tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post3302271722802195477..comments2024-01-30T03:31:56.795-07:00Comments on White Readers Meet Black Authors: Martha Southgate's advice for writers & recommendations for readersCarleen Bricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-60549397091338187512010-12-19T16:29:02.639-07:002010-12-19T16:29:02.639-07:00@Evelyn, it's THIRD GIRL literary fiction. Ver...@Evelyn, it's THIRD GIRL literary fiction. Very accessible and easy-to-read, but more substantial than chick lit.Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-1395780446405812142010-12-19T10:51:59.766-07:002010-12-19T10:51:59.766-07:00Oooh, I'd like to win Third Girl from the Left...Oooh, I'd like to win Third Girl from the Left. Would it be considered Chick Lit?evelyn.n.alfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171703688316482928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-72303702221078454542010-12-19T05:19:59.424-07:002010-12-19T05:19:59.424-07:00I read The Fall of Rome earlier this year and love...I read The Fall of Rome earlier this year and loved it, so I was excited to see this post! :) I'd love to be entered in the giveaway; Tharps' novel was already on my TBR list (I really enjoyed her memoir) as was Evans' collection, but I hadn't heard of the Hannaham!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-42549177483883250142010-12-18T01:08:26.175-07:002010-12-18T01:08:26.175-07:00Thank you Carleen for this wonderful post! I am no...Thank you Carleen for this wonderful post! I am now thrilled to read God Says No and Third Girl From the Left.Babydollnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-60766477679990079532010-12-17T21:09:50.521-07:002010-12-17T21:09:50.521-07:00Thanks for the great recommendations. I'm plan...Thanks for the great recommendations. I'm planning on reading The Fall of Rome soon. I'm definitely putting Third Girl From the Left on my list too.Lovelynhttp://www.lovelynbettison.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-5308459512723504822010-12-17T17:44:46.260-07:002010-12-17T17:44:46.260-07:00I absolutely loved The Fall of Rome and I'm lo...I absolutely loved <i>The Fall of Rome</i> and I'm looking forward to reading <i>Third Girl from the Left</i>. <br /><br /><i>Substitute Me</i> and <i>Before Your Suffocate Your Own Fool Self</i> were two of my favorite reads this year. I'll give <i>God Says No</i> a try based on your recommendation.Read in Colourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13142835056768452240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-89639487323880680112010-12-17T16:35:24.018-07:002010-12-17T16:35:24.018-07:00Thanks for the book recommendations and the encour...Thanks for the book recommendations and the encouragement to just keep writing. You're right--just gotta get the words down in the time that's available.<br /><br />Also, I LOVED the video. Very funny.Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-36235939998609160442010-12-17T13:48:27.162-07:002010-12-17T13:48:27.162-07:00@Carolyn, Martha will be in touch!
@Galye, Yay yo...@Carolyn, Martha will be in touch!<br /><br />@Galye, Yay you! That's great to hear.<br /><br />@Karen, I didn't watch these videos for the longest time somehow not really believing they would be funny, but they are! Ron Charles is!<br /><br />@Amy, Glad to hear you found some good ones today!<br /><br />@Laura, Let me know what you think about Third Girl. I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it: I loved it!<br /><br />@Ernessa, I'm with you. I wrote Orange Mint and Honey while I had a full-time job and was editing an anthology. I got waaaay more done then than I do now! But I'm picking up my freelance work and another project in addition to my novel, so I'm expecting great productivity for 2011!Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-39205221101014514862010-12-17T13:40:51.244-07:002010-12-17T13:40:51.244-07:00Ernessa, I know where you're coming from. I wr...Ernessa, I know where you're coming from. I wrote my novel "The Fall of Rome" when I was both working full time (at least for two of the 4 years it took to write it) and the mother of a two year old (He's 16 now--no Blackberries then). So hey, I've been there, done that. Not quite sure why I'm finding it so much harder to keep on it now. But perhaps the why doesn't matter--just gotta get back on that horse.marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03538785766510270801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-53917805947882000962010-12-17T13:31:38.412-07:002010-12-17T13:31:38.412-07:00THIRD GIRL FROM THE LEFT is on my list for next ye...THIRD GIRL FROM THE LEFT is on my list for next year, so please, please let me win. I'm also looking forward to reading the Danielle Evans book in 2011. <br /><br />Re: the job. I wrote my first novel while working 60+ hour weeks while chained to a blackberry. And now I find that my even-harder SAHM job keeps me way more organized. I think the nice thing about having to do something other than write is that it balances your expectations. In many ways it might not be all that great for your writing to do nothing else but write. Having a job keeps you engaged with the world, forces you to constantly arrange and reevaluate your priorities. I find myself getting more done b/c I have a very limited amount of time to work with. Also, I'm much nicer to myself this way. If I'm able to write for a little while every weekday, then wow I'm getting a lot done. On the other hand, when I'm out on the road w/o the kid, then I'm constantly beating myself up if I don't write tons. My expectations get out of control. <br /><br />But m/b I'm just making lemonade. :) <br /><br />Either way, you're so right about reading. You've got to keep learning. Also, I think it's weird to be an author who doesn't read. I also get a bit frustrated with authors who don't read new books or books outside their genre. I judge them the same way I judge older musicians who say there's no good music these days. Are you serious? I mean, are you actively seeking out new music? Because you wouldn't say that if you were...Ernessa T. Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765310225042942524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-6942227486423149992010-12-17T13:08:59.016-07:002010-12-17T13:08:59.016-07:00Thank you so much Carleen for a great laugh on the...Thank you so much Carleen for a great laugh on the video review and love that you continue to promote great books by authors of color. I am always directing reader friends to your site. I have all of Martha's books and am looking forward to reading Third Girl over the holidays.Laura Bakerhttp://www.donurareads.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-51679088578621089012010-12-17T10:40:42.166-07:002010-12-17T10:40:42.166-07:00God Says No sounds like a book I'll definitely...God Says No sounds like a book I'll definitely want to read. And so does THIRD GIRL FROM THE LEFT :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-22220594327900433682010-12-17T10:13:49.117-07:002010-12-17T10:13:49.117-07:00Would love to win a copy but will be buying anothe...Would love to win a copy but will be buying another. Loved the videoKaren L. Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03320299913012919654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-86208777184990499992010-12-17T10:07:36.519-07:002010-12-17T10:07:36.519-07:00I often urge my friends on Facebook to read the bo...I often urge my friends on Facebook to read the books I recommend by the authors of color. I found Bernice McFadden and became enchanted and then moved on to several others. Now I'm glad to have found you and would love to win a copy of a new book.Gayle Gardner Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12063384899395915912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-80644242231184721632010-12-17T09:36:38.181-07:002010-12-17T09:36:38.181-07:00Thanks, Carleen and Martha. I just found two poten...Thanks, Carleen and Martha. I just found two potential books for discussion in #litchat. THIRD GIRL FROM THE LEFT and GOD SAYS NO. Who says they're not publishing good books these days?Carolyn Burns Basshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911080340568409718noreply@blogger.com