tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post200582737035202766..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: Author Guest Post Dakota Banks and International Giveaway!Melissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-22951593153351578012012-04-03T12:34:23.685-06:002012-04-03T12:34:23.685-06:00Looks like the awesomest thing I ave seen today......Looks like the awesomest thing I ave seen today...and I saw a squirrel earlier xPocketful of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139774299041643012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-47201706617247751382012-04-03T10:27:51.147-06:002012-04-03T10:27:51.147-06:00Hello,
Thanks for the giveaway, I'm pretty exc...Hello,<br />Thanks for the giveaway, I'm pretty excited :)<br /><br />As for the Being Human, I watched only the first season (of both US and UK series though). I liked the looks of US one better, but if I had to choose, I'd go with the UK series for the plot (it seemed more natural to me somehow). I've never seen it as a "quest for humanity". To me it was a kind of struggle to keep a proper humane facade for the world - and for a part of themselves, to make them less sinful in own eyes.<br /><br />I'd like to "join" myself to Tal's question about some advice for aspiring writers, since I'm getting more interested in trying writing :)<br /><br />Thanks :)Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-2943587136863320292012-04-03T09:48:54.263-06:002012-04-03T09:48:54.263-06:00Hello Dakota,
I wanted to ask if you have any writ...Hello Dakota,<br />I wanted to ask if you have any writing advice for aspiring authors? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117685076194416150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-14228251550797552862012-04-02T15:06:03.748-06:002012-04-02T15:06:03.748-06:00It could be seen as a search for humanity, but I s...It could be seen as a search for humanity, but I see it more as a search for personal identity. They have all been changed in tragic ways, and with that comes a shift in what it means to be alive. I think we all have a bit of darkness inside, and we are all trying to find a way to live with it, rather than let it consume us.Twisty Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780394202443824787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-90786106944007779652012-04-02T10:42:57.617-06:002012-04-02T10:42:57.617-06:00I like it! Wouldn't fit in the TV Digest listi...I like it! Wouldn't fit in the TV Digest listing, though.Dakota Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362266836350493000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-47506250779997415372012-04-01T17:36:00.004-06:002012-04-01T17:36:00.004-06:00I like Being Human. I don't think that the tit...I like Being Human. I don't think that the title really conveys it at all though. Maybe they should call it "Trying to figure out how to be a monster in a world of humans." Longer, but it makes better sense. :)Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08538407762824443681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-15372871086100928672012-04-01T11:58:28.323-06:002012-04-01T11:58:28.323-06:00I haven't seen Being Human, as it hasn't a...I haven't seen Being Human, as it hasn't aired over here yet, but I'd really like to watch it.Dovilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210557405904610253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-46161431583401620912012-04-01T08:16:51.567-06:002012-04-01T08:16:51.567-06:00I havent seen Being Human but Ive heard good thing...I havent seen Being Human but Ive heard good things about it! Thanks so much for the chance and thanks to Dakota for the awesome swag pack :)Natalie @ Book Lovers Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137224346386186469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-36296610065301792742012-04-01T06:57:40.754-06:002012-04-01T06:57:40.754-06:00I haven't seen the Being Human program yet.
Th...I haven't seen the Being Human program yet.<br />Thanks for the giveaway!Janhvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17396688134945032063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-66633631790852877422012-04-01T01:13:28.698-06:002012-04-01T01:13:28.698-06:00Hi Ryan, it's not a favorite show of mine but ...Hi Ryan, it's not a favorite show of mine but I wanted to write about Maliha's quest to return to her human beginnings, and the theme of the program was a good fit. Dig out Sacrifice! If you can't find it, let me know. I love your blog. ~♥~Dakota Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362266836350493000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-49737333258119053032012-04-01T01:06:11.496-06:002012-04-01T01:06:11.496-06:00I read urban fantasy, thrillers of all kinds, and ...I read urban fantasy, thrillers of all kinds, and science fiction. I used to write thrillers, but I wanted to get into "the larger world," so I moved to UF. I prefer UF that has a very fresh take on typical elements like vampires and werewolves, if they're going to be in the book. I don't go for the same old, same old.Dakota Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362266836350493000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-55816614272619253172012-04-01T01:01:35.972-06:002012-04-01T01:01:35.972-06:00You might be confused if you just watch an occasio...You might be confused if you just watch an occasional episode. Things can change fairly fast! I would suggest trying to start with the beginning of the series. Might save you time, too--if you don't like it then, you can scratch if off your list.Dakota Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362266836350493000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-51719046481119499692012-04-01T00:58:26.496-06:002012-04-01T00:58:26.496-06:00If I could choose a supernatural being, I'd wa...If I could choose a supernatural being, I'd want to choose one where I didn't have to kill people (or turn them)-- even though having all that power is tempting. What I'd worry about most is the loss of control over my life, being compelled to do things. I would choose to be a shapeshifter who could turn into various creatures and only when I wanted