Comments on: Jack Russell Reads Into The Storm http://romanceuniversity.org/2009/08/26/jack-russell-reads-into-the-storm/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:11:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Abigail Maupin http://romanceuniversity.org/2009/08/26/jack-russell-reads-into-the-storm/comment-page-1/#comment-1241 Abigail Maupin Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:27:34 +0000 http://romanceuniversity.org/?p=1281#comment-1241 I love your honesty, Jack. And here's the thing: not all books are for all people. And that's cool. So...you are not the target audience for romance novels---I applaud you for taking a chance on a few and being open to the experience. You did find some parts of this particular book enjoyable and were willing to say so. I don't like horror, but I can admit that I think that Stephen King is a good writer. I just won't be reading anymore of his books... Good on you, dude. And I've gotta check out Death Masks---now I'm curious... Abigail I love your honesty, Jack. And here’s the thing: not all books are for all people. And that’s cool. So…you are not the target audience for romance novels—I applaud you for taking a chance on a few and being open to the experience. You did find some parts of this particular book enjoyable and were willing to say so. I don’t like horror, but I can admit that I think that Stephen King is a good writer. I just won’t be reading anymore of his books…

Good on you, dude.

And I’ve gotta check out Death Masks—now I’m curious…

Abigail

]]> By: Sherry Weddle http://romanceuniversity.org/2009/08/26/jack-russell-reads-into-the-storm/comment-page-1/#comment-1238 Sherry Weddle Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:22:16 +0000 http://romanceuniversity.org/?p=1281#comment-1238 Hi, Jack, Sorry I didn't have time to read these posts on Wednesday. I'm a very big Suzanne Brockmann fan, have read all of her books at least once. My least favorite, which I doubt if I'll reread, is Into The Storm. The villain was too high on my 'ick' scale. I am a big romance reader, plus I love romantic suspense books. I've read most of Suzanne's books in order, so I know the characters and their quirks, not a big learning curve there in reading a new book. I one took a class from Suz, "The Never Ending Story" where she dealt with writing a series of books. She builds this incredible story arch where she knows several books in advance which characters will 'star' in that book. She's a master at foreshadowing what will come up in the next book in the current book. I'd be curious if you read the previous book, "Breaking Point" or the next book in her series, "Force of Nature" and what your reaction would be. I'm also a Harlan Coben fan, as well as Tony Hillerman, Stuart Kaminsky, Anne Perry and many other mystery writers. I like to think I have eclectic tastes! Sherry Hi, Jack,
Sorry I didn’t have time to read these posts on Wednesday. I’m a very big Suzanne Brockmann fan, have read all of her books at least once. My least favorite, which I doubt if I’ll reread, is Into The Storm. The villain was too high on my ‘ick’ scale.
I am a big romance reader, plus I love romantic suspense books. I’ve read most of Suzanne’s books in order, so I know the characters and their quirks, not a big learning curve there in reading a new book.
I one took a class from Suz, “The Never Ending Story” where she dealt with writing a series of books. She builds this incredible story arch where she knows several books in advance which characters will ‘star’ in that book. She’s a master at foreshadowing what will come up in the next book in the current book.
I’d be curious if you read the previous book, “Breaking Point” or the next book in her series, “Force of Nature” and what your reaction would be.
I’m also a Harlan Coben fan, as well as Tony Hillerman, Stuart Kaminsky, Anne Perry and many other mystery writers. I like to think I have eclectic tastes!
Sherry

]]> By: KelseyBrowning http://romanceuniversity.org/2009/08/26/jack-russell-reads-into-the-storm/comment-page-1/#comment-1227 KelseyBrowning Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:47:54 +0000 http://romanceuniversity.org/?p=1281#comment-1227 I'll be sure to check it out as soon as I can get my hands on it! K- I’ll be sure to check it out as soon as I can get my hands on it!

