tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post1104116514739642502..comments2023-08-24T03:59:58.282-05:00Comments on JoJosBookCorner: Blog Bash Day 11 with Laurie London + GiveawayJoJosBookCornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16927431454854058535noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-61298991754512698762011-08-30T17:34:56.236-05:002011-08-30T17:34:56.236-05:00Can't think of a specific scariest setting, bu...Can't think of a specific scariest setting, but usually, what makes the setting scary is the way its described along with the suspense and tension in the story.<br /><br />chibipooh(at)gmail(dot)comwinniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572247688497515974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-60596491937670247082011-08-20T00:48:20.657-05:002011-08-20T00:48:20.657-05:00Okay - I have to say there is not really a scary s...Okay - I have to say there is not really a scary setting that creeps me out as so many of the creepy things do not really care about the setting. They will show up in grandmas living room just as easily as the morgue LOL In the meantime I will be the first, I love this chile recipe. I make one similar with the difference being use of cilantro instead of the basil and if there are good fresh Denise Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17743337429214149474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-86590423851687263412011-08-18T21:35:06.114-05:002011-08-18T21:35:06.114-05:00I can't think of anything that I read that sca...I can't think of anything that I read that scares me. I am however a little afraid of cemeteries at night.<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway!<br />beckerjo at verizon dot netJoAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05506877820618987609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-60080327539534729072011-08-17T09:38:28.415-05:002011-08-17T09:38:28.415-05:00I just recently won a copy of Laurie's book an...I just recently won a copy of Laurie's book and can't wait to read it. They sound terrific!Texas Book Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083422956218281154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-35138429690141851352011-08-16T11:56:59.244-05:002011-08-16T11:56:59.244-05:00I haven't read any books where the setting fre...I haven't read any books where the setting freaks me out. The "bad guys" freak me out more.<br /><br />sariahwalters at gmail dot comSariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850521149282136776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-40859050629354236522011-08-16T10:30:55.904-05:002011-08-16T10:30:55.904-05:00Oh wow, I'm sort of creeped out reading about ...Oh wow, I'm sort of creeped out reading about all the settings that freak you out. I'm familiar with some of them, but not all. <br /><br />I'm laughing here...I don't think anyone commented on the recipe. I know where your loyalties lie...hot guys and books! LOLLaurie Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953540926553154310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-32821128039917374802011-08-16T10:20:18.615-05:002011-08-16T10:20:18.615-05:00I would have to say Rose Red. I am not sure I wan...I would have to say Rose Red. I am not sure I want to visit it though. People tend to disappear once they enter the house. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.comTore923https://www.blogger.com/profile/11560954856511496425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-14614985977331880972011-08-16T09:24:56.903-05:002011-08-16T09:24:56.903-05:00He is HOT! I never saw him before but he works fo...He is HOT! I never saw him before but he works for me.<br /><br />One of the scariest settings for me was the basement/room of Shiloh Walker's THE MISSING.<br /><br />vsloboda(at)gmail(dot)comVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12151925613539384949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-28952650701323949752011-08-16T03:46:08.400-05:002011-08-16T03:46:08.400-05:00I can't think of one specific scene in a book ...I can't think of one specific scene in a book but anything to do with Mice will do me in, lock me in place and scare the fright right out of me. A phobia, I know. My family thinks it's cute because I'd probably take on a burly boxer to defend my family but Mice unravel me. :)<br />Carol L<br />Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) comCarol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-13696943558820164542011-08-16T00:05:39.593-05:002011-08-16T00:05:39.593-05:00For me the creepiest setting was also slightly con...For me the creepiest setting was also slightly confusing. It was like in a dream or something were nothing made sense and all the deformed monsters were everywere and I would never EVER want t end up there if it were real.<br />Great giveaway!<br /><br />ruby95660[at]yahoo[dot]comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-1223442617190321902011-08-15T23:53:17.998-05:002011-08-15T23:53:17.998-05:00I have read plenty of books with creepy or scary s...I have read plenty of books with creepy or scary settings... but the one that made my skin crawl was in J.R. Ward's (Rev's book) when Rev was covered in scorpions and such. Also, Kresley Cole's (Conrad's book) when Naomi wakes up in a coffin with bugs and stuff- EWW. Thanks for the giveaway!<br />west.danielle.r(at)gmail(dot)comDanielle Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702995966915627462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-8003756733268510022011-08-15T20:57:20.631-05:002011-08-15T20:57:20.631-05:00One of the scariest settings I've read about i...One of the scariest settings I've read about is the dystopian setting of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It's not scary because of monsters and paranormal creatures. It's scary because it shows how evil humans can become in an effort to maintain power.<br /><br />angeldream3[AT]gmail[DOT]comAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14511624999193943230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-2719337272711182072011-08-15T20:46:26.848-05:002011-08-15T20:46:26.848-05:00Speaking of J.R. Ward, I'd say my creepiest pl...Speaking of J.R. Ward, I'd say my creepiest place in a book has to be the Symphath colony in Lover Avenged. That sweet little farmhouse masking a freaky colony of Symphaths *shivers*. Also, I totally agree on the original Fright Night - it's one of my absolute faves and Chris Sarandon was a seriously sexy vamp!