tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post8219221624940274752..comments2024-03-25T07:25:47.059+00:00Comments on Babblings of a Bookworm : Blog Tour - A Fine Stout Love and Other Stories - Guest Post from Author Renée BeyeaCerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-32164049731345225392016-05-14T22:49:06.761+01:002016-05-14T22:49:06.761+01:00Hi back, Angela! Thank you for your lovely long re...Hi back, Angela! Thank you for your lovely long reply--you paint with words too. :) Glad you appreciate word pictures--you'll find my writing has quite a bit of figurative language. And may I confess holiday envy? Driving around Europe and to England were bright spots in the three years I lived in Germany. Best wishes with the giveaway!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425535528590719063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-49136402032354675032016-05-12T21:30:27.157+01:002016-05-12T21:30:27.157+01:00What a thoughtful post, Oloore. Now you've mad...What a thoughtful post, Oloore. Now you've made me think about it, I agree with you that sometimes you feel more connected to a longer story. And I also agree that JAFF can be an excellent genre for short stories, because there is already a huge amount of back-story that the reader is aware of, so the scene is often already set in some depth just in a few words - for example, if a short story were to begin as Darcy is walking away from the Hunsford Parsonage then I can fill in many pages of previous story in my mind in an instant!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-36338788002775082792016-05-12T21:26:51.916+01:002016-05-12T21:26:51.916+01:00Hi Ginna. I am usually greedy for more too, even i...Hi Ginna. I am usually greedy for more too, even if there is enough!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-15817438414947028442016-05-12T21:26:12.568+01:002016-05-12T21:26:12.568+01:00That's just how I feel about short stories too...That's just how I feel about short stories too, Carole!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-71071695785453730972016-05-12T21:25:23.590+01:002016-05-12T21:25:23.590+01:00Sorry about that, bad link! This is the link for t...Sorry about that, bad link! This is the link for the rafflecopter if you can't use the one embedded in the blog post above. https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/721c271532/Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-30395143682193370422016-05-12T21:22:31.539+01:002016-05-12T21:22:31.539+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-71157899832322379052016-05-12T18:01:39.526+01:002016-05-12T18:01:39.526+01:00Renee hi,
I need to read things more carefully an...Renee hi,<br /> I need to read things more carefully and not jump to conclusions :-). I assumed both above messages were from Ceri and only on re reading them did I realise the second was from you. <br />Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I really enjoyed reading about why you like writing short stories and just popped quickly over to So Little Time and read about why you enjoy reading them. I immediately loved the beautiful way you use descriptive language and knew that your books and I are going to fit together as comfortably as hands in a well used pair of gloves. I loved the way you made an analogy between an orchestra and a novel, it really struck a cord with me, if you will excuse the pun...haha! I love words to not only tell a story but to paint a picture, play a tune and tickle my taste buds. Words do have flavours and combine like the finest ingredients to create a gourmet meal to be savoured. The way you expressed your reasons for both writing short stories and reading them made my mouth water. I'm hoping I win one of the giveaways but even if I dont, your book will be in my holiday packing. Thank you for such enjoyment. <br />angelaswebyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15450570230777338043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-60499284862794363002016-05-12T17:13:59.145+01:002016-05-12T17:13:59.145+01:00Thanks Ceri, that's will definitely fit the bi...Thanks Ceri, that's will definitely fit the bill. I am in need of some humour and romance.<br />I'm at Liberty to take quite a few books with me as we are driving from England to Florence, Italy in July for a wedding andwill meander gently back through France. We have quite a big car with a lot of capacity and only three of us in it - although my husband has already made threatening noises about my tortoise like nature...haha! As long as I have my books and my cross stitching and plenty of Jane Austen activities to do, I will be in heaven. <br />I entered for the giveaway by liking Renee's FB page, does that automatically enter me for the giveaway? <br />Many thanks. angelaswebyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15450570230777338043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-14486211078623735422016-05-10T22:06:41.081+01:002016-05-10T22:06:41.081+01:00Great point, oloore, in terms of author/reader rel...Great point, oloore, in terms of author/reader relationship--I hadn't really thought about it that way! Plus short stories are often more plot than character driven, due to the length limitations. And I seem to be one of those who's full of small but interesting ideas ;-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425535528590719063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-40513942272560857812016-05-10T22:06:04.672+01:002016-05-10T22:06:04.672+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425535528590719063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-25718889616293716342016-05-10T22:01:03.492+01:002016-05-10T22:01:03.492+01:00Glad you enjoy the word-smithing, Ginna! Yes, shor...Glad you enjoy the word-smithing, Ginna! Yes, short stories are sometimes like hors d'oeuvres--just enough to whet the appetite.