tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post114732209999267631..comments2024-02-16T15:14:36.719-06:00Comments on Wet Noodle Posse: Romance Novels as Social Commentary - Diane's viewMJFredrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1147555671682915792006-05-13T16:27:00.000-05:002006-05-13T16:27:00.000-05:00Diane, just a slightly different perspective from ...Diane, just a slightly different perspective from a fellow Harlequin Historical author. I DO use the genre to make social critiques, but I hope the the message always grows organically from the characters' story. I never want the reader to feel hit over the head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1147443281410586352006-05-12T09:14:00.000-05:002006-05-12T09:14:00.000-05:00I think social change has been reflected in the no...I think social change has been reflected in the novel since the invention of moveable type, if not before (I hear the copier-monks made some editorial changes, too). Our characters are a part of their communities and the larger world. Their lives cannot help but be a commentary on those worlds.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266512740975317934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1147393807666433382006-05-11T19:30:00.000-05:002006-05-11T19:30:00.000-05:00Diane, it's beautiful to hear your friend was able...Diane, it's beautiful to hear your friend was able to find solace and hope in romance novels. I'm moved. Thanks for sharing.bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16982970399835564612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1147390181590869112006-05-11T18:29:00.000-05:002006-05-11T18:29:00.000-05:00Very well said, Diane.Very well said, Diane.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1147364289354674202006-05-11T11:18:00.000-05:002006-05-11T11:18:00.000-05:00Nicely said, Diane. And thanks for the pic. I can ...Nicely said, Diane. And thanks for the pic. I can always use that kind of inspiration.Colleen Gleasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650958015205097847noreply@blogger.com