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Colleen Coble writes romantic suspense with a strong atmospheric element. A lovable animal of some kind--usually a dog--always populates her novels. She can be bribed with DeBrand mocha truffles.
Denise Hunter writes women's fiction and love stories with a strong emotional element. Her husband says he provides her with all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too.
Diann Hunt writes romantic comedy and humorous women's fiction. She has been happily married forever, loves her family, chocolate, her friends, chocolate, her dog, and well, chocolate.
Cheryl Hodde writes romantic medical suspense under the pen name of Hannah Alexander, using all the input she can get from her husband, Mel, for the medical expertise. For fun she hikes and reads. Out of guilt, she rescues discarded cats. She and Mel are presently taking orders from four pampered strays.
22 Comments:
I *LOVE* online shopping! No lines, no mean cashiers, no mean ME! No driving to get where you want to be. LOVE it! eBay is my favorite place to shop (and sell) you can find anything there! I'd much rather shop for anything at home than ever hitting the stores--the only problem is that you don't know how that candle really smells or if those jeans will go over your hips....
For a homebody like me, online shopping is great. But like Suzanne said, jeans are a definite no-no. I have to try on 15 pair before finding one that fits.
Um, yeah, I LOVE online shopping, too. In fact, right now I'm waiting for my latest ebay purchase to show up...but, I also try to stay away from purchasing pants or skirts online...they NEVER fit. Shirts are ok, but nothing on the bottom, that's my rule -- that I TRY to follow...but sometimes those Banana jeans look SOOO cute on the screen...
I haven't bought Christmas or birthday presents in real stores in three years. I LOVE online shopping! No crowds, no tired feet.
I still have to buy jeans and pants the old fashioned way, but I buy everything else online. I just bought my baby girl an iPod for her birthday online. They engraved it and delivered it right to her door.
I HATE shopping! I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one, since all the times I've admitted that to anyone I get looks like I'm from outer space.
eBay Rocks! I buy and sell there. Pretty much any online shopping is good. But I rarely buy clothes online, especially pants.
I did buy maternity pants online when I was pregnant. Being adjustable, they're a pretty safe bet. eBay is a great place to buy maternity clothes- they're often in good condition since a gal can only be pregnant and use them for so long, and you can find cute clothes you may not be able to find in your area.
:) Reese
I hate shopping too - I thought I was the only odd duck! And I love online shopping - no lines, no rude sales clerks. I find what I need and check out!
Me, too! Me, too! My most recent online purchase: antique replica hardware for my Eastlake Victorian dresser. I could not believe it when I found EXACT replicas of the originals (some cracked, some missing altogether)! My online shopping cup runneth over.
Katy www.fallible.com
Okay, I'm the oddball here, because I love shopping in-store, on-line, or over the phone. I just love to shop. I even love convenience stores. My favorite shopping places of all time--Cost Plus World Market and Office Depot. YEA!!!! Now for Christmas, I am a complete online girl. But I also buy everything over the Internet...even pants. Old Navy has great fitting jeans for me and since I'm always in their store, I pretty much know how they're going to fit. Same goes for Gap and Banana Republic.
Di,
I'm not a shopper either. One Christmas about eight years ago I discovered online shopping.
I'm hooked, addicted, credit card armed and ready!
It's dangerous.
Now, iTunes is my big tempation. What's .99 for a song?
Well, a thousand songs later, you KNOW how much .99 is for a song.
Yikes.
(No, I didn't really order a thousand dollars worth of songs, yet.)
R
Okay, now you have me worried. I ordered a pair of pants, and I've never done that before. Sigh. Oh, well, live and learn
The main problem I can see with this whole thing (aside from spending all our life's savings) is the time I spend shopping online. But it's like I have to do research while I'm writing, and next thing I know google slips into Coldwater Creek which slips into . . . . well, you get the idea.
I do both kinds of shopping. Online, I buy books, home decor items, gift items, even new stepstools for the sinks in the church nurseries. It's so easy.
I love online shopping for similar reasons--no lines, no tired feet, and no parking hassles.
I do love to browse real bookstores though. Since ours closed, I've been going through withdrawal, so CBD has become a new cyberhome.
I absolutely LOATHE shopping in stores. Too many years in retail management. Online is great for everything except books, pants, and shoes. I do love anticipating a package, then Ooooo, to see a brown box on my doorstep--it's a rush!
PS. Hide the bills.
Di, one word:
Zappos.com
Don't tell Jim I told you. : )
Kristin, I was HOPING you wouldn't bring Zappos up. *grrr* Now I need to go there *fingers itch in anticipation*
Once more, I find that we're twins separated at birth. I HATE shopping. My dh says I'm the only woman he's never minded shopping with. :o)
Him, on the other hand, can look at every single shirt in a store. So why am I such a delight for him to shop with?
I love online shopping. But NOT the TV thing. Remember when what-was-it, QVC came on? Oh my word. My dh bought a keyboard. Well, it was a great price. It even lit up.
Yeah.
But neither of us plays the piano. I used it for a kitchen counter for a few years. Now I have no idea where it is.
snicker.
ROTFLOL, Ane!!
By the way, my husband loves to shop, too! *g*
Books! I've begun ordering books online. I love the savings...and if you order enough you get free shipping. So, I make lists and then buy a bunch of books at once. It's thrilling! The sight of one book long anticipated, takes my breath away. Opening a box to find 4 or more....sheer bliss! Like Christmas, where every gift is a book...*gasp*. I need to stop and take a breath.
Oh, my other weakness...handbags. I found vintage handbags on ebay! I spent many hours checking them out! It's hard to decide on one, though. Kristin, you gotta check it out...uh, if you haven't already. LOL!
I love shopping both in stores and online, but I'm not the one receiving all the packages at my house! My husband goes through spurts of online shopping! He may not touch it for weeks, but once he does, watch out! Packages are thrilling until you find out they hold pocket knives or sports equipment!
I love shopping everywhere, as well. Online and in the store. But shipping prices are going up, so I fear the joy of great bargains online may be too... :(
I bought the cake topper for my daughter's wedding on Ebay. Yes, I love to shop - online only. Glad to know I'm obviously not the only one.
I thought I was alone in this! Glad to see other people have the shop-at-home addiction.
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