tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post1262620105901564340..comments2024-03-25T20:27:04.181-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: Insecure Writer’s Support Group! Plus Genre Smashing with Tara Tyler, Marvel Movie Trivia Answers, and Ninja and Alex NewsAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-27111571944895973652014-08-25T08:12:15.537-04:002014-08-25T08:12:15.537-04:00Dear Alex,
Wow! You have packed so much into one ...Dear Alex, <br />Wow! You have packed so much into one blog entry it is impressive!<br />I barely know where to begin, as all your recommendations are always good ones.<br />Thank you so much!<br />jean :) Jean Katherine Baldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497992193034414806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-36674392326939773172014-08-25T06:55:16.047-04:002014-08-25T06:55:16.047-04:00I know. I looks at my pathetic car and build an en...<b>I know.</b> I looks at my pathetic car and build an entire story around it like I'm James Bond's unwanted brother.Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-2903511522414672042014-08-20T19:29:40.724-04:002014-08-20T19:29:40.724-04:00really enjoyed reading all the thoughts on sci fi/...really enjoyed reading all the thoughts on sci fi/fantasy! lots of great opinions and speculation!<br /><br />thanks again for having me, alex!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-87701187996314956232014-08-19T09:53:06.512-04:002014-08-19T09:53:06.512-04:00I'm late to the party but THANK YOU so much fo...I'm late to the party but THANK YOU so much for including my trailer!<br />I agree with your ideas on SFF as one. It only makes sense. It's all unrealistic, and there's such a fine line between them--mostly the use of science or futuristic speculation in sci-fi. But then fantasy uses magical elements that can very much resemble science in many ways. <br />I'm sure your story is awesome and I can't wait to check it out and find out what song inspired it. There are so many songs I"d love to write a story from. PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-12576367102369348532014-08-12T07:18:27.786-04:002014-08-12T07:18:27.786-04:00My favorite genre is non-fiction, but it never mak...My favorite genre is non-fiction, but it never makes the list of faves. Ever. :)<br /><br />Here's to hoping you don't have to wait too long on your feedback, that the word you get back is good, and that the constructive criticism that comes w/it, is truly helpful.mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-85928325739726690682014-08-11T01:29:08.137-04:002014-08-11T01:29:08.137-04:00Hmm... maybe it's because fantasy geeks and sc...Hmm... maybe it's because fantasy geeks and science fiction nerds get along so well? ;)<br /><br />(I'm both.)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-13990332263255503212014-08-10T19:20:58.912-04:002014-08-10T19:20:58.912-04:00Tara, always happy to host you!
Sean, I'd def...Tara, always happy to host you!<br /><br />Sean, I'd definitely use her talents often.<br /><br />Milo, that is true!<br /><br />Sheena-kay, that would be weird all right!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-7446218403774316472014-08-10T17:56:04.080-04:002014-08-10T17:56:04.080-04:00Good luck with your manuscript!Good luck with your manuscript!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165495372283788914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-60769902100438525122014-08-10T15:43:52.961-04:002014-08-10T15:43:52.961-04:00I think sci-fi and fantasy get smashed together bo...I think sci-fi and fantasy get smashed together both for time and a lot of fans enjoy both. Not like mashing together non fiction and fictional horror. That would be weird. Hope your critique partner gives a thumbs up Alex and congrats on the award. I think I got two right on the movie trivia. Good since I think I answered 3 questions. Great job Tina on helping out.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-46806186234964253582014-08-10T09:07:00.250-04:002014-08-10T09:07:00.250-04:00Hope your readers give you plenty of helpful feedb...Hope your readers give you plenty of helpful feedback. I've never understood the deal with SF/Fantasy either; so many publications out there will only accept one, not the other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-67543651266655265422014-08-10T02:50:43.215-04:002014-08-10T02:50:43.215-04:00Sure your MS will be another winning novel. :)
I&...Sure your MS will be another winning novel. :)<br /><br />I'm just about to look at Joy's blogfest. <br /><br />I think what binds the two genres is speculation. Those tales come from our imagination, fed by but outside of the world around us, including the scientific ideas, and the plain fantastical. Essentially, there are no limits. All the other genres, at least in their basic mould, are grounded in reality with absolutes and finite themes. <br /><br />Enjoy the rest of the weekend Alex! And best of luck to Melissa. <br /><br />shahwharton.com.Shah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-18646072515186721742014-08-09T13:42:27.293-04:002014-08-09T13:42:27.293-04:00I wish you good luck with CassaStorm definitely go...I wish you good luck with CassaStorm definitely going to win!<br />Leovihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970831445283294241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-47635131336061866422014-08-09T07:33:41.880-04:002014-08-09T07:33:41.880-04:00Whenever I send a manuscript to beta readers I alw...Whenever I send a manuscript to beta readers I always wonder what embarrassing typos they're going to find! My wife, whose native language is Spanish, is the best at finding them. While she's fluent in English, she still reads it more carefully that native English speakers.Sean McLachlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778503397743759469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-64626186634724364532014-08-09T02:56:26.233-04:002014-08-09T02:56:26.233-04:00I understand the feelings of insecurity that come ...I understand the feelings of insecurity that come with receiving a critique. It's best to give time to allow for something to sink in...<br /><br />...Reading through your post, I just wanted to add that I'm sorry to hear Melissa isn't feeling well.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-13996903128619263962014-08-08T22:51:41.689-04:002014-08-08T22:51:41.689-04:00so many awesome comments! i love the opinions on s...so many awesome comments! i love the opinions on sci fi/ fantasy! thanks again for having me, alex!!<br />(took me a while just to read through them all!)Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-51929954548017375362014-08-08T19:00:54.236-04:002014-08-08T19:00:54.236-04:00Hey Liz! I have.
