tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post6258558643449544415..comments2024-01-03T23:18:26.327-05:00Comments on Celeste Jones: Cara Bristol's Wife on the Lam from Coming to TermsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-7220943235948432412013-06-18T22:03:40.108-04:002013-06-18T22:03:40.108-04:00I loved the light-hearted feel of this story, and ...I loved the light-hearted feel of this story, and also the creativity. I couldn't believe she threw in a sunburnt spanking-- I was totally squirming and I was glad he reconsidered.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842027321593278610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-60222543189012424832013-06-17T12:47:21.690-04:002013-06-17T12:47:21.690-04:00I loved this story. It was fun, light and had me l...I loved this story. It was fun, light and had me laughing. I like that it kept Coming to Terms from becoming too serious. Great job, Cara!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-43703710921908455382013-06-14T20:26:49.129-04:002013-06-14T20:26:49.129-04:00Thank you, Jade. I got to Brent's decision and...Thank you, Jade. I got to Brent's decision and realized that he truly didn't want to spank Janelle. I didn't see that coming!Cara Bristolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787980548582603649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-38531887032046670302013-06-14T19:41:46.323-04:002013-06-14T19:41:46.323-04:00I loved the playful nature of the story, too, and ...I loved the playful nature of the story, too, and I wanted Brent's 'decision' at the end to be different. I was glad he felt the same. There was one line at the end when they were making up, and it was a simple line, but it did something to me. Brent begins seducing Janelle, and she whispers, 'I like this part.' I don't know. It did something to me. It was an obvious Jade Caryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893988328510260740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-63381915550211356462013-06-14T16:46:57.253-04:002013-06-14T16:46:57.253-04:00I'll jump in here. I think it truly depends on...I'll jump in here. I think it truly depends on the book. If you can keep coming up with insightful questions that keep the conversation rolling, Celeste, then it shouldn't matter how short or long the focus continues.Patricia Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05042411219884835267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-2134044632742823022013-06-14T12:54:55.486-04:002013-06-14T12:54:55.486-04:00Thanks! These are short stories so weekly works we...Thanks! These are short stories so weekly works well. I wonder if longer stories should be two weeks instead of a month. I've noticed that participation falls off after about two weeks. <br /><br />Any suggestions out there? Celeste Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636997442600551241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-66806878880599733172013-06-14T12:53:57.166-04:002013-06-14T12:53:57.166-04:00I loved the casserole bit too.
Janelle's bac...I loved the casserole bit too. <br /><br />Janelle's backside did get abused by man and nature. ;) Celeste Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636997442600551241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-84408735006102048922013-06-14T12:53:09.701-04:002013-06-14T12:53:09.701-04:00It was sweet and sexy. Good description. It was sweet and sexy. Good description. Celeste Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636997442600551241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-68039331142443765742013-06-14T12:52:08.308-04:002013-06-14T12:52:08.308-04:00I totally missed the connection to Curly in Oklaho...I totally missed the connection to Curly in Oklahoma. Too funny and very clever. Celeste Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636997442600551241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-69031484576207548562013-06-14T12:45:20.910-04:002013-06-14T12:45:20.910-04:00It's a very amusing story. I picked up on your...It's a very amusing story. I picked up on your clues about Brent's identity, Cara, so I got that "aha!" moment when you realize you anticipated the punchline of the joke. Love that! It was a good read and made me want to see more by you.<br /><br />Great idea, Celeste, to cover these stories week-by-week.Patricia Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05042411219884835267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-49013976141908170822013-06-14T10:50:59.092-04:002013-06-14T10:50:59.092-04:00I loved this story, lots of humor mixed with a ser...I loved this story, lots of humor mixed with a serious subject, and it was a fun read. The note and the casserole cracked me up, and the sunburned bum was pretty funny too!Sue Lyndonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420556675096411446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-81320583733842945842013-06-14T10:04:36.432-04:002013-06-14T10:04:36.432-04:00I loved those little bits you sprinkled through th...I loved those little bits you sprinkled through the story, Cara. It made it fun to guess and hope. It was a sweet and sexy read for sure.S.J. Mayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071906614814860932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-68662300293657707642013-06-14T09:55:56.706-04:002013-06-14T09:55:56.706-04:00Brent would make a good CIA operative!
Even thoug...Brent would make a good CIA operative!<br /><br />Even though Wife on the Lam is a romance, I wrote it as if it were a cozy mystery. The mysteries I love best are the ones where you DON'T figure out whodunit, but you COULD have because the clues were there.<br /><br />I did seed it with clues to the cowboy's identity:<br />1. The biggest one is that I mention that Brent had the starring Cara Bristolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787980548582603649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-21223141401302061832013-06-14T09:38:26.282-04:002013-06-14T09:38:26.282-04:00Aren't we helpful, Cara? LOLAren't we helpful, Cara? LOL Celeste Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636997442600551241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-67362780793877376132013-06-14T09:31:05.103-04:002013-06-14T09:31:05.103-04:00so...we learn his CIA side in the full novel to fo...so...we learn his CIA side in the full novel to follow? Right, Cara?Kate Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11266895320753860578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-21698101764009126822013-06-14T09:28:23.124-04:002013-06-14T09:28:23.124-04:00heehee. Great point Casey. When I figured out what...heehee. Great point Casey. When I figured out what was going on I thought "darn. She tricked me!" I think it's fun to see a husband who is playful but also firm and Brent was a great balance of those two qualities. He probably learned that at CIA school. :) Celeste Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636997442600551241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-37105455208103022902013-06-14T09:17:27.185-04:002013-06-14T09:17:27.185-04:00I love funny, playful stories. The note that Janel...I love funny, playful stories. The note that Janelle left Brent, along with a casserole, made me laugh. Like, I'm so pissed at you I'm going away without you, but please eat some dinner! <br />Also, I love that Cara really makes you believe that Janelle had no idea her husband of 22 years is dressed up in a disguise. It's completely implausible, but she writes it in a way where it Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958878959625455361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-57363336875411108882013-06-14T08:38:36.877-04:002013-06-14T08:38:36.877-04:00I'm happy to oblige. Thanks for stopping by!I'm happy to oblige. Thanks for stopping by!Celeste Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636997442600551241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-37047986656166144422013-06-14T08:37:54.421-04:002013-06-14T08:37:54.421-04:00Oh yes, she and Melania would get into heaps of tr...Oh yes, she and Melania would get into heaps of trouble together and then be confused about why. LOL Celeste Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636997442600551241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-26663192618894500642013-06-14T08:28:04.215-04:002013-06-14T08:28:04.215-04:00I loved this story. Thanks for featuring it!I loved this story. Thanks for featuring it!Rebecca Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556741805325106199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164186761666324757.post-33257085640085423602013-06-14T07:35:46.766-04:002013-06-14T07:35:46.766-04:00I had so much fun writing this story. It didn'...I had so much fun writing this story. It didn't feel like work, but play. I think Brent and Janelle would make great Rod and Cane members. I think Janelle would get along with Melania Traynor, probably too well. I could see them getting into a lot of trouble together.Cara Bristolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787980548582603649noreply@blogger.com