tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post1132547343865930449..comments2023-09-16T05:02:59.946-07:00Comments on Heroines with Hearts: A Story within a Story Debra St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-62407204162634393872012-08-23T12:06:06.900-07:002012-08-23T12:06:06.900-07:00Thans, Linda :-)Thans, Linda :-)Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-91294232088844345222012-08-22T20:08:49.803-07:002012-08-22T20:08:49.803-07:00Paula, it was so interesting to learn the story be...Paula, it was so interesting to learn the story behind the story after reading this book. Both story and book were fascinating. HLL remains tied for first place (in my opinion) of all your books I've read. Linda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-30313598386982734442012-08-22T13:51:23.859-07:002012-08-22T13:51:23.859-07:00LOL, Erin, I'd need to do a lot more work on i...LOL, Erin, I'd need to do a lot more work on it before I could shop it anywhere. Also it has one major problem - the hero is 'missing' for half the show, before he finally returns (but I ignored that fact in my story!)Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-64230499341725709412012-08-22T13:49:28.014-07:002012-08-22T13:49:28.014-07:00Debra - I searched for quite a while (and read a l...Debra - I searched for quite a while (and read a lot of legends!) but as soon as I read the story of Colin, I knew I had 'my' musical! I didn't plan it all out, and didn't relate the whole story in my book, but I think there were enough references for the reader to be able to imagine it! Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-24146089081748237962012-08-22T13:44:59.147-07:002012-08-22T13:44:59.147-07:00Thanks, Jillian - these 'legendary' women ...Thanks, Jillian - these 'legendary' women certainly waited a long time for their men, didn't they?<br /><br />Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-79512807514396246232012-08-22T13:30:26.581-07:002012-08-22T13:30:26.581-07:00Paula, I'm so impressed! That story really wa...Paula, I'm so impressed! That story really was made for Broadway, especially with a hunky guy in a kilt making his way back to his lady love...<br /><br />I'm doubly impressed that you created your own lyrics. By golly, I wouldn't be shy about shopping it around to a few agents for stage production.<br /><br />Anyway, even if those fantasies never come true, you know you've written a smash hit, SRO. My very best, ErinErin OQuinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113229623866154645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-35338933344610435072012-08-22T13:13:26.834-07:002012-08-22T13:13:26.834-07:00Wow, Paula! I always knew you were talented, but t...Wow, Paula! I always knew you were talented, but to create this story within a story for your plot...I am in awe.<br /><br />And it's a beautiful legend.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-50236179288395188642012-08-22T12:46:38.013-07:002012-08-22T12:46:38.013-07:00Love it!!! Reminded me of Penelope's long wait...Love it!!! Reminded me of Penelope's long wait for her love, Odysseus.<br /><br />Would love to see this on Broadway or West EndJillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153037458860004412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-375279695310680392012-08-22T10:34:55.903-07:002012-08-22T10:34:55.903-07:00Many thanks! By the time I finished writing HLL, I...Many thanks! By the time I finished writing HLL, I could picture so many scenes in the show, and the whole musical became real to me! Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-41686377496252633562012-08-22T06:29:20.123-07:002012-08-22T06:29:20.123-07:00I love that legend! In fact, I think some of the S...I love that legend! In fact, I think some of the Scottish historical romances I've read may have been based on it. Great post.Jennifer Wilckhttp://www.jenniferwilck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-39398758522353716062012-08-22T04:50:10.648-07:002012-08-22T04:50:10.648-07:00Stories are often based on legends. Your legend re...Stories are often based on legends. Your legend reminded me of the Arthurian legend I am using in my WIP. The lady's love returns disguised as a beggar. <br />I love this post!Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.com