tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post4906361965252679677..comments2024-03-28T08:02:30.057-04:00Comments on Word-Whores: What Will People Think?K.A. Krantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06674754426001151828noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-15075587145658023362011-02-06T10:15:58.532-05:002011-02-06T10:15:58.532-05:00Linda - my mother basically doesn't read what ...Linda - my mother basically doesn't read what I write. I'm not sure why - she is an avid reader and not above reading a book with smut in it. I think it's the fantasy elements that bother her. Maybe I should offer her a pair of scissors - that is a brilliant idea, lol.Kerry Schaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821175497518362926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-76395143723396176882011-02-06T10:07:52.182-05:002011-02-06T10:07:52.182-05:00Kinley - oh yeah - writing for intimate strangers ...Kinley - oh yeah - writing for intimate strangers is infinitely better than writing for anybody you know, lol. I hope your father's dentist enjoys the read, though<br /><br />Allison - time to develop a haughty artist's mien, lol. You are above all of the strange looks and any judgment calls that go with them. (we wish, anyway)Kerry Schaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821175497518362926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-34859677473336524142011-02-06T10:04:04.197-05:002011-02-06T10:04:04.197-05:00The pie comment made me laugh out loud.
My mom se...The pie comment made me laugh out loud.<br /><br />My mom seemed to love my first book. There was no smut in it. She's continued to read them since, and there's been smut since, but perhaps the novelty of her novel-writing daughter has worn off, or perhaps the smutty scenes have made her take that step back and ask herself, "Where did I go wrong?" hee hee. <br /><br />I've found that if I have the attitude of 'yup, that's what I wrote!' and follow it with an expectant smile, whatever embarrassed baggage they were trying to pass onto my shoulders stays planted right on theirs. <br /> <br />I have offered to take the scissors and remove the smut from my mother's copies if she'd like...she hasn't taken me up on that yet. ;-DLinda Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452743850118017500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-30515731251123592272011-02-05T20:52:43.655-05:002011-02-05T20:52:43.655-05:00Oh yeah, I know this feeling. I have to admit it&#...Oh yeah, I know this feeling. I have to admit it's a tad odd to know my dad's reading my book now. It's also freaking me out that he bought ten copies to hand out at work. (Um, dad. You might want to read it *first*) <br /><br />Of course, my boss is reading it. His wife is reading it. My coworkers are reading it. My boss's boss is reading it. I imagine I'm in for all sorts of strange looks in the next few weeks. <br /><br />*sigh*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810952821295312008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-70295598181591696902011-02-05T20:09:44.530-05:002011-02-05T20:09:44.530-05:00This is a great post, Kerry! I'm dealing with ...This is a great post, Kerry! I'm dealing with exactly this right now. I told my father about the book I have coming out and the first thing he did was tell his dentist! I told him I was not taking any responsibility for the reaction of others if my parents are going to tell people they know. I'd much rather write intimate scenes for complete strangers than my father's dentist. But that's just me.Kinley Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421729190244218532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-38682687032413468482011-02-05T18:32:47.693-05:002011-02-05T18:32:47.693-05:00J to the Ill - love your screen name. And I think ...J to the Ill - love your screen name. And I think you are right - the best writing happens when we dare to challenge both ourselves and our readers, at least a little bit. <br /><br />Laura - yes, I almost wrote the post on how I am essentially a private person, and this is why writing sex is difficult for me. Just as it is difficult for me to share my deepest emotions and most secret dreams and hopes. I suppose writing those sorts of scenes might be easier for those who get turned on by exhibitionism, lol. But then, I expect they'd want to write porn.Kerry Schaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821175497518362926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-77401245286694739482011-02-05T17:26:43.923-05:002011-02-05T17:26:43.923-05:00*raises hand timidly*
Hi. My name is Laura. I thi...*raises hand timidly*<br /><br />Hi. My name is Laura. I think I might be a prude.<br /><br />Just kidding. I totally empathize with what you wrote...I suspect that it's because sex is normally such a private act. And, well, when we're writing, it's for an audience. *Gulp.*Laura Bicklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02498043274943334697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-50353406023036897842011-02-05T13:28:25.975-05:002011-02-05T13:28:25.975-05:00Tab A into Slot B! <3
I also love how you'...Tab A into Slot B! <3<br /><br />I also love how you've turned this in to a challenge for the writer, to do what makes them uncomfortable. Some of the best writing is about making READERS uncomfortable, making them question and overcome and soldier on. I dig it.<br /><br />Also, I am Such A Prude.J to the Illhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087635718309237872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-25905950136003432682011-02-05T12:30:15.111-05:002011-02-05T12:30:15.111-05:00Janelle - I actually considered writing YA so I co...Janelle - I actually considered writing YA so I could chicken out of dealing with it. But that's not where my muse wanted to go.Kerry Schaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821175497518362926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-5953486156513874042011-02-05T12:14:02.802-05:002011-02-05T12:14:02.802-05:00KAK - I'm so glad my writing performance anxie...KAK - I'm so glad my writing performance anxiety amuses you, lol.<br /><br />Jeffe - Sex and Pie. Sounds like a new novel to me.Kerry Schaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821175497518362926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-42121770981078961332011-02-05T12:10:34.949-05:002011-02-05T12:10:34.949-05:00Love this post, Kerry! As a YA writer, I don't...Love this post, Kerry! As a YA writer, I don't have to deal with this too much, but I totally hear you!! :o)Janelle Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09856351306821482632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-75586387496699374802011-02-05T11:27:12.368-05:002011-02-05T11:27:12.368-05:00"preferably in the missionary position and in..."preferably in the missionary position and in the dark, without anybody getting overly excited."<br /><br />Love that! That goes in the book with the pie directive. Really nice post and not just because you pimped my book. ;-) This is a lovely way to wrap up the week, with such a thoughtful exploration of the way people's expectations affect us.Jeffe Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779020656676094853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663321286319002443.post-76640622827167729952011-02-05T09:20:00.457-05:002011-02-05T09:20:00.457-05:00"Why don't you go out for pie?"
LO...<i> "Why don't you go out for pie?" </i><br /><br />LOL! That HAS to go in a book. I hear it being said in the same tone as the Grey Poupon guy in the back of his Rolls.<br /><br />Seriously though? It's the scoffers that get me. I giggle with glee over shocking, but "under-performing"... gives me a wee bit of sympathy for men in real life.K.A. Krantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674754426001151828noreply@blogger.com