tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post2471751787019254032..comments2024-03-26T06:24:39.759-04:00Comments on Roxanne Rhoads: Interview with Jean MurrayRoxanne Rhoadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08727784602361446818noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-8249122531353379032013-03-17T21:24:40.346-04:002013-03-17T21:24:40.346-04:00My question is for both Jean and her husband. Sinc...My question is for both Jean and her husband. Since your husband reads all your work is it harder to deal with criticism from him or from readers? When he gives you feedback do you feel as though it is more constructive versus reading reviews from readers. sbereza22(at)gmail(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328491288197575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-41878448922715419482013-03-16T22:45:56.681-04:002013-03-16T22:45:56.681-04:00I have been following this book tour since the ver...I have been following this book tour since the very beginning and I have loved reading all the posts and the comments. My question is have you been surprised, overwhelmed, underwhelmed, or just plain excited about the reactions you have gotten from this blog tour? Seeing all the entries on the Rafflecopter is awesome! I have tweeted and told all my friends to buy this series because I love it myself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328491288197575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-66322074057096510662013-03-16T03:22:58.003-04:002013-03-16T03:22:58.003-04:00Hi Anne.
We do both, actually. The made up storie...Hi Anne.<br /><br />We do both, actually. The made up stories are some of the funniest. <br /><br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-41149207719318996192013-03-03T10:20:42.865-05:002013-03-03T10:20:42.865-05:00"Sometimes things get dropped (not my kids, m..."Sometimes things get dropped (not my kids, mind you :-)"<br /><br />That gave me a chuckle! Haha! Do you read them stories or do you make things up until they fall asleep?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753871616162748068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-26711884224411766612013-02-21T23:07:51.069-05:002013-02-21T23:07:51.069-05:00We went to B&N this past weekend. Yes, we wal...We went to B&N this past weekend. Yes, we walked out with books, but I couldn't get them out of the toy section. Since when does a bookstore carry electronic toys? I think I know the reason why because we left with three HEX bugs and three books.<br /><br />LOL.<br /><br />Thank you everyone for stopping by. This was the best book tour ever :-)<br /><br />Jean Murray<br />www.jean-murray.com <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-9647986917508085162013-02-15T00:19:21.337-05:002013-02-15T00:19:21.337-05:00I know what you mean about kids in a bookstore. I ...I know what you mean about kids in a bookstore. I have twin 3 year olds and they love to go to Barnes and Noble with me but unfortunately they want every book on every shelf. It is not easy to drag them out of the store. I'm sensing some readers in the future.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328491288197575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-22302885696678230862013-02-13T22:45:03.458-05:002013-02-13T22:45:03.458-05:00Hi Shannon.
What a great way to introduce reading...Hi Shannon.<br /><br />What a great way to introduce reading to your kids. I might have to reread the Hobbit before I go see the movie. I have to say from Lord of the Rings books to movies the director did a pretty awesome job. I wasn't disappointed. I'm always up in the air about reading a book before a movie or the other way around. <br /><br />Writer's block? For the most part no, but I do have times where I'll write a scene and hate it. I put it away for a few days and go back and reread. Often I find that I actually love it and it just needs some minor changes. Sometimes it's a challenge to get into the character's head. Bomani and I are wrestling over how he is going to behave in book 3. I'm sure we will come to a mutual understanding:-) <br /><br />Print or electronic? I'm with you on this one. I love the convenience of my kindle, but there is something about having that print book in your hands that can't be beat. I'm torn on this one. I rarely get to a bookstore these days (3 boys in a bookstore - not a good idea), so I love feeding my immediate wants and needs on my kindle.<br /><br />Great questions.<br /><br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-75857835363292017832013-02-13T22:44:41.467-05:002013-02-13T22:44:41.467-05:00Hi Shannon.
What a great way to introduce reading...Hi Shannon.<br /><br />What a great way to introduce reading to your kids. I might have to reread the Hobbit before I go see the movie. I have to say from Lord of the Rings books to movies the director did a pretty awesome job. I wasn't disappointed. I'm always up in the air about reading a book before a movie or the other way around. <br /><br />Writer's block? For the most part no, but I do have times where I'll write a scene and hate it. I put it away for a few days and go back and reread. Often I find that I actually love it and it just needs some minor changes. Sometimes it's a challenge to get into the character's head. Bomani and I are wrestling over how he is going to behave in book 3. I'm sure we will come to a mutual understanding:-) <br /><br />Print or electronic? I'm with you on this one. I love the convenience of my kindle, but there is something about having that print book in your hands that can't be beat. I'm torn on this one. I rarely get to a bookstore these days (3 boys in a bookstore - not a good idea), so I love feeding my immediate wants and needs on my kindle.<br /><br />Great questions.<br /><br />Jean Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-7535142356765377742013-02-13T13:33:30.158-05:002013-02-13T13:33:30.158-05:00If you had to choose between a print book and an e...If you had to choose between a print book and an electronic book which would you choose? For me there really is no comparison because I love that smell of a paperback and the feel of the pages but on the other hand I love the convenience of an electronic book. I run my battery down on my phone all the time because I'm busy reading books on it all day. If I am ever waiting in a line anywhere you will likely see me reading on my phone and trying to corral my kids all at the same time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328491288197575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-4421887076128436002013-02-12T02:55:51.407-05:002013-02-12T02:55:51.407-05:00Do you ever get writers block and if so, what do y...Do you ever get writers block and if so, what do you do to get your writing mojo going again?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328491288197575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-66057064034974061392013-02-12T02:54:08.921-05:002013-02-12T02:54:08.921-05:00The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were some of ...The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were some of the first books I read that gave me my love for reading. I just got my 13 year old son to read the Hobbit and he loved it especially since he saw the movies, now we have to go see The Hobbit since he finished the book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328491288197575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-36742105924167896882013-02-12T00:13:19.925-05:002013-02-12T00:13:19.925-05:00Hi Shannon.
