tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post9222834567040859997..comments2024-03-18T23:49:07.106+00:00Comments on Nick Wilford, Speculative Author: Changing TackNick Wilfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-75742407873962995552012-10-11T11:19:55.053+01:002012-10-11T11:19:55.053+01:00Rachna - Thanks, I hope so too!
Emily - Thanks. I...Rachna - Thanks, I hope so too!<br /><br />Emily - Thanks. I've heard nothing but positives about it!<br /><br />Ilima - Thanks. SF is a great genre, I really want to try it.<br /><br />C.B. - Yeah, you really have to experiment and try stuff to find out what works best for you.<br /><br />Michelle - Thanks! It's thrillers I've written so far, but I never had a big plan to do that. I'm looking forward to trying other stuff, NaNo will be a great motivator!<br /><br />Lisa - Thanks. Literary fiction is tricky to do well, I hear. Kudos for trying it!<br /><br />Lisa - I know you love Scotland from your blog header - I'm looking forward to reading those sections!<br /><br />Angela - Thanks! You don't know you wouldn't be good at sci fi, though it's probably one where you have to really love the genre - I know not all do.<br /><br />Pat - Thanks. Books with a bit of different things in them can be a lot of fun! I'd better get down to some planning for NaNo after my holiday - get those swirling thoughts out of my head and onto paper.<br /><br />Golden - It's good that wide reading led you to your love of SF. It's important to read as widely as possible because every genre has something to offer. Thanks!<br /><br />Kelley - Thanks. Yeah, I have to remember that YA is really an age group that encompasses many different genres. That's cool because you can keep a similar voice but explore lots of different things. I think mine is going to be a kind of dystopian, fantasy vibe.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-90685521870647637992012-10-11T02:05:14.143+01:002012-10-11T02:05:14.143+01:00Happy Birthday!!!
I've written mostly YA, man...Happy Birthday!!!<br /><br />I've written mostly YA, many genre. Contemporary, Science Fiction, Thriller and Fantasy. I also wrote one one adult thriller (by accident. haha) Good for you for going with your gut. We have to write what's in our hearts or it won't be our best work.<br /><br />Good luck!Kelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-32324376095994518892012-10-10T23:56:41.131+01:002012-10-10T23:56:41.131+01:00Happy Belated Birthday! :)
I think I've read ...Happy Belated Birthday! :)<br /><br />I think I've read at least one book in most genres and age groups. Exploring different kinds of books led me to Science Fiction, which is the main genre I write in--I don't think I would have written it otherwise.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-22156818312306266832012-10-10T17:10:48.876+01:002012-10-10T17:10:48.876+01:00First-Happy birthday!! Second - no not really chan...First-Happy birthday!! Second - no not really changed genres but I do enjoy mixing it up a bit. My stories ted to be thriller/action type anyway but I mainly write supernatural thrillers with a twist of historical, romance, whodunit, and whatever else may seem relevant! Look forward to following yu and seeing how you do on nanowrimo!Writer Pat Newcombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678017709861817691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-895140080283652402012-10-10T03:26:08.514+01:002012-10-10T03:26:08.514+01:00I think it is fun to experiment with different gen...I think it is fun to experiment with different genres. I know there are some I wouldn't be good at like sci-fi. But I love to read everything :)<br /><br />Happy Birthday! 32 is the new 30. So you are good.Angela Cothranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09243582290698922119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-40971950003802663502012-10-10T00:50:33.084+01:002012-10-10T00:50:33.084+01:00Thanks so much for the shout out! A fair portion ...Thanks so much for the shout out! A fair portion of the action in Confessions and about 2/3 of the action in the sequel, All in the Half-Vampire Family, takes place in Scotland.<br />(And I think you may be in luck, as I noticed a UK edition of Confessions was purchased a couple of weeks ago.....)Lisa Shaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08141316010311729143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-68075169431714083952012-10-09T18:39:35.745+01:002012-10-09T18:39:35.745+01:00Happy birthday! I only switched genres once reall...Happy birthday! I only switched genres once really. I took a stab at literary fiction before I fell into the suspense/thriller genre and it was pretty bad. I have no desire to change at this point because I love writing where I am although many people do. I know a lot of authors who write for adults are taking a chance at YA--the YA audience seems so big now. Good luck with it!Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-39363273672050691522012-10-09T18:10:24.870+01:002012-10-09T18:10:24.870+01:00Happy Belated Birthday, Nick!
