tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post8656995483249838376..comments2024-02-19T02:15:50.134-06:00Comments on Lara Lacombe: IWSG - June editionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-42473366973958307162013-06-12T23:35:05.789-05:002013-06-12T23:35:05.789-05:00Oh, I really hope you make it to Surrey! [fingers ...Oh, I really hope you make it to Surrey! [fingers and toes crossed]!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-49141521912554579612013-06-12T19:36:57.132-05:002013-06-12T19:36:57.132-05:00Er, besides the time a friend, on finding I was wr...Er, besides the time a friend, on finding I was writing a romance, asked whether I had many 'heaving bosoms' in it?<br />I don't understand the need to denigrate either, no matter what the art. Of course we each have preferences. But if someone comes up to me - at a conference devoted to the trade, no less! - and belittles my genre, well, really, what are they trying to achieve?<br />On another note, still hoping to get to Surrey this year!<br />Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-14150369862551656212013-06-09T22:35:29.996-05:002013-06-09T22:35:29.996-05:00I don't mind at all when someone says they don...I don't mind at all when someone says they don't like romance. What bugs me is when they go on to say that romance is inherently bad and somehow 'less' than other genres. Like you, I try for a balanced response--"not all books are for all people" kind of thing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-65055849182935773702013-06-09T20:40:09.272-05:002013-06-09T20:40:09.272-05:00I haven't had this exact experience, but I hav...I haven't had this exact experience, but I have had to deal with some folks putting down books or music I like. In these instances, if forced to respond, I tend to say something along the lines of, "I take it you don't enjoy (insert thing here)," or, "Different strokes for different folks." If I sense the person may be relatively intelligent, I might add that, as a rule, I don't feel it's anyone's prerogative to abuse another's creative expression, though I respect folks pointing out what does/doesn't work for them about a thing, vs. simply panning it as "bad."<br /><a href="http://minalobo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Some Dark Romantic</a>Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-60331353711227723912013-06-06T23:04:36.517-05:002013-06-06T23:04:36.517-05:00Thanks, Melissa! I appreciate the comment. :)Thanks, Melissa! I appreciate the comment. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-35329565409983362942013-06-06T23:04:14.399-05:002013-06-06T23:04:14.399-05:00Hadn't thought of it like that before, but you...Hadn't thought of it like that before, but you're right! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-59255522853105899852013-06-06T10:08:45.504-05:002013-06-06T10:08:45.504-05:00Agree with SP. Romance gets a bad rap it doesn'...Agree with SP. Romance gets a bad rap it doesn't deserve. I'll be the first to admit there are some cheesy ones out there, but most of the romance novels I've read are pretty good. And many are outstanding.<br /><br />Don't let rude people get you down. Take pride in what you write. :)<br /><br />IWSG #123, until Alex culls the list again.<br />Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-34774803448777132382013-06-06T06:00:53.334-05:002013-06-06T06:00:53.334-05:00Sorry you've had that happen. Romance is a mu...Sorry you've had that happen. Romance is a much broader category than most people realize and it's one of the only categories that shows up in almost every other genre. I mean, almost every book has some element of romance or relationships right? S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-28360428342694947582013-06-06T00:26:48.046-05:002013-06-06T00:26:48.046-05:00I always love to talk to writers in other genres--...I always love to talk to writers in other genres--they have a different take on things and their genre tropes are not always the same as my genre tropes, so I feel like I learn a lot from them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-9914092001627775122013-06-06T00:25:57.341-05:002013-06-06T00:25:57.341-05:00That's so true--regardless of the sphere (writ...That's so true--regardless of the sphere (writing, other pursuits), there's nothing quite like the pain of being dismissed by a friend who's 'made it.'Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-12967177870120768972013-06-06T00:24:42.440-05:002013-06-06T00:24:42.440-05:00You're probably right--I hadn't considered...You're probably right--I hadn't considered that before. Next time I'll tell myself, "It's not me, it's them." :0)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-82953445934599447922013-06-06T00:24:10.500-05:002013-06-06T00:24:10.500-05:00Tell me about it--what's so bad about genre? ...Tell me about it--what's so bad about genre? I really don't get it. Just like I don't want to eat broccoli at every meal for the rest of my life, I don't want to only read literary or genre novels. Variety is a good thing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-5103125251785993992013-06-06T00:22:45.902-05:002013-06-06T00:22:45.902-05:00Criticism is always hard to hear, no matter how th...Criticism is always hard to hear, no matter how thick your skin. Good for you for taking a minute to cry and then moving on! