tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post4685024627270826292..comments2024-03-21T12:05:25.828-05:00Comments on Words of Wisdom....from The Scarf Princess: Book Tour for Incursion by Aleksandr Voinov (Guest Post & GIVEAWAY)The Scarf Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909550720063326180noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-47396534174753339072012-07-12T13:58:53.741-05:002012-07-12T13:58:53.741-05:00Emily - That delusion is sadly chronic. It keeps h...Emily - That delusion is sadly chronic. It keeps happening. :) (But I see the value of it, too. It keeps me on my toes and humble...)Aleksandr Voinovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583805228909693924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-26170502030976528182012-07-11T23:47:57.894-05:002012-07-11T23:47:57.894-05:00Well, this is looking like one of your best, so yo...Well, this is looking like one of your best, so you can quit deluding yourself, LOL :PEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772530580061009074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-29452186279459956202012-07-11T15:03:01.683-05:002012-07-11T15:03:01.683-05:00Emily - I always delude myself that the one I'...Emily - I always delude myself that the one I'm working on can't be as good as the last one (I was nervous about Scorpion and Counterpunch and Dark Soul like woah) - in the end, every book teaches me something slightly different, but I have to say I've had a very good run in the last ~12-18months. That's the period in my life where I think I've been writing pretty well. (But a lot depends on a great editor, too, and both Kristen and Rachel did outstanding jobs on this one - it's always great to see how much an editor can tickle out of you). Thanks for commenting!Aleksandr Voinovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583805228909693924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-90610253700896682272012-07-11T14:59:46.573-05:002012-07-11T14:59:46.573-05:00Hi Natasha - thank you for stopping by, I'm gl...Hi Natasha - thank you for stopping by, I'm glad it caught your attention. Good luck on the draw!Aleksandr Voinovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583805228909693924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-25467815947134316212012-07-11T14:57:32.244-05:002012-07-11T14:57:32.244-05:00Thank you for hosting me (somehow, my first set of...Thank you for hosting me (somehow, my first set of comments didn't take, but might have been my work computer). That was great fun, and I'm very glad you enjoyed the book that you part-inspired. :) <br /><br />There's definitely potential to look at the Glyrinny going up against the Doctrine, but I'll have to wait for a plot to show up. First the historical novel, then I'm definitely open for more. :)Aleksandr Voinovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583805228909693924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-81969014835866841842012-07-11T14:44:13.161-05:002012-07-11T14:44:13.161-05:00Alyssa - Thank you! :)Alyssa - Thank you! :)Aleksandr Voinovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583805228909693924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-89884095083860017562012-07-11T14:43:49.705-05:002012-07-11T14:43:49.705-05:00Jess1 - Absolutely. I do what I'd describe as ...Jess1 - Absolutely. I do what I'd describe as "plotty, gritty romance", and many people really don't like grit at all (which is fine - there's no bad or wrong about either fluff or grit or fluffy grit or gritty fluff). I also often use things that go back to history (or even military history), and that's pretty rare, too. So my brand is usually "intense and gritty", which can be an acquired taste, but it's what I like reading, too, and I can only write what I have inside me, so I'm not making excuses for that but embrace it and write for those people who like what I do (and myself - I always have to entertain myself first). I'm blessed with awesome readers and friends though, so I'm very comfortable in my niche.Aleksandr Voinovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583805228909693924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-87448766553583243412012-07-11T14:35:39.277-05:002012-07-11T14:35:39.277-05:00Jess1 - I just love denial and the push-pull. It&#...Jess1 - I just love denial and the push-pull. It's half the fun of writing romances. Thanks for commeting.Aleksandr Voinovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583805228909693924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-88511650182150720322012-07-11T14:34:18.741-05:002012-07-11T14:34:18.741-05:00Especially for my alpha guys who are always trying...Especially for my alpha guys who are always trying to hide their soft inner cores...Aleksandr Voinovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583805228909693924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-6052266119894508852012-07-11T06:14:44.530-05:002012-07-11T06:14:44.530-05:00I love your books Aleksandr, but I must admit, thi...I love your books Aleksandr, but I must admit, this sounds like your best one to date. I can't wait to read it, thanks for the giveaway!!<br /><br />tiger-chick-1(at)hotmail(dot)comEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772530580061009074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-87724209318706214952012-07-11T01:49:06.381-05:002012-07-11T01:49:06.381-05:00Thanks for the excerpt and the chance to win! Soun...Thanks for the excerpt and the chance to win! Sounds like a really good book!