GUEST POST DAY
Today, L.Z. Marie has graciously taken a break from her busy writing and teaching schedule to share with us. Thank you, my lady.
Karen
By
L.Z. Marie
We all have our own reading styles and preferences. Some will read anything, while others
stick to a favorite genre. You can read a book fast, skimming over the
paragraphs or take it slow, savoring the words in a well-crafted sentence.
What kind of reader are YOU?
GenreWhore: Mystery,
Action, SciFi, Romance, Historical, Paranormal, non-fiction—these folks don’t
care what genre they read, they just need a book—NOW! Any book will do! They’re
easy with formatting too. Ebook or hard copy, it matters not, both will
satisfy.
E-sexual: Hard copies?
Puleeeze! So old school! This reader craves the instant
gratification that can only be accomplished by downloading a
book whenever and wherever the mood strikes. Downloading two or more is even
better—throw in a promoted freebie and it’s oh baby, yeah! Ebooks provide
clandestine reading, they’re cheap ( or free ), and don’t take up room on your
nightstand. Readers On The Go don’t have time for lugging books around. Another
bonus, people can’t see you’re a Genre Whore.
LiteratureDom: These folks
scoff at fun “beach reads.” They demand agonizing symbols, tormenting
themes, stinging allusions, and a well-bound plot. An unreliable narrator and
taboo subject matter will have them begging for more. They’re not truly
satisfied until they have wrestled every nuance from the tale and recruited a
literature virgin into their literati lair.
NovelMadonna: Faithful to
their genre, these readers know a good thing when they see it and get maximum
pleasure from being true to their genre companion. Should one of their novels
veer from the expected story arc they show compassion, mercy, and forgiveness.
These readers often pray for the release of new titles from their favorite
authors.
AuthorSlut: These folks
latch onto one author and devour every book they’ve written in record time. “I
love this author!” they coo to friends and family. They read the author’s blog,
Amazon author page, FaceBook Fan page, follow them on Twitter, and seek them
out at book signings. But when they’ve exhausted the author’s novels and are
only left with “Coming Soon” promises they move onto the next author to
repeat the cycle.
Bestseller-ophile:
If the book is not on the New York Times or USA
Today’s best seller list, they ain’t reading it. Period. End of story.
They only buy books from the high visibility ( and most expensive to place)
bookstore locations—the end caps of bookshelves, promotional tables, the best
seller section, high stacks, and/or if the cover is facing out.They
wholeheartedly agree with the buzz generated by guerrilla marketing techniques
and can talk intelligently about the hot new titles at any social gathering.
They do not often bother with reading the author’s older titles and tend to be
GenreWhores.
PaperPredator: The feel of the
paper caressing their fingers, the sweet swoosh as they turn the page, the
first crease in the binding, the delirious whiff of paper and ink. Ah! These
readers will spend money for a real book! They lust for
substance, heft, paper thickness, artful layout, and font styles. Real books
are works of art to be enjoyed multiple times and multiple ways. Fold their
pages, annotate them, use them—they plead for the pleasure of your hands.
Ebooks are nothing more than technological imposters. Bah!
Did you choose one? Or are you a bit of
several?
About L.Z. Marie
I began writing the moment I
was able to hold a crayon. I scribbled stories in elementary school, penned
personalized silly tales for my friends in middle school, and joined the school
newspaper in high school.
A part time job as a clerk for
the local library located just through the woods behind my house allowed
ample time to wander up and down the musty wooden shelves—it was a very old
library.
I attended the University of Utah for
a few years until learning took a backseat to rearing four children. Luckily, I
managed to squeeze in frequent trips to the library, checking out the maximum
number of books each visit.
Flash forward a few years and
I found myself returning to school to complete my literature degree. Teaching,
more schooling, and mommy duties kept me running through the day. The moment my
children were able to forage for their own food and the day after receiving my
Masters, I plunged head first into my passion—writing novels. I haven’t stopped
writing since.
By day, I teach
literary craft and authorial technique in the International Baccalaureate
program. A drive on the harrowing Southern California freeway takes me back
home where I write, blog, and avoid housework.
To date, I’m
working on a second historical fiction novel. I love connecting with folks on
Twitter, FaceBook, Instagram, & Pinterest.
I
have a weakness for a nice glass of wine, good
chocolate, ice cream, and cheese, and cupcakes, and…um well, you get the point.
Exercise? Not so much. The treadmill sits in the garage where I manage to climb
aboard a few times a week and attempt to catch up on what everybody else is
talking about.
Folks ask about my inspiration for the Merkabah Series. That’s an easy question to answer! I’ve always been amazed by the links between ancient history and mythology. The two are so closely intertwined we don’t often make a distinction between them. And modern scientific theories only continue to prove the existence of the weird and fantastical! As a whimsical wordsmith who relishes writing that transcends the blight of the banal, the Merkabah Series tosses science and mythology into a cosmic salad—sprinkled with a hint of spicy seduction.
Folks ask about my inspiration for the Merkabah Series. That’s an easy question to answer! I’ve always been amazed by the links between ancient history and mythology. The two are so closely intertwined we don’t often make a distinction between them. And modern scientific theories only continue to prove the existence of the weird and fantastical! As a whimsical wordsmith who relishes writing that transcends the blight of the banal, the Merkabah Series tosses science and mythology into a cosmic salad—sprinkled with a hint of spicy seduction.
An avid reader,
I savor well crafted, witty prose that makes me laugh, challenges
conventionality, and stirs the imagination. An intriguing
mystery-thriller, historical fiction, or urban fantasy will have me
reading into the wee hours of the night.
I simply adore too many novels to name!
Quick facts:
too tall
too opinionated
Type A
mocha drinker
analyze literature for a living in the
highly-acclaimed International Baccalaureate Program
history buff
sarcastic
always searching for the perfect purse
plan on traveling to exotic
destinations…one day
can’t hit a note- so no karaoke for me
believe in the power of humor
lifelong dieter
have a B.A. in English Literature and a
Masters in Curriculum & Instruction
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