tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post8702672532228649426..comments2024-02-12T17:59:33.534-06:00Comments on RAZORED ZEN: The Walking Dead, and FriendsCharles Gramlichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-49256055738022675142010-11-05T08:25:03.712-05:002010-11-05T08:25:03.712-05:00Jennifer, I had gone quite a few years without rea...Jennifer, I had gone quite a few years without reading any YA stuff until I read the Harry Potter series. I really liked those.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-57004902160811486792010-11-05T08:18:49.404-05:002010-11-05T08:18:49.404-05:00I once loved fiction for young adults or children....I once loved fiction for young adults or children. The last few books that I attempted to read, targeted for those readers, bored me. I think I actually like stories that are written from a child's perspective more than actual children's books. Their narration adds humor and sadness that a mature voice can't convey without being... pathetic maybe?<br /><br />Anyway.<br /><br />I hope you have a great weekend!jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-29169672866334553002010-11-04T14:29:26.094-05:002010-11-04T14:29:26.094-05:00SQT, we are in agreement there. and I'm very r...SQT, we are in agreement there. and I'm very relieved. I was afraid we were going to get some kind of SciFi original.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-45311249973966435132010-11-04T10:03:04.097-05:002010-11-04T10:03:04.097-05:00I can't believe I haven't already come by ...I can't believe I haven't already come by to praise "The Walking Dead." Ah well, better late than never. Awesome show.SQThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251030404220909306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-29388505845756955732010-11-04T09:52:52.458-05:002010-11-04T09:52:52.458-05:00Alex, my reading is actually pretty eclectic. I s...Alex, my reading is actually pretty eclectic. I seem to have suggested that I just don't read lots of stuff, but it's more of what I prefer as to what I less frequently read.<br /><br />Rick, I resisted the zombie explosion myslef for a while but I am beginning to cave.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-32219009738348129912010-11-03T22:46:17.131-05:002010-11-03T22:46:17.131-05:00I hate zombie fiction with a passion from hell, bu...I hate zombie fiction with a passion from hell, but based on your recommendation I might watch an episode or two.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546882686381428986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-82050545327907533582010-11-03T18:16:50.725-05:002010-11-03T18:16:50.725-05:00Well congratulations! The book release should'...Well congratulations! The book release should've been first on your list.<br />Walking Dead is good so far. You're right, can't say that about many shows.<br />And while my book is a genre you enjoy, it's not heavy on description, so if you never read it, I'm cool with that!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-70682515929126175132010-11-03T18:10:29.063-05:002010-11-03T18:10:29.063-05:00Julia, I do like it when I branch out. Or at leas...Julia, I do like it when I branch out. Or at least I often do. I guess in part it comes from having so many unread books around. When I just grab one up it's typically in the genres I read most frequently. Thanks for stopping by.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-45512446291121099512010-11-03T15:15:59.862-05:002010-11-03T15:15:59.862-05:00My husband and I watched The Walking Dead as well,...My husband and I watched The Walking Dead as well, and really liked it. It was good to see the lead actor, Andrew Lincoln, as a good guy for a change - he specializes in gray characters.<br /><br />I, too, end up reading books that I normally would never read because a friend has written it. Mostly that means contemporary. I'm a historical/fantasy/paranormal fan, myself. But I have to say I've enjoyed everything I've read outside of my preferred genres.Julia Phillips Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392455413201190775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-80734172474095192272010-11-03T14:54:34.494-05:002010-11-03T14:54:34.494-05:00Ron, I believe so too. I've even met some of ...Ron, I believe so too. I've even met some of them, and their work reflects it.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-1914806104784038682010-11-03T13:51:11.275-05:002010-11-03T13:51:11.275-05:00I commend you for being a writer who is also a vor...I commend you for being a writer who is also a voracious reader. I get the feeling that a lot of aspiring writers today don't read.Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-88545392111416586212010-11-03T08:11:06.459-05:002010-11-03T08:11:06.459-05:00Jess, then you should probably stay away from the ...Jess, then you should probably stay away from the Walking Dead. Definitely some goriness. I do occassionally read in the areas that I "don't" read in, but it's generally an exception. It does help to know what people generally find interesting.<br /><br />X. Dell, oftentimes yes apparently. ;)<br /><br />Lana Gramlich, I know a lot of them have. I know quite a few writers it would appear too.<br /><br />ivan, there are indeed many kind of vampires. Some of them got elected to office yesterday.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-34572298266717439102010-11-03T02:15:43.048-05:002010-11-03T02:15:43.048-05:00Interesting.
