tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7030605466564568053..comments2024-03-28T21:31:13.672-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: A Special Place in Paris--Oooh, la la!Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68967223497285091272016-08-28T04:48:03.985-04:002016-08-28T04:48:03.985-04:00Your book sounds absolutely fascinating, riveting ...Your book sounds absolutely fascinating, riveting and like a myriad of adventure of Parisian diversity. I have been to multiple countries with the UK and Bermuda and New Zealand and Australia being faves. On my bucket list is the lavender fields in France. Keen to read your book! Thank you for sharing. ps the captcha asked me to select all photos with palm trees. Ironic because I am writing from and live in Oahu Hawaii surrounded by palms everywhere.Rickie Banningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53777822696518972522016-08-27T09:59:39.745-04:002016-08-27T09:59:39.745-04:00Now I've got to read this book. Paris is one o...Now I've got to read this book. Paris is one of my favorite cities (and everyone else's I know!). But I love the concept of Empaths-- being able to absorb and share emotions is such a beautifully vulnerable and human thing. Sigh. <br /><br />Can't wait!<br /><br />Many hugs and luck!Sonali Devhttp://www.sonalidev.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44569136395618352162016-08-27T08:25:38.414-04:002016-08-27T08:25:38.414-04:00What a fascinating post, Lark! I'd never heard...What a fascinating post, Lark! I'd never heard of Deyrolle. Your book is moving higher up my TBR pile.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274355634257772365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78960819393737373572016-08-27T08:21:06.823-04:002016-08-27T08:21:06.823-04:00Thank you so much for having me, Hank! And thanks,...Thank you so much for having me, Hank! And thanks, everyone for stopping by and saying hi!Lark Brennannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66499634903624369852016-08-27T08:00:09.616-04:002016-08-27T08:00:09.616-04:00Lark, you love story of Paris comes through loud a...Lark, you love story of Paris comes through loud and clear. What a cool way to use it in a book!<br /><br />MirandaMiranda Liassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393964846829467698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14510787964496321702016-08-27T07:06:10.590-04:002016-08-27T07:06:10.590-04:00What a fascinating inspiration, Lark! How could th...What a fascinating inspiration, Lark! How could that lion in the doorway NOT spark a writer's imagination? I love where you went with it. I gotta admit I'm a little jealous: you got to LIVE in Paris while you were writing the book. How cool is that! Leslie Lynchhttp://www.leslielynch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12390108456419655792016-08-27T01:20:36.357-04:002016-08-27T01:20:36.357-04:00Terrific book, Lark. I'm really enjoying the s...Terrific book, Lark. I'm really enjoying the series and looking forward to the next one--but it will be hard to top those animals!Kay Hudsonhttp://kayhudson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57640624154744424272016-08-27T00:52:39.259-04:002016-08-27T00:52:39.259-04:00What a fun post-- and what a great book! I NEEDZ t...What a fun post-- and what a great book! I NEEDZ to visit Paris. So proud of Lark and glad to meet you Hank. :) Amy DeLuca/Amy Patrickhttp://www.amypatrickbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67681610683081659572016-08-26T23:31:25.473-04:002016-08-26T23:31:25.473-04:00Lark, you are terrific! And loved seeing you all h...Lark, you are terrific! And loved seeing you all here today! We'll announce the winner tomorrow! Xxxx<br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48133343664844854112016-08-26T19:52:15.319-04:002016-08-26T19:52:15.319-04:00So agree about the covers of e books. It is a who...So agree about the covers of e books. It is a whole different ballgame!<br /><br />And tiny little images don't work anymore, right?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48225059334788232722016-08-26T17:06:24.125-04:002016-08-26T17:06:24.125-04:00I've never been to France, but your descriptio...I've never been to France, but your description of this section of Paris has me intrigued! I can't wait to read your book and see you bring these locations to life!<br /><br />India Powershttp://www.indiapowers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41429072504587656602016-08-26T16:09:57.754-04:002016-08-26T16:09:57.754-04:00Lark, your book sounds so intriguing! I visited Pa...Lark, your book sounds so intriguing! I visited Paris a long time ago. A friend's exchange student showed us around, but we were only there for three days, so I know there is so much more to see and experience than time allowed.<br /><br />I just finished edits on a book set in the French wine country, so I'm really into everything French right now. I'll definitely pick up your book.Larissa Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04103118988642176050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60843131458606220872016-08-26T16:00:42.448-04:002016-08-26T16:00:42.448-04:00Kathy, I highly recommend renting a house or apart...Kathy, I highly recommend renting a house or apartment as a home base if your're planning to be in an area for a week or more. You get to live like a local and have a cozy place to curl up with a cup of tea or a glass of wine after a long busy day. There are lots of websites these days that allow you to do this safely and to pay by credit card instead of wiring money into a stranger's account like we use to do.<br /><br />Good luck! Lark Brennannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18887027385648206482016-08-26T15:55:24.892-04:002016-08-26T15:55:24.892-04:00So sorry, Hank. Someone else said something about ...So sorry, Hank. Someone else said something about the cover that made me think you had. One of the beauties of e-books is we tend not to be influenced by cover images--which are sometimes more about the publisher's marketing prospective than the content of the book. That said, I love the tone of most mystery/thriller covers because they're so intriguing.Lark Brennannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34254211461185624132016-08-26T15:52:21.211-04:002016-08-26T15:52:21.211-04:00Well, I find the cover most intriguing. Lions imm...Well, I find the cover most intriguing. Lions immediately get my attention. I see this cover and want to know why there is a lion in the door of a shop. Of course, hearing about the story and back story behind the cover make the book irresistible. Lark, I believe you will have a hit on your hands.