tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post5998609071499509428..comments2023-09-07T10:40:00.762+01:00Comments on Stranger Worlds: The EndEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-22828618142531406362016-04-30T20:38:58.932+01:002016-04-30T20:38:58.932+01:00I'M SO DESPERATE TO REREAD THE SERIES! Having ...I'M SO DESPERATE TO REREAD THE SERIES! Having desperate post-TRK withdrawal, I can't tell you.<br /><br />I love your insta, esp your #shelfie (those old shelves are lovely) and the most recent TDT one (how's TDT going?) and the Emily ones. I'm reading Anne's House of Dreams at the moment <33Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-9557881711227887802016-04-30T19:39:51.836+01:002016-04-30T19:39:51.836+01:00Gansey said it to Ronan when Ronan was trying to e...Gansey said it to Ronan when Ronan was trying to explain how he takes things out of his dreams. The poem is sooo perfect for the book. It blows my mind!a.n.g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03667996517318905980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-42417859981254055132016-04-27T17:51:41.230+01:002016-04-27T17:51:41.230+01:00P304, WILL I MAKE IT OUT ALIVE THOUGH!??!??!?!!!!!...P304, WILL I MAKE IT OUT ALIVE THOUGH!??!??!?!!!!! Ha, I remember that line. Who says it? And yessss! I first came across that poem on Pinterest but it's so perfect in that book. Oh my gosh. That book!<br /><br />I'm going to have a look :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-62162453846941851602016-04-27T17:32:15.940+01:002016-04-27T17:32:15.940+01:00XD DON'T DIE YET, OKAY?! I'm reading The D...XD DON'T DIE YET, OKAY?! I'm reading The Dream Thieves now. (It made it alive out of my car.) But I do rather like: "No, you used nouns and verbs together in a pleasing but illogical format." I think I could adopt that into my everyday vernacular. *nods* (And I had no idea it was prefaced with Coleridge's What if you slept!)<br /><br />No prob. And let me know if you decide participate! https://www.instagram.com/ashleygdnw/<br /><br />Rewatching = rereading. Hm, quite true. a.n.g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03667996517318905980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-80005982366848482712016-04-26T21:09:54.821+01:002016-04-26T21:09:54.821+01:00I'M ON P152 OOH GANSEY ASHLEY I'M NEARLY D...I'M ON P152 OOH GANSEY ASHLEY I'M NEARLY DEAD.<br /><br />“I do what I want." HECK YEAH! But will you link me to your page? I am v interested in instagram even though I'm a non-participant. (For now.)<br /><br />I have not! I've told you before about the Ten Series Rule, but I'm close to being able to read Cinder, I promise!<br /><br />I would love to watch it. Happy rewatching! (Rewatching is like rereading, aka the best thing ever.)<br /><br />IT'S SO CUTE IT'S THE CUTEST THING EVER, ANDY SAMBERG = MY ONE LOVE. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-16261190632741281542016-04-25T03:50:43.410+01:002016-04-25T03:50:43.410+01:00I wasn't *exactly* complaining about the OOOOH...I wasn't *exactly* complaining about the OOOOH GANSEY! I just find it amazing that EVERYONE is doing it. I love The Raven Boys, but generally I find hypes amusing. Fun. <br /><br />I am on bookstagram! At first I just kind of posted whatever I wanted (which I still kind of do because, I do what I want?). But then I stumbled onto bookstagram and it's a lot fun!<br /><br />Yay! I'm so glad you haven't forgotten! It's a really great series and. . . I'm trying to write a review forever. But DON'T FEAR! It's good. It's a fairytale retelling, just remember that bit when you come to the end.<br /><br />Oh, The Mentalist! *screeches* You wouldn't be lost if you started it in the sixth season, I guess. But you'd have a better appreciation, I guess, for the characters and storyline if you started at the beginning. Plus, it's just fun having seven WHOLE SEASONS of a great TV show for the watching! (Okay, so my mom and I rewatching the whole series before I go to university.) <br /><br />But I do think I need to see this Brooklyn 99. It sounds like good fun!a.n.g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03667996517318905980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-65200965163808173622016-04-24T21:38:35.567+01:002016-04-24T21:38:35.567+01:00You're ahead of me, I've only drafted (thr...You're ahead of me, I've only drafted (thrice) one novel, so when I start the first draft of the sequel I can imagine it'll be a weird feeling. I see you've posted about your book but I've not read it yet, I'm excited too, though! (PS I just read your survey answers, you're a babe! <33)<br /><br />OH MY GOSH! That's so exciting! Yes please please get onboard! Right now I've got two irl friends and one online friend beta-ing but from what I'm