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Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 3:01 pm
by TheCatt
GORDON wrote: Already used the Stephen King analogy. I got a "good point" reaction.
Lately I've been pondering why there haven't been more presidential assassination attempts. Partly because I read 11-22-63, partly because I was young when the Reagan attempt happened, and they drill the whole Lincoln bit into your head in school.
Am I planning to assassinate a president? No. (Got that NSA/FBI? NO)
But, I ponder it, like how would it work. What makes it harder than it used to be? Etc.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 6:17 pm
by GORDON
So far, two votes, "Really good," one vote, "It made me so uncomfortable I couldn't finsih."
I wish amazon reviews started showing up. I know of at least 3 that arent showing up, yet.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 9:24 pm
by Leisher
GORDON wrote: I wish amazon reviews started showing up. I know of at least 3 that arent showing up, yet.
Sorry chief, I was honestly waiting until I read it. 5 stars no matter what though.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 9:26 pm
by TheCatt
Leisher wrote: GORDON wrote: I wish amazon reviews started showing up. I know of at least 3 that arent showing up, yet.
Sorry chief, I was honestly waiting until I read it. 5 stars no matter what though.
I assumed he meant 3 he knew people had written. I as well, not writing until I read it. Especially since Amazon can actually track that since I'm using their reading app.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:32 am
by GORDON
I;m contemplating putting a "trigger warning" in my book description. I'm certainly not trying to ambush anyone. There are certainly plenty of allusions to rape, even if i'm not describing it.
Apparently warnings are a contentious subject.... researching now.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:19 pm
by Vince
Leisher wrote: Don't take this the wrong way because A) I haven't read it yet and B) you know I'm rooting for your success, but while I completely understand crossing your fingers for some good feedback, you wrote and published a book. That's a win. A huge fucking win.
Doesn't matter if the book sucks or not. You completed your goal and now you have more experience heading into that second book. Your first book doesn't have to be awesome, but your second book should show improvement, and so on. That should be what you focus on right now.
Too much good praise, especially fake praise, could be negative to your future writing.
Agree totally with this. Regardless of anything here on out, almost everyone has thought or talked about writing something. You did it to completion.
Also, where can I find this? Been searching, but don't know if the title changed or what.
IOW... Link please?
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:49 pm
by GORDON
I'm starting to lean toward "I don't want anyone who knows me to read it." Getting more fucked up feedback. Basically everything I was worried about before my early readers told me it wasn't as dark as i thought.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:50 pm
by GORDON
But I'll post it if you can remain cool. I may not have many friends left after this.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:51 pm
by GORDON
It's about underage girls trapped in a sex ring, and how they got rescued. It isn't graphic sex. It isn't erotica. But I don't mince words, either. I warned everyone ahead of time, and then i get "It made me too uncomfortble."
goddammit
tht's book 1. books 2 and 3 are the aftermath, and how they recover in their own ways. some parts of those books are fucking triumphant. but book 1 is dark and uncomfortable and honest. fair warning.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:53 pm
by GORDON
And if I'm being completely honest, I could use some encouraging words from someone who has read it, at this point. It's been a bad day.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:09 pm
by GORDON
*crickets*
If you think you'll have a problem with it, do me a favor and don't read it.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 11:55 pm
by Leisher
Again, I won't read it until my trip. If I have nice things to say you WILL hear them.
Don't let folks bring you down though. Everyone gets negative feedback. Keep telling your stories.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:16 am
by Vince
Okay. Want to read it. Can someone point me towards where to find it?
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:23 am
by GORDON
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 10:19 am
by GORDON
You b-holes have been warned. I dont want any "I feel uncomfortable associating with you now" crap.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 1:00 pm
by Leisher
GORDON wrote: I dont want any "I feel uncomfortable associating with you now" crap.
That's assuming we haven't already felt uncomfortable associating with you.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 1:00 pm
by GORDON
Different-uncomfortable.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 2:17 pm
by TheCatt
GORDON wrote: You b-holes have been warned. I dont want any "I feel uncomfortable associating with you now" crap.
Don't you know us?
At any rate, will read in 1 week, was out celebrating our anniversary this weekend.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 2:18 pm
by GORDON
I thought I knew the other people.
I woke up with a more "fuck 'um" mindset, but still, some positive feedback would be nice.
Book - "Saved - Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy" - by me
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 4:13 pm
by Leisher
TheCatt wrote: Don't you know us?
My twisted ass was thinking about the offended people and how funny it would be if Gordon did an audio book version where it sounds like he's masturbating.
Let's see how they respond to that!