But before we dive into all the great new reads…
Today’s Special Challenge Participant Feature at the A to Z Blog is one of my very best friends on the Internet, the incredibly talented writer and artist – Rusty Webb! He posted a new illustration every day for the Challenge. Be sure to check out his awesome work and learn more about the man behind the insanity of an illustration a day…
Great news for Roland Yeomans! Second Avenue Second Hand Shop Anthology accepted his short story, PICTURE IMPERFECT and Open Doors 2 Anthology accepted his short story, THREE GOLDILOCKS AND A BEAR.
Howlin' Wolf Records & Jason Comerford present a 3rd season of 13 CHILLS: Commentary, PRIZES, and good ole October Mayhem. Leave a comment, read a little something interesting and win some prizes!
Lynn Rush’s new novel came out this week! Violet Midnight, by Lynn Rush
New Adult Paranormal Romance
Let the Hunt begin…
Find it on Amazon Barnes and Noble, and Goodreads.
Congratulations, Lynn!
The Depressed Writer
Elise Fallson had an interesting post on Tuesday – “Writing: A Vocation of Unhappiness.” She asked “Do you think it's possible to become a good writer without enduring the bouts of internal turmoil and depression?”
I supposed authors are always portrayed as tortured souls, but are they all miserable? I won’t ever claim to be a really good writer, but I’ve enjoyed a pretty good life. I’ve always been even-keeled and right now I’m at peace with every aspect of my world. I don’t have high highs or low lows, so I’ve never sunk to the depths of depression. I’ll grumble through a first draft (as that’s my least favorite aspect) but nothing about my writing makes me miserable.
Am I the only one? Does that make me really odd? Or just really blessed? (Or is it a sign I really should pursue music instead? Wait, those people are supposed to be tortured as well. Crap.)
Did I Notice Your Book Blogfest!
Post about a book you’ve noticed. You can choose a book that you’ve read, something you saw on a blog or social media site, Goodreads, or a sales website. Anything that caught your eye because of a great cover, blurb or reviews, but DON’T tell the author that their book has been noticed. Instead, shout out on social media sites, and encourage others to do the same, until the author finds his/her book.
Leave a blog comment at Ninja Captain Alex’s BLOG or Ciara Knight’s BLOG when the author finds their book.
Only two rules:
1) You can’t post about your own book.
2) The book shouldn’t be on the New York Times or USA Today bestseller list.
This is your chance to shout out about a book that might not have been noticed by others.
Since I’m always checking Amazon rankings (especially Amazon UK, as both of my books have been bouncing around the top one hundred of science fiction for six months now) I decided to check out the books my readers have also purchased. That’s when I found this book:
Description:
Episode 1
A world recovering from a devastating plague…
A brutal enemy threatening invasion…
A young man seeking to escape the shadow of his father…
A ship manned by a crew of fresh academy graduates…
A top-secret experimental propulsion system…
A questionable alliance with a mysterious green-eyed woman…
What destiny has in store for the crew of the UES Aurora, is far greater than any of them could ever imagine. And this is only the beginning…
All of the episodes have a four star rating and sound like great reads. The book can also be found at Amazon and Goodreads.
I noticed your book, Ryk! Now, will you notice that I noticed…?
Don’t forget to visit others participating in the blogfest:
Some great new books, news, and contests – anything strike your fancy? Are you a depressed or happy writer? (And if I’m the only happy writer then we need to throw a party or something!) Have you discovered any great books lately? Don’t forget – if the author notices that you posted about his book, leave a comment and let us know!
And don’t forget to visit Rusty at the A to Z Blog!
And come back on Friday for a very special HUGE party and celebration!
Thanks for hosting the blog hop! There seems to be a lot of intense stuff going on in the book you noticed. Sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteHi Alex .. just about to hit the list of participating bloggers .. Aurora (your find) looks an interesting story line ... Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThis bloghop is awesome, I'm having so much fun with it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the shoutout, you're the best!
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ReplyDeleteYours and Ciara's blogfest is going to be great! Can't wait to read what books have caught people's eye. Also, a huge thank you for the mention. (:
ReplyDeleteThis should be an interesting hop! I am sure all the TBR lists will grow immensely.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to finding lots of new books in your bloghop today, even though I'm not taking part myself - I just couldn't face the time to visit the whole list :-(
ReplyDeleteAnother great BlogFest is underway!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the many great heads ups (as usual:) and I really enjoyed Elise's post.
