Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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What else are you reading? (June 2010 - May 2013) *closed*
Reading Charles Edward's new book
25% in and ABSOLUTELY in love with the main characters, the writing, the tone, everything...Gorgeous!
25% in and ABSOLUTELY in love with the main characters, the writing, the tone, everything...Gorgeous!
Lauraadriana wrote: "Reading Charles Edward's new book 25% in and ABSOLUTELY in love with the main characters, the writing, the tone, everything...Gorgeous!"I just read his Jump First and liked it a lot.
I'm so bad to have several books going at once and get all caught up in one to the exclusion of others...in the middle of (ok, nearly 3/4 of the way through)
. Don't want to put it down. But have to eat. God, edge of my seat!!
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I find myself almost too moved to discuss it. This is how reading should be.
Josh wrote: "I'm now halfway through Book 6 of Rifter -- I finally had to make myself put it down and go to sleep at 2:00 in the morning or I knew I'd get nothing done today.
I find myself almost too moved ..."
I need to read that!
I find myself almost too moved ..."
I need to read that!
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I can't recommend it highly enough. At some point I'd like to analyze it from the standpoint of someone learning to write fantasy, because the choices Ginn makes are difficult ones but fascinating. Starting with the decision to do this as a serial and not a series of novels.
She could have easily opted for a five novel series, but the choice to do a serial is fun and daring and truly innovative in m/m fiction.
Josh wrote: "I need to read that!
I can't recommend it highly enough. At some point I'd like to analyze it from the standpoint of someone learning to write fantasy, because the choices Ginn makes are diffic..."
I just picked up the first few and look forward to reading them. I'm curious about her world creation, I've hear ALL good things.
I can't recommend it highly enough. At some point I'd like to analyze it from the standpoint of someone learning to write fantasy, because the choices Ginn makes are diffic..."
I just picked up the first few and look forward to reading them. I'm curious about her world creation, I've hear ALL good things.
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The pacing has been stellar throughout. It was a risk to do Book 5 totally from the John/past timeline, but just as I was starting to think where the hell is the current timeline, I can't TAKE this stress! we get Book 6 and the shift back to Kyle/present.
A masterful stroke because it is clear that what's coming in Book 7 is going to be almost too brutal to bear. We needed that head's up and the respite.
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It's addictive. Fair warning.
Josh wrote: "I just picked up the first few and look forward to reading them. I'm curious about her world creation, I've hear ALL good things.
It's addictive. Fair warning."
Uh oh...Now you're just teasing me! I've got to start reading right now!
It's addictive. Fair warning."
Uh oh...Now you're just teasing me! I've got to start reading right now!
I love Ginn Hale's work but haven't started The Rifter yet. Not that I dislike serialised fiction (I read a lot of it online) but there is just so much to read out there at the moment. I adore fantasy and can't wait to read it and would be so interested in a discussion as per your post 4599 Josh.
Read
yesterday, and was really torn at the end. The first half of that book was so lovely and well written, but the second half was a bit confusing and convoluted. That's not to say that I did not appreciate the world he tried to create, but there was too much packed in there. I felt lost in the second half...Despite that I'd still recommend it, it's original and Gareth is brilliant.
yesterday, and was really torn at the end. The first half of that book was so lovely and well written, but the second half was a bit confusing and convoluted. That's not to say that I did not appreciate the world he tried to create, but there was too much packed in there. I felt lost in the second half...Despite that I'd still recommend it, it's original and Gareth is brilliant.
Lauraadriana wrote: "Read yesterday, and was really torn at the end. The first half of that book was so lovely and well written, but the second half was a bit confusing and convolut..."I felt exactly the same way!
I finally got around to finishing
. It's an interesting book, and I thought it was very heartfelt.
Sprite123 wrote: "I finally got around to finishing . It's an interesting book, and I thought it was very heartfelt."Oh, wow. Joy Luck Club. That takes me back! I read that in high school for Academic Decathlon. You know, back when they were still chiseling books on the cave wall.
Becky wrote: "Sprite123 wrote: "I finally got around to finishing . It's an interesting book, and I thought it was very heartfelt."Oh, wow. Joy Luck Club. That takes me back..."
I read the book and watched the movie for Human Philosophy class when we discussed philosophical clash between East & West. I still think that's one of the best books I've ever read.
Finished Before I Go To Sleep; my dip to literature/fiction for awhile (been reading too many M/M romance and UF *lol*). It was quite good, actually. I heard that Ridley Scott would make this into a movie.Now, I'm back to mainstream UF ...
I am reading the Markhart novels by Frank Tuttle. They're a collection of urban fantasy/fantasy stories released by Samhain (not m/m). They're not really romance stories so I was a bit suprised they were published by Samhain. Anyway, they have interesting world building, characters and plot-lines. The author likes to use obscure words and the pace is sometimes a bit too slow but they're very atmospheric.
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. It's an interesting book, and I thought it was very heartfelt."Have you ever seen the movie?
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I haven't read those, though I've seen them favorably reviewed. The look interesting.
Josh wrote: "Sagajo wrote: "I am reading the Markhart novels by Frank Tuttle. They're a collection of urban fantasy/fantasy stories released by Samhain (not m/m). They're not really romance stories so I was a b..."The first 2 novels are semi-shorts so they are easy to read. The third was longer, haven't read the rest yet. They're good, with a very solid feel, just a tad too descriptive at times which makes the pace a bit slow (more evident in the longer novel). The characters are very distinct and the plots are like small mysteries. The world he created is also interesting, with a strong atmospheric feeling.
It is not really urban fantasy... more 18th century urban fantasy? The obscure words used were a bit difficult at times (non-native english speaker here) and it was hard to know if a weird name was just that or a word I didn't know.
