tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post6676215314952439659..comments2024-03-28T06:44:07.361-04:00Comments on Historical Hussies: Welcome Sharon Lathan--The Regency: A Time of ChangeDonna Hatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05807169149057139718noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-55439255696196025512010-01-07T20:38:03.520-05:002010-01-07T20:38:03.520-05:00The time has come to pick a winner of the contest!...The time has come to pick a winner of the contest! I put all the names in a hat and my handsome assistant (my 6'4" gorgeous son) drew the lucky winner..... *drum roll please*....<br /><br />Melanie!! <br /><br />Congratulations, Melanie! I have contacted Linda Banche and she will email you, or you can email her with your snail mail address. I do hope you love my novels! I will look forward to hearing your report. :)<br /><br />Happy reading! Sharon LathanSharon Lathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539439531975181469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-6073755018300486642010-01-06T21:39:21.250-05:002010-01-06T21:39:21.250-05:00Hi Sharon,
I've made it to Lizzy's "c...Hi Sharon,<br />I've made it to Lizzy's "conversation" with Lady Underwood. I love the detailed accounts of the gadgets and doodads in the story so far. The bathing machines seem so funny to me considering how immodest beaches are these days! I also find the architecture descriptions were interesting. I think I'm enjoying book 3 even more than the others! :)<br />DianeDiane Gibsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-81049581422143130372010-01-06T19:38:56.438-05:002010-01-06T19:38:56.438-05:00Yes Sharon, you keep us to wanting more of the Dar...Yes Sharon, you keep us to wanting more of the Darcys, lol.<br /><br />I remember when your just started on your blog and it just keeps going. ;)Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363922982973526678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-89224067549981140072010-01-06T17:37:20.889-05:002010-01-06T17:37:20.889-05:00Thank you Danielle and Mona. I appreciate the well...Thank you Danielle and Mona. I appreciate the well wishes for my novels. I think it is so exciting how Jane's stories and characters continue to thrive after so long. Maybe it is just hopeful thinking, but perhaps a little bit of the time period's refinement and manners will rub off as more and more people read her novels.Sharon Lathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539439531975181469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-23033377129246006382010-01-06T14:55:06.272-05:002010-01-06T14:55:06.272-05:00I love Regency novels. I read those of Stephanie L...I love Regency novels. I read those of Stephanie Laurens and all the classic oldies, and of course P& P. I have seen the movie so many times and adore Collin Firth. Your books must be delightful.<br /><br />Mona Risk (riskmona@bellsouth.net)Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-28906750715068940312010-01-06T13:55:03.914-05:002010-01-06T13:55:03.914-05:00I totally agree that the aura of respect during th...I totally agree that the aura of respect during the Regency was much to be admired. Having read P&P too many times, I absolutely love reading sequels and other forms of fan fiction. It's wonderful to see Jane's characters live on and it gives us fans a few more moments of that love story we never want to end!<br /><br />Best of luck with your books--they sound wonderful and exciting.DanielleThornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993889577292227348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-62819155391739103112010-01-06T04:42:23.484-05:002010-01-06T04:42:23.484-05:00Hi Dina! How do I do what? This crazy thing called...Hi Dina! How do I do what? This crazy thing called writing? Not really sure! It still amazes me sometimes how the ideas pop into my head. Rather surreal actually.<br /><br />Howdy Kimm. I love Oregon. My sis lived near Roseburg for years and we visited frequently. Gorgeous State. Your conditions crack me up! I love writing eccentric characters. My Dr. Darcy was created just for that reason. He Rocks! Then, in the next novel coming up, I have another relative to Darcy that was largely inspired by Bess of Hardwick. Talk about a woman who could get away with scandal! I think people will love her too. *little hint*Sharon Lathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539439531975181469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-45725805236765345132010-01-06T00:13:56.556-05:002010-01-06T00:13:56.556-05:00If I could be dropped temporarily into any place a...If I could be dropped temporarily into any place and time from the past, I would have to chose the Regency Era, but only if I could dictate my circumstances! I'd chose to be an eccentric older (meaning 30-40'ish) widow who could get away with a few more scandals than some young miss. Someone who could make bolder choices with a lower risk of ostracism.<br /><br />Oregon Kimm<br />oregonkimm(at)gmail(dot)comOregon Kimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813917000024227045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-43819729001149608482010-01-05T22:01:36.638-05:002010-01-05T22:01:36.638-05:00Hi Sharon,
How do you do it? ;-)
I am excited ...Hi Sharon, <br /><br />How do you do it? ;-)<br /><br />I am excited abnout your books and hope to get to read them in the proper order. :) <br /><br />Thanks, <br />DinaDinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363922982973526678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-17442347483629843052010-01-05T18:34:01.776-05:002010-01-05T18:34:01.776-05:00Good morning all! Oh wait, I said that earlier. No...Good morning all! Oh wait, I said that earlier. Now it is good afternoon, also my morning. Ah well, the confusion of a night shift worker, especially before the espresso kicks in!<br /><br />Thanks for all of you who commented. Busy day! <br /><br />Melanie, I am a big fan of the Renaissance as well, although not too sure about Harlem. I need to look into that! It does sound like they knew how to party, though.<br /><br />Loretta, You have no idea! It is a major challenge for all history writers - getting it right. Of course, contemporaries writers have it just as hard. Maybe more. There are more people reading a contemporary who are going to know whether you describe something right or get the name correct than in a historical. Not too many people are going to know if I slip up on a date or some such!<br /><br />Judy, It makes me laugh, in one respect, that this very short Era has become so huge in literature today. I am sure no one living at the time, even Jane Austen, would have imagined it.<br /><br />Nora, I really couldn't narrow down one Era either, if I could be tossed literally into one. Truth is, I love imagining living in a long ago world, but I need my modern conveniences too much to ever survive! Thanks for faithfully reading my novels. Good luck finding Loving Mr. Darcy so you don't have to buy another!<br /><br />Mary, Ha! So true! Sarcasm is my best friend and I am not sure how well that would go over 200 years ago! <br /><br />Hi Sarah! Thanks for stopping by, buddy! You know, those dresses are gorgeous to be sure. But do you know how thin they were? And in England where it is perpetually foggy and glum? And with a bodice so low that even my boobies would be popping out? Not so sure.:)Sharon Lathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539439531975181469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-50522380242578713162010-01-05T17:21:55.392-05:002010-01-05T17:21:55.392-05:00HI Sharon and Linda!
