Howdy! I'm new, and I'm trying to get a feel of the people on the board. I wanted to see who writes what. Apologies if I'm repeating another thread.
What's your genre?
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I'm currently writing a fantasy, but I've done romance and multicultural/women's fiction in the past. So far fantasy is the hardest thing I've ever tried. There are days when I think "CRAZY" me. Then there are moments when a sentence comes together...
What kind of writing do you enjoy most, elisabeth? If you tell us, we may find some common ground for discussion.
As for me, I only write stupid fishin' stuff fit for the creel.
As for me, I only write stupid fishin' stuff fit for the creel.
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I'm not sure, either... but on the off chance it is: I write historical faction. With long passages festooned with smut.
With long passages festooned with smut.
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My genre? Pain...
I write non-fiction (political/economic/social theory) and what I would describe as a psychological drama/thriller, though I fear publishers and agents may describe it as crap. We shall see...
I write non-fiction (political/economic/social theory) and what I would describe as a psychological drama/thriller, though I fear publishers and agents may describe it as crap. We shall see...
I write mostly historical romance, but with the occasional contemporary, and even a little erotic romance thrown in.
I like to mix it up a little
I like to mix it up a little
Well, I love reading non fiction, especially about history and the Middle East. I prefer journalism to fiction. My current library books are all non fiction. When I do read fiction it's from time of Jane Austen to John Steinbeck, so I have to confess, I haven't really read a lot beyond that. The last gothic novel I read was Frankenstein. I have never read a romance novel, I've read one detective novel, and the only fantasy novel I've read is Lord of the Rings.
I love David Sedaris and Sarah Vowell. Sarah Vowell is the reason why I started writing non school related essays. So, I guess my genre is (hopefully) humorous essays, despite the garbage on my blog. In high school I wrote comedic plays. I still love writing plays and skits.
Do I come off as a total snob? That's how I'm reading it. Sorry!
I love David Sedaris and Sarah Vowell. Sarah Vowell is the reason why I started writing non school related essays. So, I guess my genre is (hopefully) humorous essays, despite the garbage on my blog. In high school I wrote comedic plays. I still love writing plays and skits.
Do I come off as a total snob? That's how I'm reading it. Sorry!
I'm not sure, either... but on the off chance it is: I write historical faction.
You had me at festooned.
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I am still searching for a home. I used to write horror but I am losing a taste for it. Now I am writing just about anything that comes to mind. I read all genres…so it could end up being anything!
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I primarily write horror/dark fantasy fiction, and sometimes the occasional poem. I also do a monthly column for Absolute Markets.
Stop right there! Well, I don't mean you should really stop reading there, but Steinbeck is one of my favs of all time.
His son, Thom, published a book recently. The physical resemblance to his father is uncanny:
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steinbeck's been a big influence. cannery row, the moon is down, and pastures of heaven steinbeck. not so much east of eden. not that i wouldn't give a couple fingers to write something as good as e of e (besides the two i type with), but i'm a sucker for the simple stuff.
And in that list, not a mention of Mice? We'll have to saddle us a Red Pony to find The Pearl in search of Tortilla Flat in God's Country to arrive at the simple stuff.
Poor Steinbeck never gets his due, even after winning that Big Award and all.
