Lisa Arbitrary - AttentionIsArbitrary M/M Blog’s Comments (group member since Sep 11, 2012)

Lisa Arbitrary - AttentionIsArbitrary M/M Blog’s comments from the Brandon Shire Fan Group group.

Thanks guys :)

Wow, I've missed a lot here. I had a not-so-fun root canal yesterday and haven't really got back on track yet. Lots of catching up to do...READING!!! For now, I'm following the discussion.

Welcome JM! I hope you'll jump into the Afflicted discussion.

**Taps foot while trying to patiently wait for Damon's Hard Head.

Have you all already read A Solid Core of Alphaby Amy Lane? It was written last year, has high ratings and I'm sure everyone's already read it, but if not, you really should. It's a romantic mm sci-fi that just hit all the right marks for me.

I'll post a review tonight.

Are there gay versions often? Please post links ;)

My .02 is based on the FF relationship in Queer as Folk. I didn't quite finish the series but what I remember about that particular relationship was I didn't really care for how the women were portrayed. I often find that is true in many of the books I read (regardless of genre). It's pretty easy for me to not like female characters in general. I think it's a girl thing. Or maybe just a me thing. I find female characters are:

Too soft.Too strong. Too whiny. Too masculine. Too one dimensional.Too awesome. Too pretty.Too thin.Too perfect.

Okay, wait I think that list strayed into some sort of self doubt corner of my brain, but anyway, you get what I mean. I just have a hard time letting a woman get to me. I'm trying to wrack my brain and come up with a female character that I do like (idolize). I read something recently where I commented on how much I liked the female secondary character. I'll have to go look her up. Anyway, it's rare.

I don't recall Hunter being so imaginative throughout the book as he is at the beginning of the first chapter. He seems to assume or make-up a lot about "Frank". It shows his intelligence but also surprised me in this second read, that he imagined so much. Later in the book he seems much more connected to the moment and reality.

I found it funny that he asks Frank if he is a writer. Frank outwardly describes the scene but there is so much going on inside of Hunter's head. It's pretty cool to watch.

I would say that's just fine Baba. Do we have a plan, or are we just gonna go for it and discuss it here?

I found this news article about the theft. It breaks my heart but the organization seems to have a good outlook. As a FL resident (which is where the charity is located), I'm going to see what I can do to help. There really aren't any GLBT groups in my area. So, maybe I'll make this one mine.

http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/...

No problem, that's sort of what I thought and why I asked first.

You can't blame me though for wanting to share. It's GREAT!

;)

Hey Brandon, can we share the link on twitter? Or would you rather wait for a bit yet?

I know this only went out to subscribers, so I wasn't sure, so I didn't post it.

I am a total sucker for Dillon and Hunter. The excerpt just pulled me right back into the story. I have tummy twinges and everything.

I wish it was raining right now.

Geez, rarely does the blurb give me butterflies, but this one did. Sounds great!

Ack! Meeeeee tooooo Baba.

Susan, I'm looking forward to it.

Thanks for the links. Both boards are lovely.

I am thankful for an early excerpt from Brandon Shire.

Ugh, I've been avoiding saying something like that all month. This time it was worthy though.

Enjoy your trip Brandon.

:D

**wanting to be a beta reader

I'm envious and anxious. Looking forward to our reread.

Thanks Brandon, I kinda got lost on youtube for awhile after that Korean video.

I've been watching Korean drama lately and some of the music is great. Of course, half the appeal is the ridiculousness in the dramas. Fun stuff.

Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "Lisa, your questions in this group always intrigue me. I haven't even read this author yet, but I still want to know the answer.
So now I'm definitely reading Afflicted next."

Get with the program girly! Do let me know when you're reading Afflicted, I'd love to follow your updates.

Great minds and all that Brandon.

I'm not sure that I've found myself in your any of your characters BUT what I have found is more understanding of myself. A deeper compassion, conviction and possibly less tolerance for those who can't find their humanity.

The spaces that your writing offers is very responsible for that. I suppose regardless of the gender of your reader this would hold true. So, kudos to you for writing to the broader audience.