<br /><br />I've never been to Paris, but with all the Paris talk swirling around this week, I may have to start looking at that. And, renting an apartment there sounds divine. I'm trying to start planning a trip to England and Scotland, and I'm wondering if renting places for days at a time is something I need to look into. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83472454598224119202016-08-26T15:50:13.217-04:002016-08-26T15:50:13.217-04:00Wow! I can completely see how you drew inspiration...Wow! I can completely see how you drew inspiration from this quaint, quirky, and mystical Parisian shop, Lark! What an amazing story! And equally amazing you had the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in Paris. Google is great, but experiencing the cultural nuances first hand is waaay better! Plus CROISSANTS! CHAMPAGNE! CHOCOLAT! What's not to love???<br /><br />Super congrats on the incredible Durand Series, Lark! Thrilled for you, my talented friend! :)<br /><br />xoDarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16566637724470175377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22159465399926402272016-08-26T15:23:08.971-04:002016-08-26T15:23:08.971-04:00I think this is one of the most fabulously unique ...I think this is one of the most fabulously unique tales (wink, wink) I've ever heard of :) I'm sure writing it was an over-the-top experience, especially with you living nearby :) I'm sure the read is excellent, but I have to say, writing it HAD to be the most delightful experience of all :)<br /><br />LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26120360391193304272016-08-26T15:20:15.332-04:002016-08-26T15:20:15.332-04:00Paris is such a beautiful place. It's almost e...Paris is such a beautiful place. It's almost exhausting to try to take in the beauty, because there's just so much of it. Your eyes don't know where to look. The first hotel room I stayed in was on an upper floor, with windows overlooking a building across the street. I had to take pictures of the six different kinds of chimney pots on this one building, all fabulously shaped. Even the vegetable stands outside the stores are so artistically arranged, it blew my mind. <br /><br />Here I just got back from Europe and the Reds are stirring up my wanderlust again! I'll just have to read the book and imagine myself there. Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73037884684072267332016-08-26T15:14:53.139-04:002016-08-26T15:14:53.139-04:00Lark, did I mention the cover? I didn't, right...Lark, did I mention the cover? I didn't, right? Not sure where that came from... :-) Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10507726418942556872016-08-26T15:13:28.503-04:002016-08-26T15:13:28.503-04:00I love your book's premise! So cool. I've...I love your book's premise! So cool. I've been to France -- Chamonix, even skied the Alps, but not Paris. On the huge bucket list! Nan Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540907199613341822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57049577964010065202016-08-26T15:07:45.019-04:002016-08-26T15:07:45.019-04:00Hi Sandra! Hope you get to Paris! It's a lovel...Hi Sandra! Hope you get to Paris! It's a lovely city with so much energy.Lark Brennannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25114196311612924772016-08-26T15:04:30.308-04:002016-08-26T15:04:30.308-04:00I've not been to Paris, but it's definitel...I've not been to Paris, but it's definitely on my bucket list. I remember following along on Facebook on your last trip there, Lark, and I was so jealous. :-)<br /><br />Isn't it great having a wonderful critique partner, Sarah and Lark? I love how things happened for you both around the same time. That happened with my critique partner, and we even share the same agent. <br /><br />Love your cover, Lark. The book is on my Kindle, and I swear I'll get to it soon!Sandra Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03690594756737896036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37630758031498504782016-08-26T14:52:11.463-04:002016-08-26T14:52:11.463-04:00Sarah and I met through RWA as green authors--both...Sarah and I met through RWA as green authors--both working on first books that ended up under our beds for good reason. Since then our journeys have pretty much tracked--we got agents around the same time, sold our first books within months of each other and now have 2 books out each. We lived within a couple miles of each until she moved to Florida a couple years ago. <br /><br />Although we use to critique during the writing process, we now only do so after we've "finished" a polished version. It's great to have a trusted reader who will call you on all the things that don't work and make you fix them before your editor gets the manuscript. Lark Brennanhttp://www.larkbrennan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69844813698027112172016-08-26T14:50:03.774-04:002016-08-26T14:50:03.774-04:00I didn't pay a bit of attention to the cover. ...I didn't pay a bit of attention to the cover. I had to go back and look. The Durand Chronicles sounds marvelous. I have to read them. I love the mix of paranormal and suspense. Thanks Hank for inviting Lark today!Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41695132550008820502016-08-26T14:43:04.352-04:002016-08-26T14:43:04.352-04:00Deborah, the books are a little better if you read...Deborah, the books are a little better if you read them in order, but the first two completely stand alone. And they have totally different settings so you can decide whether you feel like visiting the British Virgin Islands or Paris.<br /><br />Hank--At Deyrolle the animals can be purchased but they more often rented for specific events. Hotel Trianon Palace Versailles used them as part of their Christmas decorations last December and they were spectacular. In the book they aren't for sale--for obvious reasons if you read the story.<br /><br />Elizabeth, Hank & Mary--I've been told before the cover doesn't reflect the story. It's my publisher's decision and I have almost no control over that. It comes in digital format. :-) <br /><br />Susan, Burgundy is such a lovely place to set a book! Great choice!<br />Lark Brennanhttp://www.larkbrennan.comnoreply@blogger.com