tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post2309181253542655905..comments2024-02-28T12:45:42.761-05:00Comments on Hoosier Ink: Experiencing Conflict About Conflict The ACFW INDIANA Chapter Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282742986179364847noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-18472408061676636492014-03-18T21:40:01.599-04:002014-03-18T21:40:01.599-04:00Mine, too. I think that's why I like Jan Karon...Mine, too. I think that's why I like Jan Karon's books. The conflicts are subtle, the humor gentle, and the writing simple and polished. Rachael Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000599424258251598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-88940921211675737132014-03-18T19:57:36.181-04:002014-03-18T19:57:36.181-04:00I actually added the element of mystery in Catchin...I actually added the element of mystery in Catching Serenity. Those of my readers who like mysteries say it's their favorite book of mine thus far. I had fun with it, but there were a number of plot twists to work through...and the attention to every little detail and fitting the pieces together like a puzzle was a challenge. But I still loved every minute of writing that one!JoAnn Durginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712026123374929939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-33311844626262976512014-03-18T19:56:16.438-04:002014-03-18T19:56:16.438-04:00Sounds like my type of book, Mary! If you're w...Sounds like my type of book, Mary! If you're willing to share, I'd love the name of the author. :)JoAnn Durginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712026123374929939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-14283143033472504942014-03-18T18:18:44.575-04:002014-03-18T18:18:44.575-04:00I guess I should add that there is always conflict...I guess I should add that there is always conflict in the form of people having different POV on a topic, different end goals that don't mesh, maybe a reluctance to confront, or having to tip-toe around a relative to keep the piece. There's conflict it doesn't have to be knock 'em over the head, shoot 'em up stuff.Mary Marie Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140800346217363866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-44742602066362678302014-03-18T18:07:18.308-04:002014-03-18T18:07:18.308-04:00There's something to what you say Rachael. One...There's something to what you say Rachael. One of the mainstream authors I read writes what are cataloged as mysteries, yet no one dies or even gets hurt. The main character (and he has several different series) goes about life interacting with interesting, odd characters that carry the story and answers whatever "the question" is by the end of the book, or at least makes a philosophical conclusion. I love those books. I love the characters. I love the gentleness of them. Yet, I never need to stay awake all night to finish the read. It's like eating a piece of very, very rich triple chocolate torte. A small slice leaves you extremely satisfied.Mary Marie Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140800346217363866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-14958996651380529892014-03-18T13:11:47.378-04:002014-03-18T13:11:47.378-04:00Thanks, JoAnn, for your comments. They're keep...Thanks, JoAnn, for your comments. They're keeping me thinking about this issue! That is one of the things I enjoy about romance. While we shake those heroines and heroes up at times, we also let them enjoy being together. So relaxing at the end of a tough day. I've written three mysteries now, and they need far more plot twists and tension. But I say, let those detectives (and their readers) enjoy a break or two as well!Rachael Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000599424258251598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-36307525617312452112014-03-18T12:21:46.543-04:002014-03-18T12:21:46.543-04:00I hear you loud and clear, Rachael! First of all, ...I hear you loud and clear, Rachael! First of all, I sure hope we will write in Heaven, and with constant inspiration, no critics and no reviews? Well, yay! That's the best possible scenario that I can imagine. As far as conflict, I completely agree. I think Christian romance is a genre where you want more "life" situations (that can be conflicting enough) and not constant drama, danger or life-altering situations. Most romance readers would agree, I believe. What I personally want is to relax at the end of a long day with a book that will take me into someone else's life. Intelligently written but something with which I can identify, keep my interest and make me laugh. I know you agree with that last one, especially. I rebel against the theory that as writers we must throw everything you can at your characters until there's no way they can possibly get out of it. Uh, huh. I'm not going to do it, and I'm sure MY readers would agree. Now, if I'd suddenly lose my mind and start writing another genre, then maybe I'd throw more conflict in there. But I don't believe that's going to happen. Thanks for a great post!JoAnn Durginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712026123374929939noreply@blogger.com