To paraphrase what I said over there:
Was depressed.
Became a Writer (among other things!)
Happier now :)
Lots going on today. Better get on my bike and start visiting people.
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Moody Writing
Kyra, you're welcome!
ReplyDeleteElise, thanks for starting the conversation.
Annalisa, the only ones who have to do that are Ciara and I.
Mark, that's the spirit!
Really great blogfest, Alex. Should be interesting to see how many notice a shift on their social nettworking sites and or sales. Very happy for Roland!
ReplyDeleteI don't think you're the only one. I'm pretty happy as well, even though I write.
ReplyDeleteOf course, there are times when the things I wrote affect my mood. I wouldn't call it depression, though.
So much going on in the Ninja News! I'm so excited for all our blogging buddies.
ReplyDeleteGreat DINYB choice! The cover and blurb intrigue me.
This is such an exciting blog fest. I'm getting to know about so many new books.
Another great round of Ninja News to make me smile.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Roland!! Woot! Good things to happen to a great guy with a ghostly wit about him.
Yay for Kyra's not cover and Three Cheers for Lynn's new release. Need to go check that out.
Although I can't claim depression, I can claim a past of ups and downs that I can draw upon. Plus, taking my writing seriously has been one of the happier things to happen to me, well, not happier than having a center in my life and having my Chipmunk :-)
I read Elise's post yesterday. I thought it was terrific.
ReplyDeleteSounds like quite the blogfest you've got going on today. I'm not participating but I'll enjoy seeing what everyone else is posting.
Stephen Tremp just warmed my heart. I noticed my book :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great bloghop hoping to get some free time in a little bit to stop by the linky list.
ReplyDeleteThis blog hop if fun already. I'm a happy writer.
ReplyDeleteAwesome learning about more books I haven't heard of. Not that I need more to add to the list. Sorry I couldn't participate but this is a really busy month.
ReplyDeleteSo much happening! Rusty is a wonderful artist.
ReplyDeleteDepression - I think having that type of personality draws people to creative outlets, so you'd find more tortured souls in the arts, not that the arts created that mindset. I was bipolar before I ever started writing.
The book you chose sounds great!
I have some real lows, but writing doesn't make it worse.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the blogfest.
Congrats to Roland. Nice cover on Violent Midnight. I caught Elise's post. Goods stuff and yes, you're blessed. Looking at the cover of Aurora says space and SF to me. Guess that makes it a good fit for the book.
ReplyDeleteMisha, good for you!
ReplyDeleteCiara, it was a great idea!
Angela, glad you found your book.
Susan, glad you are happy!
JL, good fit for me!
Yep, I'm a wanna-be writer who is always down in the dumps! I make it plain as day in my blog posts and it's also reflected in my fictional writing.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog hop,especially as I'm finding so many good reads!
ReplyDeleteI'm most definitely a happy writer - and happy person. Life is far too short to spend much time being miserable. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a volatile writer with flashes of ennui! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteYay for the amazingly spelled Ryk!! Take care
x
Congratulations to everyone and I'm so happy for Roland! He deserves some great news!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see all the great books people find!
*waves* to the happy writers. Me too! And writing makes me even happier. It's fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHi, Alex! Great blog hop. I've already learned about several new books and there are still a lot more stops to make.
ReplyDeleteI like to think of myself as a happy writer, a little moody at times, but never depressed. As Jemi said, "Life is far too short to spend much time being miserable."
Good looking book there that you chose. I hope the author finds you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out to Violet Midnight. We had a blast celebrating the release yesterday. I'm still tired. LOL. have a super day!!!
ReplyDeleteAlex--thanks to you and Ciara for hosting the blog hop--So much fun and I love seeing all the books people choose.
ReplyDeleteLots of fun in the coming weeks and, yes, I think you can become a good writer without the depression. However, I don't know anyone who has. LOL.
ReplyDeleteHi Alex, I knew I could count on you for a good Sci Fi recommendation. I will check it out.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with this blogfest! And I almost chose Lynn!!! She's awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing so many great Ninja news!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Lynn on her new release!
