tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post8552038189672021513..comments2024-02-22T10:58:09.776-05:00Comments on Author Expressions: Why Do Series Novels Draw Readers? by Jacqueline SeewaldJoyce Elson Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08761334760088495024noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-60716608437785288122018-08-01T08:17:03.160-04:002018-08-01T08:17:03.160-04:00We are uhe solid first platform for modeling newco...We are uhe solid first platform for modeling newcomers to achieve there new dreams. The first to train and promote out models at our expense to avoid burden on them. Join the most popular agency if you modelling jobs in Delhi for female freshers, models, students, housewives aiming to start there modeling career. We are top modelling agency in Delhi offering modelling jobs in Delhi for upcoming female freshers or experienced models who want to join lingerie modeling agencies.<br /><br /><br />modeling agencies in Delhi<br />modeling agencies<br />modeling jobs<br />modeling auditions<br />model coordinators<br />modeling jobs in Delhi<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13256876618518313863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-21968353091081176932013-02-18T07:06:21.095-05:002013-02-18T07:06:21.095-05:00I'm ending this discussion here. As promised, ...I'm ending this discussion here. As promised, it's Monday morning. Since so many of you responded with wonderful comments, three have been chosen at random instead of one to receive a copy of the new edition of THE TRUTH SLEUTH.<br />Read and hopefully enjoy!<br /><br />Best to all,<br /><br />Jacqueline SeewaldJacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-5060164530967162462013-02-17T16:52:31.624-05:002013-02-17T16:52:31.624-05:00So nice to hear from another Jacqueline! Thanks fo...So nice to hear from another Jacqueline! Thanks for dropping by and commenting.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-54523058954657009532013-02-17T15:29:51.549-05:002013-02-17T15:29:51.549-05:00I like series novels for the reason that once you ...I like series novels for the reason that once you have read the first in the series you then know the characters and in the following books you don't have to waste time getting to know the characters , you can get on with the story. Love your name, Jacqueline.<br />JFWisherd(at)aol(dot)comJackieWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-78590031376108119502013-02-17T14:58:32.449-05:002013-02-17T14:58:32.449-05:00I don't read sci-fi except for short stories b...I don't read sci-fi except for short stories but I know how popular they are. I guess like the song goes, you gotta know when to hold them, know when to fold them. Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-76661972444103741692013-02-17T12:23:11.826-05:002013-02-17T12:23:11.826-05:00I just finished a SCI FI series and it's never...I just finished a SCI FI series and it's never ending. There are more books to come. Frankly, I was disappointed. Usually I do like series books (Paretsky, Grafton, Evanovich, etc.) but this one isn't ever going to be resolved. I enjoy a good cliff hanger, but enough already.bdtharphttp://bdtharp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-32076879667243279792013-02-16T07:32:25.573-05:002013-02-16T07:32:25.573-05:00Karen,
Thanks for dropping by and commenting. The...Karen,<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and commenting. The consensus seems to be that a series with interesting characters will draw readers more than stand alone fiction titles.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-59857840454715377772013-02-16T07:31:02.633-05:002013-02-16T07:31:02.633-05:00BN,
Thanks for commenting!BN,<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-40264929463825892922013-02-15T21:04:57.733-05:002013-02-15T21:04:57.733-05:00Most my favorite books are parts of series. If th...Most my favorite books are parts of series. If the characters are well-developed and the storyline will allow for numerous books, then series are better than stand-alone because you can never get enough of a good thing. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of the book.<br /><br />Karen<br />karen_stals@yahoo.caAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-52019829759698976292013-02-15T19:30:04.468-05:002013-02-15T19:30:04.468-05:00I like both, but prefer series books to be stand a...I like both, but prefer series books to be stand alone.<br /><br />bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)combn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-54492743691213564792013-02-15T13:01:45.492-05:002013-02-15T13:01:45.492-05:00Hi, Carole,
It's a wonderful feeling when rea...Hi, Carole,<br /><br />It's a wonderful feeling when readers tell you they want more novels about your main characters. Congrats!Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-53562610892823819952013-02-15T12:03:29.717-05:002013-02-15T12:03:29.717-05:00Twisted Vines is the first book in my Shakespeare ...Twisted Vines is the first book in my Shakespeare in the Vineyard series (and first published book). I was surprised when I received emails from readers asking when the next was coming out. They wanted to know if Cait, my protagonist, and Royal Tanner (RT), Navy SEAL, would return. I was happy to respond with YES!Carole Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878208750636105503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-57757087806740296002013-02-15T09:13:26.175-05:002013-02-15T09:13:26.175-05:00Hi, June,
