tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post4395991132115839594..comments2023-10-28T16:55:37.201+02:00Comments on Rarely Dusty Books: One Author’s POV on POV: Guestpost & Giveaway with Sloan ParkerJannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-24377122856838601682010-04-27T00:21:21.260+02:002010-04-27T00:21:21.260+02:00Hi Leontine! You're still in time, hon! Oh, yo...Hi Leontine! You're still in time, hon! Oh, you really need to expand your horizon and More is the perfect book for that. :D So, keep your fingers crossed tomorrow morning when I go over to random.org! :)Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-26751952123737304322010-04-26T01:09:32.199+02:002010-04-26T01:09:32.199+02:00@Bookie: Hi! I’ve heard that same thing about the ...@Bookie: Hi! I’ve heard that same thing about the hero’s POV from many others. Sometimes I have trouble reading first when I’m not sure if I can trust the other person whose POV we don’t get. It doesn’t work when that character’s actions are overly suspicious. Good luck on the contest!<br /><br />@Christine H: That’s wonderful that you’ve read so many good books. Sometimes I can look past writing that has mistakes or problems if the story and characters are well done. Thanks for the comment and good luck!<br /><br />@orannia: So glad you were able to stop by. Just checked out the blurb for Silent in the Grave it sounds really good. You’re right about that connection with the story in first. That’s one of the reasons I wanted to try writing MORE in first. I’ve read some great books written in first that really connected me to a damaged hero. I hope you enjoy reading MORE and that you connect with Luke and his story if you do give it a try.<br /><br />@Leontine: Ohhh your first m/m/m! How exciting. As I said above, I agree about connecting with the main character in a first person book. I also think you have to like them too. It’s no fun to go on their journey with them if you don’t like that character. You won’t care about what happens to him/her. Like you said it would make it a chore to read his/her story. I’m glad you liked the sound of MORE. If you do read it, I hope you enjoy these three guys together.Sloan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533709222053539359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-41214540971938905062010-04-25T19:22:00.144+02:002010-04-25T19:22:00.144+02:00Am I still in time for the after party?? Let me ju...Am I still in time for the after party?? Let me just dip in the first and third person question. I enjoy both though the tricky thing with first person POV is always, do I connect with that character? The whole book stands or falls with that connection. Even if the writing style, or the story is worthwhile, I need my connection or else the emotions, the tension and conflict is lost to me, making the book a chore to read :( Still, if I do find that connection with a first person POV then let the fireworks begin, it is a chance I am always willing to take and so far I haven't had many bad experiences :)<br /><br />MORE sounds very good, it would be my first m/m/m ménage *grin* and I love to expand my horizon LOLLeontinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772385054579881436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-4012244713946132882010-04-25T14:57:22.247+02:002010-04-25T14:57:22.247+02:00@Bookie: I agree that it's frustrating when th...@Bookie: I agree that it's frustrating when the hero's POV isn't shown much or at all. I love to know the male perspective on things and that's probably one of the reasons I like reading m/m fiction so much :)<br /><br />@Christine H: I can imagine that it's wonderful to like all the books you've read so far :)<br /><br />@orannia: No need to apologize for that :) I'm glad you made it in time! <br />I agree with you that first POV can really connect you to a story. That happened to me a few times now. :)Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-45073229406873588032010-04-25T11:25:18.601+02:002010-04-25T11:25:18.601+02:00I'm sorry I'm so late :(
Thank you so muc...I'm sorry I'm so late :(<br /><br />Thank you so much Sloan. I used to <i>never</i> like first person...and then I read Silent in the Grave (Deanna Raybourn) and realized that when it is done well it can really connect you to a story. I still prefer third person though as I like multiple POV :)<br /><br />I can't wait to read More!oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-34299170458516210602010-04-25T01:31:48.760+02:002010-04-25T01:31:48.760+02:00I haven't found a book I don't like howit&...I haven't found a book I don't like howit's written so much, I prefer to hear everyones voice though. I have a freind who absolutely hates first POV. <br /><br />Thanks for the contest!<br /><br />chirth7@yahoo.comChristine Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03905795459370394332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-25476721616593438512010-04-24T05:49:16.998+02:002010-04-24T05:49:16.998+02:00I appreciate different points of view but most of ...I appreciate different points of view but most of the books I read do happen to be in the first POV.<br /><br />I like reading from both the hero's and heroine's perspective. One of the frustrating things for me when reading a book is when the hero's POV isn't shown that much or isn't shown at all.<br /><br />Count me in for the contest. Thanks!Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936358213680604842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-35614063952883828552010-04-24T00:11:45.899+02:002010-04-24T00:11:45.899+02:00@Carol: Hi. So glad you enjoyed the excerpt. I’m p...@Carol: Hi. So glad you enjoyed the excerpt. I’m pretty much the same as you about POV. It’s all in how well the author can tell the story. Thanks for the comment.