Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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Josh wrote: "The other thing (besides the critique group) that we'd talked about was doing a group read. (I mean of something I didn't write.) I was thinking it would kind of be fun to sample a few new auth..."
Sound great, Josh.
Josh wrote: "Sure. Maybe people throw out some ideas and then we do a poll? Maybe a couple of weeks to read and then a general discussion? I know you guys are reading a lot faster than I am at this point.But if it works and we have fun with it, we could do a book a month? "
A book a month should be doable.
No ideas at the moment, though there is plenty on my to read list ...
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Well, that's a lovely thought, but I was sort of thinking maybe this would be a reading/discussion that I could be part of it too? ;-D
Like a group activity so I can play too!
As for TDT or any of my stories, sure! Anytime. We can schedule or not schedule -- I can add a file or you can add a file.
The group read idea sounds like fun. I'll assume it doesn't have to be a first time author but a writer who most of us haven't read before, right?
'Twould be fun...If I wasn't under a spending-freeze in case the govt shuts down on the 18th. :-/
Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "1 book/month sounds really cool to me :D we general readers can be part of it too I hope Of course! This would be for the whole Goodreads gang. Anyone who feels like participating..."
I'm in ; let the game begin :P
I have read everything by Josh! and I would like to be part of it - I am not at all creative but I do think I could learn how to discuss a book in a way that made sense rather than- loved it or it was so-so or boo - hated it! lol
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Right.
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Yeowch.
Josh wrote: Well, that's a lovely thought, but I was sort of thinking maybe this would be a reading/discussion that I could be part of it too? ;-D Yes! I saw that you meant not-your-own books and edited accordingly. (But damn it, you quoted me first!) I'm in either way. :)
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No experience necessary for this, Minne! We'll just all read and chat and see if we agree and hopefully have fun where we don't.
So I'm looking through a bunch of books that I bought at some point but never read...
Jade Falconer - Savior
The Desire for Dearborne - VB Kildaire
Finding Zach - Rowan Speedwell
I don't have any idea about them -- I'm not even sure at this point why I bought them.
Do any of these sound like they'd be fun to try?
Josh wrote: As for TDT or any of my stories, sure! Anytime. We can schedule or not schedule -- I can add a file or you can add a file.That'd be great! I'll add a file or hit you up for one once I start. Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to the group read, whatever book and whatever author we use. ;)
The Desire for Dearborne and Finding Zach are both on my to-read list. It would be a great place to start. Both new authors for me.
Josh wrote: "The other thing (besides the critique group) that we'd talked about was doing a group read. (I mean of something I didn't write.)
I was thinking it would kind of be fun to sample a few new authors.
Do you guys still want to do something like that? "
I would love it! But I hope it would be a voluntary thing. I mean if I don't feel like reading a suggested book, I don't have to, right?
I was thinking it would kind of be fun to sample a few new authors.
Do you guys still want to do something like that? "
I would love it! But I hope it would be a voluntary thing. I mean if I don't feel like reading a suggested book, I don't have to, right?
I've got Finding Zach so I wouldn't have to buy it, but I've already read it. Wouldn't hurt my feelings to read it again, though.
Josh wrote: Jade Falconer - Savior
The Desire for Dearborne - VB Kildaire
Finding Zach - Rowan Speedwell
Do any of these sound like they'd be fun to try?
I vote for Savior to start with. A spoiled celebrity/bodyguard story sounds like fun. Plus it's cheap on Kindle!
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YOU CAN NEVER BE MY FRIEND AGAIN.
:-D Of course this is just for fun and totally voluntary. I mean, it may end up just a couple of us read or maybe just me and you all have to listen to me drone on about the book.
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Next month we'll do this properly with more time and more selections.
Josh wrote: "
YOU CAN NEVER BE MY FRIEND AGAIN."
You broke my heart T_T
Josh wrote: "
I'm not even sure at this point why I bought them.
"
*Read the samples. Keeps wondering about this too* XD
Sorry, I'm a mean bitch XD
YOU CAN NEVER BE MY FRIEND AGAIN."
