tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post1429580604915488958..comments2023-03-03T00:22:24.655-08:00Comments on J.M.'s Meanderings: Pitch MadnessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147774427230437233noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-28026899503589434872013-03-18T08:42:59.038-07:002013-03-18T08:42:59.038-07:00Thanks again one and all for the feedback and comm...Thanks again one and all for the feedback and comments. Unfortunately, the contest judges didn't agree with us...I didn't make it out of round one. Thats writing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06147774427230437233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-69032742407111727102013-03-18T07:03:40.454-07:002013-03-18T07:03:40.454-07:00Hi Lisa.
Thanks for the post, sorry your other ...Hi Lisa. <br /><br />Thanks for the post, sorry your other one floated off into the ether. <br /><br />Those are exactly the thoughts I hoped to spur and it's exciting to see it happen. :-) The idea of a "good possession" is one that has intrigued me for some time. Fleshing it out in the story was a challenge at times, but a fun one. I know it's "my baby" but though I've written it, and read it a dozen or more times, the whole thing still works. I hope/believe other people will resonate with the tale as well.<br /><br />I'm glad to TweetMeet too.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06147774427230437233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-12305531239835101772013-03-17T21:38:58.840-07:002013-03-17T21:38:58.840-07:00Hmm. I definitely commented yesterday, but it'...Hmm. I definitely commented yesterday, but it's not showing up for some reason... at any rate, let me try again. <br />I love this idea. A MC who has to allow himself to be possessed for the greater good = much more sophisticated and intriguing than someone who's possessed against his will. And who are the apparitions? Why Vincent, why now? Is this really happening, or is he losing his mind? AHH! So many tantalizing pieces making me want to read more. So I would definitely say you've got a strong pitch. The first 250 are evocative and I love things with gore and war, anyway, so I was drawn right in. Excellent stuff. Best of luck to you in the contest! And thanks for following me on Twitter. I'm kinda new and trying to build my network of writerly types. :-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-3956132565242409182013-03-17T07:13:58.292-07:002013-03-17T07:13:58.292-07:00Thank you S.K. I hope they do as well, of course w...Thank you S.K. I hope they do as well, of course we all do. ;-) Are you entered?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06147774427230437233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-12284951820644851982013-03-17T06:55:30.557-07:002013-03-17T06:55:30.557-07:00Your very welcome, J.M.!
As for me, guessing I&#...Your very welcome, J.M.! <br /><br />As for me, guessing I'm toast.<br />I posted mine yesterday and despite hundreds of visits, no one left a comment.<br /><br />Soul-crushing, really.<br />Blood & gore dripping is starting to sound about right.<br /><br />Clack, clack, clack<br />...Dina<br />http://dinawrite.weebly.com/tartanfrog-blog.html<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-86674831607494779202013-03-16T22:45:33.234-07:002013-03-16T22:45:33.234-07:00I really liked the pitch. I hope they patch you th...I really liked the pitch. I hope they patch you through to round two... I liked what I read and want more, good luck!SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-74869847786599011802013-03-16T21:06:31.552-07:002013-03-16T21:06:31.552-07:00Hi Dina,
Thank you so very much for your encourag...Hi Dina,<br /><br />Thank you so very much for your encouraging comments, it's wonderful to know when you make an impact. Congratulations on being a "first." I've had a "squee", and a few "cried like a baby" but never a "Swoon." :-)<br /><br />I admit the few moments in the story such as these do border on the macabre. Be assured that none are gratuitous, but serve a greater function in the plot. The strange thing is that I can't watch most horror movies for the same reason, but I can read or write about it without any difficulty whatsoever. <br /><br />Are you in Pitch Madness as well? I'd love to take a peek at yours if you have it posted. I'll click through your name and see what I find.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />J.M.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06147774427230437233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-70939103957795643032013-03-16T18:34:49.239-07:002013-03-16T18:34:49.239-07:00I'll be honest: I don't usually read books...I'll be honest: I don't usually read books with bloody gore (sorry, nightmares:( <br />so my feedback can be taken with a grain of salt.<br /><br />HOWEVER, let me say this: I'm an absolute verb nerd & your use of the verb clacking in<br />"...their talons clacking over the rocky soil." made me swoon.<br />I love anyone who can use a verb that evokes a sound that makes me feel as if I"m there in the scene. I'd buy this for anyone who did read the genre based on that alone!<br /><br />Congrats on the strong entry, you did a fabulous job of setting a scene.<br />Best of luck & thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Dina<br />(aka @tartanfrog13)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-13380841655127225842013-03-16T17:11:49.771-07:002013-03-16T17:11:49.771-07:00Yes, I do...and it's a good thing ;-) I'm ...Yes, I do...and it's a good thing ;-) I'm delighted we did as well. It's funny though, what you said applies to me with your novel. Still loving it, even as I read it for the third time. Post that pitch and two-fiddy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06147774427230437233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-20415969230154644262013-03-16T16:39:51.185-07:002013-03-16T16:39:51.185-07:00Yay Marky Mark! :) (I had to do it. You know you l...Yay Marky Mark! :) (I had to do it. You know you love me.) I love your pitch, as you know, and I, too, don't usually read this type of story but you drew me in! So glad we became CP's! I thought I might post my pitch on my blog, too. Great way to get feedback. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831430087693468636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-29492349829555029572013-03-16T09:30:44.168-07:002013-03-16T09:30:44.168-07:00This is a great opening! I love the descriptions o...This is a great opening! I love the descriptions of the battle going on here. Everything from the oozing to the plopping to the splattering. Wonderful job!<br /><br />Best of luck in the contest and thanks for posting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393809664039054658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-25928187914782192712013-03-16T07:59:14.266-07:002013-03-16T07:59:14.266-07:00Hi Amanda. I appreciate the comment, and encourage...Hi Amanda. I appreciate the comment, and encouragement. I've had that quite a lot from Beta readers who are surprised at enjoying a Paranormal Fantasy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06147774427230437233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-12865115015457359952013-03-16T07:54:01.501-07:002013-03-16T07:54:01.501-07:00Thanks Stacey. I hope to see you in round two. :-D...Thanks Stacey. I hope to see you in round two. :-DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06147774427230437233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-77571278272158090332013-03-16T07:49:52.472-07:002013-03-16T07:49:52.472-07:00Terrific pitch! This is not normally my type of re...Terrific pitch! This is not normally my type of reading, but the pitch is interesting. Best wishes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845958057751458888.post-40127837414532209782013-03-16T06:05:17.213-07:002013-03-16T06:05:17.213-07:00Yay. Glad you decided to post it! Good luck!!Yay. Glad you decided to post it! Good luck!!Stacey Trombleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093836904596108872noreply@blogger.com