I don't think I'm a depressed writer, but I do have my ups and downs and sometimes I just want to throw the laptop on the wall! lol But it goes away and then all is well again ;)
Awesome blogfest! Super fun!
That does sound like a great book! So many exciting things going on.
ReplyDeleteI'm only stopping in and then I have to get back to work.
I wasn't able to write up anything for today's fest and I apologize. If you want to take my name off the list that is completely fair.
My excuse is that I made it to the second round of the contest, thanks to you guys, and I'm working on my synopsis before my deadline!
Have fun. I'll be back on Friday for the party!
My moods, especially more melancholy ones, have always affected my poetry. But not so much my prose. That's more about storytelling than self expression, though there are elements of that in the prose too.
ReplyDeleteJemi, that's great!
ReplyDeleteDeborah, excellent!
Susanne, life IS too short.
Lynn, you're welcome.
Katie, thanks for the vote of confidence...
Heather, sorry! I'll fix the list when I get a chance.
Glad everyone is enjoying the blogfest!
What a fun blogfest! I feel the good karma flowing.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see Kyra's cover.
Nah, I'm not really the "tortured artist" type. Perhaps it's the too much "self confidence."
ReplyDeleteI'm the non-tortured and even-keeled type, too. I always enjoy writing. I grumble for a few moments before starting draft 20, but that's about it...
ReplyDeleteLet's all sing Kumbaya now.
It's a good day to browse the blogosphere for new books to read!
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, I go through my bouts of depression and tortured soul moments over my writing. Sigh.
Interesting thoughts on depressed writers. I think it depends on content, to be honest. I think there are things you can't tap if you haven't been through some hard stuff, but I don't think you have to be perpetually depressed. I am an upbeat happy person but write some very dark stuff. But I HAVE BEEN THERE--not depression, at least not first hand--but I've had depressed loved ones and I have had some very hard experiences.
ReplyDeleteHappy writer here. (And a tortured soul, uh-huh) When's the party, Alex? Will there be wine?? I love a glass of wine.
ReplyDeleteI've noticed Justine Dell's Recaptured Dreams. What a great story! What awesome writing! Have you read it yet?
Aurora sounds awesome. I think I will check it out. And four episodes promise to keep us in Ryk's world for some time. Love it!
*waves peace sign*
Lots going on to be sure. I'm going to be hopping around all day LOL.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm a depressed writer. Sometimes it's so bad I can't write for days or weeks.
I'm a happy soul, I think.
ReplyDeleteI like the goodreads link. I didn't think of that I'll have to go add one to my post.
That sounds like a good book, Alex. I'm excited about this blogfest!
ReplyDeleteThis is so much fun! Thanks for hosting :-)
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU BOSSMAN NINJA.... you are the king of the blogs! I am in a writer's funk... I am in a designer's funk... you can say I am in a funk'd up place. I have been doing some free projects for some of my great friends.. so anyone need anything let me know... so far two special made art pieces and one book cover.
ReplyDeleteI totally botched the last blog-fest I was in... and I am in shame...
I want this month to be over...
on a happier note: Alex thank you again for the shout out.
Jeremy [Retro]
Yippee, the author just found my post and was quite surprised! Fun, fun blogfest. Am heading over to tell Ciara!
ReplyDeleteIts a busy time of the year and lots of new releases and other events going on. And I will definitely check out Aurora CV-01. Sounds like my kind of read.
ReplyDeleteGreat bloghop! I think you can be genuinely happy in your life and still write great books. I don't think writers need to be angst-ridden and depressed all the time to be creative. I think having those experiences sometimes helps give a writer's work depth that may not have been there before but I think happy people can write well too.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, Hemingway wrote: “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”
ReplyDeleteWe as writers must work alone. That, as Elise wrote, has its consequences. We toil long hours on our dreams and hold them out to the public to be accepted or denied. When your dream of prose is rejected, your very self is rejected. How can that not be painful?
So we must as Hemingway suggested find fulfilment and joy in the process and realize the very act of creating something out of nothing is healing if we but look at it that way.
Alex, the two authors I noticed more than likely will not notice I noticed them, for the very reason Elise wrote about. A boost in their book sales could well be the thing that boosts their day. How cool would that be?