<br />josiecatx(at)verizon(dot)netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-47066306318472690872011-08-15T19:03:11.887-05:002011-08-15T19:03:11.887-05:00I know I have read some pretty scary books but I c...I know I have read some pretty scary books but I can't think of any of the names right now. Karen Rose has some really creepy killers but they don't scare my pants off. My favorite creepy killer of all times is from the movie The Hitcher. Rutger Hauer is amazing! I have seen it at least 20 times and it creeps me out every time!<br />jepebATverizonDOTnetJen B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04737375224830943067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-71192474224447724632011-08-15T18:21:24.267-05:002011-08-15T18:21:24.267-05:00I think the scariest settings in a book are haunte...I think the scariest settings in a book are haunted houses or places. The latest book I've read with that type of setting is The Darkest Heart by Thea Devine. The main character, Senna, lived in a mysterious home. I toured a potentially haunted house in Louisiana. I find eerie homes to be very intriguing!!! I think it's the whole mystery of the unknown!! I wouldn't live in one thoughjfort357https://www.blogger.com/profile/17192655306232371084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-19653413473627283982011-08-15T18:01:04.444-05:002011-08-15T18:01:04.444-05:00In Intensity while the serial killer is killing th...In Intensity while the serial killer is killing the family the friend is hiding under the bed... This scared the crap out of me and is by far the scariest place ever! To be wondering if you're going to get "caught" - horrifying - and i visit under my bed frequently :)samantha.thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11802796124040441375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-27348475282983684602011-08-15T17:47:10.653-05:002011-08-15T17:47:10.653-05:00Q: "What is the scariest setting you’ve ever ...Q: "What is the scariest setting you’ve ever read in a book? If it was a real place, would you ever want to visit it?<br />A: There's just too many to choose from in all the vampire books I've read really and I don't think I'd ever personally want to get stuck in any of them by myself. =)<br /><br />Valerie Long ( just.val.1974@gmail.com )Scorpio1974https://www.blogger.com/profile/02494474736438097064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-67806934241357891462011-08-15T17:14:18.441-05:002011-08-15T17:14:18.441-05:00I'd have to say the scariest setting was in Th...I'd have to say the scariest setting was in The Shining by Stephen King. The setting and the people were pretty scary in that book. I definitely would not want to visit!<br /><br />TOPSAIL246(at)aol(dot)comannalisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716147005742855620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-2824685302688909982011-08-15T16:23:40.950-05:002011-08-15T16:23:40.950-05:00I can't think of a book setting that was truly...I can't think of a book setting that was truly scary, it's more the bad guy. If he's really bad, any place can be scary. In real life, attics make me uneasy or being alone in someone else's house.<br /><br />acm05atjuno.comAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747079254596095418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-22312197320977841792011-08-15T15:58:38.941-05:002011-08-15T15:58:38.941-05:00The last scary setting was in "Don't Brea...The last scary setting was in "Don't Breathe a Word" by Jennifer McMahon. I'm not sure if the town was real but it was quiet, eerie, small and isolated. It didn't help that the few people encountered all seemed off...It's the small, quiet towns sparse of life that gets me everytime.<br /><br />Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)comNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975459094094828798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-77330426175499120102011-08-15T15:26:46.704-05:002011-08-15T15:26:46.704-05:00I have not been to a town the creeps me out,but ev...I have not been to a town the creeps me out,but every house I have lived in there has been a room that I just can't be in by myself. I don't know why that is. These rooms just give me the willies ya know. I have had books scare me. Kay Hooper's Bishop series and Nora Roberts Divine Evil. As much as I get the chills from them, I sure do reread them a lot....LOL<br /><br />koonie2888 atMichelle Bledsoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579466511006695297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-88858404397234556492011-08-15T13:34:53.473-05:002011-08-15T13:34:53.473-05:00The creepiest was where Salem's Lot took place...The creepiest was where Salem's Lot took place. And if I had to visit it, it would have to be during the day with the sun bright overhead and me speeding though the town. I like to read about places and vampires but not actually see them. Although for creepy towns Stephen King is good at them. I just feel terrible for all the people that live in Castle Rock. By know they really should donnashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15468804026216474775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-69936543485979076442011-08-15T13:23:41.050-05:002011-08-15T13:23:41.050-05:00Thanks, Raonaid! I hadn't heard of him either,...Thanks, Raonaid! I hadn't heard of him either, but when I saw that ad, I hunted him down. LOL<br /><br />Pam, those freak me out too. When my inlaws were first married, they lived in an apartment over a funeral home. In exchange for cheap rent, they had to open the garage door after hours when a dead body came in. Can you imagine? *shivers*Laurie Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953540926553154310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-17639682694009010392011-08-15T13:17:39.300-05:002011-08-15T13:17:39.300-05:00Ack, Darcy! That's freaky. I live in Seattle a...Ack, Darcy! That's freaky. I live in Seattle and I totally remember that. You want to hear another freaky story? My grandmother met Ted Bundy when she was a legal secretary and she thought he was such a nice young man. Wanted to introduce her daughter (my aunt) to him. <br /><br />There are books written about the Green River Killer, too, but I can't read them for the very same reason as Laurie Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953540926553154310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754723103765990170.post-66644795973564927962011-08-15T12:51:10.000-05:002011-08-15T12:51:10.000-05:00Places don't scare me usually its just the peo...Places don't scare me usually its just the people in them. But something about funeral homes after dark just squick me out. lol<br />scrtsbpal at yahoo dot comPamkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880471140530575964noreply@blogger.com