The first book that popped into my mi...Hi Shannon.<br /><br />The first book that popped into my mind was the Lord of the Rings (first book). You have to admire an author that goes to the extent of writing his own language for his book. Tolkien is hands down the best world builder around.<br /><br />Jean Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-59744098055575051922013-02-10T12:49:50.212-05:002013-02-10T12:49:50.212-05:00First off, I am super excited that you are plannin...First off, I am super excited that you are planning on having Soul Unbound out by the end of summer. Now my next question is: If you could recommend only one book for a person (not including your own) what would it be?<br />sbereza22(at)gmail(dot)com<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328491288197575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-86936648377601736562013-02-08T19:17:14.456-05:002013-02-08T19:17:14.456-05:00I'm writing Soul Unbound right now. My hope i...I'm writing Soul Unbound right now. My hope is to have it out by the end of summer.<br /><br />Watch for details on my website.<br />www.jean-murray.com <br /><br />JeanJean Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16858828658322189687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-7691112946672242212013-02-08T19:15:40.343-05:002013-02-08T19:15:40.343-05:00Hi Emily.
Any genre I wouldn't write?
I...Hi Emily.<br /><br />Any genre I wouldn't write? <br /><br />I'm true believer that writing comes from the heart. A novel without any romantic elements would not be something I could write. For me it is an essential element to any story -- can you tell I'm biased. LOL. <br /><br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-12533911444379137412013-02-08T19:08:33.944-05:002013-02-08T19:08:33.944-05:00Hi Shannon.
What a great question.
Right now, ...Hi Shannon.<br /><br />What a great question. <br /><br />Right now, most of my books are paranormal or urban fantasy, but I do have a SciFi romance, and romantic suspense bouncing around in my head that I really need to get down on paper. I guess I could say I write in one genre and that is romance, but their are many subgenres under that category :-)<br /><br />I dedicated my first book to Paul. He rocks.<br /><br />Jean Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-20954755832217186482013-02-08T13:52:40.851-05:002013-02-08T13:52:40.851-05:00I forgot to leave my email on my posts sbereza22(a...I forgot to leave my email on my posts sbereza22(at)gmail(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328491288197575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-36814479326025056122013-02-08T13:51:32.338-05:002013-02-08T13:51:32.338-05:00Is there an estimated date when Soul Unbound be pu...Is there an estimated date when Soul Unbound be published?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328491288197575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-24087813808134495282013-02-07T23:14:08.510-05:002013-02-07T23:14:08.510-05:00I'm not sure if this has been asked, but is th...I'm not sure if this has been asked, but is there any genre you absolutely will not write in?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772530580061009074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-76438026706175180572013-02-07T13:23:36.036-05:002013-02-07T13:23:36.036-05:00As an author do you ever have ideas to write in a ...As an author do you ever have ideas to write in a completely different genre?<br />Also, I love that your husband was so encouraging and commented that he reads everything. Nothing like an amazing support system and source of strength.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328491288197575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-83149214450553796472013-02-05T19:41:52.294-05:002013-02-05T19:41:52.294-05:00Hi BookLady.
Oh, my heart will always belong to J...Hi BookLady.<br /><br />Oh, my heart will always belong to Jacquelyn Frank. She introduced me to paranormal romance. I was so blown away. She inspired me to write. <br /><br />I tend to lean to dark paranormal romance and have read quite a few books of JR Ward, Lara Adrian, Kresley Cole, and Larissa Ione.<br /><br />Another series I've fallen in love with is Sasha Summers, Loves of Olympus. She is writing the gods' love stories. Medusa, Hades. I love her writing. <br /><br />How about you?<br /><br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-37760048884061333612013-02-05T09:18:25.735-05:002013-02-05T09:18:25.735-05:00Who are some of your favorite paranormal authors?Who are some of your favorite paranormal authors?BookLadynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-91808503280230609332013-02-04T18:37:21.668-05:002013-02-04T18:37:21.668-05:00Hahaha, the "when did I write that?" mom...Hahaha, the "when did I write that?" moments are great. And the loopholes! Gosh, the loopholes. It always leaves me with this odd conflicted feeling after something works out perfectly without my having put conscious effort into it. Part of me is saying, "Man, I'm good!" And the other part is shaking its head because I have no idea how I came up with half the stuff I did.Dorothy Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957186943801380768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-40547756313502125822013-02-04T00:02:46.727-05:002013-02-04T00:02:46.727-05:00Hi Dorothy.
I've experienced exactly what you...Hi Dorothy.<br /><br />I've experienced exactly what you described. My subconscious must work overtime when I write. I look back over what I've written I realize I've closed a loop, one I didn't even plan having in the story, but damn if it doesn't just cinch the whole thing. If I had planned it, it would have never worked out. I've also had those moments where I say, "when did I write that?" <br /><br />It's hysterical and I love every minute of it.<br /><br />Jean <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18740036.post-11935619195320259612013-02-02T05:23:04.674-05:002013-02-02T05:23:04.674-05:00Outlines. Ugh! The bane of my existence, I tell yo...Outlines. Ugh! The bane of my existence, I tell you! I with you. I find that outlines confine me too much to my original, bare-bones ideas and don't leave enough room for growth. Something I love about writing is when something in my story takes on a life of its own and develops far past what I had intended. So much so that when I read back over it a few months later, I think, "I wrote that? I couldn't have written that. It's AWESOME!" Has this every happened to you and what did you like about it?Dorothy Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957186943801380768noreply@blogger.com