Comments on: Black Book Chat with Connie Briscoe

By: Tanika Jones

Tanika Jones — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:22:03 +0000

I am not a big fan of sequels. Sometimes I discover the 2nd or 3rd book first and then have to go back and read the previous novels. That sometimes discourages me from reading the series all together. I am like Tee; I too like prequels. I Love a novel that can tell a story alone without the need for continuation. Although, if the first book is GREAT, I will read the next one(s) in the series.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:52:51 +0000

When Valerie had the nerve to try to make Beverly feel bad about being with Julian when Beverly came to confront Valerie about Kevin. I could not believe Valerie was even saying that, especially since Beverly asked Valerie if she was interested in Julian before she ever began anything with him. Valerie was a piece of work, one of those people who you can talk to until you are blue in the face, and they just won’t get it.

By: mary c

mary c — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:48:30 +0000

Hey Connie! I actually read the books in reverse order. They are both, as I suspected very well written. I actually like sequels but I would say 3 books in a series is about long enough. I always enjoy reading your books. The best thing about them is how well the story is woven together and the whole realness of each character. I swear that I know some women in my own life exactly like each of the women including poor Beverly. Keep up the excellent work! You’re one of my favs.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:39:12 +0000

I actually didn’t read Sister and Lovers (although I bought it, but wanted to read Sisters and Husbands first for this book chat!), and I still enjoyed Sisters and Husbands. I don’t feel like i have to go back to read Sisters and Lovers, or that I missed out on something in Sisters and Husbands. But in general I do like sequels, as long as they are done well and have a stand alone plot. I definitely like sequels (or maybe it’s spin-offs) for great characters in the first book who I want to learn more about.

By: Hope

Hope — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:53:09 +0000

Thanks for chatting with us today, Connie. I am a huge fan of your work, especially the PG County books. I enjoyed Sisters and Husbands, but I enjoyed Sisters and Lovers more. Your next novel sounds interesting. I look forward to reading it!

By: Hope

Hope — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:45:49 +0000

I enjoyed your comment, Toni. This issue is near and dear to me as well.

By: Hope

Hope — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:39:13 +0000

I am not a fan of sequels unless there is a need to continue the story, i.e.
unresolved storyline, issues, etc. However, having said that, I’m a sucker for a good book so if the sequel is well-written, I’ll likely read and enjoy it. î”

By: Connie Briscoe

Connie Briscoe — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:23:01 +0000

Thanks for sharing everyone and for all the great comments and questions! Thanks to Rawsistaz for putting this together.

By: Connie Briscoe

Connie Briscoe — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:18:58 +0000

It’s about a woman who comes into a lot of money and it nearly destroys her. She has to learn the hard way that money doesn’t buy happiness. That’s all I want to say for now.

By: Wana

Wana — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:06:48 +0000

Oops computer acting up. I thought I was starting a new message.

Just wanted to say I enjoyed Sisters and Husbands, as well as all your other books.

I know this is a discussion about Sisters and Husbands but can you tell us what youâ€™re working on next?

By: Wana

Wana — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:05:32 +0000

Just wanted to say I enjoyed Sisters and Husbands, as well as all your other books.

I know this is a discussion about Sisters and Husbands but can you tell us what you’re working on next?

By: Wana

Wana — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:01:07 +0000

I too know women who are waiting to be married to have children, I also know women who have said if I’m not married by a set date they have alternative plans, adoption or other means. I commend them all for their choices.

By: Wana

Wana — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:55:41 +0000

I like sequels sometimes like when they are needed to provide closure or when they can stand on their own but is written well enough for me to wanna read the book because I care not read it because I’m lose as heck.

By: Michelle C. M.

Michelle C. M. — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:54:31 +0000

Hi from your former neighbor. Thanks for the invitation to this site. I don’t live in PG, as you well know and am more of a mystery fan…. but I need to keep up with your writing. Do I need to read them in order? Much Love and encouragement to you.

By: Jaime L. Lincoln

Jaime L. Lincoln — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:08:33 +0000

LOL!!!!!

By: Jaime L. Lincoln

Jaime L. Lincoln — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:07:02 +0000

The scene for me is when Valerie finally told Bevelry her true feelings about Julian. Then when asked by Bevelry if he knew, she got indigant and said talk to him. That deserved another slap across the face and another name to be called. LOL!!

By: Connie Briscoe

Connie Briscoe — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:52:58 +0000

Are we breaking the server? LOL! My connection is really sluggish. I will come back a bit later though.

By: Connie Briscoe

Connie Briscoe — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:52:03 +0000

The scene where Bev catches Kevin and Val making whoopee always gets a lot of laughs when I read it at book signings. I had mixed feeling writing it though. I was sad because Kevin was cheating but tried to insert a bit of humor to lighten things up.

By: Connie Briscoe

Connie Briscoe — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:49:11 +0000

Yes, Charm and Ty were definitely in the wrong. But they learned from their mistakes and that’s what’s important.

By: Connie Briscoe

Connie Briscoe — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:47:19 +0000

As I mentioned in the discussion at the top, Beverly’s insecurities about marriage are based on my own after my first marriage failed after less than a year. It really scared me. Although I was aware of my fears, lots of sisters have subconscious commitment phobias I think. They go from one man to the next and always find something wrong with them. Sometimes it’s about them making bad choices, but often I think they’re afraid to commit and don’t realize it.

By: Connie Briscoe

Connie Briscoe — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:40:42 +0000

The praying scene was told to me by a friend it happened to. And let’s just say the bed scene is based on experience. Don’t ask me whose experience! LOL!

By: Connie Briscoe

Connie Briscoe — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:37:19 +0000

You can read Sisters and Lovers first if you already have it. But you don’t have to. Either way, I hope you enjoy them.

By: Connie Briscoe

Connie Briscoe — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:35:35 +0000

Yes, Susan. Sometimes we go into these relationships with the best of intentions. But other parties don’t want to play nice. That’s when we learn the real meaning of the word “patience.”

By: Toni

Toni — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:16:01 +0000

I enjoyed Sisters and Lovers and Sisters and Husbands. Sisters and Husbands, captured all emotinons I cried, laughed, and said what the ##.; a few times.

Thank you for a wonderful read.

By: Torrie P

Torrie P — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:14:49 +0000

Hello Connie,

I really enjoyed Sister’s & Husbands, as well as Sister’s & Lover’s.

I enjoy sequel’s it the characther development is good, meaning people are not just throw inbetween the pages to take up space.

I have to make sure, I don’t ask the same question. So I am going to read the previous posts.