tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post4896055486352700293..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: I've Been a Bad GirlJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-27101359265518906252012-06-26T11:24:35.137-04:002012-06-26T11:24:35.137-04:00When did you sneak in the head hopping? When we we...When did you sneak in the head hopping? When we weren't looking?Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-6146507681285664272012-06-15T12:20:52.610-04:002012-06-15T12:20:52.610-04:00As for head hopping, I've never done it, mostl...As for head hopping, I've never done it, mostly because I've only ever written in first person or close third. But it doesn't bother me in books if it's well done. <br /><br />And Godiva...you're a woman after my own heart. (Have you tried Lindt dark chocolate with black currents? yum.)Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-30287136486572673832012-06-14T20:44:26.990-04:002012-06-14T20:44:26.990-04:00I notice it, but if it doesn't slow me down, I...I notice it, but if it doesn't slow me down, I don't care.<br /><br />When an author produces an amazing story, readers will overlook any writing faux pas.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-86862046577804969122012-06-12T13:49:10.898-04:002012-06-12T13:49:10.898-04:00You are a masterful headhopper, little grasshopper...You are a masterful headhopper, little grasshopper. Hee. And what a FAB idea for a contest! SMartie.Anita Grace Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01797870961916148616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-73779825149645875322012-06-12T11:27:47.831-04:002012-06-12T11:27:47.831-04:00Hi ladies!! Thanks for your lovely comments. Publi...Hi ladies!! Thanks for your lovely comments. Publishing has definitely been interesting and a learning experience. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-27773881484673638312012-06-12T08:14:38.558-04:002012-06-12T08:14:38.558-04:00I've wondered about some of these so called wr...I've wondered about some of these so called writing "rules", for I see evidence in books that they have relaxed some. Appreciate the info! :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-6890344430673631792012-06-11T22:07:16.957-04:002012-06-11T22:07:16.957-04:00It's good to know that editors are a little mo...It's good to know that editors are a little more lax on the rules than writers. As usual, I learn so much here. :)<br /><br />And a Godiva contest! How exciting. :)Melanie N. Brasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911818530874840829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-37514781934027142122012-06-11T21:00:41.575-04:002012-06-11T21:00:41.575-04:00I think writers are definitely the pickiest reader...I think writers are definitely the pickiest readers around! And, hey, I'm sure a lot of them didn't notice it either.Caryn Caldwellhttp://www.caryncaldwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-53195348611671230942012-06-11T13:22:26.639-04:002012-06-11T13:22:26.639-04:00I'm very glad to hear that editors are not as ...I'm very glad to hear that editors are not as finicky about head hopping as writers are. That helps me when I want to try it.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-59573630341177428342012-06-11T12:31:19.321-04:002012-06-11T12:31:19.321-04:00I know, it's true editors look for different t...I know, it's true editors look for different things they're not concerned with head hopping and style things.<br />I have your book on my Ipad, but haven't read it yet! <br />Yes, since I'm an Avalon author, it will be pretty interesting to see what happens...Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-15322142821830572122012-06-11T09:25:47.530-04:002012-06-11T09:25:47.530-04:00Jessica!! This is SO true. Editors do NOT care abo...Jessica!! This is SO true. Editors do NOT care about all the rules writers obsess about! This is a BIG thing I've learned as I've worked with my editor.<br /><br />One thing in particular? I was so obsessed with Donald Maass's tension, tension, tension! My editor was like, "This is too much."<br /><br />And so many other things I have learned along the way as well.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-26883790078002795162012-06-09T00:35:20.328-04:002012-06-09T00:35:20.328-04:00It is a relief to know there is some wiggle room i...It is a relief to know there is some wiggle room in the head hopping area. There are so many rules for us beginners to catch on to, it can be discouraging at times.Ava Walker Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968305681481056689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-14253862912728340382012-06-08T16:51:04.357-04:002012-06-08T16:51:04.357-04:00That Godiva contest sounds heavenly! :)That Godiva contest sounds heavenly! :)Stacy Henriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303383087338174942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-8265405903268262432012-06-08T14:00:55.765-04:002012-06-08T14:00:55.765-04:00Must admit, I'm a hand slapper for head hoppin...Must admit, I'm a hand slapper for head hopping, although I'm a black&white kinda girl and those are one of those things that is easy for me NOT to do, HA.<br /><br />I've read it in many books though. While I prefer not to see it (mostly because of my black and white nature so the writer in me cringes, HA!) it would definitely not make a book bad for me. It's all about the story, mon! <><br /><br />Godiva... YUM!!!!!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-66298579999002732082012-06-08T13:17:22.420-04:002012-06-08T13:17:22.420-04:00Hahaaa, Loree, is that head hopping or multiple pe...Hahaaa, Loree, is that head hopping or multiple personalities? LOL<br /><br />Lindsay...I'm Jealous!!! Absolutely LOVE cruises. I hope you have a fab time. :-)<br /><br />LOL Patti, thanks for the chuckle.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-45910059960859048942012-06-08T11:38:41.711-04:002012-06-08T11:38:41.711-04:00I just love typos.
