Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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I'm trying not to drop more than $50 a month on ebooks, but they are on m..."
I just dropped $40. on Fictionwise's 40% sale yesterday. And what a WEIRD collection of things I bought. And I haven't even read half the ebooks I own. But what a sale!
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Astrid Amara's HALF PASS. It's not actually out yet, it releases from Samhain next year. Anyway..."
That's true, Jan. I'd love to see more stories set in the equestrian world.
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I have a natural antipathy for a book with the same title as one of my own. Not to mention present tense POV. But maybe that's unfair. Let us know how it turns out.
Josh wrote: "Okay, well, you totally convinced me on the Roux/Urban series. I bought Sticks and Stones at Fictionwise yesterday."Hehehe ; have fun reading it :D
Josh wrote: "Well, to start with there are those who have an automatic "brake" when anything gets too much press or praise. I'm like that myself. We're the natural born party poopers of any generation. ;-DT..."
I didn't understand a thing u just said O_O silly me :P
Anywhoo, I love mystery but I still haven't read Ghost Wore Yellow Socks ; that's still on my TBR list; need to finish it
Josh wrote: "Emanuela wrote: "I'm reading Dark Horse by Kate Sherwood and I don't know how accurate it is, but it's pretty emotional up until now (20% of the book) and it's written in a not-so-co..."The present tense POV was filtering to me, but only for the first couple of pages. It really is a stellar book, Josh, a very touching story about grief, loss, letting go and moving forward...That 50% fictionwise coupon is still good, you should definitely, definitely buy it.
And no, I've never talked to Kate Sherwood so I'm not ho'ing for a friend here.
LOL
Josh wrote: "I have to admit the first one did little for me. I'd had it recced a million times, and in theory it's everything I should like, but...it just didn't click. The switching POV was a lot of it, proba..."I recently finished the first story. I was okay with the rapid changing POV, but I found it to be repetitive; as though the authors lost track of how many times either one of the characters had said or thought of an idea.
I also found myself wanting to give each one of the men a head slap. They are just too clueless sometimes for supposedly smart FBI agents.
I think it was okay as a light read. I started the second book, but is has been easy to put it down to begin others.
Patty wrote: "I also found myself wanting to give each one of the men a head slap. They are just too clueless sometimes for supposedly smart FBI agents. "I agree with this point :P
Jan wrote: "Josh wrote: "I've made this commitment to read one ebook a week (fingers crossed), so last week was Astrid Amara's HALF PASS. It's not actually out yet, it releases from Samhain next year. Anyway..."
I also grew up riding and showing horses, although we had Quarter Horses and Paints, so we were riding both western and English saddles for performance and not jumping/dressage. But having been around horses, one does appreciate an author who can write accurately and knowledgeably about the topic. Yeah for a good horse story!
I grew up reading all of my mom's horse stories when I was a teenager. The very first real love story I ever read was Bold Venture by D.V.S. Jackson; it was like having a first big crush. Sigh. ; )
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Astrid Amara's HALF PASS. It's not actually out yet, it releases from Samhain next ..."
We had horses too -- though it was very informal.
I grew up reading WAY too much of the The Black Stallion. ;-D
Josh wrote: "We had horses too -- though it was very informal.I grew up reading WAY too much of the The Black Stallion. ;-D "
And Margeurite Henry! I love Gone with the Wind.
You write about horses with familiarity when Adrien is around them; I knew you had to have grown up around them, too. :-)
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I don't ride anymore, but I'm still very fond of horses. The big, dumb lugs.
Bella wrote: "I'm gonna go re-read Cut&Run and Sticks&Stones by Madeline Urban and Abigail Roux cause their new book of this series is coming out this December. Can't wait :D"I really enjoy that series also!
Murphy wrote: "Bella wrote: "I'm gonna go re-read Cut&Run and Sticks&Stones by Madeline Urban and Abigail Roux cause their new book of this series is coming out this December. Can't wait :D"I really enjoy that series also"
I've already started the countdown :)
Seems like I spend a lot of my life waiting for certain authors! That is why I play a lot of bridge. Makes the waiting go faster!
