tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528768162650611653.post6190354847525920708..comments2024-03-27T21:58:33.117-04:00Comments on Hoofprint Press: What It Boils Down ToLauren Gilleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11870429911671320992noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528768162650611653.post-60707666593594738822017-06-29T00:59:19.776-04:002017-06-29T00:59:19.776-04:00WOW what a waste of energy. To think that that ne...WOW what a waste of energy. To think that that negative energy could become positive productive energy is daunting to me. I don't understand those that love misery, song pun intended. I'm sorry that you have to go through that to give us the wonderful genre that you write and that has developed a huge following for your writing.<br /><br />I love your genre. I regret not having read your works earlier. I remember when I stumbled into Fearless, I was floored and immediately noticed the difference between literary fiction and romance. Like you said, not that there is anything wrong with romance but your writing has so much more meat to it. I love the fact that the romance happens within the story, it is not the story. To each it's own and I respect everyone's preference but rest assured you have a great following.<br />My preference is literary fiction. I do like to jump around genre's just because I like a little of everything so I am looking forward to your new series.<br /><br />I know and totally understand you don't like to be stereotyped with the Dartmoor series but we love it so much. Please continue to give us glimpses of our Dartmoor family. :-bLety Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07884810835313901648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528768162650611653.post-10562141253921006552017-06-26T11:20:56.112-04:002017-06-26T11:20:56.112-04:00Wow, thank you so much! I love your take on it. So...Wow, thank you so much! I love your take on it. Some of my favorite authors are male - if you haven't read anything by Michael Chabon, I can't recommend him enough, his "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" is one of my all-time favorite books - and I've tried to pin down why that is. But I can't, because whether male or female, all my favorite authors have one thing in common: they don't let their own voices get in the way. I feel incredibly grounded in a particular character's story, no matter his or her background or experiences. I love when the author is telling an interesting story, and allowing me to draw my own conclusions, rather than catering to a particular kind of audience. <br /><br />I think there are two kinds of readers: the genuine book lovers who read for enjoyment and education, who like and dislike books based on personal preferences. And then there are those who have an agenda within the publishing industry, who are trying to help or hurt authors for their own reasons. In my experience, the bullies always fall into the latter category. It's such a shame those people never grow up and move on from their schoolyard days, and continue to take pleasure in trying to harm others. <br /><br />Thanks for your thoughtful comment! <br />Lauren Gilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11870429911671320992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528768162650611653.post-73581858545586595742017-06-25T19:17:31.067-04:002017-06-25T19:17:31.067-04:00^^^ beautifully expressed. We all want that "...^^^ beautifully expressed. We all want that " real " connection while reading a story and you always deliver just that. Realness threeladsandonelass4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16339280455286884063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528768162650611653.post-36643506270126853002017-06-25T13:42:02.917-04:002017-06-25T13:42:02.917-04:00Maybe I am a weird reader. I read everything; all...Maybe I am a weird reader. I read everything; all genres. I particularly like male authors because of the way they write...they don't feel apologetic about the way it is done. I also read a lot of romance, but it is a guilty pleasure. It's something that makes my life easier, which is a probably a lack in my life. I do love romance. I am happy when I find an author that can write lyrically and still explore the romance of connections between people...impaired and maybe unlovable, but like all our true selves.<br />I feel sorry that anyone has to explain their writing process. I guess the critics aren't writing their own books, who really cares what they think. I am amazed by what people think they have a right to say to others. Personally, I don't care what they think...they should just move on and read elsewhere.<br />I deeply appreciate your writing, your words, your characters, your places that become real when I read them. What more can you ask than they become "real"? <br />I love...please carry on.L Ballnoreply@blogger.com