tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post2176667055505267397..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: SHE READ ...HE READRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-68501028998674108082013-03-21T19:45:30.380-05:002013-03-21T19:45:30.380-05:00Alex:
None of the men I work with read. Only one o...Alex:<br />None of the men I work with read. Only one of male friends reads. Reading is a dying art. Most who read Hemingway these days, outside of college, are females. Who would have thought Hemingway would become Chick Lit?<br /><br />D.G.:<br />I'm all for a strong female character which is why I am drawn to Mercy Thompson. Sandra just coughed "Xena!" :-)<br /><br />I am constantly reading non-fiction books myself. I am currently reading a book on the history of the Orient Express.<br /><br />Hilary:<br />I hope you get a chance to read soon. If you like urban fantasy, I would suggest Mercy Thompson's MOON CALLED.<br /><br />Jeremy:<br />Trolls were about today but it is tomorrow apparently when they will come visiting! Ouch!<br /><br />Susan:<br />I was drawn to the cover of MOON CALLED and the inside book blurb hooked me.<br /><br />I enjoy mysteries and non-fiction myself. Your husband's reading tastes mostly match mine. :-)<br /><br />Wendy:<br />Thanks for the compliment. Yes, if you have romance in your life, reading about just seems tepid!<br /><br />Shelly:<br />I hope you have enjoyed the ending of THREE SPIRIT KNIGHT. The end of reality gets a bit intense! :-)<br /><br />M PAX:<br />I read mostly Sci Fi, fantasy, and mysteries -- then anything goes with non-fiction. Thanks for visiting and commenting!<br /><br />Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-68559918101988991952013-03-21T16:46:00.392-05:002013-03-21T16:46:00.392-05:00A lot of my fans are men. But I don't read rom...A lot of my fans are men. But I don't read romance myself unless a friend wrote it.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-54297399345433834322013-03-21T16:19:04.494-05:002013-03-21T16:19:04.494-05:00Not much for erotica or romance. Its too corn dogg...Not much for erotica or romance. Its too corn dogged for me. I read man books...girl books. I read a lot of Indie and newbie authors.<br /><br />I'm almost done with Three Spirit Knight.<br /><br />Hugs and chocolate,<br />Shellyshellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-21778843451218564192013-03-21T16:02:16.004-05:002013-03-21T16:02:16.004-05:00I read pretty much everything, except erotica/roma...I read pretty much everything, except erotica/romance. Poking my eyes out with a spoon would give me more pleasure.<br /><br />Good post, Roland :)Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-58678859518018536732013-03-21T13:35:12.037-05:002013-03-21T13:35:12.037-05:00No erotica here, either. My husband reads science...No erotica here, either. My husband reads science non-fiction, Game of Thrones-like books, other world. He does not pick up a book that is clearly a "woman's book".<br /><br />I read mysteries, Irish fiction, children books, and more.<br /><br />If it is well-written and intelligent, the book should be able to transcend gender bias.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-17135641690192339612013-03-21T13:19:21.902-05:002013-03-21T13:19:21.902-05:00luck sent, no worries... i don't know anyone i...luck sent, no worries... i don't know anyone i trust, so it's a darn trust thing... though i really want to see some of my works to print/ebook... have a safe no trolls kind of day!Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-83768584927153730182013-03-21T12:55:44.566-05:002013-03-21T12:55:44.566-05:00Hi Roland .. no erotica for me .. I just enjoy a g...Hi Roland .. no erotica for me .. I just enjoy a good variety of books - I love this post = could be a really good novel!<br /><br />I shall get to read properly fairly soon .. I hope .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-45217070658583439762013-03-21T11:16:11.236-05:002013-03-21T11:16:11.236-05:00Yes, I know men who read fiction and non-fiction b...Yes, I know men who read fiction and non-fiction by both genders. Not many, mind you. In waiting rooms, women are the ones frequently reading novels.<br /><br />Perhaps some women ONLY read erotica, (you read what you need or what you enjoy). But, that's not me, my tastes are more eclectic. <br /><br />Romance stories appeal to many females, but women also like wizardry, fantasy, and science fiction. In today's climate, women want to read about a strong female character - she doesn't have to be a superhero, but she does have to use her brain.<br /><br />I read some nonfiction books, generally on a subject I want to learn more about. (Art, cities, history, people)<br />D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-50550619773230535492013-03-21T10:49:48.438-05:002013-03-21T10:49:48.438-05:00My wife doesn't read erotica.
Some of the men ...My wife doesn't read erotica.<br />Some of the men I know don't read, and those that do often read a mix of fiction and non-fiction. So do I.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-93038874295544822013-03-21T09:19:38.510-05:002013-03-21T09:19:38.510-05:00Mildred:
Like you, I like the romance in my novels...Mildred:<br />Like you, I like the romance in my novels (those I read and write) to have realistic feelings and no violence to the partner!<br /><br />I think all of us live in a world with teeth -- and we like to read of adventures where the protagonist bears the scars honorably -- and deals out a few of her or his own! :-)<br /><br />Jeremy:<br />You may have to find an editor who will edit for you. If you make each chapter like a short story with its own start/middle/end, it may help you edit yourself.<br /><br />I read a great many non-fictions myself ... for research, for just fun of learning, or for reading the letters of men and women whom I respect.<br /><br />I will wing your auto to you as soon as the work madness resolves ... it may resolve ugly -- wish me luck! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84917977788583888232013-03-21T09:05:59.692-05:002013-03-21T09:05:59.692-05:00I read many reference-styled books about entertain...I read many reference-styled books about entertainment/science... I find I learn more about stuff when it's a short quick passage, I have a really short attention span. I once thought I might just be a "dumb" [not the right word], but I realized I just cannot read novels... though a great short story, yes. This might be why I find I cannot edit my novels, my brain just doesn't hold the interest... I have books I have on my shelf that I plan to read, I just have to stop playing with this string called "life".<br /><br />I think I went off topic, but your post seem to invokes my response... which I believe is always your point. Stir us up!<br /><br />Jeremy Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-5229187528849207622013-03-21T08:59:29.774-05:002013-03-21T08:59:29.774-05:00BTW, I do read nonfiction, all kinds. Some of the...BTW, I do read nonfiction, all kinds. Some of the scientific stuff requires that I check out other sources til I can gain a bit of understanding.Mildred R Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859939075587298735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-58967204135270680632013-03-21T08:48:23.320-05:002013-03-21T08:48:23.320-05:00I don't read the romance novels very often. T...I don't read the romance novels very often. Too "fairy tale" for me. I'm more the action type, with some of the realities of life.<br /><br />My life is more how you describe Mercy Thompson. I try to write characters based on how I live. Once, a family member asked how I write about sex. Very important.<br /><br />I write about it as how I view it-a part of life, mostly normal, very little kinky stuff. That's based on my belief of respecting your body.Mildred R Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859939075587298735noreply@blogger.com