Beverly, good point about the mo...Hey Liz! I have.<br /><br />Beverly, good point about the movies! All of the top ones fall into those categories.<br /><br />Phil, glad you're back.<br /><br />Robin, do it!<br /><br />Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-58076576153571204572014-08-08T16:28:43.400-04:002014-08-08T16:28:43.400-04:00Congrats on your novel being ready for CPs. I am *...Congrats on your novel being ready for CPs. I am *thisclose* to being there. Frankly, I think I could use the feedback - even it means another round of major editing/revising.<br /><br />Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-38282057687748808222014-08-08T16:00:38.141-04:002014-08-08T16:00:38.141-04:00Congrats to PK and I like your theory about how fa...Congrats to PK and I like your theory about how fantasy and sci-fi kind of go outside the boundaries of normal thinking but personally, I think they should be separated. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-13484376297058474472014-08-08T14:15:13.924-04:002014-08-08T14:15:13.924-04:00HI, Alex,
Congrats on finishing your book!!!!! Ye...HI, Alex,<br /><br />Congrats on finishing your book!!!!! Yet another amazing accomplishment!<br /><br /><br />Thoughts and prayers for Tina and Melissa!!!!<br /><br />Have a great weekend...Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-26408688895578147122014-08-08T13:59:09.180-04:002014-08-08T13:59:09.180-04:00Hi Alex,
Its really good to be here after a long g...Hi Alex,<br />Its really good to be here after a long gap.<br />I am so sad that I missed lot of event here at this place. Great news are coming in,<br />But sad to note about our dear Tina's sickness, you reminded us of her wonderful activities here and around blog pages especially at A to Z page, I pray for her for a speedy recovery, May God help her. <br />Here comes my Big Congrats for getting the prestigious award of EFestival of Words Awards-CassaStorm. and ha good to know about the upcoming book and the fears expressed here. People like Alex having fear, how and what will be our position and fear LOL<br />Take Courage<br />Good Wishes My Dear Friend<br />I Joined again and my stuff is on the way at IWSG LOL<br />Have a good day<br />~ Phil<br />\Philip Verghese 'Ariel'https://www.blogger.com/profile/16981252465465661710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-626049865760313112014-08-08T13:44:44.459-04:002014-08-08T13:44:44.459-04:00I started reading Tara's new book. It's cu...I started reading Tara's new book. It's cute!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-3970444531886546752014-08-08T12:43:09.291-04:002014-08-08T12:43:09.291-04:00Yeah, it can be a bit nerve-racking, but the plus ...Yeah, it can be a bit nerve-racking, but the plus side is that your crit partners will help make you book even better:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-23417025081693940662014-08-08T11:09:24.410-04:002014-08-08T11:09:24.410-04:00Alex- I'm sure you've improved over the co...Alex- I'm sure you've improved over the course of your three previous novels and I'll bet you'll be happily surprised by the feedback your critique partners give you. Congrats on the award (much deserved, needless to say) and great choice in who to pass it along to!<br /><br />Great thoughts, Tara. I myself always thought they got lumped together because the publishing agency historically didn't take them seriously enough. It's more difficult to make that argument now that the bulk of blockbuster movies are fantasy, sci-fi or graphic novels- I gotta assume the massive fan power and potential paychecks would make anyone take those genres seriously. So I have no idea why they're still lumped together and your argument makes sense.<br /><br />A friend of mine recently used Go Fund Me to raise money for her little kitty cat's vet bills- it's a great resource and I will hop on over to help Melissa out right now!Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-59193048380251891722014-08-08T09:28:13.431-04:002014-08-08T09:28:13.431-04:00Congrats on sending out your new manuscript! Waiti...Congrats on sending out your new manuscript! Waiting on feedback is nerve-wracking. Looking forward to next month's surprise! Oh, and a big THANK YOU to all the co-hosts for this month! ~JenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280329345834868273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-23022704231421557652014-08-08T08:45:47.622-04:002014-08-08T08:45:47.622-04:00Totally agree with your SciFi/Fan theory. I think ...Totally agree with your SciFi/Fan theory. I think that says it perfectly.<br /><br />P.S. Hi Alex! Hope you've had a great summer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com