Alex, thanks for being happy for my two stories sales. This was a great idea for a blogfest. You and Ciara are to be applauded. :-)
The cover of Lynn Rush's book is awesome.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I love writing. The only think that makes me a little crazy is all the fine editing near the end for word choice, overused words, and things like that. I always feel as if I'll never finish that part.
All in all, I love my life!
Thanks for hosting the blog fest. I really like Lyn's cover and I hope Ryk finds his here today :)
ReplyDeleteI did the, Did I Notice Your Book.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, me neither.
ReplyDeleteBryan, can we just pretend we sang it?
Hart, that's probably why I write the lighter, funnier science fiction.
Robyn, I have it just haven't read it.
Jeremy, you're welcome. And it can only get better!
Lynn, that's great.
Roland, you're welcome.
Carol, that's why the Tiki Hut is all about fun!
Glad everyone is enjoying the blogfest!
Aurora sounds like a great book, and Laura Josephson noticed already that I noticed her book! Hooray!
ReplyDeleteAs for being a tortured soul and a writer, or musician, I don't think being a tortured soul is necessary. I think it helps to have some life experience that takes us through some highs and lows, but that's about it.
Depression and writing do not go hand in hand as a matter of course. I'm more like you, Alex. Except once a month, I have a slightly more pronounced squiggle. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting this blog hop. It's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteLots of good stuff going on with the ninjas, too!
The book you noticed sounds good! Was that the blurb from it? That is a cool idea if so. I think I like them like that, short and to the point with hints of mystery.
ReplyDeleteI'm a happy writer. I get discouraged sometimes, but I love what I do even if I whine when I have to edit.
I'm on the west coast so it feels as if I'm always late for the party. Course, I suppose all those in California feel the same. Anyhoo, Yay, for thinking this up, Ciara! And Alex, Captain-Sir, I'm thrilled to be here. Your noticed books looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteTechnically I'm still on that vacation I promised myself, but I'm jumping in to mention a book on the Did I Noitice Your Book Blogfest while my vacationing mind can still function!
ReplyDeleteThanks for adding another book to my TBR list, Alex!
Did I Notice Your Book? Well, did I? :-D
ReplyDeletehttp://the-open-vein-ejwesley.blogspot.com/2012/10/did-i-notice-your-book.html
Ah, I've seen that book on my "also bought" lists on Amazon. I think we are in good company. :)
ReplyDeleteWriting makes me happy. I can tell when I'm not writing enough because I lean toward depression during those times.
Looks like a great hop! You've always got so much going on over here, Alex. Rock on, dude.
ReplyDeleteI've done that too, noticed books that my readers have also purchased. It's amazing the gems you can find!
ReplyDeleteOn the depressed writer issue, my brother emailed me a BBC article about that yesterday and I laughed at the thought that I must be depressed since I'm a writer. I think we're likely to be sensitive and notice things others don't but I don't think it means we're all on the verge of suicide. So you're not alone, Alex.
Jai
My author, Emily Schaffer found my post and reblogged it on her blog. So cool. Thanks again Alex for a great blogfest.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this cool blogfest - so many great books that people are shouting about! When I saw Lynn's cover I thought for a minute we'd chosen the same book, but she was in your news section, lol. She hasn't *found* my post yet, but I think she's still recovering from last night's blowout party on FB ;-)
ReplyDeleteAlex, my blog is up, late due to a family emergency last night.
ReplyDeleteI don't necessarily think internal turmoil or depression make a good writer--maybe great fodder for your journal. I don't even think you have to suffer the depths of those two things to write it. I believe any good storyteller can put a character into such a situation by drawing on moments of depression or when they've been conflicted about something. You know the feelings to draw on without having been lost in the black hole of those feelings.
Sia McKye OVER COFFEE
So many good things happening! Ah depression, I know thee well. I actually went off my thyroid med once so I could go to that dark place. I needed it to write. Pretty stupid, I know, and I'll never do it again. Too scary. But I did get some good writing out of it. Great blogfest, you guys. I can't wait to start reading all the posts. I couldn't stick to just one. I picked a book from the past, present, and future. And a huge party on Friday, huh? Wahoo! I LOVE a good party!! Heh heh. See you then :-)
ReplyDeleteHmmm, artistic types do seem to have that angsty reputation. But for the most part, I'm like you. I'm not banging my head against the wall or drinking too much because I can't tweak my writing the way I want it.
