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In Our
Humble Opinions:
Our Impressions of Nora
Roberts
"... word artist, painting her characters with
vitality and verve." ---Los Angeles Daily
News
Yes, we know that about Nora Roberts. She
definitely is an artist---with the keyboard as her
palette, her monitor as the canvas.
"Nora Roberts's gift ... is her ability to pull
the reader into the lives of her characters---we
live, love, anguish, and triumph with them."
---Rendezvous
Yes, we know that, too, about Nora. Oh, how we
know that! We sit down, innocently, yet knowing
better, to start a story of hers. One chapter or
maybe two, is what we think. And then, before we
know it, one chapter becomes ten, two becomes
twenty ...
... Dinner? "Not tonight honey." Mom, I got a
detention in Holt's class today. "Oh, that's sweet,
Julie." The coffee boils over, the cats and dogs go
hungry, night meets morning. Oh yeah, we know how
well Nora pulls us into the lives of her
characters.
"The incomparable Nora Roberts once again
delivers ... tense, compelling and riveting."
---Romantic Times
Again, we don't need anyone to tell us that
about Nora. There's no need for a "money back
guarantee if not satisfied" when reading one of her
stories. No need to throw it back and look for a
bigger fish in the vast pond of writers. No, we
know that when we pick up a book written by Nora
that we're going to be treated to a keeper, a
trophy.
As one constant reader said, "At least I have my
hubby well trained :) He takes one look at the
spine of the book to see which author I am reading,
and depending on the name, he makes his own dinner,
or plays fetch and carry for me while I explore a
different life. When NR appears, he just goes away.
<g>" ---Susan (aka Mmmmmh) on AOL
We know all of this about Nora and her writing,
and more, simply because she graciously invites us
into her world, okay, cyber-world, via AOL almost
every single day. We know that Nora is more than a
"word artist ..." more than "incomparable ..." more
than gifted. We know her not only as a writer, but
also as a wife and mother, and yes, as a friend.
We know about her dear husband (dh) Bruce Wilder
(BW). All 6'7" and 205 pounds of him. We know that
he was invited into her bedroom before she even
knew a lot about him! How do we know? Because she
tells us.
"Yeah, I suppose it was romantic, the way we
met," explains Nora. "Hiring him was the smartest
move I ever made.
"He's a carpenter and I wanted my
bedroom---believe that?---remodeled. He did a great
job, so I kept him."
Although Bruce knew that Nora was a
writer---they had some mutual friends and he knew
her ex-husband slightly---they had never met until
she hired him. At the time, Nora was divorced, a
single parent, and had decided that she wanted her
bedroom remodeled. Her neighbor recommended Bruce
for the job.
"No, my son doesn't have a third ear. Did I say
that? I meant he had two noses." ---Nora Roberts on
AOL.
It is easy to see through her posts that her
pride and joy are her two sons, Dan and Jason. Dan
(aka SumBum23) is 24 and works at TTP; Jason is 21
and is going to college at the University of
Maryland. He is majoring in the theater.
An Irish-Catholic, Nora comes from a family of
four older brothers. Her parents, whom she had
dedicated many of her stories to, have been married
for over sixty years.
Nora amazes us, astounds us, not only by being
able to create these fabulous stories to escape
into, but also by giving so much of her time to us.
She patiently responds to every post---sometimes
answering the same question for the tenth
time---because she intuitively knows that it is the
first time for that particular person.
"Shannon, Diet Pepsi and M and M's. There is no
better meal." ---Nora on AOL.
Wow! we think. She's just like us! And better
yet, by inviting us into her life every day, we are
allowed to live vicariously through her.
Do we really need so-called critics to tell us
if Nora's stories are any good or not? No. All we
have to do is go to the boards on AOL each and
every day. The true critic will tell you all you
need to know about Nora Roberts's (aka J.D. Robb)
stories. Her fans.
"Nora Roberts is a wonderful writer. I just
recently purchased Montana Sky in hard back, I
couldn't wait for paper back. When I see her name,
I pick up the book. Sometimes I realize that I have
already read it when I get home. I just [read] it
again. I always enjoy her work." ---GKing66100 on
AOL.
"Tucker is a wonderful hero. I'm in love ..."
---GCasti6984 on AOL.
"Everyone has their favorite I'm sure. But
Hidden Riches and all the Born In books are true
winners! Romance, suspense, murders, intrigue...
wonderful stuff! Enjoy!" ---Fran (aka Fran 317) on
AOL.
"[I] am totally hooked on anything written by
you or your alter ego! The only problem is, you
don't write fast enough." ---Dawnya (aka DawnyaH)
on AOL.
"Ms. Roberts, If you happen to read this, I'm
sure I'm among many that are addicted to your
books. I've read many other authors, but none grab
me and keep me the way your books do." ---Becky
(aka KBellaLuna) on AOL.
"Every time I find one of your [books] that I
haven't read, I feel like I have hit the jackpot."
---Stacie (aka Sssladi) on AOL.
"Keep up the great writing, they are the best
books I've ever read. Thanks for keeping me so
entertained all these years, and I eagerly look
forward to each new book!" ---Erika (aka E L
Gerber) on AOL.
"Thank you for bringing me numerous hours of
reading pleasure. Keep writing ..." ---Neen73 on
AOL.
"I am getting really bad about picking up a book
in the evening and not putting it down until [4
AM], and still be at work around 8. Getting lost in
your character's world is better than sleep
anyday." ---Simgrl on AOL.
"It was so nice to visit a world where there
were no piles of dishes, no genetic diseases, no
temper tamtrums. I can always melt into your books
and become the heroine for the hours I read them.
Thank you :-)" ---Janice (aka MamaKRB) on AOL.
"Eve and Roarke are such rich, fascinating
people, with so many layers, it is wonderful to be
able to go back into their world time after time.
Thank you for all the world you give us!" ---Betty
(aka BetICanDo) on AOL.
"Nora, I finished Sanctuary last night! It was
SSSSOOOOOOOOOOO GGGOOOOOODDD!" ---Barb (aka
RShar6181) on AOL.
"... and Oh My Gosh ... when Eve and Roarke
moved in this weekend, I knew sleep is out of the
question this week! ...
I have always enjoyed your writing (talent,
humor, and characters) Very much ... but ... all I
can say is Naked was riviting! The waitress at
dinner even had to ask my what I was reading! (she
finally stopped asking if I wanted more ice tea and
just kept refilling it - took her too long to get
my attention!) ..." ---Debby (aka SnowBearDM) on
AOL.
"Nora, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you
for giving us wonderful stories, wonderful
characters ... to escape into ... <sigh> they
are a great break from life's realities!" ---Sue
(aka SueCBDR) on AOL.
We sincerely hope that you have
enjoyed
the first issue of A Day Without
French Fries ...
It is just a very small way for fans of
Nora's
to say, "Thanks!" and to be able to
gather together and build friendships.
Newsletter Editors: Pat (aka
Ptmance),
Betty (aka BettyICanDo), and Sue (aka
SueCBDR)
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