tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post3837961137017653258..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Setting is More Than Another Character By Karen McCulloughAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-12295387477261750422017-03-30T09:14:05.634-04:002017-03-30T09:14:05.634-04:00Welcome to Roses of Prose. Enjoyed the post and th...Welcome to Roses of Prose. Enjoyed the post and the excerpt!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-34856591589492692862017-03-29T08:25:58.795-04:002017-03-29T08:25:58.795-04:00Great beginning and very interesting post. Welcome...Great beginning and very interesting post. Welcome and thanks for sharing. Best of luck.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-43991887839817255912017-03-28T13:46:12.697-04:002017-03-28T13:46:12.697-04:00Thank you all for the warm welcome! I'm happy...Thank you all for the warm welcome! I'm happy to be here. And I appreciate your kind comments on my work. From such an accomplished group of authors, this is truly heart-warming for me!Karen McCulloughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709823258020421437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-45225795457878930682017-03-28T11:04:24.141-04:002017-03-28T11:04:24.141-04:00Most of my books have rural settings, and I love i...Most of my books have rural settings, and I love it when reviewers comment that they felt like they were there. Your excerpts did that for me. Very compelling opening!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-64037283771142481982017-03-28T10:16:59.233-04:002017-03-28T10:16:59.233-04:00Thanks for reminding us the importance of setting ...Thanks for reminding us the importance of setting in a story. Unique settings have become part of my brand, so I work hard to make them real for readers. When a reviewer says: "Now I can't wait to go visit ____, I know I've done a good job. But you're right, we have to be subtle, or we come off like travel agents. Good luck with your book!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-62613194281384155692017-03-28T09:25:41.310-04:002017-03-28T09:25:41.310-04:00Welcome, Karen. Wow. What a powerful beginning to ...Welcome, Karen. Wow. What a powerful beginning to a story. What you call setting, those of us who write sci-fi romance (or paranormal) call world-building. Same thing. It's an essential part of the story. It's hard to write descriptions that flow easily without sounding like an info drop. You do it very well. I loved that you included the sense of smell. Too often, writers focus on sight and sound and forget how powerful smell is. Best wishes on your new release.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-6272978863764415542017-03-28T09:11:04.072-04:002017-03-28T09:11:04.072-04:00Karen, welcome to the Roses of Prose. I love a fas...Karen, welcome to the Roses of Prose. I love a fast beginning, especially if it's a tad jarring or humorous. We have friends who have a cabin near Toxaway Falls in NC. The scene you described reminds me so much of the ride there. It's a white knuckle experience. Best of luck with your newest book.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-47061320392802883422017-03-28T05:48:03.228-04:002017-03-28T05:48:03.228-04:00Welcome, Karen, and thanks for the great examples ...Welcome, Karen, and thanks for the great examples of how setting can mold the story! I love how the action starts right away. It definitely pulled me right in! Wishing you much success with the book!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.com