ReplyDeleteMany congrats to Roland! And Kyra, and Lynn...hope I didn't miss anybody. Heck, congratulations to everybody!
imo, I don't think we are required to experience things in order to write about them but the more experiences we have - god and bad - the richer our writing.
ReplyDeleteThanks to a heads up from C. Lee McKenzie, my link for the blogfest isn't working. I tried to sign up again, but it said I'm already signed up. Not sure how to fix the link. I notice it has 'bloghop' at the end of the URL, so maybe that's messing it up? Not sure. Darn!
ReplyDeleteYea! Yea! Yea! Author, Liz Fichera just retweeted my tweet for the DINY your book contest and her AWESOME novel, CAPTIVE SPIRIT!!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah i'm not a depressed writer either. I mean, sure, i may have moments of frustration and doubt, but they don't last long, and then i'm back at it
ReplyDeleteOne of the awesome side benefits of this fest is the large TBR list I'm creating! Thanks for hosting Alex and Ciara!
ReplyDeleteI've been depressed (clinically, with meds) since I broke my wrist and the chronic pain started. Not sure that counts as a depressed writer though, because writing isn't what depresses me (or frustrates, or whatever) in fact, it encourages me and keeps me moving forward one step at a time.
ReplyDeleteHe hasn't noticed yet...but I'll let you know if I do.
I'm ready for a party!
Tina @ Life is Good
http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/
He noticed! Everyone go check out Jeremy's Art & Words:
ReplyDeletehttp://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/2012/10/did-i-notice-your-book-blogfest.html
Great blogfest!
ReplyDeleteThis is a good blogfest. I think it should be a monthly one like the IWSG.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Lynn Rush on her release this week! And this is such a great blogfest idea to highlight other writers. Let's hope Ryk Brown notices that you noticed!
ReplyDeleteHa! Yes, those musicians are tortured too... ;)
ReplyDeleteMaybe doing both balances you out???
I'm not a depressed/tortured writer, either. I've had moments of "man, this book sucks/my writing sucks" but those are the moments when I've stared at the book for weeks on end and I'm tired. ;) Generally, I'm a very happy writer.
ReplyDeleteConnie noticed that I noticed her book on my blog! :D
Tears actually streamed down my face when I found the kind words about my book over at EJ Wesley's blog, the Open Vein. This is why we're in the game, folks.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to learn about tons of new books thanks to this blogfest!
ReplyDeleteI've had problems with depression before but writing is one of the main things that helped me deal with it. To me it is definitely a soothing activity.
I mentioned 3 books in my blogfest post!
ReplyDeleteI'm a happy writer :)
Anxious? Yes. Insecure? Yes. Depressed? No!
I've been seeing your blogfest all over, Alex, and what a listing of books. This awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour selection sounds great. Just got my copy.
I think Amazon might have recommended that one to me before - but I trust your recs more. Adding to my To Read list now. Great blogfest!
ReplyDeleteI think Amazon might have recommended that one to me before - but I trust your recs more. Adding to my To Read list now. Great blogfest!
ReplyDeleteIf the depressed writer thing were true it would be found evenly across the board in all artistic pursuits.
ReplyDeleteI think writers are tortured. It's a hard life, and you are blessed :)
ReplyDeleteThe unnoticed book I feel is THE CASUAL VACANCY by JK Rowling, not because of low sales (definitely not) but because of the bad reviews which make people not like it. I loved the book because I gave the characters a chance and didn't expect Harrry Potter. I hope people will notice the non-Harry Potter magic of JK Rowling's writing.
2 of my 3 authors noticed! YAY!
ReplyDeleteHey guys! Stupid work meetings. I'm back. And whoa...
ReplyDeleteTyrean, glad she found it!
Suze, that made me laugh!
Jack, that was the blurb.
Lee, glad you joined us.
Cherie, that's good to know.
Milo, I'm rocking!
Jai, good!!
Sydney, that's cool.
Katie, I'm sure she'll find it.
Sia, well put.
Nancy, stay on those meds.
Gwen, glad I'm not alone.
Lynn, I'll fix it.
That's great, Amy!
Tina, good! And that was an awesome thing you did.
Morgan, I'll buy that.
