tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post2657480434708844342..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Why are tropical islands so alluring?—Kandy ShepherdAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-38019495609534676102017-10-29T02:31:48.977+11:002017-10-29T02:31:48.977+11:00The perfect pictures to look at while it's gre...The perfect pictures to look at while it's grey and dreary outside!! I'm going to pretend I'm there for a few minutes :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-44552417052032158612017-10-27T20:04:12.719+11:002017-10-27T20:04:12.719+11:00The Cook Islands sound lovely Sue! I think that...The Cook Islands sound lovely Sue! I think that's the thing, isn't it that tropical islands are not everyday, are escapist and with a big element of fantasy. Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-46474841077960814512017-10-27T12:31:59.022+11:002017-10-27T12:31:59.022+11:00Tropical islands are so special, Kandy, very diffe...Tropical islands are so special, Kandy, very different to home. So relaxing. I've set a book in the Cook Islands and the readers loved it. These are not your everyday places for most of us.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-25561481885284346952017-10-26T14:37:30.283+11:002017-10-26T14:37:30.283+11:00I reckon you've summed that up perfectly Lauri...I reckon you've summed that up perfectly Laurie! Thank you.Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-30840036183507461392017-10-26T14:36:48.808+11:002017-10-26T14:36:48.808+11:00Hi Jen, I think there's also an element of bei...Hi Jen, I think there's also an element of being away from people who know you with - for a romance novel, I'm not necessarily saying real life! - a consequent lowering of inhibition.Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-23800122836395029652017-10-26T10:18:23.961+11:002017-10-26T10:18:23.961+11:00Tropical islands are so alluring because it's ...Tropical islands are so alluring because it's not what we experience every day. It's the stuff of fantasies for many people....throw in a handsome, hot hunk, a beautiful heroine and sultry nights on a beach, and you will have me reading non stop!lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702597564760699067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-80351274288871240922017-10-26T06:51:18.826+11:002017-10-26T06:51:18.826+11:00I think a tropical island makes a great setting, K...I think a tropical island makes a great setting, Kandy. All that tropical heat to spice things up. And I agree - time away from your usual environment definitely gets those creative juices flowing. Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-82881585576047504272017-10-25T12:51:59.069+11:002017-10-25T12:51:59.069+11:00A research trip sounds like a wonderful idea Annie...A research trip sounds like a wonderful idea Annie. Nothing like authenticity, is there!<br />Apart from the actual research, I think some time away from our everyday environments really helps trigger our creativity. Not just in the beautiful environment but in the people watching too.<br />Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-8864980646748661932017-10-25T12:49:07.701+11:002017-10-25T12:49:07.701+11:00You know Helen, when you reviewed my Conveniently ...You know Helen, when you reviewed my Conveniently Wed to the Greek, you mentioned that the story "took me to Greece". I've really kept your comment in mind when I'm writing settings!<br />I hope you enjoy a trip to this beautiful Indonesian island when you read my story set there. I'm enjoying writing it because it takes me back! (Not to mention I'm getting very fond of my hero and heroine.)Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-68158879547698283842017-10-25T07:17:17.774+11:002017-10-25T07:17:17.774+11:00Kandy, I'd love to read your romance set on a ...Kandy, I'd love to read your romance set on a tropical island. It's the sort of location I really enjoy! Maybe I need a research trip...Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-66234369807268316932017-10-25T07:07:58.557+11:002017-10-25T07:07:58.557+11:00Hi Kandy
What a beautiful place to stay and yes i...Hi Kandy<br /><br />What a beautiful place to stay and yes it is so romantic the sea the setting it seems so serene made for couples to come together in love and talk and reflect can't wait to read this one when it is written :)<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.com