tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post5328341645120843950..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: Alex J. CavanaughHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-76107411398363828672010-10-24T08:42:32.993-05:002010-10-24T08:42:32.993-05:00This is something I've thought a lot about. Wh...This is something I've thought a lot about. What's my genre? And why do I have to narrow it down to one? As a reader, I never thought about genre. Seriously, I'm not sure I knew it even existed. l just knew what I liked. I'm sure many readers are like me, enjoying a wide variety of books from DUNE to ANNA KARENINA to the steamiest of romance and erotica.<br /><br />When I started querying I used the "crossover potential" line but then I was told to stick to one genre. It's making me crazy. I HATE querying. It's so refreshing to hear of success stories such as your own. Thanks so much for this guest post reaffirimg the reality of wide audience appeal.Yvonne Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212188414972694795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-81113363156149816022010-10-23T13:41:59.695-05:002010-10-23T13:41:59.695-05:00Thanks, everyone. Just something I figured out fro...Thanks, everyone. Just something I figured out from blogging.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-11381017072782510582010-10-22T14:57:32.939-05:002010-10-22T14:57:32.939-05:00I love the idea of considering your novel outside ...I love the idea of considering your novel outside the genre. Never thougth of that angle, Alex.Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-18391029005770111972010-10-22T12:16:56.627-05:002010-10-22T12:16:56.627-05:00Expand your thought base and dig ever deeper. That...Expand your thought base and dig ever deeper. That's the lesson I get from your post.<br /><br />Thanks, Alex!<br />Monti<br /><a href="http://marymontaguesikes.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">MaryMontagueSikes</a>Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-14002520846432261332010-10-22T10:11:05.900-05:002010-10-22T10:11:05.900-05:00Alex, your comment about readers wanting a good st...Alex, your comment about readers wanting a good story resonated. You are smart to identify that an market your book accordingly.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-66781078386843583442010-10-22T06:51:26.321-05:002010-10-22T06:51:26.321-05:00That's good advice, Alex.That's good advice, Alex.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-8848443621472428472010-10-22T05:09:04.635-05:002010-10-22T05:09:04.635-05:00Great stuff Alex! I think there are "stubborn...Great stuff Alex! I think there are "stubborn" readers who will only stick to one genre but there are plenty of other readers who read across different genres. You're absolutely right about not narrowing the marketing spiel.<br /><br /><a href="http://steamydarcy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> My Darcy Mutates</a>Enid Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248877161249788607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-36186576758082399242010-10-21T21:43:27.484-05:002010-10-21T21:43:27.484-05:00Thank you Alex! You gave us a lot to think and tal...Thank you Alex! You gave us a lot to think and talk about.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-7299562902469507502010-10-21T20:47:23.347-05:002010-10-21T20:47:23.347-05:00JL, I'll support you!
Thanks again, Helen.JL, I'll support you!<br /><br />Thanks again, Helen.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-55354894431316324742010-10-21T19:37:55.117-05:002010-10-21T19:37:55.117-05:00Hi J.L. Thanks for stopping by.
Cold, you can alw...Hi J.L. Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Cold, you can always go back after you've written and see what "angles" you can come up with to market.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-42279050848060833582010-10-21T18:55:14.870-05:002010-10-21T18:55:14.870-05:00Thinking about the audience is important...and not...Thinking about the audience is important...and not underestimating them is also important. Alex has done a great job.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-79284882269315001422010-10-21T17:09:26.436-05:002010-10-21T17:09:26.436-05:00I'm in the midst of doing exactly that right n...I'm in the midst of doing exactly that right now. I totally agree with your statement that many readers just want a good story with great characters and care less about the specific genre. Congrats on your new release.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-79319263821996399902010-10-21T16:32:55.101-05:002010-10-21T16:32:55.101-05:00I haven't thought about audience at all. I jus...I haven't thought about audience at all. I just write the book I want to write for my own entertainment ... but anyone who wants to read it when (if) it's finished is welcome to do so >:)<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Cold As Heaven </a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-28574108238489951092010-10-21T15:54:40.058-05:002010-10-21T15:54:40.058-05:00What a wonderful post full of information and insi...What a wonderful post full of information and insight for Alex and his book.<br /><br />I only hope that, when that day comes some time from now, I can find support by wonderful people like Helen and those frequenting her blog.True Life and Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194767305292360214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-73115716360846536132010-10-21T15:22:02.594-05:002010-10-21T15:22:02.594-05:00Until now, I'd never heard of a space-opera ei...Until now, I'd never heard of a space-opera either, Clarissa! I guess all the Star Wars novels are classified as such.<br /><br />Chris, I'll do that!<br /><br />Edi, I try!<br /><br />Helen, glad I learned before the book came out!<br /><br />Talli, that's great to hear!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-29969051505089210912010-10-21T14:58:06.606-05:002010-10-21T14:58:06.606-05:00Talli, the personal touch really does make a diffe...Talli, the personal touch really does make a difference, doesn't it?Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-26140117878904844062010-10-21T13:08:07.105-05:002010-10-21T13:08:07.105-05:00It's definitely a good idea to consider one...It's definitely a good idea to consider one's audience and to make one's book inviting enough to want to be read by readers outside a labeled genre.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-25703547084611332402010-10-21T11:39:07.217-05:002010-10-21T11:39:07.217-05:00Technically, my book is listed in the SUSPENSE gen...Technically, my book is listed in the SUSPENSE genre, it appeals to sci-fi lovers too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stephentremp.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen Tremp</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-12434407512333827402010-10-21T11:34:39.528-05:002010-10-21T11:34:39.528-05:00Great post, Alex. And it's true - underestima...Great post, Alex. And it's true - underestimating your audience is a really common thing, and it's easy to do. And you make a good point that expanding your genre/appeal is a GOOD thing!Ishta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-50074555673545959802010-10-21T11:34:19.636-05:002010-10-21T11:34:19.636-05:00What a great lesson!
I'm not normally a sci-...What a great lesson! <br /><br />I'm not normally a sci-fi reader, but I am really enjoying Alex's book. Would I have bought it if I hdn't known him? Probably not. But I'm so glad I did!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-56401900299902691192010-10-21T10:41:53.157-05:002010-10-21T10:41:53.157-05:00Chris -- that's cute.
Advice is easier to ta...Chris -- that's cute. <br /><br />Advice is easier to take if the one giving it has lived it. And Alex was speaking from experience. Thanks Alex.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-43767463756261464962010-10-21T10:11:14.870-05:002010-10-21T10:11:14.870-05:00I'm a reader and a blogger and I must say that...I'm a reader and a blogger and I must say that Alex does a really great job. He takes care on his audience which is important in our fast living world.ediFanoBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129248787624088717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-39769671133667816142010-10-21T10:07:13.153-05:002010-10-21T10:07:13.153-05:00Great thoughts on audience. Congrats, Alex!!Great thoughts on audience. Congrats, Alex!!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-70453578993525611912010-10-21T09:35:23.246-05:002010-10-21T09:35:23.246-05:00Congrats, Alex!
Helen, please subtitle all of y...Congrats, Alex! <br /><br />Helen, please subtitle all of your interviews "See you in Hel" TIA.Chris Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02638226375639228988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-84678359101493973562010-10-21T09:20:55.559-05:002010-10-21T09:20:55.559-05:00Always think outside the box!! Great sound advice!...Always think outside the box!! Great sound advice! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.com