Feature and Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read
Q: Define what characteristics your favorite books share. Do they all have a kick ass heroine or is the hot love interest the Alpha Male?
This is a tough one for me to answer, because I read across so many genres- from fantasy to mystery to memoir and young adult. I think the theme through any story that I find of most importance are the characters. I have a curiosity about people and understanding their thoughts, motives and desires. I often comment on whether i felt a connection with the character when i write a book review, because this is so important to me. The character doesn’t necessarily have to be likeable and i don’t necessarily have to agree with their decisions BUT if the author does a good job at creating characters that are real and with depth- then this makes a great story!
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This week @ The Australian Bookshelf
Genre Dilemma: What genre is my novel? (@ my author page)
Aussie Book Review: Abandoned Women: Scottish Women Exiled Beyond the Seas by Lucy Frost
Book Review: Advent by James Treadwell
Book Review: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
What was In My Mailbox this week?
Indie Author Corner: Meet Kenya Wright + giveaway of Fire Baptized (international)
Attention Indie Authors! Want to feature your book on my blog?
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Stupid me, hadn’t thought of characters! I went for storyline and description. I’m a new Twitter follower. Hop on over if you have the time: http://universeinwords.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-friday.html
Juli @ Universe in Words
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Great answer. I completely agree with you that the character has to have a depth and relatable in some way. Awesome answer. Followed you through your Twitter. =]
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I like to make a connection too! Great answers. Happy Friday 🙂
My Friday hops
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Good answer! See mine at http://yearofreadingmybooks.wordpress.com/2012/02/04/bullies-priories-poles-and-following-whipple-pilch-and-klute/ Happy reading, Ruby
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Hi! I’m a new follower via Follow Friday via email! I agree with you! The characters have to be relatable to me!
http://eileenlisblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/follow-friday-13.html
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I agree! A character with dept definitely helps. And if you can form a connection with a character it’s even better!
The Muggle
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Hello! I am a new follower!! Found you via the blog hop! Can’t wait to read your posts!
Claire
http://clairelouisereads.blogspot.com.au/
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