tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post7291825415537593763..comments2024-01-24T05:13:06.164-08:00Comments on Not Your Usual Suspects: Swapping Genres? by Kathy IvanSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11286314155783213006noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-85749335776972630112015-06-05T19:15:07.621-07:002015-06-05T19:15:07.621-07:00That is just so funny.
I adore him. I've f...That is just so funny. <br /><br />I adore him. I've followed his career since he was on the soap opera "One Life to Life." I won't tell you how many years ago that was. LOL I think he does an amazing job with Castle (which of course is a lovely little mystery program with romance -- hmm.) Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-48050233978804046432015-06-05T19:13:26.321-07:002015-06-05T19:13:26.321-07:00Anne Marie
I thought I'd never write anything...Anne Marie<br /><br />I thought I'd never write anything that didn't have any suspense in it, but it was actually great. Not that I'll ever leave my romantic suspense roots. I love it too much. But try writing just a little "flirt" story, 4000 to 5000 words and see what happens. Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-39114007540325513352015-06-05T19:12:04.934-07:002015-06-05T19:12:04.934-07:00Marcelle, I bet you'll find the words come eas...Marcelle, I bet you'll find the words come easy, and then you can go back to your lovely suspense books, feeling fresh and invigorated. Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-40193199012331345272015-06-05T13:22:50.156-07:002015-06-05T13:22:50.156-07:00Kathy, You're not going to believe this, but m...Kathy, You're not going to believe this, but my maiden name was Fillion. (No relation to the star unless I never heard about it.) The name happens to be French, and it was always a last name people had trouble remembering. Not any more! Couldn't believe a man with the name Fillion wouldn't change it for the silver screen. So there you go . . . will wonders never cease.jean harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04925805990806522316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-45621897440770884102015-06-05T09:51:50.853-07:002015-06-05T09:51:50.853-07:00It's interesting to hear how writing in a diff...It's interesting to hear how writing in a different genre cleansed the palate. I've had a contemporary series marinating in the back of my mind since 2009, but haven't had time to write it because I've been trying to build up my RS brand. I keep thinking next year will be the year I try some new things. Good to hear your perspective! :)Anne Marie Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603878676306179018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-54477364346208563612015-06-05T08:15:03.289-07:002015-06-05T08:15:03.289-07:00Good post, Kathy, and timely for me. I think I wil...Good post, Kathy, and timely for me. I think I will take your advice and "cleanse" my palate, too. Something completely different. Hmm. Maybe a western...Marcelle Dubéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164965676254630066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-44324791357632495872015-06-05T07:45:03.210-07:002015-06-05T07:45:03.210-07:00Hi Clare
I'm in total agreement. Unless ther...Hi Clare<br /><br />I'm in total agreement. Unless there's a huge difference in genre, like erotic and inspiration or YA, I probably wouldn't change my name. Your voice, your style, that innate thing that makes your storytelling unique is what the readers are looking for. Like you, I will follow an author across genres if I think there writing is good. <br /><br />That said, I try to be careful with my branding. Everyone knows with my stories you WILL have a happily-ever-after. You WILL have an alpha hero and a strong heroine who is quite capable of taking care of herself. You WILL have emotionally gripping stories (I hope) that take you on a journey where you come to think of the characters as realistic and fully formed people going through the same things everyone does. Well, except for the murders, car chases, guns, and villains trying to kill you. LOL <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by. Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-51423985022925677412015-06-05T04:25:12.477-07:002015-06-05T04:25:12.477-07:00Great post Kathy. I write across a few genres too,...Great post Kathy. I write across a few genres too, and enjoy the variety. What do you think of the attitude that authors should stick to one genre, in case they dilute their brand, or confuse readers? I can see the need for a split between YA and erotica, for example, but when I personally like an author, I'll read anything they write, regardless of genre LOL.Clare Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392142798976142547noreply@blogger.com