tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post4260918587067866616..comments2023-12-07T08:11:31.713-05:00Comments on Ramblings From This Chick: Gods & Goddess Week: Marne Ann Kirk and GiveawayRFTC Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01794488183771670244noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-58913291006471004032013-01-26T15:17:14.895-05:002013-01-26T15:17:14.895-05:00I am also attracted first to the blurb and also a ...I am also attracted first to the blurb and also a cover has been known to draw me in. <br />If I like an Author's work then I'm going to keep going back.<br />Carol L.<br />Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) comCarol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-72736839449684640772013-01-24T23:37:10.106-05:002013-01-24T23:37:10.106-05:00For new-to-me authors, I'm first attracted by ...For new-to-me authors, I'm first attracted by the blurb or by an excerpt, or by reading a review on a blog. If the story sounds interesting, I will usually download a sample as I'm very picky about writing styles and editing and I would never buy a new author without sampling. JenMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381388317577838604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-67321413401247792792013-01-24T21:55:57.223-05:002013-01-24T21:55:57.223-05:00The only genre I use to read was historical. One d...The only genre I use to read was historical. One day our local library was having a book sale and I happened upon a book by Christine Feehan. It was the second in her Dark Series. I was hooked. I have collected all of her Dark Series books. From there I expanded to other paranormal authors/ books. I won't lie the cover is first to attract my attention however I also read excerpts, follow blogs, etc. I will give new authors the first chapter or two and if they can't pull me in then it goes to goodwill. <br />I'm an avid reader and read whenever I can but I also have 6 children. <br />Your book looks and sounds awesome. I can't wait to read it. Beautiful Disasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890056078254137948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-9276837783001501942013-01-24T21:45:35.495-05:002013-01-24T21:45:35.495-05:00I read a boo based on the blurb. I'll read dif...I read a boo based on the blurb. I'll read different genres by the author if the book sounds good.bn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-51360999789989719212013-01-24T01:08:57.151-05:002013-01-24T01:08:57.151-05:00Lily B,
Cover art is so important to a book. I agr...Lily B,<br />Cover art is so important to a book. I agree. Thank you so much for your answer. It sounds like you are definitely a brick and mortar bookstore fan...me too ;-)<br />Good luck!Marne Ann Kirkhttp://www.marneannkirk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-7269490028272002512013-01-24T01:02:46.411-05:002013-01-24T01:02:46.411-05:00My response, take two ;-)
Maris,
It is wonderful t...My response, take two ;-)<br />Maris,<br />It is wonderful to find such openness to new authors. This is so refreshing and fun. Good luck to you with the contest. I hope you enjoy my books. I want to mention I have another book, the second in the Fae Dragon Chronicles, coming out in April.Marne Ann Kirkhttp://www.marneannkirk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-47693055666771760882013-01-24T00:51:49.230-05:002013-01-24T00:51:49.230-05:00Dione,
I Love, love , love goodreads! It's an...Dione, <br />I Love, love , love goodreads! It's an amazing place, isn't it? Thank you so much for both your kind words and your answer. Good luck with the contest and hopefully I'll see you on goodreads<br />;-)Marne Ann Kirkhttp://www.marneannkirk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-68658800742291125852013-01-24T00:47:21.666-05:002013-01-24T00:47:21.666-05:00That sounds like a fun idea, Mary Jo. Good luck wi...That sounds like a fun idea, Mary Jo. Good luck with it! And thank you for the feedback. Unfortunately, I don't have any control over my novels' prices, they are set by the publisher, but it is good to know, still.<br />Marne Ann Kirkhttp://www.marneannkirk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-56032612795617631902013-01-24T00:20:17.717-05:002013-01-24T00:20:17.717-05:00The book cover and the excerpt is what usually dra...The book cover and the excerpt is what usually draws me in. Yes I will try out different things by them. Thanks for the chance to win!Natashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-53981443618750260632013-01-23T22:58:55.237-05:002013-01-23T22:58:55.237-05:00I base a lot of my book choices off the book cover...I base a lot of my book choices off the book cover, then the synopsis. Price is also a big factor in my book choices. I buy majority of my books off the 2.99 and under section. I've discovered a lot of great authors this way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05737832228891594510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-87412809770000988472013-01-23T21:48:09.433-05:002013-01-23T21:48:09.433-05:00I read comments on book blogs, get a consensus, or...I read comments on book blogs, get a consensus, or read some comments that catch my eye, or have the new author compared to other authors I like, or I win the the book and get hooked on their writing style. I read all different genre - historical, contemporary, paranormal - my only requirement is romance with an HEA - and well written of course.