tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post1719864887657837180..comments2024-03-27T08:55:55.505-04:00Comments on Paranormal Romantics: That Old Black Magic: Paranormal Suspense Panel at Left Coast CrimUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-15918666684092345622018-04-09T21:00:04.692-04:002018-04-09T21:00:04.692-04:00To answer your questions above -
1. Readers said t...To answer your questions above -<br />1. Readers said they stayed away from paranormal in which the author doesn't seem to be "invested" in their paranormal elements. They want paranormal to be believable, ie, magic comes at a steep price, it doesn't just happen. And they want the rules of the world to be strictly followed, no easy work-arounds to get your character out of a jam. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660064160901480637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-40612553612157279282018-03-18T20:08:47.353-04:002018-03-18T20:08:47.353-04:00Sounds like an interesting panel. Sounds like an interesting panel. Elizabeth Alsobrookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18239143833626955490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-25358842813818389522018-03-11T16:06:47.822-04:002018-03-11T16:06:47.822-04:00Sorchia --
Great questions, thank you! I'll ad...Sorchia --<br />Great questions, thank you! I'll add them to my list.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660064160901480637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-55401436924462933552018-03-11T12:00:33.848-04:002018-03-11T12:00:33.848-04:00Wow that sounds like such a fun experience and awe...Wow that sounds like such a fun experience and awesome panelists. I have to admit I never hear it referred to much as paranormal suspense- but I absolutely love that! I'd also love to hear best marketing for the genre as some of my books would fit in this category. Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785560971517152290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-40921354357898315472018-03-11T10:26:46.744-04:002018-03-11T10:26:46.744-04:00What a wonderful experience this will be--for you ...What a wonderful experience this will be--for you and everyone who attends. In addition to your questions, I'd be interested in knowing what panelists consider weaknesses in the genre--what tends to turn readers off or make them hesitate to grab a paranormal book? What do your panelists' find overused or negative in the genre and what remedies they suggest. And, of course, what marketing tips specifically for the genre have they found effective. I'm looking forward to hearing about the discussion and wish I could be there! Thanks so much for your post!S.K. Duboishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267960400717300861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-65731965564978980082018-03-10T20:47:30.229-05:002018-03-10T20:47:30.229-05:00This sounds like a fascinating panel discussion, S...This sounds like a fascinating panel discussion, Sandy. Wish I lived closer. Your initial question--what makes paranormal suspense different from other suspense & crime--is a great question. Is it the incorporation of ghosts or other paranormal phenomenon? What other paranormal elements? I hope you enjoy the conference. I'm curious to hear how your workshop went.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.com