tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post2829681621195213513..comments2023-10-28T16:55:37.201+02:00Comments on Rarely Dusty Books: Giveaway & Guest post: Sloan Parker Talks about BreatheJannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-13603343114958217112010-11-13T23:08:52.810+01:002010-11-13T23:08:52.810+01:00@Kaetrin: Yay! Glad Janna’s recommendation worked ...@Kaetrin: Yay! Glad Janna’s recommendation worked out for you. And I hope you enjoy BREATHE if you get a chance to check it out. Thank you for the best wishes!<br /><br />@Tracy: I’m thrilled you like the sound of it. I had hoped the story concept would appeal, but I know for some it might be a bit too intense sounding. Thanks for the kind words!<br /><br />@Janna: Thank you for your recommendation on MORE. A bit scary for the author too. I know everyone has different tastes, but I like hearing readers are happy with their investment -- of both time and money. There are too many good books out there to waste either.<br /><br />Not sure it's impressive since it takes a lot of time, but it's what works for me. At least so far. *g*Sloan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533709222053539359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-55712126885445178052010-11-13T19:10:44.012+01:002010-11-13T19:10:44.012+01:00@LindaC: LOL, you are an impatient fan, aren't...@LindaC: LOL, you are an impatient fan, aren't you, already looking forward to the one after Breathe. :)<br />I'm with you btw. ;)<br /><br />@Kaetrin: *waves back* I'm so glad you liked More! It's always a bit scary when people try a book based on my recommendation. :)<br /><br />@Tracy: You're in, Tracy! :) I agree with you on Sloan's thoroughness! Impressing isn't it?Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-9280100332372330642010-11-13T16:52:34.302+01:002010-11-13T16:52:34.302+01:00Wow - what a story that will be. The blurb sounds...Wow - what a story that will be. The blurb sounds incredible. Please count me in.<br /><br />On the process that Ms. Parker goes through - very thorough.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05320961506471746567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-51276033526770039452010-11-13T11:58:14.436+01:002010-11-13T11:58:14.436+01:00I'm looking forward to this one. I enjoyed Mo...I'm looking forward to this one. I enjoyed More (having picked up the rec from Janna - thx! *waves*).<br /><br />Thx for sharing how you get to know your characters Sloan and good luck with your new release.Kaetrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936055488367251592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-77229025196653391312010-11-13T05:00:54.124+01:002010-11-13T05:00:54.124+01:00Sarah: Thanks! Glad you liked the post. Thank you ...Sarah: Thanks! Glad you liked the post. Thank you for checking it out.<br /><br />Morgon: You’re welcome. It was fun sharing about these guys. It’s so nice to hear you liked MORE, and I hope you enjoy BREATHE as well. <br /><br />Seanna: That’s really neat that you do character questionnaires with your RPGs. Good luck if you try it with your writing too! Let me know if you want some links to sample character sketch questions. (sloan [at] sloanparker.com)<br /><br />Tracey: Glad to hear that. My to-read list of m/m titles alone is huge. Just too many good books out lately. Appreciate you considering BREATHE for yours.<br /><br />LindaC: Thanks for the kind words about both books. Much appreciated! I hope you enjoy this story too.Sloan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533709222053539359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-25692081430130899972010-11-13T01:27:18.749+01:002010-11-13T01:27:18.749+01:00I have been waiting for Breathe since I found out ...I have been waiting for Breathe since I found out about it. I loved More. It was interesting to get a glimpse of part of the writing process. After I get Breathe, I look forward to your next release!!<br /><br />lincat56@hotmail.comLindaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12361581776285846368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-870753977371219742010-11-13T00:05:41.416+01:002010-11-13T00:05:41.416+01:00@Morgon: 'Behind the scene' is exciting, i...@Morgon: 'Behind the scene' is exciting, isn't it? :D<br /><br />@Seanna Lea: It's nice to see how this post ignites ideas. :)<br /><br />@booklover0226: Hah, another m/m loving reader! It's such an addictive genre! :DJannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-18153208715416350872010-11-12T23:23:48.955+01:002010-11-12T23:23:48.955+01:00I love m/m novels and look forward in reading this...I love m/m novels and look forward in reading this one.