Comments on: Adventures of an Aspiring Romance Writer

By: Christina Phillips

Christina Phillips — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:09:39 +0000

Shelley, I just wanted to say a big Thank You for having me guest blog yesterday. It was great fun

I got my 13 year old son to pick a winner out of the hat, and he came out with….

Rachael Blair!

Congrats Rachael, you’ve won a copy of Shelley’s Scarlet Woman! Please email Shelley at shelleymunro @ gmail.com (no spaces) with your deets!

By: Christina Phillips

Christina Phillips — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:00:06 +0000

Hey Rach! Thanks for the positive vibes – though if/when it ever happens I’ll probably be so shocked I’ll pass out!!

Jenyfer, that’s so true, positive feedback works wonders. It really gives a lift and makes the struggle worthwhile!

By: Jenyfer Matthews

Jenyfer Matthews — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:14:35 +0000

I-Am-The-Goddess-of-My-Own-Universe thing

Doesn’t that sort of say it all?

That and finally getting the positive feedback – from reviews and readers – is what keeps me going. I made up stories in my head long before I ever tried to transcribe any of them!

By: Rachael Blair

Rachael Blair — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:38:08 +0000

Hi Shelley and Christine… found my way here from Christine’s blog and what a great story. I felt so much for you each time I read of another ”liquidation” but just think how much more the BIG CALL will mean when it eventually comes… and it will!

By: Christina Phillips

Christina Phillips — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:14:51 +0000

Jane, that’s a great question. I guess thinking back, writing has always been my passion. When I was a teenager I wrote space operas and epic poems (which always ended badly for everyone concerned!) but it was only after we moved to Australia that I made a conscious decision that I really did want to make a career out of writing romance. Thanks for asking!

Georgie, that’s so true! If I didn’t love the whole process of writing, of becoming lost in my make believe worlds and falling in love with my characters, I don’t think I could carry on in the face of all the set backs which are just par for the course in this game!

By: Christina Phillips

Christina Phillips — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:11:41 +0000

Shelley! If I did that there’s no telling what state I’d get myself in. Four years ago I was momentarily distracted in the shower and ended up slipping over and pulling my archilles tendon. Now that was NOT a pretty sight and my husband threatened to install wall grips and knobbly mats!

Hi Estella! I find reading is just so much more satisfying than housework (which NEVER ends!) Also whenever I get around to tidying up my bookshelves I always end up reading the books instead, which for some weird reason drives my husband nuts. Can’t think why…

By: Christina Phillips

Christina Phillips — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:08:33 +0000

Hey Denise! I think your Goddess and mine would get on really well together! And you’re so right about catching an editor/agent’s attention – and preferably one who’s not just about to change careers!

Debs, at the time (*each* time!) I was pretty devastated, but looking back all I can do is laugh. Because, well, it’s kind of funny in a twisted way and if I didn’t laugh I’d probably climb the walls!

Amanda, it’s always cheered me to know I wasn’t the only one with that unfortunate jinx!! And yes, I’m definitely more at home in front of the computer torturing hot immortals than in front of the kitchen hob mangling frozen peas!

By: Georgie Lee

Georgie Lee — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:02:02 +0000

Great interview. You have such excitement which is so necessary to keep a writer going through the bad times.

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:11:54 +0000

Hi Christina,
Was writing always your passion or did you envision having a different career?

By: Estella

Estella — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:36:20 +0000

I am not a writer , but I still avoid housework as much as I can. I usually have my nose in a book.