tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post258170399959990781..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Take the FallUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-55829434038118154532008-03-24T23:54:00.000-04:002008-03-24T23:54:00.000-04:00is it just me or do my comments just not show up!!...is it just me or do my comments just not show up!! This is my third pathetic attempt to post..<BR/><BR/>Pfft..<BR/><BR/>*cries*<BR/><BR/>*kicks computer*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-53837154081505796332008-03-24T20:52:00.000-04:002008-03-24T20:52:00.000-04:00How could I forget to mention Anne Stuart. She tak...How could I forget to mention Anne Stuart. She takes major risks and they always pay off.Sweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867316291532725627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-61000208388575795562008-03-24T20:13:00.000-04:002008-03-24T20:13:00.000-04:00Writers who take the Risk...Well, for me JR WARD.....Writers who take the Risk...Well, for me JR WARD...and Lora Leigh...I find myself sinking into my bed thinking "..are you gonna go there? - "OMG you just did"...Saint Andiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778560035361570697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-17257442387607093462008-03-24T19:06:00.000-04:002008-03-24T19:06:00.000-04:00C.E. Murphy,House of Cards trilogy. Those books ke...C.E. Murphy,<BR/><BR/>House of Cards trilogy. Those books keep you guessing at every turnjudiebabiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673060315114415932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-54345311971702398702008-03-24T18:04:00.000-04:002008-03-24T18:04:00.000-04:00Strange as it may seem, I think that James Patters...Strange as it may seem, I think that James Patterson has taken a few risks in his career. He's known for these wonderful thriller/mystery novels and yet he's written two beautiful, daring romance novels. For a best selling author known for a certain genre, who also happens to be a man, that's a huge risk.<BR/>Thanks. <B>Love</B>, <B>love</B>, <B>love</B> the Darkyn series.<BR/><BR/>*sorry if this is a duplicate posting, just getting the hang of this*boromirbeautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539526137387822334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-33190829512946502332008-03-24T16:19:00.000-04:002008-03-24T16:19:00.000-04:00Chritie Golden, Christine Feehan, Laurell K. Hamil...Chritie Golden, Christine Feehan, Laurell K. Hamilton, and Collen Gleason. Thanks for an awesome contest!Cherie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767627787231269781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-5076936344632664172008-03-24T15:52:00.000-04:002008-03-24T15:52:00.000-04:00JR Ward and Keri Arthur come to mind when I think ...JR Ward and Keri Arthur come to mind when I think of risk takers.CrystalGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613282698726922126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-79628630903700388832008-03-24T15:35:00.000-04:002008-03-24T15:35:00.000-04:00I think Meljean Brook takes some interesting risks...I think Meljean Brook takes some interesting risks. Her characters, like yours, are not vanilla.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-42477716699384288242008-03-24T14:02:00.000-04:002008-03-24T14:02:00.000-04:00Anne Bishop, Lora Leigh, Morgan Hawke, I had high ...Anne Bishop, Lora Leigh, Morgan Hawke, I had high hopes for Vishous and Butch in the last JR Ward book, but I kind of think that one went a little off for me. Butch and V had a solid totally hot connection and it went nowhere which was really dissapointing for me.Stephanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305651180217243967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-60688635356974556292008-03-24T12:36:00.000-04:002008-03-24T12:36:00.000-04:00Almost all mine are already taken... I'll see your...Almost all mine are already taken... I'll see your bets of LKH, JR Ward, Anne Bishop, Mercedes Lackey's Herald Mage books (couldn't believe someone else remembered those!), and raise you a Jim Butcher's Dresden Files books because Harry is a complete loon of a protagonist (in an enjoyable way - love his sarcasm) with a romantic streak a mile wide that all the bad guys know about and abuse, but he still won't give up or give in. Plus, half the time, he doesn't even save his own butt, let alone anyone else's. It's refreshing not having perfect heroes.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the ARC opportunity. And I have greatly enjoyed your books and your blog! Thanks so much!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11950255148474025374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-88316089176532042392008-03-24T11:37:00.000-04:002008-03-24T11:37:00.000-04:00ok, I think mine got eaten too?!?!Anya Bast's Elem...ok, I think mine got eaten too?!?!<BR/>Anya Bast's Elemental Witches series is risky, as well as J.R. Ward, Morgan Hawke, and Patrick Calfia. Also, I think Anne Rice is taking huge risks writing about the boy Jesus, instead of the vampiresMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06210892588330456637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-85303467006778338042008-03-24T11:32:00.000-04:002008-03-24T11:32:00.000-04:00Anya Bast's "Elemental Witches" series, J.R Ward, ...Anya Bast's "Elemental Witches" series, J.R Ward, Morgan Hawke, and Patrick Calfia. I think right now Anne Rice is taking a huge risk writing about the boy JesusMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06210892588330456637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-13218789090990417912008-03-23T21:41:00.000-04:002008-03-23T21:41:00.000-04:00I think my comment got eaten. I'm truly sorry if I...I think my comment got eaten. I'm truly sorry if I already posted. I am a bit bad at this new method.<BR/><BR/>Carol Berg's Transformation. For telling the story of a prince and his trials and how he evolves as a person all through the eyes of a slave's first person POV.