tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post3764010436719224651..comments2024-01-28T04:42:49.700-08:00Comments on DIK (Desert Island Keepers): Can You Hear An Author's Voice When Reading?DIK Ladieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975839058527201650noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-51782245901365743622010-08-18T08:48:50.273-07:002010-08-18T08:48:50.273-07:00Hi Dottie:
Not confusing at all and so true abou...Hi Dottie: <br /><br />Not confusing at all and so true about a book being a play about the characters and their lives. And, certainly the voice of the author narrating his/her characters story is key to making that story real to the reader. <br /><br />Thanks so much Dottie!!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521584458356470972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-2989220612706986092010-08-18T08:45:36.442-07:002010-08-18T08:45:36.442-07:00Hi Dr. J.:
Thank you! I do that too, and I think ...Hi Dr. J.:<br /><br />Thank you! I do that too, and I think that is the mark of a good author as well. You can literally "see" the characters just by the 'sound' of their voice. It makes the read that much more fulfilling. <br /><br />Thank you again!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521584458356470972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-55395394200350025362010-08-18T08:42:19.090-07:002010-08-18T08:42:19.090-07:00Hi Mary!
Thank you, I feel the same way, there ar...Hi Mary!<br /><br />Thank you, I feel the same way, there are authors I return to again and again because their voice resonates with me. Doesn't matter if it is soothing or exciting. <br /><br />Soo good.. <br /><br />Thanks again.. :-)Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521584458356470972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-25393823347599988072010-08-18T08:40:47.271-07:002010-08-18T08:40:47.271-07:00Hey B:
Hmmm, interesting because I have read boo...Hey B: <br /><br />Hmmm, interesting because I have read books where I thought the voice sounded eerily familiar but weren't written by the same author. One would think that a voice should be pretty specific to authors though. <br /><br />Thanks B!!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521584458356470972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-38743996782566321152010-08-17T11:59:33.622-07:002010-08-17T11:59:33.622-07:00Hi Lea!
So interesting, I sometimes wonder how di...Hi Lea!<br /><br />So interesting, I sometimes wonder how different people 'hear' the author's words, because a book is really a play about the characters and their lives. Do other people imagine the characters, the author's voice in the same way that I do? What part of the author do their characters retain, can I see that author as one of their own characters, do they fit the persona? I know when a book's special when it stays with, when the author's voice is distinctive and real. Thanks for a very thought provoking post Lea! It's hard to say what exactly I mean, hope it's not too confusing!<br /><br />Dottie :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688849410604429533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-41546938822307823702010-08-17T11:31:15.627-07:002010-08-17T11:31:15.627-07:00There are indeed voices that I "hear" wh...There are indeed voices that I "hear" when I read -- it has always been that way. In fact, sometimes I form the entire character before I see the front cover and it is jarring to see another's idea of what the characters even look like--so very different from mine. It is the same even when I receive comments on my reviews or comments on my comments. I have always been a very auditory person -- I am delighted to see all those who share that sense while reading the printed word. Great article and so very thought-provoking!Dr Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116344761479545032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-83073253102757263012010-08-17T10:19:41.772-07:002010-08-17T10:19:41.772-07:00Hi Lea
Oh how I love this topic & post.
I can ...Hi Lea<br />Oh how I love this topic & post.<br />I can definitely recognize authors'<br />voices. It one of the things I admire about my fave authors: the ability to have a voice I love and not be repetitious. <br /><br />I don't think it's weird at all that an author can inspire memories. The other plus: Reading a voice you love is very comforting, like I'm enjoying being with a good friend that I <br />feel comfortable with. My mind is totally open to the words. <br />Terrific post lea!Mary Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09470057739043473942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-14402086741057557902010-08-17T08:52:09.928-07:002010-08-17T08:52:09.928-07:00Not sure, cos I did read the book Brandon Sanderso...Not sure, cos I did read the book Brandon Sanderson wrote using Robert Jordans notes and scenes. But he did mimick Jordan's voice weööBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-36367176420377951372010-08-17T07:36:26.551-07:002010-08-17T07:36:26.551-07:00Hey Chris!
I never thought of editing with respec...Hey Chris!<br /><br />I never thought of editing with respect to this issue, especially when you notice a similarity between voices with a particular publisher. That is interesting!<br /><br />Thanks..Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521584458356470972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-5834762973975518612010-08-17T07:34:59.004-07:002010-08-17T07:34:59.004-07:00Thanks Ms.M.!
It absolutely makes sense regarding...Thanks Ms.M.!<br /><br />It absolutely makes sense regarding other authors you enjoy not having as distinct a voice but the book is still memorable. That happens to me too but I tend to like a stronger voice in literature so I go for those author's books. I 'hear' you re the difficult concept.. LOL Like I said it's not really tangible is it? <br /><br />Thanks again!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521584458356470972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-52738370805720081072010-08-17T05:40:11.833-07:002010-08-17T05:40:11.833-07:00There are definitely authors who voices I can reco...There are definitely authors who voices I can recognize. In fact, it has me wondering how many individual authors there are at Torquere Press, because there's a definite similarity among many of them. Or maybe they have some heavy-handed editors...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959009113795804133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-21580012852371248002010-08-17T05:38:13.889-07:002010-08-17T05:38:13.889-07:00Interesting topic that I haven't really though...Interesting topic that I haven't really thought about before.<br />There are certain authors who I can pick up a book without a cover or hint, read a chapter and KNOW who the author is. For me, it's authors like Nora Roberts, Jude Deveroux, Linda Howard, and JR Ward (even her non-fantasy books have her "flavor" of writing that make them scream "JR WARD WROTE ME!").<br />These author 'voices' are so distinct to me, that I hear them even after I am done reading their books. The scenes or emotions felt stay with me long after I've finished the book.<br />It's interesting, because other authors that I really do enjoy may not have that same distinct 'voice' even the book sticks with me. In other words the book can stick, but I don't recall their particular 'voice' - if that makes any sense!<br />This is a hard concept for me to get my brain around this early in the morning! LOL<br />Great thought provoking post!<br /><br />:o)<br /><br />MsMMsMhttp://moonlighttotwilightblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com