tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post7783489176679601944..comments2024-02-10T08:16:04.203+00:00Comments on Minxes of Romance: Anything Goes FridayRomy Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14989655739656698541noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-79994574735877523852010-05-24T20:57:46.378+01:002010-05-24T20:57:46.378+01:00Hi Romy,
Naldo is into daring-do thrillers: speak...Hi Romy,<br /><br />Naldo is into daring-do thrillers: speaks for itself given his past!<br /><br />Hi India,<br /><br />Having lived on farms for most of my life there are only two bulls in this country I steer clear of when on the loose - Friesians and Ayrshires: the latter the deadlier of the two. <br /><br />Beef bulls on the whole are fairly docile, though as the saying goes: never turn your back, unless forced into legging it!<br /><br />I'm not stupid enough to be around with a fully-grown well-muscled Spanish fighting bull on the loose! <br /><br />I've seen what a bull can do if it gets a human cornered in a bull pen. Luckily in the UK escape bars or slits are built into bull pens, thank god - for non religious praise be to Health & Safety. <br /><br />best<br />F<br /> <br /><br />Shall look out for Sharon Kendrick's book,Francine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-56933213216169576792010-05-24T18:13:23.568+01:002010-05-24T18:13:23.568+01:00Francine - that's a relief! I was worried that...Francine - that's a relief! I was worried that despite my best efforts I'd got something glaringly wrong with my Spanish names!<br /><br />Your friend sounds like a very useful man to have around! (especially on a country walk when you realise there's a bull in the field you're right in the middle of...) In the upcoming M&B series 'The Balfour Legacy' Sharon Kendrick's book has an ex-matador hero. Definitely one to look out for.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10072783485818273641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-25126706002979915422010-05-24T16:08:25.524+01:002010-05-24T16:08:25.524+01:00Francine - a real live matador? Wow! That is a res...Francine - a real live matador? Wow! That is a resource you definitely should hang on to. Out of interest, what genre does the former matador write?Romy Sommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989655739656698541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-81157472321219642032010-05-24T13:29:40.502+01:002010-05-24T13:29:40.502+01:00Hi India,
As a great fan of yours, can I make it ...Hi India,<br /><br />As a great fan of yours, can I make it clear I was not referring to your novel with regards to character names. As yet I haven't read "Spanish Aristocrat, Forced Bride", so if my comment has caused sense of distress I am truly sorry for that. <br /><br />It was a generalised statement in respect of repeated use of particular names in HM&B novels. I shall duck out now. ;)<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-78813609492762178072010-05-24T10:30:56.936+01:002010-05-24T10:30:56.936+01:00Maya, thanks very much for pointing me in this dir...Maya, thanks very much for pointing me in this direction on my blog - I didn't know you minxes existed and it's fantastic to find you. I love the blog! Am deeply envious of your opulent red wallpaper and am now musing on a makeover of my own...<br /> <br />Joanne, thanks so much for a lovely and generous review. I'm so happy that you enjoyed the book, and thrilled that you picked it to highlight here. It hasn't yet been released in the US, which is why some people might not have read it yet. I'm assured by my editor that it definitely will be a US release at some stage, but I don't have a date yet - sorry guys.<br /> <br />Francine, it's an interesting point you make about Spanish names, and I did research the whole matter thoroughly - the copy editor was utterly perplexed by the different names within the same family! Tristan's father is called Juan Carlos Romero de Losada, while his mother is Allegra Montalvo y Romero Losada. I think it's only in England that Lily is called Mrs Romero, because it seemed to me that as an English woman she would simoly have taken her husband's name. Sorry if this didn't strike you as being authentic!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10072783485818273641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-77834487672310482962010-05-24T08:49:38.296+01:002010-05-24T08:49:38.296+01:00Hi Maya,
