tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post3948063914979258684..comments2023-03-24T08:58:36.736-05:00Comments on The Righteous Perverts Pulpit : UnderestimatedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11792118060585784111noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-38845678602909477562013-03-23T13:13:28.226-05:002013-03-23T13:13:28.226-05:00I think what pisses me off the most is that I am m...I think what pisses me off the most is that I am more and more disappointed with the latest books in series I love because they've been "watered down" and some of them just don't make sense anymore or are not as well written. The reasons I got sucked into the series I read, regardless of the genre was because of the way the author writes, their passion, the characters and the story lines. When any of this changes due to editor or publisher pressure it takes away from the amazing work the authors do. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383152730111567117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-29867348242973737112013-03-23T09:10:21.281-05:002013-03-23T09:10:21.281-05:00I think you are smart to ease yourself into the cr...I think you are smart to ease yourself into the crazy world of publishing your books. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792118060585784111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-42106417525785976932013-03-23T09:09:21.614-05:002013-03-23T09:09:21.614-05:00I get having several pen names for different genre...I get having several pen names for different genres but I think they should post all their names in one place so that the reader can decide what books they want to buy and not miss some just because they are not in the know.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792118060585784111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-12997205294813619022013-03-23T09:07:49.535-05:002013-03-23T09:07:49.535-05:00I applaud you for not signing with one publisher. ...I applaud you for not signing with one publisher. I think authors have more potential to make money by working with several publishers and even doing self-publishing. This also frees them up to write the stories they want to write not what the publisher wants.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792118060585784111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-28034136735968821752013-03-23T00:54:58.412-05:002013-03-23T00:54:58.412-05:00I just have to say that this was excellent food fo...I just have to say that this was excellent food for thought. I've taken the first baby step on what I hope(and dream?) will be a long writing career. And my second step is an almost 180 from the first but I couldn't not take it. If I hadn't it would have left a burning "what-if?" in my gut. I have no idea if it will pay off or not, but taking the step felt awfully good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-6635237996471721802013-03-22T20:00:23.297-05:002013-03-22T20:00:23.297-05:00Very well said. I love reading all types of books,...Very well said. I love reading all types of books, sometimes different genre's at the same time. As long as it is well written I will probably like it. I'm positive I've missed some books from my favorite authors because I don't know their other pen names and YES that is a shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-35885721139831928162013-03-22T19:30:13.508-05:002013-03-22T19:30:13.508-05:00This actually just became an issue for me, when I ...This actually just became an issue for me, when I had to decide whether or not to sign on as an exclusive author with one particular publisher. I decided that giving up the right to use my pen name on ALL of the books that I write wasn't going to work for me. The problem is that exclusivity-while being more lucrative-can also be stifling. If an author has time for 3 pen names I say good on them, but I sure don't! And I fully intend to write every story that smacks me upside the head, even if it's not something certain publishers are looking for. Who's to say it's not the "Twilight" of my career? You raise a great point about people reading everything, because one of my favorite types of books to read are real life crime mysteries, which are on the other end of the spectrum from what I write. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-19990918905928065102013-03-22T03:34:48.022-05:002013-03-22T03:34:48.022-05:00I usually will private message an author to check ...I usually will private message an author to check and see if they have a pen name but a lot of times I can read a book and the authors voice comes through enough that I can tell if it is someone that I already read. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792118060585784111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-16985553758320506942013-03-21T23:13:44.053-05:002013-03-21T23:13:44.053-05:00Totally agree with you and it drives me nuts about...Totally agree with you and it drives me nuts about the pen names ok so use a pen name to distinguish between different types of books but let me know cause as a consumer of books if I like an author I will buy all their books regardless of genre because the reason I like them is they are writing a good well put together storyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347790953841822473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-10265456226407563512013-03-21T19:21:01.011-05:002013-03-21T19:21:01.011-05:00I agree Cherie,most of the time I don't know w...I agree Cherie,most of the time I don't know what I will like till I read it so how in the hell will someone else know. A strong fan base is important to an author and sometimes I feel like we have been abandoned when an editor or publisher starts to try and rewrite an authors work just to sell more books. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792118060585784111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-68574656065175514322013-03-21T19:15:06.956-05:002013-03-21T19:15:06.956-05:00I agree I have noticed that a lot of series get we...I agree I have noticed that a lot of series get weaker as they progress instead of getting stronger like they should. I have heard from a lot of authors about how their publishers or editors tell them to change major plot lines because they won't sell well. I love it when I can get my hands on a manuscript before an editor messes with it. I do believe that editors are necessary but they need to let the author's voice be heard in the story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792118060585784111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-21725965974438333052013-03-21T15:57:45.665-05:002013-03-21T15:57:45.665-05:00I agree I have a appetite for books and yep most a...I agree I have a appetite for books and yep most are of the romance genre but don;'t try to guess my likes or dislikes. First you would not survive in the Cherieverse and second how do I even know what I like until you give me the chance to try. Have some faith in us and we will pull through. We had to take a chance to read the first book that hooked us into the quicksand trust us to take more journeys with you too. The pen names really confuse me too, I am coming over to NOLA Rt in, so what happens if my author with the two pen names can only sign one authors stuff, so not fair to a DF like me. Cheers for the voice you give to real problems Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409288536442706390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057912797982506792.post-18611026190432371392013-03-21T15:50:56.837-05:002013-03-21T15:50:56.837-05:00Amen, Sister! I also thoroughly enjoy reading MAN...Amen, Sister! I also thoroughly enjoy reading MANY genre's of books and I am just as excited to read a non-fiction book as a fiction book IF IT IS WELL-WRITTEN. There are several series that I have felt have been "watered down" as the series progressed, and I read news from the author that they were responding to publishing pressure or reader feedback. I know that books are meant to sell, but I am always sorry when an author's unique voice is muffled by capitalism. I appreciate your discussion of this topic!Tracey Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06406309947566025991noreply@blogger.com