tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post8984049989694573522..comments2024-03-29T10:22:02.517+12:00Comments on Romance Book Paradise: Spotlight on Ella Carey, The Paris Time Capsule and Giveaway!Nashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-60361163819340902972014-05-02T08:50:25.027+12:002014-05-02T08:50:25.027+12:00Always love learning where the seed of a story cam...Always love learning where the seed of a story came from. Great interview!Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-62634422457571845702014-05-01T00:04:08.554+12:002014-05-01T00:04:08.554+12:00I get phases where I adore classical music. It de...I get phases where I adore classical music. It depends on my mood. My favourite composer is Bizet.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977676093756206414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-12641600465512798252014-04-28T05:59:42.484+12:002014-04-28T05:59:42.484+12:00I used to listen to classical music ALL THE TIME! ...I used to listen to classical music ALL THE TIME! I entered the giveaway. Your book sounds great.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-30653855019552252232014-04-26T19:34:19.378+12:002014-04-26T19:34:19.378+12:00Hi Carrie, thanks for calling in here! Bach's ...Hi Carrie, thanks for calling in here! Bach's cello suites are perfection to me. Lovely to meet someone who enjoys them too. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463995674112691109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-44359417519367398512014-04-26T16:32:03.524+12:002014-04-26T16:32:03.524+12:00You had me at Bach cello suites. <3 Best of luc...You had me at Bach cello suites. <3 Best of luck!Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-89845236957501866932014-04-25T09:28:55.724+12:002014-04-25T09:28:55.724+12:00Hi Victoria, lovely to meet someone who shares som...Hi Victoria, lovely to meet someone who shares some of my favourite authors. The original story was so inspiring for me that I couldn't abandon it at all! Thanks for calling in. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463995674112691109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-51995051433269041532014-04-25T09:27:43.060+12:002014-04-25T09:27:43.060+12:00Hi Jess! So pleased you like the idea of the novel...Hi Jess! So pleased you like the idea of the novel! Yes, I agree about stories being believable; I think its about attempting to write the truth, no matter what the setting. Wish I could get some of those shirts - it's so funny. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463995674112691109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-42603451010786620422014-04-24T11:57:29.928+12:002014-04-24T11:57:29.928+12:00You're very welcome. Enjoy your time in NZ. I...You're very welcome. Enjoy your time in NZ. I saw on the news last night they let lots of flares off as a practice in the harbour in Wellington, what a sight that must have been :)TashNzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02146884245899602417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-84751917440914597362014-04-24T06:48:04.201+12:002014-04-24T06:48:04.201+12:00You mentioned some of my favorite authors [from th...You mentioned some of my favorite authors [from the past] too, Ella. I love the premise of your new novel. What a great way to write a novel to begin with an abandon room and its artifacts. Good luck with everything, Ella. Thanks for sharing this interview, Nas.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-39717396066802983232014-04-24T04:45:20.988+12:002014-04-24T04:45:20.988+12:00I already have this one on my TBR list- it sounds ...I already have this one on my TBR list- it sounds fabulous. I love the setting and the storyline sounds great. I like romances that seem believable and I like to get caught up in the story. The shirts for her dogs might be a good idea. :) <br /><br />Best of luck to Ella!<br />Jess@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-78665573822851379722014-04-23T09:12:16.267+12:002014-04-23T09:12:16.267+12:00Hi there Sherry! There is something about absolute...Hi there Sherry! There is something about absolute silence when writing that allows you to immerse yourself in the world in the best possible way. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463995674112691109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-89310939900800940752014-04-23T09:10:50.114+12:002014-04-23T09:10:50.114+12:00So great to see you here Medeia! It is wonderful t...So great to see you here Medeia! It is wonderful that you won the book and I'm so glad you like the idea behind the story. I hope you enjoy travelling to Paris in the book! x<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463995674112691109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-31172190527545779582014-04-23T09:09:29.803+12:002014-04-23T09:09:29.803+12:00Hi Leslie! I think these writers are so classic, a...Hi Leslie! I think these writers are so classic, and it was an interesting question to answer. I hope you enjoy travelling on the journey with Cat! