tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post7501059451048598149..comments2024-03-28T02:25:14.473-05:00Comments on More Agreeably Engaged: J. Marie Croft and John ThorpeJanet Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-79035336838034674742017-12-30T15:14:07.124-06:002017-12-30T15:14:07.124-06:00Janet, Thank you for hosting this #RakesAndGentlem...Janet, Thank you for hosting this #RakesAndGentlemenRogues blog stop and supporting our anthology. The winner of the rafflecopter draw for all the books from the authors is Becky Cherrington. The winner for the blog tour comments (announced by a live draw on Facebook) for the Bingley's Teas, assortment of notecards, postcards, and playing cards as well as the autographed Colin Firth & Jennifer Ehle poster was dholcomb1 (Denise Holcomb). Congratulations! And thank you to all who supported "Dangerus to Know: Jane Austen's Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues" blog tour. So appreciate all your efforts. Christina Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729800298715458088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-36939290249322111532017-12-29T13:55:31.775-06:002017-12-29T13:55:31.775-06:00Not all of Austen's bad boys can be redeemed i...Not all of Austen's bad boys can be redeemed if we were to stay on the parameters of her original masterpieces. Joanne was a star I taking this very, VERY difficult character in making him human. As in life some just can't be helped. But maybe in knowing him better you might... No. John Thorpe is a lout. But J Marie Croft credibly presents him with her flourish for chuckles as the rake-wannabe is truly is. Christina Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980897213059472495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-7124145842915884402017-12-28T16:18:08.581-06:002017-12-28T16:18:08.581-06:00Very funny, J. Marie! I look forward to the storie...Very funny, J. Marie! I look forward to the stories in this book.Suzan Lauderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770386453085972642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-29882551029488126882017-12-24T10:41:37.351-06:002017-12-24T10:41:37.351-06:00Thank you for sharing your motivation for writing ...Thank you for sharing your motivation for writing John Thorpe's story. I'm glad the author pulled out and make room for your hillarious story. I look forward to reading it.Lúthien84https://www.blogger.com/profile/15390711363301378521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-4761762599282564112017-12-21T15:05:00.226-06:002017-12-21T15:05:00.226-06:00You were definitely meant to write about this Aust...You were definitely meant to write about this Austen bad boy! It will take much to convince me of redemption for him.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04302721212649669647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-27017404467242708422017-12-20T06:28:43.019-06:002017-12-20T06:28:43.019-06:00I do hope you’ll read the anthology, Mary. The oth...I do hope you’ll read the anthology, Mary. The other ten stories do a splendid job of, at least somewhat, redeeming their bad boys; but the sad truth is that John Thorpe is just plain icky. My story won’t convince you otherwise.J. Marie Croft (Joanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17471310147329049853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-78625301818357621242017-12-20T06:23:02.751-06:002017-12-20T06:23:02.751-06:00Thanks, Glynis, for reading, commenting, and seein...Thanks, Glynis, for reading, commenting, and seeing beneath the farce. While I couldn’t make John Thorpe a sympathetic character, I wanted to show he was influenced by a blowhard father, by a mother who approved aversion of truth, and by a selfish, manipulative sister.<br />Your remark about my work-in-progress novel made me laugh. So, here’s to the years 2018 and 2525. May we never lose our senses … or sense of humour!J. Marie Croft (Joanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17471310147329049853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-77298006133768515082017-12-19T22:01:08.021-06:002017-12-19T22:01:08.021-06:00John Thorpe "icky"? Yes I must agree. Ho... John Thorpe "icky"? Yes I must agree. However, I can be convinced otherwise. Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-81111356638691057792017-12-19T21:55:54.034-06:002017-12-19T21:55:54.034-06:00Such a funny interview! I loved the outtakes and I...Such a funny interview! I loved the outtakes and I really enjoyed the story. I was sceptical about anyone causing me to enjoy reading about John Thorpe but you managed it. Yes farce does sum it up but I think you also portrayed him as a bit chidlike and easily led, which evoked a little (a very little) sympathy. <br />I'm now looking forward to 2525 and reading your new book (I hope you will release it as an audio book as I'm not sure how good my eyes will be by then, I'll just pray that my ears still work ��)Glynisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-18222361697481465042017-12-19T21:09:59.440-06:002017-12-19T21:09:59.440-06:00Thanks for the lovely comments, Christina, Sophia ...Thanks for the lovely comments, Christina, Sophia Rose, Karen, Carole, and Lona.<br /><br />Janet, your support of the JAFF community is always appreciated; but such dedication during illness and loss is truly extraordinary. I hope the New Year will bring you comfort and joy.<br /><br />Happy holidays, everyone! J. Marie Croft (Joanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17471310147329049853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-7123078604286134182017-12-19T18:36:43.405-06:002017-12-19T18:36:43.405-06:00The story reminded me of Chaucer and the Wife of B...The story reminded me of Chaucer and the Wife of Bath. "Uses excessive farce!" Very punny. And thanks for sharing the backstory of how the story came to be! I agree, John Thorpe was the most daunting rogue in the canon to take on and your approach was brilliant and hilarious.Lona Manninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461889583263315521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-68246478249957657752017-12-19T18:23:49.962-06:002017-12-19T18:23:49.962-06:00I honestly cannot see how anyone could redeem him!...I honestly cannot see how anyone could redeem him! Your story had me laughing out loud and sniggering. Yes, the award of Bumbling Buffoon goes to John Thorpe! Thank you for the further chuckles!Carole in Canadanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-55193419463707873452017-12-19T15:21:20.484-06:002017-12-19T15:21:20.484-06:00These made me laugh - as your writing always does,...These made me laugh - as your writing always does, Miz Croft! Thanks for the feature article, ladies! Karen M Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759863065857882747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-89244812672660905592017-12-19T10:52:56.426-06:002017-12-19T10:52:56.426-06:00Buahaha! Joanne, you clever minx. Thanks so much...Buahaha! Joanne, you clever minx. Thanks so much for sharing the outtakes. I already loved your John Thorpe story, but now more fun to appreciate.<br /><br />Appreciate you hosting our Dangerous to Know tour, Janet. :)Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-68548938444130783912017-12-19T08:53:23.609-06:002017-12-19T08:53:23.609-06:00I love this feature interview! Brilliant and so cl...I love this feature interview! Brilliant and so clever. Just as you are, J. Marie Croft. Btw I never had a doubt you could write John Thorpe. To perfection. Thank you for taking the challenge. <br /><br />Thank you, Janet, for hosting us on our last stop of our epic 6 week blog tour. (Means so much --all your efforts.) We've had a great time. Happy holiday season to all. <br /><br />Thank you to all who have supported the authors and the tour. Hope you enjoy our #RakesAndGentlemenRogues Happy reading! Christina Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729800298715458088noreply@blogger.com