tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post1047839956816019396..comments2023-10-21T08:22:23.232-07:00Comments on Four Strong Women: Laugh with MeEmmy Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06348320835897735088noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-39378873850520666012011-12-23T18:24:38.551-08:002011-12-23T18:24:38.551-08:00Humor is a part of life so there should be humor i...Humor is a part of life so there should be humor in romance. I even like some humor in the bedroom. Having sex is rarely perfect so some laughter makes it more realistic.Kelley Heckarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673342477988998070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-86809438328339870822011-12-23T12:44:35.604-08:002011-12-23T12:44:35.604-08:00Paul, did not know that but I have to say that mea...Paul, did not know that but I have to say that meaning is lovely!<br /><br />LOL @ E. and your TBR pile!Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-49939139385205780362011-12-23T11:10:38.895-08:002011-12-23T11:10:38.895-08:00Humor is part of life. People say the "wrong&...Humor is part of life. People say the "wrong" things and it's funny. Stuff happens. Children say things they shouldn't at the wrong times. <br /><br />I write contemporary romance and there is humor in most of my stories. But I wouldn't say I write humorous romance. I'm far from that. But stuff happens and it's funny. It's a dry humor not a slapstick. Don't know if everyone even sees it.<br /><br />But when you are young and in love, playing can be a big part of the relationship. They are going to laugh and giggle, tickle and tease. Laughter is healthy and quite normal.<br /><br />Ruby looks like a fun read. You just had to add it to my TBR pile, didn't you?E. Ayershttp://www.ayersbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-18281261587442946772011-12-23T10:37:53.421-08:002011-12-23T10:37:53.421-08:00If we all go along with Uncle Albert ("Mary P...If we all go along with Uncle Albert ("Mary Poppins") when he sang "I love to Laugh ..." what's so different about the idea of "I laugh to Love"? <br /><br />The Inuits have the right attitude, and I'm a bit surprised nobody's mentioned it yet on this thread.<br /><br />The (literal) translation of their word for "making love" is "Laughing Together"<br /><br />'Nuff said?Paul McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430184962132539192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-5789244152033574022011-12-23T10:05:49.380-08:002011-12-23T10:05:49.380-08:00Same here, Karenna. A fart during the deed will cr...Same here, Karenna. A fart during the deed will crack me up so badly I have tears leaking from my eyes, but apparently such things aren't allowed in romantic fiction.<br /><br />And you make an excellent point about getting through life with someone. Laughter is an absolute necessity.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-88844912627160184712011-12-23T10:03:26.385-08:002011-12-23T10:03:26.385-08:00Plus what people consider funny is often mixed. My...Plus what people consider funny is often mixed. My guess with that reviewer is that she didn't have much of a sense of humor.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-72382271421535041222011-12-23T10:01:52.617-08:002011-12-23T10:01:52.617-08:00Humor absolutely belongs in romance, in my opinion...Humor absolutely belongs in romance, in my opinion. If you can't laugh with someone, how can you expect to get through a life with them? <br /><br />Life can be funny. Heck, sex can be funny. I've had to rewrite sex scenes at editors' requests because I wrote them humorously--and realistically--and according to the editors readers didn't want that.Karenna Colcrofthttp://www.karennacolcroft.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-23461842697686941362011-12-23T09:33:42.094-08:002011-12-23T09:33:42.094-08:00Personally, one of the short stories that I had up...Personally, one of the short stories that I had up that did sell, it sold because of the humor in it. But, I did have a reviewer get offended just because I used the word, "puppy" instead of using the normal dirtier vocabulary for the male part. Alot of people thought it to be cute. <br /><br />So humor is the best part of a book in my opinionAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14443764717398452238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-3695820702256855932011-12-23T09:23:43.383-08:002011-12-23T09:23:43.383-08:00Yes, humor is a great stress reliever. I guess it&...Yes, humor is a great stress reliever. I guess it's why I use it a lot to diffuse bad situations. And I must admit that Ruby's sense of humor in the novel is all me. I let it rip, lol.<br /><br />Hey, Janice! I'm the same way when I read an author's work and I get good laughs.