Thanks for stopping by! I know what a g...Hi, June,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! I know what a good series you write.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-14617615748878320592013-02-15T09:02:04.483-05:002013-02-15T09:02:04.483-05:00Thanks for the reminders, Jacqueline. We all need ...Thanks for the reminders, Jacqueline. We all need them.June Shawhttp://www.juneshaw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-24272453318704028612013-02-15T06:15:05.093-05:002013-02-15T06:15:05.093-05:00Hi, D.K.,
You're right, a series is a lot lik...Hi, D.K.,<br /><br />You're right, a series is a lot like a soap opera in which viewers get invested in the characters. With the novels, readers want to read about the continuing lives of the characters they've come to care about. Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-43905895866331468112013-02-14T19:31:38.247-05:002013-02-14T19:31:38.247-05:00My friend just said she was working on a "ser...My friend just said she was working on a "series" during her illness and could hardly wait for the next one. I do think they have an advantage. I have a "prequel" for Ghost Orchid, an attempt to add a before and after for a series of three...but it's a challenge in some ways. Characters make the series in my mind; the reader can't wait to see what's next in their lives - sort of like a long-running soap opera or mini-series on the tube. www.dkchristi.com dkchristi at yahoo dot comdkchristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312685753221358802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-35002305680317065732013-02-14T18:10:58.008-05:002013-02-14T18:10:58.008-05:00That's a great idea--moving a character from o...That's a great idea--moving a character from one series into another. Often writers taken a secondary character and give them their own starring role. Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-91470844893787691492013-02-14T17:31:00.859-05:002013-02-14T17:31:00.859-05:00I've done three series, two for adults and one...I've done three series, two for adults and one for kids, and love growing and aging the characters and even giving one of them a new career. I understand that editors prefer series to one stand books--and for me, I love to flesh out the lives of one protagonist and hopefully deepen the characterization. In my latest, Broken Strings (out in May), a character from a former series takes over and becomes a puppeteer.Nancy Means Wrighthttp://nancymeanswright.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-14471988535664674712013-02-14T17:17:50.448-05:002013-02-14T17:17:50.448-05:00Hi, Anita,
Thanks for dropping by and commenting....Hi, Anita,<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Sue Grafton and Sara Paretsky have both managed to keep their female P.I. lead characters fresh and interesting.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-84270074225615061602013-02-14T17:10:45.967-05:002013-02-14T17:10:45.967-05:00Jacquie, I enjoy a series for reasons others have ...Jacquie, I enjoy a series for reasons others have mentioned, but agree that sometimes writers keep a series going too long. That said, I'm a big Sue Grafton fan. I think she's managed to keep Kinsey and friends fresh and interesting.Anita Pagehttp://www.anitapagewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-43547034120434612532013-02-14T14:40:27.725-05:002013-02-14T14:40:27.725-05:00Hi, Christy,
The Bodyguard series sounds like gre...Hi, Christy,<br /><br />The Bodyguard series sounds like great reading. Thanks for your support and encouragement.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-74185731165012927142013-02-14T14:35:28.848-05:002013-02-14T14:35:28.848-05:00As always, a really interesting blog, Jacquie. I w...As always, a really interesting blog, Jacquie. I write The Bodyguard series and love it when readers like it enough to inquire when the next one will be released. I targeted young women (my protag is a 24-year-old female bodyguard) but have found older women and men are enjoying it as well. Your books are always great and I know your series will do well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464865851372103243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-64375781754516151072013-02-14T14:15:42.596-05:002013-02-14T14:15:42.596-05:00Hi, D'Ann,
I agree with you about a lot of se...Hi, D'Ann,<br /><br />I agree with you about a lot of series going stale. Some writers just keep a series going as long as it will make money. But personally, I'd rather not do that. Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-37065268511761551862013-02-14T14:02:11.176-05:002013-02-14T14:02:11.176-05:00Hi, Joye,
I agree with you. Secondary characters ...Hi, Joye,<br /><br />I agree with you. Secondary characters get a much better development in a series. Another reason a series appeal more to readers.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-40976828652298402082013-02-14T14:01:00.021-05:002013-02-14T14:01:00.021-05:00Hi, Cindy,
I'd like an excuse to visit Hawaii...Hi, Cindy,<br /><br />I'd like an excuse to visit Hawaii!<br />Maybe I should set a novel there as well.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.com