tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post1633292561247740741..comments2023-06-27T05:56:25.880-04:00Comments on Darque Reviews: Guest Post - Giveaway - Leanna Renee HieberKimberly Swanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128123542611005280noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-60561777822826239432009-08-24T21:17:48.664-04:002009-08-24T21:17:48.664-04:00Historical fiction fascinates me because it seems ...Historical fiction fascinates me because it seems so alien, but awe-inspiring because it includes things that actually existed and happened. I especially love historical fiction if fantasy in involved, or if it's an alternate history.<br /><br />paradoxrevealed (at) aim (dot) comParadoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05079964912873947188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-7271513192653282362009-08-24T20:53:17.921-04:002009-08-24T20:53:17.921-04:00I read books in a historical setting because I lov...I read books in a historical setting because I love history! I am getting my Master's Degree in it and absolutely love a book that can take me back in time. <br /><br />Valorie<br />morbidromantic@gmail.comValoriehttp://www.morbid-romantic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-74278755824972134872009-08-24T19:13:03.502-04:002009-08-24T19:13:03.502-04:00The Victorian era captivates as no other , with it...The Victorian era captivates as no other , with it's strict etiquette. So, baring the sense of touch, my sense of smell becomes the first "safe" sexual sense,leading my mind on to ,"what would he be like to touch, caress etc. etc." A great smelling guy is SO HOT!!paulandcindy.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974956637546741976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-39672147267506223632009-08-23T23:45:27.657-04:002009-08-23T23:45:27.657-04:00Being a history major in college, I adore studying...Being a history major in college, I adore studying the past. While I love first hand accounts/documents of historical eras, sometimes works of fiction create more sense of authenticity then straight rendition of facts. And there's always something about the restrictive gloominess of the Victorian era that make books with a magical/supernatural twist so intriguing, I simply can't resist them. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00560147197082915677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-69871845881840717742009-08-23T02:44:55.420-04:002009-08-23T02:44:55.420-04:00Hi Kimberly and Leanna!
Great interview and revie...Hi Kimberly and Leanna!<br /><br />Great interview and review (on previous post)! And Congrats on a great release! <br /><br />I'm attracted to historicals because of the settings - moody castles, highlands, moors, and the characters themselves - the clothing, language, everything. A trip through time is remarkable. Throw in a few ghosts, and the trip goes from remarkable to fascinating. I love it all.<br /><br />Thanks for the great contest!<br /><br />Dottie :)<br />gymmom_027@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688849410604429533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-39521546809448362332009-08-22T19:44:02.318-04:002009-08-22T19:44:02.318-04:00*waving* Hi, fellow Popculturediva!
Your Haunted ...*waving* Hi, fellow Popculturediva!<br /><br />Your Haunted London Blog Tour seems to be going along like a streak of lightening!<br /><br />I've only read your excerpts, but already Alexi Rychman has to be one of the most captivating characters I've come across. As for historical paranormal stories, I adore dissolving into a world like your Strangely Beautiful one.Julia Phillips Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392455413201190775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-79687333230197472172009-08-22T10:36:49.268-04:002009-08-22T10:36:49.268-04:00Great post. Please count me in.
cindyc725 at gmai...Great post. Please count me in.<br /><br />cindyc725 at gmail dot comI ♥ Book Gossiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09203275403615117246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-64233602606758148572009-08-22T02:05:37.942-04:002009-08-22T02:05:37.942-04:00Great interview and post!
I'm drawn to readin...Great interview and post!<br /><br />I'm drawn to reading books with a historical setting because I like to think what it was like during that time period and the clothes.<br /><br />Terri W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-80983760693239409842009-08-21T23:23:24.776-04:002009-08-21T23:23:24.776-04:00Hi Leanna,
just finished your new book and I b...Hi Leanna,<br /> just finished your new book and I believe Jane Austen is smiling wherever she is! It was captivating, charming, luminous, and very touching. Had a powerful<br />thunderstorm going on as I read the last two chapters which added to the overall experience of being lost in another world of magic, evil forces and heart wrenching <br />romance between the major characters (Alexi and Percy). It was a book that you never really want to end, and yet you cannot wait to see what will happen as the final chapters write themselves. 'A writer paints with words' and you certainly painted<br />a lovely tale. Well done! Bravo!<br />Mr. P. Darcy (box 5, Pa)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-75003465363910259172009-08-21T17:57:34.186-04:002009-08-21T17:57:34.186-04:00I have alread commented but have your give away po...I have alread commented but have your give away posted on my blog.<br />http://layersofthought.blogspot.com/2009/08/gotta-love-give-aways-august-21-2009.html<br />Thanks,<br />Layersofthought{@}gmail{dot}comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360453947198770223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-41277228901772625962009-08-21T13:29:45.567-04:002009-08-21T13:29:45.567-04:00the draw for me is reading about a time different ...the draw for me is reading about a time different to that i know today. things really were different then, i find it very interesting.<br /><br />thanks for the chance to win!