tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942294427695379658.post2161028100421391170..comments2024-03-19T09:19:45.353+00:00Comments on Dan's Adventures in Fiction: The Next Biggish ThingDan Purduehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01633271913854946500noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942294427695379658.post-56691964614840988802012-12-22T22:47:26.264+00:002012-12-22T22:47:26.264+00:00You've described a very cool concept. I'm ...You've described a very cool concept. I'm another "I don't read Sci-fi" readers, except for when I do! I write some stuff that is on the edge of sci-fi too - probably it fits under "speculative" literary fiction. But you're right about the genre headings being restrictive and putting unhelpful boundaries around works.<br /><br />You've got to finish this book. <br />I'm looking forward to reading it when you get it published.<br /><br />PS Thanks for the introduction - I don't sound like me when you describe me! Better go tweet something now..... Rachel Fentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046917627054462214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942294427695379658.post-34548011915548271682012-12-19T23:12:59.826+00:002012-12-19T23:12:59.826+00:00Thanks, Chloe, I'm pleased it sounds like some...Thanks, Chloe, I'm pleased it sounds like something you might read. When I used to go to a writing class, and read bits of this out, there were a few people who said something similar, i.e. that they didn't usually read that kind of thing but they would be keen to read the story if I managed to get it written. I think that's why I'm wary of genre - I'd rather tell people what the book is about than which pigeonhole it might fit into, as a lot of people are resistant to genres they don't feel they know.<br /><br />I've only read The Day of the Triffids, and I loved that. I've got a couple of other Wyndham books but haven't got to them yet.<br /><br />And The Prestige is great - but then I like pretty much everything Christopher Nolan does.<br /><br />Answering this set of questions has reminded me that at its heart, AMR is a good story. There are problems with the first draft, but that's what first drafts are for.<br /><br />I feel a New Year's Resolution coming on...Dan Purduehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633271913854946500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942294427695379658.post-78207807182274786872012-12-19T18:41:57.756+00:002012-12-19T18:41:57.756+00:00I've also just noticed we're meant to be d...I've also just noticed we're meant to be doing our post on Boxing Day - you're right, probably won't be then. But I'll try to do it one Wednesday like a good girl :)Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183206722136871230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942294427695379658.post-7052703394233177872012-12-19T18:40:59.445+00:002012-12-19T18:40:59.445+00:00Thanks for the tag - something for a new year blog...Thanks for the tag - something for a new year blog post when I'm feeling uninspired to think of a topic!<br /><br />I am seething with jealousy at your one-line synopsis. It sounds amazing. I'm terrible at one-liners. LOVE the title too.<br /><br />I don't read sci-fi but I would read your book. It reminds me a bit of John Wyndham - sci-fi without the hard, geeky science. And I love John Wyndham.<br /><br />Have you seen The Prestige. One of my favourite films and this reminded me of it. Oooooh, I'm excited about your books now. Write it! Write it! Write it!Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183206722136871230noreply@blogger.com