tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post6690007832256618258..comments2024-03-27T12:41:31.596-06:00Comments on Book Dreaming: Possession Blog Tour with Elana J.Shannon O'Donnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-78730841313387331352011-05-20T11:55:23.710-06:002011-05-20T11:55:23.710-06:00Interesting post!Interesting post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-52727807882048425762011-05-19T18:57:34.245-06:002011-05-19T18:57:34.245-06:00Elana is a rock star!Elana is a rock star!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-31708923509565747902011-05-19T09:30:15.852-06:002011-05-19T09:30:15.852-06:00I love how the tech just fell into Elana's nov...I love how the tech just fell into Elana's novel, that is awesome! My copy is pre-ordered and after reading the exerpt I can hardly wait!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-51163732689187005352011-05-19T08:43:44.176-06:002011-05-19T08:43:44.176-06:00Your tech worked very well. I didn't sense any...Your tech worked very well. I didn't sense any panic on the author's part :)<br />I'm a pantser so often I am surprised by what shows up on paper. I understand the panic that ensues shortly after too!!Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-19953768907847156132011-05-19T07:11:29.018-06:002011-05-19T07:11:29.018-06:00Thanks, everyone! It's been so fun to be here,...Thanks, everyone! It's been so fun to be here, and I love hearing what you have to say about tech and how it fits into our life.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-47913473496801348002011-05-19T04:25:44.739-06:002011-05-19T04:25:44.739-06:00Interesting to hear the tech came later because it...Interesting to hear the tech came later because it's such a big part of the book. Personally, I found the silencer part to be particularly interesting. What's more oppressive than taking away someone's freedom of speech?Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-76508418242619083502011-05-18T22:40:19.186-06:002011-05-18T22:40:19.186-06:00Elana, I love hearing about how folks come up with...Elana, I love hearing about how folks come up with their tech. I suppose I'm a little different, since I LOVE tech. I'm a Sr Copywriter at a digital marketing agency by day, so we're always talking about interfaces, apps, and user flows. I guess fiction has given me an outlet for that. At the same time, I didn't want tech to overshadow Thirty Decibels, you know? But I believe it makes its own quiet little statement (haha, I'm a treasure trove of bad puns this week).<br /><br />Another quick thing – Isn't it amazing how sci-fi writers of the 50s, 60s, and 70s predicted so many of the techs we use today? You never know, Elana, we might be silencing ourselves pretty soon. I know I could use one of those patches every now and then... ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-6529020553188606682011-05-18T19:57:53.502-06:002011-05-18T19:57:53.502-06:00I love when writing takes you to places you never ...I love when writing takes you to places you never expected. That tech stuff sounds so cool!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-4637626547929448352011-05-18T19:19:21.745-06:002011-05-18T19:19:21.745-06:00I'm reading Possession right now, E. (I know I...I'm reading Possession right now, E. (I know I've had the ARC forever but haven't had time...but I cracked it today and loving it so far)<br /><br />Here's hoping it hit the NYT best seller list! :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-1323635477033053312011-05-18T18:09:59.191-06:002011-05-18T18:09:59.191-06:00Wow, very cool, I am so excited for Elana's bo...Wow, very cool, I am so excited for Elana's book! :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-46855025267929062542011-05-18T17:26:35.759-06:002011-05-18T17:26:35.759-06:00As a sci fi fan, I'd a bit of a tech geek (not...As a sci fi fan, I'd a bit of a tech geek (not maybe in real life, but in books and shows). I totally assumed you'd planned some of the tech goodies first and built around it! It's THAT well done! :)<br /><br />My stuff tends to pop up out of nowhere most of the time - I figure my subconscious does some pretty good work! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-49197861324533181492011-05-18T16:04:15.480-06:002011-05-18T16:04:15.480-06:00This is actually a bit of a relief to hear. I'...This is actually a bit of a relief to hear. I'm always impressed by the world-building bits - whether they be gadgetry or magical spells. So it always freaks me out when I have to come up with stuff like that myself. I worry, will it be believable enough? Does this sound stupid?