Comments on: My First Sale by Christine Wells

By: Kaetrin

Kaetrin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:30:41 +0000

Dear Christine,

I have put your books on my TBR list. There was a write up about them both in this month’s Temptation/Rendezvous catalogue and after reading the raves here, I am looking forward to reading them myself. Also, I’m happy to support another Aussie!

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:02:47 +0000

Hi MCHalliday! Lovely to meet you. When I do a blog I commit to spending the day answering questions and chatting with readers. Actually, it’s hardly a chore, so that’s nice to know I’ve gained a reader from doing something I enjoy. I hope you’ll drop me a line and let me know how you like the book!

By: MCHalliday

MCHalliday — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:47:28 +0000

So wonderful to have a featured author respond to posts! As of today, yow you are on my TBR list, Christine! And also due to your praises!

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:19:05 +0000

Jo, there’s that need to see your work ‘in print’ isn’t there? I don’t know whether it’s to hold something solid that I’ve created and is all pretty and bound or whether it’s to share my stories with others, or just plain validation from professionals or what, maybe a combination of all three.

I have a love/hate relationship with our FedEx man. He’s either bringing me goodies like my author copies (yay!) or he’s bringing me copy edits. (hiss) Mostly I like him because he’s a really nice guy:)

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:14:37 +0000

Hi Christie! THanks for commenting. So glad you enjoyed Scandal’s Daughter. I hope you like TDD!

By: Jo Robertson

Jo Robertson — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:37:22 +0000

Oh, yes, Christine, I set Dr. Big straight. None of that “H” word talk; that’s why I love call stories so much. He did add, “If you enjoy writing and would continue no matter what, then it won’t matter whether you sell or not.”

Yeah, like, right!

I think it’s funny so much of us love when the UPS man comes. It’s my favorite day, rather like hearing the ring of the Ice Cream Truck coming down the street.

By: Christie Kelley

Christie Kelley — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:29:57 +0000

Christine,

I love your call story! I don’t think I’d heard it before either.

Scandal’s Daughter was excellent so I can’t wait to read Dangerous Duke. The premise sounds wonderful.

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:27:06 +0000

Hi Anna! Lovely to see you. Thanks so much for dropping in. Actually, I only just remembered that little detail about Adrian when I was reliving the event, writing the blog. There were actually TWO romance novels I’d read in short succession whose heroes were named Adrian only now I can’t for the life of me remember what the other one was. He wasn’t actually named after that particular hero. It was just this funny coincidence and it sort of made it click.

Snork about the lapdogs! Thanks for plugging the diary.

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:19:09 +0000

Ohh, Cassondra, you ROCK! Thanks so much for going to all that trouble. You’re the best! Now you make sure you get those pages done before you open the book, won’t you? And don’t forget to read the dedication. VBG

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:17:23 +0000

Hi Tawny, I could have guessed someone as driven as you would totally get that story:) In fact, I bet most writers would wonder how anyone could just stop because they decided to. Who was it who said, if you can stop, do? These days I find it hard to remember the time when I wasn’t writing. Thanks for stopping in and I hope you enjoy THE DANGEROUS DUKE!

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:14:35 +0000

Hi SonomaLass, wise words! I wouldn’t have it any other way. My poor husband would probably like me to be a little less single-minded, though. I always struggle to achieve the perfect balance. Not sure there is one, but I try. Thank you, I hope you break your Regency drought with The Dangerous Duke!LOL

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:11:10 +0000

Thanks so much for stopping by, Nancy. I’m glad you’re enjoying the diary:)

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:08:53 +0000

Thanks Janine! Oh, Nicole, that’s lovely to hear you enjoyed Scandal’s Daughter. THanks for commenting.

By: Anna Campbell

Anna Campbell — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:49:47 +0000

Oh, and definitely check out The Dangerous Diary. It’s a hoot! Even for people with lapdogs (the joke will make sense if you’re a regular!).

By: Anna Campbell

Anna Campbell — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:48:38 +0000

Jane, thanks so much for having Christine as your guest today! Christine, I LOVE your call story and every time you tell it, I get a bit more detail. I didn’t know about Adrian being named after a Madeline Hunter character! How cool is that? As you know, I’ve read THE DANGEROUS DUKE and think it’s fantastic. People are going to love this book!

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:48:22 +0000

Cassondra, you’re such a honey. Thanks for those lovely words. And you’re right, writers are never ‘off’ (except in the best way:). Now that it’s a job for me, sometimes I really have to force myself to take a day away from the computer. I can’t remember the last day I didn’t do any work at all. It might have been last year when I was at the beach house without internet. I started shaking:)

I’m so glad you enjoy A Dangerous Diary. It’s a lot of fun to write.

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:42:49 +0000

Hi Joanie T! Thanks so much! Actually, Adrian is not named after that hero. It was just a coincidence that I will keep close to my chest. But now you mention it, that would be great timing wouldn’t it. I might even still have that Madeline Hunter book to lend my prospective DIL!

By: cassondra

cassondra — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:42:16 +0000

Ha! I HAVE IT I HAVE IT I HAVE IT!

Just left B&N, with a copy of The Dangerous Duke in my hot little hands.

I got the last copy BTW. So I couldn’t put the others face-out unfortunately. :O/ But I did stop by the desk and say, “You’re ordering more of these, right?” And they got all concerned and said, “You need more copies?” And I said, “YES! I’m sending all kinds of people here to buy this book. Order more!” She went straight to the computer and did so. (grin)

Okay now I have to sit at Panera and actually work on MY book before I’m allowed to crack this open. Let’s see how long I last. :0/

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:40:06 +0000

Oh, Jo! Not the dreaded “H” word! My mother always said that, or she started saying that when I didn’t sell within a year. She did it to take the pressure off because I was so eager and determined to sell, not to put me down or anything. But it doesn’t help, does it?LOL Because you know how it is, you’re finaling in contests and getting requests from agents and editors. You understand that these milestones mean you’re getting closer, but outsiders don’t. I’m glad you set Dr. Big straight.LOL

And please don’t mar your beauty on my account. I hope THE DANGEROUS DUKE reaches you soon!

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:36:03 +0000

Hi Jessa, thanks so much for commenting. I’ve heard a lot of ‘darkest before dawn’ stories. I always think of it as a bit like dating–when you stop looking so desperate, someone will get interested in you:)