tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post5375856066942302354..comments2024-01-28T04:42:49.700-08:00Comments on DIK (Desert Island Keepers): D.B.Reynolds Day 2 - Alpha FemalesDIK Ladieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975839058527201650noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-88449421177192931262009-04-23T23:33:00.000-07:002009-04-23T23:33:00.000-07:00Thanks, Shannon! I do love Brockmann's heroines ....Thanks, Shannon! I do love Brockmann's heroines ... and her heroes too!<br /><br />One final note ... Jessewave was the winner of my guest blog giveaway and her copy is now speeding (well, as speedy as the U.S. postal system ever gets) its way to her.<br /><br />Thanks,everyone!DonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084481047963331136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-72158690770987024972009-03-22T10:07:00.000-07:002009-03-22T10:07:00.000-07:00Thanks for stopping by the island! I love (and com...Thanks for stopping by the island! I love (and completely agree with) what you said regarding Alpha Females. She has to have a softer side to complement her toughness. Brockmann's women are a perfect example. If you read Historicals, Loretta Chase has some wonderful examples, as well (Jessica Trent/Lord of Scoundrels and Lydia Grenville/The Last Hellion).Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01592907195198835800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-81348206693361627472009-03-21T00:21:00.000-07:002009-03-21T00:21:00.000-07:00It's after midnight here in California, so my days...It's after midnight here in California, so my days on the Island are nearing a close. I had a great time, and I want to thank everyone who made it possible, especially Lesley W. and Christine, and all of you who came by and commented.<BR/><BR/><B>jessewave</B> is the winner of the RAPHAEL giveaway. You can thank (or blame) my darling husband; he's the one who drew the name! I'll be giving away more copies on my own blog in the coming days and months, so you can visit me at http://dbreynolds.wordpress.com/<BR/><BR/>Thank you all and I hope to see you again soon.<BR/><BR/>DBRDonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084481047963331136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-87427164220565056162009-03-20T22:49:00.000-07:002009-03-20T22:49:00.000-07:00Bridget Locke, Congrats on getting your WIP publis...<B>Bridget Locke</B>, Congrats on getting your WIP published! That's great. And yes, it's always better to have a heroine who's not psychotic! Although, now that I think of it, that might work too. LOL<BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming by.<BR/><BR/>DBRDonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084481047963331136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-86371182923796240182009-03-20T22:44:00.000-07:002009-03-20T22:44:00.000-07:00jessewave, I agree completely on limp heroines. T...<B>jessewave</B>, I agree completely on limp heroines. They drive me nuts! I find myself screaming at them in my head to get up and DO something! LOL<BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming by and I do hope you'll give Cyn and Raphael a chance. Believe me, Cyn doesn't wait for anyone to rescue her!<BR/><BR/>DBRDonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084481047963331136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-72751015033175257092009-03-20T22:42:00.000-07:002009-03-20T22:42:00.000-07:00Lesley, I LOVE Kate Daniels. And Curran is such a...<B>Lesley</B>, I LOVE Kate Daniels. And Curran is such a wonderful alpha!<BR/><BR/><B>Lori T.</B>, Thanks so much for coming by. And, yes, Adrian has been so generous in letting me talk about MY book on HER mailing list! <BR/><BR/>DBRDonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084481047963331136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-51129939258831558682009-03-20T21:17:00.000-07:002009-03-20T21:17:00.000-07:00Hi, DB! Sorry I'm late. :(Anyhoodles, in rega...Hi, DB! Sorry I'm late. :(<BR/><BR/>Anyhoodles, in regards to Alpha females, what a timely blog post! I'm working on my first WIP (that will get published...finally) and my heroine is a literal Alpha. She's the Alpha of her Pack. It's been a lot of fun and very interesting delving into Alpha-ness, especially in females. <BR/><BR/>I found a really interesting book during my foray to B&N yesterday that focused on wolves, esp. the Alpha male and female of a Pack. It really opened my eyes. I've been able to go back to my WIP w/ new ideas on how to make my heroine stronger w/o making her psychotic. :DBridget Lockehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215550820824744529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-21362653509249098102009-03-20T21:09:00.000-07:002009-03-20T21:09:00.000-07:00Hi DBOne of the reasons I don't read a lot of M/F ...Hi DB<BR/>One of the reasons I don't read a lot of M/F books is because of the indecisive TSTL heroines in most of them. I would hate to have to wait to be rescued by anyone - I much prefer to depend on myself.<BR/><BR/>This series looks interesting and I might give it a try.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for an interesting perspectivejessewavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698156608422214704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-18842906478152961472009-03-20T19:29:00.000-07:002009-03-20T19:29:00.000-07:00Hi D.B.~Great post and loved reading it. I am loo...Hi D.B.~<BR/><BR/>Great post and loved reading it. I am looking forward to reading this as I have heard such nice things about it on Adrian's group.<BR/><BR/>I hope you have an amazing release day!!Lori Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13537616019074136004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-72995978582502461282009-03-20T17:06:00.000-07:002009-03-20T17:06:00.000-07:00One of the reasons I love urban fantasy is because...One of the reasons I love urban fantasy is because of the strong female characters. Apart from Elena, :), my favourite alpha female is probably Kate Daniels.LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-85734877558372961612009-03-20T16:14:00.000-07:002009-03-20T16:14:00.000-07:00Strong women rock. Even though they've had some cr...Strong women rock. Even though they've had some crazy stuff happen in their past life, it has made them stronger and SOOO much more interesting. Totally agree that an alpha male needs an awesome alpha lady friend too!The Brunette Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274190099219658110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-37385521130168516342009-03-20T15:48:00.000-07:002009-03-20T15:48:00.000-07:00Thanks for all the great info on your new book!Thanks for all the great info on your new book!