Laura, that's great!
Jeffrey, glad you found it.
Michelle, good!
Thanks again everyone for having fun with this blogfest. Now to catch up...
Hahahaha, love that musicians are tortured too. Now if I could just find peace like the Ninja.
ReplyDeleteMade it through the entire list ... *wipes sweat* Found my book twice! More importantly, I've added about 15 books to my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for doing this Alex (and Ciara!), made my week. :-)
Great idea for a blog hop, Alex. My TBR list has grown today! Looking forward to seeing some of the authors reactions when they 'find' their book.
ReplyDeleteWhoot! JA found me! Hee...
ReplyDeleteI think people just like there are all kinds of writers, depressed, balanced, eccentric, ...
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blogfest. Thank you for hosting! And a good pick. Nothing about my writing makes me miserable either. It makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteHappy to report that Laura Eno found her book on my site.
ReplyDeleteAlex, another successful blogfest. I'm looking forward to your next one! I also enjoyed your post about the depressed writer. We're not all tortured souls!
ReplyDeleteMe again! Deborah Lawrenson (the author) found herself on my blog!!!! Great :-)
ReplyDeleteSC, I read several good reviews of that book in the past week.
ReplyDeleteEJ, good for you! I'm still working my way through...
SA, that's great!
Diane, good for her!
MsMariah, no we aren't. And I'll be announcing another blogfest on Monday...
Susan, awesome!
I've found so many awesome books today, what a great blogfest!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea for this blog fest. Sorry I didn't have time to participate. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteMonti
Mary Montague Sikes
You are such a tease leaving that note at my place! I'm sorry, sorry, sorry I didn't join this blogfest - I just knew I'd have a hard time vising many blogs & didn't want to be one sided, you know? And then you go and hint that I'd better make time...challenge accepted. ;)
ReplyDeleteReporting in, Captain Ninja Alex. LK Rigel found her book on my site. :)
ReplyDeleteOK. Technically I didn't participate today but I bought Nancy's book a few minutes ago and tweeted it and she saw it so I guess that counts!
ReplyDeleteNow I just need time to read all my friend's books! Like yours!
Heather
I don't think all writers are depressed. We have the same worries and unhappiness as anyone else - we're just better at describing it.
ReplyDeleteNow, I can't wait until Friday. I can't wait until the celebration! It better not be another blogfest...
ReplyDeleteThe DINYB Blogfest has been so much fun! I'm still getting around to visiting the other blogs and it's so interesting.
AND, I almost forgot, Connie found her book! Woohoo!
I read Elise's post too and that was very eye-opening.
Nicki, you at least need to go looking...
ReplyDeleteLaura, excellent!
Heather, you'll really enjoy her book! And thanks.
Patsy, that's a perfect way to describe it!
Livia, no that's on Monday! And glad Connie found her book.
Trust me I've had true depression and writer's angst. For you to have neither is a blessing. If you need a reminder of the negative results of too much writing/music depression, you only need to remember Kurt Kobain. Thank you for this blogfest and great pick. Best of luck in having the author find you.
ReplyDeleteSo many great books. I need twelve more of me to read them all.
ReplyDeleteWriting doesn't tend to make me feel depressed. Muttering horrible character fates and feeling like throwing the computer at the wall is as far as I go, and that's only when things are REALLY not going well.
ReplyDeleteAurora sounds like a really good book!
I'm not a depressed writer, I'm usually happiest when creating. It's the waiting and frustration that bothers us.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the blogfest!
I've discovered a fascinating read over atTomorrow News Network called 'A Stranger Comes To Town.' Its funny how a 'point of view' or voice pops into your head once you get into a good read.
ReplyDeleteAm I a depressed or happy writer? Well, I was happy to learn something new about my craft today. Characters in stories can't read each others minds! LOL.
Sheena-kay - he was a depressed artist!
ReplyDeleteMary, want some of my clones?
Spacerguy, watch out if they start doing that!
I am a depressed writer with spurts of happiness. You are a happy writer with chronic talent and blessings.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Alex.
xoRobyn
This has been so much fun. Sharing my favorite and seeing what other great stories are out there. My TBR list grew so much today! Great blogfest. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't often get depressed, but when I do, I don't write at all! I'm at my best as a writer when I'm feeling good. So I'm joining your happy writer club, Alex.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell I'm a romantic because my favorite line in that blurb is "A questionable alliance with a mysterious green-eyed woman…".
