tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post1002949521561157974..comments2023-09-06T05:28:26.542-06:00Comments on David Powers King: Aspiring Advice: Read What You Write (For Extra Credit - Read What You Don't)David P. Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-16048223317960825802012-03-26T07:46:42.592-06:002012-03-26T07:46:42.592-06:00I read non-fiction and biographies, well out of my...I read non-fiction and biographies, well out of my writing genre. But I did like The Hunger Games, and I think you will too. Just not enough time in the day to do all the stuff we want.<br /><br />I hope they don't mess up Ender's Game...Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-43467365167199872262012-03-26T07:30:46.133-06:002012-03-26T07:30:46.133-06:00I put it off for a long time because it's not ...I put it off for a long time because it's not my genre and I had so many other books to read. But then the movie previews came out, so it was important that I read the book first. Now I'm hooked on both.<br /><br />Confession time: I never finished the Twilight Series and I've never read a Harry Potter book.Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08284738955789123035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-53562806809970942892012-03-26T03:52:32.967-06:002012-03-26T03:52:32.967-06:00Don't feel bad. I'm just now in the middle...Don't feel bad. I'm just now in the middle of the second book. And I only read the first one last week. I do plan to see the movie--hopefully while it's still in theaters. <br />Enjoyed your post. = )Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-25729867729455302862012-03-25T17:27:45.386-06:002012-03-25T17:27:45.386-06:00I agree! It's so very important to be well-rea...I agree! It's so very important to be well-read in the genre we write, but it's also important to read in genres we DON'T write. There is something to be learned from every author. The more we read, the more we learn! <br /><br />And when you do get to HG, you'll think, <i>Why the heck did it take me so long to read this?</i> Just like I thought when I started HP the summer book 7 came out. ;)Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-56524988229684859912012-03-25T17:10:59.798-06:002012-03-25T17:10:59.798-06:00I haven't read the hunger games. I started to ...I haven't read the hunger games. I started to read it ... But couldn't get into it.<br />I don't write dystopian... And I've already read my dystopian quota for the year...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-25885763607355278682012-03-25T07:34:45.265-06:002012-03-25T07:34:45.265-06:00It's okay not to read a book just because ever...It's okay not to read a book just because everyone else has. It just means you still have a treat to come!<br /><br />And I'm pretty sure that's Prince Harry giving you a fist pump there ... :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-90419290201601341012012-03-25T02:50:55.298-06:002012-03-25T02:50:55.298-06:00While I have read the book (and liked it), I am no...While I have read the book (and liked it), I am not too excited to run and see the movie in the theater. Like most movies made from books, I know I will be a little disappointed. the theaters are just too expensive for me to be disappointed!Ms Saba (aka Teacher007.5)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06953870191367835120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-64761580226682604322012-03-24T07:13:00.116-06:002012-03-24T07:13:00.116-06:00I haven't read The Hunger Games either; probab...I haven't read The Hunger Games either; probably won't. Just like I haven't read Harry Potter or The Twilight series (I started the first book, then stopped. Just not my style of writing.) While I don't nomally read dystopian literature, I'm currently reading 1984. Orwell is a master. His writing style is amazing.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-55169059437611477092012-03-23T18:40:43.114-06:002012-03-23T18:40:43.114-06:00I thought about reading the book, but I didn't...I thought about reading the book, but I didn't for the exact same reason I quit reading Ender's Game. I find it really hard to read stories where people mess with kids, most likely because of my job...Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-74169637856877800762012-03-23T18:15:52.704-06:002012-03-23T18:15:52.704-06:00Can't wait for Ender's Game...might have t...Can't wait for Ender's Game...might have to read the book again!Wendy King Bentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818174652564722195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-31204441573880727562012-03-23T17:12:49.005-06:002012-03-23T17:12:49.005-06:00I have this automatic desire to not like popular t...I have this automatic desire to not like popular things. I had to work hard to overcome it. I didn't read Harry Potter until the 6th book. And I did it through gritted teeth... and I read all 6 books in about 4 days. <br /><br />I haven't read Hunger Games yet either. I'll get to it soon.Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-91869813302084996992012-03-23T17:02:19.832-06:002012-03-23T17:02:19.832-06:00I haven't read it either so not going to see t...I haven't read it either so not going to see the movie until I do. <br /><br />I do however read what I write as well as what I don't :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-50264142100194218102012-03-23T16:52:39.948-06:002012-03-23T16:52:39.948-06:00*fist pump* <----That picture was hilarious. I&...*fist pump* <----That picture was hilarious. I'm totally laughing!<br /><br />Fab post, DPK... <br /><br />Funny enough, I don't write what I read *hides* I know it's important, because you need to be well versed with what you're competing against, but I tend to like adult novels more than YA, LOL. But my voice is very YA, so we'll see how this works for me. You'll enjoy Hunger Games--the first book in particular :DMorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-1088183677827088272012-03-23T16:33:20.006-06:002012-03-23T16:33:20.006-06:00I've only read the first book in The Hunger Ga...I've only read the first book in The Hunger Games Trilogy . . . though that's because I didn't particularly enjoy the first. Am I totally, completely alone in that? Anyone, anyone?<br /><br />But anyway, I agree with your post. You can learn a lot from a range of genres. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-75512184132898580582012-03-23T16:28:06.739-06:002012-03-23T16:28:06.739-06:00Ah, David. Having not read The Hunger Games is no...Ah, David. Having not read The Hunger Games is no crime. Not yet at least, unless the world turns upside down and decides that it is required reading for your citizenship. But I'd like to think we haven't gotten that far off kilter.<br /><br />You and I might both want to run from the Twi-mob. I felt kind of horrible for having to tell a raving fan that I was utterly turned off by most of the book. She didn't speak to me much after that. But I got back in her good graces when I told her that like or dislike of the book didn't make me admire Stephenie Mayer any less. I was glad she rode that gravy train and give her props for riding it for as long as possible. :-)<br /><br />Now, about Ender's Game. Fan trailer looked very nice indeed.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-180468393376236962012-03-23T16:20:37.988-06:002012-03-23T16:20:37.988-06:00I'm pretty much in the same boat you are. I...I'm pretty much in the same boat you are. I've read the same stuff and not read the same stuff). There's just so much out there, which I figure is a good thing. I forgot about _Ender's Game_ coming out though, thanks for the reminder:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-15997231363150044862012-03-23T16:04:52.863-06:002012-03-23T16:04:52.863-06:00Nice post David! I must say I have been urged to r...Nice post David! I must say I have been urged to read Hunger Games multiple times but I haven't picked it up yet. I have book 2 in my backpack but I haven't started it yet till I start book 1 :P Anyways, don't worry. Your not alone :)Yadin Bromberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09297387185469819180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-25105664662385502072012-03-23T16:03:08.440-06:002012-03-23T16:03:08.440-06:00Gasp! You really should. Their all an amazing seri...Gasp! You really should. Their all an amazing series :DYadin Bromberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09297387185469819180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-86283949836145177642012-03-23T15:51:51.445-06:002012-03-23T15:51:51.445-06:00Ha, I can top you with ease. I haven't read Th...Ha, I can top you with ease. I haven't read The Hunger Games, Harry Potter or Twilight. Excuse me now while run away and hide.<br /><br />I write fantasy mainly, which is also what I read mainly, but I branch out into almost every genre in my reading matter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746017057593508370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-79629479861971176652012-03-23T13:54:12.681-06:002012-03-23T13:54:12.681-06:00Great post! I did read the Hunger Games, but I can...Great post! I did read the Hunger Games, but I can't say it was my favorite, and isn't really my genre of choice. I think that mostly reading what you want to write is a good way to keep yourself focused on your writing. And if not...well, you'll probably enjoy your forte more than another book that is outside of your norm. <br /><br />Alexandra~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-68916478782067622822012-03-23T13:18:45.280-06:002012-03-23T13:18:45.280-06:00I resisted buying and reading them until just a co...I resisted buying and reading them until just a couple weeks ago despite everyone I know telling me how incredibly awesome they are. Then as the movie got closer to being out, I realized that no way am I watching a movie without reading the book first. I was going to only read that first book, but, well it IS an incredible story and I couldn't help myself. I finished all three books in 3 days. <br /><br />I loved and hated them. Dystopian novels are not my general preference. The gut wrenching sadness and hopelessness I feel when I read them just isn't cool. So I usually avoid them. This one got me in the gut...as I expected it would. I had a hard time reading the 3rd book. It was fabulously written, and put my emotions through the ringer. Ugh. Great books.Sabrina A. Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14854713472424756485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-36513154596425906442012-03-23T13:16:05.261-06:002012-03-23T13:16:05.261-06:00I'm looking forward to seeing the Hunger Games...I'm looking forward to seeing the Hunger Games tonight. It looks like a great movie.<br /><br />Don't worry about not having read the book yet. I didn't read any of the Harry Potter books until I watched the first movie. You'll get to it when you have time.<br /><br />And I read pretty much anything that I think will enlarge me as a person. From biographies to fantasy to blogs. I believe if we don't read widely that we cannot fully capture the stories we want to tell.Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-47667745144009633052012-03-23T12:48:46.963-06:002012-03-23T12:48:46.963-06:00I read mostly YA romance, but I write sci-fi.
An...I read mostly YA romance, but I write sci-fi. <br /><br />And I saw The Hunger Games, and it was single-handedly the most incredible movie I've ever seen.Jackson Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908572442163818225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-77377789979120129112012-03-23T12:14:01.562-06:002012-03-23T12:14:01.562-06:00I read the Harry Potter books way out of order. It...I read the Harry Potter books way out of order. It was something like 2,3,4,5,1,6,7.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy The Hunger Games when you get around to it. I know I did!<br /><br />I like reading all kinds of genres. There is always something you can take away from any book you read :)<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Samantha Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370961661054617338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-43542397497558143812012-03-23T12:06:56.578-06:002012-03-23T12:06:56.578-06:00David, you've made my day. This post is too fu...David, you've made my day. This post is too funny.<br /><br />I just read Hunger Games over the Christmas break. My daughter just read it last week. And my other daughter says she's not interested. I've never read Harry Potter nor Twilight. I tried, but I couldn't get into either of them.<br /><br />So you are not alone, my friend....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com