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007037401143598285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-3665517216896898522009-03-20T14:52:00.000-07:002009-03-20T14:52:00.000-07:00And thanks Tetewa and Jessica, for coming by and w...And thanks Tetewa and Jessica, for coming by and welcoming me to the island!<BR/><BR/>DBRDonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084481047963331136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-83750560684324501382009-03-20T14:51:00.000-07:002009-03-20T14:51:00.000-07:00Lea, I was so worried about the cover. I'm kind o...<B>Lea</B>, I was so worried about the cover. I'm kind of a control freak and there are some awful covers out there. But when I saw it, I loved it. I even suggested a couple of small changes and the artist agreed! <BR/><BR/>The artist's name is Patrish Lazarus and she's already talked to me about the cover for JABRIL, as well. I love that they're letting me give them some input on the covers.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Lea!DonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084481047963331136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-84176741930182691272009-03-20T14:47:00.000-07:002009-03-20T14:47:00.000-07:00Michelle!ROTFLMAO!DBR<B>Michelle!</B><BR/><BR/>ROTFLMAO!<BR/><BR/>DBRDonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084481047963331136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-92132340773926679262009-03-20T14:12:00.000-07:002009-03-20T14:12:00.000-07:00Nice having you here today your book is my kind of...Nice having you here today your book is my kind of read!tetewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287233499993365048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-21413255646054547572009-03-20T11:49:00.000-07:002009-03-20T11:49:00.000-07:00Wonderful Post D.B.: And, as Willa indicated you c...Wonderful Post D.B.: <BR/><BR/>And, as Willa indicated you certainly summed up what draws a reader to an alpha female. <BR/><BR/>By the way, I love the cover of Raphael! After reading the synopsis of the book IMHO the cover are reflects the essence of the story very well. :)<BR/><BR/>Best RegardsLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521584458356470972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-75869944880316291232009-03-20T10:26:00.000-07:002009-03-20T10:26:00.000-07:00I'm with you - share the power. I don't tend to re...I'm with you - share the power. I don't tend to relate to female MCs that always require someone to ride in on a white horse to save her. On the other hand, if she's too strong, too alpha, too bitchy, undermines every male around her, I wonder who the hell pulled the string on her tampon, you know? <BR/><BR/>Now Cynthia - she's just got spunk with attitude that resonates. Not too soft, not too hard. Just right.Michelle Mutohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838640384993059492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-11482825242093911842009-03-20T10:12:00.000-07:002009-03-20T10:12:00.000-07:00This book looks great! Have fun!This book looks great! <BR/><BR/>Have fun!Jess (The Cozy Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09952470536106390326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-56631435778140800242009-03-20T09:03:00.000-07:002009-03-20T09:03:00.000-07:00DB, Thanks for this interesting post. Funny, I nev...DB, Thanks for this interesting post. Funny, I never really think of heroines as alphas or betas or whatever, but it fits.Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-9942048580556641762009-03-20T08:53:00.000-07:002009-03-20T08:53:00.000-07:00Wow I think you really nailed the Alpha Female des...Wow I think you really nailed the Alpha Female description. When you were describing her I had Elena from Armstrong's books in my head and then you mentioned her. Great minds think alike. *snort*<BR/><BR/>Congrats again on your upcoming release I'm looking forward to reading Raphael.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05320961506471746567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-42948475488614542262009-03-20T08:49:00.000-07:002009-03-20T08:49:00.000-07:00Hi, Kristin!,Yes, Adrian Phoenix has been very gen...Hi, <B>Kristin</B>!,<BR/>Yes, Adrian Phoenix has been very generous in letting me talk about my books on her mailing list. She also read the manuscript, told me she loved it, and gave my publisher a cover blurb which will appear on the back cover! I was very excited!<BR/><BR/>And I'm thrilled I could visit the island!<BR/><BR/>DBRDonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084481047963331136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-40214055498117389062009-03-20T08:45:00.000-07:002009-03-20T08:45:00.000-07:00Thanks for reading, Jenre, and thanks for letting ...Thanks for reading, <B>Jenre</B>, and thanks for letting me share the island.<BR/><BR/><B>Willa,</B> RAPHAEL won't be available on Amazon until mid-April, but it will be available from the publisher ImaJinnBooks.com on March 31st and they do ship internationally.<BR/><BR/>I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! LOL<BR/><BR/>DBRDonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084481047963331136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-64408427907015917142009-03-20T08:44:00.000-07:002009-03-20T08:44:00.000-07:00Hey D.B.,It was a nice surprise to see you here......Hey D.B.,<BR/>It was a nice surprise to see you here...I first heard about your book Raphael at Club Hell!!!<BR/><BR/>Great to hear even more about it here...and am looking forward to reading it!!! :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281032695908606353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-64519664064406444292009-03-20T07:44:00.000-07:002009-03-20T07:44:00.000-07:00Well you summed up very neatly what I like about a...Well you summed up very neatly what I like about an Alpha female -someone who is strong, can take care of herself, who can manage very well without a guy but finds that the hero can complement her and her life - and she doesn't emasculate the hero by putting his balls in a jar by the door!!<BR/><BR/>A very fine line sometimes and a huge challenge to write I imagine. Your series looks great - I went to Amazon UK but they don't have it listed as yet *pout*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com