K-

]]> By: Jack http://romanceuniversity.org/2009/08/26/jack-russell-reads-into-the-storm/comment-page-1/#comment-1226 Jack Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:41:22 +0000 http://romanceuniversity.org/?p=1281#comment-1226 Kelsey, Are you and MSL teaming up on me to see how much trouble you can get me into? Hummm? Well truth be told, I may have over embellished my point about believing romance books were “chick stories”; “stories about falling in love and steamy sex, written in a manner that describes sex without ever using the scientific or slang word for the act or the anatomical parts that are involved in the act.”Before my wife started reading romance I didn’t really know how sex was described in romance books. But, I have come to believe that in most historical romance sex is described in terms of manhood, womanhood, down-there, soft or moist mound, throbbing shaft etc. Although I don’t recall much about the sex scenes in Suzanne Brockmann’s book (pgs. 179, 311, & 397) I do recall that she described the sex scenes without using graphic depictions and did a pretty good job. I’m not going to take the bait on the last part of your question, but I will offer you something which may be helpful. Find a copy of the book Death Masks by Jim Butcher. He is the husband of Shannon Butcher the romance author. Start reading on page 260 (Chapter 25) and read the next few pages. From a male perspective this passage is hot and erotic. Jack Kelsey,
Are you and MSL teaming up on me to see how much trouble you can get me into? Hummm? Well truth be told, I may have over embellished my point about believing romance books were “chick stories”; “stories about falling in love and steamy sex, written in a manner that describes sex without ever using the scientific or slang word for the act or the anatomical parts that are involved in the act.”Before my wife started reading romance I didn’t really know how sex was described in romance books. But, I have come to believe that in most historical romance sex is described in terms of manhood, womanhood, down-there, soft or moist mound, throbbing shaft etc.
Although I don’t recall much about the sex scenes in Suzanne Brockmann’s book (pgs. 179, 311, & 397) I do recall that she described the sex scenes without using graphic depictions and did a pretty good job. I’m not going to take the bait on the last part of your question, but I will offer you something which may be helpful. Find a copy of the book Death Masks by Jim Butcher. He is the husband of Shannon Butcher the romance author. Start reading on page 260 (Chapter 25) and read the next few pages. From a male perspective this passage is hot and erotic.

Jack

]]> By: KelseyBrowning http://romanceuniversity.org/2009/08/26/jack-russell-reads-into-the-storm/comment-page-1/#comment-1224 KelseyBrowning Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:59:31 +0000 http://romanceuniversity.org/?p=1281#comment-1224 Jack - In your response to MSL, you said, "My notion of romance books, before her interest, was that they were “chick stories”; stories about falling in love and steamy sex, written in a manner that describes sex without ever using the scientific or slang word for the act or the anatomical parts that are involved in the act." Well, I suppose my manuscripts would fall into the category of "steamy sex," but I'm not much into talking about his "handle of love" or whatever. I use plenty of slang, especially from the guy's point of view. That's something you didn't really mention...how did you feel about the sex scenes? Did they make you yawn? Turn you on? Inquiring minds wanna know! K- Jack –

In your response to MSL, you said, “My notion of romance books, before her interest, was that they were “chick stories”; stories about falling in love and steamy sex, written in a manner that describes sex without ever using the scientific or slang word for the act or the anatomical parts that are involved in the act.”

Well, I suppose my manuscripts would fall into the category of “steamy sex,” but I’m not much into talking about his “handle of love” or whatever. I use plenty of slang, especially from the guy’s point of view.

That’s something you didn’t really mention…how did you feel about the sex scenes? Did they make you yawn? Turn you on? Inquiring minds wanna know!

K-

]]> By: Adrienne Giordano http://romanceuniversity.org/2009/08/26/jack-russell-reads-into-the-storm/comment-page-1/#comment-1223 Adrienne Giordano Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:13:13 +0000 http://romanceuniversity.org/?p=1281#comment-1223 Love the Bolitar series. I keep saying I want to be Win when I grown up. Love the Bolitar series. I keep saying I want to be Win when I grown up.

