Fic Talk > I Challenge You....
Engarde!!! The writing challenge's final chapter :O(
Rose:
1) Name of the story you read and the author and what you feel the genre is. Your answer might be different then the authors.
Casual by cabybakes - it's labeled as a drama, but she really should tack the romance genre on there too LOL.
2) Would you have ever read this story if it wasn't a challenge?
Probably not. Romance has never been my thing, and I rarely click unless something manages to catch my eye.
3) What was your favorite scene?
Probably when Nick laid out all his issues to Quinn. I really like what that did for his character.
4) Who was your favorite character and why?
AJ, AJ was like the voice of reason in the story in a whole mess of relationship chaos.
5) Overall tell us one reason why you think someone else should/or shouldn't read this story.
If you like romance, check it out. It flows nicely and is written very well.
6) Did it convert you to the genre it is? Would you be willing to read another story just like it?
Unfortunately no. I'm just the type of reader who enjoys romance best as a subplot to something bigger. Having it be the front and center, is like putting too much salt on your food for me. A little is great, too much destroys the whole meal.
7) Give one piece of concrit that might help the author for future reference. This can be positive too, concrit doesn't always mean negative.
Darby, you are very talented. One thing I'd say is maybe your characterizati on, which in Casual, was a bit of a turnoff. Quinn's guardedness may have been too much which may be why she's unrelatable. At times it made me want to click out. Brian, while looking out for Nick, reads like a cynical ass who wants to be proven right lol, which I'm not sure if that's what you were going for. And certain things you're telling in the story, would sometimes be best used in dialogue and being shown instead. But I like that overall the drama isn't really that over the top. That's one pet peeve I have in romance, and you didn't really have that problem :).
8)Do you think you'd want to read another romance? Does this story help you understand why writers sometime include sex/adult situations in stories?
I have no problem reading romances, persay. I'm just incredibly picky because pure romance tends to not keep my interest without something bigger moving the story. But it hadn't changed my mind on that though. And I have to say, this story does use sex scenes better than most romances do. I get that they're supposed to be there, it's life. It's just in some, they're thrown in just to be there. You didn't do that.
9) Would you recommend this story and author to another person? Why or why not
If I knew they liked romance, sure. This story is popular for a reason :).
10) Out of 10 stars what would you give this story?
I'd say a 7.
11) Do you think after you are done reading what's there so far (and you only have to read however many chapters are there when the start of this challenge was given) Do you think you will continue to read the story through to the end to see what happens to the characters?
N/A
12) And for those of you reading completed stories, if there was a sequel, would you be curious enough to continue reading on?
Probably not, just cause I was satisfied with where she left it. If there was a sequel I'd be worried about the drama being too much.
Rose:
Who was the person reading your story?
Mel
1. Did you get regular feedback on your chapters from your reader?
Yes! Mel's been really great about that :)
2. Did you respond to that feedback?
Of course, it drives me crazy when people don't respond LOL.
3. Did your reader take the time and post about what they read in the forum thread?
Yep.
4. Do you feel like you got the amount of feedback you were expecting?
I was actually surprised at how much. Mel reviewed every chapter she's read, which I didn't expect since there's a lot of them LOL.
5. Was there anything that the reader of your story said that surprised you?
I was surprised at how much she enjoyed Bunnies In Black, it's not one of my fave episodes, so I didn't expect her to really get into that one. She wasn't that big on Ice Ice Baby, which was one of my faves to write LOL. I was surprised at that fact she was enjoying this story more than I predicted.
6. Do you feel like the feedback you got was constructive and something you would use as a tool to help you out later?
Yes! She pointed out some flaws we'd missed during editing. Some of the early choppiness we knew about, but there were things we missed that she made sure to tell us about. I really appreciated that.
7. Overall did you think this was a positive experience? Why or why not?
I think so, because it's good getting fresh eyes on a story you love to write. I think 00Carter needed that a lot, which was why Julie and I decided to have that be the story for both of us.
8. Is there any question you have for your reader that you would like them to elaborate on?
Not really, Mel's been really good at being clear in her reviews. I've loved seeing her comments.
9. Would you consider taking part in something like this again?
Sure!
10. Do you have any comments for your reader or anyone in general who may want to read your story in the future?
Thanks so much for giving this a shot Mel! You've been fabulous.
cabybakes:
--- Quote from: mare on August 30, 2011, 05:59:27 PM ---YAY Rose!
Okay Darby, Saka Steph who is on the forum now ans hopefully reading at the same time! And Mel!! You need to finish this. Poor 00Carter has two people reading it and both epically failing on it.
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Reading now...
cabybakes:
1) Name of the story you read and the author and what you feel the genre is. Your answer might be different then the authors.
Sinister Devotion by kevmylove - genre would be action/au/romance, same as Erika put in the description.
2) Would you have ever read this story if it wasn't a challenge?
I had heard good things about this story, so it was on my "to read list"...not sure I would have kept reading had it not been for the challenge...I'm not a blood and guts, action gal.
3) What was your favorite scene?
I absolutely loved the first scenes with Jack...I was amazed at how Erika developed his character so early on and I really felt like I knew him from the beginning.
4) Who was your favorite character and why?
Jack!!! I felt like he was very honest and although he was a cold blooded killer, there was something very endearing about him and I loved watching him become human.
5) Overall tell us one reason why you think someone else should/or shouldn't read this story.
If you are into action and AU, this story is for you! Lots of drama and blood and guts. I would dissuade you action, AU and blood and guts aren't your thing.
6) Did it convert you to the genre it is?
I like bsb as themselves, in somewhat a semblance of their roles in life. The blood and guts makes me lose interest and skim.
7) Give one piece of concrit that might help the author for future reference. This can be positive too, concrit doesn't always mean negative.
You did an amazing job with character development on Jack...I would love to have seen that same attention paid to Crystal's character bc she gets about as much "screentime" as Jack. I would have stayed more engaged and been able to follow the story better if I knew more about her. I think switching POVs between the two main characters would have switched up some of the confusion in the action/fight scenes and made things more clear.
8) This should be the question the author asked in their survey. Everyone's will be different.
I couldn't find Erika's survey!
9) Would you recommend this story and author to another person? Why or why not
Yes, if you like action/AU
10) Out of 10 stars what would you give this story?
6
11) Do you think after you are done reading what's there so far (and you only have to read however many chapters are there when the start of this challenge was given) Do you think you will continue to read the story through to the end to see what happens to the characters?
N/A
And for those of you reading completed stories, if there was a sequel, would you be curious enough to continue reading on?
Probably not, although I was throughly confused by the ending and would like to know if Jack is alive.
mare:
YAY Darby! :)
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