told, having four betas is a good number? who even knows, to be honest, but I guess I'll find out! I will tell you when I've done draft 4. Thank you sooo much! And don't worry about immediacy of responses, seriously, I totally get it. Thank you! :D :D Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-33142992865757231932016-04-24T01:38:18.459+01:002016-04-24T01:38:18.459+01:00That's how it goes. XD Redrafting is going dec...That's how it goes. XD Redrafting is going decently, I think. Drafting something this big still feels uncomfortably new (considering I've only ever drafted one novel...I've done 3 novellas too, but that's different), but I'm trying to give myself permission to be messy. :)<br /><br />Haha, it is a rather longish thread. Will do!<br /><br />Taking things one step at a time sounds wise. *nods* Beta reading? YES PLEASE. Though I must warn you that I likely can't deliver super immediate responses. Hopefully I won't be frightfully late, but there's this thing called work... :P Anyway, I would love to read it!! Let me know when you're planning to send it out!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-83269611488179675512016-04-23T18:20:02.631+01:002016-04-23T18:20:02.631+01:00I AM THE MASTER OF SUSPENSE AND MYSTERY! (Kinda.) ...I AM THE MASTER OF SUSPENSE AND MYSTERY! (Kinda.) I love that gif. Although it does make me think of the context, which makes me really angry with him ...<br /><br />I didn't know you were on bookstagram! And is that a complaint?! Because OOOOH GANSEY sounds awesome. Just saying.<br /><br />I'm still looking forward to the Lunar Chronicles (I haven't forgotten my end of the deal!). But yes, I am so terrified of the ending. I reallly don't want it to be lame or not enough of a climax, or easier than we thought, as you say. I HAVE FEARS!<br /><br />Totally, I can think of examples of that, too. There are sometimes those Endings with Reasons, which can be really good. The Mentalist was on my plane to Singapore, actually, and I thought of you, but it was like Season 6 or something so I watched copious amounts of Brooklyn 99 instead. (No regrets.)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-90917343950509222392016-04-23T17:48:31.755+01:002016-04-23T17:48:31.755+01:00Ha, most of my first draft was obsolete by the tim...Ha, most of my first draft was obsolete by the time I was done with it. How's redrafting going? <br /><br />Oh my gosh, I've just reread the thread and we were! Oops! ~facepalm~ Ha. Good one. Well, I also doubt I'll ever reread Divergent, but tell me about that too! XD<br /><br />Ehhh, I'm not sure about publishing TCATT. Potentially? But I'm trying to take things one step at a time right now. I would love for you to read it, though! I will be looking for betas in a few months .... !Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-2928738947364632352016-04-21T22:30:37.860+01:002016-04-21T22:30:37.860+01:00Some hyped books are hyped for a reason!
I'm ...Some hyped books are hyped for a reason!<br /><br />I'm redrafting the second. I technically have a partially written third book lying around as well, but the first two have changed so much they've rendered it obsolete. :P<br /><br />The Hunger Games? I thought we were talking about Divergent. XD Either way, I want to reread both trilogies, and then maybe I'll be able to articulate my opinions better in a blog post or something.<br /><br />YES THAT CONVERSATION MANGLES MY HEART. <////3<br /><br />I want to read your stuff one day, you know. :) Are you hoping to publish TCATT?Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-5256879666722689872016-04-20T22:16:12.365+01:002016-04-20T22:16:12.365+01:00Okay, the way you started this post. That was awes...Okay, the way you started this post. That was awesome! I was thinking, "Oh, no you are not!" And that SHERLOCK GIF! Perfectly placed!<br /><br />And that gif for The Raven King hype was spot on too. It's even worse if you're on bookstagram. Everyone is rereading the series and posting photos galore. You can't even blink without out hearing Raven this, or Raven that, or OOOOOH GANSEY! XD<br /><br />Ahem, but to actually talk about the topic itself. Endings are difficult. Especially with the hype going on. I mean, Winter from the Lunar Chronicles was hard to pull off and I know some of it requires some suspension of disbelief. The whole rebellion and Last Battle is very haphazard. There's zero military brilliance which makes sense consider those who are rebelling don't have military background. But you know, they still win without mindblowing plan of attack. <br /><br />As a writer, I have a fear of writing the end. I want it to live up to the rest of the series. I don't want it to be some lame ending with everyone scratching their heads thinking, "Well, that wasn't as hard as we made it out to be."