]]> By: Jack http://romanceuniversity.org/2009/08/26/jack-russell-reads-into-the-storm/comment-page-1/#comment-1222 Jack Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:39:01 +0000 http://romanceuniversity.org/?p=1281#comment-1222 MSL, Thanks for your question, but before I dive in I would like to offer a point of clarification. I’ve only read three romantic suspense novels. The first two I didn’t realize were romantic suspense books and the third, Into The Storm, I read because I agreed to do so for RU. So, technically I haven’t started reading romantic suspense novels as inferred in your question: “Before you started reading romantic suspense stories, what was your preconceived notion of them?” I have read three --- past tense. Just a small point I felt needed a little clarification. I’m just saying... . Anyway, my exposure to romance books came from my wife who I have mentioned in the past is a huge fan of historical romance and quit literally has hundreds of romance books in her library. She’s been reading them for years when she isn’t too busy thinking of cleaver ways to emasculate me in public. My notion of romance books, before her interest, was that they were “chick stories”; stories about falling in love and steamy sex, written in a manner that describes sex without ever using the scientific or slang word for the act or the anatomical parts that are involved in the act. I also lived through the Fabio popularity which created perceptions that “women without substance” read romance books. Please don’t storm the castle. I know everyone has heard that these perceptions existed. Now that I’m better informed and have actually read romance books (only three) my opinion of romance novels including romantic suspense is that they are written by women for other women with the intension of eliciting a woman’s emotional reaction to the romantic side of the story. And more importantly, I believe its ok. It’s not a bad thing. And if there are men who enjoy the stories, that’s ok too. There are plenty of books written by men for the purpose of eliciting a man’s response that are enjoyed by women. I’m not sure if I fully answered your question, but please step away from your keyboard before I dig myself into a deeper hole. Bye the way, if you liked the Jack Reacher series you may also like the Myron Bolitar series by Harlan Coben. Jack MSL,
Thanks for your question, but before I dive in I would like to offer a point of clarification. I’ve only read three romantic suspense novels. The first two I didn’t realize were romantic suspense books and the third, Into The Storm, I read because I agreed to do so for RU. So, technically I haven’t started reading romantic suspense novels as inferred in your question: “Before you started reading romantic suspense stories, what was your preconceived notion of them?” I have read three — past tense. Just a small point I felt needed a little clarification. I’m just saying… .
Anyway, my exposure to romance books came from my wife who I have mentioned in the past is a huge fan of historical romance and quit literally has hundreds of romance books in her library. She’s been reading them for years when she isn’t too busy thinking of cleaver ways to emasculate me in public. My notion of romance books, before her interest, was that they were “chick stories”; stories about falling in love and steamy sex, written in a manner that describes sex without ever using the scientific or slang word for the act or the anatomical parts that are involved in the act. I also lived through the Fabio popularity which created perceptions that “women without substance” read romance books. Please don’t storm the castle. I know everyone has heard that these perceptions existed.

Now that I’m better informed and have actually read romance books (only three) my opinion of romance novels including romantic suspense is that they are written by women for other women with the intension of eliciting a woman’s emotional reaction to the romantic side of the story. And more importantly, I believe its ok. It’s not a bad thing. And if there are men who enjoy the stories, that’s ok too. There are plenty of books written by men for the purpose of eliciting a man’s response that are enjoyed by women.

I’m not sure if I fully answered your question, but please step away from your keyboard before I dig myself into a deeper hole. Bye the way, if you liked the Jack Reacher series you may also like the Myron Bolitar series by Harlan Coben.

Jack

]]> By: Jack http://romanceuniversity.org/2009/08/26/jack-russell-reads-into-the-storm/comment-page-1/#comment-1221 Jack Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:22:58 +0000 http://romanceuniversity.org/?p=1281#comment-1221 Not really Wes, but I’ve learned if you show any fear it’s like blood in shark infested waters. But, thanks for the support. Jack Not really Wes, but I’ve learned if you show any fear it’s like blood in shark infested waters. But, thanks for the support.
Jack

]]> By: Jack http://romanceuniversity.org/2009/08/26/jack-russell-reads-into-the-storm/comment-page-1/#comment-1220 Jack Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:11:28 +0000 http://romanceuniversity.org/?p=1281#comment-1220 Adrienne, I’m glad you recognize a mean streak when you see one. I’ve been so abused. You’re also right about my appreciation for the action and suspense of a good book. Many of the books I read do have some element of romance, love and or sexual interest between characters. But, it’s not the focus of the story and you never really know how it’s going to work out like you do when reading a romance book. Jack Adrienne,
I’m glad you recognize a mean streak when you see one. I’ve been so abused. You’re also right about my appreciation for the action and suspense of a good book. Many of the books I read do have some element of romance, love and or sexual interest between characters. But, it’s not the focus of the story and you never really know how it’s going to work out like you do when reading a romance book.
Jack

]]> By: Adrienne Giordano http://romanceuniversity.org/2009/08/26/jack-russell-reads-into-the-storm/comment-page-1/#comment-1219 Adrienne Giordano Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:55:35 +0000 http://romanceuniversity.org/?p=1281#comment-1219 MSL, you are cracking me up! MSL, you are cracking me up!

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