tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664128935862208505.post7623001732176121954..comments2023-11-20T05:55:21.126-08:00Comments on Historical Romance Author-Victoria Roberts: I Got the Call... From My MotherVictoria Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14655411862542154351noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664128935862208505.post-87642039239357142482010-11-19T14:58:58.983-08:002010-11-19T14:58:58.983-08:00Yay for the Highlanders! The Scottish crap is the ...Yay for the Highlanders! The Scottish crap is the best part for sure! My mom doesn't read my stuff, but my husband does. I guess it helps when a family member gives their input. Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664128935862208505.post-89738608383066056232010-11-19T13:35:31.535-08:002010-11-19T13:35:31.535-08:00I wish my mother was alive to read my stories! I d...I wish my mother was alive to read my stories! I doubt she'd ever tell me she liked them, but she'd tell everyone else they were wonderful. Glad you got the big OK from yours, Victoria!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664128935862208505.post-26968354102751608282010-11-18T23:23:36.527-08:002010-11-18T23:23:36.527-08:00Great post!
Yay! Good for you! From my own experi...Great post!<br /><br />Yay! Good for you! From my own experience I can tell you mom's can be brutal. LOL Mine is my first reader on all my sweet to light erotic works. She loves my werewolves but skims the demon sex. LOL So you are doing great to only have the crit on the "Scottish crap". <br /><br />As for "Note: Oh, yes. The dh takes pride in admitting he was the test subject for those scenes ;)" That made me laugh out loud. My hubby used to openly brag about this too. But all that changed once I started writing m/m stories. *wicked grin*L. Shannonhttp://www.lshannon.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664128935862208505.post-2418151450781946462010-11-18T20:00:03.635-08:002010-11-18T20:00:03.635-08:00Victoria, I've never been to your blog; it'...Victoria, I've never been to your blog; it's beautiful! Your stories sound wonderful. My mom doesn't read romance.Julie Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242380140265459688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664128935862208505.post-62823691063337803712010-11-18T17:26:13.614-08:002010-11-18T17:26:13.614-08:00Since I love all things Scottish, I must get your ...Since I love all things Scottish, I must get your books. I mean, if your Mother liked it... :)<br /><br />My parents are gone now, but they both did read my first story way before I perfected the craft to the point where I am now. I did hold my breath, but got approval. My Dad even several years later asked to read it again. My hubby has not read any of it, nor my daughter. But I will say she is my sounding board and plot helper. I think she is afraid she will see herself - and, she is right. :)<br /><br />Loved your blog a lot.Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664128935862208505.post-9979560467558541192010-11-18T17:11:46.667-08:002010-11-18T17:11:46.667-08:00My mom doesn't read romance and would not like...My mom doesn't read romance and would not like my romantic suspense stories. (I think she'd say there was too much sex getting in the way of the story- which is funny since my RS are not that hot.) So, I never share. <br /><br />Now, my sister-in-law has read and loved my stories.Alexa Bournehttp://alexabourne.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664128935862208505.post-75716609060030362342010-11-18T16:36:45.259-08:002010-11-18T16:36:45.259-08:00How can ye nay like the Scottish Highlanders, aye?...How can ye nay like the Scottish Highlanders, aye?Victoria Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655411862542154351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664128935862208505.post-85643687670861246432010-11-18T16:34:10.569-08:002010-11-18T16:34:10.569-08:00My mom reads almost everything I write and aside f...My mom reads almost everything I write and aside from the occasional grammar issue (spelling, typos, etc..) she says she always loves everything (even the crap). So I have to depend on my critique partner to give me the real goods. I will say, mom does not read my erotic romance and does not want to. So, I get all the cringing about the sex scenes. In the erotic romance, mom says she doesn't want to know what's squirreling away in my brain on that front (LOL). But, I can understand being hesitant to share with those closest to us as their comments (good or bad) are the ones that really carry meaning. All the strangers in the world can love or hate waht we do and we have to learn to take it with a grain of salt, but to hear it from our moms could be really painful (or joyful - in your case). Glad it was a good experience.Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470931492839670360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664128935862208505.post-34849265130626212682010-11-18T16:32:36.826-08:002010-11-18T16:32:36.826-08:00Congratulations, Victoria, on the great review fro...Congratulations, Victoria, on the great review from the toughest critic you'll ever have...your mother. Even when grown, we're perpetual children when it comes to seeking our parent's approval. LOL! I especially like the part about the "Scottish crap". To me, that's like saying you don't like the frosting on the cake. Does the poor woman have no idea that the "Scottish" is the best part? :-) Well done! And when I buy a copy of your wondrous tale, I want an autograph!Maeve Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947265251857551496noreply@blogger.com