<br /><br />stampitchick at yahoo dot catina wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952131810179834648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-78479477139601874512009-08-21T01:20:53.901-04:002009-08-21T01:20:53.901-04:00If it's international, please count me in on t...If it's international, please count me in on the giveaway. :)<br /><br />I love reading historical fiction cause they're so different and oftentimes very romantic. :)chocowaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00049534818209320151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-56393370412476934902009-08-20T16:42:02.324-04:002009-08-20T16:42:02.324-04:00I like reading historical books because I feel lik...I like reading historical books because I feel like I'm traveling back in time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070426155040395096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-31453851148327453552009-08-20T00:47:14.490-04:002009-08-20T00:47:14.490-04:00I am loving what people are saying about why they ...I am loving what people are saying about why they love historical settings in fiction, it's so encouraging to hear, it will inspire me when I write! I couldn't agree more with your sentiments on the lure of history and escapism and I'm glad my post and excerpt has been resonant!<br /><br />(And always happy to find fellow Alan Ricman fans, lol)Leanna Renee Hieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687827421608625020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-81362698911488195552009-08-19T22:18:41.633-04:002009-08-19T22:18:41.633-04:00Historical romances are a perfect chance to indulg...Historical romances are a perfect chance to indulge in my escapism. Plus..who can deny the strong pull to memory that smell has? And I'm glad that someone else is acknowledging that the smell of leather-bound books pushes their happy buttons!<br /><br />This book looks very good and I look forward to reading it!Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187543939815041452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-53790478621223043332009-08-18T23:24:06.758-04:002009-08-18T23:24:06.758-04:00hello,
much to my surprise - your book arrived ea...hello,<br /> much to my surprise - your book arrived early this morning. I've read to Chapter 10 so far, and it is a wonderful tale. Mr. Rickman should surely be flattered. If not, we will haunt him in the usual fashion until he sees the error of his ways! *s* j/k Well I'm off now to the opera. Best of luck!<br />Mr. DarcyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-23527962337279648252009-08-18T19:23:32.821-04:002009-08-18T19:23:32.821-04:00Looks like a good book - please count me in!
What...Looks like a good book - please count me in!<br /><br />What draws me to books with historical settings is the opportunity to learn more about the history of a certain era or part of the world.<br /><br />Thanks ~ megalon22{at}yahoo{dot}comCherylS22https://www.blogger.com/profile/16781658506875696406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-89674118876673710852009-08-18T13:08:16.642-04:002009-08-18T13:08:16.642-04:00Leanna, I admit that it was the title of your book...Leanna, I admit that it was the title of your book that drew me in and made me want to read more. The excerpt had a feel of Harry Potter to it -- that magical, world unto its own, feel -- and the romance scene convinced me I need this book.<br /><br />Historicals let me visit another world, one that is warm and familiar, like the remnants of a wonderful dream. They also provide a look back to my dormant European <br />roots and are almost like seeing family again.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to read your book!<br /><br />Sherri M.Sherri M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-32139288027489974172009-08-18T11:04:00.222-04:002009-08-18T11:04:00.222-04:00I love the mix of Victorian and fantasy, with the ...I love the mix of Victorian and fantasy, with the gothic, and the excerpts I've read have me wanting to read it, Renee.Pam Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707336988423231812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-30979239508094605092009-08-18T07:21:59.337-04:002009-08-18T07:21:59.337-04:00I like historicals because of the way that people ...I like historicals because of the way that people interact with each other and the way there everyday life was runCarolyn Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006208065483651847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-25313047883016771272009-08-17T14:27:55.328-04:002009-08-17T14:27:55.328-04:00Count me in.
I'm normally not a fan of histor...Count me in.<br /><br />I'm normally not a fan of historical novels but, something about this book caught my attention.<br /><br />Thanks for the contest!<br /><br />*Jen*<br />iiiioneloveiiii AT gmail DOT comJen D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-7839628946850506482009-08-17T07:19:38.701-04:002009-08-17T07:19:38.701-04:00Count me in please!
Historicals seem more romanti...Count me in please!<br /><br />Historicals seem more romantic and ideal...its a nice escape from everyday life<br /><br />throuthehaze at gmail dot comthrouthehazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11328940738718418510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-65378913696781816192009-08-17T05:37:25.654-04:002009-08-17T05:37:25.654-04:00I have read a couple of good reviews on this book,...I have read a couple of good reviews on this book, so I would like to read it if I can.<br /><br />Please enter me in the drawing if it is open worldwide.<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />Carol<br /><br />buddytho {AT} gmail DOT combuddythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947015243406321163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-75376618301490069592009-08-17T00:06:30.920-04:002009-08-17T00:06:30.920-04:00Thanks for the great interview. I think I love his...Thanks for the great interview. I think I love historicals becuase it is usually so 'other'. Either it is the time or place, I get a sense of the exotic and that for me, is a winner every time!<br /><br />mmillet at gmail dot comMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007037401143598285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-89430022570216397482009-08-16T12:34:23.092-04:002009-08-16T12:34:23.092-04:00I love entering a world that existed in the past.I love entering a world that existed in the past.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039355218903944483noreply@blogger.com