tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post8466736407475208203..comments2024-03-27T21:01:39.810-04:00Comments on It's Raining Books: Five Things You'd Probably Never Guess About Arial Burnz -- Guest Blog and GiveawayGoddess Fish Promotionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952608939319684406noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-42525787900480666342013-09-27T14:13:31.941-04:002013-09-27T14:13:31.941-04:00I finally finished my tour and I've done the d...I finally finished my tour and I've done the drawing for the individual blogs and the overall winners.<br /><br />Overall Commenter Winner for the $15 Gift Card – Andra Lynn<br />Blog Host Winner – Straight from the Library ($20 Gift Card)<br /><br />Individual Blog Winners (Commenters) for eBook short story & swag:<br />Danita Minnis Blog – BN100<br />Christine Young Romance Writer – Kate<br />Crazy Four Books – Andra Lynn<br />Musing and Ramblings – Shelley Summers<br />Words of Wisdome from the Scarf Princess – Mary Preston<br />Unabridged Andra – Amer (VampedChik)<br />Andi’s Book Reviews – Valerie R<br />Straight from the Library – Only 2 people commented, so they both win – Mary Preston & Eva Millien<br />It’s Raining Books – Rita Wray<br />Long and Short Reviews – BN100<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who participated!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-41306171217059038032013-09-14T16:51:17.835-04:002013-09-14T16:51:17.835-04:00LOL, Karin! I know what you mean. You're not a...LOL, Karin! I know what you mean. You're not alone. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. Good luck on the drawing!Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-86063821283608944302013-09-14T16:50:43.750-04:002013-09-14T16:50:43.750-04:00Thank, BN! Good luck on the drawing!Thank, BN! Good luck on the drawing!Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-41151071752679096522013-09-14T16:50:26.758-04:002013-09-14T16:50:26.758-04:00Sorry for the delay, BookLady! There are 6 books p...Sorry for the delay, BookLady! There are 6 books planned for the main storyline of the series, but I have 2 spin-off stories from Book 4 (1700s) and two spin-off SERIES from the Bonded By Blood Chronicles - contemporary stories that take place after Book 6 and a series featuring the Elemental Witches introduced in Book 3 (historical and contemporary).<br /><br />Nope, I don't have Sammy anymore. My ex-husband got her in the divorce. It was his snake, even though I was the one taking care of it.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by! Good luck on the drawing!Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-10750779786090888782013-09-14T16:45:54.315-04:002013-09-14T16:45:54.315-04:00sounds very interesting,although I wouldn't co...sounds very interesting,although I wouldn't consider a snake as a pet :o<br />cookiesmasher5(at)gmail(dot)comkarinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294598118451382588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-67253723172122913792013-09-09T23:43:13.923-04:002013-09-09T23:43:13.923-04:00(giggles) Aww Rick! (hugs tightly) You are such a ...(giggles) Aww Rick! (hugs tightly) You are such a doll! Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. And I'd much rather have a partner every once in a while, that is to help with the feeling around, its just not the same by "yerself" . I am sure you know what I mean (winks) <br />Thanks again you sexy devil! Savannah_Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121823338062838875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-81357147352280009152013-09-09T21:56:55.297-04:002013-09-09T21:56:55.297-04:00Well, Lass, if you wanted to see me, you should ha...Well, Lass, if you wanted to see me, you should have just asked. (winks)<br /><br />I've read the snippets on your website. You have the passion within you, Savannah. Just reach inside...and feel around for it. Double entendre intentional. And if you think about the creative process too much, you'll stifle it, lass. Let it come forth on its own.<br /><br />Best,<br />RickBroderick MacDougalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726770126407424371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-24936838304292022682013-09-09T21:36:55.105-04:002013-09-09T21:36:55.105-04:00Well....I had hoped you would volunteer to send Ri...Well....I had hoped you would volunteer to send Rick to remind me how hot the flame gets :) but I'll try this advice first. lol<br /><br />Though in all seriousness, I appreciate your advice and help.You are such a wonderful and AWESOME person.Savannah_Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121823338062838875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-25848224454204840272013-09-09T21:16:09.923-04:002013-09-09T21:16:09.923-04:00Fun facts to share
