tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post7006166708168943041..comments2023-05-24T08:06:43.882-04:00Comments on Romance Writer's Revenge: Per Q's Request - A Pirate ReviewTerri Osburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-67856373937302516772013-03-22T17:00:04.692-04:002013-03-22T17:00:04.692-04:00Hey-ho, Scape!
I lay odds the readers will love y...Hey-ho, Scape!<br /><br />I lay odds the readers will love your dark voice...and hate it. Some will get it and some won't...<br /><br />I totally love reviews, they are a total roller coaster ride!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-64424673958519246932013-03-22T15:08:46.644-04:002013-03-22T15:08:46.644-04:00WAHOO! Love your review. :)
I'm not sure yet...WAHOO! Love your review. :) <br /><br />I'm not sure yet what readers will love with my stuff. I'd like to hope it will be my dark humor but I'm not sure if I'm really pulling that off yet. <br /><br />My husband does always seem to be amazed by the crazy situations and story ideas I get. Especially with paranormal stories - which I didn't even think would be something I would write. So maybe readers will like the creativity of the world-building. We'll see. Sabrina Shields (Scapegoat)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-30807392276932474792013-03-22T14:43:57.664-04:002013-03-22T14:43:57.664-04:00Thanks, Auntie! I've enjoyed your books and lo...Thanks, Auntie! I've enjoyed your books and love all the cruise ship details! The idea of someone reviewing without reading...<br /><br />I mean, really! I figure those who don't like pirates shouldn't read my books.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-60371922771761036322013-03-22T13:45:40.350-04:002013-03-22T13:45:40.350-04:00BRAVO! If you don't love your book, why would ...BRAVO! If you don't love your book, why would anyone else? So WTG on the 6 out of 5 cannonballs, I'd give all my books the same rating. ;-)<br /><br />You are also sooo right about people loving and hating the exact same thing. But the "reviews" I REALLY DETEST are the ones that start out "I haven't read this book yet, but..." That is NOT a review!<br /><br />What do I think people like about my books? I HOPE they like the detailed settings. I try really hard to give an authentic flavor of a place (whether it is real or I created it). I do get reviews saying "...too much detail." I KNOW readers like my heroes, and so far I haven't had too many complaints about them. But that doesn't mean I won't. :-P<br /><br />I don't think you should worry too much about "breaking the writing rules" like POV, passive voice and such. Seems to me that readers don't much care as long as they love the storyline.<br /><br />GOOD GOOD LUCK with the series, Maureen! It sounds fabulous and I can't wait to get started reading it.<br /><br />AC<br />Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-74074399617931933692013-03-22T11:28:30.002-04:002013-03-22T11:28:30.002-04:00Terri - I'm sure about the same thing. The up ...Terri - I'm sure about the same thing. The up and the down will be the same. And what is loved from the first book will be disliked from the second book. It's just nuts...always is.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-27342739254901547972013-03-22T11:26:56.291-04:002013-03-22T11:26:56.291-04:00What I find with reviews is that what one loves, t...What I find with reviews is that what one loves, the other hates. The exact same thing. The first time that happened I suffered a reality shift and let go of letting it all matter too much.<br /><br />The same people who hate that yu're toying with the bible stuff...will be balanced by those who love that you're playing with bible stuff. I think sometimes even the same people will hate what they love...<br /><br />Yeah, I probably should have written the review backwards...or forwards... Funny, but the stuff I figure will be hated just rose to the surface first...then ya dive in and it all flows away!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-20750912517461473862013-03-22T11:20:48.612-04:002013-03-22T11:20:48.612-04:00Hellie reminded me I failed to answer the question...Hellie reminded me I failed to answer the questions. I just got too excited about the review. LOL!<br /><br />What will they like? Well, so far, readers have liked the humor. That's almost always the first thing they mention. And I think my heroes are hot and say the right things at times, but manly enough to say the wrong thing at other moments. Or a bit slow on the uptake when it comes to the romantic stuff. <br /><br />Not sure if that will be a plus or not.<br /><br />What will they hate? I'm worried they'll hate my first heroine because she's engaged to one brother but falling for the other. And when the book starts, she's a people-pleaser who hasn't thought about her own wants or interests for a long time. So they might see her as weak. I guess we'll have to wait and see.<br /><br />Then they could hate my 2nd heroine for totally different reasons. Sid is, well, a bit crass. But I love her. And my beta readers loved her too. Fingers crossed!Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-38657321327278462792013-03-22T11:18:19.857-04:002013-03-22T11:18:19.857-04:00Though I should say, I am rather confident SOME pe...Though I should say, I am rather confident SOME people will like my books, despite these handicaps and think my characters are cool. As Dumbledore would say, if you're waiting for universal appeal, you'll never leave the hut...and there are plenty of misguided people who think Harry Potter is overrated--and if they can think that about JK Rowling, they can think it about anyone. HOWEVER, she does have her rabid fans...and I think so will we. Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-12385176894966739522013-03-22T11:14:19.853-04:002013-03-22T11:14:19.853-04:00I'm not sure I would have gone with all the th...I'm not sure I would have gone with all the things "readers would bitch about" first. Sets them in the wrong frame of mind. Always start out with the action, adventure, sex, love, romance, heartbreak, drama--and then say, "There are some occasional POV shifts and author omniscient within, but I promise you I did that on purpose." Otherwise, very naked of you, Mo! *LOL* But then again, I think you're our most persistent streaker on this ship.<br /><br />30 books in almost 8 years? Holy crap! That's impressive!! I hope they sell like hotcakes!!<br /><br />Me--what will they love about my books? I think people will like my flair for the absurd or funny--or as Sin put it once, "I can't read that scene with Adam & Eve because it sounds too much like a real life argument and I want to strangle the stupid bastard." And it wasn't the kind of ugly fight; it was the kind where you're pushing each other's buttons on purpose...I guess that's what a lot of my writing is about: pushing buttons. You do not want me in charge of the codes. I will set them off because I can. <br /><br />What they'll hate. Possibly my heroes. I have Lucy--who is no hero, but I'd love to give him a romance for the hell of it. (Get it? For the hell of it?) Ben--he was married and that automatically cuts him out as the hero but he was the hero. He's a tough sell. Adam is probably the most likable, but you'll have that cross-section of the community pissed off that I'm "playing irreverently" with Biblical people. Which yes, I play with everything rather irreverently. Brody might be my most "non-controversial" hero, so in that case, they'll probably not like the heroine for being such an unfeminine creature...and I have a lot of problems with heroines too, because my heroines aren't very...well, you know...not really into pets or children...or socializing...or feminine things. So I imagine readers will not like my characters, which means I'm screwed.<br /><br />Wow, this was a GREAT exercise, Mo! Thanks for having it. *LOL* Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-46522408944240977232013-03-22T10:23:20.938-04:002013-03-22T10:23:20.938-04:00Marn - Thank ye! I know you're looking at yer ...Marn - Thank ye! I know you're looking at yer calender and hoping...we all are... <br /><br />Revisions, be done! Ah, if only it were that easy...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-7301491807151468442013-03-22T10:22:06.241-04:002013-03-22T10:22:06.241-04:00Bosun, I'm sorry...I'm a heartless writer ...Bosun, I'm sorry...I'm a heartless writer and yes, I kill the dog. Not on stage, but...it happens. I will do anything to move the plot where I want to go and have no qualms doing terrible things to my characters and those they love... It all serves a greater purpose.<br /><br />I promise.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-2378020112452928282013-03-22T10:19:48.282-04:002013-03-22T10:19:48.282-04:00Q, it should only take 7.5 years for all of them t...Q, it should only take 7.5 years for all of them to come out, you'll be fine! I mean, they'll be four of them this year alone!<br /><br />And thanks for the encouragement! Miranda certainly does know how to use energy within the body to heal - oh, yeah. Personally, I was a long believer in sexual healing before the song came out... ;-)Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-39260573468472136682013-03-22T09:15:40.489-04:002013-03-22T09:15:40.489-04:00I've been waiting to dig into this until I'...I've been waiting to dig into this until I'm done with these revisions. But I'm excited to start. :)<br /><br />It sure does sound action packed. And fast paced. I'm looking forward to it. Marnee Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533816213473440342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-91086056914342650502013-03-22T09:13:47.862-04:002013-03-22T09:13:47.862-04:00*covers ears, pulls cord*
*gets back up*
There y...*covers ears, pulls cord*<br /><br />*gets back up*<br /><br />There you go, Q. Cannon fired. Though Gunner is going to be mad we just wasted a shot.<br /><br />I LOVE this review. Though I'm totally crushed about the dog. How could you?? You have always been your best sales person, and this is why. You bring your stories to life just talking about them. I cannot wait until life settles so I can read this. It's already on the kindle.<br /><br />Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-57386814593575078542013-03-22T03:55:49.252-04:002013-03-22T03:55:49.252-04:00Well done Maureen
I endorse the 6 cannon balls and...Well done Maureen<br />I endorse the 6 cannon balls and am adding another one of my own .... for both book and review. LOL<br /><br />I think I said somewhere that Miranda is a heroine that I could fall in love with. With 29 books to go this could be a long exciting and torrid affair de coeur. How can you possibly end such a series. Nations will weep!<br /><br />Interestingly some healing therapies (eg Quantum Touch and Theta Healing) involve drawing energy up through the body, stimulating the Chakras and getting the mind to that quiet place where healing is possible. These techniques were known to the ancients and are now being re-discovered. I think Miranda may have discovered a variant of the process which should be studied more using the insights available from modern science.<br /><br />A heroine to savour!<br />A review to boggle the mind!<br />29 books to long for .... if I have that many birthdays left! <br /><br />Bosun fire the cannon! LOLQuantumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08686409685564115213noreply@blogger.com