tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post9069718643071369635..comments2024-03-28T05:13:15.639-07:00Comments on Victor Gischler's Blogpocalypse: On jumping genres and what that may (or may not) mean to the GischlerVictor Gischlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503919715676328059noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-13251028492998301252007-09-10T09:22:00.000-07:002007-09-10T09:22:00.000-07:00You promised *me* the Skylark. Bastard. Kissing up...You promised *me* the Skylark. Bastard. Kissing up to the booksellers. Fine. I'll return the fuzzy dice and the naked lady mudflaps I purchased to jazz it up. But I ain't buyin' you a beer next time we cross paths. And don't stray off the path in AK 'cause I'd hate to see a LA boy get eaten by a bear...<BR/><BR/>As a writer who pens tales in a different genre under a pen name, I have a different take on the situation. But only because you are a critical darling (entirely earned) will fans follow you to the ends of the sci-fi section in the bookstore. Like you said, your style is your style regardless.<BR/><BR/>I write erotic romance and it is entirely different from the mystery series. Yes, my females are still kick ass, yes, the stories are still character driven, yes, my male characters are by and large alpha assholes, yes, there are plenty of curse words to offend everybody - ooh, in addition to anatomically correct names for body parts that I love to use - be they PC or not.<BR/><BR/>If people (fans, booksellers, family) ask me what else I write, I'll tell them, but I am prepared for those same people who claim to adore my writing, to tell me that they don't read that "shit, crap, garbage, dreck, formulaic claptrap" and the like. I'm just as proud of those sexy stories as everything else I've written, I just know in this (my) case, there ain't a lot of crossover.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-28908637217542716592007-09-09T22:02:00.000-07:002007-09-09T22:02:00.000-07:00I'm all for the first two suggestions, but I'm rea...I'm all for the first two suggestions, but I'm really excited about the Skylark. I drove a hand-me-down '74 Buick Apollo throughout high school and college and I had a blast with that car; and, with my new CEO salary, I'll be able to afford to fill'er up! Um, it does come with whitewalls, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-63892820323912068422007-09-08T05:22:00.000-07:002007-09-08T05:22:00.000-07:00Not only do you win the encouragement of the day a...Not only do you win the encouragement of the day award, but I strongly believe you should be made CEO of all B&Ns nation-wide.<BR/><BR/>And given a big raise.<BR/><BR/>And a Buick Skylark.<BR/><BR/>You the man!<BR/><BR/>VGVictor Gischlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503919715676328059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-24746116456027777032007-09-07T23:52:00.000-07:002007-09-07T23:52:00.000-07:00Victor,Don't worry, man. It ain't just the indepe...Victor,<BR/>Don't worry, man. It ain't just the independent's like the Mystery Bookstore that have got your back. I rule the SF section of my B&N with a fist that is "like unto a thing of iron" (extra points for you comic geeks out there if you identify the reference) and I guarantee your book will be on display in multiple locations throughout the store until every single one of my sycoph..Um, that is, loyal customers goes Ga-Ga for Go-Go. <BR/><BR/>I came over to your blog after stumbling onto Sean Doolittle's site and, despite the genius corporate buyers only sending my store a couple of copies of his last 2 books, by ordering more and keeping them on display, I've sold around 20-30 copies of each of them, and I'll do the same thing with Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse, or my name's not Anonymous:)<BR/><BR/>Now, can I have an encouragement of the day award too? I won't be able to sleep at night if Linda gets one and I don't.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to reading the book,<BR/><BR/>The guy who keeps giving you books at the Mystery Bookstore booth. <BR/><BR/>P.S. What did you think of the David Markson books? Bit of a change from the Morgan stuff, but I really like Markson's writing style and humor, and I hope you did too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-11964219981598180642007-09-06T14:24:00.000-07:002007-09-06T14:24:00.000-07:00Victor, you damn well know I'm there for your book...Victor, you damn well know I'm there for your books. I love them. What disgusts me is what tends to happen when things get slapped SF by a publisher. Kiss, meet Death.