Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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Susinok wrote: "Started King Perry by Edmond Manning. Finally. I bought these books after a reading he did at GRL 2013."I've just finished King John and read the first 10 chapters of the not yet published ''King Daniel '' (Edmond put it on his blog).
King John was a bit slower that the other books, still, 4.5 which I suppose I'll upround to the full 5 stars of the other 3 books. And from what I've read ''King Daniel'' is maybe 6 stars ;-).
I'm glad I've been hoarding these. Now I have all 4 to read in a binge. :) I've met him twice now and we talk on FB, so it's high time I read his books.
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Yes. This is so true. The books are not romance. The romance is very much secondary, which is appropriate to cozy mystery, but one reason why I feel my Diana work is probably not going to really appeal in a big way to my Josh readers.
And why the Josh work will largely not appeal to my Diana readers.
Which is all perfectly okay. Because I like having options as a writer. In fact, much of next year will be taken up with non fiction!
I do plan to do a number of Josh novellas however. Because I love those quick, intense mysteries.
Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Yes, the FEELS! I need that in a book right along with the mystery. :-) but now that you say this about the yoga series, I think I'll hold off reading them until I gift a set for Chr..."Well, for me both the Josh books and the Diana books appeal, albeit for different reasons perhaps. But then, I'm late to romance and reads a lot varied types of literature. So I'm just so very happy to have more good books to choose from. It being good, is the main objective for me when choosing a book. And hope for more of course, in all categories :) (no pressure of course..)
I enjoyed the Yoga books very much, but in the middle of them, I needed a romance. Then I went back and read the fourth to finish out the four. I do hope AJ's adventures continue.My mystery reading was always all over the map. I'd hop from police procedurals to PIs to thrillers to cozies. But also mix it up with other genres entirely.
The thing about romance genre is you get both. You get a mystery or a western or a paranormal or SF or or... so you can genre hop within the genre of romance.
Which is funny, since I avoided most romances until I finally started to read them in a big way about the time I bought my first Kindle... ;)
Susinok wrote: "I enjoyed the Yoga books very much, but in the middle of them, I needed a romance. Then I went back and read the fourth to finish out the four. I do hope AJ's adventures continue.My mystery readi..."
I feel the same way about my reading. No matter what genre, I always prefer it to have romance in it.
Guess what I found in my post this morning? Yes, the print version of Champion of the Scarlet Wolf .Here is the buy link for getting these two gorgeous books:
http://blindeyebooks.com/shop/champ1/
*whispers: Hey, Ginn! When are we going to discuss my commission? Or shall I ask Nicole?*
Antonella wrote: "Guess what I found in my post this morning? Yes, the print version of Champion of the Scarlet Wolf .Here is the buy link for getting these two gorgeous books:
http://blindeyebooks..."
Those books are fabulous! I got to see the paperbacks at GRNW.
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I mean, when you consider that some mystery readers felt like the Poetic Death series was too romantic...!? Well, it gives you a clue as to what you're dealing with.
It's also one reason why erotic mystery doesn't fare terribly well at the Lambdas. It's not about sex, it's about the expectations of the true, traditional mystery reader.
Mystery is a fairly cerebral genre.
Many, many readers prefer that it stay that way. Uncluttered by emotional and romantic trappings.
And that is absolutely okay.
I like both, but I think that the romantic/ emontional aspects gives me a insight in the thinking and feeling of the main characters. These books are more vivid for me.
Ginn Hale pointed out this article about comic books:We’re Here and We’re Queer: 35 Indie Titles Doing Right by LGBT Fans
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We’re Here and We’re Queer: 35 Indie Titles Doing Right by LGBT Fans"
Thank you for the link, Ginn and Antonella. Looks interesting!
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Sabine wrote: "I like both, but I think that the romantic/ emontional aspects gives me a insight in the thinking and feeling of the main characters. These books are more vivid for me."I agree, although I also like both. I'm not difficult! ;)
ETA: I don't necessarily need romance in the stories, but in my opinion the stories get more interesting if you get on the inside of the protagonist, not only read what she does to solve the mystery, but can get inside her emotions and thoughts as well. Romance writers are better in doing that than most other authors, but if I find an author who can tell me a good mystery or sci-fi or fantasy or any other kind of story and in addition give me some insight into the human heart and mind, they tend to become favourite authors.
Antonella wrote: "Ginn Hale pointed out this article about comic books:We’re Here and We’re Queer: 35 Indie Titles Doing Right by LGBT Fans"
I see so many of favorites on this list.
