tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post8247868546079422822..comments2024-03-27T08:55:55.505-04:00Comments on Paranormal Romantics: Writer as ReaderUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-45753882093101674382013-03-08T16:36:47.796-05:002013-03-08T16:36:47.796-05:00I have to echo what everyone else is saying. It...I have to echo what everyone else is saying. It's a struggle to find time to read...and at times I feel guilty when I do because I *should* be writing, or blogging, or... <br /><br />I find I enjoy fast-paced books, but not without a few places for reflection, to let the characters catch their breath...otherwise you have to suspend disbelief that they can go go go without a break and not break.<br /><br />But then again, maybe I'm making excuses for myself because I don't write that way.Shawna Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12476399575493212858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-84939636438461338832013-03-08T15:48:29.807-05:002013-03-08T15:48:29.807-05:00Finding time to read has become a real challenge f...Finding time to read has become a real challenge for me since I've decided to pursue writing. I have a full-time job and other obligations, but I still try to find time to read — even though I admit I cheat and rely on audiobooks during my work commute. Much easier for me, but I still try to read an ebook or paper book when I have a free weekend.<br /><br />Great post!Angela Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867561735139834900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-43789382423650455632013-03-07T17:54:43.979-05:002013-03-07T17:54:43.979-05:00Jane, good for you for trying to make more time to...Jane, good for you for trying to make more time to read. <br /><br />It makes me sad when I hear authors talk about not having time to read anymore. If all of us are writing and none of us are reading, that can't be good for the market. (I blame those pesky day jobs...)Nicole Luikenhttp://www.nicoleluiken.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-11230346696924574242013-03-07T16:40:46.610-05:002013-03-07T16:40:46.610-05:00I think we're kindred spirits, Jane (hahaha, s...I think we're kindred spirits, Jane (hahaha, sure you never heard that one before). I go months without reading and then I'll devour everything in sight. As far as pacing, even though it's out of vogue, I'm a big fan of the "aftermath" scene, letting things sink in, deepening the stakes and resolve. Breathless good, evisceration bad. :) Great post! <br /><br />Steve VeraSteve Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727247637669308939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-73566423530136999002013-03-07T15:07:50.924-05:002013-03-07T15:07:50.924-05:00Pacing is one thing, but feeling gutted for hours ...Pacing is one thing, but feeling gutted for hours on end is another. Again, it could just be my anxiety disorder. But I read another similar book by another favorite author that didn't have this same effect on me. I was riveted by the story, but didn't feel shredded like I do right now. I trust that author and look forward to everything she does, but the other author...even though I was loving her series, I don't think I can ever read anything by her again.Jane Kindredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620651445338259619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-90420873146942600352013-03-07T14:56:09.843-05:002013-03-07T14:56:09.843-05:00Personally I love break-neck pacing that leaves me...Personally I love break-neck pacing that leaves me breathless. Yes, it's more strenuous to read sometimes, but I rarely feel bored with it either. On the other hand, I tend to genre jump in my reading and writing. At the moment I'm reading Days of Blood and Starlight that while depressing in many ways has this gorgeous lyrical language that I love. After? I'll probably read a romance. Then maybe a steampunk or UF. <br /><br />But I hear you on the time to read issue. It's one of the reasons I had to step back from reviewing. Too many things...and I want time for them all.Seleste deLaney/Julie Partickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346934576672398786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-44081211553771403372013-03-07T14:34:19.099-05:002013-03-07T14:34:19.099-05:00Vaughn, I read that as comforting lulz. ;)
I'...Vaughn, I read that as comforting lulz. ;)<br /><br />I'm thinking I may need to read something a little less stressful for a bit, something where I know it will have an HEA, so I can get back to loving reading again. Usually, I'm inspired to write more after a good book, but this kind of book (which I finished last night instead of writing when I realized I couldn't concentrate on my own words) just stays in my head making me feel a bit lost in someone else's characters when I need to get lost in mine.Jane Kindredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620651445338259619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-11724328007716572802013-03-07T14:26:27.796-05:002013-03-07T14:26:27.796-05:00I don't read as much anymore either. That'...I don't read as much anymore either. That's why I always volunteer to judge the RITA awards! Forces me to read 8 or so books in the first quarter of the year....Jody W. and Meankittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733607365443126784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-19649175775732353222013-03-07T14:14:13.399-05:002013-03-07T14:14:13.399-05:00I find I go through periods of not reading much, t...I find I go through periods of not reading much, then weeks were I scrape out every minute I can to read. When I do read, it reminds me of what I love about the written word, and refreshes me for my writing.Cindy Spencer Papehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583236494759465431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-8120685285741332382013-03-07T13:30:08.848-05:002013-03-07T13:30:08.848-05:00Good point, Jane. Before I knew anything about wri...Good point, Jane. Before I knew anything about writing (not that I really do yet), I read Diana Gabaldon's posts about her technique on her website. I think she was the one who put it in my head that there had to be a respite after every scene of high conflict, so the characters and the reader can gather themselves to go on. I knew what she meant immediately. Tom Bombadil springs to mind as an example from epic fantasy. In years of studying craft, I have never heard this advice from any other source. So I guess, thanks Diana...? (You are good at offering comforting lulls, btw.) vaughnroycrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01548482765292623807noreply@blogger.com