tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post4792975321667663374..comments2023-12-28T08:01:09.456-06:00Comments on Moonlight, Lace and Mayhem: Series, Trilogies and Readers with Susan WiggsMargay Leah Justicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-3563799357140358632009-09-27T15:41:40.196-05:002009-09-27T15:41:40.196-05:00I do enjoy the series books as well. I am alsways ...I do enjoy the series books as well. I am alsways trying to change the ending of a book or imagining what happens further in their lives past the story read. I alos love Robyn's Virgin River Series, D.Macomber's Cedar Cove series and many more. So keep up the good work and we will keep reading them. DianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-37119341377321728552009-09-25T08:55:38.661-05:002009-09-25T08:55:38.661-05:00Wow, when I was a kid I read all the Trixie Beldon...Wow, when I was a kid I read all the Trixie Beldon, Sweet Valley High books. I also used to get the Bobbsey Twins out of the libray but there were a lot missing because it was an old series. Now I still love series. I love Debbie Macomber's cedar cove series, Fern Michaels Texas and Vegas series, Sherryl Woods has a few series that I devoured. I am also addicted to the lakeshore chronicles. I am sure there are more that I have read, Rachel Gibson has a few stories that are connected as well.<br />I agree with the abridged and unabridged books on CD, I buy the audio books for work and the abridged ones really do make you feel like you are missing something, especially if you have already read the book.mammakimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252710887600135794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-44714803939506706142009-09-24T16:43:50.821-05:002009-09-24T16:43:50.821-05:00My name is Emmanuelle and I'm a series addict....My name is Emmanuelle and I'm a series addict.<br />No really, I enjoy stand alones but not as much as series. The main reason is that I HATE to say goodbye to character I've come to know and love.<br />I'm very glad to see y<br />ou blogging here today and very excited about your upcoming releases.<br />I just read The You I Never Knew last week-end and loved it (second chance at love/reunion is probably my favorite storyline).<br />xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-21282846994963377722009-09-24T16:20:10.382-05:002009-09-24T16:20:10.382-05:00Hmm, you know, I still can't take them and I&#...Hmm, you know, I still can't take them and I've tried! I'm glad there are some readers out there like you Sheila who can appreciate the abridged versions! <br /><br />Thanks to everyone who shared their memories with us so far today, because they've all been interesting! <br /><br />Please continue to comment, though, because we would like to hear more!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328970869069471833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-70749936919539965352009-09-24T15:42:31.120-05:002009-09-24T15:42:31.120-05:00I think my husband is a series addict. He likes pr...I think my husband is a series addict. He likes predictability, and I guess series do tend to give the reader that. He's also a genius at finding new series that he knows I will like, and getting me likewise addicted.<br /><br />You mentioned abridged audio-books. I've found one excellent use for them - long trips to meet kids at college. The real thing might require too much thought and memory. But the abridged versions are just the right length for the journey, and just the right complexity to keep us all awake.Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-27729551251284093192009-09-24T15:14:44.663-05:002009-09-24T15:14:44.663-05:00Great interview Susan and Carrie
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When I think o...Great interview Susan and Carrie<br />..<br />When I think of a series, one must go to your Lakeside Chronicles, which your readers want to read more and more about the people who live in and around Avalon.. <br />But I also think about Robyn Carr's Virgin River or Lisa Kleypas Wallflower series.<br />I think we find it fansinating to imagine how we might fit into these peoples lives and the towns they live in..Kathleen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750925187927330976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-33319333419161140702009-09-24T11:18:32.243-05:002009-09-24T11:18:32.243-05:00I guess my first series was Nancy Drew. Every cen...I guess my first series was Nancy Drew. Every cent I made babysitting went to those books! I love the Lakeshore Chronicles, Virgin River, Mitford, Covington (Joan Medlicot), Staggerford (Jon Hassler's books). <br /><br />I usually find an author I enjoy and read anything they write (stand-alone or series).<br /><br />Great post, Susan!Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-4332201946619291622009-09-24T11:17:14.945-05:002009-09-24T11:17:14.945-05:00Molly, We, and I have to say "we" becaus...Molly, We, and I have to say "we" because I am the oldest of 2 other sisters...own ALL the Trixie Belden books. They are in safe keeping at my parent's home. It is a debate as to who actually they belong to. Yikes!!!MargaretDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254138593277280862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-81754977983221202062009-09-24T10:59:58.730-05:002009-09-24T10:59:58.730-05:00Hi :)
Thank you for sharing Susan.
A great post!
I...Hi :)<br />Thank you for sharing Susan.<br />A great post!<br />It made me think of The Black Stallion books.<br />All the best,<br />RKCharron<br />xoxoRK Charronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07363516910545064180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-14651485219348094332009-09-24T10:53:19.431-05:002009-09-24T10:53:19.431-05:00OMG...how the hell did I leave out Trixie Belden? ...OMG...how the hell did I leave out Trixie Belden? I think between my sis I, we owned nearly every copy! I own a few Nancy Drew, but the majority I borrowed from the library.<br /><br />I have heard several authors talk about authors 'betraying' their readers when the character does something unexpected. But don't characters evolve over time, rather than staying stagnant? I agree to some point; you wouldn't want a beloved character to switch gears IMMEDIATELY; something would have to 'flip the switch' to cause a certain behavior. And yes, I cried when my favorite western series killed off beloved characters, but it was for the sake of the storyline and natural deaths DO occur. You can't have a series which spans decades, but a character never 'aging'. Anyone else read North and South (John Jakes), or Wagon's West (Dana Fuller Ross)?Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-20800598044385104782009-09-24T10:26:12.211-05:002009-09-24T10:26:12.211-05:00Hi Carrie...Margaret here.