You broke my heart T_T
Josh wrote: "
I'm not even sure at this point why I bought them.
"
*Read the samples. Keeps wondering about this too* XD
Sorry, I'm a mean bitch XD
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Sorry, I'm a mean bitch XD
Uh oh. Well, sometimes a really bad book can be its own weird pleasure. But we'll hope for the best with these. ;-)
Finding Zach is one of my top fav books :D
Finding Zach looks like more of a story. I'm not sure about Savior. The reviews are that it's very short & the author tends to fill up pages with lots of sex scenes. If that wins, not sure what there would be to say about it.
Yvonne wrote: Finding Zach looks like more of a story. I'm not sure about Savior. The reviews are that it's very short & the author tends to fill up pages with lots of sex scenes. If that wins, not sure what there would be to say about it. If it wins, and that turns out to be the case, we'll spend lots of time kvetching about how short it was and how there were too many 'filler' sex scenes. ;)
I already voted for Savior , but Finding Zach does look good. I'll be happy with whatever the group decides.
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Frankly, sometimes there isn't a lot to say about a book -- and that's okay too.
I'm willing to read any of them too as the point was to try out something new. I haven't read a celebrity one or what looks like a historical before in this genre.
I haven 't read any of the suggested books so would be happy with any of them.
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There's where the poll is listed, by the way. Just to make it easy.
they all look good, I haven't read any of them either and as long as I can get them on kindle it doesn't matter to me
Me too, i've not read any of them, and I'm not familiar with the authors either, so its all good.
I finished Trapped Nerves by Drew Hunt. The blurb had promise but for me it failed to deliver. I thought it would focus a bit on the present and not the past. How these two men would rebuild their relationship. Show that both are capable of loving and sexual relationships.
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I was reading something about that (not the book, your comment on the book). For the reader, the story of interest--the primary story--is always the story taking part in present time. So no matter how interesting the past story is or the flashbacks, if the present times story isn't equally gripping, the reader feels disappointed.
Andy wrote: "I finished Trapped Nerves by Drew Hunt. The blurb had promise but for me it failed to deliver. I thought it would focus a bit on the present and not the past. How these two men would rebuild their..."How funny. I just finished Drew's story last night as well. I was disappointed that the focus was mostly all on the past relationship as well. And didn't care for the ease in which they seemed to get back together. Other than a quick catch up, there wasn't really any meaningful dialog to get them to a point where they could be more than old friends meeting again after 10-12 years.
Josh wrote: "Andy wrote: "I finished Trapped Nerves by Drew Hunt. The blurb had promise but for me it failed to deliver. I thought it would focus a bit on the present and not the past. How these two men would ..."Interesting. And it was disappointing. There were other issues with the story but I really was hoping it would deal with the present. It had an opportunity to address 2 tabooish subjects. I fear I won't find a story that will meet my expectations. I might as well just throw in the towel now.
Merith wrote: "Other than a quick catch up, there wasn't really any meaningful dialog to get them to a point where they could be more than old friends meeting again after 10-12 years"Yes! 13 years of baggage solved in the time it takes to fix a lift. It had potential, just failed to deliver.
I voted for Savior. I'm afraid of the whole tearjerker thing with Finding Zach. Wishing on a Blue Star has me covered for tearjerkers for a few months, I think.
I am very angst-sensitive and Finding Zach didn't stress my angst-o-meter much. It's very emotional, but I found that the attitude of the protagonists is what makes a book emotionally difficult to read and all things considered I think Zach had a positive attitude. I can't elaborate further without spoiling it too much.
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;-)
I think I accidentally voted for Savior when I was putting the poll together, and since I had no preference, I let it stand. If it's short, all the better since we're starting this late in the month.
In fact, we should technically be also putting together choices for the following month's read. I don't want to get too far beyond that because I find it dull when the whole year is plotted out (I get enough of that with my writing schedule).
Josh wrote: "In fact, we should technically be also putting together choices for the following month's read."Are we just doing unknown authors? How do we base the unknown? Or any interesting title? And where should we compile this list of suggestions?
