Romance written with help from Fodorites
Nov 9th, 2015, 09:09 AM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Romance written with help from Fodorites
Hi, Fodorites.
For those of you who don't know, my Victorian historical romance is coming out on December 1. I have received so much help in my research and travels from unwitting Fodorites (especially PatrickLondon, flanneruk, janis, Jamikins, latedaytraveler), that I wanted to post an announcement here. I was able to pick up some lovely color from the posters here, including Patrick's "much of a muchness," and tips on French and British cuisine (mutton hash, toad-in-the-hole, etc.) from all the knowledgeable posters here.
For any historical romance readers, my website (for Susanne Lord) has an excerpt, reviews, etc., and the blog has a bit of my September travel to the Cotswolds and London, if interested.
Wish me luck!
For those of you who don't know, my Victorian historical romance is coming out on December 1. I have received so much help in my research and travels from unwitting Fodorites (especially PatrickLondon, flanneruk, janis, Jamikins, latedaytraveler), that I wanted to post an announcement here. I was able to pick up some lovely color from the posters here, including Patrick's "much of a muchness," and tips on French and British cuisine (mutton hash, toad-in-the-hole, etc.) from all the knowledgeable posters here.
For any historical romance readers, my website (for Susanne Lord) has an excerpt, reviews, etc., and the blog has a bit of my September travel to the Cotswolds and London, if interested.
Wish me luck!
Nov 9th, 2015, 09:40 AM
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
@Patrick: Ha! That 'much of a muchness' is used in a pretty risque scene, too. I'll say no more as I think you're one to blush.
@Sassafrass: Thank you! Will be an uphill climb as I'm a complete unknown, but I enjoy writing my 'fairy tales set in England' very much.
@Sassafrass: Thank you! Will be an uphill climb as I'm a complete unknown, but I enjoy writing my 'fairy tales set in England' very much.
Nov 9th, 2015, 10:06 AM
#5
Wow… wonderful
Happy I could help - not that I often post about 'muchness' O
I'm definitely going to order a copy when it is released.
I haven't been a huge romance fan but London/historical/Victorian England -- you got me hooked
Happy I could help - not that I often post about 'muchness' O
I'm definitely going to order a copy when it is released.I haven't been a huge romance fan but London/historical/Victorian England -- you got me hooked
Nov 9th, 2015, 10:50 AM
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks, Janis! Traveling about England definitely helped me with a lot of the scenes. I'm a huge historical romance reader, but I can't get into all the other romance sub-genres (like contemporary, paranormal, Amish, inspirational, time-travel, erotica, etc.). But there's something for everyone, nowadays! And not a ripped bodice or Fabio in sight, I promise!
Nov 9th, 2015, 11:04 AM
#7
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,551
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thank you for giving so many people credit, but I am SO happy PatrickLondon got the "first mention."
Ironically, while I have read his posts and his responses often, his information was not needed by me. That said, his point of view and his wonderful sense of humor is ALWAYS needed here.
To the rest of you--I love you too!
Congrats, Chgo Gal!!
AZ
Ironically, while I have read his posts and his responses often, his information was not needed by me. That said, his point of view and his wonderful sense of humor is ALWAYS needed here.
To the rest of you--I love you too!
Congrats, Chgo Gal!!
AZ
Nov 9th, 2015, 06:40 PM
#10
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oh no, neither he nor I ever claimed that Patrick invented the expression or anything.
He just used it once in a posting, very charmingly, as he does, and I'd never heard that before so I just wished to thank him for exposing me to it, along with many other interesting observations and cultural tidbits and out-of-use turns of phrase.
But yes, a few centuries, right, bivalence...? Maybe Shakespeare...?
He just used it once in a posting, very charmingly, as he does, and I'd never heard that before so I just wished to thank him for exposing me to it, along with many other interesting observations and cultural tidbits and out-of-use turns of phrase.
But yes, a few centuries, right, bivalence...? Maybe Shakespeare...?
Nov 10th, 2015, 01:26 AM
#16
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 20,920
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
>>What is a "Fabio" and how is it used for bodice ripping?<<
Just imagine you've a heaving bosom or two, it may come to mind. Failing which, Google's image search is your friend...
(or maybe not).
Just imagine you've a heaving bosom or two, it may come to mind. Failing which, Google's image search is your friend...
(or maybe not).
Nov 10th, 2015, 01:28 AM
#17
For the sequel ChgoGal, the phrase appears to have originated in a play of 1728:
'much of a muchness' first appeared in the play The Provok'd Husband, 1728, which was a collaboration between John Vanbrugh and Colley Cibber:
Man: I hope.., you and your good Woman agree still.
J. Moody: Ay! ay! much of a Muchness.
'much of a muchness' first appeared in the play The Provok'd Husband, 1728, which was a collaboration between John Vanbrugh and Colley Cibber:
Man: I hope.., you and your good Woman agree still.
J. Moody: Ay! ay! much of a Muchness.
Nov 18th, 2015, 04:25 PM
#19
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
@ Rubicund: Thanks for the etymology!
I confess... there MAY be a heaving bosom in my book. But honest--NO torn bodices or Fabio-esque men.
And, exciting development! My debut was nominated for Best First Historical by Romantic Times Magazine. Cross your fingers for me!
http://www.rtbookreviews.com/blog/86...orical-romance
I confess... there MAY be a heaving bosom in my book. But honest--NO torn bodices or Fabio-esque men.
And, exciting development! My debut was nominated for Best First Historical by Romantic Times Magazine. Cross your fingers for me!
http://www.rtbookreviews.com/blog/86...orical-romance
