tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post3821182525630212070..comments2024-03-29T05:45:39.184-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: An Interview with Rich AmooiDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-6132119924197552882016-02-02T22:38:46.915-07:002016-02-02T22:38:46.915-07:00LOL. Where are all of these crotchety guys coming ...LOL. Where are all of these crotchety guys coming from? Rich Amooihttp://www.richamooi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-18821957252909725232016-02-02T18:58:43.487-07:002016-02-02T18:58:43.487-07:00You know, it's interesting to read about all t...You know, it's interesting to read about all these alleged "formula romances". I haven't read all that many that fit that description, at least not in the last few years - even the gazillion free Kindle books are fairly solid stories. When was the last time you read a true romance novel? I find the quality of the books to be way higher than the Harlequin romances I read as a teen - those even bored me 45 years ago! Competition has really upped the quality of writing. You might be surprised. Just be cautious of heat levels. Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-1178227930858908122016-02-02T17:46:09.675-07:002016-02-02T17:46:09.675-07:00Love stories are great, but formula romances turn ...Love stories are great, but formula romances turn me off. I could never figure out how characters could be spontaneous and situations flow naturally when such had to occur by a particular page. Spontaneity under those conditions gives way to the contrived in my opinion. Now about guys who write romances -- I should hope that at least some men are romantic. Couple that wonderful quality with the ability to write a great story, and you should have a super book. Very nice interview, Jason. I like the idea of humor in love stories. Love definitely benefits from humor on both sides. Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-73104851987366272272016-02-02T17:44:33.711-07:002016-02-02T17:44:33.711-07:00Another one with a Mr. Crotchety here. I'll de...Another one with a Mr. Crotchety here. I'll definitely have to read that ;-)Elle Carter Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266309723919011181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-13513672337164320042016-02-02T17:25:56.449-07:002016-02-02T17:25:56.449-07:00What?! Who are you? LOL. I thought every woman on ...What?! Who are you? LOL. I thought every woman on the planet has seen that movie. Every woman minus one. :)Rich Amooihttp://www.richamooi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-58734979689104939602016-02-02T17:22:18.259-07:002016-02-02T17:22:18.259-07:00Great! I'll look for you on Facebook and Twitt...Great! I'll look for you on Facebook and Twitter. :)Rich Amooihttp://www.richamooi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-34095267903216592702016-02-02T16:33:22.585-07:002016-02-02T16:33:22.585-07:00Here's the link to Rich's Amazon page - cl...Here's the link to Rich's Amazon page - click that follow button over there too! http://amzn.to/1o41Mk5Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-48075149022893907232016-02-02T16:31:59.033-07:002016-02-02T16:31:59.033-07:00I've never seen that movie! Might have to reme...I've never seen that movie! Might have to remedy that.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-67785662503379839712016-02-02T16:11:22.550-07:002016-02-02T16:11:22.550-07:00I dig this interview, Jason, and the refreshing pe...I dig this interview, Jason, and the refreshing perspective Rich offers. When Harry Met Sally is my favorite rom-com, and I too prefer witnessing people making romantic connections via forms of communication that are less private than sex. If they're connecting in other ways, we can assume they're connecting, or will be, in the bedroom. Men writing romance: what a great topic!Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051728774050516027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-29597854396655298842016-02-02T15:38:46.972-07:002016-02-02T15:38:46.972-07:00Thanks so much! I love illustrated covers. :)Thanks so much! I love illustrated covers. :)Rich Amooihttp://www.richamooi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-38045743471826080112016-02-02T15:38:01.919-07:002016-02-02T15:38:01.919-07:00And you know with romantic comedies we can have A ...And you know with romantic comedies we can have A LOT of fun with the conflict. I like to torture my hero and heroine and stick them in embarrassing situations. LOL.Rich Amooihttp://www.richamooi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-4239592828467995362016-02-02T15:33:31.382-07:002016-02-02T15:33:31.382-07:00I forgot to mention your book covers are really cu...I forgot to mention your book covers are really cute!Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-5065070625120209792016-02-02T15:32:23.728-07:002016-02-02T15:32:23.728-07:00I skim over the sex scenes also, because they slow...I skim over the sex scenes also, because they slow down the story for me. I also enjoy writing and reading romantic comedies. I enjoy not only the humor in them, but also the sexual tension and conflicts the main characters have to resolve. Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-18932336795645210602016-02-02T15:12:47.084-07:002016-02-02T15:12:47.084-07:00Thanks, Maryann! You too? Hmmm. Was there some cro...Thanks, Maryann! You too? Hmmm. Was there some crotchety man epidemic a while back that I didn't hear about it?Rich Amooihttp://www.richamooi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-85134953079734992442016-02-02T15:06:20.673-07:002016-02-02T15:06:20.673-07:00Thanks so much, Polly! I look forward to reading y...Thanks so much, Polly! I look forward to reading your interview with Leigh. :)Rich Amooihttp://www.richamooi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-37780272590769626362016-02-02T15:04:55.211-07:002016-02-02T15:04:55.211-07:00Thanks for having me, Jason! Yes, I hope we can me...Thanks for having me, Jason! Yes, I hope we can meet up in the future. Thanks again. :)Rich Amooihttp://www.richamooi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-75399312209889157402016-02-02T13:24:38.481-07:002016-02-02T13:24:38.481-07:00Hi, Rich, it's so nice to have you here at BRP...Hi, Rich, it's so nice to have you here at BRP so we can all meet you. I really enjoyed Mr. Crotchety. Like Dani, I was married to a rather crotchety guy, so I could relate. And like you, I skip over the graphic sex scenes in the romances I read. I always feel like a voyeur if we go into someone's bedroom while they are having sex. All of what leads up to that moment is what is important. Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-5340386770140829502016-02-02T11:56:44.513-07:002016-02-02T11:56:44.513-07:00Great interview, Rich and Jason. Good for you, Ric...Great interview, Rich and Jason. Good for you, Rich. I think it's a different time, and women, and men are much more open about romance and being who they are. I'm interviewing Leigh Greenwood, whose real name is Harold Lowry, on the 17th. I asked him some similar questions. Can't wait to get them back. Best of luck with your novels.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-25487118399389761042016-02-02T11:06:02.346-07:002016-02-02T11:06:02.346-07:00Terrific interview, Rich. Thank you for indulging ...Terrific interview, Rich. Thank you for indulging me, I truly enjoyed your responses. Hopefully we meet at a conference one day.Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-38271815213769900072016-02-02T10:58:40.047-07:002016-02-02T10:58:40.047-07:00Hahaha. Beware. He gives new meaning to the word. ...Hahaha. Beware. He gives new meaning to the word. Thanks for sharing your social media links - we'll all connect with you on Facebook and Twitter!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-36231046010477890022016-02-02T10:58:17.602-07:002016-02-02T10:58:17.602-07:00The few! The proud! :)The few! The proud! :)Rich Amooihttp://www.richamooi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-27630454607088870962016-02-02T10:40:46.432-07:002016-02-02T10:40:46.432-07:00Thanks for having me! That was fun. :) Wish I woul...Thanks for having me! That was fun. :) Wish I would've known that your husband was crotchety. I could've spent a few days with you for research purposes. Rich Amooihttp://www.richamooi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-34721017958451435152016-02-02T10:25:34.897-07:002016-02-02T10:25:34.897-07:00One day we will overcome stereotypes about gender....One day we will overcome stereotypes about gender. Thanks for being brave enough to admit to being a romantic. :)Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-74398021794942491662016-02-02T09:47:38.732-07:002016-02-02T09:47:38.732-07:00Terrific interview, and welcome to the blog, Rich....Terrific interview, and welcome to the blog, Rich. FYI, I'm married to Mr. Crotchety and laughed my way through that title. ;) I love that you're married to your hot alpha. :DDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.com