tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post740383416579020608..comments2024-01-04T19:29:46.884-06:00Comments on The Not-Writing Spectacle: Dystopian FictionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-39865796517592398452013-05-06T10:13:37.532-05:002013-05-06T10:13:37.532-05:00See? You bring me around to the point, Karyn, tha...See? You bring me around to the point, Karyn, that no one really has a clear view of what dystopian is - and why I say 'speculative fiction' in my profile and then try to explain it. And your thoughts are helpful, too. I'm just trying to understand the market - and from the sounds of it, you're probably one of my target readers.B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-16975169973858451012013-05-06T10:09:48.384-05:002013-05-06T10:09:48.384-05:00I loved the Hunger Games. And I loved Divergent. O...I loved the Hunger Games. And I loved Divergent. Oh yeah, and I loved Cinder (but I think it's science fiction?) So I've read more dystopian fiction than I thought! I'd read more, too. Because I'm fascinated by the idea of utopia for the few meaning a dystopian reality for the many. And I was going to say my new favorite show is Defiance! But having read Maria's comment I'm thinking it's probably more post-apocalyptic with dystopian elements? So for me? I am going to check out more dystopian romance! Which probably in no way answers your actual question... Karyn Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137027268568162257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-16353177874662997392013-05-06T09:49:39.124-05:002013-05-06T09:49:39.124-05:00Thanks for the input, Nat. I know this isn't ...Thanks for the input, Nat. I know this isn't your genre of choice. And I can't believe you're 23. That means we've been talking over the net for like 4 years. How cool is that? =o)<br /><br />I'll have to look her up, Katie. And thanks for the encouragement!<br /><br />I wouldn't say 'way over', Janet. Besides, in our heads, we're still thirty-something. Thanks for the input and I'm sure your friend thanks you for saying her writing is strong. =o)B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-72042372292529151152013-05-06T08:31:49.073-05:002013-05-06T08:31:49.073-05:00I've only read dystopian fiction written by a ...I've only read dystopian fiction written by a really good friend - it's not something I gravitate to (nor do I enjoy SF, Vampires, etc). But I agree with Silver - if it's a good story with strong writing, it will sell (I believe my friend's falls into that catagory :)<br /><br />Oh, I'm way over 30!!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297537075103893956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-75631116308597128112013-05-06T07:29:40.440-05:002013-05-06T07:29:40.440-05:00I have read dystopian but it's not one of my f...I have read dystopian but it's not one of my favorite genres and all of them were YA dystopian. BUT- I know Susan Kaye Quinn has come out with an episode-type series that has a dystopian-like setting and it's catching like wildfire so i say go for it!Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-4375521055855798292013-05-06T06:57:36.514-05:002013-05-06T06:57:36.514-05:00I'm not huge on the dystopian genre. I've ...I'm not huge on the dystopian genre. I've read some in the Young Adult category, and I've read the classics like 1984. I do think the genre lends itself better to adults, though. It seems darker and more dangerous *shrugs*<br /><br />And I'm 23. ;)Natalie Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116611923169722657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-60080609848150461872013-05-06T05:48:44.684-05:002013-05-06T05:48:44.684-05:00I don't do the gloom and doom well either, Mar...I don't do the gloom and doom well either, Maria. Sure, the world's gone to hell in a handbasket for some reason, but my characters win in the end. Congratulations on your continuing sales, too. It gives me hope. =o)<br /><br />Hi Alexia! Thanks for taking a break from your break to stop by. I love thinking about the 'what ifs', too. Good luck with your decision. We both need to figure out something and get ourselves published. =o)B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-87351295548178864382013-05-05T19:33:41.650-05:002013-05-05T19:33:41.650-05:00Hello! I'm taking a blog break but I thought I...Hello! I'm taking a blog break but I thought I'd stop in and say hello. Hello :)<br /><br />Yes, I'd be all about some adult dystopian. I have a sociology degree, so I love to think about the "what ifs" of people and society. And I'm 30... no secret there :)<br /><br />I read a few of your other posts - yay on the big push to dust off some of your old books and send them out! Go girl! I'm trying to decide what my next step is as well.alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-16951119456113431402013-05-05T19:04:05.055-05:002013-05-05T19:04:05.055-05:00I like post-apocalyptic fiction which isn't ne...I like post-apocalyptic fiction which isn't necessarily dystopian. I've never been fond of doom and gloom.<br /><br />For what it's worth, my post-apocalyptic novel, Touch of Fire (Samhain) is still selling even after five years.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-49184682748489776092013-05-05T18:36:46.756-05:002013-05-05T18:36:46.756-05:00I hope so, Silver. And I'm in agreement with ...I hope so, Silver. And I'm in agreement with you on the 'insiders' thing. B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-56732792809276686412013-05-05T15:43:55.152-05:002013-05-05T15:43:55.152-05:00I've read dystopian adult before and probably ...I've read dystopian adult before and probably will again. It has much more to do with the story and the author than it does the genre. I don't read much YA at all so I'm not a good judge there.<br /><br />Publishing runs in cycles and sometimes, those cycles aren't driven by readers, but by industry "insiders." Just my opinion. I believe that is the story and writing are strong, the work will find an audience somewhere.Silver Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606837105470988646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-69446237542816649142013-05-05T15:37:18.979-05:002013-05-05T15:37:18.979-05:00Thanks, KD. And I'd be ecstatic to provide it...Thanks, KD. And I'd be ecstatic to provide it for you. Whenever you're not doing other things, and want to read, let me know. (KD is my daughter - just so you don't think I make that offer to just anyone.)<br /><br />I think something's up with the poll, Stacy. It had at least two other votes before now. :shrug: Thanks for voting and for your answer - even if it was vague. ;o)B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-43949373198621844822013-05-05T15:12:39.486-05:002013-05-05T15:12:39.486-05:00Not sure if it took my vote, since my age didn'...Not sure if it took my vote, since my age didn't reflect a vote after I voted. Oh well... <br /><br />As for dystopian fiction, I've read the Hunger Games trilogy and "Shattered" (by Taherea? Mafi), which are all YA (I'm not a huge fan of YA, by the way). Don't know if I would read adult dystopian. It's not like I went out of my way to find those - they just sounded like good stories. So I guess it doesn't matter too much.<br /><br />Is that vague enough for you? Ha ha!!Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-41437408217129939252013-05-05T10:59:39.736-05:002013-05-05T10:59:39.736-05:00I've read some dystopian fiction before, both ...I've read some dystopian fiction before, both adult and YA an I liked the adult ones much better than the YA, to be honest. I also <i> love </i> dystopian movies (Equilibrium, FTW). So I'd be ecstatic to see some new adult dystopian.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996814972547385732noreply@blogger.com