tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post2142106459750564329..comments2024-02-23T02:45:27.134-08:00Comments on Brodi Ashton: Free Book Friday: Enter to Win Signed Copy of Lindsey Leavitt's Princess for HireBrodi Ashtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-16706082197999401192010-05-08T17:48:16.109-07:002010-05-08T17:48:16.109-07:00I think it'll be books with food in the title....I think it'll be books with food in the title. Like It's Raining Cupcakes :)<br /><br />foltzsfantasticbooks at gmail.comJill of The O.W.L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11089648624834255015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-73516043996827347022010-05-08T15:46:44.639-07:002010-05-08T15:46:44.639-07:00If the people who buy books ever give up on vampir...If the people who buy books ever give up on vampires, I'm thinking that some other sort of supernatural entity/mythical beasts will be the next big thing. Maybe werewolves, maybe dragons (please let it be dragons...I like dragons). Or maybe gnomes...like the ones that people have in their gardens or the one who shills for Travelocity...maybe a big battle between the gnomes who have stayed true to their garden habitats and those who have sold out and grabbed the bucks as spokescreatures for gianourmous conglomerates.<br />Or is that too much to hope for?Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456593490517815755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-80700418327573093222010-05-08T11:25:50.509-07:002010-05-08T11:25:50.509-07:00I would love to see a trend towards strong female ...I would love to see a trend towards strong female characters with maybe some mystery thrown in. Maybe a modern day Nancy Drew:)<br />Thanks for the giveaway!<br />email bangersis(at)msn(dot)comangiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06705159400422559887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-75682156321624188042010-05-08T08:11:23.944-07:002010-05-08T08:11:23.944-07:00The next movement in YA fiction will be about stro...The next movement in YA fiction will be about strong but vulnerable female characters who allow themselves to embrace how the world sees them. Even in their worst times they will become the GODDESS that they are. <br />....Enjoy your retreat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-27503536973078692392010-05-07T22:50:50.158-07:002010-05-07T22:50:50.158-07:00I've heard great things about this book. My ...I've heard great things about this book. My girls would love it! <br /><br />As far as YA trends, I hope they move away from the dark and gloomy trend. Like others, I've been hearing rumors of mermaids.Kimberly Jobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11968684955824178271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-23568051332125480832010-05-07T21:16:26.273-07:002010-05-07T21:16:26.273-07:00I think we'll see a big upswing in religious f...I think we'll see a big upswing in religious fiction, and not just Christian, either. Maybe some Islam and Judaism, too, but lots of New Age tie-ins.KAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492662417610004495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-54587863378641479802010-05-07T20:38:12.159-07:002010-05-07T20:38:12.159-07:00I thunk fairies or angels are gonna be th next in ...I thunk fairies or angels are gonna be th next in thing<br /><br />Cassie (cassandra.crouser@yahoo.ca)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-69242078328856715182010-05-07T20:36:18.495-07:002010-05-07T20:36:18.495-07:00Fairies or angels I think happier not so dark an g...Fairies or angels I think happier not so dark an gloomy may come in soon<br /><br />Cassie (cassandra.crouser@yahoo.ca)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-66798472562711961112010-05-07T17:32:07.306-07:002010-05-07T17:32:07.306-07:00I think we're stuck with all things paranormal...I think we're stuck with all things paranormal for a while.<br /><br />I do think that manga/graphic novels are on the rise.Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571318111686751924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-31653695768194370842010-05-07T14:27:00.753-07:002010-05-07T14:27:00.753-07:00A couple of nights away, 'writing.' Sound...A couple of nights away, 'writing.' Sounds fun. I think I am busy tonight. With 2 crazy boys. And lots of cleaning to do. Oh well.Samhttp://www.samandbrodi.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-42453192140311575972010-05-07T13:57:41.597-07:002010-05-07T13:57:41.597-07:00^ Whoops, I forgot to leave my name. The last comm...^ Whoops, I forgot to leave my name. The last comment was from me, Alison :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-67686898700641244822010-05-07T13:54:56.935-07:002010-05-07T13:54:56.935-07:00Oooh, thanks for the great contest ! I'm hones...Oooh, thanks for the great contest ! I'm honestly thinking that there is something going on with Fallen Angels/Angel people. And maybe Faeries/Fairies as well. There just seem to be a lot more sci fi & fantasy books out there! And I'm glad to see it become more popular ! <br /><br />lostinbelieving(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-52234099964581404782010-05-07T13:51:50.811-07:002010-05-07T13:51:50.811-07:00I echo what a bunch of people have said about ange...I echo what a bunch of people have said about angels, that is definitely where things are heading. <br /><br />But also, I think we'll be seeing some new stories out involving ghosts, perhaps? Or maybe I just think that'd be cool. :)Kristen Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760918777278461669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-79350044949338431662010-05-07T13:44:38.178-07:002010-05-07T13:44:38.178-07:00Gods and goddesses. Not necessarily mythology, jus...Gods and goddesses. Not necessarily mythology, just like, "Whoa, the god of love just enrolled at my high school. He is, like, the DEFINITION of hot."