I was so excited when...Hi Carrie...Margaret here. <br /><br />I was so excited when I opened my FB account, saw your post about your guest blogger, THE Ms. Susan Wiggs. <br /><br />I love reading her blogs about the authors thought process. Whether its how to put your story together, piece by piece...or Sequel or not to Sequel. When I read blogs like this, I have a much better understanding on how the background of a story is built. Linda Lael Miller blogs like this, and Emilie Richards. Let's get to the nitty gritty of building characters and how they relate to each other in the story. <br /><br />And yes, SW is correct. Disappoint your readers at your own peril. I have been shocked at how my fellow readers can pick apart story lines and characters. <br /><br />I'm not in this category. I haven't met a series that I didn't like yet. My bigger disappointments have been in stand alone books.<br /><br />I got started on the Trixie Belden series and Boxcar Children. I never read Nancy Drew. I had the opportunity to read the Mitford series, which I own. <br /><br />Of course, you can not get enough of Lakeshore, or Cedar Cove. There is the Stone Creek series...gotta love those cowboys, and gals too. <br /><br />Not really a series, but reoccuring characters from historicals and contemparies written by Judith McNaught. I enjoy seeing the characters "age"...unfortunately she is one of those that had to explain the age of Matt Farrell. Well, that's it for me. <br /><br />Hey, we need to go for lunch again.MargaretDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254138593277280862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-43928019437566200382009-09-24T10:25:34.389-05:002009-09-24T10:25:34.389-05:00I thought that what happened to Elizabeth George w...I thought that what happened to Elizabeth George was fascinating, perhaps cautionary, and a little sad. I love her work and admire her bravery and determination - and I thought that it was very cool that she wanted to push herself to write a new kind of book and follow the character arc that made sense to her. I was really disappointed in those fans who took it as a personal affront - and from what I hear some took it extremely personally.<br /><br />I love series as much as the next person, but I believe in the author's right to go unexpected places - and that's where some of the most gripping stories come from.Sophie Littlefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578153078188007343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-91320199850316792852009-09-24T10:11:17.958-05:002009-09-24T10:11:17.958-05:00Thanks for the chance to share this blog post! FYI...Thanks for the chance to share this blog post! FYI, the mysterious missing graphic attributed to Suzanne Selfors can be seen here: <br />http://susanwiggs.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/wheelchairs-on-willow-lake-sm.jpg <br /><br />Looking forward to hearing about everyone's fave series!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-89167945658772765912009-09-24T10:02:47.396-05:002009-09-24T10:02:47.396-05:00I have most of them, but the very first one is mis...I have most of them, but the very first one is missing the first 10 pages (my fault; they came loose and I managed to lose them. I was only 9 or 10 when my mom let me have them!) I'd love to replace it someday:)<br /><br />And hey...as long as they're a solid color, I'll take 'em:) Don't get many flowers from hubby; just dandylions from the 5-yr-old!Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-82937391786758023622009-09-24T09:56:01.540-05:002009-09-24T09:56:01.540-05:00Hey Molly - how many dozens of virtual roses do yo...Hey Molly - how many dozens of virtual roses do you have now lol? As always, it's great to see you in the moonlight! <br /><br />You mention some interesting titles that I have not heard of before. However, according to a website, Cherry Ames is available for purchase. <br />http://www.netwrx1.com/CherryAmes/Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328970869069471833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969558921964931828.post-58272763902216706472009-09-24T09:21:29.396-05:002009-09-24T09:21:29.396-05:00I love love LOVE series books! I used to read my ...I love love LOVE series books! I used to read my favorite books and then try to continue the story with my sister, only inserting ourselves as other characters, and 'interact' with the original ones. Case in point: I was 12 when I read Flame and the Flower. What would happen if Brandon and Heather had another child, a girl, who wanted to be a tomboy, but at a party where she's totally bored, meets her match? And regular sibling rivalry existed between her and her older brother Beau?<br /><br />I also loved Anne of Green Gables and had most of the books; I am known for digging through book piles at garage/rummage sales, in hopes of finding more Cherry Ames, Bobbsey Twins, Honey Bunch, Vicki Barr, or Dana Twins Mysteries.<br /><br />As a pre-teen, I also fell in love with Anne Emery and Rosamund Du Jardin's books, and would love to own them. I wanted to be an archaelogist after reading Dinny Gordon, and looked forward to HS after reading the Pam and Penny/Sally and Jean books. And LOVED any First Love books which stayed with various characters (Janine, Todd, and Polly come to mind).<br /><br />I also love several trilogies of Nora Roberts, and several Robin Cook and James Patterson have stories with the same main characters. <br /><br />Great post, Susan...you brought back a lot of memories!<br /><br />And exactly the reason I began writing my own series...characters entered with their own issues, and I thought, 'Why not?'<br /><br />Even my alter-ego wrote a stand-alone book, but with one simple request from a reader, she now has a trilogy. Stranger things have happened:)Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.com