As a failed psychic researcher for t...Interesting.<br /><br />As a failed psychic researcher for the National Enquirer, I find a lot of good imaginative material here.<br /><br />I went to a town, Wilno, Ontario, famed for its supposed vampires.<br /><br />I intereviewed the locals.<br /><br />They said, "Vampires? UR1, Paparazzo!ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662075375182633162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-82317581412498858552010-11-02T23:36:12.969-05:002010-11-02T23:36:12.969-05:00Imagine if everyone you bought books from bought a...Imagine if everyone you bought books from bought at least one of yours in return. What a wonderful world that would be...Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-8605675078607925172010-11-02T23:27:25.428-05:002010-11-02T23:27:25.428-05:00Cool. So do the elves, vampires etc. get to go on...Cool. So do the elves, vampires etc. get to go on drive-by shootings?X. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561609651507566271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-12852895264936586322010-11-02T21:39:32.566-05:002010-11-02T21:39:32.566-05:00First, I've very squeamish so The Walking Dead...First, I've very squeamish so The Walking Dead isn't for me. <br />Secondly, a really honest post. What fun! I love knowing what friends DON'T read. Really. I'm not being sarcastic. :)Jessica Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320362797117599955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-37691142569059889302010-11-02T21:15:12.554-05:002010-11-02T21:15:12.554-05:00Deka, I read a lot of those kinds of stories when ...Deka, I read a lot of those kinds of stories when I was a kid as well.<br /><br />Bernardl, worth seeing for sure.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-69345112405565367082010-11-02T17:24:16.092-05:002010-11-02T17:24:16.092-05:00I am definitely going to check out that 'Walki...I am definitely going to check out that 'Walking Dead' series.BernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-17155733928707996432010-11-02T15:41:35.160-05:002010-11-02T15:41:35.160-05:00ah, what i was thinking, Thanks Charles ;)ah, what i was thinking, Thanks Charles ;)Deka Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08328847551867893941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-9260103276542818352010-11-02T14:46:09.765-05:002010-11-02T14:46:09.765-05:00X-dell, urban fantasy is typically a type of liter...X-dell, urban fantasy is typically a type of literature in which elves, vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural entities live in a world that is generally recognizable as our own, a cityscape for example. These creatures are intricately a part of the society, so it is fantasy but set in an otherwise realistic world. The majority of urban fantasy these days appears to be written by women, and it probably appeals somewhat more to women than men.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-15453699607122350922010-11-02T11:03:39.784-05:002010-11-02T11:03:39.784-05:00Erotica's not my cup of tea, either, but I hav...Erotica's not my cup of tea, either, but I have a friend who writes excellent erotic fiction. He often places the story within some historical context, and spends almost the entire story setting up the "action," so to speak. And the characters are quite interesting.<br /><br />While I can guess what paranormal is (again not my brew), I'm scratching my head wondering what urban fantasy is. I'm picturing a drive-by shooting that rips a hole in spacetime.<br /><br />I've read books by friends, and in one case an author became a friend after I read his book. It's hard for me to maintain an objective appraisal, but I do enjoy their work immensely. I'm guessing I would probably like it had I not known them.X. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561609651507566271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-30072890821831529672010-11-02T10:57:17.296-05:002010-11-02T10:57:17.296-05:00Cloudia, if only they'd mentioned my name. SIG...Cloudia, if only they'd mentioned my name. SIGH<br /><br />David J. West, ;) I find it a lot of fun.<br /><br />Travis Cody, I try to keep up as I go so I don't get a big build up of things I have to add. But sometimes you can't help it.<br /><br />David Cranmer, I did see Zombieland. Thought it was pretty cool. Loved the characters.<br /><br />Harry Markov, sleepy and tired? Or are you starting to zombifie? :)<br /><br />Mark, yeah, that's all true, but zombies are just kinda fun, man.<br /> <br /> jodi, I'm actually pretty doubtful that I could, my friend. I'm doubtful that I could. :)<br /><br />laughingwolf, I've heard conflicting reviews on the Lost Symbol. I may read it eventually.<br /><br />Middle Ditch, indeed so!.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-28787527045011569522010-11-02T10:20:58.117-05:002010-11-02T10:20:58.117-05:00LOLLOLMiddle Ditchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493665280732775898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-74135810568300505632010-11-02T09:36:58.424-05:002010-11-02T09:36:58.424-05:00no longer a tv watcher [don't even have cable]...no longer a tv watcher [don't even have cable], this is tempting!<br /><br />but no... *sigh*<br /><br />current read: dan brown's 'the lost symbol'... worth itlaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-49483692915691036392010-11-02T09:33:53.923-05:002010-11-02T09:33:53.923-05:00Charles-could you PLEEZE watch a movie I can relat...Charles-could you PLEEZE watch a movie I can relate to? How about something on Sundance? teehee...jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798858210138821711noreply@blogger.com