tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post3514248332942923139..comments2024-03-19T02:05:55.325+00:00Comments on LIZ FIELDING: Liz Fieldinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10464889663853976327noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-8851796228564710272008-05-27T22:42:00.000+01:002008-05-27T22:42:00.000+01:00Lovely excerpt, Natasha.The first 'Liz' I remember...Lovely excerpt, Natasha.<BR/><BR/>The first 'Liz' I remember by name was ELOPING WITH EMMY. I'd gone into the mobile library to choose my mother's weekly dozen books, and had picked it because of the alliterative title and the lovely cover. Then started reading it on the walk up from the library van to Mum's house (which would usually take all of about three minutes).<BR/><BR/><B>Half-an-hour</B>Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-24365972330216189242008-05-27T12:52:00.000+01:002008-05-27T12:52:00.000+01:00The first LF that became unforgettable for me was ...The first LF that became unforgettable for me was The Best Man and the Bridesmaid. But I've loved them all. Another favourite was The Surprise Christmas Proposal. Congrats on your fiftieth, Liz. And lucky us. So many lovely books to enjoy. Thank you.<BR/>And thanks to Natasha, too. I do think you English authors have a special "something" about your stories that's very hard for the rest of us to Barbara Hannayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077064170686768953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-53780039915430252872008-05-26T08:01:00.000+01:002008-05-26T08:01:00.000+01:00Hi everyone! Sorry I've been MIA again, but I've ...Hi everyone! Sorry I've been MIA again, but I've been without an internet connection since Friday. It's done wonders for the wip (which suggests I need to distance myself from temptation during working hours) but thrown my cyber life in havoc.<BR/><BR/>Taking your favourites as my guide it's clear that after this book I'm going to have to stop writing the angsty weepies and stick to the mad Liz Fieldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464889663853976327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-78392292390952386012008-05-26T03:42:00.000+01:002008-05-26T03:42:00.000+01:00The first book I read of Liz's and fell in love wi...The first book I read of Liz's and fell in love with the book was The Secret Life Of Lady Gabriella. I haven't been reading Liz's books for lone, but the one I have read have been great.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-83495544626850311722008-05-25T13:00:00.000+01:002008-05-25T13:00:00.000+01:00I don't remember my first Liz experience exactly. ...I don't remember my first Liz experience exactly. I was checking books out of the library while I discovered authors. But at some point in '04, I picked up CITY GIRL IN TRAINING at the UBS. I don't know that I've ever laughed so hard while reading a HR. A few months later, THE BILLIONAIRE TAKES A BRIDE and A SURPRISE XMAS PROPOSAL hit the shelves in the US and by then I was hooked. And trying to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-71919287395705861562008-05-22T19:50:00.000+01:002008-05-22T19:50:00.000+01:00Obviously, that's 'pay Liz, shouldn't I!' Do so h...Obviously, that's 'pay Liz, shouldn't I!' Do so hate it when you push 'post' and notice a typo.Natasha Oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704145256295963442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-4273533744196940502008-05-22T19:49:00.000+01:002008-05-22T19:49:00.000+01:00Thanks, Rachel. Yes, I should pay Liz really, sho...Thanks, Rachel. Yes, I should pay Liz really, should I!<BR/><BR/>Talking about a non-size zero heroine what about Dodi in 'The Bridesmaid's Reward'? You know the one where she has to be chief bridesmaid at her movie star sister's wedding ...? I thought Brad was a lovely reward. :)Natasha Oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704145256295963442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-79328647647138051462008-05-22T11:49:00.000+01:002008-05-22T11:49:00.000+01:00I too love Lady Gabriella. I've been lucky enough...I too love Lady Gabriella. I've been lucky enough to meet Liz a few years ago and she has inspired me so much in my own writing. I always enjoy her books. It was Liz who mentioned I should look out for Natasha's books and I haven't been disappointed. They're great. <BR/>Congrats on the award Natasha.