tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post7279000589249965916..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Studying RomanceAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-68387943600849707022010-11-19T08:27:36.481+11:002010-11-19T08:27:36.481+11:00Thanks, Anna! And re: my time management skills, b...Thanks, Anna! And re: my time management skills, believe me, I'm so looking forward to a month when I have nothing to tick off my to-do list (seriously, I'm a sloth at heart).Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-22539757045327208232010-11-19T08:25:38.132+11:002010-11-19T08:25:38.132+11:00Rachel, if you want to read my exegesis when it...Rachel, if you want to read my exegesis when it's all done, you'll be more than welcome to :-) Though, fascinating may not be the word I'd use to describe it (though maybe I'll think it's fabulous once it's done). <br /><br /> The Republic of Love is an interesting novel. It uses the conventions of romance to explore whether it's possible to have a romance in the 20th century. It abounds with characters, all who propound on what they believe love is, which I really enjoyed. I'd definitely say put it on your tbr pile :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-7110584141234799922010-11-19T07:44:23.655+11:002010-11-19T07:44:23.655+11:00Hi Michelle --
Awesome interview! Thanks for shar...Hi Michelle --<br />Awesome interview! Thanks for sharing more about your studies. It's fascinating.<br /><br />And I'm with Emily, your time management skills are inspiring.Anna Hacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05448179667690075629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-81190729912295833912010-11-18T21:34:16.345+11:002010-11-18T21:34:16.345+11:00Michelle, I *so* want to read your exegesis when y...Michelle, I *so* want to read your exegesis when you're finished! It sounds fascinating and you're looking at some fabulous books. Though, I've never read The Republic of Love, or anything by Carol Shields. You think it's as good as those others you've listed? Should I be out ordering it?Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-71976529128843366972010-11-18T21:19:31.659+11:002010-11-18T21:19:31.659+11:00Hi Sharon,
Believe me, I'm really looking for...Hi Sharon,<br /><br />Believe me, I'm really looking forward to wrapping my MPhil up too. What happens when it's finished? A LOT of champagne and celebrating :-)<br /><br />As for gasping in awe -- who did unbelievable revisions whilst balancing on the back of a bike!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-66965459443756386612010-11-18T21:16:42.994+11:002010-11-18T21:16:42.994+11:00Aw, Annie, thanks for the kind words. I hope Candl...Aw, Annie, thanks for the kind words. I hope Candlebark Farm lives up to expectations.<br /><br />BTW, when can we expect your next Sheikh story? Wouldn't mind curling up with one this evening :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-80933358196813851262010-11-18T20:49:06.661+11:002010-11-18T20:49:06.661+11:00Michelle, I am completely in awe of you and this p...Michelle, I am completely in awe of you and this project you're undertaking! I wish you the very best of luck for getting your MPhil thesis all wrapped up soon! I'm sure it will be fabulous! What happens to it when you've finished? Will it be published?<br /><br />As for your re-write in a month... that gasping sound is me hyperventilating at the thought!<br /><br />;)<br />SharonSharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-27471906559144374972010-11-18T20:34:04.969+11:002010-11-18T20:34:04.969+11:00Michelle,
I can't imagine finding time to do y...Michelle,<br />I can't imagine finding time to do your Masters while writing all those fantastic books. Obviously you're a woman of great discipline as well as talent. Good on you! <br />So looking forward to Candlebark Farm next month - great title!Annie Westhttp://www.annie-west.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-85974684180940988932010-11-18T18:58:17.072+11:002010-11-18T18:58:17.072+11:00Well, Anita... the MPhil has certainly taken up an...Well, Anita... the MPhil has certainly taken up an enormous amount of time. I think it's one of those things that's like childbirth... you don't really know what you've let yourself in for until it's too late :-) <br /><br />Good luck with your uni study next year!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-48786609369034097672010-11-18T18:33:44.356+11:002010-11-18T18:33:44.356+11:00Michelle, I don't think I could face an MPhil ...Michelle, I don't think I could face an MPhil - regardless of who I got to study, lol. I have to do a semseter of uni next year and am dreading it (really thought my uni days were over).<br /><br />I'm very intrigued to read "Christmas at Candlebark Farm" so will keep an eye out for it next month.AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-21230833027972536512010-11-18T08:46:37.294+11:002010-11-18T08:46:37.294+11:00Hi Emily,
I could see you writing a thesis on Hey...Hi Emily,<br /><br />I could see you writing a thesis on Heyer! If you ever do, can I read it when it's done?<br /><br />Ah, the book in a month. Well... by the time I received the third set of revisions, I knew the characters so well that when I sat down to work out what the story was really about (I mean, you'd have thought by this stage I'd have worked that out) it all fell into place. You'd think I'd hate Christmas at Candlebark Farm by now, but I don't. It may just be one of my favourites of my books (though, I seriously hope my next few books aren't that, um... challenging).Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-72624052003012480882010-11-18T05:53:32.908+11:002010-11-18T05:53:32.908+11:00Gosh, Michelle, it sounds fascinating -- but a lot...Gosh, Michelle, it sounds fascinating -- but a lot of hard work! I have to say, I'd LOVE to study The Grand Sophy. Such a marvellous book! Actually, maybe I could do an MPhil just on Heyer's books....<br /><br />Michelle, I'm totally in awe of your time-management skills! And as for your ability to re-write a book from scratch in a month ... I'm speechless!<br /><br />Thanks for a great interview, Zana and Michelle.Emily Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958085922194448672noreply@blogger.com