tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post6658628857114920285..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Bestselling Author, Kelly Hunter, talks about -Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-61594666006972727462012-07-24T00:27:14.956+10:002012-07-24T00:27:14.956+10:00Pretty good post very informative topic great arti...Pretty good post very informative topic great article.<br />Smartbox self storage on demand, we deliver, you pack, we collect and store - perfect for people looking to store their furniture when renovating. www.smartbox2u.com.auSmartboxhttp://www.smartbox2u.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-58656845759323120662011-12-10T11:47:26.525+11:002011-12-10T11:47:26.525+11:00Lucy - The Spanish Rebuild (title alert!)sounds li...Lucy - The Spanish Rebuild (title alert!)sounds like a huge and wondrous undertaking, best spoken about years later over a bottle or three of fine Spanish wine.<br /><br />Rachel, I've just bought a Sony ereader as an early Chrissy present and I'm having the same trouble with small screens and eyes. Plus, lots of computer screen staring throughout a writing day. The ease of book-buying that comes with an ereader though... Oh MY.Kelly Hunterhttp://www.kellyhunter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-32236832999350308862011-12-10T11:41:07.358+11:002011-12-10T11:41:07.358+11:00Hi Emily, the admiration is mutual - I love your w...Hi Emily, the admiration is mutual - I love your writing!<br /><br />Marybelle - I have a bad habit of only renovating the bathroom. Kitchens can fend for themselves - I won't be using them much anyway, whereas a long soak in a lovely bath... I'm all in.<br /><br />Robbie, thank you so much for inviting me to to the LoveCats DownUnder blog. <br /><br />Jo - the lovely Julie Cohen (who helped launch the (now) Riva line way back in 2007 and has since gone single title) wrote a book about an old cinema restoration where the hero and heroine get locked in. It's called Feautred Attraction. Lots of fun with a heroine called Kitty Giroux. I wish I'd thought of Kitty Giroux...;) <br /><br />I think Sharon has the right of it. The best type of renovation is a fantasy one.Kelly Hunterhttp://www.kellyhunter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-31102654276166196362011-12-10T10:01:49.709+11:002011-12-10T10:01:49.709+11:00Kelly, even though I've never attempted one my...Kelly, even though I've never attempted one myself, I love TV shows and books about house makeovers. Such fun. :)<br /><br />I'm part way through Wish - I've had to have a break from the iPad because of eyestrain and am desperate to get back and finish!Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-17472120250944858432011-12-10T00:15:51.705+11:002011-12-10T00:15:51.705+11:00What a gorgeous cover, and the novella was fab too...What a gorgeous cover, and the novella was fab too. <br /><br />I'm currently in the middle of not so much a makeover as a complete rebuild. Well, my husband and the builders are - we're restoring a ruin and pulled down everything but the facade. It's slowly going back up!Lucy Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13262133670127664033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-60736126172221044102011-12-09T19:11:49.477+11:002011-12-09T19:11:49.477+11:00I'm definitely not a fan of myself undertaking...I'm definitely not a fan of myself undertaking a renovation and am not much chop at seeing potential but love those programmes where buildings and rooms are made over. I do work across the road from a movie theatre though which is currently in need of major renovation and is in limbo, so we're hoping someone's prepared to put up the money!<br />The cover on the duo is just gorgeous.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792443414478682811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-62189536101398384582011-12-09T18:55:49.983+11:002011-12-09T18:55:49.983+11:00Kelly, congratulations on your novella!! And that ...Kelly, congratulations on your novella!! And that duo too. What a fab cover! It'll fly off the shelves.<br />I've heard nothing but praise for Wish (not at all surprising). And as soon as Santa brings me my iPad for Xmas, I'm gonna download it for my very own.<br />Thanks so much for joining us today =)Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-58347612649312417582011-12-09T18:55:08.794+11:002011-12-09T18:55:08.794+11:00Without the bathroom renovations I don't know ...Without the bathroom renovations I don't know that I would commit to a such a huge undertaking. Nothing beats a lovely new bathroom to soak away your troubles.<br /><br />Both stories look amazing. Great covers.