<br /><br />@Sherry: I’ve heard many others say the same thing, that first is not their preferred read, especially for romance. As Janna said, MORE is all in first person from one character's POV -- just a friendly warning. :) If you ever do read it, I hope it works for you.Sloan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533709222053539359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-30654125926281995062010-04-23T16:03:37.470+02:002010-04-23T16:03:37.470+02:00@Sherry: You know More is in first POV, right? You...@Sherry: You know More is in first POV, right? You still want to be entered? :DJannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-91774835822538946682010-04-23T15:59:30.039+02:002010-04-23T15:59:30.039+02:00I prefer the books I read to be in 3rd person. I&#...I prefer the books I read to be in 3rd person. I've read a few 1st person books that I like but usually they get on my nerves.<br /><br />sstrode@scrtc.comSherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113368398550173018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-88249400887832429432010-04-23T15:57:35.015+02:002010-04-23T15:57:35.015+02:00@Kris: I'm with you, I don't need to hear ...@Kris: I'm with you, I don't need to hear from EVERY character either when the story is told in third person. Just the main characters will do ;)<br />You're entered!<br /><br />@KC: Yeah, I've read a few M/M books in which the He and His use was a bit awkward and confusing. That's different with M/F :)<br /><br />@Heather: I agree, the love scenes with more POV's add something to the story, as long as the switch between the POV's is clear and done well ;D<br /><br />@Carol: Yep, loving what you're reading is the first requirement :) Some authors can pull you into a story now matter what!Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-52798026750293555012010-04-23T13:29:51.795+02:002010-04-23T13:29:51.795+02:00Hi Janna and Sloane,
I love m/m stories and enjoye...Hi Janna and Sloane,<br />I love m/m stories and enjoyed this excerpt. s long as I'm pulled into the story I have no preferance, especially if I 'm loving what I'm reading.<br />Thanks for sharing,<br />Carol L.<br />Lucky4750@aol.comCarol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-14545798499308032112010-04-22T05:17:42.477+02:002010-04-22T05:17:42.477+02:00@Kris: I agree. I usually don’t like books told fr...@Kris: I agree. I usually don’t like books told from too many POVs. I tend to like close third or first where you really get into the heads of the main characters who are the most deeply affected by the story. <br /><br />@Smokinhotbooks: That’s wonderful to hear. So glad it worked for you. The love scenes (especially) in m/m can be tricky in third person. I’m not sure I would have wanted to try MORE in third with all the "he" and "his" pronouns and matching body parts, but it might have been interesting. :)<br /><br />@Heather: I agree. Switching POVs in a book with love scenes does help us see both sides of the developing relationship. In the book I’m finishing up now, I switch back and forth between the main characters, usually at scene or chapter breaks, but in one instance, I decided to switch in the middle of a love scene so I could get both perspectives. I love how it turned out. Good luck in the contest!Sloan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533709222053539359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-47004763808573933022010-04-22T04:59:08.781+02:002010-04-22T04:59:08.781+02:00I think my fav POV is first person though I do lik...I think my fav POV is first person though I do like 3rd person as long as it's 2-3 POVs - too many and it gets confusing. Though 3rd person is nice for love scenes - you can find out what all parties involved are feeling :D<br /><br />Great post and please! please! enter me in the contest :DHeather (DarklyReading)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18003566405251391658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-65390826330682291082010-04-22T04:53:45.289+02:002010-04-22T04:53:45.289+02:00I. Loved. This. Book. One of the best threesome m/...I. Loved. This. Book. One of the best threesome m/m/m books I've read all year. <br /><br />I never quite thought about having to deal with 'he' in regards to writing especially in m/m vs m/f.Smokinhotbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407531114149675929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-78881951958826363442010-04-22T03:00:01.573+02:002010-04-22T03:00:01.573+02:00Hi all,
As a writer, 3rd person is all I can write...Hi all,<br />As a writer, 3rd person is all I can write without going crazy.<br /><br />As a reader, I refer 3rd person as well, only because I like the freedom of hearing from different characters. However... and this is huge...I don't need to hear from EVERY character. I don't need a paragraph from the butler followed by a paragraph from the taxi cab driver, lol. Head hopping is a huge distraction. Luckily there are lots of authors that write without the headache of head hopping.... Oh Bron....You're awesome at this.<br /><br />And in the end, I think the editor also needs to try and help the writer step it up, though there's only so much an editor can do if the author resists it, lol.<br /><br />Great post, oh and please enter me too. <br /><br />hugs,<br />KrisKris Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993030557412044608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-15176785023757244712010-04-22T01:50:19.641+02:002010-04-22T01:50:19.641+02:00@Janna: I love your learning to swim analogy. :) O...@Janna: I love your learning to swim analogy. :) Ooohhh...Eric Dane. Very nice!<br /><br />@Reena: Thanks for checking out the excerpt and adding MORE to your list. I'm glad you liked what you read so far. Good luck on the contest!Sloan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533709222053539359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-89140657244711857252010-04-22T00:11:10.805+02:002010-04-22T00:11:10.805+02:00@Reena: Thanks for stopping by! :) Consider yourse...@Reena: Thanks for stopping by! :) Consider yourself entered.Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-22858300794137001822010-04-22T00:07:37.856+02:002010-04-22T00:07:37.856+02:00I read the excerpt from your website a couple of w...I read the excerpt from your website a couple of weeks ago. It was hot. I added it to my be read list on the spot.<br /><br />I'd love to win a copy. It'd definitely get bumped to the top of my reading list.Reena Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860984511692822921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-24809527520365721332010-04-21T23:42:04.500+02:002010-04-21T23:42:04.500+02:00@HighlandHussy: I heart it when peeps want to try ...@HighlandHussy: I heart it when peeps want to try the gay romance genre! I really hope you like it. Like Sloan already pointed out though, More does have a lot of explicit sex scenes. It's kind of learning to swim and diving into the deep end of the pool. I just hope you won't drown ;) It's a great and romantic read, that's for sure! <br /><br />@EH: Thanks for your elaborate comment, hon! And wow, being bookmarked feels good :)<br />Wouldn't it be great if Chris just read this book? It might help her to get over her anti-menage attitude ;) Well let's see if the random.org gods agree with us!<br /><br />@MsM: I'm like you! And I heart it when I can find that kind of diversity with the same favorite author too. :)<br /><br />@Sloan: It's a cool name and I like how you 'stole' it back for yourself :) The name reminds me of that sexy doctor in Grey's Anatomy played by Eric Dane. He's practically my hubby's twin *grin*<br /><br />@Danielle: Good to hear that you enjoyed Sloan's post about this topic. And I hope you'll get to read More soon and tell me your thoughts on it! :)Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-55713101659376185662010-04-21T23:13:16.900+02:002010-04-21T23:13:16.900+02:00@Danielle: I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I love t...@Danielle: I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I love talking about writing (just ask the folks in my local writers’ group. We meet once a week and talk about writing for a couple hours). It’s nice to hear there’s some good buzz going about MORE. If you do read it, I hope it lives up to what you’re hearing. Expectations can be a tricky thing.Sloan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533709222053539359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-49959781926520436862010-04-21T23:06:16.317+02:002010-04-21T23:06:16.317+02:00@Erotic Horizon: Thank for you for the compliment ...@Erotic Horizon: Thank for you for the compliment on MORE. Very high praise since there were some niggles you had with the story. Thanks!<br /><br />@MsM: Very well said. I think I do that too. I tend to look for similar genres and styles after reading something I really loved.<br /><br />@Chris: Mmmm, you guys have me very curious now. If you do end up reading MORE, I’d love to hear your thoughts since you don’t usually like menages. And yes, even if you don’t like it, I’d be curious to hear your take on what worked and didn’t for you. <br /><br />And that goes for anyone. Feel free to send me an email. Everyone has different reactions and opinions and it’s fun to hear those (and it’s also nice to see if there is a commonality to what people liked or didn’t like. I’m always hoping to improve my writing.)Sloan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533709222053539359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-81700046173732880202010-04-21T22:56:35.652+02:002010-04-21T22:56:35.652+02:00Sloan-
What a great blog post! Its always interes...Sloan-<br /><br />What a great blog post! Its always interesting to me to hear an author's perspective on POV and I love yours.<br /><br />Have to say that More is on my TBB pile, especially since I've heard wonderful things about it! :)Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538850322064541074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-78973938441331562172010-04-21T22:41:51.643+02:002010-04-21T22:41:51.643+02:00@Patti: Thanks. Sloan Parker is a pen name (althou...@Patti: Thanks. Sloan Parker is a pen name (although more and more people in my personal life call me Sloan now. I think I might end up legally changing my name). It’s the name I wanted to give my daughter, but since we’re not having kids I decided to steal it back. :)<br /><br />@Tracy: Thanks! I like the way you said that (I don’t dislike it as much as I thought). LOL. I know a lot of romance readers don’t want to read books in first person because they find the limitations frustrating (which is a valid point). Glad to hear you’ve read some that worked for you.<br /><br />@Janna: TSTL does happen in any POV. For me, it just takes a little more finesse to work around it in third. Although I’m just now finishing up the third full-length novel I’ve ever written, so maybe I’ll change that opinion later. :)<br /><br />@HighlandHussy: Well, I hope you like More if you do read it and that it doesn’t put you off the genre for any reason. *bites nails nervously* I will say that More is a book that’s heavy on the sex (Luke is not the kind of person looking for love when he meets these two guys), but I also think it’s a romantic sweet story about falling in love and learning to trust again. That’s my take on it anyway. I agree about mysteries and thrillers. First person can really keep the tension high and helps put the reader in the characters shoes.Sloan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533709222053539359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401800529291605034.post-10800740295749788862010-04-21T22:38:52.246+02:002010-04-21T22:38:52.246+02:00Hi Sloan! Great post!
I like both and find that w...Hi Sloan! Great post!<br />I like both and find that when I read one really good book in say 1st POV then I want to read a few more in the same POV. After a few books I find I miss 3rd PPOV and will find some of those to read.<br />It's great to have the option - especially when one author that you really like writes in both POV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com