tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post4434019341145775566..comments2024-03-26T06:47:57.605-04:00Comments on Get Lost in a Story: Marilyn Brant Takes Us to the French Riviera!Jacqui Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12793508141294935459noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-32204705697079769862011-12-22T23:18:42.619-05:002011-12-22T23:18:42.619-05:00For me, the most romantic place I have visited is ...For me, the most romantic place I have visited is Garden City, SC. Garden City is located just south of Myrtle Beach. I think this is a romantic place because my hubby and I spent our honeymoon there. :)<br /><br />nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT netNancyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396826146816591274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-65154428448290633592011-12-14T15:05:21.551-05:002011-12-14T15:05:21.551-05:00Kmannrn, thank you very much! I hope it's a st...Kmannrn, thank you very much! I hope it's a story you'll really enjoy ;).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-89643633082098329702011-12-14T08:19:56.293-05:002011-12-14T08:19:56.293-05:00This book has been on my wish list. Can't wait...This book has been on my wish list. Can't wait to read it.kmannrnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301706639787415305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-18396852589637907102011-12-13T14:57:05.423-05:002011-12-13T14:57:05.423-05:00phoenixcarvelli, ohh, a private island! Sounds hea...phoenixcarvelli, ohh, a private island! Sounds heavenly...sigh. I'd love to visit some place like that, too!<br /><br />Edie, as soon as I realized that you'd loved P&P like I did, I knew I'd found a friend ;). I love all those things about Austen's writing, too -- you've nailed it. Yes, she was witty, but she was also so compassionate in understanding the very human mistakes we all can make. Definitely a genius!! And you are such a wonderful friend to hop around the Internet with me. It's quite possible there will be no food discussed in "Pisa"...but I make no such promises for "Vienna" or "Paris" *grin*.<br /><br />Sherie, I love Kristan Higgins, too!!! I was fortunate enough to get to review one or two of her books years ago, and I fell in love with her great sense of humor and warm romance. So glad you love her writing as well!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-38126692196527525382011-12-13T13:51:41.913-05:002011-12-13T13:51:41.913-05:00I love Kristen Higgins! Here stories always get to...I love Kristen Higgins! Here stories always get to me (she is the only author to make me cry). If you want a truly romantic story, read her!Sheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553171857546401042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-58093470220069507382011-12-13T08:30:02.906-05:002011-12-13T08:30:02.906-05:00I'll stick with the favorite romantic book. I&...I'll stick with the favorite romantic book. I've read MANY romances and loved them, but I have to pick Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. One of the greatest character building books ever. And the story is told with wit and yet compassion for the characters. Even the silliest. Jane Austen was a genius.<br /><br />Marilyn, thanks for taking me to all of these places. And for sharing the food, of course. lolEdie Ramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084144940233965447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-7088810616808271792011-12-13T03:42:33.698-05:002011-12-13T03:42:33.698-05:00The most romantic place I have been was the cruise...The most romantic place I have been was the cruise lines private island with its white powdery beach, beautiful flowers, and my husband. I could have stayed there all week! Aahhh...nice memories. <br />Happy Holidays!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-24138001893000855632011-12-12T23:58:09.138-05:002011-12-12T23:58:09.138-05:00Dina, I love that you have your passport ready to ...Dina, I love that you have your passport ready to go. (I've got mine ready, too, and I've never used this one!!) Here's hoping we'll both get to take an international trip soon...<br /><br />Liz, that visit to Greece must have been just wonderful...not only because of all the beautiful sites, but because you had your husband's family sharing with you the insider's scoop on everything. As for authors, I'm familiar with Mary Steward but Helen MacInnes is a new name to me -- I'll look up her books! (p.s. Check my blog when you can -- you won something there ;).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-83008021007326442452011-12-12T22:41:02.669-05:002011-12-12T22:41:02.669-05:00Especially romantic books? All those by Helen MacI...Especially romantic books? All those by Helen MacInnes and Mary Stewart.<br /><br />One of the most romantic places you’ve ever traveled to? Greece, which was particularly memorable as my husband had a huge family there with whom we visited. I still remember pinching myself on the first night, repeating to myself, "I'm in Greece".<br /><br />However, I would so love a side excursion to the Riviera, so thanks for the arm chair stopover.Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-53073705485175842372011-12-12T20:48:24.551-05:002011-12-12T20:48:24.551-05:00wow Marilyn, love those pics. I want to go to Engl...wow Marilyn, love those pics. I want to go to England someday, got my passport ready, lolDinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363922982973526678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-54387845416382701932011-12-12T16:52:45.493-05:002011-12-12T16:52:45.493-05:00Ohhh, Beth, I've loved reading about your trav...Ohhh, Beth, I've loved reading about your travel memories as much as I've enjoyed remembering my own! Dining across the street from the castle in Prague at sunset?! *happy sigh!* As for the pictures, there were many times when we forgot to ask somebody to take them of the two of us together -- or we *did* ask but the photo turned out terribly. (All of my European traveling was done back in the days of my 35mm camera. I'd love to go back just to reshoot everything digitally!!)Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-21334151415674396322011-12-12T16:46:51.313-05:002011-12-12T16:46:51.313-05:00Angi, thanks so much for having me here today! Whe...Angi, thanks so much for having me here today! When it comes to the different states, I always think of ones with sandy beaches as romantic because (aside from chilly Lake Michigan) that's not something I get to see very often in Northern Illinois!