Comments on: Love Sells Books

By: kathleenirenepaterka

kathleenirenepaterka — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:39:17 +0000

In reply to jtailele. Joanne, thanks for the wonderful praise about Eleanor and Claire from my novel THE OTHER WIFE. Lord knows I didn't have much praise for myself while writing the manuscript... but knowing it makes readers happy makes me plenty happy too!

By: donnaeve

donnaeve — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:20:36 +0000

In reply to Kathryn Craft. You're welcome! :)

By: Kathryn Craft

Kathryn Craft — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:38:57 +0000

In reply to Charity Paschall. This is great, Charity. Sometimes writers are so keen to create conflict and flawed characters that they forget they need to be admirable enough to hang in there with for a whole novel (or series)!

By: Kathryn Craft

Kathryn Craft — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:37:09 +0000

In reply to A. Victoria Mixon, Editor. "A fantabulist’s dream"—well put, if any of the conversations I've had with Scott are an indication!

By: A. Victoria Mixon, Editor

A. Victoria Mixon, Editor — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:04:53 +0000

In reply to Erin Bartels. How marvelous to see Scott Wilbanks and his Lemoncholy Life of Annie Astor mentioned here! I worked with Scott on his second novel (in progress now), and he has become a dear friend--charming, humble, hilarious. The end of Lemoncholy does, indeed, resolve all the crazy situations--and in the most marvelous way. His mind is a fantabulist's dream. :)

By: Charity Paschall

Charity Paschall — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 01:26:08 +0000

This is a great post. I have always said that in order to sell something, you have to believe in it (love it). My current favorite character is Kate, the heroine from my Heart of Courage series (yet unpublished and unfinished). She rises to the challenge even when she could turn the other way and look out for her own interests. I also love Lorraine, the main character in my speculative fiction story (yet unnamed and unfinished); the fairies in my children's books are pretty awesome as well. I know there will be people here who tell me to find my niche, but I cannot imagine not sharing each of these stories. I feel a deep connection and love for each of these characters and stories.

By: Kathryn Craft

Kathryn Craft — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:21:44 +0000

Everyone lights up when talking about a true love or passion. It makes you want what they have, right? Thanks for sharing your experience writing a female POV. Christopher!

By: Kathryn Craft

Kathryn Craft — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:18:29 +0000

In reply to C. K. Crouch. Haha: "politely delete." Great strategy!

By: Kathryn Craft

Kathryn Craft — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:16:35 +0000

In reply to ProfeJMarie (Janet Rundquist). Agreed, Janet. Word of mouth means everything. And I don't compare books I rate, either, but try to appreciate each on its own merits.

By: Laura Drake

Laura Drake — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:12:07 +0000

In reply to Carol Bodensteiner. Carol, I loved Wild, too. The people who said she was stupid, never tried to run away from their pasts!