tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post1104738969338760317..comments2024-02-09T19:43:19.860-05:00Comments on DEFENDING THE PEN: THE SEVEN DEADLY SINSYolanda Renéehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-90618912961895123282015-12-10T17:36:39.616-05:002015-12-10T17:36:39.616-05:00Wishing you lots of success and fun with your writ...Wishing you lots of success and fun with your writing. The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-16286114792492833602015-12-01T16:43:54.820-05:002015-12-01T16:43:54.820-05:00Thanks Dianne. I agree these can be applied to any...Thanks Dianne. I agree these can be applied to any genres. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-43507510920668146812015-12-01T10:24:36.373-05:002015-12-01T10:24:36.373-05:00LOVE these Seven Deadly Sins, and yes, I think the...LOVE these Seven Deadly Sins, and yes, I think they apply to many, many genres. Your explanation of why LOST fell apart is right on the money, and the greed of the producers was definitely the ultimate cause!Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-36430932228185494642015-12-01T00:57:42.627-05:002015-12-01T00:57:42.627-05:00Not easy for some of us that's for sure. As lo...Not easy for some of us that's for sure. As long as we get it in the end is what counts. Thanks for coming by. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-37495221178247537172015-11-30T23:11:10.742-05:002015-11-30T23:11:10.742-05:00Your book sounds awesome and your tips are wonderf...Your book sounds awesome and your tips are wonderful. Yolanda can tell you that info dumping was a problem for me with my WIP she's been beta reading, but I think I got the world building in the beginning down now. Hopefully. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-89362829922206505682015-11-30T23:09:55.829-05:002015-11-30T23:09:55.829-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-3558931592383070802015-11-30T23:00:40.152-05:002015-11-30T23:00:40.152-05:00Pawsome Penny, me loves ya. Tanks for clicking on ...Pawsome Penny, me loves ya. Tanks for clicking on the social networks for me. You are a good doggy! Pawsitive wishes coming back at you! Look after that master of yours, wontcha? :-0Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-80540811417462422602015-11-30T22:59:00.463-05:002015-11-30T22:59:00.463-05:00Oh nice that you have my book and think it's p...Oh nice that you have my book and think it's positively delicious Robyn. It would be awesome to have a review from you, but I know how difficult it is to find the time. I think we all do some/all of the 7 deadlies from time to time. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-73366972683106725292015-11-30T22:56:29.761-05:002015-11-30T22:56:29.761-05:00Spot on Olga. Violence is all the go these days. Y...Spot on Olga. Violence is all the go these days. Yeah, and who can save the world? :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-327313750742405302015-11-30T21:55:29.939-05:002015-11-30T21:55:29.939-05:00Hi humans, Yolanda and Denise,
Yes, the moment ha...Hi humans, Yolanda and Denise,<br /><br />Yes, the moment has finally arrived when I leave yet another one of my highly collectable, much loved comments. Note my humbleness. Arf!<br /><br />Pawesome analogies, my human friend, Denise. Yes an amazing pawst. So much so that I shall now let my paws click on the links that take me to all those various social networks to share this. I such a good doggy! <br /><br />Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,<br /><br />Penny xx klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-64453624047948169922015-11-30T19:39:35.053-05:002015-11-30T19:39:35.053-05:00Terrific post, Denise and Yolanda. Denise, I have ...Terrific post, Denise and Yolanda. Denise, I have your book. It is positively delicious. I need to do an Amazon review for both you and Yolanda. These 7 deadly are truly the 7 deadly Robyn sins. Except for greed and wrath. Since I write picture books, poetry MG adventure. *wink* But the info dumps, the gluttony, and Mary Sue characters. That's all me. But I believe I'm doing better. YIPPEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <br /><br />Sending love, <br />MeRobyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-86931721384459689622015-11-30T15:03:47.633-05:002015-11-30T15:03:47.633-05:00Great post, Denise. My particular pet peeve is wha...Great post, Denise. My particular pet peeve is what you call so fittingly WRATH. Like you, I favor less violent stories, stories about people and their problems rather than 'saving-the-world' stories. Even if their characters have fangs or furry hides, their emotional turmoils make them human, someones your readers could relate to. Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-14780032802296223602015-11-30T14:03:23.640-05:002015-11-30T14:03:23.640-05:00Ha Ha Tammy. Might get a little boring after awhil...Ha Ha Tammy. Might get a little boring after awhile! :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-63848499552362675062015-11-30T14:02:48.537-05:002015-11-30T14:02:48.537-05:00Have fun writing book 2, Murees. I am. :-)Have fun writing book 2, Murees. I am. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-2857310301913877032015-11-30T14:02:17.748-05:002015-11-30T14:02:17.748-05:00Yep, Christine, we love our wrath and lust! Not so...Yep, Christine, we love our wrath and lust! Not so bad in little doses! :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-42488459040063807342015-11-30T14:01:31.530-05:002015-11-30T14:01:31.530-05:00Yeah, Pat, we all do it, I know I do at least, but...Yeah, Pat, we all do it, I know I do at least, but it has to go at some time! :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-53050330400389644892015-11-30T14:00:45.708-05:002015-11-30T14:00:45.708-05:00Thanks for the book recommendation Guilie! Always ...Thanks for the book recommendation Guilie! Always on the lookout for a new one! And I love my critters! :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-10944077800420339482015-11-30T13:59:51.283-05:002015-11-30T13:59:51.283-05:00Thanks Alex. Yes, I think there's always somet...Thanks Alex. Yes, I think there's always something we can learn. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-85982475044424311632015-11-30T12:07:20.578-05:002015-11-30T12:07:20.578-05:00I did a list like this sometimes this year. It was...I did a list like this sometimes this year. It was fun! And I want to be a Mary Sue character!! Haha. Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-42893341346984493562015-11-30T10:17:00.739-05:002015-11-30T10:17:00.739-05:00Great list. I may be guilty of one or two of the a...Great list. I may be guilty of one or two of the above:( Thank you for sharing this great list. I can keep it close when writing book 2. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-39978000502522885092015-11-30T09:59:51.570-05:002015-11-30T09:59:51.570-05:00Great list, Denise! I see a lot of those sins in p...Great list, Denise! I see a lot of those sins in paranormal stories all the time. Especially wrath and lust!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-1998594722988379672015-11-30T09:50:13.806-05:002015-11-30T09:50:13.806-05:00All the little nitpick stuff and jargon or info du...All the little nitpick stuff and jargon or info dumps annoy me, so stay away from them indeed.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-52814522815075552082015-11-30T09:38:55.816-05:002015-11-30T09:38:55.816-05:00I'm with Alex (and everyone else, ha!)—these s...I'm with Alex (and everyone else, ha!)—these sins apply to all writing, and you did a great job of listing them with neat examples and good humor to drive the point home. Love it! And yes, we're all guilty of some (I've been guilty of all!)... Like you say, critique partners are essential, as are the good how-to books. One I keep close at all times is Sin & Syntax, by Connie Hale—really excellent book!<br /><br />Thanks for this, Denise and Yolanda!<br />Guilie @ <a href="http://guilie-castillo-oriard.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Quiet Laughter </a>Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-41141912846724241722015-11-30T08:05:54.826-05:002015-11-30T08:05:54.826-05:00I've never obsessed with the buttons and gadge...I've never obsessed with the buttons and gadgets. That stuff bores me in science fiction when it's overload. (I don't care how it works, just that it does.)<br />Good list for all writers, Denise.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-51126559235582666682015-11-30T05:53:24.881-05:002015-11-30T05:53:24.881-05:00Thanks Nila! So am I. Rather fun! Thanks Nila! So am I. Rather fun! Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com