Comments on: Romance Under the Tuscan Sun, Part II aka My Week at “Romance Camp”

By: Sharon Kendrick

Sharon Kendrick — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:51:12 +0000

Is it too late to add a comment? I’ve only just managed to log into the ihearts (trumpet roll….) site!
Jennie, you wrote up the week’s writing course absolutely brilliantly – and made it come alive with your words, so that I felt I was re-living the whole gorgeous and inspirational experience. Oh, I wish I was. Here in England, the rain is tumbling down in fleets of arrows.
And nice to see you on here too, Rachel – who is a determined and passionate student of the genre.

If anyone is interested, there will be another course on 9th-16th May, 2009.

By: Lynn Raye Harris

Lynn Raye Harris — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:54:20 +0000

Hi, Jennie! Lynn is fine. Tatia is a HOOT, btw. She keeps the Pixie loop in stitches. I love reading her pithy posts to the group. I always know I’m going to crack up. Can’t wait to meet you both in person! Just bought Caretti’s Forced Bride the other day and looking forward to reading it.

By: Jennie Lucas

Jennie Lucas — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:02:10 +0000

Thanks Lynn! (Or do you go by Lynn Raye?) My critique partner, Tatia, is a member of your Pixies (Golden Heart 2008 finalists) and has been talking about what a great group you have. That plus having your editor for the year…Odds seem good you’ll soon be getting that all-important pink ribbon at National!

And Rachael–it’s always great to hear from you! I totally understand about being snowed under. I had a MS due and that totally took all my focus for a few days, so I’m sorry about this late reply! Sending all my love and hoping to see you at some writing conference soon! (Maybe RNA?? That looked so fun!!) *hugs*

Jennie

By: Rachael

Rachael — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:31:06 +0000

Hi Jennie,
I have been a bit snowed under these last few days so a bit late posting. I did love the blogs. The photo’s are great too.

If anyone is thinking of going to Tuscany I’d say it’s the best holiday I’ve had – so good in fact I am going next year. A whole week writing, talking and thinking writing in such a beautiful setting. What more could you ask for?

Have a good time in San Fransico all those going.

Rachael

By: Lynn Raye Harris

Lynn Raye Harris — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:41:59 +0000

OMG, I SO want to do this!!!! Thanks for the report. Sounds fab. And I love the pictures! I haven’t been to Tuscany in about 7 years. Yikes!

See some of you in San Fran next week.

By: Jennie Lucas

Jennie Lucas — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:58:46 +0000

Oh Trish, it’s so great to see you!! Thanks for all your nice words. They mean a lot to me.

And…Just a few more days and we’ll be sipping champagne by the sea, senorita!!! *big hugs*

By: Jennie Lucas

Jennie Lucas — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:56:39 +0000

Jane, thanks for calling Pete “a dream man”. Following up Aideen’s earlier comments with THAT just about made him fall over. Ha! He really is great, though. I still can’t believe he let me go to Italy. Now I’ll just have to remember that next time he leaves dirty clothes all over the closet floor! *grin*

And oh…. man…. thanks for the info about how to see the BBC documentary, but I’m just too nervous. For one thing, they might cut all my interviews. For another…well, I just don’t want to see myself on camera because I’m sure I’ll look a right fool, and I’d rather remain in denial than know for sure.

And if any of you *do* see it and there’s spinach in my teeth, for heaven’s sake don’t tell me!

By: Jennie Lucas

Jennie Lucas — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:45:51 +0000

Aideen, what a beautiful thing to say! I just read it to Pete (who hasn’t read my blog–I never let him read my writing) and I swear he blushed. So funny. He races cars, runs marathons, he’s this total alpha guy, but he has no clue how to handle compliments! Thanks for helping me render him speechless.

The workshop was great. Sharon’s a terrific teacher. And it’s just a little hop, skip and jump from your neck of the world. Who knows, maybe that next Presents/Modern author could be you…?

By: Jennie Lucas

Jennie Lucas — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:36:38 +0000

Jenna, you crack me up! Great to see you sweetie!

And you should have seen my face when they first tried to interview me. I was utterly terrified. I felt like a scared mouse! But fortunately I got over that… eventually.

By: Trish Morey

Trish Morey — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:15:32 +0000

Oh Jennie, what a gorgeous blog. I thought part 1 was good, but part 2 had me tearing up. I so agree with Aideen! Plus I think you handled those questions in spectacular style. Go you!

Big smile though now on my face as I type this- I’ll see you in a few days in San Francisco! Can’t wait.