tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post1036290776620769870..comments2023-09-17T07:46:57.550-05:00Comments on Charity's Writing Journey: A Little Clarification--Geocaching and SendekCharity Bradfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-56972237915214938382011-04-23T13:28:12.313-05:002011-04-23T13:28:12.313-05:00Please forgive Rogue Mutt's comments. I've...Please forgive Rogue Mutt's comments. I've come to understand that he was placed into a box labeled "Do not open after the 1930's". He has no idea who Rihanna is, no idea what Skype is, and I'm sure has never played a game (le gasp) of Angry Birds in his life. Although I admit that I did not know what geocaching is, I bow to your superior knowledge of such nerdy things as if a defeated opponent in Midway's reboot of Mortal Kombat ala Liu Kang with the white lotus sign of respect.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-7178068428136601122011-04-22T21:07:16.750-05:002011-04-22T21:07:16.750-05:00That's unfortunate about your genre misunderst...That's unfortunate about your genre misunderstanding. It's be worth going back over your posts to find out how that may have happened, since you want it to be absolutely clear when it comes time to market it.<br /><br />That Geocaching sounds interesting though. I didn't know that it was a world wide pastime.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-10658510185506843842011-04-21T19:25:21.866-05:002011-04-21T19:25:21.866-05:00I get where you're coming from. The genres see...I get where you're coming from. The genres seem to be changing and I want to know where they are coming from in the first place and who is in charge of changing them. I'm blaming the agents. Not to be mean of course or controversial for that matter, it simply seems logical to change the genre to trick the readers. haha! Seriously though, I write all kinds of genre but have recently been querying a Paranormal Romance. I was reading blogs and following events on WriteOnCon and discovered that my genre was being called several things. I only know this for sure because the examples were obviously paranormal romance but being called other things. And by the way, Steam Punk? Really? Whew! I think you should rant, or I should, haha!<br /><br />Now for Geocashing, there is a ton of that going on in my area and I think it's awesome. <br /><br />Hang in there, you'll pull your words together. No fear.Patricia A. Timms-McGeheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08989800584001861716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-86105743812779452242011-04-21T15:32:17.930-05:002011-04-21T15:32:17.930-05:00Sounds like my kind of story.Sounds like my kind of story.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-20528233014172903052011-04-21T14:29:12.424-05:002011-04-21T14:29:12.424-05:00Yep, Rogue Mutt, scavenger hunting with GPS. Exact...Yep, <b>Rogue Mutt</b>, scavenger hunting with GPS. Exactly!<br /><br /><b>Sierra</b>, I think looking for an agent that handles both genres is a great idea. If that doesn't work, I think we should stage a revolution! My goal in writing this novel was to convince my friends who don't read sci fi that it could be accessible to them. I think sci fi thrillers would appeal to several of them as well. Good luck!Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-2021190557296194322011-04-21T14:10:42.321-05:002011-04-21T14:10:42.321-05:00First, geocaching is so cool. My friends and I are...First, geocaching is so cool. My friends and I are totally trying to set up a double date to go soon =)<br /><br />Second, I also really worry about defining my writing into a genre and how that will fly with agents and publishers. I tend to write thrillers with a strong science aspect (or science fiction suspense novels?). I have a hard time since some of my stories are more science fiction and some are more thrillers, but all of them have both elements. Right now I'm hoping to find an agent who represents both and go from there.Sierra Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364930724666386832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-22295851945857069012011-04-21T13:21:28.280-05:002011-04-21T13:21:28.280-05:00So basically geo-caching is a scavenger hunt with ...So basically geo-caching is a scavenger hunt with GPS. Treasure hunting for the new millennium!PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-29397019114475222862011-04-21T11:08:53.205-05:002011-04-21T11:08:53.205-05:00Huntress, I can see your problem. I think Contempo...<b>Huntress</b>, I can see your problem. I think Contemporary Fantasy fits well with the wip I read. It's hard though. Why do they have to fit us in a box? Yeah, yeah, I know they need to know where to put our books on the "shelf". I want a shelf titled "Something New"Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-72761799889320575132011-04-21T10:48:46.135-05:002011-04-21T10:48:46.135-05:00@Michael *still laughing*
@Charity
I love the sci...@Michael *still laughing*<br /><br />@Charity<br />I love the sci-fantasy genre. Very unique and it describes Sendak to a 'T'.<br /><br />I've got a problem with the consarn, blankety-blank differences between Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Contemporary Fantasy.<br /><br />Since I write fantasy set in the real world but not necessarily in a city setting, I've decided to go with the last term but really, make up your mind People.<br /><br />Thankx for the geo-caching explaination. I could have Googled it but having you explain it was way more fun.Huntresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-18561592521593874202011-04-21T10:34:39.278-05:002011-04-21T10:34:39.278-05:00Michael, I agree. Because I read all kinds of diff...<b>Michael</b>, I agree. Because I read all kinds of different stuff my writing reflects that. It's like saying "you can only be a mom, nothing else." Revolt! Rebel! Pull yourself out of that box!Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-18782651984790879492011-04-21T10:31:33.191-05:002011-04-21T10:31:33.191-05:00Now you listen here missy. You are not allowed to ...Now you listen here missy. You are not allowed to expand the box in which we firmly entrench you. If it is sci-fi then you must abide by the small 1" x 1" box that we put you in. None of this rubbish about putting fantasy in there or young adult or not young adult or speculative fiction or urban fantasy (God forbid) how could you? You betrayer of words?!<br /><br />Just kidding :P I hate genre boxes, categories, and rules in general.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.com