tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post162065956848706658..comments2023-09-16T05:02:59.946-07:00Comments on Heroines with Hearts: Friday Friends with Margaret BlakeDebra St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-30155662447446545752010-02-15T08:53:04.277-08:002010-02-15T08:53:04.277-08:00The name out of the hat is Amber - so Amber if you...The name out of the hat is Amber - so Amber if you will let me know your e mail address I will mail you an ebook copy of Dangerous Enchantment. You can let me know either via here or privately via my website.<br />www.margaretblake.co.uk<br /><br />Cheers - been so lovely being here.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-7026435221001042142010-02-14T09:11:59.330-08:002010-02-14T09:11:59.330-08:00Thank you, Beth. I do find that working is the bes...Thank you, Beth. I do find that working is the best medicine at the moment. I've had proofs to do for another historical book and publicity for Dangerous Enchantment, and I say thank goodness for that.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-16735102819134406522010-02-14T08:23:29.009-08:002010-02-14T08:23:29.009-08:00I am awed, Margaret, by your courage at this terri...I am awed, Margaret, by your courage at this terribly sad time for you. Your strength is admirable as is your power of invention. 'Dangerous Enchantment' sounds a wonderful read.Beth Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291800895744785318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-82271980363212266272010-02-14T06:47:49.385-08:002010-02-14T06:47:49.385-08:00Thank you, Gabriela, I hope if you do read one of ...Thank you, Gabriela, I hope if you do read one of my books that you enjoy the experience.<br /><br />My first book was published in l978, and now I am up to my 24th published book, that is not counting those that did not make it!margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-11756803545156043592010-02-14T03:35:38.022-08:002010-02-14T03:35:38.022-08:00From Gabriela Jacobs (via email)
Margaret, I'...From Gabriela Jacobs (via email)<br /><br />Margaret, I'm so sorry for your recent loss. It's sweet that you attribute your writing success your husband. It sounds like he had a lot of faith in you. I haven't read one of your novels yet, but I'm curious now that I've read this interview and am looking forward to reading your work. Best of luck!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-87779574888406260982010-02-13T23:36:53.662-08:002010-02-13T23:36:53.662-08:00Thank you Jan, and many congratulations for our fu...Thank you Jan, and many congratulations for our future success.<br /><br />Marcy, I think that is wonderful about the author that thought the hero didn't like the plot. I can well believe that happened. You have to let your characters go to where they want and not where you are anticipating they go! They know best.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-79350013429398497242010-02-13T14:41:58.394-08:002010-02-13T14:41:58.394-08:00Lovely interview, Margaret. Wishing you strength a...Lovely interview, Margaret. Wishing you strength and luck in equal measures.Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-76121196694418641512010-02-13T14:30:22.841-08:002010-02-13T14:30:22.841-08:00Again Margaret, my most sincere sympathies about y...Again Margaret, my most sincere sympathies about your loss. I am always fascinating to know with authors, do your characters "speak" to you? I had one author tell me that she changed a plot line because her hero didn't like it!<br /><br />marcymarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674446371178540660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-91799069656867658772010-02-13T12:07:54.552-08:002010-02-13T12:07:54.552-08:00How kind you all are - thank you so much.
Margaret...How kind you all are - thank you so much.<br />Margaret and Elizabeth - it was good of you to stop by, I do appreciate that.<br />Hi Jen - - I know we share so many things together, and I think honesty is one of them.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-20937795594035674952010-02-13T11:59:16.191-08:002010-02-13T11:59:16.191-08:00What an inspirational interview on so many levels ...What an inspirational interview on so many levels -- both personally and professionally. Thank you for sharing so honestly, Margaret!<br /><br />Fondly,<br /><br />Jen DosherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-26024372447925293972010-02-13T10:22:48.831-08:002010-02-13T10:22:48.831-08:00An interersting and touching interview.