<BR/><BR/>I hope you'll be able to be found in the muck and your sales will soar.<BR/><BR/>Could happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-74881431264291989932007-09-06T13:56:00.000-07:002007-09-06T13:56:00.000-07:00I'll read anything The Gischler writes.I'll read anything The Gischler writes.Patrick Shawn Bagleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832860010935241958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-7225691428022403902007-09-05T11:23:00.000-07:002007-09-05T11:23:00.000-07:00I'm going to have to reinvent myself AGAIN?Well .....I'm going to have to reinvent myself AGAIN?<BR/><BR/>Well ... if Madonna can do it ...<BR/><BR/>VGVictor Gischlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503919715676328059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-2769814647029666442007-09-05T10:32:00.000-07:002007-09-05T10:32:00.000-07:00As others have said, I'm sure your readers will fo...As others have said, I'm sure your readers will follow you. Like you, we read because we like good stories. And as full as Borders and Barnes & Noble may be, good stories are not that easy to find.<BR/><BR/>Plus, once you decide to reinvent yourself again and go in another creative direction, you *know* the sci-fi fans will follow you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-89609879347522910142007-09-04T20:40:00.000-07:002007-09-04T20:40:00.000-07:00Great news, and I'm sure your readers will follow ...Great news, and I'm sure your readers will follow you regardless of the official genre category. Case in point: Charlie Huston, who's ranged from a thriller trilogy, to a Vampire detective serial to, now, a stand-alone crime novel. In the age of Amazon, etc., how much to official categories mean?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-57369793886232449232007-09-04T13:47:00.000-07:002007-09-04T13:47:00.000-07:00Professor Fury, are you Nick Fury's brainy brother...Professor Fury, are you Nick Fury's brainy brother?<BR/><BR/>VGVictor Gischlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503919715676328059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-6939665815606245982007-09-04T13:42:00.000-07:002007-09-04T13:42:00.000-07:00I only read zombie erotica, so I hope you write a ...I only read zombie erotica, so I hope you write a novel in that genre soon, because I hear you're real good.Prof Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13730885955983198465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-69303205415391591012007-09-04T11:27:00.000-07:002007-09-04T11:27:00.000-07:00What I tend to admire most in a writer is versatil...What I tend to admire most in a writer is versatily.<BR/><BR/>What an agent, editor, or publisher wants you to do.... well, that can sometimes be a different story.<BR/><BR/>Writing science fiction did not hurt Margaret Atwood: good writing is good writing; your true fans will follow whereever you go.Josephine Damianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952030380866201241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-74020404189506365962007-09-04T08:53:00.000-07:002007-09-04T08:53:00.000-07:00You guys are awesome. I appreciate the support.Ul...You guys are awesome. I appreciate the support.<BR/><BR/>Ultimatley, Karen's comment still speaks loudly to me -- yes, my style is my style. I'm going to keep telling the best stories I can in my own way -- all peoples of the world from all walks of life and all genres are invited to join in the fun. (Cue inspirational music. Wipe single tear from eye.)<BR/><BR/>Linda, that's what all authors want to hear from the folks who run America's great book stores. You win the encouragement of the day award.<BR/><BR/>VGVictor Gischlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503919715676328059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-53373770822335273272007-09-04T07:29:00.000-07:002007-09-04T07:29:00.000-07:00We minions of The Mystery Bookstore will gladly re...We minions of The Mystery Bookstore will gladly read and carry -- and sell -- your books, regardless of label. After all, we have Ray Bradbury coming in to sign his new book this week, and he's not exactly famous for his mysteries. And Moore's LAMB has long been one of my picks to take to a desert island. But it would probably be a struggle to decide between GUN MONKEYS and SHOTGUN OPERA -- if I had to pick just one!<BR/>LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-2461736139969913362007-09-03T18:31:00.000-07:002007-09-03T18:31:00.000-07:00I didn't like your crime novels and I'm sure that ...I didn't like your crime novels and I'm sure that will carry over to science fiction.