tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post8999780793788324055..comments2023-04-17T20:56:48.521-07:00Comments on Komal Mansoor Writer: Christmas Special: Author Interview & Giveaway with Linda AcasterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-26418570833472089482012-01-01T15:07:36.845-08:002012-01-01T15:07:36.845-08:00Hi Madeleine & HannahH, thanks for joining us!...Hi Madeleine & HannahH, thanks for joining us!<br /><br />Great to hear that "Reading A Writer's Mind..." <br />has been of such use to you, Madeleine. People say that about me and genres, and I always look at them askance. From where I sit it's all in the characters. Understanding where our characters mentally stand, how they think and feel, is the key.<br /><br />@HannahH - I'm sure you'd find a lot to light your fire in the book. I might not have a luck potion to blow your way, but I can point you towards Amazon or Smashwords for your formats. Oh, go on then... pfuff..!!<br /><br />In fact, good luck to everyone, not just in the competition, but in your writing as well.<br /><br />LindaLinda Acasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096791092366530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-51039765617578889052012-01-01T13:44:43.474-08:002012-01-01T13:44:43.474-08:00I love to read your blog. Very nice interview, I e...I love to read your blog. Very nice interview, I enjoyed reading the variety of questions and equally good answers. Please enter me in this giveaway. I am following you on twitter. No FB account..sorry! <br /><br />GFC: advaita<br />E-mail: advaita_verma@yahoo.comadvaitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-89676560404060124212011-12-31T17:12:26.734-08:002011-12-31T17:12:26.734-08:00Hello! I'm a new GFC follower!
I'm visit...Hello! I'm a new GFC follower!<br /><br />I'm visiting you from http://beautybrite.com and http://everafterpr.blogspot.com!<br /><br />*We're seeking book tour hosts at Ever After PR! Stop by and say hi!DisneyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813021453713585407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-69468443204607317122011-12-31T08:19:03.148-08:002011-12-31T08:19:03.148-08:00I have already read Reading a Writer's Mind an...I have already read Reading a Writer's Mind and found it full of useful hints. What is impressive is that Linda is at home in such different genres.Madeleine McDonaldhttp://madeleinemcdonald.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-3898765129166577822011-12-28T06:27:09.607-08:002011-12-28T06:27:09.607-08:00Hi everyone! Enjoying the Christmas break? Do we w...Hi everyone! Enjoying the Christmas break? Do we writers have such a thing? I've started reading a Crime novel I've had for a while, I'm plugging away at outstanding client work, thinking about a Western cover I need, and occasionally cogitating on the work-in-process, "The Bull At The Gate", the sequel to "Torc of Moonlight". And this is R&R??<br /><br />It is great to see new people joining in the discussion.<br /><br />@Georgia: Poetry is of great use to prose writers as it makes us see and choose words individually rather than as a group or phrase without recourse to the dreaded adverb. Do we mean walk or lope or stride - that sort of thing. It also helps hone rhythm and pacing. It matters little if the end result is cringe-worthy as it is the process that matters. So keep up with your poetry even if at this time you can't find mind-space for prose. It all adds to the learning curve.<br /><br />@Silvy: If it can't be bought, borrow one. We have a grreat system of libraries in the UK (though the current economy means that many are reduced or closing). I think this will aid the uptake of ebooks.<br /><br />@Larissa: Exactly! For some unknown reason in the UK writing prose has been seen as a born-to artform. I consider it a craft where skills need to be honed. I'd have saved myself years of grind if someone had taken me by the hand early in my career - which is what "Reading A Writer's Mind..." attempts to do.<br /><br />It's been good chatting to you all. I'll return later. I have this group of characters in York standing around tapping their feet and getting decidedly irritated, so I'd best get back to them.Linda Acasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096791092366530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-56123387788966686932011-12-27T14:56:15.592-08:002011-12-27T14:56:15.592-08:00Good Luck to everyone who is entering! I am loving...Good Luck to everyone who is entering! I am loving that you all are taking part in the discussion, and Linda come over to reply you all (She ROCKS!) <br />Would love to see more entries, questions on writing or shared experiences. Anything is welcome, as long as it is related to writing. <br />Keep pouring the comment love! :)Komal Mansoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119355188421046815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-37037535056305128062011-12-27T11:41:33.794-08:002011-12-27T11:41:33.794-08:00I was in the same position as the author: I was to...I was in the same position as the author: I was told to look at the greats to create books and that was just as helpful as looking at an artist's finished product to learn how to draw: Utterly useless. I would love to learn how to write better using her book. Thanks for sponsoring this giveaway!<br /><br /><br />GFC Name: Larissa<br />Twitter Name: @AThreeWayTieL<br />Facebook Name: Larissa Hinton<br />E-mail : pocahantas89@yahoo.comLarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02739647250724315874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-30806437619378059672011-12-27T10:47:19.977-08:002011-12-27T10:47:19.977-08:00Hi
