Nov 9, 2012

Follow Friday

This is a weekly blog meme hosted by Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read.


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1. Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Hosts and any one else you want to follow on the list
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4. Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say hi in your comments
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This week's question is: Do you mind books with similar ideas to other books? Similar concepts, backgrounds, retellings or pulled-to-publish fanfic?



MY ANSWER: I don't mind at all. I guess because when I read books that can seem similar I can see the differences. I can't think of an example on the spot--typical--but like vampires. There are so many vampire books out there, yet they all tend to be different. Most other people--non paranormal readers--would say they're all the same.

But it has to be noticeably different. Copyright laws and all that. I don't want to read the same story but by someone else.

So short answer, no I don't mind. Because I can find the differences to them since they are different authors. Different author = different story.









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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Jess! We think alike on this one. I don't mind either.

    New Follower via GFC

    here's my link (ignore it's strangeness, I messed up during the posting of it, lol):

    http://thatgirlreads.blogspot.com/2012/11/to-join-fun-and-make-new-book-blogger.html

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  2. Pink Fluffy HeartsNovember 9, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Hey Jess!

    I don't mind similar concepts, but I'm not crazy about the same exact story being retold by someone else. :)

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  3. Jessica (Peace Love Books)November 9, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I totally agree! As long as I enjoy the story, why should it matter?? Thanks for stopping by my FF earlier :)

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  4. JoieNovember 9, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Nice answer, very true! Unless it's practically a carbon copy of another book, most stories are pretty unique.
    Thanks for stopping by my FF :)

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  5. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    YES, this!! I totally agree.

    Have a great weekend!

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  6. UnknownNovember 9, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my Friday Hop! Great answer and I agree that there can be so many retellings done in an interesting way. Old follower =)

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  7. Anya @ On Starships and DragonwingsNovember 9, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    So I completely agree that just because two books have vampires, doesn't mean they are similar enough to bug me. It's when they have vampires with the same type of strengths and weaknesses, and a main character with the same skills and the same plot premise that I grit my teeth! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm following on GFC now too :D

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  8. theyabookwormNovember 9, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Love that ---> "different author= different story"
    Thanks for stopping by my FF, old GFC follower!
    My #FF
    ~Caitlin :)

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  9. TPNovember 9, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    I don't really mind either as long as each book has a unique voice.

    Tanya Patrice
    Girlxoxo.com

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  10. The ReaddictsNovember 9, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    We almost have the same answer this time, Jessica! *thumbs up* :D

    Thanks for stopping by our F&FF post earlier.

    Old follower!

    Sarika @ The Readdicts

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  11. Shane @ItchingforBooksNovember 9, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Yea, I don't mind either.

    old follower
    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2012/11/feature-and-follow-25_9.html

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  12. JennReneeNovember 9, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Great answer. I don't as long as their is differences. Same concept differnet story. There are only so many story concepts out there. I don't like copy cats. :)

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  13. AliseNovember 9, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, Jessica. I somewhat agree, even little parts inspire other ideas that are similar.

    Old follower as well. (By different name)

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  14. Uncorked ThoughtsNovember 9, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    I completely agree with you here :). I'm definitely stuck in my paranormal/ dystopia literature and I don't think it'll be changing any time soon.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF :)

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  15. Jenny @ Book SojournerNovember 9, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Good answer. AS long as the different author is bringing a differemt story, I'm usually good with it.

    new follower. My FF:
    http://booksojourner.blogspot.com/2012/11/feature-follow-2.html

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  16. KristenNovember 9, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    I think the key is originality! Great answer.
    Old Follower!
    Kristen @OCA

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  17. UnknownNovember 9, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Yeah, I'm not that picky either :)

    http://carabosseslibrary.blogspot.com/2012/11/follow-friday_9.html

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  18. UnknownNovember 9, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Great answer! I completely agree.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF

    Marilyn @ Marilyn's Mystery Blog

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  19. Alisa SeleneNovember 9, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I definitely agree! Old follower!

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  20. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsNovember 10, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I agree, an author will always take a used concept and make it different so I still enjoy reading similar books.

    Thanks for stopping by.

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  21. Michelle SedeñoNovember 10, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    For me, I think the issue comes when they're EXACTLY the same. I don't mind reading about faes from different authors as long as they have their own story and world building. The only thing I don't like was when you read a book..it's like a deja vu.

    Thanks for droppin by my FF!
    Old follower.
    Michelle Shouts Random

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  22. Jessi (Geo)November 10, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Great answer! Just because they have the same subject doesn't mean they have the same plot or setting. Thanks for stopping by!

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  23. UnknownNovember 10, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog~ Good answer ;)

    Old follower
    Cindy @ http://bookaholicfaggots.blogspot.com

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  24. ChristinaNovember 10, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! I totally agree :-)

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