<BR/><BR/>Haha, just kidding. But I agree with Karen, your style is your style. I just recently read a couple funny books in the humorous sci-fi/horror genre and I think mystery readers have more tolerance for crossing genres than others might.<BR/><BR/>Viva la Go Go.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06444596178752289911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-5167970399329681022007-09-03T17:47:00.000-07:002007-09-03T17:47:00.000-07:00There's also Dan Simmons, who's written great book...There's also Dan Simmons, who's written great books in the sci-fi, hardboiled crime AND horror genres.<BR/><BR/>But I will follow you anywhere, Fearless Leader.JD Rhoadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123361739160525998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-14721072833413222142007-09-03T17:46:00.000-07:002007-09-03T17:46:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.JD Rhoadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123361739160525998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-5205626601666159572007-09-03T15:29:00.000-07:002007-09-03T15:29:00.000-07:00As other folks have pointed out, I think the audie...As other folks have pointed out, I think the audience will grow because they/we will follow.<BR/><BR/>And Lamb is one of my all-time favorite books. I'm not sure I've read another book that makes me laugh out loud so often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-45512825022822588052007-09-03T12:36:00.000-07:002007-09-03T12:36:00.000-07:00Bill,I agree 100% about Lansdale. Actually, I hav...Bill,<BR/><BR/>I agree 100% about Lansdale. Actually, I have a really nice blurb from him for GO-GO which I'm excited about. The book hits July 2008. Man ... that seems like a long time away, doesn't it?<BR/><BR/>VGVictor Gischlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503919715676328059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-69232884661264136922007-09-03T12:33:00.000-07:002007-09-03T12:33:00.000-07:00Another role model might be Joe Lansdale. Talk ab...Another role model might be Joe Lansdale. Talk about a guy who's been all over the map! And his audience has grown along with him. What's the pub date?mybillcriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02350478005243505108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-7327948715171927962007-09-03T10:20:00.000-07:002007-09-03T10:20:00.000-07:00Karen & Billy,Thanks for the support, guys. Cool ...Karen & Billy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the support, guys. Cool of you. And, yes, Charlie Huston is sort of my role model right now.<BR/><BR/>Mike,<BR/><BR/>That Williams quotation is the sort of thing I'm concerned about, but if SF is good enough for me to read, then it's good enough for me to write. I just like good stories ... wherever they're found.<BR/><BR/>VGVictor Gischlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503919715676328059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-26689394354129926112007-09-03T09:59:00.000-07:002007-09-03T09:59:00.000-07:00I'll be where ever you go as well. I like differe...I'll be where ever you go as well. I like different genres so it won't bother me. Whatever section you're in is fine with me as long as I can find the book. Charlie Huston is one of my favorite authors and he does the same thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-23032260073589511832007-09-03T09:26:00.000-07:002007-09-03T09:26:00.000-07:00I'd send a nasty package to any publisher that wan...I'd send a nasty package to any publisher that wanted to slap SF on a book I wrote. But then that's just my cheery way.<BR/><BR/>OTOH, I have good reasons for that:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://mikecane.wordpress.com/2007/07/10/second-quote-of-the-day-walter-jon-williams/" REL="nofollow">Second Quote Of The Day: Walter Jon Williams</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2562628385364540098.post-68310510639738474602007-09-03T08:25:00.000-07:002007-09-03T08:25:00.000-07:00I'll follow you whereever you go...read Pistol Poe...I'll follow you whereever you go...read Pistol Poets while on vacation last week and absolutely loved it. Your style is your style, whether it be "crime" or "sci fi." I hate it that sales and marketing folks feel it necessary to put us all in a box.Karen Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867709664100997228noreply@blogger.com