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040318920834682869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-44165053868034419992008-05-22T04:43:00.000+01:002008-05-22T04:43:00.000+01:00I have nver picked up a Liz Fielding book that I d...I have nver picked up a Liz Fielding book that I didn't love. Don't even remember now what or when my first encounter with Liz was. I know I have not read all of her books and when I see some of the older ones at a used books store or garage sale, I pick them up! Her books make me laugh and cry and just escape into another world! It's hard to choose a favorite, but one of my favorite heroines Snookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03226704973141415914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-69326733140012522962008-05-21T23:56:00.000+01:002008-05-21T23:56:00.000+01:00What a lovely post, Natasha. Enjoyed the excerpt m...What a lovely post, Natasha. Enjoyed the excerpt muchly too and am looking forward to reading the rest.<BR/><BR/>My first Liz Fielding was 'Eloping with Emmy.' I just fell in love with it. I think it's because, although the characters have conflicting goals, they like each other so very much. And Emmy is deliciously naughty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-71219798278191736042008-05-21T22:44:00.000+01:002008-05-21T22:44:00.000+01:00It would be difficult to write a size zero heroine...It would be difficult to write a size zero heroine with any degree of description, wouldn't it! I'm just not sure I could get 'she walked across the room on her sticky little legs, her face gaunt' to actually fly ... vbg<BR/><BR/>Chocolate .. hmmm, yes. I'm currently going the wine and garlic bread route ...Natasha Oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704145256295963442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-41625012080301572882008-05-21T22:14:00.000+01:002008-05-21T22:14:00.000+01:00I really liked her take on writing:HELP! MY MIND'S...I really liked her take on writing:<BR/>HELP! MY MIND'S GONE BLANK. It has humor which always does me good and I like to laugh and chuckle. Liz mentions "I have to confess, however, that sometimes the "magic" needs a bit of a prompt. Chocolate, obviously is essential at times like this,..."<BR/>She eats chocolate and so must be a very nice person(in my eyes) b/c I also like/love chocolate. I'mrobynlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250071917966470701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-17842693990597748472008-05-21T16:11:00.000+01:002008-05-21T16:11:00.000+01:00I've read lots of Liz's books but my first "encoun...I've read lots of Liz's books but my first "encounter" that I'll always cherish was an e-mail I got several years ago and before I was published. Liz was so encouraging and offered advice (and she still does, thank goodness!). I was so thrilled that THE Liz Fielding thought I was worth a bit of her time. I won't ever forget it.Donna Alwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107885864783850332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-55659326883685013852008-05-21T15:57:00.001+01:002008-05-21T15:57:00.001+01:00Well, of course that should have read "stunning".....Well, of course that should have read "stunning"... :)Liz Fieldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464889663853976327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-10397602149790937472008-05-21T15:57:00.000+01:002008-05-21T15:57:00.000+01:00No siz 0s in my books, Nathalie. I saw that hideo...No siz 0s in my books, Nathalie. I saw that hideous piece in the paper referring to Princess Beatrice as fat. I thought she looked stunned at Peter Phillips wedding. And when I was her age size 10 was considered thin! What on earth is the matter with these people?Liz Fieldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464889663853976327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-77848583296149557632008-05-21T15:48:00.000+01:002008-05-21T15:48:00.000+01:00My first book was The Bridesmaid and the Best Man....My first book was The Bridesmaid and the Best Man... I found it great, especially that the heroine was not some size 0 model.Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127290110025040083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098811.post-56860190940707894032008-05-21T07:53:00.000+01:002008-05-21T07:53:00.000+01:00My first Liz Fielding was 'Gentlemen Prefer... Bru...My first Liz Fielding was 'Gentlemen Prefer... Brunettes'. It's a book I always revisit when life's going pearshaped as it always puts a smile on my face. It's typical Liz Fielding: great dialogue, sparky characters, and a thoroughly good read that puts a bit of sunshine back into life.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the RT award, Natasha - now go and bring the Rita home!Kate Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367918727779245526noreply@blogger.com