tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994548621354458694.post6746625182090010077..comments2023-10-10T07:43:15.439-04:00Comments on Tia Bach, Author: Books that Make You Go Hmmmm: #IWSG and ROW80Tia Bachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336780518125138789noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994548621354458694.post-88631018213698229202012-09-06T21:53:29.305-04:002012-09-06T21:53:29.305-04:00I love it when the comments make me want to write ...I love it when the comments make me want to write another post. I have a hard time not giving a book a fair shake, and sometimes I don't feel I've done that unless I finish it and look at it as a whole. I had a hard time getting into the Book Thief initially, and now it's one of my all-time favorite reads.<br /><br />Loved all your comments. Thanks!!Tia Bachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336780518125138789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994548621354458694.post-74224845406635397632012-09-06T19:47:14.024-04:002012-09-06T19:47:14.024-04:00I get this!
The not-so-well-written books make me...I get this!<br /><br />The not-so-well-written books make me fear that I'm no better a writer than what I may be reading.<br /><br />I admire your discipline and tenacity.<br /><br />And is there ever an above-water feeling with social media? Geeze. It takes all of my time!Notes from Maggie's Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988466982319140284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994548621354458694.post-3874047497362028362012-09-06T14:21:42.712-04:002012-09-06T14:21:42.712-04:00I am also of the "stop reading" when the...I am also of the "stop reading" when the book is really not good, or holding my attention. I like to tell myself that the book may just not be my "cup of tea", and let it go at that. I really need good characters and plot and a rather steady or building pace. My interest seems to disappear or become lost if they are missing.Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15926597921523807422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994548621354458694.post-57555921934155840832012-09-06T07:53:47.319-04:002012-09-06T07:53:47.319-04:00You are not the only one! I find myself watching f...You are <b>not</b> the only one! I find myself watching for those errors in my own writing and praying I can do a better job. So, yes, reading excellent fiction has an effect on me but reading poorly written fictions has a much more profound impact. Could it be in a good way though? Are we growing and learning what <i>not</i> to do as writers? I have no answers to that...<br /><br />On a happier note, if there's a book of mine you think you'd like to read/review, let me know. You know where to find me, hon!!<br /><br />WRITE ON!Jo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994548621354458694.post-44635855236358253902012-09-06T05:53:11.191-04:002012-09-06T05:53:11.191-04:00You're not the only one:) however it was by re...You're not the only one:) however it was by reading books I didn't like that inspired me to give it a go - sure my book was better even if never coming up to ones like Book Thief and Night Circus- (I do always finish a book once I have started:) there may be a gem nestled in there somewhere!)<br /><br />keep smiling:)alberta rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132420168908365099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994548621354458694.post-2880265778139073332012-09-05T18:48:45.231-04:002012-09-05T18:48:45.231-04:00I tend to be more of the school that says 'wel...I tend to be more of the school that says 'well, I know I'm writing better than that'.stuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388674850920848503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994548621354458694.post-18355499609922658802012-09-05T17:48:54.024-04:002012-09-05T17:48:54.024-04:00I'm with Ruth, I don't finish books that I...I'm with Ruth, I don't finish books that I'm not enjoying. Too many books to enjoy, too little time. ;-)<br /><br />I think this must be the month for major insecurities....finding a lot of us being REALLY insecure this time around.Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994548621354458694.post-29268868213089188612012-09-05T14:40:13.751-04:002012-09-05T14:40:13.751-04:00I'm not sure I have the same experience you do...I'm not sure I have the same experience you do with reading - maybe somewhat. The problem I've been having lately is that it makes me angry, not insecure. <br /><br />I've gotten my hands on several books that ranged from mediocre to downright bad, and they weren't self-published. In fact, some where from well-known publishers and were part of a series! Grrrrr. And they're turning away MSs I *know* are better?! GRRRRRRR!<br /><br />Okay. I'm calm now. :P<br /><br />About your goals, good for you. And I feel the same way about social media. I never feel caught up. I still haven't gotten back to my Google reader. :\<br /><br />Anyhow, it's good to touch base again. I enjoy my visits here, even if I don't get to come as often as I'd like. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994548621354458694.post-83262268805435060342012-09-05T13:04:06.318-04:002012-09-05T13:04:06.318-04:00I fear I don't even finish books I don't l...I fear I don't even finish books I don't like anymore, so they can't have that effect on me! :) Sorry to hear you're feeling insecure, and I hope it gets better soon. But congrats on the good work on the test mile! <br /><br />Have a great rest of the week. :) <br />Ruth Nestvoldhttp://ruthnestvold.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com