tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post3894623515830688860..comments2024-03-26T06:47:57.605-04:00Comments on Get Lost in a Story: Jo RobertsonJacqui Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12793508141294935459noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-37551587221716242732011-10-22T11:32:02.330-04:002011-10-22T11:32:02.330-04:00Thanks for passing that information along, Donnell...Thanks for passing that information along, Donnell. I'm always thrilled when my books give readers a, well, thrill LOL!<br /><br />Now why did I think you lived in the Outer Banks? <br /><br />Yes, gotta love the retweet button!Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-46374073621667351622011-10-22T11:29:48.950-04:002011-10-22T11:29:48.950-04:00Hi, Cindy! Thanks for the compliments. I have th...Hi, Cindy! Thanks for the compliments. I have the same regret as you that I didn't start getting serious about my writing until about 5 years ago. So much wasted time LOL!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping byJo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-55225630361020240942011-10-22T00:35:22.791-04:002011-10-22T00:35:22.791-04:00Hi Jo!
Sorry to be late for the party.
For those...Hi Jo!<br />Sorry to be late for the party. <br /><br />For those who have yet to read Jo's books, you are in for a special treat! They are fast-paced and exciting with some of the creepiest villains ever. ;-) (Yes, being Jo's critique partner has definite perks!)<br /><br />I admire you for going to the big university instead of staying close to home. I always wanted to go to USC, but was afraid of the costs and living in SoCal on my own. I always regretted that I didn't do that.<br /><br />I also regret that I didn't get serious about my writing a whole lot sooner. But then, I might not have snagged YOU as a wonderful critique partner, so I don't really want to change that decision.<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-72165804026337761572011-10-21T23:31:52.551-04:002011-10-21T23:31:52.551-04:00Jo, Avery Flynn just commented on Facebook that sh...Jo, Avery Flynn just commented on Facebook that she was reading The Watcher, her husband jiggled the knob and scared the crap out of her. I *think* that means you've gained a new fan because she just tweeted about it. Word of mouth is the best advertisement ever, don't you agree? I'm in Colorado so bedtime's not quite here. But as always it's a pleasure! ~ DonnellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-55851663755245834992011-10-21T22:50:09.223-04:002011-10-21T22:50:09.223-04:00Donnell, I want to thank you and your fellow blogg...Donnell, I want to thank you and your fellow bloggers for having me today. It's nearly 11:00 pm on the east coast, so I imagine ya'll are setting off for bed.<br /><br />Delightful dreams and wonderful writing!Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-50232229618841729162011-10-21T22:48:18.553-04:002011-10-21T22:48:18.553-04:00At what age did you learn to drive, Na?
I was 18,...At what age did you learn to drive, Na?<br /><br />I was 18, way older than my friends, but I blame it on the fact that back then you had to be able to parallel park and I was deadly awful at it!Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-45814322145902545052011-10-21T21:16:26.535-04:002011-10-21T21:16:26.535-04:00Hi Jo!
I have to say I really try to live without ...Hi Jo!<br />I have to say I really try to live without regrets and don't have many, or at least anything major that I would change. Hmm so I would say perhaps have learned to drive earlier than I did :) <br /><br />I'm like you, I'm a small-time girl at heart but do appreciate the convenience of a mid-size city.Nanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-74475405588220922012011-10-21T17:57:29.293-04:002011-10-21T17:57:29.293-04:00Jo, I don't see that anyone is answering your ...Jo, I don't see that anyone is answering your question about what thing would they do differently. I have to say this is an esoteric question, but I think in country songs and this brings to mind the Forester Sisters lovely song, I'd Choose You Again. Really great song and full of wisdom. If God gave me the chance to do it all again, I'd carefully consider all points then out of all the boys in the world, I'd choose you again. (Don't tell my hubby) I like to keep him off balance. :) ~ Donnell still anonymousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-34594566945894321082011-10-21T15:13:21.523-04:002011-10-21T15:13:21.523-04:00Abigail, I meant to say that having my AP students...Abigail, I meant to say that having my AP students prod me about my writing was really an eye-opener. Here I was teaching them expository writing to pass the AP Lit test, and I wasn't stretching my own writing muscles!Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-12696346304945648952011-10-21T15:11:40.003-04:002011-10-21T15:11:40.003-04:00Thanks, Virginia. I appreciate the compliment. I...Thanks, Virginia. I appreciate the compliment. If you have an ereader and you want to get one of my books, be sure to order the download. It's only $2.99! I want my readers not to pay the trade paperback price LOL!Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-17850263836774281062011-10-21T15:09:38.671-04:002011-10-21T15:09:38.671-04:00LOL, Donnell, blogger gives me fits too! That'...LOL, Donnell, blogger gives me fits too! That's one of the reasons we Romance Bandits switched to WordPress. It's a bit easier to negotiate.Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-53593792785471692872011-10-21T12:21:27.518-04:002011-10-21T12:21:27.518-04:00Welcome Jo, your books sound fabulous, edge of you...Welcome Jo, your books sound fabulous, edge of your seat reads. I will have to start looking for them. Thanks for sharing them with us today.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-70570035798927686142011-10-21T12:07:02.639-04:002011-10-21T12:07:02.639-04:00Trying to post. Darn Blogger, Jo, I'm so glad ...Trying to post. Darn Blogger, Jo, I'm so glad to see you here! Welcome to Get Lost in a Story! ~ DonnellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-21674426834013885972011-10-21T11:29:26.809-04:002011-10-21T11:29:26.809-04:00Ah, Abigail, me too. High school came so easily a...Ah, Abigail, me too. High school came so easily and I got a scholarship to college, but when I got there -- big university -- I was overwhelmed by the large classes and the freedom. I got a 2.4 average and lost my scholarship the first year. I do regret that.Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-53184567316452195872011-10-21T11:27:11.753-04:002011-10-21T11:27:11.753-04:00Hi, Jane. Smart mom you've got there. Wasn&#...Hi, Jane. Smart mom you've got there. Wasn't it that Lot's wife looked back with regret and longing for the wickedness in Sodom?<br /><br />But definitely looking back with longing for something you can't change is counterproductive. We have to learn from our mistakes and move on.Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-5219342424974147032011-10-21T11:25:04.468-04:002011-10-21T11:25:04.468-04:00Thanks, Gillian! Good philosophy. Dwelling on th...Thanks, Gillian! Good philosophy. Dwelling on the past (especially mistakes) can keep you locked there, refusing to go on with life.Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-46184227288539633222011-10-21T11:23:15.485-04:002011-10-21T11:23:15.485-04:00Oh, Jane, I so identify with you. I grew up in Vi...Oh, Jane, I so identify with you. I grew up in Virginia and was only 17 when I was graduated from high school. My parents wanted me to go to William and Mary or another local college. I wanted to go clear across the country, but of course, it was very expensive.<br /><br />So, I worked for the federal government for over a year, saved my money, and got my wish! Luckily, that's where I met my husband 4 years later!Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-69223782696938014602011-10-21T11:20:18.049-04:002011-10-21T11:20:18.049-04:00Hi, everyone! I'm a bit late getting up this m...Hi, everyone! I'm a bit late getting up this morning, but glad to see all you early risers.<br /><br />Thanks so much for having me at GLIAS, Donnell! I love your site.Jo Robertsonhttp://www.jorobertson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-6742189857373831052011-10-21T09:21:25.076-04:002011-10-21T09:21:25.076-04:00Jo, I love that your students were the ones who en...Jo, I love that your students were the ones who encouraged you to Just Do It! Congratulations on your publishing success.<br /><br />Strangely, I wish I studied more in high school and then college. I was an above-average student without studying in high school, and had such a hard time in college because I never learned study skills.Abigail Sharpehttp://chickletsinthekitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-18192040297279366882011-10-21T07:21:00.968-04:002011-10-21T07:21:00.968-04:00Jo, I love the idea of your Ancient Studies profes...Jo, I love the idea of your Ancient Studies professor in The Avenger. Yes, studying Latin is important.<br /><br />As for looking back, my mother always says, "Remember what happened to Lot's wife!"Jane Sevierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875683301649244643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-20484414383922848252011-10-21T04:10:34.291-04:002011-10-21T04:10:34.291-04:00Hi Jo,
Both The Avenger and The Watcher blurbs so...Hi Jo,<br /><br />Both The Avenger and The Watcher blurbs sound like both novels are page turners! And congrats on your indie success! <br /><br />I try not to spend much time looking back. Most everyone has a few regrets as well as missed opportunities. I think it is best to try to learn from both and push on!G. Jillian Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606257875353431854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-78728610837324570612011-10-21T02:29:18.526-04:002011-10-21T02:29:18.526-04:00Hi Jo,
So nice to see you here. If I had the chan...Hi Jo,<br />So nice to see you here. If I had the chance I would have chosen to go away for college instead of attending a school close to home. I think I would experienced so much more by being away from home.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.com