ReplyDeleteI tend to be even when it comes to mood swings- though sometimes I get mad or a little sad (happy, too- of course). I haven't read the book or author that you wrote up for your hop post- but the book does sound like one you would love! I think this hop is amazing and fun!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all of those with good news!
~Jess
I was having writer depression and angst like crazy until I wrote my most recent novella. It kind of cured me of it.
ReplyDeleteNice book for your DINYB feature! :D
Just opened up and Tribute Books, who deal with my author's media, has just noticed my post and and sent there thanks. Not the author but, I suppose that counts??
ReplyDeleteI am just now starting the blogfest visits since I was away from the computer ALL DAY :-(
ReplyDeleteI like how you discovered your noticed book.
I guess I'm a pretty happy writer too, Alex. I'm enjoying experimenting in different genres and doing my own thing, so I have very little to complain about.
ReplyDeleteNice choice for DINYB -- I'm interested in reading more sci fi so will add this author to my TBR list.
Yhoo. Lynn Rush found her book on my blog. Thanks for hosting the fest. Lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteWow. TONS of great covers out there. Got a late start to the party today but I found Violet Midnight and Prelude to Darkness on a couple blogs! Off to visit some more. My author hasn't found her book on my blog yet.... :)
ReplyDeleteI am frequently amazed at the number of blogsfests you host or participate in. I'm not joining in on this one but I am hopping around to find interesting new reads. Aurora definitely makes the list.
ReplyDeleteIf we have to be miserable to be successful, I guess I'll remain a happy failure.
Thanks, Robyn! Sorry, I'm just that way.
ReplyDeleteRaquel, glad you've enjoyed it.
Bella, join the happy club!!
Jess, I'll let you know about the book soon.
Cm, good enough!
Susan, all the links should go to the posts now.
Patricia, let's hear it for being happy!
Susan, that's great!
Lynn, but I hope you've found YOUR book...
Hi Alex,
ReplyDeleteYep, I'm finally here. I have 'thrilled' a number of those participating in the blogfest with my 'eagerly anticipated comments. Or something like that.
Depression, happiness and all points in between, allow me to write for the real reason I do. To get it out and use writing as a cathartic, therapeutic resource.
Take care and be well.
Gary
Sounds like an amazing read!! Definitely adding it to the never-ending TBR :)
ReplyDeleteI love my writing, but I torture myself a bit by wondering if I'll ever be great, and wanting to get published. Maybe it's just that driving force that keeps us pushing to make better art.
ReplyDeleteEJ found his book on my blog around 11:42 a.m. He was a very happy camper. :)
ReplyDeleteIf I DON'T write, then I get miserable ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting, Alex! Your pick is intriguing. I need to check out the Halloween blogfest.
ReplyDeleteI feel so guilty -- if I hadn't been so overwhelmed this last week, I would've participated in this blogfest. It's such a generous thing to promote other writers' works, and it's good karma to boot. The Aurora book sounds like a real find.
ReplyDeleteI actually got unexpectedly called out of town on a family emergency, so I was barely online today-- but I did notice that the author who's book I noticed--Krystal Wade, author of Wilde's Fire-- saw it on my blog and commented--which was very cool!!
ReplyDeleteDue to my unforeseen circumstances, I haven't been able to participate in the blog hop at all, but I hope to be able to visit some of the other participants later on this week.
This was a great idea and I'm sure it will make a lot of lesser known writers feel good, so nice job!
LD, the next two weeks will scare you then...
ReplyDeleteGary, and that is an excellent reason for writing.
Carrie, that's great!
Michael, there are three Halloween blogfests that week...
Helena, that's all right.
Tamara, that's great she found it. All links go straight to the blogfest post, so that will help you out later.
If writing made me miserable, I wouldn't do it. When I'm NOT writing is when I feel down. I'm feeling down today.
ReplyDeleteSo much going on - doesn't your head spin while composing these posts?
ReplyDeleteI think artists in general (whether they're writers, musicians, or traditional artists) tend towards depression because it is their ability to see the world in a different way that makes their work so unique. That said, I'm with you - I don't have big highs or lows and am content with life overall.