Josh wrote: "In fact, we should technically be also putting together choices for the following month's read. I don't want to get too far beyond that because I find it dull when the whole year is plotted out (I get enough of that with my writing schedule). "I'm with you; plotting the year would make it seem more like a class reading list than something more fun and spontaneous. And with so many new books being released all the time, we might want to go with an upcoming release, much anticipated everyone is looking forward to reading (like GhosTV).
Would you want to solicit requests for reads (like Lori does for the M/M romance group) or pull selected offerings from your bookshelf, not more than 4 or 5? I would suggest something old(er), something newly released, and something from a new or 'featured' author.
I'm finding there are a lot of older stories out there I haven't heard much about. It also seems as though the nature, the tone of M/M romance has changed somewhat from 10 years (or more) ago.
Andy wrote: "Are we just doing unknown authors? How do we base the unknown? Or any interesting title? And where should we compile this list of suggestions? "I would think that under the 'Book of the Month' heading, Josh will create the topic 'Book Suggestions for XXX' whichever month is upcoming.
Since we're just starting, I think some of these details will be hammered out as we go along. Maybe offer up a multiple selection to choose from - a story from an unknown (or little known author), a newer or just released story, and maybe an older story from at least 5 years ago? Maybe even something available only in print (though a lot has made its way to e-format, even much older stuff).
Merith wrote: "I would suggest something old(er), something newly released, and something from a new or 'featured' author"I like that idea. I would also suggest that if one of the stories is from an author in this group, that permission is asked. They may not want their book discussed this way.
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I would think that under the 'Book of ..."
I'm totally open. I think it's fun to try an "unknown" every so often, but though these authors are unknowns to me, a lot of you had already read them, so...really "unknown" is probably not a realistic criteria.
I'll add a file as suggested in the Book of the Month section and we can just throw out ideas each month.
And yes I agree that if an author is a member here, we should probably ask before discussing their work. To be honest, I don't even know who's here if they don't comment. I know Nikki Kimberling and Jordan are because they chime in now and again. LB...who else? Of course Andy, Kari, Missy...okay. Yes, we do have a lot of authors, so yes. We'll give them a head's up if we're planning to do their book.
Josh wrote: "We'll give them a head's up if we're planning to do their book. "Yes definitely. There are a lot of authors on here.
Andy wrote: "Merith wrote: "Other than a quick catch up, there wasn't really any meaningful dialog to get them to a point where they could be more than old friends meeting again after 10-12 years"Yes! 13 year..."
Have you read Drew's Something About Trevor? It was the first story I'd read of his (off CRVBOY), and I loved it. He's one author I will always support, regardless of how much I may or may not like the 'current' story. But then, there are other authors I do that with today. Drew is special in that I want him to succeed after he gave me so many hours of wonderful reading pleasure.
Merith wrote: "Have you read Drew's Something About Trevor? "I haven't read that. Maybe we could put it in the book club list? For me he was a 'new' author. And I am willing to try another by him.
Andy wrote: "Merith wrote: "Have you read Drew's Something About Trevor? "I haven't read that. Maybe we could put it in the book club list? For me he was a 'new' author. And I am willing to try another by him."
I'd second that. Haven't read him before either, or heard from him ... *hides behind sofa*
Andy wrote: "Merith wrote: "Have you read Drew's Something About Trevor? "I haven't read that. Maybe we could put it in the book club list? For me he was a 'new' author. And I am willing to try another by him."
Some of the stuff he wrote for CRVBOY was clunky, new writer kind of clunky. But 'Trevor' and another of his Surface Tension were good, solid stories. It is interesting that most of his stories are set in England, but Trapped Nerves and Rough Road to Happiness are set in the states. It's a little odd when an author jumps locations like that. Understandable when the character moves from one locale to another, but barring historicals, it's not usual.
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I haven't read that. Maybe we could put it in the book club list? For me he was a 'new' author. And I am willing to try a..."
That's how I felt about jumping into fantasy. Talk about a change of locale! No wonder some readers' heads were spinning. ;-)
Or thought mine was.
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Of course! This would be for the whole Goodreads gang. Anyone who feels like participating -- and no pressure if you don't.