tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post2930284347829110500..comments2024-03-28T22:20:16.362-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: RYAN DALTON GUEST POST AND THE YEAR OF LIGHTENING GIVEAWAYCasey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-90212197211589326432015-11-21T18:17:12.810-05:002015-11-21T18:17:12.810-05:00Thanks for all your kind words, everyone!Thanks for all your kind words, everyone!Ryan Daltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311291211760095438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-22414050398611748612015-11-21T18:08:20.011-05:002015-11-21T18:08:20.011-05:00I want a copy of this book. So just pick me, mmkay...I want a copy of this book. So just pick me, mmkay? :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857711562597839692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-49803199273816489222015-11-14T20:38:02.634-05:002015-11-14T20:38:02.634-05:00Worldbuilding's rough! Thank you for the tips!...Worldbuilding's rough! Thank you for the tips!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-22343219416106587782015-11-13T12:27:45.453-05:002015-11-13T12:27:45.453-05:00I love the idea of a freaky machine causing lightn...I love the idea of a freaky machine causing lightning storms! So exciting! Luckily I don't write fantasy so my world building is limited. Wishing Ryan much success, and looking forward to all the great new books and authors scheduled - you have quite a line up! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-78831499439045364382015-11-12T13:52:31.272-05:002015-11-12T13:52:31.272-05:00This post came just in time. I'm struggling wi...This post came just in time. I'm struggling with the world building in my NANO project and you've inspired me to keep going and see what it does. Thank you for that. Mr. Dalton's novel sounds fantastic. Please put me in the drawing under this email: emilygmoorewriter @yahoo.comE.G. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153333964618890260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-63802957676860197802015-11-12T04:40:02.420-05:002015-11-12T04:40:02.420-05:00Congratulations Ryan, thanks for your advice on Bu...Congratulations Ryan, thanks for your advice on Building Sci-Fi and Fantasy Worlds. Sometimes, I tend to spend too much time in thinking every teenie weenie aspect of my fantasy world. So this post is very crucial for me. I am adding this book to my TBR list. Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-39250336436980750332015-11-11T18:05:18.957-05:002015-11-11T18:05:18.957-05:00I like the advice of the when of the story can add...I like the advice of the when of the story can add to the urgency and telling of it. Congrats to Ryan! Would love to read this book.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-6301209521811372762015-11-11T12:08:23.288-05:002015-11-11T12:08:23.288-05:00I hear you with the magic systems. It can be diffi...I hear you with the magic systems. It can be difficult holding to the rules when it's a vast system, but it's equally fun to turn readers on their ear with rule breaking along the way. <br /><br />Wow, the last two weeks have a theme, eh? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-31842281197726012662015-11-11T10:00:11.095-05:002015-11-11T10:00:11.095-05:00I've become interesting in world building thes...I've become interesting in world building these past few years. I've written other worlds when I used to only write contemporary. I had to gauge what realistic things to include and what imaginative ideas fits into the world. Congrats to Ryan on his debut. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-75267800418144540322015-11-11T09:57:30.938-05:002015-11-11T09:57:30.938-05:00I love stories involving time travel and time shi...I love stories involving time travel and time shifting. This sounds like a good book. And I appreciated Ryan's tips on world-building. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-15157156335733817912015-11-11T08:48:36.722-05:002015-11-11T08:48:36.722-05:00That is one cool cover. I think it's a great p...That is one cool cover. I think it's a great premise. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-46352963507582509342015-11-11T00:56:28.242-05:002015-11-11T00:56:28.242-05:00Awesome book cover and good luck, Ryan.Awesome book cover and good luck, Ryan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656368340547599511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-8430978246162151632015-11-10T22:58:41.544-05:002015-11-10T22:58:41.544-05:00I agree that readers love their magic systems. thi...I agree that readers love their magic systems. this book sounds great<br /><br />tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.combison61https://www.blogger.com/profile/13927876741641028132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-40111191278348352902015-11-10T14:15:33.160-05:002015-11-10T14:15:33.160-05:00I love sci-fi and this books sounds so good. I cou...I love sci-fi and this books sounds so good. I could share it with my daughters too. Thanks for the interview and chance to win the book. I posted to my tumblr blog: https://www.tumblr.com/edit/132949775797<br /><br />Danielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-32338717425180379362015-11-10T12:39:32.750-05:002015-11-10T12:39:32.750-05:00This is a very rich post for any writer. I don'...This is a very rich post for any writer. I don't write sci-fi, but who know... I have a feeling my grandson would love this book. It sounds terrific. Thanks for the post and the chance to win.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-45158869550150782942015-11-10T01:31:45.136-05:002015-11-10T01:31:45.136-05:00The Year of Lightening looks like a great book. Th...The Year of Lightening looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484436226888601471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-54009229913782083572015-11-09T22:29:28.849-05:002015-11-09T22:29:28.849-05:00This is some really excellent advice--thank you so...This is some really excellent advice--thank you so much, Ryan, and Natalie, too! I am actually waiting for notes from my agent on a scifi adventure story, my latest wip, and your questions about how someone would subvert the system made me pause and get that creative tingle. :D<br /><br />Looks like a great read!Suzanne Warrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141459404743769260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-63803712254936619152015-11-09T21:23:48.501-05:002015-11-09T21:23:48.501-05:00I love these detailed tips on world-building! It i...I love these detailed tips on world-building! It is just as detailed as historical research, In many waysTyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-89845825357381844242015-11-09T21:23:31.770-05:002015-11-09T21:23:31.770-05:00I love these detailed tips on world-building! It i...I love these detailed tips on world-building! It is just as detailed as historical research, In many waysTyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-89906936047028683972015-11-09T20:13:46.060-05:002015-11-09T20:13:46.060-05:00Wonderful tips! I also love the cover of The Year ...Wonderful tips! I also love the cover of The Year of Lightning! Wishing Ryan the best of luck. Thanks for the advice and the giveaway. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-56897486749577822602015-11-09T18:24:16.786-05:002015-11-09T18:24:16.786-05:00Great tips! Worldbuilding is very important in sci...Great tips! Worldbuilding is very important in science fiction and fantasy, but it's good not to get too bogged down in the details. Congrats, Ryan!Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-31518999638918730042015-11-09T17:03:02.726-05:002015-11-09T17:03:02.726-05:00Worldbuilding has always been a struggle for me, s...Worldbuilding has always been a struggle for me, so I usually write contemporary novels. But I recently read BONE GAP and was captivated by the hints of magic in our world. So I think magic realism is more what I wish I could write. This is all excellent advice, Ryan. Thanks so much!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-83523614825207070842015-11-09T15:38:07.486-05:002015-11-09T15:38:07.486-05:00Great to meet Ryan. I like that advice to suit up ...Great to meet Ryan. I like that advice to suit up and write. So true! Appreciate the insight and advice.<br /><br />I'll pass on the giveaway this time around. Thanks for hosting, Natalie. Have a great week! Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-35723281429385743662015-11-09T12:08:28.296-05:002015-11-09T12:08:28.296-05:00Worldbuilding is still not my strong suit. I try!
...Worldbuilding is still not my strong suit. I try!<br />Congratulations to Ryan.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-14983651331245895652015-11-09T09:04:57.268-05:002015-11-09T09:04:57.268-05:00Congratulations to Ryan! Great tips for world crea...Congratulations to Ryan! Great tips for world creation. Fantasy and sci-fi readers are smart, so these are important things to consider.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.com