tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post2378308093354709410..comments2023-10-11T02:20:21.558-07:00Comments on Jessica L. Brooks -- Let Me Tell You A Story: Metaphorically SpeakingJessica L. Brooks (coffeelvnmom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17524862571932528710noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-82199177949108452082010-02-23T08:16:30.938-08:002010-02-23T08:16:30.938-08:00P.S. Love the owls!P.S. Love the owls!Suzette Saxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401538008029407734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-89471366732916697372010-02-23T08:16:03.183-08:002010-02-23T08:16:03.183-08:00I love metaphors as well. I have one character tha...I love metaphors as well. I have one character that can use them because they mesh with her personality. Another character, not so much.<br /><br />Thanks for mentioning our contest!Suzette Saxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401538008029407734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-65116416650910661852010-02-22T20:32:10.055-08:002010-02-22T20:32:10.055-08:00I really like the metaphors that Anne Tyler uses i...I really like the metaphors that Anne Tyler uses in her books. But sadly I can't remember any just now! But she is a metaphor queen.Sierra Godfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552916038080341870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-30480907369752857332010-02-22T20:20:54.160-08:002010-02-22T20:20:54.160-08:00You're right Elana. But when a metaphor comes ...You're right Elana. But when a metaphor comes to me when I'm not trying to find one, I tend to use it because it sounds more like something the MC would say, IMO.Jessica L. Brooks (coffeelvnmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17524862571932528710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-34294220042172722842010-02-22T17:42:49.661-08:002010-02-22T17:42:49.661-08:00I don't mind metaphors, but I want them to be ...I don't mind metaphors, but I want them to be short and make sense. I don't want them in there just so the author can say they have a metaphor or because they're proud of themselves for using it. Which sometimes, I think people do.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-83804738051758382642010-02-22T16:07:19.302-08:002010-02-22T16:07:19.302-08:00I love metaphors, especially when they are grounde...I love metaphors, especially when they are grounded in nature. Those are the best! (And I'm so glad to e-meet someone who likes Jonathan Tropper!)Karen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425141684712829990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-7136133300621897662010-02-22T14:33:25.277-08:002010-02-22T14:33:25.277-08:00If your book reads like that blurb and metaphor, c...If your book reads like that blurb and metaphor, count me as already standing in line to read it! :)<br /><br />I LOVE metaphors! All my friends tease me about my constant use of bizarre descriptions. I adore coming up with the most random, yet fitting metaphors. I never say anything the simple, standard way. That'd be waaay too boring. <br /><br />The Scarlet Letter had great metaphors, much more 'out there' than most books of its time.Artemis Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849091563671031929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-50253019826053471552010-02-22T14:13:31.155-08:002010-02-22T14:13:31.155-08:00I remember loving the metaphors in "Grapes of...I remember loving the metaphors in "Grapes of Wrath" that I didn't read until I was an adult.<br /><br />I don't think I have the "metaphor gift" but, who knows...I've never attempted to write a novel.<br /><br />Reading your soon-to-be published book filled with metaphors will be a pleasure. :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-80527662240207014522010-02-22T12:45:19.346-08:002010-02-22T12:45:19.346-08:00Oh my GOSH you guys, I just realized it was suppos...Oh my GOSH you guys, I just realized it was supposed to say INDISCRETION! LOL!!!!!Jessica L. Brooks (coffeelvnmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17524862571932528710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-53080834511864880112010-02-22T12:44:11.559-08:002010-02-22T12:44:11.559-08:00Love that one Lydia, and thanks Shannon!=)
Regard...Love that one Lydia, and thanks Shannon!=)<br /><br />Regarding "worthiness", I almost didn't share mine (nervous) but figured that wouldn't be fair!Jessica L. Brooks (coffeelvnmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17524862571932528710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-27271581430157134032010-02-22T12:30:31.557-08:002010-02-22T12:30:31.557-08:00Oooh! This is one of my favorite things about bein...Oooh! This is one of my favorite things about being a writer! Seriously. I'll share one...<br /><br />From my sci-fi novel, <i>Web</i>, when the MC is being carried away by her bodyguard (for her own good), a guy I refer to as a "human tank" (think big and muscular):<br /><br />She pounded her fists on Jarus and kicked him. Hard. But it was like trying to crack concrete with a wet noodle.Lydia Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328254761920829040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-59742634990859376962010-02-22T12:07:10.159-08:002010-02-22T12:07:10.159-08:00I love good metaphors - reading them and attempts ...I love good metaphors - reading them and attempts at writing them! Sounds like a good book. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-283025181927937752010-02-22T10:56:15.201-08:002010-02-22T10:56:15.201-08:00Your metaphor was magical. I'm sorry I don...Your metaphor was magical. I'm sorry I don't have one of my own worthy enough to share.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.com