tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post5025406793621214503..comments2023-11-03T04:40:00.257-05:00Comments on Author Jennifer Shirk's Me, My Muse and I: In a Research Frame of MindJennifer Shirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-89182990741845798702009-04-27T18:53:00.000-05:002009-04-27T18:53:00.000-05:00I love reading for research, particularly when I a...I love reading for research, particularly when I am yearning to write in a new genre or I want to put a little twist on the genre I already write in. When I am not reading for research (or pleasure), I read for inspiration and motivation. Nothing makes me want to work on my own novel more than reading something really good.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-12518418779447887152009-04-27T15:22:00.000-05:002009-04-27T15:22:00.000-05:00I agree with Stephanie. I think part of what make...I agree with Stephanie. I think part of what makes Bella who she is, is that she doesn't freak out when she finds out he's a vampire. <br /><br />I loved the books. I can't say really what makes them stand out and appeal to so many, but I wish they would bottle it so I could buy some!MsSnarkyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433129988001574898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-83279353001183848352009-04-27T12:41:00.000-05:002009-04-27T12:41:00.000-05:00I think one of the big points to Twilight was how ...I think one of the big points to Twilight was how she didn't freak out. If you read on, maybe you'll see what I mean...or maybe I'm freak. Maybe both?<br /><br />I didn't like how obsessive they both seemed, but we have the adult world view...remember when you're a teenager and how we put our lives completely on hold to be with a boy? I think she did an excellent job of getting into the teenagers psyche. After all, if she didn't, it wouldn't be the phenomenon it is right now because no one could relate!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140468214545352325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-52809634720933436462009-04-27T12:12:00.000-05:002009-04-27T12:12:00.000-05:00I read the series, save breaking dawn. Odd I know....I read the series, save breaking dawn. Odd I know. Anyway, read them many moons ago and found them entertaining. I have to admit they are lengthy and drag on in some places. BTW, I think this is the week I do your Amazon review. FIngers crossed for spare time... And I loved your novel!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-45337258986445947332009-04-27T08:52:00.000-05:002009-04-27T08:52:00.000-05:00Oh, I'm always reading for research. Part of a wri...Oh, I'm always reading for research. Part of a writer's world, I believe. So much fun, isn't it!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-36862513872719051902009-04-27T08:21:00.000-05:002009-04-27T08:21:00.000-05:00Keep hoping for something big to happen. Maybe it ...Keep hoping for something big to happen. Maybe it will. <br /><br />The thing I don't like about the Twilight books is that Bella puts her entire life on hold once she meets Edward. What are her goals? Nothing. She just wants to be a vampire so she's with him. Forever.<br /><br />Is this what you'd want YOUR daughter to do for some guy? Me, neither. >;PCynhttp://www.cdyates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-344378112862131712009-04-27T08:20:00.000-05:002009-04-27T08:20:00.000-05:00I didn't think I'd like the books, but I did. I wa...I didn't think I'd like the books, but I did. I waited awhile but couldn't resist when Rae wouldn't quit talking about them;) I felt like they could've done so much more with the movie. I hope they put more effort into the next one.Chelle Sandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813658527826989105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-16904719121157898892009-04-27T07:47:00.000-05:002009-04-27T07:47:00.000-05:00I actually thought the first book was a pretty fas...I actually thought the first book was a pretty fast read. Not great writing, but good storytelling. There's little reason to read beyond book 1, tho.Kristen Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984459504977637298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-41358341491673992462009-04-27T07:32:00.000-05:002009-04-27T07:32:00.000-05:00I have a hard time reading outside of my genre! I ...I have a hard time reading outside of my genre! I love historical and so mostly read it! But I am planning to read the books of all of my blogging friends (even your new one!), so I guess if one of my friends ends up writing a vampire story at some point, I 'll try to read it! Who, knows maybe I'll actually like it? :)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-3324231880848963532009-04-27T07:27:00.000-05:002009-04-27T07:27:00.000-05:00I'll be honest: I struggled to get through this bo...I'll be honest: I struggled to get through this book. I liked the movie better. I'm curious as to what you think. It does speed up, kind of.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-22098060020037776592009-04-27T06:57:00.000-05:002009-04-27T06:57:00.000-05:00I've had the book in my hands a half-dozen times a...I've had the book in my hands a half-dozen times and always put it back on the shelf. I'm curious, but obviously not enough to actually read...yet. :)<br /><br />I'm currently reading a Lisa Kleypas for "research"...you do believe it's not strictly for pleasure, don't you? Hmm?<br /><br />Hope you have a lovely Monday!Sarita Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236262575377618259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-81515254958546912032009-04-27T06:45:00.000-05:002009-04-27T06:45:00.000-05:00That's what disappointed me about the movie. Bella...That's what disappointed me about the movie. Bella was like, "You're a vampire. Oh, okay."<br /><br />I can understand the popularity of the series with teens, but after reading J.R. Ward's big, sexy, urban, grown-men vampires, Twilight seemed like Mary Poppins.<br /><br />Every time I start "reading for research" I get so into the story, I forget all about what I'm supposed to be studying. When I started Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series, that was way intention, but I'm on Book 6 and they are so fantastic that I haven't taken note the first ...Chicki Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866110558880351017noreply@blogger.com