tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post8898868128638297514..comments2024-03-28T01:44:27.279-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Leigh Greenwood Breaks the Glass Ceiling, in ReverseDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-26205961136802405732016-02-25T11:04:19.278-07:002016-02-25T11:04:19.278-07:00One thing about novels, what goes around comes aro...One thing about novels, what goes around comes around. After one hit movie or book, all the publishers will want romantic westerns. The genre may have slowed down, but it will eventually reinvent itself.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-36009851840234060622016-02-18T11:29:39.606-07:002016-02-18T11:29:39.606-07:00Unfortunately western romances aren't nearly a...Unfortunately western romances aren't nearly as popular as they used to be. I know several fine writers of western romance that have moved to other genres at the request (insistence?) of their publishers Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-62564960999015197862016-02-17T21:18:31.850-07:002016-02-17T21:18:31.850-07:00I read some interesting cowboy novels in a college...I read some interesting cowboy novels in a college class that focused on "the only truly American hero" in literature: the cowboy. Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-75407549257326880612016-02-17T21:16:20.548-07:002016-02-17T21:16:20.548-07:00I have two - but I've decided to read paper bo...I have two - but I've decided to read paper books at night to eliminate sleep disruption. And the romance novels are not for daytime reading. ;)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-23904335800772953612016-02-17T17:22:03.317-07:002016-02-17T17:22:03.317-07:00Me too, Gloria. I wanted to marry Roy Rogers. So m...Me too, Gloria. I wanted to marry Roy Rogers. So many people have said how good his books are. Thanks for commenting.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-75424451234616517532016-02-17T17:15:49.716-07:002016-02-17T17:15:49.716-07:00I loved everything western when I was growing up. ...I loved everything western when I was growing up. I think I'll start reading Leigh's books now and relive my early years when I enjoyed all the cowboy stars as well as the Zane Gray novels. Good blog.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-82333844637483626342016-02-17T14:51:59.377-07:002016-02-17T14:51:59.377-07:00You're welcome, Elspeth. I enjoyed writing it....You're welcome, Elspeth. I enjoyed writing it. :-)Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-5757896739382331082016-02-17T14:33:57.561-07:002016-02-17T14:33:57.561-07:00Thanks for this, Polly. I enjoyed reading it.Thanks for this, Polly. I enjoyed reading it.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-70683894534908481652016-02-17T13:44:00.603-07:002016-02-17T13:44:00.603-07:00Yes, he said they were out of print. Do you not ha...Yes, he said they were out of print. Do you not have an ereader?Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-69019186311677459592016-02-17T13:32:44.092-07:002016-02-17T13:32:44.092-07:00I'm hunting down print versions of Seven Bride...I'm hunting down print versions of Seven Brides and The Cowboys. Not easy to find, but I did notice this page on his website. http://www.leigh-greenwood.com/page/backlist.htm I expect he'll be getting a check from me soon. ;)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-81631943870032465582016-02-17T12:29:07.238-07:002016-02-17T12:29:07.238-07:00That's funny, Dani. Bambi indeed. A lot of wri...That's funny, Dani. Bambi indeed. A lot of writers choose androgynous names or initials to hide that they're either male or female. Leigh is a nice choice.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-89496567510392237562016-02-17T11:48:23.844-07:002016-02-17T11:48:23.844-07:00What a marvelous interview - thank you so much for...What a marvelous interview - thank you so much for sharing with our readers. I'm disappointed in a couple of things: I haven't read any of your books, but will change that today. And that you didn't choose the name Bambi... with the mustache. LOL. That might have gotten me to a romance writers conference a few years ago. Enjoy your retirement.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-67980683989093894602016-02-17T11:19:41.246-07:002016-02-17T11:19:41.246-07:00What a great post. Thanks for sharing, Katrina.What a great post. Thanks for sharing, Katrina.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-56295040579310888142016-02-17T10:33:08.548-07:002016-02-17T10:33:08.548-07:00In the mid 90s, when I was 15, my dad was the cool...In the mid 90s, when I was 15, my dad was the coolest dad ever and took me to a romance novel convention. Of course being one of the few guys there my dad talks to Leigh Greenwood and he signed my new copy of Laurel, my first of his books. 20 years and I still reread his books over and over and have every single one he has written. Great author! My favorites are the Seven Brides and The Cowboy series! I have been given so many hours of joy because of these books.<br />Thank you for writing!!!<br />KatrinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-8974126108202094612016-02-17T09:46:07.621-07:002016-02-17T09:46:07.621-07:00I just posted that on Christopher's comment. D...I just posted that on Christopher's comment. Definitely.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-4917716289994578452016-02-17T09:45:19.232-07:002016-02-17T09:45:19.232-07:00I agree, Christopher. That's a lot of making p...I agree, Christopher. That's a lot of making people happy.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-70642812925263332832016-02-17T09:11:49.628-07:002016-02-17T09:11:49.628-07:00That is a wonderful legacy: 20 years of making rea...That is a wonderful legacy: 20 years of making readers happy.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-88132185638979830522016-02-17T09:00:12.775-07:002016-02-17T09:00:12.775-07:00Fifty-three titles? Holy schnikies! That is impres...Fifty-three titles? Holy schnikies! That is impressive enough ... let alone the whole romance thing. Kudos, Leigh.Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-88292297899181442702016-02-17T08:31:55.687-07:002016-02-17T08:31:55.687-07:00I think you nailed it, Morgan. I wonder how long h...I think you nailed it, Morgan. I wonder how long he'll be able to stay away from writing in his retirement. :-)Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-6299493536921289972016-02-17T08:30:42.887-07:002016-02-17T08:30:42.887-07:00I agree, Linda. He was very professional in his re...I agree, Linda. He was very professional in his responses. He has a lot of fans. Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-22895223398357545592016-02-17T07:02:57.158-07:002016-02-17T07:02:57.158-07:00Fascinating interview! I loved hearing how such a ...Fascinating interview! I loved hearing how such a popular romance author got started. I admire his approach to writing romance novels. It sounds like he worked hard getting the best product out, and deserves his retirement! Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-13825901066919308992016-02-17T06:27:20.358-07:002016-02-17T06:27:20.358-07:00I enjoyed this interview, Polly. The author's ...I enjoyed this interview, Polly. The author's reply to your questions were detailed and well thought out, and his literary journey fascinated me.<br /><br />A number of his responses also intrigued me for other reasons. His stand on erotica, for example, makes me inclined to seek out his books because I neither read nor write that genre. Also, his inclusion of children in his stories struck a chord. They add a realism I especially enjoy because they are a part of life. Finally, it's a rare man who understands how and why women think and act as they do, so I am intrigued about his comment that he writes both genders equally well. This requires some investigation. Bottom line: I will visit Amazon to learn more about his books and perhaps even become fan. :-) Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.com