tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post7556927797629130737..comments2024-03-27T00:13:45.857-07:00Comments on Tote Bags 'n' Blogs: Olivia Kingsley: Readers Don't Like...Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583249444580245924noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-6571284215950198652011-11-30T07:15:48.521-08:002011-11-30T07:15:48.521-08:00Yes, I don't care for domestic violence of any...Yes, I don't care for domestic violence of any kind. I like books with romance, humor, adventure and a good mystery. Great blog!Michele L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15827059770508809460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-31260228256220140192011-11-29T04:06:48.452-08:002011-11-29T04:06:48.452-08:00I dislike excessive or unnecessary violence to peo...I dislike excessive or unnecessary violence to people or animals<br />excessive swearing, graphic details of death or death scene,annoying or really stupid <br /><br />REPETITIONLaurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-42855148313036172032011-11-28T13:28:42.796-08:002011-11-28T13:28:42.796-08:00Thanks to everyone who left a comment! Lee should ...Thanks to everyone who left a comment! Lee should be getting in touch with the winner of the giveaway soon. :)Olivia Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11721479442088494318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-20611979395802089922011-11-27T12:29:45.459-08:002011-11-27T12:29:45.459-08:00I love stories about athletes :)
My only condition...I love stories about athletes :)<br />My only condition is that the story has a happy ending and that I can feel for the characters - everything else is just a bunch of nonsense.hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737099435915018190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-4170700463086078112011-11-26T18:36:14.604-08:002011-11-26T18:36:14.604-08:00I've got no objection to any of those five th...I've got no objection to any of those five themes. I like a variety when I read so too much of one theme sends me looking for something different. I know I have read and enjoyed books with all those themes. Domestic violence is not romantic but a heroine or hero for that matter who has freed themselves of that situation is all right. I think the more variety out there the better.Kaeleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897964695988614355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-58193328029933974662011-11-26T09:47:49.208-08:002011-11-26T09:47:49.208-08:00marybelle, I'm sure most of it came from edito...marybelle, I'm sure most of it came from editors and agents at some point, but who knows what was said originally? I'm also wondering if it's sometimes used as an excuse for rejection when they're not sure what other reason to give.<br /><br />traveler, thanks!Olivia Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11721479442088494318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-82557839047758241082011-11-26T07:14:18.544-08:002011-11-26T07:14:18.544-08:00Your book sounds wonderful. Best wishes. A turn of...Your book sounds wonderful. Best wishes. A turn off would be an abandoned child.travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-75292095671460512852011-11-25T23:18:45.857-08:002011-11-25T23:18:45.857-08:00I wonder who makes up these lists. They obviously ...I wonder who makes up these lists. They obviously don't ask readers, because most would say that a great story is all important. I personally can't think of any particular dislikes.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-78448194638285909842011-11-25T19:44:53.528-08:002011-11-25T19:44:53.528-08:00Leni, I agree that variety is good. Unfortunately,...Leni, I agree that variety is good. Unfortunately, publishers, agents and even authors tend to play it safe and stick with stuff they know will sell well.<br /><br />Di, JK Rowling is a good example! I think there are lots of stories of hugely successful authors who were rejected like that early in their careers. I'm sure those publishers have been regretting it bitterly. :)Olivia Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11721479442088494318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-75664560116392246902011-11-25T15:39:45.944-08:002011-11-25T15:39:45.944-08:00I want Romance with an HEA. I don't like a sto...I want Romance with an HEA. I don't like a story to make me cry too much, like the death of a major or young character. I don't like a lot of blood & gore.<br />I hope writers won't be pulled off a story they really believe in because someone tells them it won't work or sell.<br />After all, JK Rowlings was told children's stories weren't the way to go by multiple Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621358091229477687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-5564314925151691302011-11-25T15:38:24.750-08:002011-11-25T15:38:24.750-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621358091229477687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-73516510738081072162011-11-25T14:51:22.424-08:002011-11-25T14:51:22.424-08:00I believe when authors stay away from certain topi...I believe when authors stay away from certain topics it does limit the possibilities of the stories that could be told. Mainly stories that they might even want to write. <br />I try not to say that I will never read a particular subject because I've done that in the past and loved the story. It's good to have a variety.<br /><br />lenikaye@yahoo.comLenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961563333055272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-4446168176076011562011-11-25T14:36:00.136-08:002011-11-25T14:36:00.136-08:00Margay, I agree, those are not elements I find rom...Margay, I agree, those are not elements I find romantic, either. I can't really think of any circumstances that would make rape or domestic violence forgivable.<br /><br />Glad you like the cover! :)Olivia Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11721479442088494318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-56650675678306154532011-11-25T13:26:47.135-08:002011-11-25T13:26:47.135-08:00Anything to do with rape or domestic violence woul...Anything to do with rape or domestic violence would be a turn off for me. If the hero hit the heroine, I'd throw the book against the wall.<br /><br />This sounds like a good story - absolutely love the cover!Margay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.com