tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post2173672984247572347..comments2024-03-18T16:12:32.926-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: "Arranging" a Giveaway and Dark Future HumorAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-82110376509909699072011-09-21T17:34:27.800-04:002011-09-21T17:34:27.800-04:00Oh Suze, thanks so much! Do it! make it wonderful ...Oh Suze, thanks so much! Do it! make it wonderful and get yourself an agent and a big book deal.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-28691426088550079252011-09-20T18:54:52.428-04:002011-09-20T18:54:52.428-04:00Alex, I wanted to make sure you read my response t...Alex, I wanted to make sure you read my response to your comment so I cut and paste, below:<br /><br />'I can't describe how reading your comment made me feel. I had a brief conversation with my mom today about this and had essentially decided to do just that. How killer of you to affirm me in my choice. To quote an incredibly cool blogging friend, 'YOU ROCK.' 'Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-13826207987265328042011-09-18T22:19:01.219-04:002011-09-18T22:19:01.219-04:00I don't really read a lot of thrillers, but wh...I don't really read a lot of thrillers, but when I do I enjoy a splash of light heartedness in them, though I may have an odd sense of humor too. So I guess it just depends. <br /><br />Also, Alex, I've awarded you with the Versatile blogger award but only if you want it.Mel Corbetthttp://melcorbett.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-69720096843505412532011-09-18T20:49:55.500-04:002011-09-18T20:49:55.500-04:00Aaron, thank you! I've recieved it before, but...Aaron, thank you! I've recieved it before, but I appreciate it.<br /><br />Robyn, you did remember a bad one though! <br /><br />Thanks everyone! The winners of LJ's books will be announced next Friday.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-28811904602550876072011-09-18T20:37:18.251-04:002011-09-18T20:37:18.251-04:00Great interview! I must say, I really must read th...Great interview! I must say, I really must read the crawling tunnel scene now!Joanne Brothwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277805693436251841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-26876129710492966762011-09-18T19:39:01.970-04:002011-09-18T19:39:01.970-04:00Humor is so necessary, especially in dark stories ...Humor is so necessary, especially in dark stories or real-life situations. It's very nice to see a human side to such an accomplished author. <br /><br />LJ, down the lines of Michael's comment, you were writing well BEFORE 2008. Yes? You didn't crank out all those books since then, did you? I'm equally impressed by the fact you've jumped out of airplanes.<br /><br />Alex, sorry I'm not participating. I haven't seen any bad movies of which I didn't repress the memory (except Killer Clowns from Outer Space). I don't have 10, much less two. It'll be fun to read the posts, though.<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-11972472795899107332011-09-18T19:35:11.260-04:002011-09-18T19:35:11.260-04:00Hi Alex, thanks for having L.J. in today.
L.J., ...Hi Alex, thanks for having L.J. in today. <br /><br />L.J., this sounds like a great read. I love gritty thrillers. And it sounds like you had some fun writing it. "We headed down to the garage with a box of matches and some potentially combustible material." LOL. That sounds like something the ATF would be interested in!Doralynn Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828906983819258042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-82281975082322243382011-09-18T19:16:07.431-04:002011-09-18T19:16:07.431-04:00Melissa and Jan, thanks for the compliments and fo...Melissa and Jan, thanks for the compliments and for sharing. <br /><br />Michael, after a layoff in early 2008, I committed myself to writing full time and it paid off for me. I feel very blessed. <br /><br />Lynda, yes, you have to be a little crazy to write and market fiction. :)L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-62898811895030234892011-09-18T18:41:06.735-04:002011-09-18T18:41:06.735-04:00Ha, love the sound of this book.
