tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post7590679765407676886..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Welcome Revell Author Laurie-Alice Eakes!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-1784077730984451892013-01-31T03:05:40.504-05:002013-01-31T03:05:40.504-05:00My general pedantry can be a pain when I read hist...My general pedantry can be a pain when I read historical novels, especially Medieval ones which I am prone to tear to shreds without mercy if given cause. <br /><br />There is one series I have recently taken a liking to called 'The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton' about a 14th century surgeon who solves murders in Oxofordshire, and has Christian themes or ideas in it- as well as English Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806974885775295349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-17104586325055914802013-01-31T03:00:08.996-05:002013-01-31T03:00:08.996-05:00I have seen your Laurie's novel on Netgalley, ...I have seen your Laurie's novel on Netgalley, about the only outlet from which this Brit can still get hold of free review copies of books now:( Might have to request it. <br /><br />I have only relatively recently expanded my horizons to Regency/novels set in the 18th century. I used to be strictly Medieval and sometimes sorely disappointed. <br /><br />Obvious research errors I have to English Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806974885775295349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-71255279070941331772013-01-30T22:42:03.422-05:002013-01-30T22:42:03.422-05:00Great post, Laurie Alice. Though I've read a f...Great post, Laurie Alice. Though I've read a few good ones, I'm not crazy about Amish books. I don't really care for books where the hero and heroine spend most of their time sniping at each other. To me, that's contrived conflict.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-77285656753215426032013-01-30T20:42:25.449-05:002013-01-30T20:42:25.449-05:00Deb, if someone's plotting that book right now...Deb, if someone's plotting that book right now, all I can say is that the overly adorable child had better be a shapeshifting vampire. C.J. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026386802434435296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-57351674347677534352013-01-30T14:35:20.213-05:002013-01-30T14:35:20.213-05:00It's verycool you saw Carpenter. Lots of peopl...It's verycool you saw Carpenter. Lots of people have. Nice to have the Heartsongs in bookstores.<br /><br />I love going home to the hometown books, I confess. Not that I would ever want to go back to my hometown, and some authors just do such a great job of it It wins me every time. I also like best friends realizing they're in love. Reading one of those right now and am thoroughly Laurie Alice Eakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362132572312007135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-80392621178746431762013-01-30T13:57:20.790-05:002013-01-30T13:57:20.790-05:00Excellent compilation, Laurie Alice!
It's fun...Excellent compilation, Laurie Alice! <br />It's funny how we can all agree on basics, but its still that elusive magic in the way a story is told that makes it work, or not. Tapping into that, for me, as a writer, that's my goal!<br />BTW, I spotted one of your Heartsong releases... "The Carpenter's Inheritance" I think, at Walmart a few weeks back! How cool is that?Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-82152530111359167442013-01-30T13:50:31.258-05:002013-01-30T13:50:31.258-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-44870603618973671832013-01-30T12:50:18.097-05:002013-01-30T12:50:18.097-05:00Hey, look! it's Heather! thanks for stopping i...Hey, look! it's Heather! thanks for stopping in.Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88743166729452908652013-01-30T12:49:34.443-05:002013-01-30T12:49:34.443-05:00C.J. You know that someone is plotting THAT book r...C.J. You know that someone is plotting THAT book right now or will. <br /><br />Susie - In my role as contest judge I see a lot of contemporaries where the heroine comes home reluctantly and has to face the ex boyfriend. I groaned when I saw the plot! But- if I avoided them all, I would have missed a few of my favorite books like Suzie's NO SUBSTITUTE and Tina Radcliffe's OKLAHOMA REUNIONDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-2045169986740554232013-01-30T12:33:22.461-05:002013-01-30T12:33:22.461-05:00Very interesting! Like Deb, I followed this conver...Very interesting! Like Deb, I followed this conversation earlier and thought about it, but kept my opinions to myself.<br /><br />But let me hereby declare that I like stories with widowers who need a mama for their kids. I also like marriage of convenience stories. If I see a title that leads me to think the plot is one of these, I'm eager to pick it up.<br /><br />One thing I don't likeSusanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88028760713824961322013-01-30T12:07:00.731-05:002013-01-30T12:07:00.731-05:00I took it upon myself to go deep into the blog and...I took it upon myself to go deep into the blog and get rid of all that annoying spam. Hopefully, I didn't delete any "real" comments.<br /><br />I have certain tropes and settings and plots I prefer over others, but like Deb, it really all comes down to execution. Now it's easier for me to find a good book if it hits the right buttons for me. I'm more likely to try it beforeC.J. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026386802434435296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72487785493822660732013-01-30T09:17:24.829-05:002013-01-30T09:17:24.829-05:00Yes, I agree with many of these dislikes. What I L...Yes, I agree with many of these dislikes. What I LIKE would include plots I can't see coming miles away, characters I want to spend more than one book with, and believable dudes who act like guys and not best girlfriends. Great post, Laurie Alice!Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89964554903618999302013-01-30T08:41:31.104-05:002013-01-30T08:41:31.104-05:00I'm sorry for the mess. We have been spammed t...I'm sorry for the mess. We have been spammed this morning.<br /><br />Laurie Alice, I always think of you when I hear anyone mention Georgette Heyer! <br /><br />We've all discussed the 'new reader' who, having been raised on high action, high drama entertainment and video games (include toys that make all the noises we used to have to make for them...) now has the choice of far Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-31904604846590630352013-01-30T07:37:07.929-05:002013-01-30T07:37:07.929-05:00Debra, I have tried every genre I can think of, an...Debra, I have tried every genre I can think of, and have yet to find a book that's a ppealing in a couple of them--horror, erotica, police procedural--and honestly don't understand why one particular genre is popular despite having liked one or two books in it myself. The rest I tried were....boring.<br /><br />Some plot flaws, not the best writer can overcome. My least favorite GeorgetteLaurie Alice Eakesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-68526210097058531632013-01-30T05:47:11.309-05:002013-01-30T05:47:11.309-05:00I watched this conversation on a loop we are both ...I watched this conversation on a loop we are both on and thought about it for awhile. I'd have a hard time pigeonholing a dislike because a great storyteller can make up for some of these things. I've had to read stories I didn't care much for in the first chapter or two, and then found myself caught up and nearing the end!<br /><br />For every theme or genre I'd generally pass, Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com