All Discussions Tagged 'suspense' - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T05:26:26Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=suspense&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCrow Laketag:crimespace.ning.com,2017-02-26:537324:Topic:4216242017-02-26T07:57:03.941ZConrad Luznarhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ConradLuznar
<p>My second book is titled "Crow Lake"; a fairly short book of 112 pages that you may find is a fun read.</p>
<p> CROW LAKE by Conrad Luznar</p>
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<h3 class="western"><i>Trouble at the lake.</i></h3>
<p>A young park ranger falls for a young lady at Crow Lake; but their romance is interrupted when animals and people start to disappear.</p>
<h3 class="western">˃˃˃ A Peaceful lake has a big problem.</h3>
<p>Quiet Crow Lake is awakened with a big problem. They have to call in a state…</p>
<p>My second book is titled "Crow Lake"; a fairly short book of 112 pages that you may find is a fun read.</p>
<p> CROW LAKE by Conrad Luznar</p>
<p></p>
<h3 class="western"><i>Trouble at the lake.</i></h3>
<p>A young park ranger falls for a young lady at Crow Lake; but their romance is interrupted when animals and people start to disappear.</p>
<h3 class="western">˃˃˃ A Peaceful lake has a big problem.</h3>
<p>Quiet Crow Lake is awakened with a big problem. They have to call in a state authority and others to help solve it. But the biggest help comes from a local fisherman.</p>
<h3 class="western">˃˃˃ There is a love story here, but also a bit of terror.</h3>
<p>Young love is great; but not when danger gets in the way.</p>
<p>Available as Paperback plus KINDLE and NOOK</p> Stand Alone vs. Series Novelstag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-07:537324:Topic:3177222011-10-07T16:56:25.470ZPatricia Gligorhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/pgligor
When I conceived the idea for my first mystery/suspense novel, <i>Mixed Messages</i>, my goal was to write a stand alone novel. I planned to introduce and develop my characters, tell their story and, by the end of the book, tie up any loose ends, leaving the reader satisfied. My plan is still basically the same but my goal has changed.<br></br>
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As I got further and further into writing my novel, I realized that, for various reasons, I didn't want to say "goodbye" to my characters; they had…
When I conceived the idea for my first mystery/suspense novel, <i>Mixed Messages</i>, my goal was to write a stand alone novel. I planned to introduce and develop my characters, tell their story and, by the end of the book, tie up any loose ends, leaving the reader satisfied. My plan is still basically the same but my goal has changed.<br/>
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As I got further and further into writing my novel, I realized that, for various reasons, I didn't want to say "goodbye" to my characters; they had more to say and do. So, I decided to write a sequel, <i>Unfinished Business</i>. I'm now in the early stages of plotting the third novel in the series. My characters refuse to let me go.<br/>
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While I've read and enjoyed many stand alone novels, I've found that they often leave me wanting more; I want to know where the story and the characters go from there. I love reading mystery series because I like getting to know the characters and following them from book to book. For example, I eagerly await <i>V is for Vengeance</i> by Sue Grafton. I will be sad when I finish reading the last in the A-Z series because Kinsey Millhone has become almost like a friend to me, as have some of Sue's other characters. Also, I've recently read <i>Scared Stiff</i> by Annelise Ryan and I'm eager to read the other books in her series. Her main character, Mattie Winston, is absolutely hilarious; I laughed out loud as I read. And, there are so many others.<br/>
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I realize that stating that my characters won't let me go may sound silly to anyone who doesn't write fiction but I'm convinced that other writers get it. The proof of that, I think, is in the publication of so many series. While authors like Sue Grafton sign on from the start to write a series, I believe that many others find themselves in the same position that I did. The first novel is finished but the characters are begging for a second book to be written. And a third. . . .<br/> Mysteries are best in the first or third omniscient voice?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-19:537324:Topic:2424062010-07-19T20:47:22.358ZBenoit AKoahttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenoitAKoa
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">In my reading group, there has developed a school of thought that claims that the best ever mysteries are in the first voice, private PI type thingy. Personally, I go with PD James, Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Their Third voice omniscient has produce far more intriguing plots than any other. I also think the best Thrillers and suspense novels are in the…</font></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">In my reading group, there has developed a school of thought that claims that the best ever mysteries are in the first voice, private PI type thingy. Personally, I go with PD James, Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Their Third voice omniscient has produce far more intriguing plots than any other. I also think the best Thrillers and suspense novels are in the third voice, Silence of the Lambs, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Frankenstein, and the like. This may be a matter or preference, but I am sensing there is something to it. What do you think?</font></p> First Chapter of My Work-In-Progresstag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-01-19:537324:Topic:2248632010-01-19T19:10:26.710ZA. C. Ellishttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/acellis
The first chapter of my work-in-progress, <b>Hollow Point</b>, is posted at <a href="http://www.writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/1637621-Hollow-Point---Chapter-1">http://www.writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/1637621-Hollow-Point---Chapter-1</a><br />
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Take a look and let me know what you think.
The first chapter of my work-in-progress, <b>Hollow Point</b>, is posted at <a href="http://www.writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/1637621-Hollow-Point---Chapter-1">http://www.writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/1637621-Hollow-Point---Chapter-1</a><br />
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Take a look and let me know what you think.