tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post1788222029492855787..comments2024-01-27T20:54:06.726-08:00Comments on Once Written, Twice Shy: Q & A with author Lynne MarshallRebecca J. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-13080111505126994642011-08-05T17:45:17.940-07:002011-08-05T17:45:17.940-07:00Caroline - we're soulmates! LOL. the Interne...Caroline - we're soulmates! LOL. the Internet is a wondrous thing.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.<br /><br />best,<br />LynneLynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-76246690638266137622011-08-05T17:13:12.019-07:002011-08-05T17:13:12.019-07:00Lynne, reading your comments was like mirroring my...Lynne, reading your comments was like mirroring my own--loved your answers: trifecta--shy, introvert, late bloomer. LOL That's me! I am able to speak, but I prefer online classes. Thanks for sharing!Caroline Clemmonshttp://www.carolineclemmons.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-6236998113473912622011-08-05T15:43:51.676-07:002011-08-05T15:43:51.676-07:00Hi LaVerne. I so agree that reaching out to other...Hi LaVerne. I so agree that reaching out to others is the key. In NY this summer at RWA, I made a point to be the first to approach people because waiting for people to come to me, well, that just doesn't happen.<br /><br />Sounds like your plan is great. Fake it until we brake it (our shyness), right?<br /><br />Thanks so much for your friendly words, and I completely agree that romance writers are the most supportive authors on earth!<br /><br />Thanks for supporting me today. Cyber hugs to you, too!Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-73252838307679023112011-08-05T15:40:19.483-07:002011-08-05T15:40:19.483-07:00Hi Cherie,
Yes, the distancing effect of the inter...Hi Cherie,<br />Yes, the distancing effect of the internet frees me from face-to-face meetings and cringing over everything I might have said wrong or done wrong. It is a bit freeing.<br /><br />Being an introvert doesn't mean no personality, right? LOL.<br /><br />Also, breaking the ice through e-mail etc. is a good way to feel more comfortable with people when you finally do meet them. <br />Cyber hugs to you! (trying out Monique's technique)Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-82956669554364183272011-08-05T15:02:16.298-07:002011-08-05T15:02:16.298-07:00Hi Lynne and Rebecca!
I so COMPLETELY understand ...Hi Lynne and Rebecca!<br /><br />I so COMPLETELY understand where you're coming from. Honestly - if that was me having to stand up in front of that many people - well - just the thought scares me to death. You are an inspiration! <br /><br />I started pretending I was confident. I got sick of being the wallflower : ) I went to my first romance conference about 12 years ago all by myself - and being the youngest in the room (I was a mere baby at 24!) I felt so out of my depth. I took a deep breath and introduced myself to a smiley-looking bunch and it all went well from there. I found early on that romance writers are the loveliest people you could meet : )<br /><br />Actually - from memory, I wasn't the youngest one there. I seem to recall briefly meeting a then unpublished Nalini Singh. I think she won a couple of awards that year. She was always brilliant.<br /><br />So now, the pretending has become ingrained and people think I'm naturally extroverted - Ha! If only they knew what a struggle it still is for me : )<br /><br />All the best of luck for "One for the Road". It looks like a fantastic read!LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-9096511384706650552011-08-05T14:59:10.470-07:002011-08-05T14:59:10.470-07:00Hi Lynne,
You're certainly not an internet int...Hi Lynne,<br />You're certainly not an internet introvert as I often read your interesting comments on various blogs - you're very friendly:)<br />Like AJ Nuest I'm very impressed with your output and your kudos in writing for HM&B - that's my ambition! You are an inspiration - will look out for your books now as part of my 'research'.<br />I really enjoyed 'Jezebel's Wish' so I agree with your comment about AJ's writing ability. And I love Monique's idea of dealing with shyness through hugs - brilliant!Cherie Le Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933336908575092119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-48164867918195122952011-08-05T14:11:37.792-07:002011-08-05T14:11:37.792-07:00Thanks for dropping by and reading the blog, Mary!...Thanks for dropping by and reading the blog, Mary!<br />Sending the same good wishes right back to you!<br /><br />Lynne<br /><br />Are you an introvert?Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-24483315456053095822011-08-05T13:38:39.253-07:002011-08-05T13:38:39.253-07:00Sounds like a wonderful story. And very original i...Sounds like a wonderful story. And very original in theme. Love the RV idea! Good luck and great sales to you!!!Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-63949530376264630392011-08-05T11:33:01.102-07:002011-08-05T11:33:01.102-07:00Hi Monique! Thanks so much for the compliment, aw...Hi Monique! Thanks so much for the compliment, aw shucks!<br />Hey, I like that idea, but somehow grabbing an agent or editor and giving them a hug might be tricky.