tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post1420484831042732904..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: Hotties - courtesy of Cindy :o)Kathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-64267194677121448722008-06-13T19:28:00.000-05:002008-06-13T19:28:00.000-05:00Hey Maureenthese guys seem to split the votes as t...Hey Maureen<BR/>these guys seem to split the votes as time goes on:o)Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-56402047504161228282008-06-13T18:48:00.000-05:002008-06-13T18:48:00.000-05:00I pick Johnny Reed and it's usually a combination ...I pick Johnny Reed and it's usually a combination of the blurb and the author that have me buying a book.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-47831965983434122732008-06-13T08:57:00.000-05:002008-06-13T08:57:00.000-05:00Hey KelseyThanks for that. Hope you like the new ...Hey Kelsey<BR/>Thanks for that. Hope you like the new series as well.<BR/>And Gabe the Babe seems to have won most of the hearts out there :o)Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-69985870830020064712008-06-13T08:54:00.000-05:002008-06-13T08:54:00.000-05:00Hi Cindy - I've just recently picked up a couple o...Hi Cindy - I've just recently picked up a couple of your books and I LOVE THEM! Plan to get more when I'm in the US over the summer. The covers are all fantastic, but I pick Gabe. Great scruff and I can tell he has short hair. <BR/><BR/>I pick books based on several things...author...the cover may attract me, but it's the blurb that sells me. Recently, I've begun to read reviews more and will pick based on that and published contest winners so I can evaluate and learn from good writing. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck with these books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-69606632372231982342008-06-13T07:31:00.000-05:002008-06-13T07:31:00.000-05:00Karen - so you like Hooties, do you?>?Sorry, could...Karen - so you like Hooties, do you?>?<BR/>Sorry, couldn't resist.<BR/><BR/>And for those who were keeping track - Gabe seems to be the #1 hottie but the other 2 guys gave him a good run for his money. Thanks to everyone who posted. It was a lot of fun.<BR/><BR/>I'll be naming the winner soon so stay tuned.Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-85973162417777711602008-06-13T03:08:00.000-05:002008-06-13T03:08:00.000-05:00Whispers No Lies to me, BABY! My hootie choice.Whispers No Lies to me, BABY! My hootie choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-4522932219492904562008-06-12T23:18:00.000-05:002008-06-12T23:18:00.000-05:00Hey Lori. I like spending time in bookstores too....Hey Lori. I like spending time in bookstores too. Somehow, I never get to do that much any more :o(Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-21046922323282958182008-06-12T22:34:00.000-05:002008-06-12T22:34:00.000-05:00Cindy~They are all really great covers...but I thi...Cindy~<BR/><BR/>They are all really great covers...but I think I would have to go with Johnny. <BR/><BR/>I pick books in several ways...first I go with my favorite must have authors. I am also drawn to a cover...and those covers of yours would definitely pull me to buy them. I, also, listen to suggestions from people in my groups and the blogs that I read. <BR/><BR/>I love to just go to the bookstore and spend time reading the back of covers and looking for things that appeal to me.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day.Lori Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13537616019074136004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-48263059341058038822008-06-12T21:10:00.000-05:002008-06-12T21:10:00.000-05:00Kammie - funny you should mention liking to look a...Kammie - funny you should mention liking to look at them face out on a book shelve. I've been doing that for weeks now :o) They're like divine inspiration ...Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-3956501584951996872008-06-12T21:09:00.000-05:002008-06-12T21:09:00.000-05:00Joanna - yowser. thanks for that.Mec - what contr...Joanna - yowser. thanks for that.<BR/><BR/>Mec - what contrast of reactions I've gotten today. some are 'cover' girls and others author and others yet blurbs. It's been an education.<BR/><BR/>Sam - LOL - I like 'experience' better than mature too. THANKS!Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-35951996030240092642008-06-12T20:58:00.000-05:002008-06-12T20:58:00.000-05:00I love all the covers. I'd like them all lined up,...I love all the covers. I'd like them all lined up, face out on my bookshelf just so I could look. lol <BR/><BR/>I buy books based on past experience with the authors stories and excerpts I read. I browse book review sites for information on new releases, not necessary for the review. I also visit author websites.Kammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183089224990431099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-12513434161840100442008-06-12T20:22:00.000-05:002008-06-12T20:22:00.000-05:00I'm a Gabe gal as well -- love that mouth. Yum.I s...I'm a Gabe gal as well -- love that mouth. Yum.<BR/><BR/>I sometimes buy based on cover -- I may at least pick up a book based on cover or title. I like clever titles especially.<BR/><BR/>Definitely buy regulars and series by author.<BR/><BR/>I never select based on reviews -- they don't color my buying habits at all.<BR/><BR/>I know what I like and I pretty much will be able to tell from cover, author, or blurb... <BR/><BR/>And that shot of Gabe is definitely one that would get my attention. ;)<BR/><BR/>Sam, who prefers "experienced" to "mature" LOLSamantha Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16157782004330397720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-17743052043205160932008-06-12T20:19:00.000-05:002008-06-12T20:19:00.000-05:00I pick Sam, just because I am partial to the color...I pick Sam, just because I am partial to the color blue.<BR/><BR/>My book purchases are based on the author - if I enjoy past books, I will purchase new ones regardless of reviews written. I also will purchase books if an author I enjoy recommends it. <BR/><BR/>Covers may catch my eye, but they don't influence my purchase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-75718603773335201012008-06-12T20:07:00.000-05:002008-06-12T20:07:00.000-05:00It was hard but i think Gabe is the best, my eye j...It was hard but i think Gabe is the best, my eye just kept going back up to him!