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-39691394476442870952011-12-09T18:26:32.615+11:002011-12-09T18:26:32.615+11:00Kelly, how exciting that you have a novella out! T...Kelly, how exciting that you have a novella out! The excerpt is excellent -- but then, your writing is always excellent! I love the Bennett brother books ... I think I need to buy Single Girl Abroad!!<br /><br />Lovely to see you here on LoveCats!Emily Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958085922194448672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-12236387534264575552011-12-09T17:49:59.432+11:002011-12-09T17:49:59.432+11:00Thank you, Helen. I hope you enjoy it.Thank you, Helen. I hope you enjoy it.Kelly Hunterhttp://www.kellyhunter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-49854752796415213402011-12-09T17:17:27.115+11:002011-12-09T17:17:27.115+11:00Hi Kelly - Wish sounds wonderful - so I just went ...Hi Kelly - Wish sounds wonderful - so I just went an bought it for my Kindle. Look forward to reading it tonight :)<br />I'm not much for renovations - too lazy I guess :)Rather build a house from scratch. I always admire people who can visualize and renovate though.<br />Great post!Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-62313005991225503042011-12-09T17:15:42.847+11:002011-12-09T17:15:42.847+11:00Hi Kelly - Wish sounds wonderful - so I just went ...Hi Kelly - Wish sounds wonderful - so I just went an bought it for my Kindle. Look forward to reading it tonight :)<br />I'm not much for renovations - too lazy I guess :)Rather build a house from scratch. I always admire people who can visualize and renovate though.<br />Great post!Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-50826594924913267742011-12-09T16:54:57.693+11:002011-12-09T16:54:57.693+11:00Michelle, lol on the typo. Earlier on in the comme...Michelle, lol on the typo. Earlier on in the comments I've noticed Nat's new gover. As opposed to cover. As you do...<br /><br />Kaelee, I'm so glad you enjoyed the Bennett family. Those brothers turned up in that first book, and I'd never been published before, and I'd given them such alpha occupations and ott reactions which served that particular story and not much else... it never occurred to me back then that I might one day be asked to write them. Seriously. I'm heartily relieved they turned out okay.Kelly Hunterhttp://www.kellyhunter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-89203050710049224682011-12-09T16:38:55.828+11:002011-12-09T16:38:55.828+11:00Hi Kelly ~ I'm so in love with all your Bennet...Hi Kelly ~ I'm so in love with all your Bennett brothers and sister. Thank you so much for such a wonderful series. You made me laugh and cry and just enjoy every minute of their lives.<br /><br />I don't do renovations but I love seeing old buildings restored.Kaeleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897964695988614355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-8444333031304280202011-12-09T14:40:44.384+11:002011-12-09T14:40:44.384+11:00Doh! New covers! That's what I meant to say......Doh! New covers! That's what I meant to say... new!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-31185380658339470422011-12-09T14:40:03.318+11:002011-12-09T14:40:03.318+11:00Kelly, I adore old pubs and ramshackle homesteads ...Kelly, I adore old pubs and ramshackle homesteads and quaint churches, but... <br /><br />I am FAR too lazy to take on such a renovation project. Doesn't mean I don't enjoy reading about them, though. ;-)<br /><br />Love your knew covers. Single Girl Abroad is so divine it's making me drool!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-35578598785373673022011-12-09T13:31:00.894+11:002011-12-09T13:31:00.894+11:00Sue, you sound gifted in this department. I have e...Sue, you sound gifted in this department. I have envy. I've a girlfriend who buys/does up/and then sells old houses. Many's the time I've walked into her latest and haven't been able to see what she sees in it. Until it's done. And then it's stunning and I stand there open-mouthed.Kelly Hunterhttp://www.kellyhunter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-48547936686120139952011-12-09T13:18:14.675+11:002011-12-09T13:18:14.675+11:00Nat, I've just noticed your new Riva gover on ...Nat, I've just noticed your new Riva gover on the sidebar. Gorgeous!Kelly Hunterhttp://www.kellyhunter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-29999991717281618282011-12-09T13:17:19.197+11:002011-12-09T13:17:19.197+11:00Hi Guys,
