tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post3952849702955663910..comments2024-01-03T04:03:15.300-05:00Comments on S.P. Bowers: ContinuationS.P. Bowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-69787095390570728932013-02-11T22:10:36.565-05:002013-02-11T22:10:36.565-05:00Definitely agree that the writer needs to be true ...Definitely agree that the writer needs to be true to the story. I think that's the best thing you can do. :)Leigh Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377634002477171615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-32126002362974453312013-02-11T18:24:19.175-05:002013-02-11T18:24:19.175-05:00I wonder if the new editor was part of the problem...I wonder if the new editor was part of the problem too. It sounds like neither cared about craft. :(Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-40727661141110011412013-02-11T05:50:30.686-05:002013-02-11T05:50:30.686-05:00Aw, thanks! I'll head over.Aw, thanks! I'll head over. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-38181052561224265462013-02-11T05:42:30.486-05:002013-02-11T05:42:30.486-05:00Hopefully if the story wants to get out so much it...Hopefully if the story wants to get out so much it will help us write.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-5973672148733374692013-02-11T05:41:35.611-05:002013-02-11T05:41:35.611-05:00Well said. The people pleaser books never do well...Well said. The people pleaser books never do well. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-25715546819687061672013-02-11T05:36:32.668-05:002013-02-11T05:36:32.668-05:00I do agree that most books should stand alone. I ...I do agree that most books should stand alone. I have authors that I've had similar experiences with. But sometimes there is such a streak of vomity that it does change our view of the author. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-44896514716303698312013-02-10T23:38:51.129-05:002013-02-10T23:38:51.129-05:00I've read some disappointing followup books wh...I've read some disappointing followup books where the magic in the previous book(s) isn't there. I'd rather just wait for something better from an author. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-58009799357463626042013-02-10T20:51:45.895-05:002013-02-10T20:51:45.895-05:00What a fascinating subject... I hate it too when I...What a fascinating subject... I hate it too when I'm reading and feel like the author is just throwing something in to appease readers. I've totally felt that! And it shows in the magic of the book. The author really needs to stay true to the world they've built and not to let anyone else tamper with it. GREAT post, Sara. :D Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-39200577882160156522013-02-10T08:27:11.965-05:002013-02-10T08:27:11.965-05:00If you're passionate about what you're wri...If you're passionate about what you're writing then that will shine through and likely make a much better experience for the reader. Trying to recreate magic that happened once doesn't usually work, I think you just have to treat each story as an indvidual thing (even if it is part of a series) and go with what works best for that story.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-14830078331789490572013-02-09T06:13:03.712-05:002013-02-09T06:13:03.712-05:00Those are my thoughts, too, actually. Do your best...Those are my thoughts, too, actually. Do your best! In all things.Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-83040455891744244762013-02-08T22:14:05.072-05:002013-02-08T22:14:05.072-05:00It's also hard when you get all excited by a s...It's also hard when you get all excited by a series that friends you trust have recommended, and then find out that the story/writing just doesn't work for you...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-67878620086618025452013-02-08T16:20:49.732-05:002013-02-08T16:20:49.732-05:00The other side is when it comes time to introduce ...The other side is when it comes time to introduce wonderful books to our children. I discovered so many when my boys were young. I was a child again. I don't write children's stories, but I want my reader to be as excited about the story as they were as children. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-5238196686065423302013-02-08T14:08:35.203-05:002013-02-08T14:08:35.203-05:00You're right, Sara. We all need to write the s...You're right, Sara. We all need to write the story that wants to get out to the best of our ability. Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-64575001152368949562013-02-08T14:01:19.990-05:002013-02-08T14:01:19.990-05:00Well said, a good book shouldn't be pleasing t...Well said, a good book shouldn't be pleasing to all by cluttering it...the author should write what they feel inspired to, not to be a people pleaserTammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-38716008986378576782013-02-08T12:41:41.982-05:002013-02-08T12:41:41.982-05:00Thanks for the clarification, Sara. When I read yo...Thanks for the clarification, Sara. When I read your post, I took it the way you described today. Every story is unique and has its own strengths. I have my favorite authors, but I don't always love each and every one of their books. However, the craft and the creativity are always present.Victoria Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694066132860951997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-66710007993981671382013-02-08T12:15:06.505-05:002013-02-08T12:15:06.505-05:00I agree, Sara. A writer needs to write their best ...I agree, Sara. A writer needs to write their best story. It's okay to read reader comments and try to learn from them if there are problems with the story. But you have to realize you can't please everyone and trying to can result in a not as good story. Thanks for the follow up post.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-67206806906147859932013-02-08T09:23:39.717-05:002013-02-08T09:23:39.717-05:00One of my all-time favorite novels is a book by a ...One of my all-time favorite novels is a book by a Contemporary Women's Fiction author whose subsequent novels (5) never quite hit the same pristine note that her debut did (for me.)<br /><br />The first was like a rocket between my eyes. It worked on so many levels and actually *was* a realistic story with excellent voice that managed to maintain microtension throughout. In short, it was a joy to read (and reread and reread.)<br /><br />Her second novel was the story of another major character in the first -- and I actually read that novel before her first release. I enjoyed the second very much, too.<br /><br />Her third I pushed myself through. It was just ... okay.<br /><br />Her fourth was vomity. That's all I can say about it. It really bit the big Mulroney.<br /><br />Her fifth was better. Not as good as the second and certainly nowhere near the league of her first. I read it all and enjoyed it more than the third.<br /><br />Her sixth I began to read with hope but abandoned, like the fourth. It wasn't as bad as the fourth, it just didn't have 'it.'<br /><br />So. If you're still with me after all that, I think what I'm trying to say in response to your two very thoughtful posts is that, maybe, every book has to be allowed to stand alone?Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.com