tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005569873582910532.post2863815985528020018..comments2024-02-08T11:50:33.547-05:00Comments on Tam's Reads: Authorly/Readerly StuffTamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495571402942021799noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005569873582910532.post-55131536687523060462011-12-23T15:35:22.678-05:002011-12-23T15:35:22.678-05:00Oh no bittersweet please, no. That's too big o...Oh no bittersweet please, no. That's too big of a leap, lol!Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169163606041934383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005569873582910532.post-67783662556108784392011-12-23T15:17:03.219-05:002011-12-23T15:17:03.219-05:00I can always tell when I'm stressed Chris, I s...I can always tell when I'm stressed Chris, I start hitting the same old same old. Oh and that lovely cold sore that popped up on my lip today. Arrgghh. Merry Christmas to me. <br /><br />Aww, thanks Janna. I agree, during busy times light and fluffy is good. Sometimes more serious books with plot mean you have to concentrate more and follow it, you can just jump in and out. I'm sure I'll run out of light and fluffy one day and freak everyone out with some dark depressing angst. Although always a HFN/HEA, no Bittersweet for me. LOLTamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495571402942021799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005569873582910532.post-61552152432726267352011-12-23T14:37:11.246-05:002011-12-23T14:37:11.246-05:00I love the angsty stuff no matter what mood I'...I love the angsty stuff no matter what mood I'm in. Although I have to admit I'm seldom really down. <br /><br />For me it's more related with my level of stress: when I'm really busy I prefer to read the lighter, fluffier books because they are easier to put down and pick up again for shorter periods of reading time. For the angsty books I need time to process things, I guess...<br /><br />I would want to read something more dark and serious from you, Tam. I adore your light and fun stories but I bet your angstier stuff will be good too.<br /><br />Happy holidays and a wonderful vacation for you and your daughter. :)Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169163606041934383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005569873582910532.post-169144692032631222011-12-23T11:54:11.348-05:002011-12-23T11:54:11.348-05:00YES - comfort rereads all the way when I'm not...YES - comfort rereads all the way when I'm not feeling very cheery!<br /><br />Happy holidays to you and the kidlet! :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959009113795804133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005569873582910532.post-77144710058858448622011-12-23T07:18:28.115-05:002011-12-23T07:18:28.115-05:00That's me Jen. I often go to my tried and true...That's me Jen. I often go to my tried and true book I know will make me feel a certain way. Heaven Sent is a great example. <br /><br />That makes sense Clare. :-) When I'm down I usually have trouble reading anything except old faves, but the writing seems to flow, it's just depressing as hell. Free therapy perhaps?Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495571402942021799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005569873582910532.post-62942303767483111842011-12-23T06:34:35.015-05:002011-12-23T06:34:35.015-05:00Like Jen, when I'm down I often return to the ...Like Jen, when I'm down I often return to the books I *know* I like and are fun, rather than risk a new one, even if it says it's fluffy (like it doesn't actually *say* that in the blurb, but you know what I mean *g*).<br /><br />But if it's a familiar favourite, I can also cope with reading angst when I'm in the same mood myself. I know that author's style connected with me before, and sometimes my reading is validation of how I feel, not just distraction. If that makes sense :0.<br /><br />And yes, as an author I definitely feel my mood creeping into my writing. When I'm down, I find it hard to write *anything*, to be honest. The delight and energy just isn't there. But those feelings often give a useful benchmark for future stories. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing! :)Clare Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392142798976142547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005569873582910532.post-23499975091918175772011-12-23T03:57:38.573-05:002011-12-23T03:57:38.573-05:00I definitely turn to the fluffy stuff if I'm f...I definitely turn to the fluffy stuff if I'm feeling a little down. In fact, I usually keep away from new books altogether and read some of the books I know are light and fluffy from my keeper file. The Heaven Sent books are perfect for this!<br /><br />I love angsty books but if I've had a tough week they are the last thing I want to read!Jenrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492693697232134724noreply@blogger.com