tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post8339740789912407410..comments2023-10-25T03:45:03.077-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Watery Tart: GenreficationHart Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-43347133586613044272011-03-20T06:37:53.490-04:002011-03-20T06:37:53.490-04:00There's a definite overlap between what I like...There's a definite overlap between what I like to read and what I write.<br /><br />I confess to being a total genre-hopper, though romantic elements and writing for a (predominantly) female audience are common to most of my stuff.<br /><br />I liked your point about not wanting to tackle certain genres because the required knowledge makes them too much hard work. There are books I love reading because of the wonderful research that has obviously gone into them...but it's only in certain areas that I want to spend my energy on that much research.Adina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-88056213243006844202011-03-19T16:13:41.566-04:002011-03-19T16:13:41.566-04:00Hi Hart - Interesting post! I have read a tonne of...Hi Hart - Interesting post! I have read a tonne of chick-lit over the past 7 years, and this is what keep coming back to in my writing but...<br />I have become totally lazy with my reading habits so sometimes wonder if I got out of my chick lit rut whether I'd end up writing something else - any books you'd suggest? I posted today to try to get a list of suggestions together,<br />Thanks for the inspiration!<br />LxLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-63612440033900155822011-03-18T19:30:23.133-04:002011-03-18T19:30:23.133-04:00I like books that have a little of everything cont...I like books that have a little of everything contain within the over all genre – okay not every single thing – but suspense, mystery, romance in a historical fiction or horror, suspense, drama in a fantasy.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-81026269433177138222011-03-18T16:32:47.067-04:002011-03-18T16:32:47.067-04:00Before trying to write I read mostly mystery, sups...Before trying to write I read mostly mystery, supsense, legal thrillers, chick-lit, but NO fantasy or paranormal. My first stab at writing? Paranormal romance. So now I read that. And I'm getting into dystopians. christyerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-22083393027415354492011-03-18T16:04:37.170-04:002011-03-18T16:04:37.170-04:00The type of stuff you love reading scares me too m...The type of stuff you love reading scares me too much! Just the pictures on this post are scaring me...<br />*shivers*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181241692016438730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-45910309826859208592011-03-18T13:17:05.715-04:002011-03-18T13:17:05.715-04:00Read: (Russian) Classics, thrillers, nonfiction
W...Read: (Russian) Classics, thrillers, nonfiction<br /><br />Write: Crime, nonfiction.<br /><br />Not much overlap. It would be kind of difficult for me to write Russian classics >:D<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Cold As Heaven</a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-15548578345532062782011-03-18T12:45:10.427-04:002011-03-18T12:45:10.427-04:00What I like to read varies with my mood. Sometimes...What I like to read varies with my mood. Sometimes I like poetry, at other times I crave action and thrill, then sometimes I like erotica. It really is wierd but depending on the time and how I feel,I'll go looking for something to read that fits those cravings.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-23398063396190563152011-03-18T12:24:49.875-04:002011-03-18T12:24:49.875-04:00But you know what a blabbermouth I am... I already...But you know what a blabbermouth I am... I already TOLD everyone! :D<br /><br />I'm sorry... Love's Secret Sniper??? BAH HAHAHA!!! :D *snort* lurv it...<br /><br />And what you do write is divine--but don't forget your garden cozies! :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-4597669640807909122011-03-18T11:29:04.678-04:002011-03-18T11:29:04.678-04:00I like a fairly good range of things, but I am SO ...I like a fairly good range of things, but I am SO picky it limits the reader in me. I tend to stick to fantasy, mythicals, some sci-fi if done properly (in my eyes) and some dystopian. I can't read romance for the sake of romance. Like you, it needs to be a secondary plot for me to enjoy it because it is more realistic. <br /><br />Does it overlap? The fantasy and mythical do yes. Obviously my imagination gets away from me (you saw that scary post about going into a forcfield bubble under the sea) but I've harnessed it for the most part. The part of writing I have the most trouble with is romance. My characters are gun slingin, steely eyed killers...no wonder romance doesn't come easy. <br /><br />Yes, I tried to swim it, got about 300 feet out and realized Google was wrong ;) I should have tried the canoeErica Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047782756627025143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-56883574651485501792011-03-18T11:28:45.940-04:002011-03-18T11:28:45.940-04:00Madeline-I look forward to that! Is it G?
