tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post2980934206491923738..comments2024-01-28T04:42:49.700-08:00Comments on DIK (Desert Island Keepers): Reactions to Romance ReadersDIK Ladieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975839058527201650noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-90009212764790152382011-01-14T08:40:46.354-08:002011-01-14T08:40:46.354-08:00From the sound of what everyone is saying it sound...From the sound of what everyone is saying it sounds like literary snobs are very easy to shock. It sounds like a very fun game is in the making ;)<br /><br />robindejarnett- not at all what I expected from DAR either!The Romance Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314401830803972260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-63315594178525347332011-01-14T07:47:31.798-08:002011-01-14T07:47:31.798-08:00GREAT POST!! i love to read all kinds of romance b...GREAT POST!! i love to read all kinds of romance books and i dont pay any mind to those who look at me and say you shouldnt be reading that since your a mom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-91756840347817277042011-01-13T22:10:20.010-08:002011-01-13T22:10:20.010-08:00To Stephanie - you hit the nail on the head. Be pr...To Stephanie - you hit the nail on the head. Be proud you read (or write) romance, and life is much easier - and more interesting.<br /><br />I may simplify things too much, but though I've seen many reactions to the topic of romance novels, I've found they can be grouped into two very broad categories: readers who enjoy books that include romance (namely SEX), and those that don't. And you never know which group a person will fall into.<br /><br />Case in point - I attended a meeting of my local DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) board, and the subject of my writing came up. Now, you must understand that the average age of a DAR member is well north of 65 (I bring that average DOWN, just so you know!). Granted, I'm guilty of stereotyping, but I expected the group to murmur a little, then move on to other business. Instead, the question I received first was "Is there sex in your book?" When I replied yes, they replied "Well, it must be good then!" Let's just say that wasn't the reaction I was expecting!<br /><br />That being said, I've also had the "That's nice" reaction...as well as that uncomfortable stare and silence...but hey, we're all different. Maybe I've been lucky, but it's been my experience that there's better than a fifty-fifty chance that I'll get a smile and warm reception when I mention my love of romance novels. So I'm with Stephanie - proud!<br /><br />So whether you read or write romance, share your love with pride. You never know if the person next to you loves it too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-19382596984993759912011-01-13T21:29:10.422-08:002011-01-13T21:29:10.422-08:00Great post!
My favorite reaction is my friend who...Great post!<br /><br />My favorite reaction is my friend who made the hushed confession that she "sometimes" "might occasionally" pick up a romance novel. Once in a while.<br /><br />I responded to her whispered confession with an excited, "Awesome!" And then asked her about the authors she liked.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408227410388147148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-22245150732167508292011-01-13T18:18:44.473-08:002011-01-13T18:18:44.473-08:00I get the "stunned into speechlessnes" p...I get the "stunned into speechlessnes" person. Like they can't believe that anyone with an iota of intelligence would read romance. <br /><br />I guess that falls under shocked friend. Lol<br /><br /><br />Great post D.L.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05320961506471746567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-20029740051423907292011-01-13T16:08:39.555-08:002011-01-13T16:08:39.555-08:00I love your descriptions of the reactions, DL. So...I love your descriptions of the reactions, DL. So very true.<br /><br />The reactions I tend to get are The Literary Snob and The Shocked Friend... usually combined. Actually I usually have a lot of fun wit it because it ends up in an argument and me shocking the hell out of them. * reminiscing* Aww, good times. :DDDKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281267776361355788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-4109774826334676142011-01-13T15:25:42.881-08:002011-01-13T15:25:42.881-08:00Bridget- I've never understood that either! M...Bridget- I've never understood that either! My life would feel so empty without my books :( I think a lot of people get turn off to reading because it's a required activity in school, and that does take a lot of the fun out.<br /><br />Stephanie- The numbers are definitely on our side.<br /><br />Estella- That's too funny! Really, what does age have to do with enjoying a good book?The Romance Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314401830803972260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-29845647927037150872011-01-13T14:05:18.683-08:002011-01-13T14:05:18.683-08:00I got a shocked reaction from my daughter when she...I got a shocked reaction from my daughter when she saw me reading a Claire Thompson Erotic BDSM book.<br /><br />My god, Mom. You're too old to read this type of book!<br /><br />I don't think I'll ever be to old to read any kind of book I want.Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-80639499755355438742011-01-13T13:12:26.486-08:002011-01-13T13:12:26.486-08:00Great post!!!! I write romance, so I've gotten...Great post!!!! I write romance, so I've gotten all those reactions. I used to be hesitant about sharing what genre I wrote but after a while, I decided I was being stupid and showed my pride instead. I still sometimes feel the condescending eyes of the literati, but oh well! We're a 4 billion dollar a year industry. Can't argue with that!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401931638397651614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-82914292227145373222011-01-13T11:56:04.152-08:002011-01-13T11:56:04.152-08:00Ha! Nice list! Sadly I know WAY too many people ...Ha! Nice list! Sadly I know WAY too many people who are in the judgmental category. To them I just roll my eyes and walk away.<br /><br />I could never understand the people who don't like to read. That's so weird to me! My brother & SIL are in that category and it makes me feel sorry for my nephews. Thankfully, they've got me and my mom to convert them. lolBridget Lockehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215550820824744529noreply@blogger.com