tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835785233541439590.post394958958497894668..comments2023-10-09T04:48:51.981-07:00Comments on SFR Brigade: Hi everyone from Kaz AugustinUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835785233541439590.post-30853902894004774532010-04-20T17:22:29.135-07:002010-04-20T17:22:29.135-07:00Kaz said: "Our sub-genre stands and falls on ...Kaz said: <i>"Our sub-genre stands and falls on its quality."</i><br /><br />Ohhh. Amen to that!L. A. Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198035351359321392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835785233541439590.post-20123128989177426822010-04-20T16:02:14.052-07:002010-04-20T16:02:14.052-07:00It's so nice to see so many SF fans in the mix...It's so nice to see so many SF fans in the mix, though why that *shouldn't* be the case is beyond me! :) Kaye, I'd love to read an expansion of your comment, which springboards off Linnea's remarks about past SFR and the skills required to write good SFR. Our sub-genre stands and falls on its quality.<br /><br />And Linnea, I actually did think that when I was writing the post. Definitely more, in every sense of the word. LOLKaz Augustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839835518368442832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835785233541439590.post-39911836579048258082010-04-20T09:44:58.806-07:002010-04-20T09:44:58.806-07:00Welcome, Kaz, and awesome first post!Welcome, Kaz, and awesome first post!Sharon Lynn Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886205665048406062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835785233541439590.post-50362493934630779652010-04-20T08:29:53.390-07:002010-04-20T08:29:53.390-07:00Hi Kaz,
Nice meeting you. I'm pleased to see m...Hi Kaz,<br />Nice meeting you. I'm pleased to see more brigade members from the SF end of things.Lizzie Newellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12038584075330873558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835785233541439590.post-11540923169233694582010-04-20T07:02:07.644-07:002010-04-20T07:02:07.644-07:00Hi Kaz, it’s good to see you here. And Congrats on...Hi Kaz, it’s good to see you here. And Congrats on your upcoming SFR! <br /><br />I've always been a SF girl. But one who loves romance too. I agree that more relationship exploration would be very good in our genre. I think the NY pubs are opening up to SFR, but well written SFR. And we have the ebook market's attention too. <br /><br />I so agree with Linnea Sinclair in her interview where she states that so many authors she meets in her workshops say they want to or do write SFR, but actually haven't even explored or read much in the SF genre, or even know who the authors are foraging ahead with SFR.<br /> <br />The books are there and those wanting to write SFR should be well read and studied before attempting to pen a story. And to me, the lines need to be clear. The way SFRB explains it in 'How do I know if I write SFR?' is the true way it should be. We are not authors of magical happenings, werewolves, or vampires we are technology! Not that there is anything wrong with the paranormal side of things, It is just not what SFR truly is, or should be. Though aspects of other genre--paranormal, suspense, etc. can crossover in our work. It just can't be the main theme. SF is technology. And so, SFR too.<br /><br />To write in our genre, you gotta love techy science and the way technology is presented in science fiction, as well as have a love for romance. For me, I eat it, sleep with it and generally it is so much a part of my life. It always has been. <br /><br />I'm serious when I say this-- I go to sleep with an SF or SFR book in my hands, and a movie or TV series like an episode of Stargate, Farscape or Trek playing in the background. Of course this is not to say I know what I'm doing as an author of SFR. As I've told others, even though I can call myself published now, I still say I'm aspiring because I'm constantly learning and studying the craft of how to write well. <br /><br />So with these thoughts in mind, Yes let’s see what’s out there…<br /><br />(My rambling two cents. I will do a blog on this someday soon so as not to take up another author's time to blog!)<br />KKaye Manrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639814610213100626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835785233541439590.post-27425835133047409242010-04-20T06:55:24.901-07:002010-04-20T06:55:24.901-07:00Kaz said: **Yes, even the men, even though they we...Kaz said: **Yes, even the men, even though they were the ostensible heroes. And I wanted to see more.<br />**<br /><br />I have just enough coffee in me to see a wonderful double entendre in that statement... ;-> ~LinneaLinnea Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633057411107208569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835785233541439590.post-17951023065095860972010-04-20T05:29:04.430-07:002010-04-20T05:29:04.430-07:00I love the Stainless Steel Rat series. So funny. I...I love the Stainless Steel Rat series. So funny. I, too, come from the SF side. For me it was Dune. I loved the relationships between Chani and Paul, and later Alia and Duncan. They aren't traditional romances because they're skimmed over. <br /><br />Thanks for posting!AnnaM.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835785233541439590.post-64760564230306596612010-04-20T03:40:53.181-07:002010-04-20T03:40:53.181-07:00Hi Kaz and welcome to the Brigade.
I came to ...Hi Kaz and welcome to the Brigade. <br /><br />I came to SFR from both sides of the subgenre, having been a huge SF fan as a YA and an avid romance reader in my early 20s. I think by the time I was 25, I was longing for a read that combined both effectively.<br /><br />I agree SFR has high standards to meet. Believable technology. Compelling characters. A story that effectively uses both in defining a memorable romance. Many traditional NY publishers seem reluctant to give it a chance, especially in this risky economy, but I think it's really starting to gain a foothold with the electronic publishers. These are exciting times for Sci-Fi Romance. <br /><br />Thanks for your post. :)L. A. Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198035351359321392noreply@blogger.com