<br />sallans d at yahoo dot comDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621358091229477687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-77346526565215298292013-01-23T13:44:38.669-05:002013-01-23T13:44:38.669-05:00I think creative ideas draw me to new authors, if ...I think creative ideas draw me to new authors, if the blurb sounds like a read I would enjoy I'll pick them up and try them. Sometimes I will just do it anyway to give them a chance. Sometimes I'll read it if it has an awesome cover :D cover art appeals to me. If I walk by and it catches my eye, chances are I will read what the book is about as well. I am open minded, if the author also writes outside of my genre and I know their work is great I will probably give it a shot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-32565305653156980062013-01-23T13:38:20.188-05:002013-01-23T13:38:20.188-05:00I love discovering new authors. I'm always re...I love discovering new authors. I'm always reviewing the synopsis of new books. I'm usually attracted to stories that present something new that I haven't read or if it's a similar plot with different elements and twists. Even if it's a different genre, I'll still stick with the series if I'm hooked with the writing. Thanks for the giveaway. Damaris dsr002(at)gmail(dot)com Marishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00372802765439025905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-44648093579794064732013-01-23T13:13:22.589-05:002013-01-23T13:13:22.589-05:00Usually I find new authors through friend referral...Usually I find new authors through friend referrals, goodreads and the book blogs that I follow. New authors, in my opinion, stand out when their stories (synopsis) stands out. I have been known however to read a book because the cover was amazing (and sometimes the book isn’t as amazing as the cover). When I like an author’s writing style I always want to read more of their work. I try to switch up genres in order to stay surprised and broaden my reading scope.<br />Best wishes to you, Marne! And Thank you for the giveaway!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836547849984490769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-83936520411322495262013-01-23T12:34:29.881-05:002013-01-23T12:34:29.881-05:00I scour Amazon's free books. If I find one I l...I scour Amazon's free books. If I find one I like, I search out the author for more books. Love the goddess angle this week. My book features Mother Nature as a goddess.Mary Jo Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719540467195864546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-2529819927013143982013-01-23T12:02:57.407-05:002013-01-23T12:02:57.407-05:00NoraA,
What a thorough answer. Thank you. It's...NoraA,<br />What a thorough answer. Thank you. It's interesting to me that the cover art was part of your response, but it is so true, isn't it? We are visually motivated as well. I've been quite fortunate, I think, to have amazing artists assigned to my books. I do hope you read, enjoy, and pass along your opinion on both of my books.Good luck with the contest.Marne Ann Kirkhttp://www.marneannkirk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-83279143136621503062013-01-23T11:54:04.123-05:002013-01-23T11:54:04.123-05:00Sheryl,
I do hope you give Goddess On The Run a tr...Sheryl,<br />I do hope you give Goddess On The Run a try, then. I had a blast with these characters and playing with their world. Thank you for your response. As authors, sometimes it helps to know where readers are finding us...and where they aren't ;-)<br />Good luck with the contest!!!Marne Ann Kirkhttp://www.marneannkirk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-4270902947060371002013-01-23T11:47:26.029-05:002013-01-23T11:47:26.029-05:00Well, good luck with the contest, Victoria! I hop...Well, good luck with the contest, Victoria! I hope you love Teagan's story. Thanks for popping in ;-)Marne Ann Kirkhttp://www.marneannkirk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-68221512795432466352013-01-23T10:55:33.617-05:002013-01-23T10:55:33.617-05:00I enjoy multiple genres... from YA to Urban Fantas...I enjoy multiple genres... from YA to Urban Fantasy and a lot in-between. I choose a new author to read based on the blurbs on Goodread's and the opinions of other bloggers I trust. I also look at the quality of the cover art. Bad cover art (if done by an actual publishing house) can be an indication of how much they are willing to invest into this author. <br /><br />Once I find a new book I like, I'll follow the author on Twitter and Facebook, look for author interviews online, and keep my eyes open for the next release in the series. <br /><br />I maintain a list of upcoming titles that I post periodically to FB and also my own blog site. <br /><br />NoraAdrienne(at)gmail(dot)comNoraAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14820850644240626655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-56546874589813723132013-01-23T07:47:31.915-05:002013-01-23T07:47:31.915-05:00I like certain types of books and once I find an a...I like certain types of books and once I find an author I like, I see what others are like them. I also take recommendations from blogs and reviers. This book sounds great because it has God/Goddesses, one of my faves.sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844227512492204333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-14458450918829609182013-01-23T03:31:43.572-05:002013-01-23T03:31:43.572-05:00I pick up new authors based on blog and other auth...I pick up new authors based on blog and other author recommendations. Thank you.<br />vsloboda(at)gmail(dot)comVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12151925613539384949noreply@blogger.com