First my question:
What would do if last copy o...Hi<br />First my question:<br />What would do if last copy of the book who badly love to read goes in another person's hand?<br />Comment:<br />I will read this book with joy if you give me chance to do that,so give me a chance :o)<br />My GFC name:Silvana Miteva Velickovska or Silvy<br />Twitter:@booksaremy<br />FB:Silvana Velickovska<br />My blog:<br />www.books-are-my-life-silvy.blogspot.comSilvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607520361647030801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-55479208724013236162011-12-27T07:29:23.652-08:002011-12-27T07:29:23.652-08:00I really enjoyed reading this interview. I love fi...I really enjoyed reading this interview. I love finding new authors to read. As far as my writing goes, I write poetry but it ends there. Since I started school full time I haven't had much time to write, but I enjoy it and it helps through so much. I really look forward to reading this book. I asked to join your group on Facebook (my name is Georgia Gaudette). I am also a GFC follower, I believe it listed me as Elmo but could've done my name also.<br />My email addy is:<br />elmorulez2007@gmail.comGeorgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648368971149105258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-53165244219449228082011-12-26T16:07:46.957-08:002011-12-26T16:07:46.957-08:00Hi Mac and Donna, thanks for dropping by.
Mac: I ...Hi Mac and Donna, thanks for dropping by.<br /><br />Mac: I know what you mean. Humans are intersting, but writers take that oblique look at normality and can highlight so much more. And why can't God live in a shack? Since when did God actually state he/she/it lived on a cloud? Or, for that matter, lived - at least in our expression of the term? If nothing existed before the Big Bang, what exploded? Y'see, it doesn't take much, does it, to start a writer cogitating. I hope your own cogitating works well for you.<br /><br />Donna: Courage is what we must live by. Mostly the courage to be less than the perfect we aim to be - in our life, in our writing. It helps to have some encouragement, to listen to people who have trod the path. 2012 is a whole new year. Go for your goal, Donna.Linda Acasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096791092366530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-66814197112225966262011-12-26T07:40:41.145-08:002011-12-26T07:40:41.145-08:00My comment:I would love to use this book. I am thi...My comment:I would love to use this book. I am thinking of turning the stories (and more) on my blog into a book. Maybe I could gather a little courage.<br />GFC Name: Donna McBroom-Theriot<br />Twitter Name: @MyBookofStories<br />Facebook Name: Donna McBroom-Theriot<br />E-mail : mylife.onestoryatatime@yahoo.com<br /><br />My blog: http://mylife-in-stories.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759791009924151377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-73073975887191245292011-12-25T20:26:12.314-08:002011-12-25T20:26:12.314-08:00Personally, I'd like to read a reader's mi...Personally, I'd like to read a reader's mind. What you're reading is the work of an author, and when I read their bios I'm so surprised at how different they are from their writing. <br /><br />Read a reader's mind, and you've got it made. Maybe it means you'll be writing sparkly vampires, God living in a shack (dumb idea, but who am I to argue with success?), or a little girl growing up in 1915 Brooklyn. I'm a big believer in making your urge to write to conform to what an audience wants.<br /><br />Mac Campbell<br /><a href="http://iwritehorror.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Damn Fine Horror</a>Mac Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18025256806783821913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-55408132666756316732011-12-23T14:04:55.291-08:002011-12-23T14:04:55.291-08:00@LindaSR - glad my responses struck a chord. Most ...@LindaSR - glad my responses struck a chord. Most people's fiction needs honing. When we start we have a tendency to write as we speak, whereas we should be writing as our narrators speak. Sometimes the years give us that insight; sometimes its an editor's eye. You look after yourself.<br /><br />@Liz - pleased you could drop by. Your covers are spectacular.<br /><br />@Penny - thanks for the accolade! Glad I was of help. I wish you well with your crime novels.Linda Acasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096791092366530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-89153487276059518542011-12-23T10:54:26.104-08:002011-12-23T10:54:26.104-08:00Fascinating interview. I'm not entering the c...Fascinating interview. I'm not entering the contest because I already have the book. I was in the queue waiting when it first came out. Linda's incisive reviewing has been a huge help to me. I recommend it to anyone - it's a good read, even if you don't want to be inspired to write.<br />I think I've followed the blog and so on (not entirely sure as I've not quite got to grips with the iPad yet) and I'm around and blogging at www.pennygrubb.comPenny Grubbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321603664734033057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-77678241721420608292011-12-23T10:06:45.902-08:002011-12-23T10:06:45.902-08:00Nice to meet you. I found you through book blogs a...Nice to meet you. I found you through book blogs and decided to become a follower. When you have time it would be nice if you visit my blog and become a part of my blog family. Liz.