<br />natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot comNatashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-3582682811393800652012-07-10T20:19:57.495-05:002012-07-10T20:19:57.495-05:00I just wanted to say THANKS to Aleks for being at ...I just wanted to say THANKS to Aleks for being at my site today and for writing such a fabulous book! I have to know....will you be revisiting this world in the future? I feel like there's plenty of story yet to tell with the political intrigue swirling throughout the storyline.The Scarf Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909550720063326180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-19039931664030979092012-07-10T19:49:49.922-05:002012-07-10T19:49:49.922-05:00Incursion was a great story- one of my favourites ...Incursion was a great story- one of my favourites this year already. :)<br /><br />AV is definitely my go-to author when I want a good and intense story.<br /><br />alyssa (at) alyssalinnpalmer.comAlyssa Linn Palmerhttp://www.alyssalinnpalmer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-14632444373041219652012-07-10T15:00:09.226-05:002012-07-10T15:00:09.226-05:00Alexs - Your comment about being a little bit in y...Alexs - Your comment about being a little bit in your own niche interests me. Could you please elaborate about that if you don't mind? <br /><br />I'm fairly new to eBooks in general and trying to catch up as fast as I can with the authors and stories etc. I've read various types and know there are different styles etc.<br /><br />Jess1<br />strive4bst at yahoo dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-19862300783163346682012-07-10T14:43:40.882-05:002012-07-10T14:43:40.882-05:00The interplay between Grimm and Kyle was fun to re...The interplay between Grimm and Kyle was fun to read. There is definitely chemistry there, especially with Kyle allowing a kiss and not saying No first.<br /><br />Jess1<br />strive4bst at yahoo dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-29662530430882404632012-07-10T13:45:53.556-05:002012-07-10T13:45:53.556-05:00Very insightful! Yes, a kiss is romance whereas ev...Very insightful! Yes, a kiss is romance whereas everything else is just someone's high sex drive, so to kiss is definitely lowering the guard and admitting to something!Average Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03955137026396047753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-22237983638249861802012-07-10T13:18:15.891-05:002012-07-10T13:18:15.891-05:00Val = Absolutely! I'm currently working on a s...Val = Absolutely! I'm currently working on a story where the guys fuck way, way before the first kiss. I think that's the point where things get "serious" - there's always a lowering of defenses and bridging of trust issues, so a kiss is a huge turning point. (My main character basically thinks a kiss means admitting he might be interested in the other guy...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-34786413043979658802012-07-10T13:16:09.903-05:002012-07-10T13:16:09.903-05:00Anon - Yes, I'm a bit of my own niche in m/m, ...Anon - Yes, I'm a bit of my own niche in m/m, which is quite funny and sometimes a little weird. Can feel at times like I'm just hanging on to the outer rim of the genre by my fingernails (and teeth). Thank you for stopping by!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-67929346466507401682012-07-10T13:04:24.075-05:002012-07-10T13:04:24.075-05:00Hi Ley, thanks for commenting. I'm hoping all ...Hi Ley, thanks for commenting. I'm hoping all the excerpts are not too confusing. Do check out the long one on the website - it's the whole start.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-90309253729605005712012-07-10T13:03:35.809-05:002012-07-10T13:03:35.809-05:00I certainly wouldn't mind getting kissed like ...I certainly wouldn't mind getting kissed like that. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-48782955414098602842012-07-10T12:59:45.311-05:002012-07-10T12:59:45.311-05:00Aleks left this comment, but for some reason it on...Aleks left this comment, but for some reason it only showed up in my email. So here's what Aleksandr Voinov said......<br /><br />Gotta love a guy who knows what he wants. :) Personally, I think they are matched really well - I'd definitely go have a drink with both of them. <br /><br />posted by The Scarf PrincessThe Scarf Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909550720063326180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-44816672498617376032012-07-10T12:44:50.617-05:002012-07-10T12:44:50.617-05:00First kiss! One of my favorite milestones in a rom...First kiss! One of my favorite milestones in a romance. :DAverage Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03955137026396047753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-62964400226138295822012-07-10T11:07:37.701-05:002012-07-10T11:07:37.701-05:00They all sound very appealing as characters...it w...They all sound very appealing as characters...it would be a nice change of pace from the usual m/m stories.<br /><br />vitajex(at)aol(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-19786645083182985412012-07-10T09:57:03.815-05:002012-07-10T09:57:03.815-05:00Another great excerpt, thanks for sharing with us ...Another great excerpt, thanks for sharing with us Aleks!<br /><br />ashley.vanburen[at]gmail[dot]comAshley Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07689247656658859937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732262889492827338.post-66869314460707367012012-07-10T08:00:48.573-05:002012-07-10T08:00:48.573-05:00Grimm shut him up with a deep, curiously intense k...<i> Grimm shut him up with a deep, curiously intense kiss. It wasn’t even probing so much as familiar, like they’d been lovers before, even for years, and the old spark had never withered. </i> <br /><br />I loved this! I think we all want that ;)<br /><br />Kassandra<br />sionedkla@gmail.comKassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09985856663502841108noreply@blogger.com