Comments on: Life After Joe by Harper Fox

By: Harper Fox

Harper Fox — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:01:42 +0000

Hi Robert, thanks not only for reading my book but for reading it twice! I’m properly honoured, and very pleased that you enjoyed it and identified so strongly with my protagonists. I don’t think LAJ will ever make print, sadly, but Driftwood is due for a print release this coming July, which is very exciting – the first time I’ll have seen my work in official hard copy! Thanks for buying the Driftwood e-book, and I do hope Flynn and Tom don’t let you down too badly after Matt and Aaron. ;-D

Writing such young characters in Midwinter Prince really gave me pause for thought. I felt I had to go about it delicately, whilst still meeting M/M romance demands. Maybe if you do read the book, you’ll let me know to what degree you think I succeeded! Laurie and Sasha were determined to get themselves into existence, and one good thing about starting them so young was that I can turn to my “five or ten years later” sequel and, I hope, develop their storyline thoroughly from there.

Thanks for your kind and perceptive comments.

Best
Harper

By: Robert Brigham

Robert Brigham — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:26:20 +0000

I just read “Life After Joe” for the second time last night – again in one sitting. The first time, unable to stop, I devoured it too quickly. This time, I savored it and enjoyed your writing even more. And alternately cried and rejoiced again even though I knew what was coming. You love and have compassion for your characters, and respect their lives and struggles (no matter how much of a wreck they may be) – and I did too. I only wish hard copy was available. I read your “Edinburgh” story first in the “His for the Holidays” collection, and was promptly hooked. Also bought “Driftwood”, and I’m looking forward to “Salisbury Key”. Though I’m not keen on teen/early 20′s protagonists, I may even get “Midwinter Prince”.

By: Harper Fox

Harper Fox — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:29:56 +0000

Thank you so much, Orannia. I’m so pleased you’re enjoying the book, and I appreciate your taking the time to let me know.

Best

Harper x

By: orannia

orannia — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:57:34 +0000

I’ve just started reading this book and am loving it! Harper – I read your novella (Nine Lights over Edinburgh) in His for the Holidays and fell in love with your writing, which brought me to Life After Joe

By: Graeme

Graeme — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:22:21 +0000

Having had the pleasure of reading an advance copy of this book, I can confirm that it is a corker! Gritty, intelligent, devastating and hopeful, it is a fantastic read and a wonderful debut! I can’t wait to read more of Harper’s work.

By: Harper_Fox

Harper_Fox — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 21:07:57 +0000

Thank you, Eve! Just been admiring your lovely website. Good luck with all your endeavours!

By: Eve Paludan

Eve Paludan — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:21:45 +0000

I cannot wait for this book. Awesome!

By: Harper_Fox

Harper_Fox — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:04:41 +0000

Thank you, Estella. It still feels like a miracle – my first thought every day when I wake up

By: Estella

Estella — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:55:26 +0000

Congrats on your first ever published book!

By: Harper_Fox

Harper_Fox — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:49:49 +0000

Thank you, Ally! Yes, I was delighted when I saw the cover. The hard-edged, sensuous yet somehow industrial look – maybe that iced-up glass in the background; perfect for a story set in the depths of a northeast winter – felt just right. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the excerpt. I had so much fun writing Life After Joe, and missed the characters badly when it was finished. Sharing them with readers is a chance for me to be with them again.