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Our girl is growing up. My opinion is that Tara is the best influence for Luann in this instance. Liking young men is normal for Lu, the problem is that she needs a āfixā to learn more about it and herself in the romance area. Ii think that is where this arc really is going.
Looks like GnK are trying to flip Luann from dullsville goody next door girl into someone with sexual prowess. Well, we are in Luanniverse so I guess thatās possible.
Nancy didnāt share her books with Luann because she thought she would despise them and now Luann loves those books and admires the authorā¦ Nancy was wrong to think badly of her daughter, how sad. Now Luann and Tara go to class together, probably it will be a writing class. Will we see new classmates? A really good new professor? Letās hope so. I totally love seeing Luann so cheerful and vitalā”.
I donāt know why they are continuing this story about Luann learning to write trashy romance novels. What happened to her goal of becoming a teacher? I guess she could do bothā¦in some world where she was really motivated and hard working. I think the readers who think this is just a lead-in to a new romance for her are probably right. At least sheās putting herself out there, really putting herself out there. If she intends to keep walking around campus ogling boys like that she needs to learn how to do the whistle.
They keep harping on this $1.3B number. But when everybody and their dog is writing these books, that number becomes less impressive. Then consider that the publishers and distributors (cough Amazon cough) take a chunk of the profit, youāre going to have to churn the novels out like cans of Spam on a production line to start raking in the cash.
Thereās a reason those old Harlequin novels were sold out of grocery stores and not legit bookstores.
LuAnn needs to read up on Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Should provide all the research she needs w/o getting herself into an unintended jam with a man. Some who thing NO is spelled YES.
Pffftttā¦ Ann Eiffelās research is a hella better than checking out some dorkās patoot. Ann Eiffel is, shall we say, more hands on. LOTS more hands on if you know what The Count means and The Count thinks you doā¦ >;9
A friend who switched from writing mystery/thrillers to āerotic romanceā once told me her husband really appreciates the change, and not just because sheās making more money.
I had a ā66 Impala with bench seats front and rear with a three body trunk. You could get eleven people in the drive-in on dollar a car night, four in front, four in the back, and three as luggage.
Hmmm. My prediction that this was the end of the arc was wrong, just as I suspected. Does this mean we will see the booksigning, since I also predicted that we would not?
I hope weāll see the book signing and Luann will get advice from the author. (I kinda hope itās Fogarty/Phelps cause either would be amusing) Plus, I like the idea of Nancy and Bernice getting a kick out of how quickly the scandalized āMademoiselle Prudeā routine went out the window after Luann read one paragraph about Jacques and the Countess.
About Luann storylines and where they can go from here, Iām always down for Luann and Tiffany teaming up as āBelligerent Buddiesā cause you can get a lot of funny scenes from that. I like it better than putting Luann with Bernice, whoās reactions to Luannās ever-changing whims are to snark and not get invested. If Luann and Tiffany try to both get back into the swing of dating boys after both lost their drive for it, it would have potential for hijinks!
Definite progress on Luannās part; she actually yearns to do something creative and productive, whatever the motivation. It remains to be seen if she keeps the focus; the people around her especially Tara, who now talks like a writer, are a big help.
1. Will WRITING be an avocation that Luann sticks with? Or is it being used simply as a vehicle to get her more actively dating?
2. Will Nancy & Bernice (and now perhaps Luann and perhaps even Tara) actually go to the book signing? Or was that only a throw-away plot diversion?
3. If they DO go to the book signing, will there be a twist (like it being Fogarty (unlikely), or perhaps the author is a younger fellow and he makes āromantic eyesā at either Luann or Bernice (not likely a young author, but if so, it could cause a big rivalry))?
4. If the whole āwritingā focus is just to get Luann more actively dating, will there be some potential suitors that are NEW characters that are developed and remain, or will it be just a series of āone-timeā panels of fellows we will never hear of or see again?
āall weekendā to read a 150 page romance novel? We are not talking Atlas Shrugged here. Do not be surprised if the āauthorā is a computer (AI)(if not now certainly when Luann is ready to write) that can turn out a formulistic novel in an hour.
It sounds like Luann is ready to get back out there. Iām so happy for her. Hope she will relax and enjoy the journey. But first, a friendly little talk with her Gyno about birth control. Better safe than sorry! But if sheās responsible and mature in her choices and stays safe I say Bon Voyage, Luann!!!!
OT: Does anybody know how to keep GoComics from notifying me about replies I got to comments that were made months and sometimes years ago? Every time I got to check out a reply it turns out itās one I read before and it was made in the past. Just wondering, thanks!
Now go do some more research and find out how many authors are actually able to make a comfortable living at it. Thereās a huge market, but an even larger pool of writers fighting to get published and only a fraction of a fraction gain any fame.
Iām confused. When did they sign up for a writing class? Good for you, Mrs. Horner! Someone mentioned her as being D. Coverly. I think weāre in for another surprise. ;-)
lvlax about 2 years ago
Donāt worry, Luannā¦ Iām sure Tiff can reserve some time for you in the Privacy Hut. lol
Well, it looks like Luann has changed from a prude to someone on the prowl. It will be interesting to see where exactly they go with this.