Today I was reminded of a great children's book. I've read it for my kids and used it through my work but I haven't touched it in few year until today when I listened to the author giving a speech.It's such a good, thought provoking book for children. And even grownups as well. I know it' highly unlikely any one here has read it but I'm still curious if someone has?
The Story of the Blue Planet
Josh wrote: "I agree about the romance element. One reason I love M/M is the unapologetically romantic content.I mean, when you consider that some mystery readers felt like the Poetic Death series was too romantic...!? Well, it gives you a clue as to what you're dealing with...."
I have the first Poetic Death book, so that's coming up soon.
Still reading and enjoying King Perry right now.
Josh wrote: "I agree about the romance element. One reason I love M/M is the unapologetically romantic content. I mean, when you consider that some mystery readers felt like the Poetic Death series was too ro..."
It looks like you have written way, WAY more as Josh than as Diana. Is that the case, or am I missing something? ;)
I think many years ago (before I began reading romance regularly) I got frustrated with mystery reading because of the lack of emotional backstory. One thing I really HATED in the PI genre was that the PI never got to keep a romantic interest for long. If the relationship lasted a few books, the SO was usually bumped off, inciting a revenge-style investigation. It was almost like it was expected.
The last series that I quit in disgust over this was the Upper Peninsula mysteries where the investigator was a park ranger. His fiance and son were killed by some random madman. I quit right then and there. I think that was the beginning of the end of regular mystery reading for me.
JD Robb's Eve Dallas In Death series is the ONLY long-standing mystery series where the two main characters stay together the entire time, proving that it CAN be done.
The new Cambridge Fellows book, Lessons for Sleeping Dogs (#12!), has appeared in my life just recently. Yay! :)
Alison wrote: "The new Cambridge Fellows book, Lessons for Sleeping Dogs (#12!), has appeared in my life just recently. Yay! :)"I am starting the series this weekend.
Just finished Jefferson Blythe, Esquire. So. Darn. Good. Now. Must. Sleep.
Mtsnow13 wrote: "Just finished Jefferson Blythe, Esquire. So. Darn. Good. Now. Must. Sleep."I want!
I'm alternating between Skip Trace the third book in The Chaos Station series and Fool's Quest, the second in The Fitz and The Fool trilogy. I'm immersed in alternative universes at the moment. That is good, since in my usual universe, my nose is running, my head hurts and I'm sneezing non stop.
Anne wrote: "I'm alternating between Skip Trace the third book in The Chaos Station series and Fool's Quest, the second in The Fitz and The Fool trilogy. I'm immersed in alternat..."Hug you Anne, take good care. I hope this weekend is totally for relaxation.
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Cool!!! Can't wait to get my hands on this one!
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Oh dear. Take it easy during the weekend. Reading, warm blankets, fluids... all that. Healing thoughts coming your way.
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I agree, al..."
Like I always say, there is no greater mystery than the human heart. ;-)
Sabine wrote: "Anne wrote: "I'm alternating between Skip Trace the third book in The Chaos Station series and Fool's Quest, the second in The Fitz and The Fool trilogy. I'm immerse..."Thank you, and yes, I have no plans and shall stay home and relax.
Johanna wrote: "Anne wrote: "I'm alternating between Skip Trace the third book in The Chaos Station series and Fool's Quest, the second in The Fitz and The Fool trilogy. I'm immerse..."Thank you. I only ventured out to buy tissues, the kind with lotion, and pain killers. Now I'm back on the sofa with reading material close by and my favourite crocheted blanket. And here I shall stay :)
And that is enough whing for today, I think.
Josh wrote: "Anne wrote: "Sabine wrote: "I like both, but I think that the romantic/ emontional aspects gives me a insight in the thinking and feeling of the main characters. These books are more vivid for me."..."That is true.
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I think I'm trying a new to me author today, Anna Zabo. Going to listen to Takeover. Either that or listen to Mary Calmes's Forging the Future. Can't decide if I want contemporary or shifter :-D
Jordan wrote: "I started reading Coffee Cake by Michaela Grey this morning but three chapters in I'm a little disappointed in the writing, which isn't very strong. And I've got some issues with the plot so far. I..."Yes, I recall it wasn't the strongest plot. I think I gave it a 3.5 rounded up to a 4 because at that time I had not been introduced to ace characters before, so wanted to give credit for a new premise, at least for me.
