tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post6700018842428296061..comments2024-03-28T16:20:46.168-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: Breaking Epic Fantasy Rules, RiffTrax Images, Cherished Blogfest, Movie Review, New Releases, and Ninja NewsAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-22203645594052937642015-08-06T20:27:25.404-04:002015-08-06T20:27:25.404-04:00Love your #Cherish things! That was a splendid blo...Love your #Cherish things! That was a splendid blogfest! I was unaware that Rifftrax were the same crew of my beloved MST3K! When I was a rogue, touring violist, I had VHS tapes of several episodes of the show, starting with Joel Hodgeson and following with Mike Nelson. When the show went off the air, I was unaware that they continued on in another life-form. I've subscribed and listened to several of their "teasers" and they are still as fresh and funny as ever. Their wit is definitely esoteric and wide-ranging and the timing is impeccable. <br /><br />Thanks for letting me rave, Alex, and I saw a brief review for the new Fantastic Four movie in which it was stated the 4th Time is NOT the charm! Oh Dear! Maybe the 5th? Because that won't stop the film makers, unfortunately.ViolaFuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05796592763194795436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-58180851128098194912015-08-04T00:36:22.703-04:002015-08-04T00:36:22.703-04:00thanks for joining the blogfest and sharing!thanks for joining the blogfest and sharing!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06656795026670476174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-16270210579557587472015-08-03T04:09:39.291-04:002015-08-03T04:09:39.291-04:00Thanks Jess! So far, most people seem to enjoy the...Thanks Jess! So far, most people seem to enjoy the books. <br /><br />Thanks Heather.<br /><br />Kim, that's true. Breaking some rules can change a book from run of the mill to very exciting. :-)<br /><br />Thanks Julie!<br /><br />Awe thanks Nick!<br /><br />So true, Joylene. Everything would look the same if we all blindly follow those rules. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-21362792981516979612015-08-03T04:05:49.070-04:002015-08-03T04:05:49.070-04:00I like the bonus reason best! :D
I haven't he...I like the bonus reason best! :D<br /><br />I haven't heard of that movie, and I'm always looking for good horror. Thanks for passing that along.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-40681355755890844402015-08-03T02:25:53.806-04:002015-08-03T02:25:53.806-04:00Now THAT'S the way to write 'epic' fan...Now THAT'S the way to write 'epic' fantasy, Misha. Sounds like you're putting the epic-ness right back into it.<br /><br />I now MUST read your book(s).Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-90860049793921676872015-08-02T16:00:44.510-04:002015-08-02T16:00:44.510-04:00Thanks, Heather and Julie. :)Thanks, Heather and Julie. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-70220102959423360172015-08-02T10:32:24.095-04:002015-08-02T10:32:24.095-04:00Several authors are quoted as saying Rules are mad...Several authors are quoted as saying Rules are made to be Broken. Among them: Orwell, Godard. It's all about storytelling. Good storytelling. Otherwise, what would we have. Alot of boring literary works. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-89416988483656167592015-08-02T07:48:24.262-04:002015-08-02T07:48:24.262-04:00If everyone followed the rules, reading would be m...If everyone followed the rules, reading would be much less interesting. Misha's books are excellent!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-70333785895242294712015-08-01T14:00:08.847-04:002015-08-01T14:00:08.847-04:00The Linus quote made me laugh out loud which isn&#...The Linus quote made me laugh out loud which isn't good since I'm at work. :D<br />Congrats to all of those super talented women with their new releases!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-73302382234571163652015-08-01T13:35:08.573-04:002015-08-01T13:35:08.573-04:00So, Alex, did you tell your wife you had flawless ...So, Alex, did you tell your wife you had flawless perception? Heh hehSandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-71493605298206485382015-07-31T18:32:56.768-04:002015-07-31T18:32:56.768-04:00Good job breaking rules,Misha! Strategically break...Good job breaking rules,Misha! Strategically breaking rules is,in my not-too-humble opinion, as important as knowing which rules to follow. If there was one way to do this whole publishing thing, then becoming an author would simply be a matter of completing a certain degree program or getting a writer's license. It's not. <br /><br />Thanks for the movie recommendation. I may have to check it out. ;)kimlajevardi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560936098715470719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-35221924722064047952015-07-31T12:02:45.052-04:002015-07-31T12:02:45.052-04:00Misha! Great post! Keep breaking the rules!
ALEX!...Misha! Great post! Keep breaking the rules!<br /><br />ALEX!<br /><br />I just sent you an email. :)<br /><br />Best of luck on all these new releases!<br /><br />I haven't seen that movie, but it doesn't sound all that bad. <br /><br />Mrs. Alex sounds like a great person!<br /><br />Maybe Mini-Alex needs to introduce your guitars to us!<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-61327443686753139842015-07-31T11:14:19.163-04:002015-07-31T11:14:19.163-04:00Awesome post from Misha. Aren't rules meant to...Awesome post from Misha. Aren't rules meant to be broken? Plus, I think breaking some rules keeps readers on their toes. Her books sound fascinating! <br /><br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-13943510012315764402015-07-31T08:29:23.262-04:002015-07-31T08:29:23.262-04:00Hi Mark!