LOL Murphy :D that's kool and waiting for good thing IS fun...Last time I waited this much was for the new Twilight book and then the new Twilight movie
LC wrote: "Bella wrote: "Throws a coke can to LC"Ow, that's going to leave a mark. ;-)
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Then put on some make-up girl ;-)
Murphy wrote: "Seems like I spend a lot of my life waiting for certain authors! That is why I play a lot of bridge. Makes the waiting go faster!"I am waiting anxiously for the next PsyCop, I'm Vic-obsessed :)
Emanuela wrote: "I am waiting anxiously for the next PsyCop, I'm ..."
And I'm Jacob obosessed, totally ; he's so caring...
I am too, I wish she would just write the next book! It has been over a year since last one.
@Josh - as one of ur fans and as a twilight fan I'm curious - have u read any of the Twilight books ???
Murphy wrote: "I am too, I wish she would just write the next book! It has been over a year since last one."Dude...
Jordan wrote: "Murphy wrote: "I am too, I wish she would just write the next book! It has been over a year since last one."Dude..."
Least you know your fans love it.
Josh wrote: "I'm guessing you meant King of the Wind? (Although GWWTW is a great book too.) I don't ride anymore, but I'm still very fond of horses. The big, dumb lugs."
LOL-Oh geez! Yes, I mean King of the Wind. Duh me!
Our horses always managed to do dumb things at the most inconvenient times: hoof through the fence at Thanksgiving, slip on the ice, which resulted in surgery and a full leg cast, when the temperatures were 20 below zero.
They're expensive and either kind of dumb or too smart for anybody's good! None of us kids have horses and thus far, 25 years after the last horse left the barn, we've managed to keep my mom horse-free. Not that she doesn't still dream about having one. :-)
Bella: I loved The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks. It was quirky and fun. I love stories where the "tough guy" has to acknowledge that life is better with another person to care for, be with and love. Both of these characters hold their own in the relationship but they have humorous ways of getting there. It is one of my favorites of Josh's. It is definitely a mystery but fun and romantic!
Murphy wrote: "Bella: I loved The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks. It was quirky and fun. I love stories where the "tough guy" has to acknowledge that life is better with another person to care for, be with and love. ..."Thanks Murphy :D I'm gonna read it tonight :)
Jordan wrote: "Murphy wrote: "I am too, I wish she would just write the next book! It has been over a year since last one."Dude..."
I am so glad you are writing GHOSTV! I have used Camp Hell as a comfort read quite a bit and I love the progression of the characters. Reminds me a little bid of J.D. Robb's Dallas character getting a life and friends and actually being part of a couple. I don't know why except that Vic was so alone and now he's not! With love and friends comes fun and conflict!
Again, thanks for writing the new novel before I totally go nuts waiting. Also, I hope you haven't developed a series arc and only want to do so many books! To those of us who love the characters, there are never enough stories.
AHh! Now how long to wait for that one!
Josh wrote: "Emanuela wrote: "I'm reading Dark Horse by Kate Sherwood ..."I have a natural antipathy for a book with the same title as one of my own. Not to mention present tense POV. But maybe that's unfair. Let us know how it turns out.
Diplomatic incident? But your book is The Dark Horse, the difference is very clear to me :)
Well. The present tense POV was justified, in my opinion, because the main character is wrapped up in himself, he really lives in the moment (and it's frustrating and overwhelming sometimes, but there were great moments in the book).
The horses were given a lot of space in the narration, each is described with its own personality so it's like they are part of the cast of characters.
I wasn't really impressed with the ending, because it doesn't really end and the characters seemed to relax, I don't know how to explain, they were more intense in the previous chapters. I'd really recommend it, though.
Josh wrote: "I've made this commitment to read one ebook a week (fingers crossed), so last week was Astrid Amara's HALF PASS. It's not actually out yet, it releases from Samhain next year. Anyway, it's an eq..."
