tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.comments2023-09-26T12:36:17.432-04:00Room to WonderRichard Pietershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15119243765999481889noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-40080534362314287742015-04-20T20:51:41.243-04:002015-04-20T20:51:41.243-04:00It isn't my review. It's a review posted a...It isn't my review. It's a review posted about my book. My point was the same question you ask in posting it (and not to trash what is basically a nice review or to trash the reviewer, who must have felt the warning was necessary. Therein lies the question.)<br />Richard Pietershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119243765999481889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-43945576852165052992015-04-20T19:37:50.623-04:002015-04-20T19:37:50.623-04:00I don't understand the point of your review. D...I don't understand the point of your review. Do you also point out heterosexual characters/romance in a book? Or is it that you find gay characters abhorrent and 'unnatural'. Just seeking clarification as to whether this is a point which distracts from the literary merit of the work or simply your own prejudices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-54771735201479845002014-04-14T19:17:42.886-04:002014-04-14T19:17:42.886-04:00My drive to work is too short and I'm always w...My drive to work is too short and I'm always with my partner, in conversation, so that's not good for me. Movies? Yes. We're movie freaks here, and they often spur thoughts and ideas. I tend to write as though I'm seeing what I'm writing on screen (big or small.)Richard Pietershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119243765999481889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-90979259405988523842014-04-14T19:13:45.914-04:002014-04-14T19:13:45.914-04:00Yup, cooking is good. Getting on the road I can ra...Yup, cooking is good. Getting on the road I can rarely do, but it's very good. Cleaning? Well, come on over. my dust and cobwebs are piling up. :)<br />Richard Pietershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119243765999481889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-76797291662153834662014-04-14T17:02:09.772-04:002014-04-14T17:02:09.772-04:00Driving to work usually gets me close to where I n...Driving to work usually gets me close to where I need to go with my writing. Though watching movies, most of the time something that has nothing to do with my genre, will get me there faster.E. M. LaBontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333612996629616323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-84351819838882814732014-04-14T15:59:00.071-04:002014-04-14T15:59:00.071-04:00Cook, clean, take a road trip with the radio blari...Cook, clean, take a road trip with the radio blaring ... T.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11719361269817168474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-49873612447173060912013-07-12T20:38:05.733-04:002013-07-12T20:38:05.733-04:00Cool, Jeff (assume that's your name.) I see yo...Cool, Jeff (assume that's your name.) I see you reply to a lot of blog posts. Look forward to reading your work as well. Richard Pietershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119243765999481889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-67139929071839573832013-07-12T19:27:47.102-04:002013-07-12T19:27:47.102-04:00Hi, Richard, I'm looking forward to reading yo...Hi, Richard, I'm looking forward to reading your work. I've got a story in Double Edge as well!JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-92134850849010846502013-03-06T21:20:58.008-05:002013-03-06T21:20:58.008-05:00T.J., yes, I agree about being yourself on social ...T.J., yes, I agree about being yourself on social media. I've enjoyed making "friends" on FB, both writers and others. I don't do much on Twitter. Too much too fast. Maybe I'll get the hang of it. But you're right. We do have to jump in and navigate the waters. I just have hard time with the concept of "branding" ourselves, learning to market our posts using SEO, etc. But I'm pretty much not worrying about it. I just, as you say, get on to make friends, follow friends and others, and stay current and maybe visible. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.Richard Pietershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119243765999481889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-17663327989104911622013-03-06T20:57:35.913-05:002013-03-06T20:57:35.913-05:00Good points :) I don't see it as "brandi...Good points :) I don't see it as "branding." Mostly I'm just me. But I also look at it as networking. Pure and simple. I've "met" some great people - published, aspiring, and not having a bloody thing to do with writing - through social media. And it has actually been very helpful, not only to myself but also for others. For example, I am now followed on Twitter by some pretty prestigious agents. I don't go on and on about my writing, etc. We share laughs, but I NEVER pitch on any of my social medias unless in a contest - and then I make sure and put it out there that is why. Meantime, I've learned quite a bit. It helped me land a job IN publishing, even if I am still trying to publish myself. <br /><br />It is a huge maze to navigate, has its own pitfalls, and one must remember once on the internet, ALWAYS on the internet. But I also have a great round of people there to cheer me on, and let me cheer them.<br /><br />As with all things, gardening, writing, etc - it's all about learning :)T.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11719361269817168474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-7495664342954239972013-01-05T00:30:43.389-05:002013-01-05T00:30:43.389-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.odisha real estate, Properties in Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Real Estate Properties, flat for sale in Bhubaneswar, Apartments in Bhubaneswar, Real Estate in Bhubaneswarhttp://www.findmyspace.in/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-67425116331407098432013-01-05T00:14:33.526-05:002013-01-05T00:14:33.526-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.septorinoplastihttp://www.yakupavsar.com/septorinoplasti-burun-nefes-darligi.