Mystery/suspense/th...Happy Belated Birthday, Nick! <br />Mystery/suspense/thriller has always been my favourite genre. Switching genres? I've never really thought about it...<br />Good luck with NaNoWriMo!michellehttp://writer-in-transit.co.za/f-s-f-exquisite/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-62818621262248536862012-10-09T16:04:50.154+01:002012-10-09T16:04:50.154+01:00Every writer I know has toyed with genre. :-) My f...Every writer I know has toyed with genre. :-) My first novel was more literary mainstream, but for my second I went in the complete opposite direction with YA urban fantasy, (which I have to say is where I found my groove). It seems the more we experiment, the more we channel our inner muse. :-)C.B. Wentworthhttp://cbwentworth.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-81624744922789478342012-10-09T16:04:11.653+01:002012-10-09T16:04:11.653+01:00Happy Birthday! I've written almost every genr...Happy Birthday! I've written almost every genre, all with a YA voice. I think I've found my comfort zone in sci-fi, though.ilimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899071063752311737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-42732336760894508092012-10-09T15:55:31.123+01:002012-10-09T15:55:31.123+01:00You're going to love Divergent! Happy birthday...You're going to love Divergent! Happy birthday Nick, and happy reading!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-34709104464208337602012-10-09T14:31:58.062+01:002012-10-09T14:31:58.062+01:00Belated Happy Birthday, Nick. Hope your mother wil...Belated Happy Birthday, Nick. Hope your mother will give you a copy of Divergent (you mentioned it on my blog). Though I write MG, I wouldn't mind trying a YA in the future.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-83071374678814887962012-10-09T12:40:26.803+01:002012-10-09T12:40:26.803+01:00Tobi - It's good to try out different things, ...Tobi - It's good to try out different things, even if they aren't finished, you've given it a go. Good luck with your querying!<br /><br />Botanist - Thanks! Great points about lessons from reading that can be applied in any genre.<br /><br />Linda - Thanks. I've had ideas for SF stuff, which I hope to work on soon. <br /><br />Angela - Thanks. Exactly, I think if you write deliberately to a genre it might seem forced and even cliche. You have to go with the story that feels right.<br /><br />Tyrean - Thanks. Lol. I know what you mean!<br /><br />Nicole - Thanks! It was very nice and relaxed, esp as it was a Sunday!<br /><br />Chuck - Thanks!<br /><br />Peggy - It's great you've found your niche. But yeah, experimenting is fun!<br /><br />Morgan - Thanks. Lol, I just hope I have time to keep you updated!<br /><br />Medeia - Thanks! It's great to read widely. I wouldn't say I have a fave genre - just whatever sounds good at the time!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-18492204989652433422012-10-09T12:32:28.373+01:002012-10-09T12:32:28.373+01:00Louise - Thanks! That's how I work too - idea ...Louise - Thanks! That's how I work too - idea first, genre after. I never thought I'd write thrillers, but now I've done two!<br /><br />Alex - Thanks! No problem. Nice to read some SF which I've not done for a while.<br /><br />Shell - Thanks. I'll try to do some reviews - I've mainly kept them to Goodreads so far, but it would be nice to do some on the blog. Maybe YA is popular for NaNo because they tend to be shorter, so you can write the whole book in the 50k!<br /><br />Michelle - Thanks! It was fun. I definitely want to stretch and try more genres. I'll look out for you in Nov!<br /><br />Stephen - Thanks. It's great when our reading has an influence on what we write.<br /><br />L.G. - Thanks. I'm glad you worked out what you like to do best. That's an impressive track record of genres!<br /><br />Kyra - I hope you can do it - I'd be up for word wars! It does seem daunting, but I'm hoping I can throw myself in. :)<br /><br />Elizabeth - Thanks! Yeah, books make brilliant presents. Not sure if I could write for really young kids, but you don't know til you try. Also, self-publishing makes it easier to switch genres, I imagine.<br /><br />Madeline - Thanks. Yep, that's the way. Story first!<br /><br />Joy - Thanks. Variety keeps things fun. <br /><br />Suze - Thanks! Hopefully I won't end up stressed to the eyeballs. ;)<br /><br />Suzanne - Thanks. I've heard great things about them. Blogging's good for broadening your horizons, isn't it?<br /><br />L. - Thanks. Wow, you've done a lot!<br /><br />Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-21615928338788411102012-10-09T10:30:13.350+01:002012-10-09T10:30:13.350+01:00Happy belated birthday.