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Tracey D<br />booklover0226 at gmail dot combooklover0226https://www.blogger.com/profile/17837337361837154604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-42569872648634287122010-11-12T21:06:46.452+01:002010-11-12T21:06:46.452+01:00I have to try the character questionnaire. I'v...I have to try the character questionnaire. I've done it for RPG characters, so I have no idea why it never occurred to me for characters I am writing.Seanna Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211334943923310861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-87111125670236477432010-11-12T20:36:31.128+01:002010-11-12T20:36:31.128+01:00Thanks for the "behind the scenes" peek,...Thanks for the "behind the scenes" peek, it's fun to learn some of what goes into creating the books I enjoy reading. I loved <i>More</i> and I'm really looking forward to <i>Breathe</i>!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-54076147822869640562010-11-12T20:01:01.514+01:002010-11-12T20:01:01.514+01:00@Lily: I look forward to talking about Breathe wit...@Lily: I look forward to talking about Breathe with you, Lily. :)<br /><br />@ncjenks: I love the broken characters too! That is when the healing is done well indeed. :)<br /><br />@Pia Veleno: Thanks for stopping by, Pia. :D<br /><br />@joder: Sounds like you'll get your cry when you win the book... or for another reason when not. ;)<br /><br />@Kris: It's intriguing, isn't it?<br /><br />@orannia: I knew it would fascinate you, hon! :)<br /><br />@Leontine: Me too! Maybe we can seduce Jay and Lincoln to come to the Netherlands and have a double date with them? *grin*<br /><br />@Sarah: Same here! Especially when it's done the indepth way Sloan does it. :DJannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-74168403911813644282010-11-12T17:25:01.947+01:002010-11-12T17:25:01.947+01:00I'm always fascinated by how author's crea...I'm always fascinated by how author's create their characters - great post!<br /><br />smaccall @ comcast.netBookwyrm369https://www.blogger.com/profile/14099913801290454078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-4333210984534363512010-11-12T15:55:46.564+01:002010-11-12T15:55:46.564+01:00Kris: You’re very welcome. I had such a great expe...Kris: You’re very welcome. I had such a great experience writing about these guys, so it was fun to share some of their info and how I created them.<br /><br />orannia: So happy to hear you think it sounds interesting and thank you for the best wishes on the release!<br /><br />Leontine: I am thrilled to hear that. Of course I’ve spent a lot of time over the past year with these guys, and I’ve grown quite attached. *g*Sloan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533709222053539359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-78575330320795651822010-11-12T10:19:28.166+01:002010-11-12T10:19:28.166+01:00Hello Jay and Lincoln!! The conflict alone promise...Hello Jay and Lincoln!! The conflict alone promises emotion-wrought scenes, which I love but reading those character sheets I instantly want to meet these two men. I already like them both :))Leontinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772385054579881436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-8482060328136182232010-11-12T08:53:25.584+01:002010-11-12T08:53:25.584+01:00Thank you Sloan - it was fascinating to see inside...Thank you Sloan - it was fascinating to see inside the writing process :) And the premise of Breathe sounds very interesting.<br /><br />All the best for the release!oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-42303240467124059092010-11-12T06:25:31.272+01:002010-11-12T06:25:31.272+01:00Fascinating. Thanks for sharing one of your writi...Fascinating. Thanks for sharing one of your writing techniques with us, Sloan. :)Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281267776361355788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-1449440872371758512010-11-12T04:33:29.137+01:002010-11-12T04:33:29.137+01:00Val: Hi there! Glad you liked the sample questions...Val: Hi there! Glad you liked the sample questions. I love using them to help figure out who these people are. There are some great sources on-line where I gathered a lot of ideas and sample questions that I use. Let me know if you want the links and I’ll be happy to send them to you. sloan [at] sloanparker.com (that goes for anyone who wants more info on creating character sketches).<br /><br />Smokinhotbooks: So glad to hear that. Thanks! I hope you enjoy Breathe if you get a chance to read it.<br /><br />Janna: *waves back* Very sweet of you to say.<br /><br />Blodeuedd: Thanks! Since no one has actually “met” these guys yet, I thought it would be fun to share. Glad it wasn’t a bore for everyone. *g*<br /><br />Lily: Thank you! So happy you enjoyed MORE and glad you think this premise sounds good. I wasn’t so sure how the blurb would go over. It’s nice to hear all the positive comments.