<br />http://novel-moments.blogspot.com/<br /><br />I love your blog very much and will be coming back.<br /><br />LizLiz Grace Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03530903335315992758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-10173570882009141802011-12-23T09:32:31.207-08:002011-12-23T09:32:31.207-08:00Lovely interview, and as always I learned somethin...Lovely interview, and as always I learned something new about you, Linda. With my fuzzy head, post-concussion, I don't feel up to following all the rules for entering the book giveaway but I'm sure it is a very helpful tool for writers at any stage of their journey. I've visited the Jorvik Museum at York. Fascinating.<br />All of your responses in this interview struck a responsive chord with my own convictions about writing, and most especially about ebooks.<br />Regards and wishes for your continued success. Linda SwiftLinda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-51467744639434084742011-12-23T08:43:39.900-08:002011-12-23T08:43:39.900-08:00Just popping by between house jobs, and oh, wow! V...Just popping by between house jobs, and oh, wow! Visitors already. <br /><br />@Jodi - well, my FB is hardly a "group". It's a Profile, but as I only chat about writing stuff I guess it might be an idea to investigate Pages during the break. Never enough time, is there? I hope you managed to become a Friend, nonetheless. And I can see what you think of the Goddess from your FB page. She's a slow burn in 'Torc of Moonlight', as she should be - her heart beats to a different rhythm to ours.<br /><br />@David - a man of so few words! I hope your own writing does well for you.<br /><br />@Stuart - Lovely to hear from you. Thanks for dropping by. So others know, Stuart gave the book a cracking review across at Goodreads.<br /><br />Okay, I have to play taxi driver (not THAT taxi driver) so I'll call back later. Any questions, add them in to the mix. I'm interested to know what others are doing, or having trouble with.Linda Acasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096791092366530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-62939546644721940932011-12-23T08:07:28.826-08:002011-12-23T08:07:28.826-08:00@Jodi: Thanks for entering the contest!
@David: ...@Jodi: Thanks for entering the contest! <br /><br />@David: So happy that you love the new make-over and content. Thanks for stopping by!:)<br /><br />@Stuart: Thanks for you lovely comment. I have visited your blog and read your post on cultural beliefs...very interesting. I am following you now on Twitter. Hope you also come back to take part in future writing discussions.Komal Mansoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119355188421046815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-28943515562259525862011-12-23T07:20:30.240-08:002011-12-23T07:20:30.240-08:00I've read Linda's giveaway already, so I&...I've read Linda's giveaway already, so I'm not here for the contest. I'd just like to let everyone know that, in common with her fiction writing, this is a book worth having. I've been writing for millennia and I still learned a good deal from this book.<br />For those interested, you can find me on http://stuartaken.blogspot.com/ where I put my own slant of various writing issues.<br />Good interview; I enjoyed this, thanks.stuartaken.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05695584662320617659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-42461138031895510952011-12-23T05:38:20.847-08:002011-12-23T05:38:20.847-08:00This is a cool blog site.This is a cool blog site.David Donaghehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09658289880137229255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-71071956437021191202011-12-22T13:57:55.571-08:002011-12-22T13:57:55.571-08:00HI, This is my first time here and love what you h...HI, This is my first time here and love what you have done. I followed you on twitter (I'm at @jodiaman) and asked to join your fb group. My page is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heal-Now-and-Forever-Be-in-Peace/181177081941762 <br /><br />This is great information for readers and writers. I am interested in the Torc of Moonlight. I'm very much into the Goddess! It is on my reading list!Jodi Amanhttp://www.healnowandforever.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-88123918161583427172011-12-22T13:45:49.456-08:002011-12-22T13:45:49.456-08:00@Linda: Thank you so much for dropping by!:) I lov...@Linda: Thank you so much for dropping by!:) I loved interviewing you! <br /><br />Well, readers, you heard her! Leave a question and she will answer! She is such a sweetheart! Right?:)<br /><br />And what can be more exciting this Christmas than winning a great reference book to help you in your writing adventures? :) <br /><br />Thanks again, Linda! xxxKomal Mansoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119355188421046815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890845277371044884.post-72054474382533234872011-12-22T12:54:24.085-08:002011-12-22T12:54:24.085-08:00Well hello there, Review Girl. Thanks for inviting...Well hello there, Review Girl. Thanks for inviting me across. <br /><br />And to all readers, yes I know you're busy right now - tell me about it! - but if you leave a question I'll be popping back to answer. And you could win yourself a copy of my ebook. How's that to set you up for the New Year? Yay!Linda Acasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096791092366530129noreply@blogger.com