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425535528590719063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-9244253583066047342016-05-10T21:52:47.517+01:002016-05-10T21:52:47.517+01:00You're welcome, Carole--best of luck!You're welcome, Carole--best of luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425535528590719063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-24439074928814355862016-05-10T21:52:00.679+01:002016-05-10T21:52:00.679+01:00Hope you have a refreshing holiday, Angela! If you...Hope you have a refreshing holiday, Angela! If you do take this collection along, you can be assured of some humorous and sweetly romantic moments.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425535528590719063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-82298253992035092162016-05-10T14:50:01.914+01:002016-05-10T14:50:01.914+01:00I think it might be easier for an author and reade...I think it might be easier for an author and readers to connect through long stories: more words written (provided that they are artfully written) and time spent reading give readers better understanding of the author's idea behind the book (and longer pleasure if the writing style is likeable and characters are lovable). That's why, in a way, it is more challenging to write short stories. Personally I like short stories, though most of them do not leave long-lasting impression on me, but when they do, I eagerly applaud to that author's undisputable talent. <br />As for P&P variations (although we all love to read endlessly about Lizzy and Darcy), I agree that short stories should be perfect for exploring those possibilities and alternatives which would be difficult to make into a full-fledged novel. And there could be plethora of such small but interesting ideas.oloorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570265161694455143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-65821393594287477672016-05-09T02:16:27.595+01:002016-05-09T02:16:27.595+01:00Hi Renee, I'm a reader. Short stories are enj...Hi Renee, I'm a reader. Short stories are enjoyable, because the author has to make every word count, and there's usually so much packed in to each paragraph. I don't like that they're short, though ;-) because I want more, more, more!Ginnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457158144918481735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-86334833251600562362016-05-08T14:27:51.271+01:002016-05-08T14:27:51.271+01:00Short stories are a delight when one has a small w...Short stories are a delight when one has a small window of time. I do agree that sometimes if it is so good, I want more! Congratulations and thank you for this chance to win your book!Carole in Canadanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-13449660057370642392016-05-08T11:59:30.068+01:002016-05-08T11:59:30.068+01:00Hi Angela. I know what you mean, shorter stories c...Hi Angela. I know what you mean, shorter stories can't go into things in the same depth as a longer work but they are nice for an easy read. Thanks for commenting :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-21861164038622596732016-05-08T11:57:43.966+01:002016-05-08T11:57:43.966+01:00Hi Caryl! In the main, I prefer longer stories too...Hi Caryl! In the main, I prefer longer stories too, but sometimes, especially when I'm really busy, I don't have the time to devote to a longer book and in those times short stories can be useful, because they are easier to read for shorter periods (as long as you can be disciplined enough to only read one!).Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-37449513455830534872016-05-08T11:54:56.523+01:002016-05-08T11:54:56.523+01:00I am the same as you, Maria. I don't like a sh...I am the same as you, Maria. I don't like a short story to feel rushed or feel incomplete. I know sometimes people will write ones which are almost like a scene rather than a real story but I prefer it to feel finished if possible.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-44969016852505975692016-05-08T11:52:00.004+01:002016-05-08T11:52:00.004+01:00That's very true, Vesper. Sometimes you feel l...That's very true, Vesper. Sometimes you feel like the story hasn't been completely told, but as Renée says, a good short story hopefully won't leave you feeling that way.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-71044314885886850972016-05-08T11:47:31.567+01:002016-05-08T11:47:31.567+01:00Thank you so much for visiting, Renée! It's lo...Thank you so much for visiting, Renée! It's lovely to have you here.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-86302270006449933142016-05-08T10:17:58.065+01:002016-05-08T10:17:58.065+01:00Ahh, readers are hard to please! ;) I look forward...Ahh, readers are hard to please! ;) I look forward to reading your stories! :)Marianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-49885745403621482632016-05-08T09:31:09.066+01:002016-05-08T09:31:09.066+01:00I'm not a usual fan of short stories as I alwa...I'm not a usual fan of short stories as I always get really involved and want minute details of everything but they are great to take on holiday for an easy read and as I'm soon going on holiday, this book definitely needs to be investigated. Thanks so much, Ceri for bringing it to our attention :-)angelaswebyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15450570230777338043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-55128788574203322182016-05-08T05:52:25.716+01:002016-05-08T05:52:25.716+01:00Thanks for reading and commenting! If you end up r...Thanks for reading and commenting! If you end up reading my short stories, I'd love to hear your opinion...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425535528590719063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-42554863290819755932016-05-08T05:49:49.349+01:002016-05-08T05:49:49.349+01:00That's a tricky balance to achieve--to tell en...That's a tricky balance to achieve--to tell enough to do justice to a story without the reader feeling rushed or, worse still, losing interest. I'll confess to liking pretty bows at the ends of my stories :-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425535528590719063noreply@blogger.com