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-72488290916718717212010-05-07T13:18:27.001-07:002010-05-07T13:18:27.001-07:00I think Fey is coming into its own with YA. But a...I think Fey is coming into its own with YA. But angels are also coming on strong.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12151925613539384949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-20547893650441386102010-05-07T12:31:27.064-07:002010-05-07T12:31:27.064-07:00I think paranormal romance will be leading the YA ...I think paranormal romance will be leading the YA pack for a while. I think we will see a lot more fallen angels. I hope we see some mermaids!<br /><br />jayliv0609(at)gmail(dot)comjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774395413858474513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-81069348890659101492010-05-07T12:16:51.382-07:002010-05-07T12:16:51.382-07:00I agree with Tiger. Fallen angels or guardian ange...I agree with Tiger. Fallen angels or guardian angels would be fabulous!!! The books ""Heavenly" by Jennifer Laurens and ""Hush Hush" by Becca Fitzpatrick started a frenzy that I can't get enough of. Granted I'm game for almost anything as long as its a fabulous story :)<br />Tammy OwensTammy Owensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-86606505142659605532010-05-07T12:14:44.041-07:002010-05-07T12:14:44.041-07:00Yes, angels seem to be on the rise. I'm curio...Yes, angels seem to be on the rise. I'm curious to see if the mermaid thing takes off. Have fun on your retreat!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922871961153388205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-48742771815054649672010-05-07T12:13:45.628-07:002010-05-07T12:13:45.628-07:00I concur with most of what everyone else has said....I concur with most of what everyone else has said. Angels seem really big right now. A few of the books have have them and I really like reading about them.<br /><br />Honestly, though, I just like YA fantasy. I think it's fun and as long as it has romantic elements to it, then I'm pretty happy with it.<br /><br />Have fun at your writing retreat. I get to go to a girls camp kickoff tonight with mostly 12 - 14 year old girls. O_oJenni Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403700912436098391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-44720630472974909632010-05-07T12:12:31.819-07:002010-05-07T12:12:31.819-07:00Paranormal wise there are a lot of new books comin...Paranormal wise there are a lot of new books coming out about angels and such. I think that demons might come into the mix soon, too, though. With all of the angel talk, you've got to have an antagonist, and who better to play that role than demons? <br /><br />As for reality-based fiction, I've been seeing a lot of GBLT characters come into novels, and I'm thinking we might see even more of that in the near future.<br /><br />Oh, and I hope this contest is open to Canadians. You didn't say...<br /><br />Robyn<br />robolobolyn03ATgmailDOTcomRobyn @ Robolobolyn's Universehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16136689684600001069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-6248788931598511552010-05-07T12:11:06.625-07:002010-05-07T12:11:06.625-07:00I think more unique fantasy and angels are definit...I think more unique fantasy and angels are definitely hot right now. <br /><br />I sure wish i could have come to the retreat, I hope you're having a fun and successful time. ;-) Maybe next time...Sara B. Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213313028658810705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-53621505527747153982010-05-07T12:10:49.061-07:002010-05-07T12:10:49.061-07:00I think the dystopia will be the next big trend in...I think the dystopia will be the next big trend in YA..books like the Hunger Games,Candor have already created such a roar! And I love the genre!<br />I would love to win Princess For Hire...am so stalking it for so many days :)<br />frndz.debas@gmail.combookaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443052150200806183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-50896487237400577992010-05-07T12:10:06.767-07:002010-05-07T12:10:06.767-07:00Next trend should be difficult problems faced by M...Next trend should be difficult problems faced by MCs. A return to the titles like Ordinary People.Paul W. Hankinshttp://rawinck.ning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-67629489782081391962010-05-07T11:54:58.748-07:002010-05-07T11:54:58.748-07:00I would love to see less of the vampires/fantasy/o...I would love to see less of the vampires/fantasy/out of this world trend. Back to reality. Real people, going to school, "normal" things, and how they survive it.<br />But then again, what I want won't happen. <br /><br />roberkann@gmail.comKristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16864907697852652174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-73473461145339456402010-05-07T11:21:10.588-07:002010-05-07T11:21:10.588-07:00Next big trend in YA -- lumberjacks.Next big trend in YA -- lumberjacks.Alysa Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705870547401762370noreply@blogger.com