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-31811059293367836232013-06-06T00:21:57.822-05:002013-06-06T00:21:57.822-05:00You are so right--'writer' means 'to w...You are so right--'writer' means 'to write' not 'to publish' after all. <br /><br />I think people are so quick to dismiss writers because they have a stereotypical image in their mind about the unemployed 'writer' who lounges around in pajamas all day, watching tv. What they don't understand is that those people aren't writers. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-59122379933525526052013-06-06T00:20:03.803-05:002013-06-06T00:20:03.803-05:00I'm sorry you have family members who don'...I'm sorry you have family members who don't think what you do is cool--if you ever need a boost, just drop on by! We have to support each other! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-21842903127033283812013-06-06T00:19:12.516-05:002013-06-06T00:19:12.516-05:00Aww, you're so sweet! And you're right--i...Aww, you're so sweet! And you're right--it's better to focus on the good than the bad, and on the fact that the majority of people will try something new.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-25944327420267696112013-06-06T00:18:19.210-05:002013-06-06T00:18:19.210-05:00I can't imagine how hard it would be if my fam...I can't imagine how hard it would be if my family and those close to me didn't support my writing--you have my sympathy and respect!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-73982149856467631852013-06-06T00:17:37.557-05:002013-06-06T00:17:37.557-05:00You're right--not every genre is for every per...You're right--not every genre is for every person. Which is part of what makes it so great, right? :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-8472046941141304092013-06-05T22:01:53.321-05:002013-06-05T22:01:53.321-05:00This is a hard one. I try never to ask/notice what...This is a hard one. I try never to ask/notice what genre authors I meet write. Usually, the nicest ones I've interacted with write things I'd never read, but the ones who write in or close to my genre can be abrasive. It's confusing...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-35512005630598814642013-06-05T19:22:30.926-05:002013-06-05T19:22:30.926-05:00I surround myself with amazing people like you. An...I surround myself with amazing people like you. And avoid the nitters. Like the plague. <br /><br />I think what I find more painful...is when I fall off the map of a former pre-published writer-friend who gets published. That hurts more than any stranger's comment ever could.Deborah Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582655689614863667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-84616985336931156932013-06-05T18:42:41.405-05:002013-06-05T18:42:41.405-05:00Putting others down to make yourself appear superi...Putting others down to make yourself appear superior...it's just so wrong and don't you let it get to you. Those people have bigger problems than to do with their writing abilities, imho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-40400738560728792332013-06-05T16:20:34.708-05:002013-06-05T16:20:34.708-05:00It is sad that there are those who truly believe t...It is sad that there are those who truly believe they're more special or at least better than other writers. Don't get it. I've had the same response from "literary" writers at retreats. Shocked the heck out of me that they somehow thought I wasn't worth getting to know because I write suspense novels. I've learned that the momentary feeling of inadequacy will and does pass quickly.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-68905597492973894102013-06-05T16:09:24.657-05:002013-06-05T16:09:24.657-05:00I haven't, as yet, had anyone tell me somethin...I haven't, as yet, had anyone tell me something negative to my face, but on my amazon reviews and other sites reviews I've had some that weren't wonderful. It does affect me, I can't lie about that. I just have to pick out what is good and remember they really had to search for something bad to say! I also have to take lots of deep breaths, cry sometimes, and go on. And I will never dismiss a romance writer!!! After all, romance is a full 50% of the entire book market! So let them scoff!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-79004471149698458012013-06-05T13:31:23.386-05:002013-06-05T13:31:23.386-05:00I have worried about the same dismissive reaction ...I have worried about the same dismissive reaction when I tell people I'm a writer. The immediate question comes 'so, what have you published then?', and when I say 'not much' they laugh as though I'm a fake. <br />But writing isn't just about the publishing part, it's also about the WRITING. I'm getting more comfortable and don't care anymore. I'm a writer and I'm happy. If they aren't happy that's their problem.Heather Muskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401981352369837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-86488082481564549892013-06-05T12:37:05.395-05:002013-06-05T12:37:05.395-05:00That's just mean is what it is :(
Don't le...That's just mean is what it is :(<br />Don't let them get you down. Don't do it Lara! lol<br /><br />Unfortunately for me, there are a lot of family members who constantly make people feel bad for attempting to follow their dreams. I could see them totally rolling their eyes and laughing behind my back about me becoming an author... if they knew. I chose not to share anything with them because I don't need the negativity. Count me in for the Kumbaya :DSK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.com