bn100candg at hotmail dot comFun facts to share<br /><br />bn100candg at hotmail dot combn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-61054391558426125082013-09-09T21:00:54.254-04:002013-09-09T21:00:54.254-04:00Bonded By Blood Vampire Chronicles sounds like an ...Bonded By Blood Vampire Chronicles sounds like an intriguing series. How many books do you plan for this series?<br />The 5 things post was very interesting. Do you still have Sammy, the boa constrictor?<br />bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com BookLadynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-67709629286645388692013-09-09T16:47:39.521-04:002013-09-09T16:47:39.521-04:00Thanks, Eva!!!! You're always a joy to chat wi...Thanks, Eva!!!! You're always a joy to chat with. Good luck on the drawing! ;)Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-74362519475754114752013-09-09T16:45:23.662-04:002013-09-09T16:45:23.662-04:00Thanks for sharing the fun post and the giveaway. ...Thanks for sharing the fun post and the giveaway. I love this series. evamillien at gmail dot comStormy Vixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04333973553143092892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-14991712035751361752013-09-09T16:42:14.916-04:002013-09-09T16:42:14.916-04:00Thank YOU for the kind comments and for commenting...Thank YOU for the kind comments and for commenting. Good luck on the drawing! :)Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-89984007067705040722013-09-09T16:38:58.808-04:002013-09-09T16:38:58.808-04:00Sounds like a great read!!
Thanks for the chance t...Sounds like a great read!!<br />Thanks for the chance to win!<br />natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot comNatashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-68394734522499616092013-09-09T16:18:22.329-04:002013-09-09T16:18:22.329-04:00Hello, Savannah!!
This is a great question, but a...Hello, Savannah!!<br /><br />This is a great question, but a bit difficult to answer. Writing is an art, but it's also a job. So there are times when research must be done to fill in the blanks. However, one of the things that's stressed on authors all the time is, "Write what you know." I'm of a mind that if one doesn't know about the inner workings of the medical industry, one shouldn't really be writing about medical thrillers. The setting just doesn't ring true...unless one has done a lot of research to make up for the lack of experience.<br /><br />Can the same be applied to emotions? That's where it gets tough to answer. And in all honestly, it's only something the writer can answer. My two pence on it...if one has never experienced true love, can they write about it? The answer is yes. People do it all the time and there are endless published novels filled with such content. Most of it is written from the perspective of what they DREAM of having. The balance has to come between writing what we dream of and how realistic it sounds. And that’s where knowledge comes in. What we experience can be the balancing factor of what we imagine.<br /><br />For instance: I write about vampires. Other than the psychic vampire I met (you’ll have to read my article on that - http://digitalbooktoday.com/2013/07/09/vampires-energy-how-to-protect-yourself/), I have no real experience with blood sucking vampires, what they eat, how they feel when they eat, their world and everything about them. I can only imagine this world of vampires we’re all so fond of. But I know what a delectable mouthful of dark chocolate tastes like and how orgasmic it can be to enjoy the true art of chocolate. That’s how I imagine a vampire experiences the taste of blood. So what we experience can sometimes be translated to other area where we lack experience.<br /><br />Emotions are difficult. Much of what we write comes from the heart. And if our heart isn’t into it, the writing doesn’t flow. Been there, done that! If you’re in a negative and bitter situation, but you want to write about a positive and fulfilling love affair, here are a few tips:<br /><br />--Be sure you’re reading the kind of books you want to write. They can not only give you some ideas that might spark inspiration, but they’ll also let you know what’s out there. Read the books that are selling well and getting great reviews to get a better picture of what readers enjoy.<br />--You might want to look into some books about the psychology of love and why we love the people we do. As writers, we are writing about the human race. You can’t write realistic stories about people if you don’t have a basic understanding of their psyche.<br />--What are YOUR ideas of the perfect love? Don’t write them here…examine them yourself. Remember that your characters all have a little piece of you in them. You created them, after all. So your ideas of love and passion will translate to your characters.<br />--The same struggles you’re experiencing might work well to put in your stories as your characters work through their own struggles of finding love. They may have the same problems you have. And that’s, “Writing what you know.”