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Comment on Karina Fabian–Six Rules for Worldbuilding by Carol A. Strickland

Carol A. Strickland — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:08:51 +0000

Great rules! I read so many books where one or more are broken, which usually comes about the same time my commitment to reading the book is as well. Coincidence? Not a bit. A writer wants a reader to “fall into” their world, and an inconsistency will kick them right out.

And no one should EVER use that “As you know, Bob,” dialogue. Recently I ran across a book (one from the Big Six) whose heroine often used this awkward kind of infodump with her sister. She actually said something along the lines of, “As you know, Sue, we’re sisters,” and proceeded from there! Yeek!

It’s also good to note that not just f/sf novels have to worry about world-building. A novel set in modern-day, normal New York City has its own world to build for its characters to inhabit. A historical novel set in Regency England has a different world to set up. With the f/sf stuff the world-building just tends to be a little more blatant.

Comment on Karina Fabian–Six Rules for Worldbuilding by Carol A. Strickland

Carol A. Strickland — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:08:51 +0000

Comment on Karina Fabian–Six Rules for Worldbuilding by Karina Fabian

Karina Fabian — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:18:35 +0000

Thanks for hosting me today!

Comment on Ghosts of a Different Pallor–Justine Graykin by C. Lee McKenzie

C. Lee McKenzie — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:31:39 +0000

Came from Book Blogs to say hi and follow your blog. Loved your post about using your own ghosts in a ghost story.

Comment on Tick Tock! Tick Tock! by P.G. Shriver

P.G. Shriver — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:07:34 +0000

I love Dean Koontz! I agree this wasn’t one of his best, but it was still awesome! He does have a way with story telling!

New Follower and I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award! See rules on my site: http://pgshriver.blogspot.com/

Have a great weekend! PG

Comment on 5 Myths About Writers and Writing by Justine Graykin

Justine Graykin — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:29:25 +0000

Great post! It’s enough to make me weep sometimes, the misconceptions that come out of the mouths of new and wanna-be writers. The general public also suffers under the illusion that if your book hasn’t been published (or has, but isn’t sitting there on the shelf with the best-sellers) that it must be lousy. They have absolutely no clue how many great books and excellent writers suffer in obscurity because of the intense competition and major obstacles writers face.

Or, how many of you have had some naive soul come up and say, “You’re a writer, aren’t you? I’ve got this great idea for a novel. You can write it, and we can split the profits.”

Comment on GHOST HAND – Ripley Patton, Author by Roxanne Bland

Roxanne Bland — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:48:22 +0000

I’m pleased to report that Ripley’s Kickstarter fundraising drive has been successful!

Comment on Magic in the Land of Thermodynamics by andrea hetlsley

andrea hetlsley — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:09:38 +0000

I am your newest linky follower:) here is my blog site: http://andreaheltsley.blogspot.com
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Comment on About by Balticon is for Lovers « Ben Rovik

Balticon is for Lovers « Ben Rovik — Mon, 28 May 2012 22:59:38 +0000

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Comment on The Return by Ben Rovik

Ben Rovik — Mon, 28 May 2012 22:49:42 +0000

Hi Roxanne! I feel just the same way, now that I’m back from the Con! Glad to hear your readings went well. It was fun being on the Science/Magic panel with you on Friday night. I’ll look forward to following what you do next!

-Ben Rovik
Author of Mechanized Wizardry
Dirty Wizards. Mechanical Knights. A Little Idea That Changes The World.
benrovik.wordpress.com