Question of the Week: I like unique names for characters and am looking forward to coming up with some when I start writing. What’s the most unique character name you’ve come across?
I hate it when authors try to get *too* clever with their names, especially in a contemporary setting where they stick out like a sore thumb. It's different with speculative fiction, where you *expect* odd names. With that in mind, I have to go with Tasslehoff Burrfoot (from Weis & Hickman's Dragonlance Saga) and Rakoth Maugrim (from Guy Gavriel Kay's Fionavar Tapestry) as long-time favourites, but I also have to give credit to Clive Barker for some truly memorable ones like Immacolata (Weaveworld) and Pie 'oh' pah (Imajica).
Parajunkee also hosts a Social Hop for Facebook and Twitter, which I've taken part in the past two weeks. So, if you're one of those people who aren't on Blogger, or who just don't like Google Friend Connect, it's a great way to keep in touch and follow one another.
TGIF is another blog hop designed to provide much-appreciated exposure to the bloggers participating, and to expand their following. Hosted by GReads, it's an interesting way to recap the week, pose a question, and find some exposure with a different audience.
Question of the Week: What do you take pride in when it comes to blogging?
Having worked with some friends to help maintain and promote their blogs over the last couple of years, and having seen how easily blogging can either become a chore, or descend into little more than a meme-popularity contest, I guess what I take the most pride in is the honesty, the passion, and the sincerity behind my blog. It represents what I read, what I write, and what I take an interest in every day of my life - I enjoy it, and I get excited when I have something to share.
Don't get me wrong, I'm also intensely proud of the friendships and connections I've made through the blog, and I'm grateful for each and every comment. That interaction is what makes it truly worthwhile, and discovering a new book for the TBR shelf is one of the highlights of my day. At the end of the day, though, I would have to honestly say I will always take more pride in being passionate than in merely being popular.
I hate it when authors try to get *too* clever with their names, especially in a contemporary setting where they stick out like a sore thumb. It's different with speculative fiction, where you *expect* odd names. With that in mind, I have to go with Tasslehoff Burrfoot (from Weis & Hickman's Dragonlance Saga) and Rakoth Maugrim (from Guy Gavriel Kay's Fionavar Tapestry) as long-time favourites, but I also have to give credit to Clive Barker for some truly memorable ones like Immacolata (Weaveworld) and Pie 'oh' pah (Imajica).
Parajunkee also hosts a Social Hop for Facebook and Twitter, which I've taken part in the past two weeks. So, if you're one of those people who aren't on Blogger, or who just don't like Google Friend Connect, it's a great way to keep in touch and follow one another.
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Question of the Week: What do you take pride in when it comes to blogging?
Having worked with some friends to help maintain and promote their blogs over the last couple of years, and having seen how easily blogging can either become a chore, or descend into little more than a meme-popularity contest, I guess what I take the most pride in is the honesty, the passion, and the sincerity behind my blog. It represents what I read, what I write, and what I take an interest in every day of my life - I enjoy it, and I get excited when I have something to share.
Don't get me wrong, I'm also intensely proud of the friendships and connections I've made through the blog, and I'm grateful for each and every comment. That interaction is what makes it truly worthwhile, and discovering a new book for the TBR shelf is one of the highlights of my day. At the end of the day, though, I would have to honestly say I will always take more pride in being passionate than in merely being popular.
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