A love-interest was introduced in the 3rd story but without much fuss.
I've started Hot Head. Aside from the fact that I'm really enjoying it, yes, Damon is so far right on when it comes to firefighter culture.
Josh wrote: Have you ever seen the movie?"Jumping in, I actually see the movie, "The Joy Luck Club" and haven't read the book. Sometimes I do that, choosing movie first without reading the book *hang head in shame*
I just started this detective/thriller book
The first two chapters are so gripping, I'm making this my priority to finish
Ami wrote: "I just started this detective/thriller bookThe first two chapters are so gripping, I'm making this my priority to finish"
Oh, let us know what you think when you're finished, sounds interesting. Though serial killers can be a pretty standard thing in thrillers.
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The first two chapters are so gripping, I'm making this my priority to finish"
Oh God. Two of my least favorite things: serial killers and serial killers motivated by religion (usually the Catholic church).
But who knows? Maybe it'll avoid the worst cliches of the trope.
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Jumping in, I actually see the movie, "The Joy Luck Club" and haven't read the book. Sometimes I do that, choosing movie first without reading the book..."
I do that too. Usually I prefer the book, but not always!
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Sounds interesting!
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I know. I'm almost tempted to stop now too because it's just getting more and more fraught and the wait is just brutal. But I'm too hooked at this point.
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Plus it's sort of fun sharing the agony with other addicts. ;-)
MandyM wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Read yesterday, and was really torn at the end. The first half of that book was so lovely and well written, but the second half was a bit c..."
Yeah it was a shame I could not give it more than three stars, but the second half was just a hard read for me...On the other hand just finished Breaking Cover the second book in the Life Lessons Series, by Kaje Harper. LOVED!!...So so so good.
yesterday, and was really torn at the end. The first half of that book was so lovely and well written, but the second half was a bit c..."Yeah it was a shame I could not give it more than three stars, but the second half was just a hard read for me...On the other hand just finished Breaking Cover the second book in the Life Lessons Series, by Kaje Harper. LOVED!!...So so so good.
Lou wrote: "So I started Ginn Hale's Rifter, and I'm stopping right now. Because I really like it, but I have zero patience. Waiting a whole month between installments would drive me crazy. I'll get it all at ..."I was planning to start it tonight, as a reward for making it through today. And then I got 4 Kindle loans in 24 hours. So The Shattered Gates will have to wait a little bit longer.
I'm reading and loving The Fortune Quilt. (Even though it's in present tense, which I don't generally enjoy.) The heroine is learning to knit, and now I'm desperate to start a scarf with some big old chunky yarn. The only weight of yarn I don't currently have stashed in a bin under the bed. Guess it'll have to wait until I can drag myself to the store.
Josh wrote: "Sprite123 wrote: "I finally got around to finishing . It's an interesting book, and I thought it was very heartfelt."Have you ever seen the movie?"
Eh... no. Why, is it good?
Sprite123 wrote: "Josh wrote: "Sprite123 wrote: "I finally got around to finishing . It's an interesting book, and I thought it was very heartfelt."Have you ever seen the movie?"
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It's beautiful, cinematic wise. But if you don't read the book, you'll probably get confused at some parts. Also, the scene where (view spoiler)
Cleon wrote: "Sprite123 wrote: "Josh wrote: "Sprite123 wrote: "I finally got around to finishing . It's an interesting book, and I thought it was very heartfelt."Have you ever..."
Hm. Guess I'll look at it sometime then. :)
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Josh wrote: "I loved the movie. I thought it was well done, but I've never got around to reading the book, so I don't know if it really did it justice or not."The book and the movie is kind of different. They have different feel. The movie is more focused on the cinematography and the book has more depth in characters' emotion and thought. It's just my opinion though.
Josh wrote: "Oh God. Two of my least favorite things: serial killers and serial killers motivated by religion (usually the Catholic church)"*lol* actually, the murders didn't have anything to do with religion or Catholic church. but i love me serial killers -- i have a thing or two in reading about gruesome murders. does that make me sound crazy? :D
Ami wrote: "Josh wrote: "Oh God. Two of my least favorite things: serial killers and serial killers motivated by religion (usually the Catholic church)"*lol* actually, the murders didn't have anything to d..."
I'm not usually big serial killer fan, but I saw a documentary on H.H. Holmes last year. That was some freaky shit.
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*lol* actually, the murders didn't have any..."
I saw that too! Good God that was creepy.
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I've read The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - it's abou..."
I've got that lying around here somewhere.
Cleon wrote: "Josh wrote: "I loved the movie. I thought it was well done, but I've never got around to reading the book, so I don't know if it really did it justice or not."The book and the movie is kind of di..."
I actually liked the movie better, which isn't something I often find myself saying.
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I hope I love it!"Let's see.
I'm finding it equally annoying and entertaining. ;-D
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Josh wrote: "All caught up on the Rifter now. It broke off at such a stressful point. ARGH."I know! I'm nervous :(
Finished Bear, Otter, and the Kidlast night...Very impressive for a debut novel I must say. Really liked it and look forward to more from Mr. Klune...And still have not started the Rifter stories :O(
I'm a bit wary of kids in stories. The level of sappiness seems to increase whenever a child is there. How was that book concerning this aspect?''The Rifter'': I share the anxiety...
I have already read it but I wanted to recommend Jordan Castillo Price's book Sleepwalker. I first read the blurb and though "huh, this is an unsexy story, not really feeling like reading that" but then eventually I stopped dragging my feet and capitulated, I mean, it IS JCP after all, it should be ok... and I got totally caught up in this story. It is AWESOME.
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