Anne wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Anne wrote: "I'm alternating between Skip Trace the third book in The Chaos Station series and Fool's Quest, the second in The Fitz and The Fool tril..."Feel better Anne! Being holed up in bed with a good book and tissues sounds heavenly to me about now. I need to get gumption to leave house and run errands. :-D Thank goodness for audiobooks.
Wishing you comfort and cheer!
Mtsnow13 wrote: "Anne wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Anne wrote: "I'm alternating between Skip Trace the third book in The Chaos Station series and Fool's Quest, the second in The Fitz and ..."Thank you!
Anne wrote: "I'm alternating between Skip Trace the third book in The Chaos Station series and Fool's Quest, the second in The Fitz and The Fool trilogy. I'm immersed in alternat..."I'm there with you, Anne. Have barely got up from bed the whole week. Will stay there another week. The cough is from hell. Can I offer you some of my broth or anti-cough-medicine?
Let's get well soon, yes? :-)
Is the Fitz book good? I always wanted to return to that universe but now I'm a bit intimidated. It's been a while.
Jordan wrote: "I started reading Coffee Cake by Michaela Grey this morning but three chapters in I'm a little disappointed in the writing, which isn't very strong. And I've got some issues with the plot so far. I..."I just read the sample and had a lot of issues with just that, so decided against buying it. If you go on and finish it, let me know if it gets any better.
Calathea wrote: "Anne wrote: "I'm alternating between Skip Trace the third book in The Chaos Station series and Fool's Quest, the second in The Fitz and The Fool trilogy. I'm immerse..."Get well soon, dear, I believe you have it worse than me.
The first book in the new trilogy started a little slow, but this second one has been full of adventures. It took a little time, but after a while it felt like revisiting old friends.
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Playing for Keeps — Book 1
Playing to Win — Book 2
Play On — Prequel novella (but I suggest reading it last, because it actually makes more sense that way, and because the novels are IMO stronger)
Yes, some quibbles. The author does go on a "wee" bit, but manages to give the reader insight to the complexity and gritty beauty of Glasgow/Glaswegian life for young 20-somethings whose lives are touched by football and contemporary politics/the class system. Lovely writing style, convincing vernacular, (friendly)snicker-worthy pen name, and great cover designs.
Anne wrote: "I'm alternating between Skip Trace the third book in The Chaos Station series and Fool's Quest, the second in The Fitz and The Fool trilogy. I'm immersed in alternat..."I made a pot of vegetable soup loaded with turmeric. Here's a virtual bowl of soup, a box of tissues, and a warm blanket. Hope you feel better soon, Anne.
Hey you two sick people, I hope you feel better soon. Big healing hugs for Anne and Calathea. :)
Mtsnow13 wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I started reading Coffee Cake by Michaela Grey this morning but three chapters in I'm a little disappointed in the writing, which isn't very strong. And I've got some issues with the..."I was interested in that one because it has an asexual character (and a nice cover! I am a sucker for a nice cover!), but I keep hearing it has issues, like Mtsnow says. Do let us know how you like it, Jordan.
Read J.I. Radke's Rooks and Romanticide the other day. Interesting really dark m/m retelling of Romeo and Juliet (with a nice cover!). I quite liked it, but I wanted to like it so much more. It's grim and atmospheric and full of messed-up, misunderstood people, and there was a lot that I really liked about it. I like Shakespeare retellings and this one was worth reading.
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Calathea wrote: "Anne wrote: "I'm alternating between Skip Trace the third book in The Chaos Station series and Fool's Quest, the second in The Fitz and The Fool trilogy. I'm immerse..."Oh, Calathea, hope you're feeling better soon. Here's a virtual bowl of hearty vegetable soup with turmeric, a box of tissues and a box of cough drops, and a warm blanket. Since you need to stay hydrated, here are two thermal carafes...one contains ice water with lemon slices and the other is a piping hot lemon and honey toddy. When you get well, I'll share my single-malt Scotch.
Currently reading The Glass Magician, book two in the Paper Magician series. I got it through Kindle Unlimited with both the book and the audio book and enjoying both the written and narrated versions. Very cute, though not mm.
Oh, yeah. Get well Anne and Calathea and anyone else not feeling well. Chicken soup all around.
Alison wrote: "Hey you two sick people, I hope you feel better soon. Big healing hugs for Anne and Calathea. :)"Thank you, my dear!
Haldis wrote: "Oh, yeah. Get well Anne and Calathea and anyone else not feeling well. Chicken soup all around."Thanks! The doc advised me to find someone to cook chicken for soup. :-)
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Looking forward to what you think Susinok. I loved the reading he did at GRNW.