tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18257728.post517133385860469619..comments2017-06-07T15:07:41.330-05:00Comments on Shanna's Journal: Common ThreadsShanna Swendsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07558317020951521656noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18257728.post-5392302908651343422009-07-29T13:47:27.638-05:002009-07-29T13:47:27.638-05:00"I've had rejections because editors thou..."I've had rejections because editors thought that because of the humorous voice of the viewpoint character it would be a comedy chick-litty type book, but then it turned out to be about serious stuff but just told in a snarky, funny way."<br /><br />...Why do I suspect that would also apply to my creepy vampire who likes hydroplaning?<br /><br />I've found comparison of what I've what I've written useful because it helps me avoid repeating myself. For example, comparison made me realize my best friend/helper characters were ALWAYS blondes. It also made me reconsider when I had two ladies from two completely different story "worlds" who had the same odd ability (with different justifications for it, so it's staying, with a few tweaks).Carradeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431561739001270522noreply@blogger.com