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The house hunk read one of my books in the last few days and we had a lot of discussion about the book. He wanted to know why...why...why? Basically, he was not pulled in to any part of the story. I think in the final analysis, it was the genre. Those of us that write in the paranormal/fantasy/sci-fi genres know there will be readers that will never be attracted, never enjoy our books simply because they aren't contempories.
For myself, a contemporary is my least favorite genre--probably because I want a story that challenges my imagination. I believe I write stories that challenge me and that's why I enjoy the writing process. When I'm no longer challenged, then the story just stops--which is probably why there are certain stories that are languishing on my computer half finished.
What is your standard for a keeper? Is it because you enjoy the characters? The story? Why?
anny
I like complicated stories with complicated characters it takes a while to get to like let alone understand...you know, sort of like life
ReplyDeleteInteresting question. I would say in the end it's the characters who make a book a keeper - although even decent characters aren't enough to make me hold onto a bad book.
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