<br />I do like to hug my RWA chaptermates, and even give a kiss on the cheek from time to time though.<br />I'll practice up my hugging and see how that works out next year at the RWA National conference. :)<br />Thanks for reading the blog and commenting.Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-41551583786625716272011-08-05T10:09:57.434-07:002011-08-05T10:09:57.434-07:00Hi, Rebecca! Fab job you're doing here. Congra...Hi, Rebecca! Fab job you're doing here. Congrats on the new book!<br /><br />HUGE HUG, Lynne! You know I LOVE your books, so I'll be running off to get my hands on a copy of One For The Road.<br /><br />Isn't it awful being so reserved? Like you, I'm often mistaken as being detached. Over the years, I've developed a way around this--I hug everybody! Yes even complete strangers. It's amazing how people respond to huggers (I've not had any bad experiences... yet lol) and can make an introvert appear to be extrovert.<br /><br />But shhhh...that my secret...don't tell anyone :)<br /><br />Best luck with sales.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Monique x<br /><a href="http://www.moniquedevere.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Author of humorous, feel-good romance</a>Monique DeVerehttp://www.moniquedevere.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-61460811288199477402011-08-05T08:43:52.989-07:002011-08-05T08:43:52.989-07:00Oh Maeve - I know, I know! We don't want to b...Oh Maeve - I know, I know! We don't want to be the way we are, it's just hard to push ourselves out of our shells.<br /><br />I'd give anything to live in the skin of an extrovert for one day. But honestly, I'm happy the way I am. <br /><br />Thank goodness for our writing, right?Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-16440049078024986502011-08-05T08:41:20.576-07:002011-08-05T08:41:20.576-07:00Hi AJ! Thanks so much for commenting. I can'...Hi AJ! Thanks so much for commenting. I can't believe I actually gave that presentation, either! Just thinking about it makes me get nervous, and that was three years ago! LOL.<br /><br />thanks for your support and kind words regarding One for the Road. I have been blown away by the reader reviews at Amazon. Nothing, absolutely nothing! is scarier than sending our babies out there for readers to decide whether they like it or not.<br /><br />Wishing you all the success with Jezebel's Wish. You're a lovely writer. :)Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-71422138679086511372011-08-05T08:28:28.488-07:002011-08-05T08:28:28.488-07:00I can SO relate to what you're saying, Lynn. I...I can SO relate to what you're saying, Lynn. I've had folks tell me they thougt I was snobby and then they realized I was just painfully shy. It's a terrible feeling!Maeve Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947265251857551496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-2130898449760728002011-08-05T08:26:40.030-07:002011-08-05T08:26:40.030-07:00Hi Lynne! TWELVE BOOKS! Geesh, I feel like such a ...Hi Lynne! TWELVE BOOKS! Geesh, I feel like such a newbie. I totally get what you mean about treading the social waters of promotion. Egad! I can't believe you gave a presentation in front of 75 people! Great job!! I would have been quaking in my boots! I am so excited about One For the Road. I CAN'T WAIT to read this story. Congrats on your success and here's to many more stories!!AJ Nuesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010557416505335378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-19294412455814390512011-08-05T07:30:09.668-07:002011-08-05T07:30:09.668-07:00Good morning Joanne and Rebecca.
Joanne - thanks...Good morning Joanne and Rebecca. <br /><br />Joanne - thanks for reading the blog. I suspect there are a lot more people out there just like us.<br /><br />I've been told people are shocked to find out I'm an introvert, so that pasted on grin must be helping a little?<br /><br />And Rebecca - yes, it is a constant and concerted effort to not give in to the desire to just run away! run run!<br /><br />LOL.<br /><br />I feel so much more comfortable on-line - so that's a plus.<br /><br />Thanks, Joanne for not letting me feel introverted and friendless. :)Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-81354231522967761672011-08-05T07:22:19.262-07:002011-08-05T07:22:19.262-07:00Lynne, thanks so much for being here today. We sou...Lynne, thanks so much for being here today. We sound a lot a like. I have a tendency to come off as aloof and standoffish too...IF I don't make a concerted effort not to. It's a constant effort, LOL.<br /><br />Hi Joanne. No offense taken. I feel the same way. It's a struggle.Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-87431785611072147492011-08-05T07:19:29.164-07:002011-08-05T07:19:29.164-07:00You sound so much like me. I definitely come off a...You sound so much like me. I definitely come off as standoffish when really I'm just terrified. It's probably not PC to say this, so I hope I don't offend anyone, but I call myself a social retard, because it's how I feel. Being in crowds is horrible. I've found though that a lot of times smiling and telling someone that I'm scared to death usually helps. <br /><br />Great interview!Joanne Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708364499624604625noreply@blogger.com