to, and not to do anything really bad. Sounds wimpy, huh?Dakota Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362266836350493000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-41893374837011329632012-04-01T00:53:33.731-06:002012-04-01T00:53:33.731-06:00I like this idea--it would explain a lot about the...I like this idea--it would explain a lot about the stories.Dakota Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362266836350493000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-41551034479287611602012-04-01T00:51:02.633-06:002012-04-01T00:51:02.633-06:00If I had a choice about being a supernatural creat...If I had a choice about being a supernatural creature, I would have to choose a shapeshifter with a wide variety of shapes I could turn into, and only when I wanted to. If we're talking about a paranormal ability, I'd like to be able to see the future or be a mind reader.Dakota Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362266836350493000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-2378909477181342362012-03-31T23:13:15.778-06:002012-03-31T23:13:15.778-06:00I adore your first book though haven't read th...I adore your first book though haven't read the second one. I actually think I have it around here somewhere. I can honestly say I havne't watched the show, only because I watched a few episodes of English version and didn't care for it much.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-80781370019579244122012-03-31T21:26:16.174-06:002012-03-31T21:26:16.174-06:00Hi Dakota! Thanks for the giveaway! Which genre do...Hi Dakota! Thanks for the giveaway! Which genre do you enjoy reading most?Kaci Verdunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459352081463623950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-32904509058827677032012-03-31T19:02:27.341-06:002012-03-31T19:02:27.341-06:00I've been seeing this giveaway everywhere and ...I've been seeing this giveaway everywhere and I'm dying to win this prize. I'm actually obsessed with reusable bags and totes (and books too, of course). Congrats on the new release. Looking forward to reading the whole series. <br /><br />I've only scene of few minutes of a few episodes of Being Human. I didn't catch the premiere of the series and I can only watch TV that I've scene from the beginning. Since I can't answer your question, I'll ask one. Do you think you can watch a few episodes here and there, or is better to watch the whole series, right from the start?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651686463547470191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-17272269426441733532012-03-31T18:58:21.387-06:002012-03-31T18:58:21.387-06:00I've never seen it. Here's a question for ...I've never seen it. Here's a question for you though. If you could choose between being a vampire, werewolf or other supernatural being, which would you choose and why? Thanks for the giveaway!Amanda Grinsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08486052571995903905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-34253884089117855192012-03-31T15:08:48.055-06:002012-03-31T15:08:48.055-06:00I just love this show being human i was the usa o...I just love this show being human i was the usa one.i started watching it sence the 1 st season...it one of the best shows on tv ...i think that they are all trying to come to term as to who they are now. and that they all wish they could have their lifes back the way it used to be before all of this has happen to them.sparklejewelsp59@yahoo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483100119811946067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-40213203591531100962012-03-31T08:35:18.216-06:002012-03-31T08:35:18.216-06:00I don't humanity is really the main theme of B...I don't humanity is really the main theme of Being Human. A lot is about coming to terms with who you are. And I saw an interview with Sam Witwer (sp?) where he describe Aiden not as a vampire but someone trying to overcome addiction, and I think that is totally true.Rickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05108470370944541128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-91072181825383067852012-03-31T07:53:10.527-06:002012-03-31T07:53:10.527-06:00I would say that there are times where Being Human...I would say that there are times where Being Human seems like a quest for finding humanity and times where it seems like letting go of humanity. <br /><br />Thanks so much for the giveaway!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878114727242890959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-31755196415678062172012-03-31T07:22:07.746-06:002012-03-31T07:22:07.746-06:00Great giveaway Thank youGreat giveaway Thank youStacyUFIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05964112387522140747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-70145486460951070222012-03-31T02:06:45.784-06:002012-03-31T02:06:45.784-06:00Since I live in Denmark, I haven't seen Being ...Since I live in Denmark, I haven't seen Being Human. >.> It sounds funny and interesting and I would like to watch it some day. (: Maybe I could find an episode or two on the internet. *Loves the person, who have invented the internet. (Bill Gates, maybe?)*<br /><br />Uhmm.. my question is.. Dakota, if you could choose of being another.. unnatural creature, what would it be and why? (:<br /><br />By the way thank you for this amazing giveaway! :D If I win, I could practice my english by reading the books. :3 <br /><br />And sorry, if my english is not understandable. :sLis L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05385999522647476900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-59034028993874631582012-03-30T22:37:01.972-06:002012-03-30T22:37:01.972-06:00I haven't seen Being Human, although I was int...I haven't seen Being Human, although I was intrigued when I saw an ad for it ages ago. I'm very absent minded, I make plans to watch these type of things when I see the ad and then forget all about it until it's halfway through the season and I have no idea what's going on :S. Great post, I'd so be excited if I won this!<br /><br />kate1485 at hotmail.comJasmine1485https://www.blogger.com/profile/12233709216697268177noreply@blogger.com