How did you like Birth of Legends?

I so enjoy hearing what part of this epic tale spoke to you in meaningful ways. As I typed out each page, each paragraph, I put my heart and mind on it. Which part spoke to you?

As I tried to make the most of every aspect of each paragraph, however, I have no idea which will relate to you. Take a moment to post something that stood out to you. Thanks.

Rate Birth of Legends on Goodreads.com

After much prompting, I went to Goodreads.com to discover what the hubbub was. I discovered a wealth of information. Surprisingly, I soon found every book I ever read and the ability to rate each one. I am one third through my library and whew, there are so many that I forgot I read. This makes me want to go back and pick up these all over again. Do me a favor, please. If you have finished my book, search for it and rate it. As a new author, all exposure is good exposure now. Thanks.

https://www.goodreads.com/

The Balance of Mystery- a poll for readers

Lately, the question of what makes a good mystery bounced around in my head. Not just a "who done it," murder mystery, but also the "amnesia," type where we as readers are learning about the setting as the heroes. The line lingers around giving the reader too much information and spoiling "the big reveal," and not enough that frustrates the reader. Curiosity, keeps the reader turning the pages. If rewarded with either satisfaction of figuring the "crime" before the reveal, or an emotional link between a main characters, the author has successfully thread the line. If the "what is going on?" question still lingers page after page, the reader's frustration closes the book. (For me the biggest fear of this love of story, is for my audience to close the book, unfinished.) Reader poll time.

Where is the balance of mystery that turns you away? Or keeps you hooked?

1. I can read the entire book and never know the setting. I just like a good story.

2. I need something to go on. The story will only be enhanced with my grasp and relation to the characters and setting.

3. I need my hand held with new places and people. It takes a while before I get everything straight in my head. Then I enjoy the story much more.

4. I do not like mystery.

5. What? Is there something here I am supposed to figure out? Is the new season of Longmire up on Netflix yet, Honey?


Comments and discussion are always welcome.

Shameless Star Wars fan posting on the fourth.

Afternoon,

In honor of my daughter-in-law and the happy couple, I wish y'all a happy birthday and happy anniversary and May the Fourth be with you. As I look around, I see a happy little article about what is to come this Christmas. Hmm. What do you think?

http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/star-wars-the-force-awakens-vanity-fair-cover#7