Ted-I h...Madeline-I look forward to that! Is it G?<br /><br />Ted-I haven't. Are you recommending?<br /><br />Diane-HA! The exception!<br /><br />Laura-Yeah--I love that growth piece. Sounds like I would like your books!<br /><br />Alex-funny that you don't like the technical stuff!<br /><br />Elizabeth--Oh, my idea needs to wait until I've outlived a couple people... at least for publishing. I don't want to hurt anybody...<br /><br />Jenny-thanks so much for linking me! It sounds like a great topic!<br /><br />Mary-I often LOVE classics, but typically find them as hard as literary--sort of depends on the author.<br /><br />Sarah-so interesting that you stick in the speculative end almost exclusively. <br /><br />Ha! And another fantasy-oriented Sarah! What are the odds, do you suppose?<br /><br />Jenny, I bet when you get your writing legs under you you could...<br /><br />Hannah-I can actually get along with that kind of violence, too. And I'd love to hear your full dissertation on it!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-21294834856264712492011-03-18T10:53:12.060-04:002011-03-18T10:53:12.060-04:00My favorites to read are similar to yours. I adore...My favorites to read are similar to yours. I adore things dark and twisty. I do appreciate violent horror if it's done well. There's a very fine line between gore for gore's sake and tasteful gore. Ha! That sounds funny but it's the difference between say, Pan's Labyrinth (beautifully violent) versus Saw (violence for shock value). Then there's the whole commically gory movies like, Shaun of the Dead and Army of Darkness which I love love LOVE!. My comparisons always end with movies...huh. <br /><br />And I'd love to say more but this commment is becoming way too long. This would have been a great blogfest. If you REALLY want me to go on, you have my email. ;)Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-21427171010281915422011-03-18T10:31:54.172-04:002011-03-18T10:31:54.172-04:00I love sci-fi (reading and watching on the telly a...I love sci-fi (reading and watching on the telly and sci-fi films) but I would never dare write one!!! Ever!!! I just don't have the confidence to pull one off!!! <br /><br />But I read most anything!!!!! Even Romance!!! Especially if there is lots of NAKEDness involved!! Yay! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-24763938037995481192011-03-18T10:18:31.143-04:002011-03-18T10:18:31.143-04:00I primarily read fantasy and I honestly couldn'...I primarily read fantasy and I honestly couldn't imagine writing anything else. I'm glad some people feel comfortable with multiple genres, but it's not for everyone. Some people only have that passion for one genre.Sarah McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10985261436020635823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-32141002171414755502011-03-18T09:35:38.256-04:002011-03-18T09:35:38.256-04:00i jump around to most speculative fiction genres, ...i jump around to most speculative fiction genres, but not so much outside of that.<br />Though i do have a good idea for a romance i've been sitting on for years...Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-55154205335761416472011-03-18T09:20:04.747-04:002011-03-18T09:20:04.747-04:00Mystery, suspense, thriller with a recent mix of s...Mystery, suspense, thriller with a recent mix of sci-fi.<br />Mostly I'll try anything but I'm not a romance fan. And the classics everyone LOVES, I will leave on the pile every time.<br />I believe anything you read influences your writing even in ways you don't realize.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-15919484314531269312011-03-18T09:09:09.895-04:002011-03-18T09:09:09.895-04:00I agree with every single one of your choices, and...I agree with every single one of your choices, and why you made them.<br /><br />Right now I'm moderating a two part panel in our Writing Matters series about Literary vs. Genre Fiction--Real Distinction or No Difference At All?<br /><br />I'm gonna reference this post, thanks, Hart...Jenny Milchmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410805792044518458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-5782691692187647342011-03-18T09:06:53.970-04:002011-03-18T09:06:53.970-04:00Just FYI (and not like you have any extra time at ...Just FYI (and not like you have any extra time at all!) but I hear through the grapevine that dark family sagas (a la "The Thornbirds") are the next big thing coming down the pike...Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-12536574933892432412011-03-18T08:58:23.110-04:002011-03-18T08:58:23.110-04:00I read and write science fiction, but I don't ...I read and write science fiction, but I don't care about the technical crap either. Also read fantasy and thrillers.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-77698110877235977912011-03-18T08:52:48.018-04:002011-03-18T08:52:48.018-04:00Hmm...I don't read or write literary. It bores...Hmm...I don't read or write literary. It bores me. I love reading and writing fantasy, sci/fi, paranormal, thrillers. One thing I've noticed in my writing - no matter the genre, my characters experience growth. I guess I write quest, as opposed to adventure.Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-22076529934972753612011-03-18T07:45:04.774-04:002011-03-18T07:45:04.774-04:00Odd that I grew up reading Anne McCaffrey (sci-fi ...Odd that I grew up reading Anne McCaffrey (sci-fi and fiction) and then ended up writing realistic YA fiction. Not sure there is a connection...L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-31993953702040326172011-03-18T07:31:35.925-04:002011-03-18T07:31:35.925-04:00Yes, Ender's Game was great. Have you tried Ol...Yes, Ender's Game was great. Have you tried Old Man's War by John Scalzi?Ted Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-62469962711448185732011-03-18T07:03:44.146-04:002011-03-18T07:03:44.146-04:00Suspense, mystery, and the dark end of YA sounds l...Suspense, mystery, and the dark end of YA sounds like a great combination. I'm going to be writing on this subject as one of my A-Z blogging posts. I agree about not feeling knowledgeable about the historical. :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-91264744685103415932011-03-18T06:43:48.900-04:002011-03-18T06:43:48.900-04:00Jessica- Ha! I DID forget literary fiction... I s...Jessica- Ha! I DID forget literary fiction... I sort of feel like several genres can be done in a literary way but mostly I'd classify them as higher level family or chick lit and I love reading them, but know I can't write them.<br /><br />Cassandra-And another category I missed! I'm not really a fan of non-fiction because there seem to usually be holes in the 'plot' though done well, there are exceptions. Makes total sense, though, that you like writing what you like reading!<br /><br />Al, hopefully you'll get to that time when you can write the other books you like!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-67952715413501511842011-03-18T06:11:04.499-04:002011-03-18T06:11:04.499-04:00I read almost anything.
So far I mostly write hist...I read almost anything.<br />So far I mostly write historical fiction.<br />I have a couple of ideas for sci fi and fantasy. But given I have no idea when I might get to them.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-80365160978731586322011-03-18T04:14:17.694-04:002011-03-18T04:14:17.694-04:00I admit I hadn't thought of the connection bet...I admit I hadn't thought of the connection between what I read and what I write (shows you how my brain works at the moment), but I enjoy biographies and autobiographies, especially of strong women, and memoirs. I like reading about people who have somehow lifted themselves above whatever was holding them down. And I like writing about my life. Go figure!Ca88andrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17879934869193810319noreply@blogger.com