Is it possible Luann may start something up with Jack.. for research?
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
anything to get a guy, huh, Luann?
Tyge about 2 years ago
Well finally! But so far sheās all talk.
J. Scarbrough about 2 years ago
Just be sure to clear your browser history and cache Luann.
David Huie Green LikeNobody'sEverSeen about 2 years ago
Wanton or wantinā?
Argythree about 2 years ago
Readers here who are over 60 might want to take a look at the comments for todayās āLuannā at ArcaMax - nasty putdown of older readers --
beb01 about 2 years ago
Total amnesia of her high school years and all the āresearchā she did back then
Tenax about 2 years ago
Uh oh. The monster is awakened ā¦
Willow Mt Lyon about 2 years ago
Maybe Luannās character will move forward. She has been without direction since high school.
kenhense about 2 years ago
Luann needs lots of research. Maybe she should borrow some stories from Tara.
reedkomicks Premium Member about 2 years ago
Jaacck! This is your cue!
dadoctah about 2 years ago
Thereās Tara, back to being a bad influence again.
luann1212 about 2 years ago
Our girl is growing up. My opinion is that Tara is the best influence for Luann in this instance. Liking young men is normal for Lu, the problem is that she needs a āfixā to learn more about it and herself in the romance area. Ii think that is where this arc really is going.
nightflight about 2 years ago
Luann should pop over to 9 Chickweed Lane and see how a very hot lady goes after a guy she wants.
9thCapricorn about 2 years ago
Looks like GnK are trying to flip Luann from dullsville goody next door girl into someone with sexual prowess. Well, we are in Luanniverse so I guess thatās possible.
Brdshtt Premium Member about 2 years ago
Sooo ā Luann wants to research his thing, eh? ==8-O
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Nancy didnāt share her books with Luann because she thought she would despise them and now Luann loves those books and admires the authorā¦ Nancy was wrong to think badly of her daughter, how sad. Now Luann and Tara go to class together, probably it will be a writing class. Will we see new classmates? A really good new professor? Letās hope so. I totally love seeing Luann so cheerful and vitalā”.
Johnnyrico about 2 years ago
The porn industry generates $3.9 billion per yearā¦ And itās more fun than writing!
tremaine53 about 2 years ago
Pretty nice weather for January 16th in that part of Ohio that the DeGrootās live in.
comic reader 22 about 2 years ago
I donāt know why they are continuing this story about Luann learning to write trashy romance novels. What happened to her goal of becoming a teacher? I guess she could do bothā¦in some world where she was really motivated and hard working. I think the readers who think this is just a lead-in to a new romance for her are probably right. At least sheās putting herself out there, really putting herself out there. If she intends to keep walking around campus ogling boys like that she needs to learn how to do the whistle.
Ellis97 about 2 years ago
That romance novel has encouraged Luann to open her eyes to the joys of romantic genres and try to pursue looking for a man.
Calliope about 2 years ago
They keep harping on this $1.3B number. But when everybody and their dog is writing these books, that number becomes less impressive. Then consider that the publishers and distributors (cough Amazon cough) take a chunk of the profit, youāre going to have to churn the novels out like cans of Spam on a production line to start raking in the cash.
Thereās a reason those old Harlequin novels were sold out of grocery stores and not legit bookstores.
ctolson about 2 years ago
LuAnn needs to read up on Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Should provide all the research she needs w/o getting herself into an unintended jam with a man. Some who thing NO is spelled YES.
Count Olaf Premium Member about 2 years ago
Pffftttā¦ Ann Eiffelās research is a hella better than checking out some dorkās patoot. Ann Eiffel is, shall we say, more hands on. LOTS more hands on if you know what The Count means and The Count thinks you doā¦ >;9
JD_Rhoades about 2 years ago
A friend who switched from writing mystery/thrillers to āerotic romanceā once told me her husband really appreciates the change, and not just because sheās making more money.
jdsven about 2 years ago
I can see it noe āSueann couldnāt get her eyes off Taran Millā¦ā
Wubbie about 2 years ago
I had a ā66 Impala with bench seats front and rear with a three body trunk. You could get eleven people in the drive-in on dollar a car night, four in front, four in the back, and three as luggage.
paldec about 2 years ago
Hmmm. My prediction that this was the end of the arc was wrong, just as I suspected. Does this mean we will see the booksigning, since I also predicted that we would not?
The Wolf In Your Midst about 2 years ago
His eyes are up there, Luann.
GaryCooper about 2 years ago
It doesnāt mean you get the whole $1.4 billion, Luann.
