tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post3337610307391982101..comments2024-03-28T06:40:18.963-04:00Comments on Leigh Talbert Moore, Author: Blogfest Special: Deja VuLTMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-70889391129966330192017-06-08T06:42:06.858-04:002017-06-08T06:42:06.858-04:00Really a great addition. I have read this marvelou...Really a great addition. I have read this marvelous post. Thanks for sharing information about it. I really like that. Thanks so lot for your convene. <a href="https://www.hamptonbayfans.org" rel="nofollow">hamptonbayfans</a><br />2009 DREAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481856703447919606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-8557482294256217022011-12-22T14:36:21.305-05:002011-12-22T14:36:21.305-05:00@PK--ahh. See? You are so smart, and I always thin...@PK--ahh. See? You are so smart, and I always think people who get into all that fantasy are just brainiacs. Also nonfiction readers. ;p But it is nice to have those willing eyes to help, even if you're not necessarily prepared to return the favor! :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-28050320213335642532011-12-22T06:58:07.261-05:002011-12-22T06:58:07.261-05:00I know fantasy is not for a lot of peeps.... the r...I know fantasy is not for a lot of peeps.... the really hard core kind, anyway. I'm a huge fan. I think what appeals to me is the uninhibited imagination--the never knowing what may turn up next. In writing fantasy, I adore creating fantastical worlds where anything goes.<br />My hubby is not a big fantasy fan so he doesn't appreciate it either. <br />But I think if you can find at least one beta reader who doesn't like the genre but is WILLING to read it, it's worth a shot. Me personally, I don't read genres that don't interest me (which is almost nothing lol) cuz I'd be bored out of my mind.PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-47047935772969756162011-12-20T13:42:57.439-05:002011-12-20T13:42:57.439-05:00My husband is not a fan of fantasy and YA, but I l...My husband is not a fan of fantasy and YA, but I love him anyway. It makes him a terrible beta reader, though.<br /><br />I know what you mean about not wanting to critique for something that's outside of our genre. If I don't think I can help someone, I'll let them know. Even though I read widely, I mostly focus on YA and middle grade fantasy, so I think I'm the best at offering advice on those types of manuscripts. With a few exceptions.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-55461199121371534492011-12-19T14:49:56.476-05:002011-12-19T14:49:56.476-05:00@Heather D--Hey, thanks! You're so right about...@Heather D--Hey, thanks! You're so right about meeting like-minded people, and this community of writers is the BEST! Welcome~ :o) <3<br /><br />@Margo--The feedback is certainly worth it. It's good to be ambidexterous! :D<br /><br />@LynNerd--LOL! Silly name, and yes! Fun fest. I'm with you. Horror's scary! ;p And it's true that "outsiders" might not get certain things and might be bored. For me, it's really a matter of story. I was just telling someone I think I should add an "update" to this post b/c I *loved* "Daughter of Smoke & Bone," and it's fantasy. AND it's full of creatures! What tha??? ;o) <3<br /><br />@Colleen--You're so right about room for everything these days. And it's awesome that you're so versatile! :o)LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-68272826109753478182011-12-19T03:46:00.293-05:002011-12-19T03:46:00.293-05:00I enjoy reading most genres.I enjoy reading most genres.Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-34497679383755045442011-12-18T17:16:00.114-05:002011-12-18T17:16:00.114-05:00I enjoy most genres, but some I'm not enthusia...I enjoy most genres, but some I'm not enthusiastic about. I've been able to critique things that are not my cup of tea. Writing is writing to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-25557166549499590242011-12-18T15:39:16.802-05:002011-12-18T15:39:16.802-05:00I read in all genres and enjoy it too.
Riya.I read in all genres and enjoy it too. <br /><br />Riya.Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-62516966564571168352011-12-17T19:32:36.337-05:002011-12-17T19:32:36.337-05:00I read a lot of different genres, always looking f...I read a lot of different genres, always looking for a great story! But you are right it's so subjective! Thankfully there seems to be room for just about everything these days!:)Coleen Patrickhttp://coleenpatrick.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-254679424697313932011-12-17T14:22:28.336-05:002011-12-17T14:22:28.336-05:00Mmmm...I love tea! Interesting point. I think it w...Mmmm...I love tea! Interesting point. I think it would be hard to critique something I wasn't into but I suppose it does come down to the writing. Good or bad. That is a hard call! Hope you are having an awesome weekend!Tracy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578915029993861396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-55926408341798159402011-12-17T12:37:33.804-05:002011-12-17T12:37:33.804-05:00I so get this post! I write thrillers, and while ...I so get this post! I write thrillers, and while my 2 BFFs write in the same genre, a lot of my other writer friends do not. But I critique for them anyway. I have a very difficult time with fantasy. I just don't get that world, but I can crit the story, the elements, the characters, the writing, and all that. The dialogue I have a harder time with, but a story is either good, or it's not, regardless of the genre. Plus, critiquing other genres makes me a better critiquer and being critted by writers of other genres makes me a better writer. <br /><br />(I'm a new follower vie the Deja Vi blogfest!)Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-61923817929439884202011-12-16T22:01:46.369-05:002011-12-16T22:01:46.369-05:00I love love-story-anything too - and I LOVE the Ho...I love love-story-anything too - and I LOVE the Hobbit, LotR AND the Dragonriders of Pern series! :)<br /><br />My crit buddies write romance as well, but very different styles of romance! It works very well :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-87474262355367602622011-12-16T19:57:40.191-05:002011-12-16T19:57:40.191-05:00What a cute post! I can tell you why I love readin...What a cute post! I can tell you why I love reading and writing fantasy. 