Comments on: In Praise of the Debut Novel http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/05/29/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/ What's hip, what's now, what's tomorrow in the romance genre world. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:26:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ericka Scott http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/05/29/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-17677 Ericka Scott Wed, 30 May 2007 05:54:57 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/06/08/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/#comment-17677 I simply loved The Thirteenth Tale. It was a refreshing and compelling read. That being said, Crystal Clear (one of the ads along the right margin this week) is MY debut novella! I simply loved The Thirteenth Tale. It was a refreshing and compelling read.

That being said, Crystal Clear (one of the ads along the right margin this week) is MY debut novella!

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]]> By: Vivi Anna http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/05/29/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-17675 Vivi Anna Tue, 29 May 2007 23:38:19 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/06/08/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/#comment-17675 I love finding a gem from a new author. STRAY by Rachel Vincent was one such book for me. As well as Watchers in the Night by Jenna Black, and Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughn, and I'm reading an ARC right now from a debut author and I think it will knock some socks off when it comes out in 2008. *zipping lips until I'm done and can rave about it* I love finding a gem from a new author. STRAY by Rachel Vincent was one such book for me. As well as Watchers in the Night by Jenna Black, and Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughn, and I’m reading an ARC right now from a debut author and I think it will knock some socks off when it comes out in 2008. *zipping lips until I’m done and can rave about it*

]]> By: Karen W. http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/05/29/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-17674 Karen W. Tue, 29 May 2007 17:49:14 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/06/08/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/#comment-17674 I loved three of the novels on your list (THE THIRTEENTH TALE, LOVE WALKED IN, and GOOD GRIEF), so I'll look for the others. Thanks. I enjoy trying debut authors and find many new favorites that way. (Like THE SECOND COMING OF LUCY HATCH by Marsha Moyer.) I loved three of the novels on your list (THE THIRTEENTH TALE, LOVE WALKED IN, and GOOD GRIEF), so I’ll look for the others. Thanks. I enjoy trying debut authors and find many new favorites that way. (Like THE SECOND COMING OF LUCY HATCH by Marsha Moyer.)

]]> By: HWJ http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/05/29/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-17672 HWJ Tue, 29 May 2007 15:57:24 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/06/08/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/#comment-17672 Well said ! I am as loyal as they come when it comes to my favorite authors, but I'm always willing to take a chance on someone new. It's a shame that it becomes so difficult to keep the "magic" alive in your writing beyond the debut book. I have Love Walked In on my TBR pile, looking forward to it.:razz: Well said !
I am as loyal as they come when it comes to my favorite authors, but I’m always willing to take a chance on someone new. It’s a shame that it becomes so difficult to keep the “magic” alive in your writing beyond the debut book.

I have Love Walked In on my TBR pile, looking forward to it.:razz:

]]> By: Sara Thacker http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/05/29/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-17668 Sara Thacker Tue, 29 May 2007 13:08:11 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/06/08/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/#comment-17668 I've heard of the Thirteenth Tale but haven't read it, maybe I need to pick it up. Your post was good news to me since my first comes out in August. Yes I'm excited. My reading habits are broad. When I go into a book store I get overwhelmed and forget the book I came to buy unless I write it down. I love book stores and always find something to purchase but usually I never go to the physical store. Now I just purchase off of Amazon. I’ve heard of the Thirteenth Tale but haven’t read it, maybe I need to pick it up. Your post was good news to me since my first comes out in August. Yes I’m excited. My reading habits are broad. When I go into a book store I get overwhelmed and forget the book I came to buy unless I write it down. I love book stores and always find something to purchase but usually I never go to the physical store. Now I just purchase off of Amazon.

]]> By: Kimber An http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/05/29/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-17667 Kimber An Tue, 29 May 2007 13:03:55 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/06/08/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/#comment-17667 :grin:So true! I'm totally with you on this one. I hope authors are reading this one today. It's like when people grow up and lose that childhood empathy and wonder. You don't have to let it happen! In fact, I daresay it's the difference between 'good' and 'great' in this business if you can hang on to that debut originality and enthusiasm. I am beginning to understand how difficult that is, but I believe it is worth the effort. :grin: So true! I’m totally with you on this one. I hope authors are reading this one today. It’s like when people grow up and lose that childhood empathy and wonder. You don’t have to let it happen! In fact, I daresay it’s the difference between ‘good’ and ‘great’ in this business if you can hang on to that debut originality and enthusiasm. I am beginning to understand how difficult that is, but I believe it is worth the effort.

]]> By: Kimber Chin http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/05/29/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-17666 Kimber Chin Tue, 29 May 2007 11:49:57 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/06/08/in-praise-of-the-debut-novel/#comment-17666 I also enjoy debut novels. I think that is one of the things that attract me to small press, the freshness of the voice. Sure, less mass appeal but then, I don't consider myself one of the masses. I also enjoy debut novels.
I think that is one of the things that attract me to small press, the freshness of the voice. Sure, less mass appeal but then, I don’t consider myself one of the masses.

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