I'll start. I've always loved to be frightened by books and films. Although I am published for historical fiction (Jacob's Courage) and a textbook for job seekers, my favorite genres are science fiction, horror fiction and fantasy.
Science fiction offers unlimited possibilities for character development, surroundings and environment. I also appreciate science fiction with a message about society (Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Red Planet, etc.). Science fiction allows the writer to create vastly differing life forms, plots, characters and situations, while preserving the opportunity to decry social ills and promote concepts such as tolerance, commitment and constructive solutions for societal tribulations.
Horror fiction allows the reader to step into and out of the most frightening events, all from the safety of the text. Most of us like a good scare once in a while. Horror fiction can take us to the edge of our seats with mendacious characters thwarted just in time by our excellent protagonist.
I also enjoy some fantasy, particularly those with well crafted stories and unforgettable characters (Tolkien, Lord of the Rings). Taking the reader into the realm of possibility is one of the best ways for an author to tell a rewarding story with extraordinary characters. I'll never outgrow the excitement.
Science fiction offers unlimited possibilities for character development, surroundings and environment. I also appreciate science fiction with a message about society (Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Red Planet, etc.). Science fiction allows the writer to create vastly differing life forms, plots, characters and situations, while preserving the opportunity to decry social ills and promote concepts such as tolerance, commitment and constructive solutions for societal tribulations.
Horror fiction allows the reader to step into and out of the most frightening events, all from the safety of the text. Most of us like a good scare once in a while. Horror fiction can take us to the edge of our seats with mendacious characters thwarted just in time by our excellent protagonist.
I also enjoy some fantasy, particularly those with well crafted stories and unforgettable characters (Tolkien, Lord of the Rings). Taking the reader into the realm of possibility is one of the best ways for an author to tell a rewarding story with extraordinary characters. I'll never outgrow the excitement.
Chuck