tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post111956852926442969..comments2024-03-04T03:40:11.172-05:00Comments on No rules. Just write.: Book report: RiverwatchBrenda Coulterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13528691681455659296noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1120317824208194482005-07-02T11:23:00.000-04:002005-07-02T11:23:00.000-04:00he is a class act, and not bad looking ;-Dhe is a class act, and not bad looking ;-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1120313623485405182005-07-02T10:13:00.000-04:002005-07-02T10:13:00.000-04:00Actually, Mir, I was thinking about writing a book...Actually, Mir, I was thinking about <I>writing</I> a book. ;-)<BR/><BR/>I agree that Joe Nassise is a class act. I'm glad he stopped by.Brenda Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528691681455659296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1120268567310864122005-07-01T21:42:00.000-04:002005-07-01T21:42:00.000-04:00Wow. I'm impressed with Joe's ability to handle cr...Wow. I'm impressed with Joe's ability to handle criticism. And man, you wrote that in college? As a bet? Shoot, man.<BR/><BR/>Obviously, to be a writer, you gotta take criticism. So, Joe's got that down.<BR/><BR/>What's Brenda gonna read next, Mir wonders....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1120236509504990522005-07-01T12:48:00.000-04:002005-07-01T12:48:00.000-04:00Michelle, thanks for sending him over here. It was...Michelle, thanks for sending him over here. It was great fun. And after learning that he wrote <I>Riverwatch</I>, a book I came very close to liking, as a college kid, I'm now interested to see his "grown up" work and will probably read <I>Heretic</I> when it comes out. So you have accomplished something here. ;-)Brenda Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528691681455659296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1120189516309962602005-06-30T23:45:00.000-04:002005-06-30T23:45:00.000-04:00I'm back! Brenda I'm glad you *almost* liked Rive...I'm back! <BR/><BR/>Brenda I'm glad you *almost* liked Riverwatch. I'm very excited about Heretic (I've secretly studied things like Knights Templar and Skull and Bones) So when I found out Joe was writing on the subject, I was enthralled!<BR/><BR/>I had to let him know you were reading his book! I'm glad he stopped by just as you were posting your report! How fun!!<BR/><BR/>The gore was a lot, but I'm ok with gore. I realize many aren't. (*ahem* I guess that why some of us read and write our respective genres, eh?) LOL. The story was great and I strive to have the same amount of talent pour out onto my work.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to finish yours (I picked to read it first). Hopefully I can have it done this coming week!~michelle pendergrasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963999375035588206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1120176188013569232005-06-30T20:03:00.000-04:002005-06-30T20:03:00.000-04:00Brenda, you crack me up.Brenda, you crack me up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1120171812809082072005-06-30T18:50:00.000-04:002005-06-30T18:50:00.000-04:00Dee, you're a peach.Joe, thanks for filling us in ...Dee, you're a peach.<BR/><BR/>Joe, thanks for filling us in on the fascinating background of <I>Riverwatch</I>. The story has indeed held up well; I can't believe it was written by a college kid. Now I'm thinking that if there are no human entrails draped over the bedposts in <I>Heretic</I>, it might be well worth taking for a spin.<BR/><BR/><B><I>When I'm done with FINDING HOPE, I'll toss some comments up on my own blog and let you know when its up.</I></B><BR/><BR/>You're very kind; thank you. I'll just say that if you hate the book, please remember you're under no obligation to <I>tell</I> anyone. ;-)Brenda Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528691681455659296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1120169541194935982005-06-30T18:12:00.000-04:002005-06-30T18:12:00.000-04:00I read romance and inspirational. afraid of horror...I read romance and inspirational. afraid of horror, but i did have to review a three book vampire trilogy and i have secret infatuation with some of Anne Rice novels. So i think I'll check this Riverwatch out in the fall when I have some down time. Brenda, your blog is so much fun.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1120165883645457362005-06-30T17:11:00.000-04:002005-06-30T17:11:00.000-04:00This Joe sounds like he is a good old Joe, ;-DThis Joe sounds like he is a good old Joe, ;-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1120160254401573712005-06-30T15:37:00.000-04:002005-06-30T15:37:00.000-04:00No axe sharpening at all. I use a spoon for thing...No axe sharpening at all. I use a spoon for things like that - its duller and hurts a heck of a lot more! (grin)<BR/><BR/>Seriously, thanks for picking up RIVERWATCH and I'll do the same for FINDING HOPE. I think it behooves any writer to read as much as possible in as many different genres as possible. Doing so can only increase our craft when we bring it back home to the genre we are most comfortable working in.<BR/><BR/>Finally, a quick note about RIVERWATCH - it was a freshmen effort, written in college over a dare for a case of beer. I knew nothing about writing, even less about publishing, and at the time couldn't care about either. All I wanted was to win. So I agree with your assessment of the book - ending a bit abrupt, gore a little strong in some places, etc. I'd do a few things differently now than I did then (and have, HERETIC is a far better work because I've taken the time to learn my craft, some 16 years later) but we live and learn. For a book that sat in my garage for 12 years before seeing the light, I'm pleased it has held up so well.<BR/><BR/>When I'm done with FINDING HOPE, I'll toss some comments up on my own blog and let you know when its up. <BR/><BR/>Its been fun and I wish you the best with your latest endeavors.<BR/><BR/>-JoeJosephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773290799596134878noreply@blogger.com