This One's For The Readers

I read a lot of different authors and enjoy different genres and subjects. So I would not have a problem following an author outside of my usual reading scope, for the most part. I do have my limits. I don't like horror, ghost stories, or extremely erotic books. Not to say there aren't some really great authors out there who write these types, and write them very well. I am a self proclaimed WIMP when it comes to scary books or movies. And as far as erotic stories, I would rather read a book that left some of the romance to my imagination. So, although I love an author I would most likely not be interested in reading their books in these categories. With every rule there are exceptions, right? Here are mine...

I would have to rethink my previous statement if Sidney Sheldon, while alive, ventured out of his genre to explore some more extreme ones. However, if Hemingway wrote in any one or all of these categories I would, without a doubt, read them. Partly out of curiosity of how he would approach the subjects, but also because any author that can keep me completely engrossed in books about ex patriotism and war has earned my loyal following.

Of course this is only my opinion. I would love to hear your thoughts on this. I have asked many questions about writing. Now I have one for all of us readers...

Are you strictly a genre/subject reader or would you follow an author no matter what they wrote?

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts and time!

Kristin : )

Back To Writing: New Ideas

Ok, It's time for some talk about writing. I have been posting a lot of reviews lately, which I have really enjoyed, but realized I haven't actually talked for a while. So here's a quick run down of what I have been doing.

• Still waiting on word from the film producer about The Truth Lies in the Dark. If you haven't entered my Book 2 Movie contest hop on over to my contest page and leave a comment. It's that easy, and there are many prizes planned.

http://kcscontests.blogspot.com/

• Almost finished (less than 100 pgs. to go) on my WIP. I hit a lull in my writing. Not sure if it was because I didn't like the story direction, had a hard time switching back and forth from marketer/promoter of my first book to writing this one, or if my self doubt was trying to sabotage my creativity. Most likely it was a mix of all of these and a sprinkling of family responsibility. But I found my writing mojo and am now whipping through my WIP. How did I find it? A had a new idea for a book. This idea came on fast and furious; the entire story outlined (in my head) in two days. I can't wait to start it, but have made a deal with myself that I can not until I have finished my WIP. Believe me it's a hard bargain. This story has been a challenge and part of me wants to take it out back and shoot it with flaming arrows. The other (rational side) wants to see it to the end. This brings me to a question for all you writers out there.

What do you do when a great idea hits and you're still working on something else?

Do you?

A. Stop what you're doing and start the new idea?

B. Finish what you're working on and hope the new idea doesn't loose it's shine?

C. Work on both simultaneously?

I am curious what your answers will be. I will be discussing this more in a guest blog I am doing for author Leah Braemel on August 19. ( http://leahbraemel.blogspot.com/ )

Make sure you stop over there and catch my conversation with myself :) Yup, that's right, I said with myself.

Take care and keep writing!

Kristin : )