As a writer, I often ponder the
books I've kept over the years. Of
course, now that I have a Kindle, I can keep a ton of e-books, but these are
paperbacks and hard covers, taking up space on my bookshelves.
I
keep them organized by author. Just glancing at them as I write this, I know
what makes a story something I want to read over and over again. It's not just an author's ability to spin a
good tale; it's not just awesome description, or world building. Yes, all of those things factor in, but for
me it's all about emotion.
I
read and re-read books where I care about the characters. Bottom line.
For beginning writers, sometimes I think that's the hardest thing for
them to learn. No matter the genre -
historical or suspense, paranormal or western - it's the people who
matter.
I
love reading a book where I'm cheering for the character. I adore an author who can make my heart ache
as I read about the hero and heroine's love story, or problems. This, more than anything else, makes me keep
a book rather than giving it away or trading it in at the used book store. And I know there are certain authors who will
deliver this consistently with every story.
Some
examples of my auto-buy authors: Kristin
Hannah, Kristin Higgins, Barbara Samuel, and Lisa Kleypas.
What
about you? What element of a story makes
you want to keep the book and re-read it?
Who are your auto-buy authors?
Don't be shy. I might find a new
author this way!
6 comments:
My daughter introduced me to the quirky writings of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. The humour is incredibly infectious & the characters memorable.
I have quite a few auto-buy authors but a few of them are Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Diana Palmer, Susan Mallery, and Vicki Lewis Thompson just to name a few. I enjoy stories that drag you in and make you laugh and cry with it. I do like to read books over again.
Call it emotion, call it heart! If it
reaches out and pulls me into the story,
it stands a good chance of finding a home
on my keeper shelf. Auto-buy authors:
Anna Campbell, Mary Balogh, Stephanie
Laurens, Cindy Gerard, Kate Walker, Lisa
Kleypas, just to name a few!
I've got tons of auto-buy authors, like Jacuie D'Alessandro, Jenna Petersen, Gaelen Foley, Tracy Anne Warren, Samantha James and so many more!!! I really want a book with tender moments, some memorable lines (that I can share in my social network sites :D) and some bad ass action scenes.
my auto buy author : lisa kleypas, johanna lindsey, julia quinn, lila dipasqua, elise rome, darynda jones and many more
full of romance, humour, squeezing heart story, i love so much :)
My autobuys are Vicki Lewis Thompson, Kristin Higgins, Janet Evanovich, Shana Abe', Sophie Kinsella, Stephanie Bond, Michelle Bardsley, and many others. I love mysteries with a touch of humor, romance, and suspense. What draws me in is when the author writes with conviction, compassion and smarts. When the story zooms in a totally opposite direction from what you expect, I just love it! The author has to keep me on my toes guessing what will happen next! Excitement is the key!
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