tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post883144593544575244..comments2024-03-09T00:06:57.552-05:00Comments on Liz Blocker's Blog: Bookish Thoughts, And Nicki Elson's Vibrizzio!Liz Blockerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-87437648460268408782015-05-24T14:44:02.960-04:002015-05-24T14:44:02.960-04:00Yikes! LOL!Yikes! LOL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-996626565863675512015-05-24T11:40:15.068-04:002015-05-24T11:40:15.068-04:00Ha! How very fun!!Ha! How very fun!!Caryn Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338655819410392107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-12097290861138783822015-05-23T13:15:37.758-04:002015-05-23T13:15:37.758-04:00omg HA this is awesome :) I would run screaming a...omg HA this is awesome :) I would run screaming and never look back!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181207761130079393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-89638084811756461832015-05-21T14:50:47.682-04:002015-05-21T14:50:47.682-04:00That would sooooo not be my mom saying those thing...That would sooooo not be my mom saying those things.<br /><br />And you're not a lame friend, Liz. You're just a really busy one. :)Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-78705915017211932412015-05-21T10:50:39.234-04:002015-05-21T10:50:39.234-04:00Oh Gosh-this sounded like my mom when she would &q...Oh Gosh-this sounded like my mom when she would "play" with me and I would bite 9 out of 10 times. If she ever started talking about sex with my dad i would put my fingers in my ears and start la-la-lalling. She would shake her head and think i was being sillyBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-71857213050131625502015-05-21T10:39:25.075-04:002015-05-21T10:39:25.075-04:00Always great to meet a new author, thanks for that...Always great to meet a new author, thanks for that, Liz. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-41343572506805250622015-05-21T09:26:46.814-04:002015-05-21T09:26:46.814-04:00Glad you think so, Tamara. :) We don't see a l...Glad you think so, Tamara. :) We don't see a lot of her in the book (she's best taken in doses, as Lyssa has learned) but what's there seems to make an impression.Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-55078575027040377462015-05-21T09:25:04.413-04:002015-05-21T09:25:04.413-04:00Oh, yay! That's one of my favorite lines too. ...Oh, yay! That's one of my favorite lines too. I never know what will resonate w/ readers, so thanks for sharing this with me. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-6741374500823236892015-05-21T09:23:17.885-04:002015-05-21T09:23:17.885-04:00Haha. As I told Liz, I giggled a LOT while writing...Haha. As I told Liz, I giggled a LOT while writing this scene. Thanks so much for stopping by, Annalisa.Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-56497167753982499532015-05-21T09:21:41.361-04:002015-05-21T09:21:41.361-04:00Thanks. :) Stopping by to read comments here is tu...Thanks. :) Stopping by to read comments here is turning out to be an excellent way to start my day. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-37745649498893950402015-05-21T09:21:04.373-04:002015-05-21T09:21:04.373-04:00:) Glad you enjoyed the clip. And I'm very, ve...:) Glad you enjoyed the clip. And I'm very, very happy to see I'm not alone regarding secondary characters. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-56750479253305076692015-05-21T09:19:56.168-04:002015-05-21T09:19:56.168-04:00One of my big inspirations when writing chick lit ...One of my big inspirations when writing chick lit is Sex and the City---so much of that show happened through conversations with friends. It's a fun & genuine way to help the lead sort through her relationship turmoil. <br /><br />I'm happy you enjoyed the excerpt!Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-32035978124602070092015-05-21T09:16:58.526-04:002015-05-21T09:16:58.526-04:00If you read the Vibster, I hope you enjoy it! Glad...If you read the Vibster, I hope you enjoy it! Glad the cover reveal got your attention. ;)Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-67600747495539064242015-05-21T09:15:14.644-04:002015-05-21T09:15:14.644-04:00Thanks, Loni. I'm with you on characters. It c...Thanks, Loni. I'm with you on characters. It can be the most fascinating plot in the world, but if I don't care about the characters, I'm disconnected.Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-17135620804974430812015-05-21T09:13:51.050-04:002015-05-21T09:13:51.050-04:00Thanks Chrys. :) Ditto on the awesomeness of Liz&#...Thanks Chrys. :) Ditto on the awesomeness of Liz's blog!Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-13535274685818242862015-05-21T09:12:56.143-04:002015-05-21T09:12:56.143-04:00Yes, believability---you hit on it exactly. Thanks...Yes, believability---you hit on it exactly. Thanks for sharing your favorite bit. I'm always tickled when I can make you laugh. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-72618398891201961342015-05-21T09:09:51.474-04:002015-05-21T09:09:51.474-04:00Glad you think so, Alex. :)Glad you think so, Alex. :)Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-45950988573582750282015-05-21T08:26:15.858-04:002015-05-21T08:26:15.858-04:00I would have run to the bathroom to urp, but wow, ...I would have run to the bathroom to urp, but wow, what a mom! Such outrageous behavior makes for a great character.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-42332311287301330682015-05-21T08:25:57.281-04:002015-05-21T08:25:57.281-04:00I would have run to the bathroom to urp, but wow, ...I would have run to the bathroom to urp, but wow, what a mom! Such outrageous behavior makes for a great character.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-82915920664683340162015-05-21T08:08:04.861-04:002015-05-21T08:08:04.861-04:00Great intro, Liz! And I understand the coffee/nos...Great intro, Liz! And I understand the coffee/nose incident now! That's was hysterical. My favorite line was <br />“Oh.” It was one those ohs that came packed with layers of meaning—none of which merely meant oh.<br />Loved that! Congrats, Nicki!Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-86448983219984335772015-05-21T06:46:12.439-04:002015-05-21T06:46:12.439-04:00Oh my! If my mum tried to have a conversation like...Oh my! If my mum tried to have a conversation like that with me, I'd sink right through the floor - even a very solid, concrete floor!!!! Great excerpt.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-24184764253360445072015-05-20T20:28:44.031-04:002015-05-20T20:28:44.031-04:00Nice excerpt!Nice excerpt!H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-25513451360410762222015-05-20T19:45:29.524-04:002015-05-20T19:45:29.524-04:00Seriously great excerpt.
I love secondary charact...Seriously great excerpt. <br />I love secondary characters. For me they make the book.<br /><br />Hey, Liz:)Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-89072429506037667172015-05-20T19:34:24.773-04:002015-05-20T19:34:24.773-04:00That was hilarious. I don't know if there'...That was hilarious. I don't know if there's anything in the world more awkward than a sex conversation with a parent. O_o<br /><br />And I agree, even when the story's main focus is a romance between two people, there need to be plenty of secondary characters. Nobody lives in a bubble, and I doubt many people don't ever talk about their relationships with friends and family. Stuff like that can only add to the story.Mason T. Matchakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382636658554302699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-10751427190548407732015-05-20T19:27:57.910-04:002015-05-20T19:27:57.910-04:00What a fun story. I've been eyeing it since se...What a fun story. I've been eyeing it since seeing the cover reveal and I might just have to get it. Sounds hilarious. And thanks for the warning on not drinking while reading, Liz. Good call!Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.com