tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post5455369854642299350..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: Self Lovin' BloghopJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-74123469205759348252014-04-03T07:27:04.600-04:002014-04-03T07:27:04.600-04:00Deniz - thanks! I have such a hard time Keeping my...Deniz - thanks! I have such a hard time Keeping my characters in trouble - they keep rescuing themselves!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-66868806451739852392014-04-03T03:20:18.458-04:002014-04-03T03:20:18.458-04:00I hear you - I'm always having a hard time cre...I hear you - I'm always having a hard time creating conflict and raising the stakes.<br />But having likeable characters is really important - go you!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-33269236589041254022014-03-23T18:12:42.357-04:002014-03-23T18:12:42.357-04:00Nas - not sure about that, but I think I'm on ...Nas - not sure about that, but I think I'm on the right path! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-82239567359389252432014-03-23T16:24:28.652-04:002014-03-23T16:24:28.652-04:00Sounds like you are doing great Jemi!Sounds like you are doing great Jemi!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-79258250458973697592014-03-22T13:49:59.672-04:002014-03-22T13:49:59.672-04:00Stephanie - that's an awesome strength - appro...Stephanie - that's an awesome strength - appropriate voice is SO important! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-75891742248680306652014-03-22T12:49:56.315-04:002014-03-22T12:49:56.315-04:00Great characters are the lifeblood of a book! I th...Great characters are the lifeblood of a book! I think voice is my strength...I seem to be able to capture the voice of whatever age group I'm targeting with my books!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-14171607854267337562014-03-22T10:15:50.727-04:002014-03-22T10:15:50.727-04:00Dezzy - LOL! And I think you would totally rock th...Dezzy - LOL! And I think you would totally rock the psychological aspects too!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-34394925863962118942014-03-22T09:32:11.470-04:002014-03-22T09:32:11.470-04:00We do like likeable characters :) And lickable one...We do like likeable characters :) And lickable ones too :)<br />If I ever write a book I imagine characterisation and psychological aspect would be my biggest strengths :) And descriptions too DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-44313720768169365852014-03-21T22:02:43.577-04:002014-03-21T22:02:43.577-04:00SC - thanks! I'm hoping so!!! :)SC - thanks! I'm hoping so!!! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-766164509849634332014-03-21T20:27:26.357-04:002014-03-21T20:27:26.357-04:00That's one of the best strengths to have!That's one of the best strengths to have!SC Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382410035007943921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-43997816241550736862014-03-21T16:53:52.085-04:002014-03-21T16:53:52.085-04:00Carol - I'm working on keeping them IN trouble...Carol - I'm working on keeping them IN trouble - they keep rescuing themselves! :PJemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-50292052468514260642014-03-21T10:13:24.671-04:002014-03-21T10:13:24.671-04:00Gotta make those characters squirm. Sometimes it&#...Gotta make those characters squirm. Sometimes it's easier than other times. Or it is for me, anyway.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-28977859181792080632014-03-21T07:32:40.347-04:002014-03-21T07:32:40.347-04:00Gary - why thank you kind sir! Penny is a wonderfu...Gary - why thank you kind sir! Penny is a wonderful strength to have!! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-21630261943398042002014-03-20T23:39:17.289-04:002014-03-20T23:39:17.289-04:00Hey Jemi,
Yikes, blog hop alert! :)
I think you&...Hey Jemi,<br /><br />Yikes, blog hop alert! :)<br /><br />I think you're a perfectly likeable character that no doubt reflects your perfectly likeable characters. Not perfect, but what the heck, eh.<br /><br />My strength as a writer is not me, but actually, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar! A great writer and acclaimed "pawblisher!"<br /><br />Take care, eh,<br /><br />Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-63766622464102385532014-03-20T17:26:36.305-04:002014-03-20T17:26:36.305-04:00Tara - thank you! I hope they'll be out and ab...Tara - thank you! I hope they'll be out and about one of these days! :)<br /><br />Linda - I love great dialogue! And I know you do both well! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-16613320875605789682014-03-20T16:36:54.082-04:002014-03-20T16:36:54.082-04:00I've been told mine is dialogue. Personally, I...I've been told mine is dialogue. Personally, I'd rather be better at writing likable characters. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-19129286199400147162014-03-20T12:29:26.103-04:002014-03-20T12:29:26.103-04:00Oooh, I am totally a character driven reader (and ...Oooh, I am totally a character driven reader (and writer). That is a great strength! And I can't wait to read your novels one day. :)<br /><br />Thank you for the kind words and for playing!TLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613912638668399684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-78257713301742542542014-03-19T22:10:07.431-04:002014-03-19T22:10:07.431-04:00Tricia - it is REALLY hard - yet so easy to find f...Tricia - it is REALLY hard - yet so easy to find fault! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-13416769498547125442014-03-19T22:06:40.434-04:002014-03-19T22:06:40.434-04:00Likable characters is such an important aspect of ...Likable characters is such an important aspect of a good story. If the reader enjoys their company they're sure to stick with them, right? Good for you to tackle this. Sometimes it's hard to give ourselves credit.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-86121027809671510342014-03-19T21:21:14.632-04:002014-03-19T21:21:14.632-04:00Susan - I've gotten better at my conflict but ...Susan - I've gotten better at my conflict but it still needs work!!<br /><br />Alex - I'm absolutely sure that would be more than fine with Tara!<br /><br />Laura - love it! I can join you on that list - especially if it involves chocolate! :)<br /><br />Kristin - I love reading great banter! :)<br /><br />Talli - I've done that quite well myself - although I tend to burn myself more than the toast :)<br /><br />Crystal - sometimes it's more fun to write the villain though! <br /><br />Agnes - thanks! I hope it'll be enough :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-9151346658663567592014-03-19T10:54:16.244-04:002014-03-19T10:54:16.244-04:00Likeable characters are everything Jemi. Likeable characters are everything Jemi. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04735148155885016692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-46536492839293053732014-03-19T10:51:55.607-04:002014-03-19T10:51:55.607-04:00Yes! Likeable characters are super important. I...Yes! Likeable characters are super important. I'm great at creating likeable villains, but I think some of the good guys fall flat. *sigh* Time to infuse some villain personality into my do-gooders, eh? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-41307061224977004682014-03-19T10:30:30.053-04:002014-03-19T10:30:30.053-04:00What a great idea for a blog hop!
Hmm... I'm ...What a great idea for a blog hop!<br /><br />Hmm... I'm good at burning toast! No slice of bread left un-singed. :)Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-79148795851767512272014-03-19T10:01:46.251-04:002014-03-19T10:01:46.251-04:00Dang it! I signed up too for the blog hop and then...Dang it! I signed up too for the blog hop and then forgot about it. <br /><br />Hmm, what am I good at? I would have to say dialogue. I had one beta tell me she liked the "playful banter" between the male and female lead characters.Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-45678555190808064382014-03-19T09:31:37.175-04:002014-03-19T09:31:37.175-04:00I'm really good at eating food. Oh, wait, you ...I'm really good at eating food. Oh, wait, you meant a strength in my writing? My grammar is pretty good! Other than that, I have no idea what my strengths are. So I reiterate: I'm good at eating! :)<br /><br />Happy reading and writing! from <a href="http://lauramarcella.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines</a>Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.com