YorkGirl Premium Member about 2 years ago
Reading old Luann strips from the 80ās, boys were a big topic. 6/24/1989 shows her writing skills! ;-D
TheBigPickle about 2 years ago
Abstinent to promiscuous in 3ā¦ 2ā¦ 1ā¦
Rockabore about 2 years ago
I hope weāll see the book signing and Luann will get advice from the author. (I kinda hope itās Fogarty/Phelps cause either would be amusing) Plus, I like the idea of Nancy and Bernice getting a kick out of how quickly the scandalized āMademoiselle Prudeā routine went out the window after Luann read one paragraph about Jacques and the Countess.
About Luann storylines and where they can go from here, Iām always down for Luann and Tiffany teaming up as āBelligerent Buddiesā cause you can get a lot of funny scenes from that. I like it better than putting Luann with Bernice, whoās reactions to Luannās ever-changing whims are to snark and not get invested. If Luann and Tiffany try to both get back into the swing of dating boys after both lost their drive for it, it would have potential for hijinks!
RSH about 2 years ago
Definite progress on Luannās part; she actually yearns to do something creative and productive, whatever the motivation. It remains to be seen if she keeps the focus; the people around her especially Tara, who now talks like a writer, are a big help.
KEA about 2 years ago
Research: Watch Romancing the Stone and The Lost City
BeniHanna6 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Dang, James Tiberius Kirk just walked on campus.
candor1230 about 2 years ago
Why?
Joe1962 about 2 years ago
Tara you have created a monster.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member about 2 years ago
So the questions I pose are:
1. Will WRITING be an avocation that Luann sticks with? Or is it being used simply as a vehicle to get her more actively dating?
2. Will Nancy & Bernice (and now perhaps Luann and perhaps even Tara) actually go to the book signing? Or was that only a throw-away plot diversion?
3. If they DO go to the book signing, will there be a twist (like it being Fogarty (unlikely), or perhaps the author is a younger fellow and he makes āromantic eyesā at either Luann or Bernice (not likely a young author, but if so, it could cause a big rivalry))?
4. If the whole āwritingā focus is just to get Luann more actively dating, will there be some potential suitors that are NEW characters that are developed and remain, or will it be just a series of āone-timeā panels of fellows we will never hear of or see again?
I have no dam* idea how this may pan out.
Ordinary Average Guy about 2 years ago
My ex-wife liked to do āresearchāā¦ unfortunately, it was while we were married!
wildwaverly about 2 years ago
Time to bring back, Luannās former boyfriend who went to the Big Apple for fame and fortuneā¦.at least for a visit. :^)
DaBump Premium Member about 2 years ago
Forget it. Real life research is nothing like whatās in those books.
The Quiet One about 2 years ago
Research is great in certain areas, but the research you are considering wonāt necessarily make you a great author.
198.23.5.11 about 2 years ago
When Luann researches,stop short of Zsa Zsa Gabor
BJShipley1 about 2 years ago
I see Greg still hasnāt figured out what he should do with his characterās hands, so Luann is looking like a Barbie doll in the last panel.
eced52 about 2 years ago
Luann has joined the erotic generation.
Gen.Flashman about 2 years ago
āall weekendā to read a 150 page romance novel? We are not talking Atlas Shrugged here. Do not be surprised if the āauthorā is a computer (AI)(if not now certainly when Luann is ready to write) that can turn out a formulistic novel in an hour.
Tom Eisenmenger about 2 years ago
So now Luannās checking out guys who cosplay as James T. Kirk, eh?? Thereās hope for her yet!
Joe1962 about 2 years ago
Luann is all about Money, Money, Money
Caldonia about 2 years ago
Heās like, so so bland! Heās perfect.
mjowens1985 about 2 years ago
Iām very tired of this storyline. Especially since I highly doubt itāll go anywhere more than Luann giggling about a cute guy.
Rhetorical_Question about 2 years ago
Hey its Pitts Community College
eladee AKA Wally about 2 years ago
It sounds like Luann is ready to get back out there. Iām so happy for her. Hope she will relax and enjoy the journey. But first, a friendly little talk with her Gyno about birth control. Better safe than sorry! But if sheās responsible and mature in her choices and stays safe I say Bon Voyage, Luann!!!!
JPuzzleWhiz about 2 years ago
Will Luann make passes
At a guy who wears glasses?
MAGA Premium Member about 2 years ago
Time for cherry picking in this strip.
Sisyphos about 2 years ago
Known studious chick [sarcasm font on] Luann is suddenly into the āresearchā thing? Gimme a break!
sueb1863 about 2 years ago
OT: Does anybody know how to keep GoComics from notifying me about replies I got to comments that were made months and sometimes years ago? Every time I got to check out a reply it turns out itās one I read before and it was made in the past. Just wondering, thanks!
montylc2001 about 2 years ago
So let me guessā¦.in six months lu will be expecting an unexpected.
sueb1863 about 2 years ago
Now go do some more research and find out how many authors are actually able to make a comfortable living at it. Thereās a huge market, but an even larger pool of writers fighting to get published and only a fraction of a fraction gain any fame.
YorkGirl Premium Member about 2 years ago
Iām confused. When did they sign up for a writing class? Good for you, Mrs. Horner! Someone mentioned her as being D. Coverly. I think weāre in for another surprise. ;-)