Aug 15 2008
Author Talk Interview: Nora Roberts
Hilarious, as always (Note to self: no food/drink while watching authortalk videos). See Nora perform some of the skills she picked up researching Tribute, her July release.
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By Jane • Interviews • • Tags: Author Talk, Gena-Showalter, Jill Monroe, Nora-Roberts
Hilarious, as always (Note to self: no food/drink while watching authortalk videos). See Nora perform some of the skills she picked up researching Tribute, her July release.
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Aug 15, 2008 @ 11:47:10
Nora fixing the toilet just about did me in.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 11:53:28
4 catrillion dollars? LMAO
And I am with Wendy about Nora flushing the toilet.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 12:11:36
I just about died when Kresley and Rocki hid behind the chair. :)
Great video, and I’m sure Nora’s sales will go through the roof after such publicity!
Aug 15, 2008 @ 12:33:11
I just kept waiting for Rocki and Kresley to jump out and scare Nora half to death.
Hilarious. As always. The toilet? Brilliant.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 12:37:27
This is the first Author Talk I’ve seen, and I nearly died laughing.
“Are you worried about global freezing?” Rofl.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 13:03:03
Thanks for food/drink no no warning…
And I have never Nora speak…her voice is very husky and deep! I didn’t know!
Aug 15, 2008 @ 13:30:43
I am becoming the biggest Nora Roberts Fangirl (TM) on the planet!
And of course my love for Gena and Jill knows no bounds.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 13:37:56
Jill and Gena are worthy of their own constellation.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 14:02:52
Is there a transcript? Deaf woman here feeling left out. :-(
Aug 15, 2008 @ 16:04:11
LOL… loved it!
Aug 15, 2008 @ 16:13:41
Che – I don’t want you to feel left out – e-mail me and I’ll get a transcript to you jillmonroe @ cox.net
Aug 15, 2008 @ 16:36:09
That was hilarious! You ladies are insane and I mean that in the nicest way. :-)
Aug 15, 2008 @ 18:03:49
Jill Monroe- just emailed. Thanks.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 18:05:45
Nora flushing that toilet: priceless. {g} Thanks for the laugh. I needed it today.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 18:58:14
Without question one of the highlights of my week in SF was running into Jill and Gena when they were coming out of their room. I thought when I saw them – OMG – it’s Jill and Gina!! I adore these author talk interviews and this one was freakin’ hilarious!!! And the Global Freezing question!! Still laughing.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 19:04:53
I always have a special appreciation for celebrities who don’t take themselves too seriously. Love to see Nora having fun, and kudos Jill and Gena for another fabulous author talk!
Aug 15, 2008 @ 19:17:27
The toilet scene was great. Also loved the scene where Gena is telling everyone about the secret interview.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 20:22:02
Sorry, but this is some of the dopiest, cheap crap I’ve ever seen.
I’m sorry that NR went along with it, but she did and she’ll survive. Obviously. :D
There will never be any respect for romance with shit like this flying around.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 20:41:53
Bonnie, I’m sorry you feel that way. Obviously mileage does vary especially, I think, when it comes to humor.
I find Author Talk incredibly fun and smart, and both the concept and the execution awfully clever.
Just fyi, I didn’t go along with it, but directly requested the interview. I have to say, I’ve never enjoyed one more, and was delighted that Jill and Gena could fit me in.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 20:45:18
Why so serious?
Aug 15, 2008 @ 20:54:56
Bonnie
What is it about the video that you think makes romance less respected?
I have found all the author talk videos to be so fun with authors showing a good sense of humor and a good dose of self deprecation.
You are right that this is not a high budget production but by it’s very nature appears to be so authentic.
Aug 15, 2008 @ 21:52:24
Nice to see anything that humanizes people we tend to idolize. Like, I’ll never forget when Jackie O. and I went out to tip a few in NYC one Friday night (this was during her editorial days), and she played the “Star-Spangled Banner” on her left armpit. I thought, Wow, she really isn’t any different from the rest of us!
Loved that girl . . .
Aug 15, 2008 @ 22:53:35
Are you sure it was the left armpit?
Aug 16, 2008 @ 10:12:29
And I have to ask, who is it we’re supposed to be impressing? Maybe it’s maturity, but I got over myself a long time ago when it comes to things like literature, food, wine, art, films, and anything else people take it upon themselves to snark over. Life isn’t a popularity contest. Like what you like and let the rest go. Makes life a lot easier and helps keep those undies unbundled.
Aug 16, 2008 @ 14:49:16
The Author Talk videos give me a good laugh during my stressful week. They are all in good spirit and fun. :D
Aug 16, 2008 @ 16:31:27
I died laughing – and after the video killed me, too. Guess that makes me a re-zombie… :-)
Aug 16, 2008 @ 17:43:27
Bad acting. . . But I'm a certified graduate of The Gyna Snowater School of Learning for Writers Who Want to be Actors in Serious News Shows and Other Shows They Might Want to Star in Too. :)
Aug 16, 2008 @ 21:54:14
Funny stuff. My hubby just reminded me that Farah Fawcett played Jill Monroe in Charle’s Angels. My how you’ve changed Farah. :-)
Aug 16, 2008 @ 23:55:27
This was my first visit with Author Talk and I loved it. Besides being funny, it’s nice to know that La Nora is such a good sport. I have always enjoyed her books along with the other quadrillion people and Gena’s as well. And Jill I will check yours out asap.
Oh Nora, if you are in town anytime soon, I have a long to do list if you are still looking for research opportunities. :)
Aug 17, 2008 @ 08:47:45
Hilarious! Thanks for the chuckles, ladies! Great job.
Aug 17, 2008 @ 20:00:36
Thanks so much for all the nice comments about Author Talk – and the toilet worked the whole rest of the week. Job well done.
Bonnie – perhaps you’d be more interested in the interviews at romancenovel.tv. They have tons of romance authors on board, and the production value is top notch!