No not Spanish, but do have a spanish m...Hi Maya, <br /><br />No not Spanish, but do have a spanish male writing buddy, who incidentally used to be a Matador(bullfighter)in his spare time. ;) TRUE, I've seen him in action!! <br /><br />Hi Maisie,<br /><br />I know what you mean, and the "but" is the crux. I agree nothing worse than a name that jars the mind and irks the tongue! There are fabulous names out there, though, and worth the effort to stop and think variation on a theme.<br /><br />Take the surname "Deravenal", this one bugged me big time and it really spoiled the reading of the novel. <br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-33472199672734177292010-05-24T06:09:36.752+01:002010-05-24T06:09:36.752+01:00Francine, I've noticed certain names repeat as...Francine, I've noticed certain names repeat as well, but I think some of it has to do with wanting a name that fits the ethnicity of the character, but is easy for the reader to pronounce, which is tough to find sometimes!! :-)<br /><br />Also, appreciate the background. :-)Maiseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852983445607331991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-33836761573801889342010-05-24T00:26:00.308+01:002010-05-24T00:26:00.308+01:00Thanks so much for the heads up, Francine. A littl...Thanks so much for the heads up, Francine. A little background knowledge is always welcome and we the Minxes appreciate it very much. Are you Spanish?Maya Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678010385699279149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-10437601212030900552010-05-23T23:49:10.976+01:002010-05-23T23:49:10.976+01:00OMG, Jo. I LOVED this book too. I was devastated, ...OMG, Jo. I LOVED this book too. I was devastated, DEVASTATED, for Lily, but then it all came together at the end soooo wonderfully. India Grey's my Goddess!Maya Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678010385699279149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-43233764775454547302010-05-23T13:11:26.006+01:002010-05-23T13:11:26.006+01:00Hi,
Yep, me too: big fan of India Grey novels.
B...Hi,<br /><br />Yep, me too: big fan of India Grey novels.<br /><br />But, and it's a big but, I wish the same damn names (forenames and surnames) didn't keep popping up over and over again within HM&B novels. <br /><br />For anyone thinking on writing a spanish themed novel!<br />The name Romero (variations: Romera, Romeiros, Romeu, and other roms)is usually only one of two/three Spanish surnames that a person has. <br /><br />It's meaning/origin Romero: Man of Rome! It is an Italian-Spanish name.<br /><br />Also, Spanish women don't take their husbands name as first surname ie; Miss Perez marries Mr. Romero and her name becomes Mrs. Perez Romero!!! She will use Perez as every day name, and effectively Mr Romero is sleeping with Mrs Perez! Which is quite amusing, when one considers Spain is a very Male Macho Orientated Society. <br /><br />Just a few tips to consider when writing a spanish themed novel. By the way, the Romero Coat of Arms is mix of red/yellow with armour (Knights) helmet inclusive face shield and two white prancing horses facing to left.<br /><br />These little details are very important ;) if one wants Spanish/South American women to enjoy reading HM&B novels and to feel the author has made the effort to know a little of their cultural/historical lineage!<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-90231884029002373982010-05-22T05:44:15.000+01:002010-05-22T05:44:15.000+01:00Love India's books!Love India's books!Lacey Devlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716109142743069204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-41950631241664311512010-05-21T21:21:49.922+01:002010-05-21T21:21:49.922+01:00I liked this one too, Joanne! India Grey is a grea...I liked this one too, Joanne! India Grey is a great author!Jackie Ashendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564893115525415518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-87828673260155487192010-05-21T17:07:28.107+01:002010-05-21T17:07:28.107+01:00Thanks, Jo. I haven't read it yet either.
An...Thanks, Jo. I haven't read it yet either. <br /><br />And thanks Abbi and Suzanne for the reminder that I should check my TBR pile before I rush off an buy it!Romy Sommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989655739656698541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-29777627737684624492010-05-21T16:55:59.060+01:002010-05-21T16:55:59.060+01:00I think I've missed this one - like Abbi, I...I think I've missed this one - like Abbi, I'm sure my copy is lurking somewhere in a tbr pile. Will search this weekend.<br /><br />Great review, Jo.<br /><br />XXSuzanne Ross Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561888635304578484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126642202567930486.post-83620378451200041632010-05-21T15:15:33.039+01:002010-05-21T15:15:33.039+01:00Joanne,
I read alot of Presents, but I haven&#...Joanne,<br /><br /> I read alot of Presents, but I haven't read this one. Love India Grey, though. Probably have it in my massive TBR pile somewhere . . .Abbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331959381532863335noreply@blogger.com