Nice blogfest!
ReplyDeleteIf I *were* depressed, it sure wouldn't aid my writing, since I write humorous mysteries. I think a lot of writers do struggle with depression, though--I come across them quite a bit while going through my blog reader.
Hop Blogfest promises fun Halloween.
ReplyDeleteFun Blogfest! Will have to try and get to the blogs and check it out. As always, thanks for all the news and notes!
ReplyDeleteAlex--my author found her book. Yay!! Rachel Van Dyken posted on my blog last night.
ReplyDeleteI'm bummed it didn't work out for me to participate, but I'm enjoying seeing which books people chose. Great idea for a blogfest, Alex. :)
ReplyDeleteTonja, I'm sorry!
ReplyDeleteVicki, we need to make a happy club.
Elizabeth, I guess it fuels those IWSG posts.
Lindi, that's great!
Melissa, it was all Ciara's idea. I was just along for the ride. And Hot Tamales.
So much good stuff in this post. Congrats to Roland!
ReplyDeleteI know there's a stereotype about writers being miserable, but I think writing can be very therapeutic. I get giddy when I think of something funny or exciting to insert in my next chapter, or when I work out a tricky part of the plot.
Aurora looks interesting. I read about the Black Plague in Ken Follett's World Without End and it freaked me out!
The illustrator for the book I noticed found my blog post this morning. He was most grateful for the shout-out. This was an awesome idea for a blog fest!
ReplyDeleteYay. My author found me on TWITTER!!!! :) Woot
ReplyDeleteI love that Blindsided cover! Simple without being *too* simple. I love the 'notice a book' deal, too. Great way to drum up an audience for those who might not otherwise have one!
ReplyDeleteYour book choice appears very fitting
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Roland!
As for writers being depressed, I think they feel more deeply whether depression, compassion, or whatever the emotion.
You are blessed! Creativity does tend to toss most people around, like being on a coaster. I am not a fan of coasters~
ReplyDeleteWOW, so many great things going on!
Writing is good, but when it isn't..time to go dabble in another creativity nook n' cranky~
Fun fest...I love the idea! :D
Jennifer, glad you are a happy writer!
ReplyDeleteSteven, that's great!
Lynn, cool!
Ella, I don't like coasters either...
Oh, yes, I know about the ups and downs. You're lucky to be on an even keel, Alex. My mood swings depending on whether or not my books are selling, and whether or not I'm stuck while writing.
ReplyDeleteMorgan Mandel
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
Depressed writer extraordinaire, here in the back row. Many creative types are also depressives, and I'd say that's just how our brains are wired, but... there are also a lot out there who aren't.
ReplyDeleteMy family, for instance, is composed of singer/songwriters, writers, and artists. Though all the girls suffer from sleep disorders, I'm the only one who's been diagnosed with depression. So I'm the moody black sheep of the flock.
I love the good news. Also, I've seen so many fantastic books during this blogfest.
ReplyDeleteMorgan, I'm sorry!
ReplyDeleteRachel, no you're not!'
Medeia, hope you found yours, as it was featured!
MISSION accomplished. My author found her book. :)
ReplyDeleteAmy Lignor the author of the book I posted for the blog hop just gave me a shout out on twitter!
ReplyDeleteLove coming to you blog and seeing where to go to next....
ReplyDeleteAck, me and the other blogger must think very alike cos that is exactly what I posted on yesterday on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI still wait for the repair of my private notebook. In the meantime I use an real old one. That means I can't visit many sites and/or blogs in the evening because it takes so long.
ReplyDeleteI didn't participate in the Did I Notice Blogfest but read many posts of bloggers that did. The idea for that blogfest was wonderful. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteBrinda and CM, awesome!
ReplyDeleteDamy, I saw that.
Edi, that is a bummer.
Glad you enjoyed it, Liz.
Yes, I found mine, but I'm still waiting for my author. I'm sure she'll come.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you - I don't think writing is a depressing pursuit at all. Occasionally frustrating...but even on bad days, it's still my favorite thing. ;)
ReplyDeleteAurora, not heard of that before.
ReplyDeleteHmmm dcepressed writer. Must look into that...
Oh and Milo and Rachel noticed that I noticed their books!
Hoorah!