tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039203649971747756.post3610265956484177142..comments2023-07-15T17:37:15.233+10:00Comments on My Reading List: Judging A Book By Its CoverMozettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16267731815392625679noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039203649971747756.post-25866815572827000452010-06-19T17:12:56.033+10:002010-06-19T17:12:56.033+10:00Carin: Yes! I do watch Merlin. It's a fun a...Carin: Yes! I do watch Merlin. It's a fun and great show. Being into the magics myself, I know what might have to do before he does it; and sometimes that can get a little boring. But otherwise, how young Merlin handles things is very well done!Mozettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267731815392625679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039203649971747756.post-73514214187996698662010-06-16T14:38:19.175+10:002010-06-16T14:38:19.175+10:00I had that experience with P.C. Cast. I read Marke...I had that experience with P.C. Cast. I read Marked and was so turned off by her that I refuse to read anything else she has written. Christopher Paolini had the same effect on me--he stole so much from other novels for Eragon that it kind of made me sick to read it. <br /><br />Do you watch the BBC version of Merlin? I know it's not accurate to Arthurian legend, but I think the show is super fun so I like it anyway!<br /><br />Anyway, I dropped by because I saw that you were interested in my event, <a href="http://littlebookish.blogspot.com/2010/06/event-update-book-read-round-world.html" rel="nofollow">Book Read 'Round the World</a>. If you would like to participate, I have the signup posted at the above link. I am definitely in need of an Australian blogger so I'd love it if you are able to sign up! I am also trying to arrange a special giveaway for people who participate in the event! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail me or contact me on my blog or through Twitter (@bowlieb).Carinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306757884348058544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039203649971747756.post-66081731643678492072010-06-15T09:45:38.752+10:002010-06-15T09:45:38.752+10:00The fortunate thing about this is that it hasn'...The fortunate thing about this is that it hasn't turned me off reading trilogies or saga as a whole. I just love reading those kinds of books.<br /><br />So, even if I'm not into Stephen Lawhead anymore, I do enjoy reading other genres and authors just the same.<br /><br />I missed out on Nano Wrimo in November. However, I find trying to write that much so stressful; so I stick to what I know with my writing... and I take so long to edit; and even then I'm not happy with my work. <br />I wish you luck with your writing. And hey, if you're worried about what your Dad's going to say, I reckon if it'll shock him, it's gotta be good! (but then, I like to shock people with my work..:P).Mozettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267731815392625679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039203649971747756.post-80902004578600849742010-06-15T02:24:26.766+10:002010-06-15T02:24:26.766+10:00I'm sorry you've had that experience. As s...I'm sorry you've had that experience. As someone trying to become an author, I hope I don't write anything that is so bad that the rest of my writing loses readership.<br /><br />I took a class in fiction writing in college which had a part where we'd critique each others' stuff. At least one or two of my short stories had a lot of bugs (not enough action to balance out the dialogue, not enough physical descriptions, etc.) in it, and I had trouble working out said bugs on a deadline. I was worried that all of my potential as a writer would be lost due to so many weaknesses in my writing.<br /><br />At least when I did Nano Wrimo in November, I didn't have to worry so much about quality as I did about getting in at least 50,000 words. This month, I'll have to edit like crazy so that it'll be ready for a free manuscript copy by the end of the month, making especially sure that there's nothing in there that I wouldn't want my dad to see. (He's going to want to see the novel, and there is the possibility of my being in the hot seat over different details, why I chose the plot that I did, etc.)Moderate Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14889172303312524950noreply@blogger.com