<br /><br />On the flip side, I've come across some endings that are lacking for specific reasons. For instance, in The Mentalist, this guy (the mentalist) has teamed up with the police because he wants revenge on the serial killer who's murdered his family. When my mom and I finally watched the episode where he gets his revenge, my mom was like, "Well, that was very anticlimactic." And it was. It was very under dramatic and there was nothing particularly poignant about the MC getting his revenge. I told her, "It's supposed to be anticlimactic. It's revenge." You think revenge is going to be this huge satisfactory moment but when its finally enacted, it's really not that great. In fact, it's a little disappointing. I can deal with endings like that. That are supposed to fall short for. . . reasons. a.n.g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03667996517318905980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-79566701577606520662016-04-20T21:21:48.760+01:002016-04-20T21:21:48.760+01:00I just read We Were Liars, which was hyped to the ...I just read We Were Liars, which was hyped to the millionth degree, but it was SO GOOD! I loved it!<br /><br />Five books?! WHY NOT?! Which one are you on?<br /><br />I doubt I'll ever reread THG. I don't think I've got the time, frankly. But tell me what your reconsidered opinion is, if you do!<br /><br />Same, exactly. But yes I'm desperate to reread. (And I do think the ending ending, with the ships, is perfect. Pippin and Gandalf's conversation. I'm dead kay thnx bye.)<br /><br />THANKS FRIEND. You are very kind! <33Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-68486570020483551292016-04-20T04:03:55.463+01:002016-04-20T04:03:55.463+01:00Hype can go both ways, that's for sure. If not...Hype can go both ways, that's for sure. If not for hype, there would be a lot of great books I missed. But on the other hand, it does make me cautious of some books that everyone raves about.<br /><br />That's what I hope to do, yes! ^_^ (And my brain has recently been toying with the idea of making it a FIVE book series instead of four. *groans* As if four wasn't enough work already...)<br /><br />Yeah, that's true, we kind of expect twists to happen and then... they're not as twisty? Sometimes? It's been a while since I read the trilogy, and I think I should reread them to form a more solid opinion on the actual *writing*, but yes, I liked the first two books better as well.<br /><br />That's the part of the Shire ending (the little battle) that threw me for a loop too. It does make sense that unpleasant folks would move in and whatnot, and it does add some realism (because home is never the same when you've been gone on an adventure like THAT one)... but it wasn't my favorite way to end things. Another series to reread!<br /><br />I'M SURE YOUR ENDING WILL BE FANTABULOUS. ^_^ With your amazing writing skills, I know you'll figure it out eventually. But I totally empathize with that panicky feeling.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-34244931273623223552016-04-16T06:24:40.902+01:002016-04-16T06:24:40.902+01:00Definitely better late than never! XD
Glad you li...Definitely better late than never! XD<br /><br />Glad you liked the post (not everyone is in total agreement!). And YES that someone else has noticed predictably unpredictable, because I really feel like it's becoming unoriginal. But I guess there's not much of an alternative? Because if it just ends with the hero killing the villain, no strings attached, no funny business, nothing too tricky, just do it ... it wouldn't be very interesting, either? ????<br /><br />MUST FLY THE FLAG!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-12082313887905987362016-04-16T06:15:48.908+01:002016-04-16T06:15:48.908+01:00I know! Normally I quite like cliffhangers etc (pr...I know! Normally I quite like cliffhangers etc (provided I'm not going to forget everything before the sequel, which to be honest I probably will) but there's so much pressure to end a series well. Bit scary for writers! D:Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-54594617942644317232016-04-16T06:12:15.386+01:002016-04-16T06:12:15.386+01:00It's been so long since I read Mockingjay, I c...It's been so long since I read Mockingjay, I can't really make a comparison, but I did think the film was excellently done. I've not actually seen the LotR film! I like the feeling of homecoming, I just wasn't keen on the second “battle" for the Shire because it felt so anticlimactic compared to Mordor. I should probably have made that clearer in the post :SEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-36026415799564335922016-04-16T05:11:50.955+01:002016-04-16T05:11:50.955+01:00For a second, I was like nonononononono, I'm n...For