tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26974492.post1654945018577473191..comments2024-03-28T18:54:13.800-04:00Comments on alien romances: Humorous Horror?Rowena Cherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11839386556697211986noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26974492.post-79505960429922231842014-08-21T16:46:20.889-04:002014-08-21T16:46:20.889-04:00Lots of urban fantasy uses a snarky or funny viewp...Lots of urban fantasy uses a snarky or funny viewpoint character who face horrific threats. <br /><br />Darynda Jones' "Grim Reaper" series is one of the lightest although subjects include child abuse, rape, and the coming Apocalypse. Sometimes, it works. Sometimes, it doesn't.<br /><br />Heck, even the "Dresden Files" at its darkest has Harry's smart mouth.Marilynn Byerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720129999636676998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26974492.post-49268459934597022282014-08-21T12:46:01.685-04:002014-08-21T12:46:01.685-04:00So does Jeff Strand. I've read only one of his...So does Jeff Strand. I've read only one of his novels. It was funny, but as with the other examples I mentioned, I don't remember thinking it was scary. The humor distances the reader from the immersion in the character's plight that produces fear. I'm aware of Konrath, but I haven't read his work.Margaret Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293021955480708191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26974492.post-23021245644074565722014-08-21T09:19:58.989-04:002014-08-21T09:19:58.989-04:00JA Konrath specializes in humorous horror.JA Konrath specializes in humorous horror.rowena cherrynoreply@blogger.com