My favorite genre is YA c...Happy belated birthday.<br /><br />My favorite genre is YA contemporary, but I read other things and occasionally I write outside of it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-78758432023935343892012-10-09T05:28:07.443+01:002012-10-09T05:28:07.443+01:00Happy Birthday!!!!
NaNa rocks. You must keep us ...Happy Birthday!!!! <br /><br />NaNa rocks. You must keep us updated! :-D Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-19198326056681670452012-10-09T05:03:45.757+01:002012-10-09T05:03:45.757+01:00I haven't switched genres, but I'm not aga...I haven't switched genres, but I'm not against it! I just really think I already found my niche. I'd love to experiment just for fun, though!Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-38406908989436823832012-10-09T03:04:18.497+01:002012-10-09T03:04:18.497+01:00Happy 32, Nick. Glad you got what you wanted and m...Happy 32, Nick. Glad you got what you wanted and maybe more to come! Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-86409731330180028052012-10-09T00:57:06.406+01:002012-10-09T00:57:06.406+01:00What an awesome mix of birthday presents! Hope you...What an awesome mix of birthday presents! Hope you enjoy your day. :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-23977931895198743752012-10-08T23:24:07.842+01:002012-10-08T23:24:07.842+01:00Happy Birthday!
I've definitely skipped aroun...Happy Birthday! <br />I've definitely skipped around a bit in my writing from scfi to fantasy to historical fiction to an attempted romance (short story). YA seems to be where most of my writing has landed, although that wasn't intentional, and I do have some "adult" fiction . . .not adult in the way that most people mean, but just "regular" as in not YA or MG . . . ok, too much explanation for a simple idea. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-31604716041938023762012-10-08T23:24:03.991+01:002012-10-08T23:24:03.991+01:00Happy Birthday!
I've definitely skipped aroun...Happy Birthday! <br />I've definitely skipped around a bit in my writing from scfi to fantasy to historical fiction to an attempted romance (short story). YA seems to be where most of my writing has landed, although that wasn't intentional, and I do have some "adult" fiction . . .not adult in the way that most people mean, but just "regular" as in not YA or MG . . . ok, too much explanation for a simple idea. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-56324243156970751732012-10-08T23:10:42.286+01:002012-10-08T23:10:42.286+01:00Happy belated Birthday. Hope all you book wishes ...Happy belated Birthday. Hope all you book wishes come true.<br /><br />For myself, I write what comes to me. I'm self-publishing my YA paranormal right now. I have a YA dystopian that I may or may not get to do anything with if I can get some interest and I have a sekret project that is for a slightly different genre. <br /><br />I try not to make myself write what seems fitting, but rather, write what fits me.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-61546192931652066282012-10-08T22:21:18.212+01:002012-10-08T22:21:18.212+01:00Happy birthday, Nick. I normally write MG, but if ...Happy birthday, Nick. I normally write MG, but if something else comes to me, I'll give it a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-51477511809566781232012-10-08T21:37:56.273+01:002012-10-08T21:37:56.273+01:00Happy birthday (second blogger in a row I've w...Happy birthday (second blogger in a row I've wished that today). <br /><br />My main genre is sci-fi, but for reading I branch out into fantasy, I love Terry Pratchett, and I have dipped into action/thrillers. It's good to read beyond your genre. Surprising how often you can pick up ideas to bring back with you.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-53366577125494669212012-10-08T20:42:02.312+01:002012-10-08T20:42:02.312+01:00So far I've managed to mostly stay in the fant...So far I've managed to mostly stay in the fantasy genre, but I've thought up and started books for all ages, ranging from the adult book I'm querying now to the MG series I'm hoping to write soon. I have an idea for a contemporary YA, but I'm not sure if I'll get around to writing it.<br /><br />Good luck with NaNo!Tobi Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568662522495853235noreply@blogger.com