What draws you to an author?

[ipekbunsal]

If the author can draw me into his&her books it is mostly what draws me to them. If they draw me to their time (like a 500 years ago) then it is perfect too.

[stoppoppingtheP]

The theme of the books they write. For example, if they write about Italian family life and love, I will definitely take note of the authors name and look for other books by her/him.

[RJohnReves]

Initially it is genre based. Then it is the authors style that keeps me. Or doesn't keep me as the case may be.

[Thomas Tham]

The plot really. In my opinion anyone who can dream up or think up a very interesting plot that keeps me wanting for more is a very good author.

[dirtsmithy11]

Vivid, imaginative descriptions with enough space between the lines to allow for ones own wheels to turn. A good writer can make an epic or a short story out of a colony of mold. It's all about structure and flow. And in the end it's about entertainment!

[skyfallDancer]

I like recommending authors with quirky, unique writing styles. I also find myself clinging to high fantasy authors.

[Helga_]

At first I was gonna post along the lines of, "I don't think I have an eye for authors to have certain criteria to judge them with. At least, not yet." Then again, I started thinking about some of the books or authors (even though I'd never read one book by them) that really moved me. It became a lot easier to come up with my answer:

I usually go for authors who have the guts to be different. It's all about self-expression baby Well, to me, reading has a lot to do with escapism. Probably that's why I'm willing to be open to "unorthodox" authors. Sometimes, I just try a certain book by a certain writer just because s/he's considered unique, but in a good way.

[allesha]

If I really like one of their books, I will come back for more they have written.

[Alden Loveshade]

What draws me to an author initially varies tremendously. What primarily keeps me is an author who makes me think things I've never thought before.

[book_first_love]

Genre initially. I am partial to mystery and suspense books. But then follow the author mostly.

[Court-27]

I love an author whose first sentence captures me and never let's me go. I like to relate to their story and really live the book through the eyes of the characters.

[cdisenberg]

Re: What draws you to an author?

Plot and vivid characters. Also, the way the author transitions through his/her scenes or chapters. I always like a good antagonist in a book, as well. If I can get hooked in the first couple of paragraphs then I know I'm in a good book!

[kthiemann]

the style of writing would be my major "turn-on" for a writer, if it's easy to read but still colorful i will read every book written by the author.

[[meadowlark]]

Intelligence and passion draw me to an author. I can read any book, and genre, but truly well-written books are always gems in my opinion.

[MichaelMcManus]

With me it is storytelling. Pat Conroy could write about a chess game, and I would probably find it fascinating. M. L. Stedman is another such writer. The way she turns a phrase and her insight into the characters really grabs me. Even if the plot does not move like a jackrabbit, with these authors I just don't care. I am enjoying the artful telling of the tail.