmail(dot)comLiterary Chanteusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618034360122552670noreply@blogger.com