<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this!Krispyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492607213249874138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-81811318445107451702011-05-18T15:11:06.639-06:002011-05-18T15:11:06.639-06:00I'm willing to bet that much of our own techno...I'm willing to bet that much of our own technology that we use today was developed through after-thoughts, panic, and desperation. :-)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05657236402936033425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-66444649205986547372011-05-18T14:29:13.290-06:002011-05-18T14:29:13.290-06:00High-tech/gizmos are always too cool. :) Thanks ...High-tech/gizmos are always too cool. :) Thanks to Shannon for hosting and supporting Elana with her tour! Thanks to Elana for sharing part of your writing process with us.<br /><br />Read my two free chapters (thanks!), can't wait to read the rest!Donea Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393184831994368021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-33212278115337961542011-05-18T14:25:15.236-06:002011-05-18T14:25:15.236-06:00Congratulations to Elana, you are amazing! I love...Congratulations to Elana, you are amazing! I love hearing about the writing process and where it fit on your road to publication...thanks for sharing!<br /><br />CarlaCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380048190884905579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-47545403997736588092011-05-18T13:55:37.129-06:002011-05-18T13:55:37.129-06:00I'm a big fan of future technology. It's a...I'm a big fan of future technology. It's a blast to invent something before the nuts and bolts are there. I'm still waiting for my feed after reading FEED by M.T. Anderson. I blame my tech obsession all on The Jetsons.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-64559452147543825762011-05-18T13:35:48.279-06:002011-05-18T13:35:48.279-06:00LOL Of course I knew this, but it was still fun to...LOL Of course I knew this, but it was still fun to read your story of how it came to be. You have such an awesome way of sharing your writing experiences that makes us love you all the more!<br /><br />ROCK ON ELANA!!!<br /><br />And Shannon, GREAT topic for Elana!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-83942438114919951582011-05-18T12:42:59.981-06:002011-05-18T12:42:59.981-06:00I wondered how you came up with all of that awesom...I wondered how you came up with all of that awesome tech stuff, Elana. So fun to find out!Sara B. Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213313028658810705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-16201343365977722162011-05-18T12:42:23.344-06:002011-05-18T12:42:23.344-06:00thanks for the glimpse into your process, Elana! S...thanks for the glimpse into your process, Elana! So interesting how the tech evolved in the story. I seriously can't wait to read it!TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-73759981996260568842011-05-18T11:24:48.124-06:002011-05-18T11:24:48.124-06:00Elana keeps blowing my mind. Seriously. I don'...Elana keeps blowing my mind. Seriously. I don't know how authors come up with such brilliance but I wish I could have some!Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-71766417063102704342011-05-18T11:10:59.232-06:002011-05-18T11:10:59.232-06:00Great post, ladies! Thanks!
Elana, I'm reliev...Great post, ladies! Thanks!<br /><br />Elana, I'm relieved to learn that I'm not the only one who write something into my WiP and then thinks, "Crap! Now I have to figure out how that actually works..." :-DIshta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-86739376726177988362011-05-18T11:09:00.703-06:002011-05-18T11:09:00.703-06:00Great Post. She is just amazing and I loved the bo...Great Post. She is just amazing and I loved the book. Can't wait for more, more, more! This is so great!Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493618594406138554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-20332101573816612642011-05-18T10:57:20.453-06:002011-05-18T10:57:20.453-06:00That is so cool! I'm not a techno geek, I'...That is so cool! I'm not a techno geek, I'm more like a techno freak. <br /><br />I'm a little jealous of you Shannon.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184772057308479564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-41819422946344359862011-05-18T10:51:41.342-06:002011-05-18T10:51:41.342-06:00My gadgets definitely are born out of necessity. I...My gadgets definitely are born out of necessity. If I need something, I figure out how else it can be done, but I sometimes like to add a downside to it, like that it doesn't last long, or it's super loud, therefore not good for stealthy missions. <br /><br />It usually takes me until the first draft is done to get everything right, though.<br /><br />Fun post!Tere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-73629065314842625802011-05-18T10:18:53.361-06:002011-05-18T10:18:53.361-06:00I read the first two chapters and can't wait t...I read the first two chapters and can't wait to read the rest.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.com