tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post7871134209952011504..comments2024-01-30T02:11:46.400-08:00Comments on M. E. Franco, Author: Genre Bashing - Just Shut Up!M. E. Francohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-20248114391178140202012-06-13T08:56:44.634-07:002012-06-13T08:56:44.634-07:00ROFL! Bookism - I like it!ROFL! Bookism - I like it!M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-75585807463086973982012-06-10T04:21:15.124-07:002012-06-10T04:21:15.124-07:00Very well put! Picking on something just because o...Very well put! Picking on something just because of a category it belongs to is extremely narrow minded. Sweeping statements about a genre of books are a prime symptom of bookism (patent pending word). ;)<br /><br />Disclaimer: I reserve the right to pick on / make fun of specific books/films/reality TV stars for their poor quality, regardless of the genre they belong to. I need blog material :DDaniel Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13486913278737244919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-51837753326839898592012-06-07T15:53:05.454-07:002012-06-07T15:53:05.454-07:00If only all life's problems were such! :)If only all life's problems were such! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430872985988041256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-91699078714425165272012-06-07T15:03:15.827-07:002012-06-07T15:03:15.827-07:00Thank you Jane! That's right - a good book is ...Thank you Jane! That's right - a good book is a good book no matter the genre :)M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-27083282098675437562012-06-07T15:00:17.495-07:002012-06-07T15:00:17.495-07:00All true Veronica! I read several genres as well. ...All true Veronica! I read several genres as well. I have tried to branch out into some others I wouldn't normally read, and I have been pleasantly surprised. I can't think of a better problem to have than what book to read next on my over stuffed Kindle!M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-50622981440018819722012-06-07T10:26:33.672-07:002012-06-07T10:26:33.672-07:00I've tried my hand at erotica... it is a diffi...I've tried my hand at erotica... it is a difficult genre to write in. Mine needs a bit lighter touch I fear, but it was fun doing it.<br /><br />I would be interested in reading some of your work, Charity.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430872985988041256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-37975031004677394902012-06-07T10:02:11.189-07:002012-06-07T10:02:11.189-07:00Sign me up for that "anti anti glittery vampi...Sign me up for that "anti anti glittery vampire hater group", Michelle! :D<br /><br />Those who can... write. Those who can't... bash those who can with snark and jealousy.<br /><br />That seems to be the 'rule' these days. And seriously, there are days when I just want to tell those 'bashers' to just shut it!<br /><br />I LOVE that there are so many different Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430872985988041256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-48029122646724440832012-06-07T08:51:16.355-07:002012-06-07T08:51:16.355-07:00Good for you, Michelle! Hear hear! I totally agree...Good for you, Michelle! Hear hear! I totally agree with you. There is something out there for everyone. It's no secret I love crime fiction, but I also read other genres from time to time. A good book, is engaging, whatever the genre. Great post!Jane Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170793644740072343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-26437600160952691752012-06-06T20:29:44.557-07:002012-06-06T20:29:44.557-07:00That's a good point Linda. I don't pay a l...That's a good point Linda. I don't pay a lot of attention to reviews either. You just might miss something amazing.M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-88450377139790169172012-06-06T18:10:33.211-07:002012-06-06T18:10:33.211-07:00I'm with you. I read anything that is well wri...I'm with you. I read anything that is well written, good plot, no matter what genre it is. I appreciate all styles of writing, just as I appreciate all styles of art. Truthfully, I pay no attention to reviews. The opinions differ so much. I like what is good, that's it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-66374795472091955472012-06-06T12:17:50.472-07:002012-06-06T12:17:50.472-07:00I can't imagine how difficult it must be in th...I can't imagine how difficult it must be in that genre Charity. I only know the little you have shared, and I feel for you my friend!<br /><br />On the upside, erotica sales are through the roof and there is a huge fan base of awesome people who are incredibly loyal. So take that haters!! :PM. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-48294372105212521962012-06-06T12:14:01.128-07:002012-06-06T12:14:01.128-07:00LOL. I like it. We can start an anti anti glittery...LOL. I like it. We can start an anti anti glittery vampire hater group...wait what??!! I just lost myself. Heehee. <br /><br />I let the grumpy comments slide too because it is an absolute waste of time to argue. But you know me, I can't keep my mouth shut for long! :DM. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-30616969517652332352012-06-06T12:10:37.788-07:002012-06-06T12:10:37.788-07:00Thanks so much Brielle. It can be a shark tank, bu...Thanks so much Brielle. It can be a shark tank, but thankfully there are some amazing authors out there who are incredibly supportive. I wish you all the best with your book!!M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-7013329868569291322012-06-06T12:08:30.404-07:002012-06-06T12:08:30.404-07:00That's exactly right Ciara. Good writing is go...That's exactly right Ciara. Good writing is good writing. It is all about the story and the characters not the genre. Well said.M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-78075575500011757212012-06-06T12:06:02.724-07:002012-06-06T12:06:02.724-07:00I'm with you Justin. My mother always used the...I'm with you Justin. My mother always used the old saying "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-77694976412726835732012-06-06T10:16:10.805-07:002012-06-06T10:16:10.805-07:00Bashing from other authors sometimes comes from je...Bashing from other authors sometimes comes from jealousy, but any such bashing is unprofessional and I try hard to steer clear of that person. It is very common when you write Erotica to find yourself shunned.Charity Parkersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196322932898135896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-75747614922097170342012-06-06T09:26:27.809-07:002012-06-06T09:26:27.809-07:00I say it's about time we bashed them back. Eve...I say it's about time we bashed them back. Even the glittery vampire hater ones. (Joking here...Internet makes it hard to see my sarcasm) :D<br /><br />Seriously though, anytime I see grumpy comments about silly things I just slide on by and/or delete them. The more you argue with those sorts, the more they love it. However, a blog post giving them hell? AWESOME. xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-35092938652570014932012-06-06T07:40:06.693-07:002012-06-06T07:40:06.693-07:00It's unfortunate that the high school/mob ment...It's unfortunate that the high school/mob mentality is so prevalent on the web. The more I study indie marketing, the more I feel I need to make my book shine so I can land an agent/publisher. There's sharks in them there waters! Thanks for expressing this, hope it breaks through to a few people.lorenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433510631530366856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-67969609566961228992012-06-06T03:46:56.573-07:002012-06-06T03:46:56.573-07:00Hear hear! As a writer of fantasy, I'm often o...Hear hear! As a writer of fantasy, I'm often on the receiving end of genre bashing. People either think I'm writing fairy tales for children or they don't realise 'fantasy' isn't another word for 'erotica'. Then if you explain it to the, they think it's childish and silly. Well, you can learn a lot of real world stuff from fantasy - just because it's set inAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436989031700445050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-20695748969798904302012-06-05T15:12:59.629-07:002012-06-05T15:12:59.629-07:00Well said, Michelle. I feel the same way. People l...Well said, Michelle. I feel the same way. People love to tell you what they don't like more than what they do like. Just the way of the world. I wasn't raised that way though, and who wants to hear it?JustinBoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671355465765146133noreply@blogger.com