Comments on: Which Genre am I?

By: Debra Webb

Debra Webb — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:43:48 +0000

Erika,
I haven’t read the Robb books but I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews. I’m sure you are absolutely right on target! Perhaps a good writer is a good writer in any genre but perhaps some readers who love that writer in one genre might not have a taste for the other genre. But those who do will love the author in both!

By: Debra Webb

Debra Webb — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:35:07 +0000

Hey Lynn!
I think focus in one area is good, particularly in the beginning. See ya in B’Ham!

By: Erika

Erika — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:16:46 +0000

As a reader, I think that a good writer is usually a good writer despite what genre they choose.

I love Nora Roberts writing whether she’s Roberts or J.D. Robb. I really enjoyed Jennifer Apodaca’s Samantha Shaw books, but am also looking forward to reading Blood Magic. I’d say maybe I’m not that particular, but I think I am.

By: Lynn Raye Harris

Lynn Raye Harris — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:54:37 +0000

Hey, Deb! I’m a day late as usual, but I love the topic! When I wrote my entry for the Presents contest, it was a departure for me because I’d been concentrating on military romantic suspense. So now that I’ve sold to Presents, it IS an odd change for me in some ways — and not so much in others. Presents stories are still intense, and the heroes are simply warriors in custom suits as opposed to BDUs.

But I would loooooove to be able to write suspense too. And I have a dark paranormal series idea burning up the chambers of the brain as well. But there’s only one of me, and I’m so new at this publishing thing that I probably should concentrate on one area for a while.

Looking forward to seeing you in B’ham Sat!

By: Debra Webb

Debra Webb — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:27:06 +0000

Hey Holly! Thanks for stopping by. Thanks so much for the compliment as well.

By: HollyD

HollyD — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:20:08 +0000

Where ever it is you ladies travel in your writing, we readers will follow. I’m looking forward to Jen’s new voyage in a few months.

I love to write contemporary romance, erotic, mystery, and some paranormal. These are also the types I read. Although I love the historicals, Karin does these very well, I can’t write in that genre. I also love suspense/thriller that many of our MSW ladies excel at, again not a genre that I do well.

Oh yeah, happy release day, Karin, what’s left of it anyway.

By: Debra Webb

Debra Webb — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:17:13 +0000

Isn’t that interesting, Natalie. Often what we like best or believe we do best is not what our readers like best. And it’s definitely about pleasing the readers!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:04:35 +0000

Hey Deb,

I’ve published in both dark suspense, romantic suspense and cozy mystery. I have found my preference is lighter mysteries with a dash of dark, but my readers seem to like the dark suspense. At least that is what sold the most….

By: Debra Webb

Debra Webb — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:48:40 +0000

Jen, it is fun to stretch your wings occasionally. Whether readers or writers, we really are all unique and have such different boundaries and expectations. One of the things I love most about writing is watching people. Just doing everyday things. I’m always amazed at how unique each living being truly is. I have a friend who loves me but prefers not to read the sex in my books. Yet, she adores true crime, the more gruesome the better.

By: Debra Webb

Debra Webb — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:43:59 +0000

Terry, this is true. Particularly with a series, readers do have certain expectations and will occasionally be disappointed when an author moves down a different path or creates a totally different character. I’m very glad to hear from my readers when they have misgivings about a choice I’ve made. I always keep those things in mind.