November 8, 2010

Brainstorming / Feedback from YOU

Okay readers... I have questions for you, and I really want your feedback.

Number one, how do I get more dedicated readers? I need to build a fan base and really get this going, because I really want to get different people's opinions about stuff... even if its just the random shit I post, at least there is some kind of dialog to work with.

I also would like to open up a "Blog Topic" type of situation where my readers will give me a topic and we can go off on it. hahaha Also, i am full of experience, piss and vineager, ASK ME QUESTIONS!!!! Ask for my advice!!! Ask me what I would do!!!! SO FUN!!!


okay so I have like 3 book projects in my head right now, another autobiography..focused mostly on the tragedy of my dating life as an adult, a fictional gay romance novel from my point of view (no model gorgeous men falling in love at the gym and live happily ever after in their gorgeous future of being buff adonis' that no living person could ever ACTUALLY live up to....) and my very unique cook book.

Right now Im curious about the fictional romantic gay comedy type book... I am wondering what you guys think about this idea, because I know that things that arent the norm tend to make the masses nervous, and when Americans come in contact with something they dont understand, they attack it, light it on fire, throw bibles at it, brand it a Terrorist and blame 9/11 on it...
I also know that sometimes when you tap into a little known genre, you can really make an impact, and THAT is what I love more than anything.
Okay so here is the basic plot:

Overweight gay male in his twenties battles stereotypes, and fetishes trying to find love. After being screwed over time and time again, he has decided it is better to reject the concept of love and gives in to the despair he is left with after every failed attempt at love. Eventually he comes in contact with an easily underestimateable man, whom he barely even notices... but the underestimate man is immediately attracted to the overweight bundle of low self esteem that hides behind a slightly slutty bitchy and jaded exterior, but the time is just never right... eventually, the plain unnoticable boy catches the eye of the tortured overweight gay man who is so wrapped up in dealing with his inner turmoil that he fails to notice right away that this boy is in fact, not plain or underestimatable...he is in fact extraoridinary and beautiful and everything he ever dreamt of in one person but never thought would be possible, but the chance for love may have passed as someone else may have caught the eye of the newly gorgeous underestimated boy. What will happen? How will it get resolved? What will overweight pessimistic homo do??? There will be an interesting and funny cast of characters, friends, and family complications that will complicate the story...and make it enjoyable. (at least I think it will be enjoyable)

Obviously alot of the emotional struggle, depression, and dating train-wrecks will be based on my own life, but for the most part, the story line will get complicated and frustrating...but not stupid and lame...like a certain sparkly vampire movie I wont mention cuz its stupid and lame.

Okay so what do you think?? Too predictable? Not interesting enough? Not relatable enough?? Please give me your feedback, good or bad on the concept.

I also have an idea for a lesbian based love story as well, that I plan to based on a couple of friends. They have endured outside hate, people discounting their love, their families not supporting them, financial crises, problems w ith their kids, ex's, and infidelity, yet throughout it all, they are crazy enough to stay together.

I think it will really be an interesting story to tell.


Anyway, please give me your suggestions, comments, questions, and I promise I will respond to every single one of them!!!

Thank you, and please, spread the word about my blog, i really would like to have lots of readers!!! this is the link to copy and paste to people if you want to suggest my writings to them:

http://AndrusAdventures.blogspot.com

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ok listen
1st there is that site called
nanowrimo it has a competition to share your book if it's over 50,000 words you'll win and they'll make a copy for you ready to publish
Other site to make a good fan base
Is called Inkpop.com
publishing your books there will be a good start besides your blog

Andru said...

Thank you random Anonymous Stranger!

I am familiar with NaNoWriMo, I won last year. :-) I will definitely check out Inkpop!!!

Now I know what its like to say "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers." :-) You're awesome!!

Anonymous said...

Yeah thanks..
But I'm no stranger :)

Andru said...

....okay so who are you? Cuz until I know... you shall remain in stranger land.