<BR/><BR/>Here's hoping this goes through alright *crosses fingers*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-84225696973066506552008-03-23T20:36:00.000-04:002008-03-23T20:36:00.000-04:00Someone already mentioned her, but Joey Hill. Not...Someone already mentioned her, but Joey Hill. Not so much for what she writes but how she writes it.<BR/><BR/>You sure know how to whet the appetite.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868327419940314643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-41179859238896744722008-03-23T19:28:00.000-04:002008-03-23T19:28:00.000-04:00Hmmm...I guess Jodi Picoult should be mentioned.Sh...Hmmm...<BR/>I guess Jodi Picoult should be mentioned.<BR/>She writes stories that others would let untold (like My Sisters Keeper) Her characters are so "human". Seriuos stuff.<BR/>Hot stuff *lol*: definitely you and Sherilyn Kennyon <BR/>Those guys... *sigh*<BR/>If Val's story is only half as good as Lucan's, I will melt away. Lucan is my favorite ;-)<BR/><BR/>Thnx for the DarkynsNathygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586811496917968634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-9334810358680798992008-03-23T14:54:00.000-04:002008-03-23T14:54:00.000-04:00I'm also tossing my name in. Sherman Alexie. JR Wa...I'm also tossing my name in. <BR/><BR/>Sherman Alexie. JR Ward definately took risks with the whole Butch/V. relationship. <BR/>I also just finished reading a novel by Jeaniene Frost. It was a little untraditional for a romance, especially the ending.<BR/><BR/>Cheers!<BR/>JessicaJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227423349907530621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-91512600770356326862008-03-23T13:15:00.000-04:002008-03-23T13:15:00.000-04:00Hi, I'd say Neil Gaiman is a bit of a risk taker a...Hi, I'd say Neil Gaiman is a bit of a risk taker and I do enjoy his books.<BR/><BR/>Tossing my name in the hat ^^J.A. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613488285669190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-55614564246256461652008-03-23T03:37:00.000-04:002008-03-23T03:37:00.000-04:00Tossing my name in the hat with a few already ment...Tossing my name in the hat with a few already mentioned. J.R. Ward, Anne Bishop's Black Jewels Trilogy, and Tamara Siler Jones with her Dubric.<BR/><BR/>I also reread on a regular basis Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel series. It starts off small but ends up big. And a pain loving courtesan as a protag, that has to be a little outside the mainstream.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and William Goldman - The Princess Bride.<BR/><BR/>Does anybody want a peanut?Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358509924146746439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-27006933261448118682008-03-22T23:31:00.000-04:002008-03-22T23:31:00.000-04:00I love J. R. Ward, and L.A. Banks I think they bo...I love J. R. Ward, and L.A. Banks I think they both take risks.tsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882149040108579803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-91328137999663281382008-03-22T22:03:00.000-04:002008-03-22T22:03:00.000-04:00I agree with Tamara Siler Jones as a risk taker wh...I agree with Tamara Siler Jones as a risk taker who makes it work. I love the Burma Shave approach on this one -- I'm enticed. You're a superb risk-taker, too.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-74744637475141494862008-03-22T13:23:00.000-04:002008-03-22T13:23:00.000-04:00when I think of an author who takes risks, I think...when I think of an author who takes risks, I think of you. I'd love to win an ARC of Val's book.Sweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867316291532725627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-66700062608231337822008-03-22T07:50:00.000-04:002008-03-22T07:50:00.000-04:00My vote goes to Kit Whitfield, for her book Bareba...My vote goes to Kit Whitfield, for her book Bareback (released as Benighted in the US) - there's a werewolf book that's nothing like what you would expect a werewolf book to be!eihposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313211805933994883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-16744958998819045702008-03-22T05:04:00.001-04:002008-03-22T05:04:00.001-04:00I would LOVE to be counted in on the ARC :) I thi...I would LOVE to be counted in on the ARC :) I think an author that takes risks is Karen Marie Moning very steamy stuffFritzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453747930619846191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-62242723048396601292008-03-22T05:04:00.000-04:002008-03-22T05:04:00.000-04:00Amysee - I remember reading on a review I think it...Amysee - I remember reading on a review I think it was for Prisoner of Conscience by Susan R.Mathews, but it may have been for Exchange of Hostages. That the only way you knew he was the hero was because he was the only interrogator who didn't sodomize his valet. That's just a quote that's stuck in my head.LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-82524465698807143602008-03-22T00:50:00.000-04:002008-03-22T00:50:00.000-04:00Chuck Palahniuk, the twisted mind behind Fight Clu...Chuck Palahniuk, the twisted mind behind Fight Club, Haunted, and so many other twisted stories that make me squirm. He's the graphic sort of shocking that you can't turn away from, even though you know you probably morally should - like a gory car wreck.<BR/><BR/>Also Marjorie Liu, who I noticed has been mentioned before. Her style is very poetic, doesn't wedge right into the mainstream, but still remains popular. I think I read somewhere that she was told she should adapt a pen name, because people wouldn't buy books from an Asian-sounding author - bad enough the books have inter-racial relationships. Whoever told her that is a complete moron.Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370448129760309418noreply@blogger.com