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First RJ Novel? - Schwinn160 - 09-16-2008
AsMoral Wrote:That's the best kind of dissent.
:p
First RJ Novel? - Lysistrata - 09-16-2008
Libby Wrote:Vaguely. I personally LOVE to write little stories. All of my english teachers have said I should be a writer, but I say that I CAN"T SPELL!:eek:
Then DO it! Your spelling will either improve or not, but who cares? My spelling and grammar are on a par with my understanding of quantic mathematics, and does it detract me from posting?
The important thing is the capacity to create a gripping story and lovable (or hatable) characters. You can even skip the gripping story part with style (read P.G. Wodehouse for this). Spelling? There are typos chasers for this.
First RJ Novel? - Schwinn160 - 09-16-2008
I've been writing a lot of short stuff lately, Libby, and I would encourage you to never stop! You never know when something else in your life will take you away from your writing and never bring you back.
And, as Lysistrata said, there are "typo chasers" like me out there for the spelling and grammar.
First RJ Novel? - Libby - 09-16-2008
Lysistrata Wrote:Then DO it! Your spelling will either improve or not, but who cares? My spelling and grammar are on a par with my understanding of quantic mathematics, and does it detract me from posting?
The important thing is the capacity to create a gripping story and lovable (or hatable) characters. You can even skip the gripping story part with style (read P.G. Wodehouse for this). Spelling? There are typos chasers for this.
Schwinn160 Wrote:I've been writing a lot of short stuff lately, Libby, and I would encourage you to never stop! You never know when something else in your life will take you away from your writing and never bring you back.
And, as Lysistrata said, there are "typo chasers" like me out there for the spelling and grammar.
Thanks.
You are very kind. I will do what I can, but right now I am also witting a paper for western civ.
First RJ Novel? - Schwinn160 - 09-17-2008
My first FPW novel was Midnight Mass, and my first RJ novel was The Tomb. I then skipped to Gateways, then got back on track and read them all in order. I had that Gateways staring at me for several minutes post-Tomb before I finally broke down and read it.
First RJ Novel? - Lasomar - 09-29-2008
I am new on these boards but I have been reading FPW's books since 98.v I started with The Select and I was hooked and once I read The Tomb I read them in order until Gateways came out then I missed the rest until I just read Bloodline. I live in a small town in Indiana and our library doesn't have Gateways, Crisscross, Infernal and Harbinger.
To those who haven't read The Select, get and read it now! It is one of his best books. The Sibs is another great as well.
First RJ Novel? - cobalt - 09-29-2008
Have you read Black Wind? One of my favorites.
First RJ Novel? - longbowhunter - 10-04-2008
For me,my first book was Legacies. I admit-the Dean Koontz blurb on the cover is what caught my eye(I was a huge Koontz fan at the time). Then I read the quote from Stephen King and my interest was further piqued. When I actually read the book and got to the Santa part,I knew this was the author for me. I then managed to track down The Tomb,The Keep and Nightworld(which grossed me out and disturbed me horribly...in a good way).
First RJ Novel? - Tall Tyrion - 10-04-2008
I thought I had replied to this? :confused:
Well whatever....
I first read The Keep and The Tomb back in the mid eighties. I think the Keep was first, but that was 20+ years and a whole lotta beers ago, so things tend to get a little fuzzy around the edges. I've read all of The Adversary Cycle and many of the RJ novels. Most recently (past year or two), I've read The Select and Legacies. Wilson is one of those authors that I always snap up when I see a new one in a bookstore.
First RJ Novel? - Brian - 11-29-2008
I finished The Tomb recently. Awesome story, now I'm hooked. I just borrowed Black Wind and I have a stack of books by Mr Wilson to read after a trip to Barnes and Noble.