Great post, but then I love ...HI Sharon and Linda!<br /><br />Great post, but then I love all your blogs, Sharon! I would have to agree about the manners and clothes idea. Today, society is very crude- have you seen reality TV? Sheesh! With Georgian clothes at least a gal didn't have to worry about her rear-end popping out the back. Why are they making pants sit so low on the wasit?LOL<br /><br />Congrats on the new release, my friend! ((hugs!))Sarah Simashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702070733137961412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-39519797177512503632010-01-05T14:53:24.920-05:002010-01-05T14:53:24.920-05:00I'd love to visit the era, but I know I wouldn...I'd love to visit the era, but I know I wouldn't last long with my mouth.<br />I'd have to find one of those heroes who like a feisty and opinionated woman. Then we'd fall in love and go to fancy parties every nite. I wonder if they'd notice if I left off the corset thing?<br />So now I need to read your latest!Author Roast and Toasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168000760283530981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-16355453646855482482010-01-05T11:56:14.429-05:002010-01-05T11:56:14.429-05:00I have often fantasised about living in many of th...I have often fantasised about living in many of the so called "romantic" time periods. That being said, I cannot possibly narrow it down to one era, as all have their own benefits. I love immersing myself into each era or genre as I am reading, and Sharon, your books are no different (although I will need to buy another copy of the second book since I still have not found my copy). I am grateful to people like you, Sharon, that can take the story in your head and put it down for others to see. I am much too self-conscious and critical of myself that I have been thus far unable to write my story. I hope you continue with the great job you are doing.Norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02978055639933791282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-53695923711489825192010-01-05T11:36:38.937-05:002010-01-05T11:36:38.937-05:00I love reading books of the Regency era!! Of cours...I love reading books of the Regency era!! Of course, Mr. Darcy is a favorite. My favorite is the clothing. We are now so spoiled with what we wear, I do not know if I could wear those beautiful dresses. I would love to have the chance :)<br /><br />Judy (magnolias_1@msn.com)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625886775965231468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-10482872294684082732010-01-05T11:19:45.263-05:002010-01-05T11:19:45.263-05:00Hi Sharon--read all your comments with interest. W...Hi Sharon--read all your comments with interest. While I like the clothing, the manners, the time period, I've shied away from writing Regencys because I'm afraid avid fans of that period will challenge me if I get my history wrong. Kudos to you.Loretta C. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477553413309389196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-875497535839505532010-01-05T11:01:36.298-05:002010-01-05T11:01:36.298-05:00I think if I could temporarily be dropped into ano...I think if I could temporarily be dropped into another place and time, I'd like to go to Harlem during the renaissance! Sounds like it was so much fun back then!<br /><br />Gotta love Mr. Darcy, though. I wouldn't mind going back into the Regency time period if I knew he would be there. :PMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229459722455431468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-80494869784199204162010-01-05T10:17:04.526-05:002010-01-05T10:17:04.526-05:00Sharon, you're welcome. We appreciate your bei...Sharon, you're welcome. We appreciate your being here, and we understand that real life often takes precedence. Looking forward to when you can return.Linda Banchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143074276306710646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-717089594897671392010-01-05T10:10:31.457-05:002010-01-05T10:10:31.457-05:00Good morning, Linda. And good morning to everyone ...Good morning, Linda. And good morning to everyone else! Strangely, in my case I could actually say "good night" as I just finished a long 12-hour shift in my "real job" as an RN, and must soon hit the sheets for another fun-filled shift tonight. All that to say that I will not be able to check back in for several hours. I do apologize. Please continue to have fun and comment at will! You don't want to miss out on the drawing! How awesome that Sourcebooks is giving away all 3 novels! I didn't even know that! Ha!<br /><br />Thanks again, Linda and the Historical Hussies for hosting me. I appreciate it so much. And Linda, I am so happy that you enjoyed my first book. Coming from you that is very high praise. :) <br /><br />I'll be back! SharonSharon Lathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539439531975181469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-39995161637562257012010-01-05T09:37:09.577-05:002010-01-05T09:37:09.577-05:00Hi Sharon, and welcome to Historical Hussies. I re...Hi Sharon, and welcome to Historical Hussies. I read the first book of your series and love it. I especially like that the hero, Mr. Darcy, is a decent man. Love those nice guys!Linda Banchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143074276306710646noreply@blogger.com