I'll look forward to this one I am a HUGE fan of Dick Francis. I have been reading them since I was about 12 and own every book he wrote.
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Emanuela wrote: "I'm reading Dark Horse by Kate Sherwood and I don't know how accurate it is, but it's pretty emotional up until now (20% of the book) and it's written in a not-so-common third-person..."LOVED this book and it's sequel Out Of The Darkness. Seriously, you will want the second one immediately, save yourself the trauma and buy it before you finish ;)
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Cait wrote: "Emanuela wrote: "I'm reading Dark Horse by Kate Sherwood and I don't know how accurate it is, but it's pretty emotional up until now (20% of the book) and it's written in a not-so-co..."Totally agree! One of my fav books, it actually opened my mind to the whole m/m/m relationships. :D
I just finished reading Harper Fox's newest A Midwinter Prince. Loved it.In the story the protagonists are quite young, 19 years old. However, their relative youth does not, in any way, lessen the love story. The growth and growing up of the characters is wonderful. And Harper's writing is as gorgeous as ever.
Just finished Petit Mortis 7-Stranger Than Fiction. Really loved this book but I would really like to read a bit more about Michael and Ethan. It seemed the story finished suddenly out of no where
Jordan wrote: "Murphy wrote: "I am too, I wish she would just write the next book! It has been over a year since last one."Dude..."
You're funny. I just keep re-reading the series in anticipation.
Josh wrote: "Okay, well, you totally convinced me on the Roux/Urban series. I bought Sticks and Stones at Fictionwise yesterday."I love Ty & Zane - their direct interaction is fantastic! A couple of repulsive secondary characters as well as editing issues had me skimming though.
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I have a natural antipathy for a book with the same title as one of my own. Not to mention present tense P..."
Well, if it's a series then you can't wrap everything up, which does make it difficult. Often the stuff you can't wrap up is the stuff readers most want wrapped up. *g*
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I love Ty & Zane - their direct interaction is fantastic! A coup..."
Skimming can be fun too. Not every book needs a close read, frankly!
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Short stories are tricky in this genre because it's not like you're going to get beginning, middle, end of a relationship arc. You're going to get a few moments snatched out of the air.
So they typically end on a twist or they're left open-ended. The problem with romance readers (and I say this with affection) is that if they like the characters they ALWAYS want more. It's never quite wrapped up to their satisfaction.
From a writing standpoint, if I've answered the main questions of the story, I'm done. The story is over and the rest is self-indulgence.
But as a reader...now and then I'd like a little more too. ;-D
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You're funny. I just keep re-reading the series in antici..."
I'm trying not to freak her out with pressure. Not so easy!
Hey Josh I asked u a question; u never answered :(
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In the story the protagonists are quite young, 19 years old. However, their relative youth does not, in any..."
Isn't it lovely? The characters are so young but there's something ageless about them.
Or I could be totally biased. *g*
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No, I haven't Bella. I've seen all the movies though, does that count at all?
Why?
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That's great when a book actually changes your mind.
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Astrid Amara's HALF PASS. It's not actually out yet, it releases from Samhain next year. Anywa..."
Cait, I read everything Dick Francis wrote. I think he was really underestimated as a writer.
Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "@Josh - as one of ur fans and as a twilight fan I'm curious - have u read any of the Twilight books ???"No, I haven't Bella. I've seen all the movies though, does that count at al..."
Just curious :P u both r on my fav authors list so i was wondering; i liked the movies(how can i not; rob pat was there :P), but they didn't do any judgment 2 the books; they r awesome; so is S.Meyer's The Host :D
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Then again sometimes we're the little kid crying out the emperor has no clothes. (Mostly though, we're just Eeyore with our tail pinned on wrong.)
Plus, a lot of readers in this genre don't care for mystery -- and the AE books are first and foremost mysteries.
And then there's just...I don't like strawberry. There's nothing wrong with it, but I don't care for it.