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-22143136092880616832012-12-24T06:37:00.569-05:002012-12-24T06:37:00.569-05:00mind-blowing mind mapping applications you posted ...mind-blowing mind mapping applications you posted here and i used 2 of them, but i like the mind genius.I am pretty much pleased with your good work. You put really very helpful information<br /><a href="http://www.yakupavsar.com/burun-estetigi.html" rel="nofollow"> Burun Estetiği </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688461059190669550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-60390886839675639322012-12-01T00:23:39.828-05:002012-12-01T00:23:39.828-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Rinoplastihttp://www.yakupavsar.com/burun-estetigi.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-84139863737494525282012-11-16T09:59:11.701-05:002012-11-16T09:59:11.701-05:00Kizlik, I'm not worried. Happiness is not a de...Kizlik, I'm not worried. Happiness is not a destination but finding joy in the jounery. <br /><br />Estetik, I'm glad you found the post encouraging. Thank you. It can be difficult steering a course in the ever shifting, overcrowded world of social media and publishing, where we're encouraged to define ourselves narrowly. We are larger than that.Richard Pietershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119243765999481889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-90594715725655403852012-10-02T12:36:35.609-04:002012-10-02T12:36:35.609-04:00I feel that way too, Angie. The authors I love I&#...I feel that way too, Angie. The authors I love I'd follow into any genre, and the blogs I follow are because I love the voice/attitude of the blogger, so it seems to me I'm following the author, but then, as Jean says, the author is the brand. So has Rowling made a mistake by breaking out of her established brand? I follow, for example, Nathan Bransford, at first because he was an agent with not only great industry insight but a terrific way of addressing any topic. Now that he's an author, I frankly don't care about his middle-grade books, but I still read him. I've never read any of Chuck Wendig's books, but I love his blog because of his voice. One day I'll pick up his work because of that, but I only know of his brand as "terribleminds" and not a fiction genre. Maybe I should stop reading about branding. We are who we are, after all. Or are we?? LOLRichard Pietershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119243765999481889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-75471054364178761402012-10-01T16:13:05.664-04:002012-10-01T16:13:05.664-04:00I think the author needs to be the brand not their...I think the author needs to be the brand not their book. I follow authors. If I like their voice and style, I'll follow them wherever they choose to take me regardless of genre because I know they're reliable. This allows me to explore genres and subjects that I may not have read on my own. Angie Sandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942189316705391288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-4085328808210316292012-09-25T21:19:44.301-04:002012-09-25T21:19:44.301-04:00True. But do we, how does she, address her "t...True. But do we, how does she, address her "tribe" as a writer of adult fiction, when she's established her brand as a YA fantasy writer? It helps, no doubt, that she has a huge following, many of whom will follow her, but what about those of us who don't yet have that following? Not expecting a pat answer. But there's the rub. ;)<br />Richard Pietershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119243765999481889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-81001082980621391302012-09-25T21:03:17.578-04:002012-09-25T21:03:17.578-04:00Are we human or are we brands? Both!
Think of JK ...Are we human or are we brands? Both!<br /><br />Think of JK Rowling (brand). The issue with her new book is that it doesn't fit her brand because her brand is Harry Potter. Or, YA books. Or YA fantasy. Not adult fiction. But she's just human. A writer who wants to write something different this time around.<br /><br />That's my two cents.Jean Oramhttp://www.jeanoram.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-7391299186494534322012-06-14T09:33:00.706-04:002012-06-14T09:33:00.706-04:00Uhm, I have a copy printed out and lying in my bas...Uhm, I have a copy printed out and lying in my basement.Richard Pietershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119243765999481889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-24832322865513553842012-06-14T08:01:51.179-04:002012-06-14T08:01:51.179-04:00OK. So the novel is written. And, we can buy it wh...OK. So the novel is written. And, we can buy it where?Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493985878539421016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-75769676339318898462012-06-01T14:43:02.150-04:002012-06-01T14:43:02.150-04:00Right, Angie. I think often our fears signal where...Right, Angie. I think often our fears signal where our greatest rewards/treasures are found, if we face them, challenge them, and keep chipping away.Richard Pietershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119243765999481889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-8073619188374953012012-06-01T14:22:50.762-04:002012-06-01T14:22:50.762-04:00I'm afraid of heights, but I force myself to c...I'm afraid of heights, but I force myself to climb 100ft ladders and rappel off the side of buildings because I'm afraid. I refuse to be a slave to my fears. <br /><br />Social media= HUGE, anxiety inducing squeemishness. But, the connection I forge with my audiences gives me the courage to perserve.Angie Sandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942189316705391288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-55233445512752799682012-05-19T20:09:19.083-04:002012-05-19T20:09:19.083-04:00Love this post. So lovely to hear your voice agai...Love this post. So lovely to hear your voice again so strong.The Adventure Continueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03054381901024782478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326497511724983857.post-26898410791554318882012-03-31T11:22:24.808-04:002012-03-31T11:22:24.808-04:00Intriguing short story idea. I hope you do finish ...Intriguing short story idea. I hope you do finish it. I'd like to read your take on it. =)Joyce Alton / @joycealtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06201548593592822776noreply@blogger.com