<br /><br />Jakki, thank you!! And I *love* your "cheesy" answer ;). It's so difficult when you have kids to be able to get away -- even for a night or two -- with your hubby and without the children! It feels romantic just going out for a cup of coffee together sometimes, just as a couple, doesn't it?!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-76831614942695760782011-12-12T16:45:08.476-05:002011-12-12T16:45:08.476-05:00I'm so envious Marilyn of all the great travel...I'm so envious Marilyn of all the great travel pics you have of you and your husband. Mark and I got home from Paris once to realize we didn't have ONE pic of us together on the 9 day trip. After a Prague trip we only had two pics. So we've gotten better at asking people to take our picture.<br /><br />The most romantic spots I've visited would include Portofino Italy, a small port city. It's just a row of shops and restaurants tucked along the shoreline. Anywhere in Paris. Especially the quai opposite Notre Dame where there is a floating restaurant playing violin music. But I also find the Paris cemeteries very romantic-sounds morbid, but true. Montmartre especially because it's not real touristy and it's overgrown with lush foilage and has gorgeous sculptures. It's even more romantic when it's raining. And Prague, dining at a restaurant opposite of the castle at sunset.<br /><br />Thanks for another great stop on your itinerary Marilyn. Hope your book sales are out of this world!Beth Watsonhttp://www.bethwatson.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-64953759677425237352011-12-12T15:22:39.581-05:002011-12-12T15:22:39.581-05:00Hmm, my most romantic place? Well, since Sam and I...Hmm, my most romantic place? Well, since Sam and I have not been many places, I am going to be cheesy and say anywhere where Sam & I are together...childless! <br />Another great interview, Marilyn!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616960523843655153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-77030510740200397312011-12-12T14:01:19.291-05:002011-12-12T14:01:19.291-05:00Glad to have you here today Marilyn and to see you...Glad to have you here today Marilyn and to see your travels. :-) You've got me thinking...I've been to several U.S. states. I really need to think about why one would be romantic.<br /><br />Hmmm....<br />~AngiAngi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-87086234354865181492011-12-12T13:16:13.175-05:002011-12-12T13:16:13.175-05:00Virginia, I've traveled far more in books than...Virginia, I've traveled far more in books than in real life, too... (Makes going through border checks and airport security lines much faster. ;)Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-92218008117198687272011-12-12T11:38:14.011-05:002011-12-12T11:38:14.011-05:00I don't get to travel much so I do most of my ...I don't get to travel much so I do most of my traveling in books. I have been to so many places in books.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-52759530084388291092011-12-12T11:22:50.053-05:002011-12-12T11:22:50.053-05:00Ruth, I visited the state of Oregon for the first ...Ruth, I visited the state of Oregon for the first time in October and thought it was so pretty! There was a lot I didn't see, though, so you've given me a reason to go back and explore some more ;). Thank you.<br /><br />Abigail, O.M.G. is right!!! That letter was so awesome... I'm a Pride & Prejudice fanatic, but Wentworth outdid even Darcy in the romantic department on that one. It's my favorite part of Persuasion, too.<br /><br />Pamala, I *heart* U...thanks. And you're going to have to tell me more about both of these trips! I didn't know you'd gone to Greece for your honeymoon (so beautiful!), but I don't think there's *anything* more romantic than a man giving his beloved the kind of gift that would make her swoon with delight. Knowing your love of tennis, the Academy week must have been AMAZING!<br /><br />Maureen, thank YOU for inviting me and for setting things up so beautifully! And LOL about me and the hubby -- thanks ;). We were young but, judging from my dress, not all that fashion conscious. Sadly, that skill hasn't improved for me with age *grin*.Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-23772446038976900872011-12-12T10:43:10.080-05:002011-12-12T10:43:10.080-05:00Thanks again for doing the interview, Marilyn! And...Thanks again for doing the interview, Marilyn! And I have to say, you and your hubby are adorable in that photo!Maureen McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-11305330428983573352011-12-12T08:57:35.183-05:002011-12-12T08:57:35.183-05:00Hmm.....most romantic spot, most romantic spot. T...Hmm.....most romantic spot, most romantic spot. The Bollitieri Academy in Sarasota? My husband bought me a week long stint to train like the pros for my birthday one year and I LOVED it. But I suppose that in the traditional sense of romance, it would have to be my honeymoon on the Greek Isles--Mykonos, Santorini and then the mainland Athens.<br /><br />Thanks for the excellent interview with Marilyn. She and her husband look so warm and adorable in that picture ;-). Both very true sentiments.Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-13121305298256708192011-12-12T08:48:12.439-05:002011-12-12T08:48:12.439-05:00I don't get to travel much. Two kids, dog, hu...I don't get to travel much. Two kids, dog, husband, a job that doesn't give us off weeks at a time. :)<br /><br />I think the most romantic book I ever read was Persuasion, by Jane Austen. The funny thing is, it's not even my favorite Austen story, and I thought it was just some nice entertainment, nothing special, until I got to The Letter.<br /><br />O. M. G.Abigail Sharpehttp://www.chickletsinthekitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-33194615397644999792011-12-12T08:18:42.834-05:002011-12-12T08:18:42.834-05:00The most romantic spot I ever visited was Cannon B...The most romantic spot I ever visited was Cannon Beach, Oregon. Although I am divorced now, I still have to say that my then husband and I enjoyed our time there immensely. I still have fond memories of that time. <br /><br />England is the only place I have been to in Europe.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537792220148564021noreply@blogger.com