tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post8964109232029805433..comments2024-03-19T04:49:14.679-04:00Comments on Focused on Story: IWSG Blog Hop: To Read or Not to Read--That is the QuestionJ.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-58179407841002909732019-10-09T11:45:21.441-04:002019-10-09T11:45:21.441-04:00Hey, JQ. I mostly read romantic suspense which is ...Hey, JQ. I mostly read romantic suspense which is what I write. I do traipse over to cozy mysteries or straight romances for author friends. :) And I can't wait to read your memoir. I'm so impressed that you're stepping out of your comfort zone to do that. Of course, I guess that's what your first year was all about. :) I also pick up some romantic suspense with some paranormal Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-47531863943156629722019-10-07T15:12:41.196-04:002019-10-07T15:12:41.196-04:00I love to read thrillers. I love to read YA. I'...I love to read thrillers. I love to read YA. I've been known to read MG books. Love mystery. I'm not into romance novels. I LOVE science fiction and fantasy (is that zombie genre?). I like to read, but I like to write even more. <br /><br />TeresaT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-64050873492932261982019-10-06T09:50:27.496-04:002019-10-06T09:50:27.496-04:00I read all kinds--always have. My book group "...I read all kinds--always have. My book group "forces" me to read outside my comfort zone. lol Good luck with that memoir. I'm sure others will enjoy it and learn from it.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-51713424361366768472019-10-04T13:58:53.423-04:002019-10-04T13:58:53.423-04:00Jumping into a different genre can be scary, but i...Jumping into a different genre can be scary, but it can also be recharging. I'm interested in how you like memoir. Let us know.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-5561049394810029272019-10-03T23:10:35.584-04:002019-10-03T23:10:35.584-04:00I totally agree with you regarding reading. It'...I totally agree with you regarding reading. It's so important for all of us, but especially for writers.<br /><br />And best wishes for your memoir Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-49360137301577503792019-10-03T10:19:02.626-04:002019-10-03T10:19:02.626-04:00Liza, thanks for the best wishes and so happy to h...Liza, thanks for the best wishes and so happy to hear you think the memoir's subject matter sounds intriguing. I always have doubts about it.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-64304487473524539292019-10-03T10:17:43.823-04:002019-10-03T10:17:43.823-04:00Why thank you very much, Beth. We MUST get togethe...Why thank you very much, Beth. We MUST get together for cyber coffee sometime. My mysteries are romantic suspense and I'm working on a memoir.!! Thanks for your feedback.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-41764459514038248432019-10-03T10:15:43.757-04:002019-10-03T10:15:43.757-04:00Michelle, I like to read a mix too. And I read the...Michelle, I like to read a mix too. And I read the fiction right before bed time and the non fiction anytime. Thanks for stopping in.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-14296635823572150102019-10-03T10:14:27.500-04:002019-10-03T10:14:27.500-04:00Yes, I wondered if this was a trick question. I th...Yes, I wondered if this was a trick question. I thought all writers were readers. LOLJ.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-83924388972874961032019-10-03T06:38:06.497-04:002019-10-03T06:38:06.497-04:00All great and true points about reading! Best wish...All great and true points about reading! Best wishes with your memoir! The subject matter sounds pretty intriguing!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-89930909281736731962019-10-02T22:03:37.786-04:002019-10-02T22:03:37.786-04:00What a lovely introduction for people who are new ...What a lovely introduction for people who are new to IWSG. I also liked your numbered response to this month's rather complex question. I also like to jump around (and read) different genres . . . currently working on a romantic suspense (a switch from traditional historical fiction), and a memoir! Happy writing ahead! https://bethandwriting.blogspot.com/Beth Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-19208584641942254452019-10-02T16:38:19.626-04:002019-10-02T16:38:19.626-04:00I read a mix of fiction and non-fiction.