Rachael - I tend to want to redo every o...Hi Guys,<br /><br />Rachael - I tend to want to redo every old country pub I walk into. It's a disease, and I will happily read about yours when it's out.<br /><br />Nat - I bet it's been a nightmare even lining up contractors. Everyone must be so busy! Fingers crossed for a fabulous home makeover (Kermit green bedrooms and all ;)<br /><br />Sharon, when I was a kid, there was this really old ramshackle house that I passed on the way to school each morning. I desperately wanted to grow up and buy it. And then I grew up and discovered common sense .<br /><br />Leah - THREE house renovations so far. I take my hat off to you. The original titles for the Single Girl Abroad stories were 'Untameable Rogue' and 'Red-Hot Renegade'. Hero focussed. Whereas with the reprint cover, the focus is very definitely on the heroine(s), with glossy shopping bag bits on the cover, and glossy dresses, and shiny sparkly title treatment, and, oh, I think I'm in love...<br /><br />Anne, I'm glad you enjoyed Wish. And good luck with the house reno. I did new paint and carpet downstairs at the end of last year, with the (then) 18yo for additional labour. STILL haven't started the top.Kelly Hunterhttp://www.kellyhunter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-90454561530440414202011-12-09T13:04:17.845+11:002011-12-09T13:04:17.845+11:00I've done up quite a few houses and always got...I've done up quite a few houses and always got a thrill at the final result.<br />I find when I write I have a house in mind and as the story progresses get to knowit well, and every time I reread the story for edits, etc, I'm instantly transported back to that setting.<br />Single Girl Abroad looks very tenpting.Sue MacKaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-42658650818216133212011-12-09T12:47:22.062+11:002011-12-09T12:47:22.062+11:00Yeah, my house! LOL. Desperately needs a makeover....Yeah, my house! LOL. Desperately needs a makeover.<br /><br />Loved Wish, Kelly and loved the makeover the heroine gave to that pub.<br /><br />Also loved the dojo book. Might have to read it again, come to think of it.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564152027118499399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-47672844287600440002011-12-09T12:11:49.740+11:002011-12-09T12:11:49.740+11:00I'm onto my third house renovation in a row, a...I'm onto my third house renovation in a row, and am totally over house make overs :) But, I'm happy to read about other people doing all that hard work, I'll need to go buy Wish this weekend - it looks fab!<br /><br />I also love your Single Girl Abroad cover! What were the original titles of the two books in the anthology? I'd imagine they were quite different - it's great to see M&B trying to bring in a new audience for your books :)Leah Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07541640223609201519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-1561530626194347632011-12-09T10:40:00.728+11:002011-12-09T10:40:00.728+11:00Kelly, I think the *best* renovations are the fant...Kelly, I think the *best* renovations are the fantasy ones! I have to say I'm totally over doing the real thing! LOL<br /><br />So "WISH" sounds like the perfect property make-over experience for me and I'll shoot off to your website for a link! <br /><br />Still it is hard not to let the idea of a make-over capture my imagination when I see an old place. When we were looking for somewhere to live, we looked at really ramshackle old houses. I adored their possibilities, the ornate ceiling roses marred by water marks, damaged fret work, beautiful wide verandahs with rotting boards... so tempting! But sense prevailed and I remember how much I detest living with spackle and plaster dust and drop clothes and paint and juggling plumbers and electricians and builders... and... and... LOL<br /><br />Love your covers!<br /><br />:)<br />SharonSharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-58948206073235521302011-12-09T10:08:46.593+11:002011-12-09T10:08:46.593+11:00Oh Kelly, what GORGEOUS covers!!!! I think make-ov...Oh Kelly, what GORGEOUS covers!!!! I think make-overs are a LOT of fun... right now our house is being made-over in post-earthquake repairs. We're in make-over city!!!! But it might not have been the wisest idea to have let the children choose colours for their bedrooms online and without bothering with test-pots - we now have Kermit the Frog green, lime green and hot pink!!!!!Natalie Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865508188630650384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-26049102000712476472011-12-09T00:32:51.730+11:002011-12-09T00:32:51.730+11:00Funny you ask that question Kelly... cos my wip ha...Funny you ask that question Kelly... cos my wip has the heroine buying a run down pub. I've read WISH though (loved it) and our stories are VERY different!!Rachael Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162767571439344710noreply@blogger.com