Carrie, I hope my rule-breaking works as...Hi Mark!<br /><br />Carrie, I hope my rule-breaking works as well as you write. (I'm a Carrie Butler Fangirl. ;-))Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-40479449936146740422015-07-30T17:32:42.708-04:002015-07-30T17:32:42.708-04:00I'm all for breaking genre rules when it works...I'm all for breaking genre rules when it works! :) Thanks for sharing!Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-19727020519806362752015-07-30T10:59:22.736-04:002015-07-30T10:59:22.736-04:00I sure do love that Al Penwasser!I sure do love that Al Penwasser!Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-26201786606863485362015-07-30T10:24:19.742-04:002015-07-30T10:24:19.742-04:00Alex; I love how your faith is right out there; it...Alex; I love how your faith is right out there; it's who you are. It makes me proud to know you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-64066969730362282202015-07-30T10:17:16.297-04:002015-07-30T10:17:16.297-04:00Congrats to all on their new releases.I'm alwa...Congrats to all on their new releases.I'm always hopeful when I see blogging pals come out with books. It reminds me that I can do it, too.<br /><br />Best wishes to all!Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-76832465323326707752015-07-30T10:13:50.822-04:002015-07-30T10:13:50.822-04:00Toinette, I'm happy with 4 stars. ;-PToinette, I'm happy with 4 stars. ;-PMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-16174811610859025852015-07-30T09:40:12.083-04:002015-07-30T09:40:12.083-04:00I think people are too strick on genre rules most ...I think people are too strick on genre rules most of the time, but I must admit that even when I love a book, if it ends with a cliffhanger a 5 rating isn't possible. I just don't like that. Cliffhangers I love get 4s. <br />Nice review of Woman on the Verge of Paradise.<br />I may have to check out The House at the End of Time after your recommendation.<br />As far as my most cherished, I'm pretty close you with 1 and 2, but for 3 I'd have to say my writing. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-34586377688893312322015-07-30T03:51:07.448-04:002015-07-30T03:51:07.448-04:00Thanks Diane. Me too. Especially when chosen ones ...Thanks Diane. Me too. Especially when chosen ones were everywhere. <br /><br />Breaking rules can be huge fun, Alexia. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Philip. :-)<br /><br />I feel the same way, Emily. ;-)<br /><br />Madilyn, I know what you mean. All the ways in which my idea was different were what attracted me to the story.<br /><br />Lori, I agree. It's making those broken rules work for a story that's important.<br /><br />Indeed they are, Sherry.<br /><br />YA stands for Young Adult, Gary. ;-)<br /><br />Thanks, Nilanjana! <br /><br />Thanks Murees. :-)<br /><br />Thanks Liz. <br /><br />Hi Crystal! *Waves like a crazy person.*<br /><br />Thanks for supporting me, Deborah. I hope you enjoy them if/when you get to them.<br /><br />Thanks Lux. :-)<br /><br />Hey Rachna! <br /><br />Couldn't agree more, Mason.<br /><br />Thanks Mark. :-)<br /><br />Awe thanks Loni! <br /><br />Hear hear Stephanie!<br /><br />Thanks Mary!<br /><br />I love it too Denise. Guess that's why I enjoy breaking those rules so much. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-42663083819527316992015-07-29T21:38:44.537-04:002015-07-29T21:38:44.537-04:00Lori, Amen!
Gary, you are always missed.
Emilyan...Lori, Amen!<br /><br />Gary, you are always missed.<br /><br />Emilyann, Amen!<br /><br />Crystal, enjoy!<br /><br />Rachna, I'm sorry.<br /><br />Mary - break a pen. Awesome!<br /><br />Al, you will enjoy it.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-9662527606994632302015-07-29T21:17:05.387-04:002015-07-29T21:17:05.387-04:00I just bought Robyn's book. I can't wait ...I just bought Robyn's book. I can't wait until it gets here and I can start reading.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-61415450054004589042015-07-29T18:40:12.892-04:002015-07-29T18:40:12.892-04:00I love it when writers break rules. The only rule ...I love it when writers break rules. The only rule of writing is to break them. Go Misha! Sounds an amazing series. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-44032058096193123092015-07-29T16:09:25.781-04:002015-07-29T16:09:25.781-04:00Misha wrote a great book. I was fortunate enough t...Misha wrote a great book. I was fortunate enough to read the whole series several years back. Break a pen, Misha!<br /><br />Congrats to the other authors with new releases.<br /><br />The best things in life are those we can't buy - family and friends. M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.com