The Autobuy
Isn't it amazing how an author's work can vary in quality from piece to piece? I have an author who is basically an auto-buy -- I might not pick up the new titles immediately, but eventually, I buy everything this writer puts out.
The last two books I'd purchased had been rather disappointing -- a little so-so, more sex than story, almost like they'd been rushed to production.
But I bought the latest release anyway. And I'm so glad I did -- a rich plot, great characters, sizzling conflict. This book was every reason why I can't stay away from this author.
What about you? Any autobuy authors whose work you must have, even if sometimes it disappoints?
The last two books I'd purchased had been rather disappointing -- a little so-so, more sex than story, almost like they'd been rushed to production.
But I bought the latest release anyway. And I'm so glad I did -- a rich plot, great characters, sizzling conflict. This book was every reason why I can't stay away from this author.
What about you? Any autobuy authors whose work you must have, even if sometimes it disappoints?
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posted by Linda Winfree at 5:55 PM
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The only auto-buy I can think of right now is Allison Brennan. I love her writing style, her smart and gutsy characters, her on-the-edge plots. Otherwise, the only other authors I had on auto-buy are the classics, and I've already bought all of those I want.
Oh, and I just remembered I'm waiting for releases from Rachel Vincent (her debut novel has turned into a series, and I'm dying to read more) and Rick Riordan (his YA series has me hooked).
Yes.
JR Ward. Her newest book is coming out in a couple of days. I can't wait. Other authors on my auto buy list include Cindy Gerard, Judith McNaught and Roxanne St. Claire. I wasn't wild about Cindy's 5th ST release last year, but she made up for it with book #6, so like you, I was glad I kept buying her.
Fun topic. :)
Then, there was the one I bought by a new-to-me author yesterday. The cover was great, the first few pages were good, the blurb made me sure this was going to be a good read . . .
I want my $5.50 back! Sigh.
No autobuys for me. Too many times I've had that experience:
I want my $5.50 back!
I don't do many auto-buys. Nora (she almost fell off my list, but SO redeemed herself with High Noon), Barry Eisler, Laurell K. Hamilton, Joseph Finder ...
That's all I can think of, at the moment.
It's very seldom anymore that I find an author that is so consistently good that I can't wait for their latest release. I guess Susan Elizabeth Phillips would be about the only one.
I'm with Linda, as I have read so many disappointments lately from authors that previously wrote excellent books. It's as if the books have no soul, and I could care less about the characters. I wonder if the pressure of writing more and more books is getting to some of these popular authors.
Anyway, the real reason I'm posting here is because I wanted Linda to know that she "ruined" my weekend. Instead of working on my own book and doing all the chores I needed to do, I spent my free time reading "His Ordinary Life." Great job again, Linda. You are one my list of "autobuys" by the way.
Pam B.
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