The pen name is ridiculous. It makes me think that this should be a spoof of your typical epic fantasy… but the artwork screams “stuffy” and “overly serious”.
Took the words right out of my mouth–so to speak. That nom-de-plume is the most pretentious thing I believe I’ve ever seen on this site. Positively dreadful.
Sunbow Pendragon. It’s like a commune from my youthful days in the 60’s had sex with a nerd from the 70’s, scribbling “Frodo Lives” on the subway walls in Greenwich Village…and this is their kid.
I remember seeing a bunch of “how to cast real magic spells” books years ago written by someone who called themselves something like Ravensong Wolfshadow, that always struck me as the most hilariously fake name which probably sounded very impressive to a 14 year old.
So are you a writer, or just a bunch of offensive critics of those that do? I happen to know Ms Pendragon. It Is not a pen name , but her name. She is Wiccan , has carried that name for a very long time and works hard on her books. If you don’t write only criticize, shut up. No one forced you to read her work. Move on to something less serious, more fluffy. Maybe the Kardashian’s wrote something.
1) Whether she re-named herself for her books and for real life, it’s a silly name. Deal.
2) Why yes, many of us ARE writers. What does that have to do with criticizing the cover design? Do you know what “irrelevant” means?
3) I know a lot of people who work hard on their books. Or their artwork. Or their singing. Or… It doesn’t mean that the results are good, though. And as soon as anyone moves to put their work in the marketplace of ideas — and further, to declare that it is worth someone paying for it — they should expect critical assessment. It’s what adults do.
4) Ooh, a Kardashians reference! Good one! Of course, it loses some power when it’s the closing shot in your defense of someone who renamed herself “Sunbow Pendragon.”
Seriously, how can you just come in and blather, “Well, you’re all mean morons!” and not be embarrassed? If we’re wrong in our estimation of the design skills used in her cover, point out our errors. Otherwise, grow up and realize that only little kids all get a trophy for participation. The rest of us actually expect quality when someone tells us her work is worth $8.99.
My books are not for everyone, and clearly, it was not meant for you. As far as my name goes, it was given to me by the Goddess for my use.
I do appreciate any constructive criticism.
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Rule #1: Make the name of your series pronounceable by mortals.
Nat-on-lee-odds
Are Natanleods similar to Hemorrhoids?
The pen name is ridiculous. It makes me think that this should be a spoof of your typical epic fantasy… but the artwork screams “stuffy” and “overly serious”.
Took the words right out of my mouth–so to speak. That nom-de-plume is the most pretentious thing I believe I’ve ever seen on this site. Positively dreadful.
Sunbow Pendragon. It’s like a commune from my youthful days in the 60’s had sex with a nerd from the 70’s, scribbling “Frodo Lives” on the subway walls in Greenwich Village…and this is their kid.
I remember seeing a bunch of “how to cast real magic spells” books years ago written by someone who called themselves something like Ravensong Wolfshadow, that always struck me as the most hilariously fake name which probably sounded very impressive to a 14 year old.
Yes, exactly. That was my thought, too, when I was considering the progeny from my theoretical mating–tween or teenage; closer to tween.
{sigh}
And you name “Hitch”?
I looked inside, it was as serious and stuffy as it looks on the cover.
It’s not for you then…
You are, of course, entitled to you opinion. Your name is uncommonly normal.
Argh, dropshadow/contour gone mad! Makes title hard to read and silly pen name illegible.
I think it looks nice.
So are you a writer, or just a bunch of offensive critics of those that do? I happen to know Ms Pendragon. It Is not a pen name , but her name. She is Wiccan , has carried that name for a very long time and works hard on her books. If you don’t write only criticize, shut up. No one forced you to read her work. Move on to something less serious, more fluffy. Maybe the Kardashian’s wrote something.
Oh look, a know-nothing tries to get personal!
1) Whether she re-named herself for her books and for real life, it’s a silly name. Deal.
2) Why yes, many of us ARE writers. What does that have to do with criticizing the cover design? Do you know what “irrelevant” means?
3) I know a lot of people who work hard on their books. Or their artwork. Or their singing. Or… It doesn’t mean that the results are good, though. And as soon as anyone moves to put their work in the marketplace of ideas — and further, to declare that it is worth someone paying for it — they should expect critical assessment. It’s what adults do.
4) Ooh, a Kardashians reference! Good one! Of course, it loses some power when it’s the closing shot in your defense of someone who renamed herself “Sunbow Pendragon.”
Seriously, how can you just come in and blather, “Well, you’re all mean morons!” and not be embarrassed? If we’re wrong in our estimation of the design skills used in her cover, point out our errors. Otherwise, grow up and realize that only little kids all get a trophy for participation. The rest of us actually expect quality when someone tells us her work is worth $8.99.
Thank you Roxanne
My books are not for everyone, and clearly, it was not meant for you. As far as my name goes, it was given to me by the Goddess for my use.
I do appreciate any constructive criticism.