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463995674112691109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-82660767208467736632014-04-23T05:15:30.911+12:002014-04-23T05:15:30.911+12:00I enjoy classical music, too, but I could never li...I enjoy classical music, too, but I could never listen to it and write. Too distracting!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-58221254484325864202014-04-22T18:27:02.309+12:002014-04-22T18:27:02.309+12:00I'm so thrilled to have won this book already....I'm so thrilled to have won this book already. I love the premise. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-48029379062493372782014-04-22T16:14:00.032+12:002014-04-22T16:14:00.032+12:00Loved the interview. You've got great taste in...Loved the interview. You've got great taste in books, Ella. I'd love to go back in time with your story.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-77286526171553788592014-04-22T12:52:30.660+12:002014-04-22T12:52:30.660+12:00Thanks so much Tash. I'm thrilled that you enj...Thanks so much Tash. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the novel! Thank you dearly for letting me know and for your kind thoughts. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463995674112691109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-83340118234332682402014-04-22T12:51:23.835+12:002014-04-22T12:51:23.835+12:00Hi Liz! Lovely to see you here! Glad you enjoyed t...Hi Liz! Lovely to see you here! Glad you enjoyed the post. Yes, the whippet thing is so funny. Italian greyhounds are a bit smaller, but have similar gentle natures. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463995674112691109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-2937170716255229382014-04-22T12:49:57.154+12:002014-04-22T12:49:57.154+12:00Thanks Crystal! That's a good point about the ...Thanks Crystal! That's a good point about the cover; I think it fits well with the photos of the real apartment. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463995674112691109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-40741192083809440762014-04-22T12:48:30.703+12:002014-04-22T12:48:30.703+12:00Thanks so much for your kind comments! I was think...Thanks so much for your kind comments! I was thinking about why I loved these authors and thought I'd share my thoughts. So thrilled that you like the cover. I must let the designer (whose name is Giovanni, just like Boldini) know! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463995674112691109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-66643540993684012692014-04-22T12:41:40.965+12:002014-04-22T12:41:40.965+12:00Hi Ella, I had the pleasure of reading your story ...Hi Ella, I had the pleasure of reading your story over Easter and what a wonderful tale it is. I found myself nodding when you mentioned your favourite authors, I think I can pick that up from the wonderful flow of your story and the depth that it has. What a great story. Thank you :)TashNzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02146884245899602417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-22623294159874352142014-04-22T09:29:40.738+12:002014-04-22T09:29:40.738+12:00Hi again, Ella! *waves* I liked getting to know yo...Hi again, Ella! *waves* I liked getting to know you a bit better in this post - and I probably would've been one of the people who thought your dogs were whippets :( Now I know!Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-25584165443503257302014-04-22T07:15:55.472+12:002014-04-22T07:15:55.472+12:00Saw this one last week, and it still sounds awesom...Saw this one last week, and it still sounds awesome. I love the faded colors and sepia tones to the cover. Very evocative. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-86729327207861675702014-04-22T04:12:24.614+12:002014-04-22T04:12:24.614+12:00The cover is luscious. I really liked your choices...The cover is luscious. I really liked your choices of writers and what you said made each of them your favorite.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1212609737973215552.post-37273842591570572902014-04-21T22:42:49.767+12:002014-04-21T22:42:49.767+12:00Thank you for calling in! The painting on the cove...Thank you for calling in! The painting on the cover is the Giovanni Boldini portrait of Marthe de Florian that was found in the apartment. On the book, she sits atop a picture of a room in the abandoned apartment. The back cover shows a stack of love letters wrapped in silk, vintage perfume bottles, and a view of Paris. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463995674112691109noreply@blogger.com