tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post5906788881997597936..comments2023-10-29T05:46:56.444-04:00Comments on Writing Roseanna: Remember When . . . I Needed an Adjective?Roseanna Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-85261170369356196942015-03-21T13:39:35.285-04:002015-03-21T13:39:35.285-04:00Hi Roseanna!
I've been thinking about this th...Hi Roseanna!<br /><br />I've been thinking about this the past few days, and I like "The Steadfast Lady." That word has a flavor of continual hope to me, and is also a reflection of the steadfastness of Jesus, in whom Lady Ella has faith. Additionally it brings to my mind the verse Psalm 18:2, "The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower." <br /><br />I look forward to discovering what you decide, and I am also excited about adding this series to my shelves! It's particularly inspiring that "The Lost Heiress" is the first book you ever wrote! :) Whitneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-41398935058377414932015-03-19T17:56:49.143-04:002015-03-19T17:56:49.143-04:00Determined maybe? Determined maybe? Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18140751841343713595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-15090792490051778712015-03-19T16:45:30.578-04:002015-03-19T16:45:30.578-04:00LOL. I'm not opposed to other words for Lady p...LOL. I'm not opposed to other words for Lady per se...but technically "heiress" doesn't scream British either. ;-) I do agree that "lady" is used for all sorts of females in book titles. I'm just not sure what else would fit. I'll ask my expert friends. ;-)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-48424521050239643752015-03-19T15:54:13.299-04:002015-03-19T15:54:13.299-04:00I won't stop fangirling.
If my humble opinion ...I won't stop fangirling.<br />If my humble opinion who loves both you & Rachelle & your stories...I say imitation's the highest form of flattery in regards to "Steadfast." And too, it's Rachelle's *series* name, not an actual book title as your's potentially could be. And I really don't think she'd mind a'tall. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-70123607808372838002015-03-19T07:47:06.529-04:002015-03-19T07:47:06.529-04:00When I was reading your background, the first thin...When I was reading your background, the first thing that popped into my mind was "persistent". ;) I think either The Persistent Lady or The Tenacious Lady. Or The Steadfast Lady. :D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-5754272301340445452015-03-18T21:05:29.378-04:002015-03-18T21:05:29.378-04:00I think either"The Relentless Lady" or &...I think either"The Relentless Lady" or "The Constant Lady" . After reading one comment about "flow in your set of titles", I'm leaning more towards " The Constant Lady". Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-9877178428544347972015-03-18T16:04:43.395-04:002015-03-18T16:04:43.395-04:00I like "The Constant Lady". It speaks of...I like "The Constant Lady". It speaks of strength, but also (to me) vulnerability. When a person is constant by nature and / or habit, it can be really hard to know if and when to let go. But sometimes we have to let go and sometimes we only gain our heart's desire by letting go of lesser things, truths I imagine that even Ella is going to have to realise at some point. Plus, I think you have a nice positive-to-negative flow in your set of titles with "constant" - "lost" Book to "reluctant" Rowenna to "constant" Ella. So, yes, I vote for "The Constant Lady"! :)Elisabeth Allennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-83543370413474864112015-03-18T13:59:13.782-04:002015-03-18T13:59:13.782-04:00Thanks, Madelyn. =)Thanks, Madelyn. =)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-50563406404325749882015-03-18T13:22:04.520-04:002015-03-18T13:22:04.520-04:00"The Unyielding Lady" has the best rhyth..."The Unyielding Lady" has the best rhythm, though I like "steadfast" best in terms of what you've described of her character. Actually, "The Relentless Lady" makes a good word pairing, though it evokes more of a bodice-ripping image. <br /><br />Are you sure there's no better option than Lady? It's a word that is used all the time to describe all manner of women, and I'm guessing that most American readers will NOT automatically jump to the conclusion that it refers to the British aristocracy. Does she qualify as a Noblewoman, or is there some other accurate but neutral term for a lady of quality that American readers will automatically peg as infinitely British or unquestionably aristocratic? Now here I go doing the one thing you asked us not to do . . .<br /><br />Regardless of the titles, I'm looking forward to reading them!Rachael Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235781577625847862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-1845527883464002952015-03-18T12:27:24.930-04:002015-03-18T12:27:24.930-04:00I'm liking Unshakable Lady. The word unshakab...I'm liking Unshakable Lady. The word unshakable can go so many ways, he can't get her to leave, the trials in life don't shake or break her, she can find a solution to any situation, and she shows her unshakable faith. Have fun with this one. I'm working on patience until you have them ready for me to read! Thanks for the work and the insights. MadelynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-5079698903854801702015-03-18T11:43:53.454-04:002015-03-18T11:43:53.454-04:00I'm really liking "Tenacious." Sound...I'm really liking "Tenacious." Sounds spunky. =)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-89199251893253605322015-03-18T11:43:11.984-04:002015-03-18T11:43:11.984-04:00Rhythmically, I like "Unyielding" best f...Rhythmically, I like "Unyielding" best from your list. =) Thanks, Laura!Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-87682003428413279232015-03-18T11:35:45.566-04:002015-03-18T11:35:45.566-04:00"Determined" "Bold" "Loya..."Determined" "Bold" "Loyal" "Faithful" "Unyielding"Laura Cynthia Chambershttp://lacynreads.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-29280533209609197242015-03-18T11:13:30.845-04:002015-03-18T11:13:30.845-04:00oops. from **your** list I **love** "unshakea...oops. from **your** list I **love** "unshakeable best....Anne Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10164218328146605384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-16506854665899560012015-03-18T11:12:41.131-04:002015-03-18T11:12:41.131-04:00So, hmmm. The Grace of Lady Ella. The Grace of a L...So, hmmm. The Grace of Lady Ella. The Grace of a Lady. A Most Gracious Lady. Hmmm. Resolute? From you list I live unshakeable best. An Unshakeable Lady. The Strength of a Lady. Wow, titles are tough! Best wishes. Now, I can't wait to hear the final outcome!! :)Anne Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10164218328146605384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-84555480954119483712015-03-18T10:41:43.427-04:002015-03-18T10:41:43.427-04:00I'm trying to think of a title that would comp...I'm trying to think of a title that would compel me to pick the book up.' Tenacious Lady' might. Steadfast wouldn't do it for me. 'The Graceful Lady' might. 'Lady of Patience'? Hopeful is okay. Persistent. Unyielding. Loyal. Devoted. Earnest. Faithful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303683333028066002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-19994092274164928152015-03-18T10:27:12.438-04:002015-03-18T10:27:12.438-04:00Please don't stop fangirling. ;-) LOL
I do re...Please don't stop fangirling. ;-) LOL<br /><br />I do really like Steadfast. Definitely suits her and the story! Honestly, one of my only qualms is that I feel like I'm stealing it from Rachelle's series name, LOL. I know, I know. It's just a word. But... ;-)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-49839098308604308922015-03-18T10:24:18.827-04:002015-03-18T10:24:18.827-04:00Okay, for one: I am SO excited to read this series...Okay, for one: I am SO excited to read this series. Oh my word they sound fantastic.<br />*ahem* I'm done fangirling.<br />The adjective for Ella. That's definitely a tough one! I like "Persistent" but it doesn't quite flow right to me..."Steadfast" flows better and alludes both to her story and her character I think. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-86564886903346704832015-03-18T10:20:29.512-04:002015-03-18T10:20:29.512-04:00They definitely both apply. =)They definitely both apply. =)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-75096560156761277372015-03-18T10:20:09.962-04:002015-03-18T10:20:09.962-04:00Thank you, Lynda! I'm going to have a lot of f...Thank you, Lynda! I'm going to have a lot of fun with this book. =) Ella's optimistic take on life is much like mine...plus, it'll have a Russian spy. So you know--lots of fun. ;-)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-62165665184328367922015-03-18T10:19:19.352-04:002015-03-18T10:19:19.352-04:00Oo, "resolute" is a great word! Definite...Oo, "resolute" is a great word! Definitely going on my list. =) And isn't she pretty? I saw that photo when browsing through the site's galleries and had a "That's Ella!" moment. =)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-76783664547193402762015-03-18T10:09:09.108-04:002015-03-18T10:09:09.108-04:00I like "steadfast", but I also like the ...I like "steadfast", but I also like the word "resolute". Love the pic you chose for Ella...she's a beauty!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629937361001985675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-21749680854245619382015-03-18T09:58:01.671-04:002015-03-18T09:58:01.671-04:00I like persistent or steadfast--strong words to de...I like persistent or steadfast--strong words to describe her never-give-up attitude. The story sounds fantastic!Lynda E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09694928660664826440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-4732093442030784312015-03-18T09:02:35.703-04:002015-03-18T09:02:35.703-04:00I think steadfast or hopeful would be the most app...I think steadfast or hopeful would be the most appropriate going on the descriptions you gavePat Landolt Nickolshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600165049822420103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-69629458890749296402015-03-18T06:32:05.470-04:002015-03-18T06:32:05.470-04:00Excellent insight, Anne. =)Excellent insight, Anne. =)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.com