tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post4693177243875341880..comments2024-03-26T07:33:18.502-04:00Comments on WordWranglers: Trope is a Stupid WordMargiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-14113141134325034802012-09-27T10:11:56.073-04:002012-09-27T10:11:56.073-04:00Looking through the comments it appears that many ...Looking through the comments it appears that many of us historical writers like the word trope. I do. In novels, I like the forced marriage trope. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-33164694967817616152012-09-26T01:19:31.533-04:002012-09-26T01:19:31.533-04:00I suppose a trope is like anything else that's...I suppose a trope is like anything else that's done a lot -- a good writer can make it fresh again.Mark R Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685591390353442531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-56941920217611073152012-09-25T22:32:05.304-04:002012-09-25T22:32:05.304-04:00Thanks, Melissa!Thanks, Melissa!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-56391075435676945662012-09-25T22:30:56.846-04:002012-09-25T22:30:56.846-04:00You should still do a blog on Stupid Word, Sara. A...You should still do a blog on Stupid Word, Sara. And I love old to new lovers!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-89087206882843052942012-09-25T22:29:20.697-04:002012-09-25T22:29:20.697-04:00I hadn't much either, Shawn. I just happened t...I hadn't much either, Shawn. I just happened to be somewhere someone was talking about it. Mucus. Ugh. It even sounds gross. D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-16051490849259013552012-09-25T22:28:01.616-04:002012-09-25T22:28:01.616-04:00Daryl~ Are you okay?Daryl~ Are you okay?D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-89709630951202421252012-09-25T22:26:00.363-04:002012-09-25T22:26:00.363-04:00Babies are great, but seriously, they aren't t...Babies are great, but seriously, they aren't that romantic in real life. ha!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-89024969076988519602012-09-25T22:24:36.454-04:002012-09-25T22:24:36.454-04:00Yes, in your time period, that makes sense!Yes, in your time period, that makes sense!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-56635288520664353522012-09-25T22:23:04.390-04:002012-09-25T22:23:04.390-04:00Panties. Can't say it and I can't hardly w...Panties. Can't say it and I can't hardly write it. D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-7514829211422819492012-09-25T22:21:37.858-04:002012-09-25T22:21:37.858-04:00Yeah, we used them! I bet your new story rocks!Yeah, we used them! I bet your new story rocks!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-18515118964523053852012-09-25T22:20:15.884-04:002012-09-25T22:20:15.884-04:00I don't think most writers sit and think "...I don't think most writers sit and think "what trope will I use?" LOL Thanks for noticing my pic!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-84164819698874547302012-09-25T22:18:32.298-04:002012-09-25T22:18:32.298-04:00Exactly, and thank you!Exactly, and thank you!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-69710096008784436892012-09-25T22:17:23.481-04:002012-09-25T22:17:23.481-04:00And it's a good thing, too!And it's a good thing, too!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-13673752811517087362012-09-25T22:16:12.313-04:002012-09-25T22:16:12.313-04:00Ah, a good one!Ah, a good one!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-70054950023425860362012-09-25T22:15:15.076-04:002012-09-25T22:15:15.076-04:00And it's a beautiful one, too!And it's a beautiful one, too!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-28573008059480625502012-09-25T22:13:58.574-04:002012-09-25T22:13:58.574-04:00Yes, I agree.Yes, I agree.D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-71122192003917064762012-09-25T19:45:20.950-04:002012-09-25T19:45:20.950-04:00Lol, great post! :) And I agree about the stupid n...Lol, great post! :) And I agree about the stupid name. Melissa Limogeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01257229789310036562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-21957045526286780022012-09-25T19:25:27.757-04:002012-09-25T19:25:27.757-04:00Love the picture!!!! BEAUTIFUL!
I'm planning...Love the picture!!!! BEAUTIFUL!<br /><br />I'm planning on doing a blog on tropes too...And you're right; it is a stupid word.<br /><br />My fav is---and you possibly guess it, oh wonderful CP that you are---old lovers to new lovers. And I like the secret baby one too.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06059049146764159067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-86399091068283631852012-09-25T18:24:58.714-04:002012-09-25T18:24:58.714-04:00I never even heard of trope before it became a blo...I never even heard of trope before it became a blog topic. It does sound a little strange. Although I'm with some of the other commenters and hate the word mosit, I cringe at the word mucus.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04264060298236728344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-19662592360179602052012-09-25T18:18:40.779-04:002012-09-25T18:18:40.779-04:00trope trope trope trope - love the sound of that -...trope trope trope trope - love the sound of that - trope trope trope. This is a great explanation for someone who doesn't know what trope means. Would that make them trope-challenged. Going to see how many times I can get trope into the comment. Need 2 more to make a dozen - trope trope. Just had chocolate - think it hit me :00Daryl Devoréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941826725131248565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-85664934641175654412012-09-25T16:38:26.196-04:002012-09-25T16:38:26.196-04:00I love the couple-stranded-on-the-mountains trope....I love the couple-stranded-on-the-mountains trope. It will get me everytime. Baby tropes, not so much. I think because I remember when my kids were babies and that isn't at all romantic. LOL.Sharon Cullenhttps://sharonwritesromance.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-40570754548196848562012-09-25T15:18:11.165-04:002012-09-25T15:18:11.165-04:00Now I like the word trope--but then I'm strang...Now I like the word trope--but then I'm strange. LOL I've found I use the arranged marriage trope a lot. There's just so many ways you can force people to marry--then let the games begin. LOL I need to try your stranded together trope, D'Ann. It sounds like it would be fun--to write at least.<br /><br />Great post!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308158251486924808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-2185516817311267592012-09-25T14:18:02.167-04:002012-09-25T14:18:02.167-04:00good advice, D'Ann! Trope does sound kinda fun...good advice, D'Ann! Trope does sound kinda funny..and like Brenda I cringe at the word 'moist'. Blech!Kristina Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674920511835640874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-12945445666771630072012-09-25T14:14:03.280-04:002012-09-25T14:14:03.280-04:00LOLOLOLOLOLOL, trope is a stupid word. Another I d...LOLOLOLOLOLOL, trope is a stupid word. Another I don't care for is moist. That one always makes me cringe.<br />But we as romance authors use tropes all the time. For instance, my latest WIP has an unplanned kid. It's a tired trope for sure, but mine has a cool spin with tons of twists. LOL, at least I like to think it does.<br /><br />Trope...trope...trope...yeah, it sounds stupider the more ya say it.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03721556815192785649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-62784309741003115772012-09-25T13:48:52.202-04:002012-09-25T13:48:52.202-04:00Trope (stupid word) is a launching pad for many a ...Trope (stupid word) is a launching pad for many a good book. But I didn't think about a Trope when I wrote my last book. I kept thinking "conflict, conflict, conflict!" Thanks for the lovely pic of your mountains. :)Sheri Fredrickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994182452859135844noreply@blogger.com