<br /><br />ncjenks: I also love when authors share their secrets. I’ve learned so much by just reading articles and blogs by other writers whose work I admire. And don’t feel bad about not reading menages. I have certain themes/genres I don’t really care for and would probably skip even with my favorite authors. If you get a chance to read Breathe, I hope you enjoy it. It definitely involves the idea of healing and finding peace again. <br /><br />Pia: Thanks so much! If you check out Breathe I’d love to hear what you think.<br /><br />joder: Thank you for the congrats! I’m not sure if it’ll make others cry, but it sure did for me (even on the 10th read). I’ve been told that’s a good sign. I’m hoping so, and that it’s not just some sort of "crazy writer" phenomenon. *g* Hope you get in your needed cry soon. We all need those from time to time.Sloan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533709222053539359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-23251027882246276142010-11-12T02:20:34.740+01:002010-11-12T02:20:34.740+01:00Congrats on the new release! It sounds amazingly ...Congrats on the new release! It sounds amazingly good with a lot of angst to enhance the story and pull even harder on the heart strings. I would so love to win a copy since I could use a good cry.<br /><br />joderjo402 AT gmail DOT comThe Scarf Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909550720063326180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-57269862182122167802010-11-12T00:49:50.909+01:002010-11-12T00:49:50.909+01:00Hi Sloan! Congrats on the new release! I've be...Hi Sloan! Congrats on the new release! I've been excited to read Breathe since I finished More. Many happy sales!!<br /><br />Pia<br /><br />( piathewriter @ gmail . com )Pia Velenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520764865758564003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-81774110938018567982010-11-12T00:27:04.830+01:002010-11-12T00:27:04.830+01:00Great post Janna and Sloan. I love it when authors...Great post Janna and Sloan. I love it when authors share their writing secrets. Especially when you get to see more into them like with the character sheets Sloan makes. <br /><br />I must confess, I haven't read More because it's a menage. I'm not real big on those. *blush* But I would love to read Breathe. I absolutely love when a story features a broken character. I think the healing the character goes through is fascinating when done right. <br /><br />mercedes791@live.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-74355053949832092652010-11-12T00:15:57.194+01:002010-11-12T00:15:57.194+01:00Very interesting post!
Sloan, I really enjoyed r...Very interesting post! <br /><br />Sloan, I really enjoyed reading <i>More</i> and look forward to reading <i>Breathe.</i> I really liked the info you shared and this line... "two very likeable guys stuck in an impossible situation." Sounds great!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683944973070583799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-62608093285488271272010-11-11T23:03:28.626+01:002010-11-11T23:03:28.626+01:00@Chris: ;D
@Blodeuedd: Still not into m/m, hon? :...@Chris: ;D<br /><br />@Blodeuedd: Still not into m/m, hon? :)Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-51564777337785786572010-11-11T22:08:24.830+01:002010-11-11T22:08:24.830+01:00Not entering but cool post, different :)Not entering but cool post, different :)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-5959572837356994402010-11-11T21:22:29.203+01:002010-11-11T21:22:29.203+01:00Janna: Whew! ;)Janna: Whew! ;)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959009113795804133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-84552988471613141222010-11-11T18:58:26.563+01:002010-11-11T18:58:26.563+01:00@Lis: It's interesting, isn't it?
@pattep...@Lis: It's interesting, isn't it?<br /><br />@pattepoilue: hi, ma belle! Good to see you and I absolutely agree with you, this is fascinating stuff.<br /><br />@BeCullen: So you are! :)<br /><br />@Tam: LOL, at least you know yourself. ;) I look forward to reading Breathe too.<br /><br />@LBGregg: It's fascinating how every author has her/his own methods. :) Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />@Deanna: Oh, I LOVED More too! And welcome at my place. :D<br /><br />@Sweets: Thanks for adding the contest to your crazy sentence. I love those sentences of yours! :)<br /><br />@Stella: The 'behind the scenes' intrigue me too. A lot. I like getting that little peek into the writer's mind! :)<br /><br />@Chris: You're counted in! :) Good thing for you that this book isn't a menage. ;)<br /><br />@Anne Brooke: That's my favorite combination in books too! :)<br /><br />@Sloan: *waves* I'm so happy to have you over today, Sloan! You're a wonderful guest. Thank you! :D<br /><br />@Val: I'm with you, I like those elements too. It reveals the origin of character depth, which shows in Sloan's work I think.<br /><br />@KC: You and me both! :)Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.com