Me too.
*you're*I just love typos.<br /><br />Me too.<br /><br />*you're*Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-57165088969562175752012-06-08T11:35:40.482-04:002012-06-08T11:35:40.482-04:00I love Godiva!
Me too!
Rules can be broken. As ...I love Godiva!<br /><br />Me too! <br /><br />Rules can be broken. As long as it's done well and not sloppy, it can be all good.<br /><br />Who says? I disagree. You know you got your hands slapped with a ruler about that rule.<br /><br />Okay, whose head was that talking?<br /><br />We're hopping.<br /><br />I think we have two different heads talking here, Jessica. haha<br /><br />I think as long as you know whose head your in when your reading, it's okay.<br /><br />Pshaw. You know that can get confusing.<br /><br />Don't listen to her.<br /><br />No! Don't listen to her.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-83155876263209159802012-06-08T11:17:48.976-04:002012-06-08T11:17:48.976-04:00I think any rule can be broken as long as its done...I think any rule can be broken as long as its done well. And you had me at chocolate.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-78511692043896581862012-06-08T10:22:50.218-04:002012-06-08T10:22:50.218-04:00Teehee, you bad girl, you! But at least you're...Teehee, you bad girl, you! But at least you're offering Godiva...<br /><br />Not much going on here...just working. But soooo looking forward to my cruise in three weeks! Ah!!! I need a vacation so bad.Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-61026252438547402462012-06-08T10:04:29.793-04:002012-06-08T10:04:29.793-04:00Good point, Melissa!
Hahaaaa, great image, Linda!...Good point, Melissa!<br /><br />Hahaaaa, great image, Linda! Too funny...Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-6455286634841216362012-06-08T10:03:50.410-04:002012-06-08T10:03:50.410-04:00LOL Writing taboo...I like that! Thanks Julie. I h...LOL Writing taboo...I like that! Thanks Julie. I hope your weekend is wonderful too. :-)<br /><br />Jill, I've read some of her books and never noticed, so she must do it well!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-85730331646700144612012-06-08T09:33:43.228-04:002012-06-08T09:33:43.228-04:00I probably never would've had a problem with h...I probably never would've had a problem with head-hopping if every critique partner I've ever had hadn't slapped me on the hand for doing it. But they did. So, now whenever I see it in a book, it really stands out. I feel like that kid in school who hears someone cuss. I cover my mouth with my hands, my eyes go all big, and I'm like, "Umm! Teacher, teacher! SHE head-hopped."<br /><br />I bet most un-writer readers don't notice it though.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-44776834411962368842012-06-08T09:25:59.571-04:002012-06-08T09:25:59.571-04:00I definitely notice head-hopping in books...but if...I definitely notice head-hopping in books...but if the story and characters are awesome, I'll get sucked in enough to not notice it anymore! :)<br /><br />Godiva Godiva Godiva...mmmm!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-79940721856697072212012-06-08T09:08:15.551-04:002012-06-08T09:08:15.551-04:00My favorite author, Stephanie Laurens, head hops, ...My favorite author, Stephanie Laurens, head hops, but she's sooooo good at it, I don't care!! It never distracts. :)<br /><br />I. Love. Godiva. :)<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-35403346595682527432012-06-08T09:07:03.995-04:002012-06-08T09:07:03.995-04:00I think head hopping is fine if it's done well...I think head hopping is fine if it's done well and in a logical way :) Like any other writing taboo (i.e. adverbs, prologues/epilogues). Godiva contest?! *drool* Hope you had a great week and enjoy your weekend!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.com