tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post3951615691040074440..comments2024-03-26T16:31:13.865-07:00Comments on Mark Lawrence: Moving on.Mark Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877925828353073272noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-56732029208231520832016-08-17T20:58:32.959-07:002016-08-17T20:58:32.959-07:00I hate first person narrative. I was close to qui...I hate first person narrative. I was close to quitting on your first, but decided to "slog" through. I will read anything you publish as I find your writing to be brilliant in many, often subtle, ways.<br /><br />I now say that I hate first person narrative other than Mark Lawrence.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634080079739113247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-87839223458680162832016-07-26T19:06:58.117-07:002016-07-26T19:06:58.117-07:00I appreciate you openly communicating with your re...I appreciate you openly communicating with your readers sir. I have enjoyed the your two series and refered friends to them. I liked Jorg but honestly he was a little over the top violent for me while I absolutely loved Jalan. I enjoyed the parallel and interplay of the two stories and characters. <br />I also agree with your perspective on not over doing a person or storyline or world. Too often, as already mentioned, these get played out and readers left frustrated that the series went sideways (or no where at all). This leaves the author with a bit of a broken trust with his readers and while good for short term gain not the best in the long haul...<br />Personally, I like to find authors I can trust to keep me entertained and don't mind a variance and in fact prefer it when given the chance. <br />Top three worst things a writer can do (my personal really important opinion to me but probably less so to others) <br />1. Take too long between books in a series. <br />2. Take the series past when it should have ended<br />3. End a book with a complete cliff hanger. (I get it in a series by definition there are open items but please break them into coherent start stop points.)<br />You seem to be proactively avoiding all the above. So thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09048814396508983149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-34472513817133912982016-07-21T10:50:35.335-07:002016-07-21T10:50:35.335-07:00How about another book with Hemar? :)How about another book with Hemar? :)Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-17135688197598796782016-07-20T06:10:49.964-07:002016-07-20T06:10:49.964-07:00I like that you keep your stories to trilogy lengt...I like that you keep your stories to trilogy length. I've given up on a few long-winded 10+ books per series. Mainly, I got bored with the story line, the characters fighting the same things over and over, and that the evil dead characters keep coming back. It's the rare author who knows when the story is done and stops trying to milk a dry cow.ainnirbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11532667083984575227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-32318218763666974272016-07-19T11:45:40.286-07:002016-07-19T11:45:40.286-07:00Why make it easy on yourself? Where's the chal...Why make it easy on yourself? Where's the challenge in that, right? But, the big question, is it a different writing style or just a new world?M J Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02542978339713221358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-15315421904706527942016-07-18T22:49:23.036-07:002016-07-18T22:49:23.036-07:00I always respect an author who knows when to let g...I always respect an author who knows when to let go, and the way you're moving on is pretty admirable.Saman Mehedy Titashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09390999960163807018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-74365663391578832392016-07-18T20:53:58.648-07:002016-07-18T20:53:58.648-07:00Space opera...you're a rocket scientist, remem...Space opera...you're a rocket scientist, remember? There are galaxies out there where you could lose yourself a thousand times over. Reach for the stars, my friend! You once told me to go for it, and I did, and now I'm up on Amazon trying to make a real go of it as an Indie because you once told me that you liked my stories -- a long time ago, but not so far away -- so, reach for the stars!ben woestenburgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-13314966269624502832016-07-18T17:05:25.142-07:002016-07-18T17:05:25.142-07:00The builders war I would love to read as many of t...The builders war I would love to read as many of the characters are already partly developed. I would love to read you in a more sci-fi landscape as I think from what you've already written you're great at it :-) be great to hear the back story of the world you created and it would be hard read as you would know the final outcome but I'm sure you could give it a great spin. But I'm sure you're already hearing the next transmission and I look forward to reading it. (PS I'm sure there is a fear of bad spelling when writing to a writer.. ) mrmadeupnamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01336786486441348120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-7301193653682381242016-07-18T14:50:40.487-07:002016-07-18T14:50:40.487-07:00I look forward to the next adventure, whatever it ...I look forward to the next adventure, whatever it may bring. Your writing style is what I enjoy; that's not to say I didn't thoroughly enjoy Jorg or Japan's adventures. Ultimately the more you write about what you enjoy, the more books we'll likely get to read. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585187226724852528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-84268785352600182662016-07-18T14:25:05.528-07:002016-07-18T14:25:05.528-07:00I can't wait to see where your journey takes t...I can't wait to see where your journey takes this reader!The Reading Frenzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908245479700999445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-76893371825186654752016-07-18T11:12:04.284-07:002016-07-18T11:12:04.284-07:00I just love your writing style so I'm onboard ...I just love your writing style so I'm onboard for the duration.Woelf Dietrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854304738363036691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-82908362400487458322016-07-18T09:51:08.285-07:002016-07-18T09:51:08.285-07:00I'm exited to see you trying something new aga...I'm exited to see you trying something new again. A new character, world and 3rd person narrative, with, I assume, a similar voice and style is something I look forward to. You've not let me down so far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-38962137416894098982016-07-18T07:44:55.852-07:002016-07-18T07:44:55.852-07:00It is always a good thing to move on, I think, whe...It is always a good thing to move on, I think, whether from success or failure. You can't succeed or experience a different kind of success remaining where and as you are. I'm behind everyone else when it comes to your body of work but there is something about what you've shared of Red Sister that makes me think it will be a different kind of success for you, and the best yet :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273980786926350111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-62025604012193014052016-07-18T06:56:57.301-07:002016-07-18T06:56:57.301-07:00Most authors are only gifted enough to produce one...Most authors are only gifted enough to produce one solid character or one solid universe in their entire career. I believe you're gifted enough, as a writer, to create many solid new characters and solid new universes. Looking forward to whatever your brilliant little mind cooks up next. BVThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171647690890819487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-35599866524615473292016-07-18T06:53:26.902-07:002016-07-18T06:53:26.902-07:00It's a reasonably bold move, especially in thi...It's a reasonably bold move, especially in this genre. And one I salute.<br /><br />The familiar, be it a world or a character, is always nice. It's easy. You know roughly what you're getting. The bar for entrance is a little lowered compared to something completely new.<br /><br />Take the Discworld, for example. It was built slowly, book-by-book, with enormous scope for stories and characters. Love it. Always have.<br /><br />Now look at Nation. Same author, same writing style. Different world and characters. Equally as interesting and entertaining (to me). But a bit of fresh air – something a little different not bound by the confines of its predecessors – to make sure the room doesn't get too stuffy.<br /><br />In short, I like the writer and their writing. So, it's quite unlikely you will not be getting your meagre sales percentage from my purchase. Unless you flung me a review copy of course. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11591659066179275928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-85776795883970121732016-07-18T06:50:49.919-07:002016-07-18T06:50:49.919-07:00Tell the tales that want to be told 😉Tell the tales that want to be told 😉Ebookwyrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03199328052929152068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-1468285841258842772016-07-18T06:42:39.661-07:002016-07-18T06:42:39.661-07:00Oh I don't think you have anything to worry ab...Oh I don't think you have anything to worry about! I atleast will read whatever you write. You could write about a turd adventure and I would still read it. You're just that good. Super excited for Red Sister! Cheers to full bank accounts! And if all else fails you can always depend on Jorg to fill it back up again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733706602598786886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-85211739204371697472016-07-18T06:41:19.821-07:002016-07-18T06:41:19.821-07:00I love reading whatever you write! I am very excit...I love reading whatever you write! I am very excited for new books! I am sure this new series will be another great success. Can't wait! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16518960308071225355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-42284942484147942092016-07-18T06:08:07.040-07:002016-07-18T06:08:07.040-07:00I've loved all your books and given them all f...I've loved all your books and given them all five stars, but he's still not Jorg. <br /><br />Can't wait for Red Sister! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-36445427720696271182016-07-18T05:43:41.184-07:002016-07-18T05:43:41.184-07:00I'm just happy to follow along on your adventu...I'm just happy to follow along on your adventures that you write for us all. Your books are easy reading and interesting, the world building in the Broken Empire was amazing and I'm sure Red Sister will be stellar. Thanks Mark you legend.... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510914140058931331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529725084811715233.post-87835116366863093542016-07-18T05:27:30.888-07:002016-07-18T05:27:30.888-07:00Good for you, Mark. Far better to leave the audien...Good for you, Mark. Far better to leave the audience wanting more than writing something that ends up jumping the shark 9 books in and leaves people wondering where/how the hell such a great series went wrong.<br /><br />I look forward to your new stuff greatly.Dan Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758031377848882432noreply@blogger.com