<br /><br />I hope all this helps. It’s a long answer for a comment on a blog, but I’m hoping it might help some other people who have the same questions. And this is a tough subject to answer completely. <br /><br />Thanks so much for participating and good luck on the drawing!Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-91328669357132931372013-09-09T15:48:51.538-04:002013-09-09T15:48:51.538-04:00Hi Arial. I have a question about writing. Though ...Hi Arial. I have a question about writing. Though from what I have heard about your wonderful life of love and support I hope you can give me some insight even though you don't suffer from the lack thereof. <br />With writing being filled with all emotions,and for it to be successful,if passion and consideration and selflessness is lacking in the love life department, where or how can one write as such without it being evident or poorly expressed? I find without it being present in ones real life it is hard to continue to write. There are only so many scenes you can write and as it stands anger and bitterness in a negative sense is not going to cut it for me and my writings. Savannah_Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121823338062838875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-50334690822936907862013-09-09T15:31:21.756-04:002013-09-09T15:31:21.756-04:00Yeah...dat's how I roll. :) LOL
Thanks so muc...Yeah...dat's how I roll. :) LOL<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. Lisa!! Good luck on the drawing! :DArial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-57846234095558256192013-09-09T15:22:50.100-04:002013-09-09T15:22:50.100-04:00I see you're a Jack of All Trades. :-)I see you're a Jack of All Trades. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261123559236891899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-25588526460614980442013-09-09T15:22:41.351-04:002013-09-09T15:22:41.351-04:00I see you're a Jack of All Trades. :-)I see you're a Jack of All Trades. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261123559236891899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-15366295309861549722013-09-09T14:44:59.908-04:002013-09-09T14:44:59.908-04:00Hey, Rita! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. ...Hey, Rita! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. As I said to Mary above, you're not alone. More people actually fall into your category of have a measure of fear about snakes. They're never really shown in a positive light in spite of how docile they are. But since they eat the warm fuzzy creatures we tend to cuddle up with, that in itself is the creepy part about owning a snake.<br /><br />Good luck on the drawing! ;)Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-64948992076659539052013-09-09T14:43:15.212-04:002013-09-09T14:43:15.212-04:00Hey, Mary!!
You're definitely not alone. I fe...Hey, Mary!!<br /><br />You're definitely not alone. I felt the same way at first, but was surprised. I don't think I'd have a snake now because I have cats. I'd HATE to come home one day and find one of them consumed by the snake. *shudders* That is what snakes do after all.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed the information I shared! Looking forward to seeing you at the next stop. :DArial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-9075593317707650392013-09-09T14:41:37.572-04:002013-09-09T14:41:37.572-04:00Sorry I'm late!!! I'm recovering from gett...Sorry I'm late!!! I'm recovering from getting sick over the weekend. BLAH! Slept in a little this morning so I could get some rest. But I will be popping in and out of the blog today to answer questions and comments. Thanks for your patience and for hosting me for my blog tour!!Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-66677448402053206362013-09-09T13:20:27.527-04:002013-09-09T13:20:27.527-04:00I'm afraid of snakes so I can't imagine ha...I'm afraid of snakes so I can't imagine having one as a pet.<br /><br />Kit3247(at)aol(dot)comRita Wrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16115952708502482157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-81355639662768544462013-09-09T06:31:17.628-04:002013-09-09T06:31:17.628-04:00Thanks for hosting!Thanks for hosting!Goddess Fish Promotionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07952608939319684406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392182043945362363.post-33548507611993892672013-09-09T05:06:28.637-04:002013-09-09T05:06:28.637-04:00I'm not afraid of snakes, but I wouldn't w...I'm not afraid of snakes, but I wouldn't want one as a pet.<br /><br />I'd NEVER guess any of the 5, but fun to read through thank you.<br /><br />marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)comMary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.com