tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post5547403986392714913..comments2024-02-10T14:38:45.874-06:00Comments on Wordsmithonia: Dream House by Valerie Laken, Book Tour and ReviewRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-32097292832108974292010-02-26T10:09:46.816-06:002010-02-26T10:09:46.816-06:00I'm looking forward to this book; great revie...I'm looking forward to this book; great review.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-84027051772069587132010-02-23T18:46:07.780-06:002010-02-23T18:46:07.780-06:00This novel sounds terrific. Thank you for the grea...This novel sounds terrific. Thank you for the great review.Stephaniehttp://starkravingbibliophile.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-61287767793194745682010-02-23T09:50:51.384-06:002010-02-23T09:50:51.384-06:00Good characterization, Ryan. I'm very interes...Good characterization, Ryan. I'm very interested in this book and plus that cover has a tad of creepy about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-60370175041984944882010-02-22T23:40:59.605-06:002010-02-22T23:40:59.605-06:00Thank you everyone for your comments, they are alw...Thank you everyone for your comments, they are always appreciated by me even when I don't say it.<br /><br />Valerie, Thank you for dropping by as I'm glad I was close in my feelings about Stuart. He was a dynamic character and I'm glad you didn't get rid of his sections. The cover I think is beautiful by the way, even if it does have that hint of something sinister behind the nice facade. I'm really looking forward to reading more of your work in the future.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-19079604229451887732010-02-22T22:28:43.810-06:002010-02-22T22:28:43.810-06:00I haven't read this, but I think that I though...I haven't read this, but I think that I thought that it was about a haunted house, too, when I first heard about it.J.T. Oldfieldhttp://bibliofreakblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-89860720659931510102010-02-22T21:46:40.436-06:002010-02-22T21:46:40.436-06:00Ryan, thanks for such a wonderful review. It's...Ryan, thanks for such a wonderful review. It's a pleasure to see a reviewer taking an approach to the book that not everyone else took. Everything you described about Stuart is accurate to my intentions for the character, but you're right -- that's not stuff that many other reviewers have highlighted. In fact, for a while in the revision process, some readers suggested I omit the Stuart sections, but I could never let go of him. To me he seemed essential all along, and reading your take on the book really confirmed this for me. But I agree with Elena -- it's very satisfying to see how every reader can discover something a little different in the book.<br /><br />Some folks have commented on the "spooky" factor of the cover and some of the plot summaries. I know, I know... I don't know exactly how the spooky angle became a part of the book's marketing. I wish it hadn't, because I really don't think of it as a mystery or a haunted house story, and I don't want to mislead anyone. But some of that stuff stretched way out of my control, and I've had to live with it. Book covers... never get a writer started talking about book covers! :) We have so very little control over it, and sometimes that's frustrating! But not to complain. Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts.<br /><br />-Valerie LakenValerie Lakenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11359182742265561278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-65014496876221810142010-02-22T18:31:41.786-06:002010-02-22T18:31:41.786-06:00I really enjoyed your review and I like how you co...I really enjoyed your review and I like how you connected with the male character. We need more guys out there reading and reviewing their books!!! It's funny how two different people can read the same book and come away from the experience with way different thoughts!! Excellent review!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-23872379859785106312010-02-22T15:03:20.413-06:002010-02-22T15:03:20.413-06:00Wow. After reading so many reviews that focus on K...Wow. After reading so many reviews that focus on Kate, you've blown me away with your empathy for Stuart. I think it's hard sometimes to see other points of view, especially when the character is flawed, but you've really opened up the book in a way I haven't seen done before. I'd love to have you in my book club. :)<br /><br />Thanks for being on the tour!trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-66425725670751835442010-02-22T14:33:33.757-06:002010-02-22T14:33:33.757-06:00Sounds like a good book and I'm glad you enjoy...Sounds like a good book and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I don't think it's one I'll pick up, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-24531076934367823362010-02-22T14:18:50.987-06:002010-02-22T14:18:50.987-06:00"Now everything I just typed could be the exa..."Now everything I just typed could be the exact opposite of what Valerie Laken was trying to get across in her beautifully written book" - I think this is what authors love, seeing the different ways people take something from what they've written.<br /><br />In the end it doesn't really matter what she WANTED you to feel, it's what you actually did feel. This sounds like a very cool book. Great review RyanElenahttp://www.withextrapulp.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-14423225489056915042010-02-22T10:02:30.489-06:002010-02-22T10:02:30.489-06:00Wonderful review! Really makes me want to read th...Wonderful review! Really makes me want to read this! I like how you focused on the male character's thoughts.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-59954603172465254052010-02-22T07:31:56.282-06:002010-02-22T07:31:56.282-06:00First, I love that book cover.
Second, The synopsi...First, I love that book cover.<br />Second, The synopsis of the book sounds good !<br />Third, great review :)<br />(Referring to your statement:"I'm not saying it's the right choice or the morally correct thing to do, but I understood it.")--<br />I love it when the authors make you understand a particular viewpoint and the reasons behind their actions even if we don't actually think is correct.IceJewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111526151149419418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-13110536689152336602010-02-22T03:45:38.540-06:002010-02-22T03:45:38.540-06:00The cover totally creeps me out!The cover totally creeps me out!Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-42150643573158685102010-02-22T02:09:58.221-06:002010-02-22T02:09:58.221-06:00Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the review.Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the review.Ziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756991022697532688noreply@blogger.com