I feel you...An interersting and touching interview.<br />I feel you must be the type of strong resilient sort of character that you write about in your books.<br />Best wishes,<br />Margaret MuirM. C. Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443902997432695441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-86083552878412276642010-02-13T09:17:30.734-08:002010-02-13T09:17:30.734-08:00Margaret, sincere condolences on your loss; my hea...Margaret, sincere condolences on your loss; my heart goes out to you. <br /><br />Congratulations on the release of Dangerous Enchantment. It sounds wonderful and I'll certainly be checking it out.Liz Hanburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432754254139090864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-16815972879344312862010-02-12T23:57:37.500-08:002010-02-12T23:57:37.500-08:00Thank you Jan, I find it more exciting when I am r...Thank you Jan, I find it more exciting when I am running by the seat of my pants, not knowing what is going to happen next I am sure adds to the momentum.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-80452368315758908342010-02-12T14:16:17.202-08:002010-02-12T14:16:17.202-08:00Margaret I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Jo...Margaret I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, John sounds like he gave you valuable advice.<br /><br />I also love the way you let your characters lead the story. I try to have a plot, but my characters do take over.<br /><br />Dangerous Enchantment sounds wonderful. <br />Best wishes<br />JanJan Bowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924273704437649427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-57054628436272555992010-02-12T14:07:29.476-08:002010-02-12T14:07:29.476-08:00Hi Margaret, you are so kind, thank you for your l...Hi Margaret, you are so kind, thank you for your lovely thoughts. You are such a good friend and have been inspirational during this dreadful time.<br /><br />I am off to bed now, I am sorry but just so exhausted with all that's gone on. But please rest assured I will be back at 2.00 a.m.Eastern and will be answering any questions or just saying hi to people who drop by.<br /><br />Ciao for now, Margaret.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-37118599265350999272010-02-12T14:00:45.614-08:002010-02-12T14:00:45.614-08:00Hi Margaret,
Wonderful interview. We all know what...Hi Margaret,<br />Wonderful interview. We all know what a great author you are, but you are so brave and steadfast in the face of such a terrible loss. Your John would be proud of you. And what wonderful memories you have to hold within your heart.<br />Your Aussie mate, MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-60872342477818405912010-02-12T13:01:46.008-08:002010-02-12T13:01:46.008-08:00I meant to say, anyone who contacts me on this pag...I meant to say, anyone who contacts me on this page, has a chance of winning an e book copy of Dangerous Enchantment. All names in the green fedora tomorrow - so keep watching.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-81588169733130569472010-02-12T12:48:03.981-08:002010-02-12T12:48:03.981-08:00Thank you Cally - that is so great. I hope you enj...Thank you Cally - that is so great. I hope you enjoy The Substitute Bride, but what is your Nook?<br />Thank you, Amber, your kind comment is much appreciated.<br />I would never have sent a novel to a publisher without John making me. When I had my first book accepted he bought me a bottle of champagne and has carried on that tradition ever since.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-54676032718005781082010-02-12T11:50:29.778-08:002010-02-12T11:50:29.778-08:00Margaret,
I am an Internet buddy of Paula's wh...Margaret,<br />I am an Internet buddy of Paula's who shares her love of TWW. This interview has been most interesting. I am sorry for your recent loss, but so glad your husband did encourage you to get those transcripts off to the publisher. I have just purchased an electronic copy of The Substitute Bride for my Nook from Barnes & Noble. I look forward to reading one of your novels. Cheers, CallyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653656217959470049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-71845969017261415922010-02-12T11:18:01.150-08:002010-02-12T11:18:01.150-08:00Margaret, my heart goes out to you. I'm so sor...Margaret, my heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry about your loss. Dangerous Enchantment sounds really interesting. I'll have to check it out.Ambernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-77037851709483665842010-02-12T11:12:01.215-08:002010-02-12T11:12:01.215-08:00Thanks everyone. Ana I hope Dangerous Enchantment ...Thanks everyone. Ana I hope Dangerous Enchantment will go into print, I prefer that too.<br />Toni, my only advice for revising an MS is to leave it for at least seven days, it's amazing what you see after you have left it a while. This brings fresh insight and I always try to do that.<br />Kathy - no Kate is a figment of my imagination, is she a little like me? I have been in love with Richard the Third for many years???<br /><br />Thanks so much for condolences and kind remarks.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-39235226888272058852010-02-12T10:12:56.857-08:002010-02-12T10:12:56.857-08:00Great interview. John gave you excellent advice.Great interview. John gave you excellent advice.jrlindermuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204855909246670628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-55222651729134342092010-02-12T10:01:18.321-08:002010-02-12T10:01:18.321-08:00Hi Margaret,
It is wonderful to have you here. Pau...Hi Margaret,<br />It is wonderful to have you here. Paula talks about you often with great affection and admiration. <br /><br />I love historicals, too. I think research is exciting and fun. I take advantage of children's library books for research.<br /><br />I will order your new release this weekend. (I prefer printed books.)<br />AnaAna Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-77462231491132846332010-02-12T09:48:13.641-08:002010-02-12T09:48:13.641-08:00My heart goes out to you, Margaret. Wishing you mu...My heart goes out to you, Margaret. Wishing you much comfort in this difficult time.<br />Congrats on the release of Dangerous Enchantment.Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-64978168051425684332010-02-12T09:29:11.578-08:002010-02-12T09:29:11.578-08:00Margaret, I'm so sorry to hear about your husb...Margaret, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I LOVE the advice he gave you, and good thing you listened, right? <br /><br />My question for you is... Do you have any tips on how to revise a MS before you send it out? Are there things you make sure you have checked for?Toni Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121044112674293534noreply@blogger.com