The Good...I read a mix of fiction and non-fiction. <br />The Goodreads challenge keeps me accountable (not that I have a problem... I don't need motivation to read)<br />Happy IWSG Day!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-17225255534615909482019-10-02T15:02:57.821-04:002019-10-02T15:02:57.821-04:00Looks like you're with the IWSG majority. :-)
...Looks like you're with the IWSG majority. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-20630751076611905492019-10-02T13:47:32.662-04:002019-10-02T13:47:32.662-04:00I just checked it out--how fun! I've never hea...I just checked it out--how fun! I've never heard of that one. Thanks!Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-46668735314317422192019-10-02T13:05:37.627-04:002019-10-02T13:05:37.627-04:00Jacqui, I can't imagine a non-reader completin...Jacqui, I can't imagine a non-reader completing a book or even an essay, especially if he doesn't like to read in the first place.<br />I used Photofunia.com to make the graphic. Lots of fun to play with.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-46558700964031063142019-10-02T13:03:47.953-04:002019-10-02T13:03:47.953-04:00I agree, Helena. I am immersing myself in memoirs ...I agree, Helena. I am immersing myself in memoirs right now as I am working on mine. Don't tell anybody, but some of the celebrity memoirs are NOT worth reading! J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-43210806016704775262019-10-02T13:01:52.265-04:002019-10-02T13:01:52.265-04:00Wow, Jan. That is quite a an accomplishment and yo...Wow, Jan. That is quite a an accomplishment and you still have 3 more months to go in 2019. Love your question. Enjoy!J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-65739098897228756952019-10-02T11:07:23.419-04:002019-10-02T11:07:23.419-04:00Well said!Well said!Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-80325658614610440492019-10-02T11:06:57.717-04:002019-10-02T11:06:57.717-04:00I have yet to read any post from a writer who does...I have yet to read any post from a writer who doesn't read but I'll keep going.<br /><br />BTW, great newspaper article! What app did you use for it (since I'm assuming you created it--Fun Times!)?Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-76899541467704383962019-10-02T10:58:13.157-04:002019-10-02T10:58:13.157-04:00I read widely, and I always have a book on the go!...I read widely, and I always have a book on the go! When I'm editing, though, I advise writers to read A LOT in the genre they are writing in. You can learn so much from great authors. And it's totally fine to find inspiration in another author's writing. Helena Fairfaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304060264698408780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-52329481334245442142019-10-02T10:20:37.693-04:002019-10-02T10:20:37.693-04:00I read widely and indiscriminately. I've read ...I read widely and indiscriminately. I've read 95 books so far this year according to my goodbooks page. Not reading is an impossible thought and for those who would write without reading - I ask - cook without eating?Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727266796590751202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-41531744580412758692019-10-02T10:07:00.192-04:002019-10-02T10:07:00.192-04:00I'm not in a book club, but I have reader frie...I'm not in a book club, but I have reader friends who read books I wouldn't think of picking it up. They share their books with me so I am "exposed" to other genres. And I love that. Thanks for stopping in Mary. (PS I like that you leave a link where I can find you to comment on your page.)J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-82722409753240039152019-10-02T10:05:05.918-04:002019-10-02T10:05:05.918-04:00Broadening your reading horizons, Ellen. Good idea...Broadening your reading horizons, Ellen. Good idea. If you don't like a book though, do you quit reading or feel like you have to finish it?J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-8297870354812805052019-10-02T10:03:58.685-04:002019-10-02T10:03:58.685-04:00So true, IB. You should know cause you, as the cyb...So true, IB. You should know cause you, as the cyberspace and Pukelitzer award-winning reporter we all wonder about, interviewed me enough. Thanks for stopping in.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-5523518983510760362019-10-02T10:01:42.623-04:002019-10-02T10:01:42.623-04:00Oh, Pat, I understand nightmares after horror stor...Oh, Pat, I understand nightmares after horror stories. In fact, I wrote a book with "light" horror in it. I soon learned to NOT work on that book in the evenings or I'd never be able to sleep! Yes, you SHOULD write a memoir or at least a few life stories from your life. Start with the easy ones like stories told around the table at a family gathering. The ones told every year. Go J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com