<BR/><BR/>I pick books by the cover. It is horrible but I am a devoted cover judger (sp?)!!!<BR/><BR/>I also pick by author name, and what genre I think the book may be in, like I dont read a lot of mystery romances, but I love regency, suspence, paranormal, and historical, so give me a woman in a long dress and a man wearing a neckcloth in an embrace and i will check it out. <BR/><BR/>Your new covers are also very eye catching and I would pick them up based on your name alone! Sweet, I am excited!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-56384413807501920842008-06-12T19:32:00.000-05:002008-06-12T19:32:00.000-05:00Jeanette - well, the really good news is you don't...Jeanette - well, the really good news is you don't HAVE to chose if you don't want to. You can just enjoy them all :o)<BR/><BR/>amy - thanks! Glad to hear the green doesn't seem to be bothering anyone.Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-76290721577623024542008-06-12T18:59:00.000-05:002008-06-12T18:59:00.000-05:00All three covers are great! The cover is what usu...All three covers are great! The cover is what usually has me pick a book up, but it all depends on the blurb on the back if I buy it.Amy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17202603187907169256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-5113537846772481452008-06-12T18:32:00.000-05:002008-06-12T18:32:00.000-05:00I just can't choose between the 3. As for choosing...I just can't choose between the 3. As for choosing books the cover has to catch my eye so I will then pick it up and read the blurb on the back. If that interests me I will sometimes open it and scan a page or two. I do read the e-newsletters I get..sometimes I save them to read later on if I don't have time. I like checking out the authors website because one can usually get more info on their books and at your convenienceJeanette Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405473912935941111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-3329146736624660122008-06-12T18:08:00.000-05:002008-06-12T18:08:00.000-05:00hey estella - glad you like the covers and I've go...hey estella - glad you like the covers and I've got a soft spot for Sam too. Heck, I love 'em all<BR/><BR/>Hello miss rhonda :o) thanks for dropping by.Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-47081502366511733022008-06-12T17:47:00.000-05:002008-06-12T17:47:00.000-05:00I buy books written by my friends - love the cover...I buy books written by my friends - love the covers!Rhonda Pollerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341344940919632108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-68275432770135392792008-06-12T17:19:00.000-05:002008-06-12T17:19:00.000-05:00I pick books by author.I visit a lot of author web...I pick books by author.<BR/>I visit a lot of author websites and subsacribe to author newslettersAll three covers are great, but I like Sam's best.Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-9701044308331159752008-06-12T15:55:00.000-05:002008-06-12T15:55:00.000-05:00Cindy, I am a fairly new ebook reader. I don't ha...Cindy, I am a fairly new ebook reader. I don't have an ebook reader, so I have to read them on my computer. I still prefer print books.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-29740937483266928732008-06-12T15:38:00.000-05:002008-06-12T15:38:00.000-05:00catslady - you reinforce the value of the blog. b...catslady - you reinforce the value of the blog. besides getting to met cool people, they seem to actually get the word out<BR/><BR/>wk - you hit on something I think many of us feel when we become entranced with a certain author and the quality declines. The sad truth is that sometimes if an author really gains a lot of popularity, both the fans and the publisher want more and they want it faster which can sometimes erode the quality of the work. It's a real catch 22 for the author to try to please everyone and keep up. <BR/><BR/>Robyn - yeah, that Johnny. He's got some somethin' going for him, huh? :o)Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-86640447055719333562008-06-12T15:34:00.000-05:002008-06-12T15:34:00.000-05:00It's a mix for me. I think it comes down to buzz. ...It's a mix for me. I think it comes down to buzz. How many times have I heard the author or title? Reviews work too. I find that certain reviewers and I have the same tastes (there's one at bittenbybooks.com that I love). But I do love scruffy men on covers which makes your intriguing!Tarot By Arwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12710933183576940528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-32558771688789496092008-06-12T15:26:00.000-05:002008-06-12T15:26:00.000-05:00Here Johnny, over here, lol. I take thee.I go for...Here Johnny, over here, lol. I take thee.<BR/>I go for auto-buys, reviews, through chats.robynlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250071917966470701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-31195567091292700142008-06-12T15:22:00.000-05:002008-06-12T15:22:00.000-05:00Hi Cindy, I'll pick up a new author if a friend ha...Hi Cindy, I'll pick up a new author if a friend has recommended them or if an author I love says "read this you'll love it" and I know it's real and not one of those generic quotes.<BR/><BR/>The last new to me author I bought because I visited Avon's blog and she was posting and I loved her post and then "talking" with her in the blog. She's too funny. So I bought her book to see if it's half as funny as she was.<BR/><BR/>As for the trailers, I've never bought a book based on one, but I will watch them. <BR/><BR/>But I'll say this, I'm not a fad reader. So when authors get to fad, or their fans get tooo fanatic and the books start to lose their quality I'll stop buying them. I won't name names, but one author I adored but her last few I've read don't have the edge the first ones did. So I no longer rush out to buy them or buy them in HC.<BR/><BR/>But if an author keeps the quality of her or his books going strong then they have a fan for life. <BR/><BR/>WendyKWKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06951723803188389335noreply@blogger.com