Reduced to writing thrillers - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T12:41:31Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:129619?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A130964&feed=yes&xn_auth=nogulp. good point. it's insura…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-17:537324:Comment:1314962008-03-17T07:02:32.537Zcarole gillhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
gulp. good point. it's insurance then.
gulp. good point. it's insurance then. Actually, I found little diff…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-16:537324:Comment:1312852008-03-16T14:45:39.091ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Actually, I found little difference in Banville's Edgar-nominated mystery and his literary novels. Hmm, I may be applying a higher standard to mysteries here. :)<br />
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A lot of authors change names because the failure of one series makes it impossible for them to sell another book. (a cheery note!)
Actually, I found little difference in Banville's Edgar-nominated mystery and his literary novels. Hmm, I may be applying a higher standard to mysteries here. :)<br />
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A lot of authors change names because the failure of one series makes it impossible for them to sell another book. (a cheery note!) There's yet another reason fo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-16:537324:Comment:1312562008-03-16T11:13:06.675ZJim Graciehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JimGracie
There's yet another reason for using a <i>nom du ordinateur</i>. I am also a travel writer, and at one time was so prolific (he said modestly), magazines were using three of my stories in the one edition. So I had to use two pseudonyms. One of them stuck, and I still also write under that name as well as my own.<br />
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As far as Brady is concerned, she is totally right to sue if she was affected by fumes. However, as far as I can remember, she did state in court that the effects of the fumes stopped…
There's yet another reason for using a <i>nom du ordinateur</i>. I am also a travel writer, and at one time was so prolific (he said modestly), magazines were using three of my stories in the one edition. So I had to use two pseudonyms. One of them stuck, and I still also write under that name as well as my own.<br />
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As far as Brady is concerned, she is totally right to sue if she was affected by fumes. However, as far as I can remember, she did state in court that the effects of the fumes stopped her working on her literary novel, but not her thriller. There is a clear implication there, in my mind. that's true. Ellroy is such a…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-16:537324:Comment:1312422008-03-16T09:38:37.539Zcarole gillhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
that's true. Ellroy is such an original. but couldn't someone use a pseudonym because they don't want people to know they wrote in a certain genre. Like i often wonder how many writers may occasionally write in genres they'd be less than thrilled to have people know they wrote in!
that's true. Ellroy is such an original. but couldn't someone use a pseudonym because they don't want people to know they wrote in a certain genre. Like i often wonder how many writers may occasionally write in genres they'd be less than thrilled to have people know they wrote in! I think people use pseudonym'…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-15:537324:Comment:1310152008-03-15T20:09:15.251ZDante O'Donnellhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DanteODonnell
I think people use pseudonym's because they're in danger of being "typed" as a particular kind of writer. People have expectations regarding books by a given author--infact, in most cases if they could be hypnotised they'd probably love to read the same book again. If you look at the prose style of someone like James Ellroy then I'd argue there's an individual who's taking the genre forward & not just cashing cheques. Someone who's willing to lose readers by altering their style is…
I think people use pseudonym's because they're in danger of being "typed" as a particular kind of writer. People have expectations regarding books by a given author--infact, in most cases if they could be hypnotised they'd probably love to read the same book again. If you look at the prose style of someone like James Ellroy then I'd argue there's an individual who's taking the genre forward & not just cashing cheques. Someone who's willing to lose readers by altering their style is brave--why kill the goose that laid the golden egg? Good to know. I see what you…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-15:537324:Comment:1309642008-03-15T17:55:57.461Zcarole gillhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
Good to know. I see what you mean. Thanks. I did't think of that. I'd like to call myself Ed McBain but I don't suppose it would work!
Good to know. I see what you mean. Thanks. I did't think of that. I'd like to call myself Ed McBain but I don't suppose it would work! Actually, there's a long trad…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-15:537324:Comment:1309622008-03-15T17:53:58.470ZAngiehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/slackerwriter
Actually, there's a long tradition of writers using pseudonyms in crime fiction and not because they feel particularly ashamed or embarrassed about what they are producing. Some contemporary writers do this either because a) it's fun or b) as a way to keep different branches or styles of their writing distinct. This last can be helpful in the current publishing state of hyper-marketing awareness.<br />
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Banville has been particularly ambivalent about his crime fiction books and does seem to think…
Actually, there's a long tradition of writers using pseudonyms in crime fiction and not because they feel particularly ashamed or embarrassed about what they are producing. Some contemporary writers do this either because a) it's fun or b) as a way to keep different branches or styles of their writing distinct. This last can be helpful in the current publishing state of hyper-marketing awareness.<br />
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Banville has been particularly ambivalent about his crime fiction books and does seem to think they are somehow inferior to his 'literary' work. That's not terribly common across the history of the genre and those who use/d pen names, though. as always, you raise a good p…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-15:537324:Comment:1309002008-03-15T09:20:09.239Zcarole gillhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
as always, you raise a good point. I didn't think of the stuff by formula. too right. and as for using a pseudonym when writing crime fiction-not exactly admirable or heroic.
as always, you raise a good point. I didn't think of the stuff by formula. too right. and as for using a pseudonym when writing crime fiction-not exactly admirable or heroic. Crime fiction could be a grea…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-14:537324:Comment:1308152008-03-14T21:48:20.674ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Crime fiction could be a great deal better if people didn't write formula to turn out 3 or 4 titles a year. Some crime fiction is as strong as the better literary fiction.<br />
However, I don't think John Banville should write mysteries. Besides, I don't much like it that he uses a pseudonym when he does.
Crime fiction could be a great deal better if people didn't write formula to turn out 3 or 4 titles a year. Some crime fiction is as strong as the better literary fiction.<br />
However, I don't think John Banville should write mysteries. Besides, I don't much like it that he uses a pseudonym when he does. And yet she's still disdainfu…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-14:537324:Comment:1307952008-03-14T19:55:14.198Zcarole gillhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
And yet she's still disdainful! I suppose looking down on something is a sport rather enjoyed by a lot of so-called intellectuals. Yawn. I happen to think that crime fiction (even historical c.f.), reflects the world we all live in. and weaving a plot with twists and suprises is far from easy. who cares, we don't need the snobs. Let them curl up with "the great works of literarure," while the rest of us have fun reading and writing!
And yet she's still disdainful! I suppose looking down on something is a sport rather enjoyed by a lot of so-called intellectuals. Yawn. I happen to think that crime fiction (even historical c.f.), reflects the world we all live in. and weaving a plot with twists and suprises is far from easy. who cares, we don't need the snobs. Let them curl up with "the great works of literarure," while the rest of us have fun reading and writing!