I think writers ...Ha, love the sound of this book.<br /><br />I think writers inevitably convince their families they are somehow a little crazy. That's when you know you are getting it right ;)<br /><br />And yes, humour is vital.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-40853566676674205102011-09-18T14:42:11.033-04:002011-09-18T14:42:11.033-04:00Gotta love finding humor in crazy things we do as ...Gotta love finding humor in crazy things we do as writers.<br /><br />Also, I've chosen you for The Versatile Blogger Award.<br />If you opt to participate please go to my blog for details.<br />http://thebloggergirlz.blogspot.com/2011/09/versatile-blogger-award.html<br />You have an amazing blog!<br /><br />-AaronThe Blogger Girlzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915385689799889397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-51465338685169674142011-09-18T12:38:47.690-04:002011-09-18T12:38:47.690-04:00I LOVE a good thriller every now and then... This...I LOVE a good thriller every now and then... This one sounds really interesting.<br /><br />LJ, you have a very impressive list of published books... Plus all the other fun things you're involved in. Congrats on living life to the fullest!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-1771182228090601812011-09-18T09:34:23.442-04:002011-09-18T09:34:23.442-04:00this was a great post! Thanks so much Alex for hos...this was a great post! Thanks so much Alex for hosting LJ! I don't need humour in a book but I like it when it appears. I think I'm known as pretty funny by my friends etc...but I don't know how much of that gets into my writing. ah well.Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-74410568721777706182011-09-18T08:39:17.151-04:002011-09-18T08:39:17.151-04:00LJ your book sounds fantastic and I love anecdotes...LJ your book sounds fantastic and I love anecdotes. :) My family rolls their eyes when I have them help me figure out some plot elements. "You're walking down the street and werewolf jumps out. Do you run? Freeze up?" My nephew says "I'd crap my pants."<br /><br />I always have a sense of humor about me, even in crisis so I try to that with my characters. It breaks things up and makes the situation seem more immediate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-62767253294345413652011-09-18T08:31:24.554-04:002011-09-18T08:31:24.554-04:00Connecte, glad you're ready!
Edi, that's ...Connecte, glad you're ready!<br /><br />Edi, that's great! I'm sure LJ will appreciate it.<br /><br />Julie, it will be the best of the worst all right!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-12214273943420746172011-09-18T07:30:33.080-04:002011-09-18T07:30:33.080-04:00"it’s too easy to get sucked into a dark mode..."it’s too easy to get sucked into a dark mode and forget that people and characters can find joy and humor even under stressful circumstances."<br /><br />So very well said. Looking up the book now. Thanks for the post, LJ, and thanks for hosting her, Alex!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-1528478580225244962011-09-18T03:11:20.646-04:002011-09-18T03:11:20.646-04:00This book sounds really good. I love that LJ trie...This book sounds really good. I love that LJ tries things out - I do the same thing. :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-47731645968033486142011-09-18T00:38:21.544-04:002011-09-18T00:38:21.544-04:00LJ's book sounds like a great read! Looking fo...LJ's book sounds like a great read! Looking forward to Monday's best of the worst! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-67511159596208735782011-09-17T23:59:25.061-04:002011-09-17T23:59:25.061-04:00Love the sound of your book... flawed characters a...Love the sound of your book... flawed characters are the most intriguing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-79396154956106066292011-09-17T23:50:18.870-04:002011-09-17T23:50:18.870-04:00Thanks, ediFanoB, for the shout out on your blog.Thanks, ediFanoB, for the shout out on your blog.L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-38158786502013066102011-09-17T19:48:47.095-04:002011-09-17T19:48:47.095-04:00I'm looking forward to viewing all the movie b...I'm looking forward to viewing all the movie blog fest posts. I won't be posting but I'll be visiting. :) It's nice to meet you L.J.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-64552724465721489572011-09-17T19:32:17.342-04:002011-09-17T19:32:17.342-04:00"n my new novel, the future is bleak, my char..."n my new novel, the future is bleak, my characters are flawed, and their quests are intensely personal. Writing this novel could have been depressing, but I set much of the story in an endurance contest called the Gauntlet, which provided some unusual and amusing research moments."<br /><br />After reading these introducing words I could not withstand to enter the competition. I would like to know the novel behind these words.<br /><br />I mentioned the giveaway on my blog.ediFanoBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129248787624088717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-68531407421437031322011-09-17T19:22:25.897-04:002011-09-17T19:22:25.897-04:00greetings alex - oh, dear - another great book for...greetings alex - oh, dear - another great book for my stack of to be read - not an author with whom i was familiar so even better - thanks so much for the intro! hope all is well in your world! have a great remainder of the weekend!GYPSYWOMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042621041213415958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-11407896948484213032011-09-17T18:25:54.859-04:002011-09-17T18:25:54.859-04:00I guess the funny scene when her husband entered. ...I guess the funny scene when her husband entered. I think the first thing that hurts the knees, no?Leovihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970831445283294241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-25078906445727895682011-09-17T18:23:43.646-04:002011-09-17T18:23:43.646-04:00Thanks for the note Alex, Monday is on like Donkey...Thanks for the note Alex, Monday is on like Donkey Kong.EconomicDisconnecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02802078645713106743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-3241294642350805552011-09-17T18:15:48.104-04:002011-09-17T18:15:48.104-04:00Dafeenah, live????
WritingNut and Suze, I would s...Dafeenah, live????<br /><br />WritingNut and Suze, I would so disappoint.<br /><br />Patricia, glad you enjoyed it!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com