tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post2536315110205914396..comments2024-03-28T17:05:03.017-07:00Comments on Romance Reviews Today Blog: Q & A with Vonda Sinclair!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-63435068445518272712011-10-29T08:11:51.814-07:002011-10-29T08:11:51.814-07:00Yes, a lot of times secondary characters are the o...Yes, a lot of times secondary characters are the ones who surprise me. It's like they spring out of nowhere and take on a life of their own, all without my planning or working on them. This happened when Lachlan was a secondary character in My Fierce Highlander.Vonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-40495702464337482812011-10-28T23:49:56.154-07:002011-10-28T23:49:56.154-07:00Hi Vonda, my question for you is, since you say th...Hi Vonda, my question for you is, since you say that you're more of a pantser, I was wondering if you have characters that really surprised you as you are writing their story or if there were moments where the story takes a surprising turn as you fleshed it out?winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572247688497515974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-75247766308166353832011-10-27T17:58:46.700-07:002011-10-27T17:58:46.700-07:00Wow Tami! Thanks so much! I LOVE your books too!
...Wow Tami! Thanks so much! I LOVE your books too!<br /><br />Alexa, thanks! There is always something surprising in Scotland although it's not always research related. On a recent trip, we parked in a pull off spot on a one track road in Sutherland so I could take some pics of spectacular scenery across the road. A string of about 50 caravans (small camper vans) passed before I could cross the road again. I thought I was going to freeze to death in the cold wind. WHY would there be a string of 50 caravans in the most remote area of northern Scotland where there were almost no other cars or people? Who knows? LOLVonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-33196040674537048422011-10-27T17:12:28.310-07:002011-10-27T17:12:28.310-07:00Yay, Vonda! I'm so psyched for you! In your re...Yay, Vonda! I'm so psyched for you! In your research trips, what has been the most surprising thing you've learned or seen?Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671871950908006851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-89867432405815343772011-10-27T17:01:33.657-07:002011-10-27T17:01:33.657-07:00Great interview, Vonda! I LOVE your books, you are...Great interview, Vonda! I LOVE your books, you are a gifted author who is going places!Tami Deehttp://www.tamidee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-65977111545511489902011-10-27T14:55:55.701-07:002011-10-27T14:55:55.701-07:00Hi Chey, Yes, Highlander stories are my favorites ...Hi Chey, Yes, Highlander stories are my favorites too! I can't get enough of hotties in kilts wielding swords. :)Vonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-17597015437458436982011-10-27T14:54:45.531-07:002011-10-27T14:54:45.531-07:00LOL Donna! Thanks so much for saying I actually am...LOL Donna! Thanks so much for saying I actually am a writing teacher and photographer. :) But I would consider myself an amateur at both things really. Thanks so much for your compliments about my books! I'm thrilled you enjoyed them! You are an awesome friend too!Vonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-75725868152586039432011-10-27T14:31:07.371-07:002011-10-27T14:31:07.371-07:00I enjoy highlander stories.
Do you have a favourit...I enjoy highlander stories.<br />Do you have a favourite genre?cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028962586999938567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-64874111802937119092011-10-27T14:14:43.444-07:002011-10-27T14:14:43.444-07:00You MIGHT be a writing teacher or photographer??? ...You MIGHT be a writing teacher or photographer??? You're pretty modest, my friend. You're a writing teacher and photographer extraordinaire. (Reference those amazing book covers of yours!) To top it off, you write some of the best books I've ever read. You're generous and kind and a fabulous friend. Yup! You'd make a terrific therapist. I wish you all the best with these two books, Vonda--and I can't wait to get my hands on that next book. I loved the interview, too. Thanks!<br />~DonnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887343545195798501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-66980580918908370722011-10-27T13:24:26.692-07:002011-10-27T13:24:26.692-07:00Thanks, Tamara! I'm so glad you enjoy my books...Thanks, Tamara! I'm so glad you enjoy my books! How sweet of you to say that! And thanks for reading them! I do enjoy learning those little details I can use to bring the story to life.<br /><br />Carol, thanks! Go Rebels! :) You guys are like my writing family. And thanks so much for liking MFH!Vonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-8721677092013789262011-10-27T12:21:35.134-07:002011-10-27T12:21:35.134-07:00Great interview, Vonda. I'm happy to say I'...Great interview, Vonda. I'm happy to say I'm one of the Rebels. It's a great group of ladies who've become very special friends. Don't include me in the drawing. I already have MFH and LOVED it!Carol Burnside aka Annie Rayburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293010041077113759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-58318314084731573892011-10-27T12:17:58.672-07:002011-10-27T12:17:58.672-07:00I love your books, Vonda! I'm jsut amazed at ...I love your books, Vonda! I'm jsut amazed at the level of your research. You really do a good job of bringing the characters and the surroundings alive.Tamara Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520967002081732399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-14715319563126879892011-10-27T09:15:06.510-07:002011-10-27T09:15:06.510-07:00Thanks Paisley and Derek! I'm so glad you both...Thanks Paisley and Derek! I'm so glad you both approve of my teaching abilities. And thanks to you both also for reading my books! You're the best!Vonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-43992090544113083882011-10-27T09:01:40.296-07:002011-10-27T09:01:40.296-07:00I'll echo Paisley's comments about your ab...I'll echo Paisley's comments about your ability as a writing coach. Having read the first two in this series, I can recommend them with confidence. <br /><br />*Drums fingers* Patiently waiting for number three. Good luck with sales Vonda.derekdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006180145595174044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-611452824798482602011-10-27T08:43:50.723-07:002011-10-27T08:43:50.723-07:00Hmmmmmm, you're already a writing teacher, and...Hmmmmmm, you're already a writing teacher, and I might add a great one. :) Since I already have your stories in my Kindle I am not reading the excerpts...don't want to spoil my surprises when I get to read this story. Loved 'My Wild Highlander' and recommend it to anyone who wants a good read.<br /><br />Are you writing on the next story, Vonda???? I hope so.Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-75814052455164914342011-10-27T07:31:35.191-07:002011-10-27T07:31:35.191-07:00Kathleen, I'm not sure! I'm so hooked on w...Kathleen, I'm not sure! I'm so hooked on writing I don't want a different profession. LOL But I might be a therapist since I have a background in psychology. Or I might be a photographer or a writing teacher.Vonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-5293218676147534292011-10-27T07:29:53.383-07:002011-10-27T07:29:53.383-07:00Romance Reader Enthusiast, I don't know exactl...Romance Reader Enthusiast, I don't know exactly how much time I spend on research. Sometimes days and days as I'm starting a book to get a feel and a broad overall knowledge of a certain area or time period. Sometimes as I'm writing I find I need a certain specific detail and I might spend half a day looking for the exact tidbit I need. My favorite kind of research is definitely through travel and in person research. I LOVE traveling around Scotland and exploring the castles, ruins and prehistoric sites.Vonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-36854256492956866062011-10-27T06:38:59.864-07:002011-10-27T06:38:59.864-07:00If you were not a writer, what other occupation wo...If you were not a writer, what other occupation would you like to attempt??Kathleen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750925187927330976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532892.post-74287451024064796972011-10-27T05:37:01.916-07:002011-10-27T05:37:01.916-07:00How much time do you spend on research for your bo...How much time do you spend on research for your books? Is travel a big part of your research?Lynn's Romance Enthusiasmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774596781720510442noreply@blogger.com