a second, I was like nonononononono, I'm not ready for Ink Inc not to be a thing! Lucky for me, I get to keep reading your posts (better late than never right?). <br /><br />As for endings, you hit the nail on the head. Totally agree with all your points. The predictably unpredictable is a real thing and kind of annoying! Also, if I read one more adventure book/dystopian that kills off the main character in the end, I'm going to scream. It's not original anymore. <br /><br />Also, yes to forever defending my favourite books like Harry Potter. <br /><br />Really great post!Sunny Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185336977090257875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-46001012595551492012016-04-15T18:53:34.295+01:002016-04-15T18:53:34.295+01:00I hate it when a series' ending leaves you uns...I hate it when a series' ending leaves you unsatisfied. Like, c'mon guys. It's not like you have to entice us back for the next book: THE SERIES IS OVER. So give us an ending that makes us sigh with relief and satisfactions! I WANT WARM FUZZIES!!! XDRachel Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174226975096744494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-9134565743994702972016-04-14T19:22:10.148+01:002016-04-14T19:22:10.148+01:00This is a really interesting discussion. I feel li...This is a really interesting discussion. I feel like a lot of the movie adaptions have redeemed endings to me like Finnick's death in the Mockingjay film was way better than in the book. He was more sacrificial in the movie instead of just randomly dying. I also liked that in the Return of the King movie the Hobbits came back to the Shire being okay instead of wiped out. It felt like more of a sigh in relief. You know? <br /><br />storitorigrace.blogspot.com<br />Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-6709715872947559132016-04-13T05:15:43.343+01:002016-04-13T05:15:43.343+01:0010 years, that is crazy! I wasn't reading them...10 years, that is crazy! I wasn't reading them as they came out, fortunately, else I'd probably have died somewhere in between books.<br /><br />Yes, I own 4/5 of them and can't wait to start reading! :DEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-67015709453419109132016-04-13T05:11:41.976+01:002016-04-13T05:11:41.976+01:00I AM MORIARTY.
(Basically.)
Hype is a friend and...I AM MORIARTY.<br /><br />(Basically.)<br /><br />Hype is a friend and an enemy; it obviously is good for some authors because it promotes their books, but it can turn lots of readers away. I feel you on putting off popular books. So many I've still not read!<br /><br />THAT SOUNDS GOOD. A book for the epic battle sounds good because then you give the battle enough time and show how it is a REALLY BIG DEAL.<br /><br />I also love twists but I always feel like I'm expecting them? I think? But obviously if they're good that doesn't matter. I was not on team with Allegiant, but then I didn't think the book was that good as a whole (I preferred the first two).<br /><br />It's really tough because obviously you need the calm at the end, but ... ugh, I JUST DON'T KNOW. I love Sam/Rosie and I love A LOT the elves leaving etc, but I think I wasn't keen on the little battle in the Shire? (You know, when the nasty hobbits have moved in or ... something. I can't wholly remember.) Because it felt really weird to be describing more fighting after they'd destroyed the Ring. But the ending itself was still perfect. Hmm. I need to reread the book.<br /><br />I'M REALLY NERVOUS ABOUT MINE. That's mostly the genesis of this post, I'm increasingly panicky in case I can't get the trilogy to end right. But we'll be fine! XDEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-49708617874755740602016-04-13T05:01:55.379+01:002016-04-13T05:01:55.379+01:00It was very good. I do love Lightning Thief as wel...It was very good. I do love Lightning Thief as well, though. I think they've been my two favourites of the MG ones. Can't wait to read the second series!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-36803638424070549912016-04-13T04:52:57.656+01:002016-04-13T04:52:57.656+01:00Thank you! I've only written one book thus far...Thank you! I've only written one book thus far, and the ending was OK because it's only the first in a trilogy. But the thought of ending said trilogy (though it's far in the future) is FREAKING ME OUT. There is always something ;)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797055056494841024.post-11828424959696634832016-04-13T04:48:20.746+01:002016-04-13T04:48:20.746+01:00Thank you ;)
SO MUCH TRAUMA/EXCITEMENT/WHAT EVEN ...Thank you ;)<br /><br />SO MUCH TRAUMA/EXCITEMENT/WHAT EVEN HOW WILL WE LIVE?!??!<br /><br />I love that gif! XDEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.com