1. I love the adventure. It's new, adventurous. I get to explore and see new things. I'm a change addict.<br /><br />2. I get to create new worlds, new cultures, new everything. Yeah, this goes back to the change addict thing, too.<br /><br />3. There are usually strong themes of good versus evil. That appeals to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616276555920544920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-26836351968860142992011-12-16T19:13:02.030-05:002011-12-16T19:13:02.030-05:00I can get into pretty much all genres, except for ...I can get into pretty much all genres, except for horror because it scares the heck out of me, so when someone tells me they don't like paranormal (not horror) or some other genre, I accept that, but I wonder why they don't like it. I can see how someone outside your genre would notice things that need some tweaking, but I don't think it's fair for someone outside a genre to rate a book because of course they're not going to be that interested in the book to give it a fair shot. Fun blogfest, isn't it?LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-53495754738499148082011-12-16T18:34:34.758-05:002011-12-16T18:34:34.758-05:00I'm similar to you--my husband always laughs a...I'm similar to you--my husband always laughs about my "luuuuv interest" interest (said exactly like that, all drawn out, in a South African accent that makes it sound particularly funny). I personally would prefer not to crit out of my genre. Selfish, yes, but probably healthier/safer for the writer.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636585111057799728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-56643937851598741652011-12-16T17:36:25.399-05:002011-12-16T17:36:25.399-05:00Lol - I <3 Flower's genre! Sounds vaguely p...Lol - I <3 Flower's genre! Sounds vaguely paranormal though. ;)Carolyn Abiadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567399129586443513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-10416402358611439272011-12-16T16:42:04.968-05:002011-12-16T16:42:04.968-05:00I met my writing group in a writing for YA and MG ...I met my writing group in a writing for YA and MG class so we have everything from realistic MG to realistic YA to fantasy. I like critiquing in different genres because I think it brings something different to the work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226974782422398270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-75419117032990079442011-12-16T15:30:03.775-05:002011-12-16T15:30:03.775-05:00Hello!
I have a critique partner within my genre...Hello! <br /><br />I have a critique partner within my genre and one outside of my genre. I think it's great both ways!Margo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474612650116392270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-10797393638546684532011-12-16T14:56:00.477-05:002011-12-16T14:56:00.477-05:00I can read the Lord of the Rings books--I love the...I can read the Lord of the Rings books--I love them--but I draw the line otherwise at fantasy. Great one, Leigh!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-18661246481104566752011-12-16T14:48:03.091-05:002011-12-16T14:48:03.091-05:00None of my critique partners write in my genre (my...None of my critique partners write in my genre (mystery/suspense/thriller), but most of them read it. I have gained valuable insight from all of them, but I have also ignored some because I felt they were relying on their own genre's experience.<br /><br />I have also critiqued outside of my genre, and I've struggled with it some...especially YA.<br /><br />You choice an excellent post to breath new life into! Thank you for breaking your routine to participate in the blogfest and helping make today so special! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-25210660872730158432011-12-16T14:28:31.823-05:002011-12-16T14:28:31.823-05:00Loved finding your blog on the Deja Vu blogfest. ...Loved finding your blog on the Deja Vu blogfest. Definitely following. I love finding fellow writers going through that arduous journey to publication, willing to share hints!Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-73094924399526266432011-12-16T14:08:20.818-05:002011-12-16T14:08:20.818-05:00I love what you say about a genre for everyone. Bu...I love what you say about a genre for everyone. But I also think our needs as readers change over time. I was a voracious reader of fantasy and SciFi in my teens and twenties. Now it doesn't grab me to the same degree. I'm more drawn to realistic fiction and literary. <br /><br />It sure can be helpful to have readers both inside and outside your genre, however. It's why I belong to two crit groups.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-69294928385023096722011-12-16T13:01:03.730-05:002011-12-16T13:01:03.730-05:00"JRM: There are no creatures in The Dragonrid..."JRM: There are no creatures in The Dragonriders of Pern.<br />LTM: Do the dragonriders fall in love?"<br /><br />What? There are, too, creatures in that series. They're dragons! Or does he mean something else?<br /><br />And yes, there's wonderful love stories in Anne McCaffrey's books.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-2551038183442357032011-12-16T12:29:57.506-05:002011-12-16T12:29:57.506-05:00This is so true! My hubby is exactly the same way....This is so true! My hubby is exactly the same way. He just finished Catcher in the Rye because he thought he "should" read it and his response was: "This was the most pointless book ever written." Yeah, he basically sticks with NF: wars and bombs and science and sports. Which is why I don't ever ask him to read my books and that's fine! We're all different. :) <br /><br />Thanks for the great post!A.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-2726026148601579302011-12-16T11:17:46.361-05:002011-12-16T11:17:46.361-05:00Hi Leigh! I'm here via Deja Vu blogs. I love t...Hi Leigh! I'm here via Deja Vu blogs. I love the way you write, and I totally agree about not being able to "get into" genres that I just don't like....and I don't think I could possibly critique them, either. A funny side note: When I first saw that JRM was reading Truman....a couple of things crossed my mind. Truman Capote....and the movie "Truman" with Jim Carrey. Yeah....I'm kind of dense sometimes! LOL<br />I'm a new follower!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.com