tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post3864249022286514482..comments2023-12-07T08:42:44.505+00:00Comments on Wendy's Writing Now: Writing Cross Genre - Guest Post Gill StewartWendy's Writinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-72103969746818645472016-11-19T09:51:15.638+00:002016-11-19T09:51:15.638+00:00So glad you found it interesting!So glad you found it interesting!Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-71299298020659451282016-11-16T06:48:03.971+00:002016-11-16T06:48:03.971+00:00A fascinating post, Gill. Thank you for sharing yo...A fascinating post, Gill. Thank you for sharing your experience and wishing you lots of success!! Thanks for hosting, Wendy. Hope you are well. Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-54390132922503349932016-11-15T08:31:24.810+00:002016-11-15T08:31:24.810+00:00So do I Kate. Now we need someone to write it!So do I Kate. Now we need someone to write it!Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-41451918138108601742016-11-15T08:31:02.912+00:002016-11-15T08:31:02.912+00:00Thanks Rae!Thanks Rae!Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-66600731792979733192016-11-15T08:30:40.427+00:002016-11-15T08:30:40.427+00:00Yes, it is fun! Thanks.Yes, it is fun! Thanks.Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-38648211835450515082016-11-15T08:30:13.587+00:002016-11-15T08:30:13.587+00:00I agree, there is no right way. But agents and pub...I agree, there is no right way. But agents and publishers are always looking for a marketing slot in which to put a book, so it's good to know where yours fits.Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-9305462999267855182016-11-15T08:29:09.206+00:002016-11-15T08:29:09.206+00:00Thanks Rosemary. I think if you're a pantser i...Thanks Rosemary. I think if you're a pantser it's sooo difficult to change!Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-17160463139005346702016-11-15T08:28:34.230+00:002016-11-15T08:28:34.230+00:00Thanks Tracy!Thanks Tracy!Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-56777079409167442482016-11-15T08:09:03.734+00:002016-11-15T08:09:03.734+00:00It sounds fascinating doesn't it, Kate.It sounds fascinating doesn't it, Kate.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-75488845877334825262016-11-15T08:08:33.019+00:002016-11-15T08:08:33.019+00:00I'm ashamed to say I've never read any YA,...I'm ashamed to say I've never read any YA, Rae, but Gill's post has made me want to change that.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-58778049434168390462016-11-15T08:07:15.069+00:002016-11-15T08:07:15.069+00:00Thanks for your comment, Penny. I agree.Thanks for your comment, Penny. I agree.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-29503354319494623512016-11-15T08:06:31.433+00:002016-11-15T08:06:31.433+00:00I'm sure there's no 'right way' Ju...I'm sure there's no 'right way' Julia - just 'our way' 😊Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-56846701024398798432016-11-15T08:05:28.611+00:002016-11-15T08:05:28.611+00:00I'm a total panster too, Rosemary - wish I was...I'm a total panster too, Rosemary - wish I wasn't.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-42282505437925070082016-11-14T21:41:24.518+00:002016-11-14T21:41:24.518+00:00So interesting to know, Gill, how the characters a...So interesting to know, Gill, how the characters arrived with you and evolved. Love the idea of Anne of the Island crossed with HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban!Kate Blackadderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16723595319758455771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-18045547796874790652016-11-14T21:01:20.444+00:002016-11-14T21:01:20.444+00:00You make writing cross genre sound so simple, Gill...You make writing cross genre sound so simple, Gill! I'm a fan of YA fiction, too. Think it's a great way to keep in touch with how young people view the world. Wishing you every success with the final novel in the series. : ) Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-68009198489238380462016-11-14T19:32:35.767+00:002016-11-14T19:32:35.767+00:00Very interesting to read how the two threads are c...Very interesting to read how the two threads are combined, fun to write but hard work too! Penny Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05987400902932312959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-48279509163779368382016-11-14T17:52:39.803+00:002016-11-14T17:52:39.803+00:00This is something I've never considered: that ...This is something I've never considered: that a story idea has to be slotted into a genre first. I tend to do it the other way round - which is probably where I'm going wrong! Julia Thorleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485301135194085398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-39069701184939268162016-11-14T10:30:35.289+00:002016-11-14T10:30:35.289+00:00Really enjoyed your post, Gill, and looking forwar...Really enjoyed your post, Gill, and looking forward to catching up with this series as I love YA in between other reading. I'm a total panster too so can understand the difficulties sometimes! Funnily enough my latest release combines romance and suspense for the first time which is a slight departure. All the best with your trilogy - and your other genres!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-37850860406229027862016-11-14T08:04:33.571+00:002016-11-14T08:04:33.571+00:00Thank you, Tracy.Thank you, Tracy.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-90552921236682010302016-11-13T15:44:22.135+00:002016-11-13T15:44:22.135+00:00Intriguing to learn about the issues with cross-ge...Intriguing to learn about the issues with cross-genre fiction, though it sounds as fun to write as to read. Thank you, Gill and Wendy.TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-55227375862252048122016-11-13T11:48:51.058+00:002016-11-13T11:48:51.058+00:00My own novel is romance/mystery and it was a chall...My own novel is romance/mystery and it was a challenge to balance the two.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-79009903490786854512016-11-13T11:01:22.820+00:002016-11-13T11:01:22.820+00:00Thanks for popping by Patsy. It is difficult - but...Thanks for popping by Patsy. It is difficult - but interesting too!Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-52347875851002816182016-11-13T09:07:58.442+00:002016-11-13T09:07:58.442+00:00I can see that balancing the two elements and crea...I can see that balancing the two elements and creating a single story rather than two halves must be difficult.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com