tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post6954639923262659142..comments2023-10-30T10:03:21.741-04:00Comments on BETH CIOTTA: On Reading: The Emotional BangBeth Ciottahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251212401535078560noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-15033564676012436312007-07-17T10:35:00.000-04:002007-07-17T10:35:00.000-04:00I read mostly romance (mostly contemporary, but so...I read mostly romance (mostly contemporary, but some historical; mostly not paranormal), and I want the HEA. I tend to read for "escape," so I don't want the open-ended "realistic" endings. On the other hand, I hate the overly "made-for-the-movies" cutsy plot or endings, too, so go figure...<BR/><BR/>I agree with Mary Stella--I appreciate interesting characters and good chemistry. And I love to laugh and to read snappy dialogue. :)Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-45526049886040324852007-07-12T20:32:00.000-04:002007-07-12T20:32:00.000-04:00Hi everyone! Finally got a chance to check in and ...Hi everyone! Finally got a chance to check in and I have to say I very much enjoyed reading everyone's comments. Interesting to note that those who chimed in read multiple genres. I used to read romantic fiction period, but in the last three years I branched out into mystery suspense and thrillers. Like Tori, I'm most keen on those with a romantic sub-plot or at least a romantic interest. Like Taylor, I enjoy a good adventure. I'm looking for characters I can relate to and/or admire and a colorful cast of secondary characters. As far as plot, I want the unexpected. Surprise me. Shock me. Make me laugh. Give me a big ol' lump in my throat. Give me a happy or hopeful ending please.Beth Ciottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251212401535078560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-55862912787204430482007-07-12T17:51:00.000-04:002007-07-12T17:51:00.000-04:00I basically read everything (Historical Fiction, F...I basically read everything (Historical Fiction, Fantasy, SciFi, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, sometimes Mysteries, Romances and Lit fic) though historical fiction and epic fantasy rank highest on my list.<BR/><BR/>I prefer my Hist fic or Fantasy without a romance subplot, they seldom work for me. Most of the time I could slap the heroine and don't understand why the hero falls for her. <BR/><BR/>There are exceptions, of course.<BR/><BR/>But give me some nice battles, and I'm game, lol.Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-28007143931808753162007-07-12T13:48:00.000-04:002007-07-12T13:48:00.000-04:00Hi Beth!We love you!!! Some more than others. She...Hi Beth!<BR/><BR/>We love you!!! Some more than others. She who shall not be named. We always have a good time with you. Even though your lips were sealed concerning LONDON and MILO but that's okay. I'll live.<BR/><BR/>I thought Andrea asked some very interesting questions for her thesis. It's nice to know that we were part of her research.<BR/><BR/>My all time favorite genre is Historicals and the Paranormals(Vamps, Werewolves-hey, they have angst just like everyone else). Then Contemps but I like them to be funny and the Romantic Suspense. A little murder and mayhem. <BR/><BR/>Shout out to Mary! We love you.elsiehogarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00896412345257527128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-39430189000418954062007-07-12T13:19:00.000-04:002007-07-12T13:19:00.000-04:00I tend to read alot of genres, so I'm trying to fi...I tend to read alot of genres, so I'm trying to find a connection between them all. I guess what I look for in a book is something that can either stimulate my brain or my imagination. Mysteries make my brain work, adventures make my imagination soar. Anything that's fun or fast or just a plain good read, it works for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-67735276183542315832007-07-12T11:41:00.000-04:002007-07-12T11:41:00.000-04:00Sounds like you had a wonderful time, Beth. How c...Sounds like you had a wonderful time, Beth. How could you not with Elsie, Laurie and that wonderful group? *waving at Elsie and Laurie*<BR/><BR/>I read mostly romance, murder/detective mysteries and thrillers. Within the romance genre, I love romantic comedies as well as romantic suspense and there's also something so satisfying about a good historical that sweeps me into the era of Viscounts, Dukes, Countesses, etc.<BR/><BR/>I read a select number of paranormals -- Sherrilyn Kenyon, Marjorie Liu, S.L. Viel and a couple others, but that isn't the first genre I go to when I'm looking for something new to read. <BR/><BR/>I want multi-layered characters who have interesting personalities, real conflicts, and excellent chemistry with the others on the page. Hit me in the heart with the emotional conflict. Make me feel for these people and you'll carry my interest to the end.Mary Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186261066656584772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-13370785999548238702007-07-12T11:06:00.000-04:002007-07-12T11:06:00.000-04:00Fantasy, Historical, Science fiction, then the occ...Fantasy, Historical, Science fiction, then the occasional Romance (mostly contemporary) and the rare mystery (Psychological). <BR/><BR/>On page one I want a character that I can identify/sympathize with. A tortured, angsty character is always good as long as they don't wallow in it. At the end, I want to feel the character stayed true to his/herself, if not a HEA, the character should be changed by his/her experiences, or sacrificed something. (No, not a chicken.)<BR/><BR/>And if I read one more romance where the book ends with the woman pregnant, I'll scream. And throw the book. And never buy another one. :PConstance Brewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964121072645959593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-87719829513781043562007-07-12T09:56:00.000-04:002007-07-12T09:56:00.000-04:00I mostly read mysteries and/or science fiction/fan...I mostly read mysteries and/or science fiction/fantasy. But I usually read the ones with a romantic subplot. And I'm finding now I prefer more lighthearted reading. I do still read darker, more tense books but it's not my favorite. But I want a happy ending regardless.<BR/><BR/>(Love the new blog design!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com