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-50758965992319148452011-12-23T09:01:05.461-08:002011-12-23T09:01:05.461-08:00I love humor in books and end up being a fan of th...I love humor in books and end up being a fan of the author that makes me laugh.<br />*grin*<br /><br />Janice~Janice Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-15718877660609078692011-12-23T08:42:24.305-08:002011-12-23T08:42:24.305-08:00Great discussion. I love humor in books, and espec...Great discussion. I love humor in books, and especially in romance. Let's face it--life is funny at times and people are funny a lot of the time. Some of us use humor to cope with stress. Humor in books make characters more realistic.Linda Rettstatthttp://www.lindarettstatt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-81859038716807902502011-12-23T07:55:54.791-08:002011-12-23T07:55:54.791-08:00Suzanne and M.S., I was shocked to actually find s...Suzanne and M.S., I was shocked to actually find such a discussion thread. I discovered it on amazon.com too.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-39573382514667854622011-12-23T07:42:30.728-08:002011-12-23T07:42:30.728-08:00Since thank God we live in a free country, we can ...Since thank God we live in a free country, we can choose our own reading material.If someone is pathetic enough not to enjoy humor, that's their prerogative :). The rest of us just have more fun. MeredithM. S. Spencerhttp://msspencertalespinner.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-88900983292592377602011-12-23T05:18:43.037-08:002011-12-23T05:18:43.037-08:00Personally, I prefer books with humor in them. Eve...Personally, I prefer books with humor in them. Even Harlan Coben, who writes high tension thrillers, can make me laugh with things his characters say and do. After learning more about Ruby and her sense of humor,I think you've hit on a good thing. Keep the laughs coming!Suzanne Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928374852063824975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-57805271416177901362011-12-23T04:22:03.511-08:002011-12-23T04:22:03.511-08:00Great comment, John! There is a reason for the exp...Great comment, John! There is a reason for the expression 'laughter is the best medicine.'Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-38292946546890984842011-12-23T00:24:14.596-08:002011-12-23T00:24:14.596-08:00Without laughter, well, hell, where would be be? A...Without laughter, well, hell, where would be be? At the bottom of a pill or booze bottle? Someplace worse?<br /><br />If you can't laugh at yourself, the world around you or the strange things that happen from time to time, then something is way wrong.<br /><br />Romance and laughter go together. Laughing in be IS allowed, laughing and pointing isn't.Starfox Howlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538783469778078227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-53707759813786305902011-12-22T17:51:41.760-08:002011-12-22T17:51:41.760-08:00Jennifer, I totally agree on both counts, and Vale...Jennifer, I totally agree on both counts, and Valerie, you and I share the same humor, so all's good, lolol.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-51415716847441739832011-12-22T17:30:39.864-08:002011-12-22T17:30:39.864-08:00I totally agree with you, Faith. Humor is what add...I totally agree with you, Faith. Humor is what adds life to many books that would otherwise just be "stories". It shows more personality than simple dialogue or action. But take my opinion with a grain of salt since I tend to be snarky and find humor in the strangest things.Valerie Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11761558020418265338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-34019213920290927042011-12-22T16:11:47.810-08:002011-12-22T16:11:47.810-08:00Well, as someone I heard say once, "F**k '...Well, as someone I heard say once, "F**k 'em if they can't take a joke." And I agree with that sentiment. Laughter is good for the soul. And it's good in romance, too.<br /><br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-35893570291074907382011-12-22T13:48:04.648-08:002011-12-22T13:48:04.648-08:00I laugh at the strangest things. My sense of humor...I laugh at the strangest things. My sense of humor is warped and often dark--not the creepy kind, tho, lol.<br /><br />I'm so glad you enjoyed reading "RUBY". I had a blast writing it and let my muse and sense of humor have free rein.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-24851453965886029082011-12-22T13:41:05.959-08:002011-12-22T13:41:05.959-08:00People who complain about humor in romance need to...People who complain about humor in romance need to lighten up. Most people are attracted to those who make them laugh. Without laughter, you might as well stop breathing. It keeps us healthy and sane. (g) okay, so it keeps <i>me</i> healthy and sane. (g)<br /><br />Personally, I've read this book and loved it. :) I highly recommend it. (g)Marci Baunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850775917897362922noreply@blogger.com