Reclaiming The Angel's Share - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T13:04:13Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/reclaiming-the-angel-s-share?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A358669&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe 18th Scroll is on Amazon.…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-23:537324:Comment:3589922012-10-23T15:19:44.058ZBrian Hoffmanhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BrianHoffman
<p>The 18th Scroll is on Amazon. I'm starting a new one for NaMo whatever. I Google Novel in November to find the site. This book is called Finley's Confession.</p>
<p>The 18th Scroll is on Amazon. I'm starting a new one for NaMo whatever. I Google Novel in November to find the site. This book is called Finley's Confession.</p> Say no more...
You'll need a…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-22:537324:Comment:3586102012-10-22T14:55:17.407ZRobert Harthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RobertHart
<p>Say no more...</p>
<p>You'll need a smashwords account, but it's free. When you've signed up, search 'City of Pigs', click the 'Buy Now' button, then enter the coupon code: XK89H. The coupon is valid until the 22nd of November. Hope you like it.</p>
<p>I'm getting a new Kobo in a week or two. I'll check your book out when I get that sorted out.</p>
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<p>Say no more...</p>
<p>You'll need a smashwords account, but it's free. When you've signed up, search 'City of Pigs', click the 'Buy Now' button, then enter the coupon code: XK89H. The coupon is valid until the 22nd of November. Hope you like it.</p>
<p>I'm getting a new Kobo in a week or two. I'll check your book out when I get that sorted out.</p>
<p>R</p> Wow, that sounds great. I che…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-19:537324:Comment:3586692012-10-19T19:17:22.089ZChris Fitzgeraldhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ChrisFitzgerald
Wow, that sounds great. I checked out the synopsis and would be keen to have a read.
Wow, that sounds great. I checked out the synopsis and would be keen to have a read. Thanks for the insight. I act…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-19:537324:Comment:3584702012-10-19T19:16:40.192ZChris Fitzgeraldhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ChrisFitzgerald
Thanks for the insight. I actually own the book you mention and it became something of a bible to me while I was drawing up a plan for RTAS.<br />
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What novels have you written?
Thanks for the insight. I actually own the book you mention and it became something of a bible to me while I was drawing up a plan for RTAS.<br />
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What novels have you written? When I create a new character…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-19:537324:Comment:3586662012-10-19T16:39:49.726ZBrian Hoffmanhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BrianHoffman
<p>When I create a new character that is going to have a material impact on the story, I begin by creating as complete a "person" as I can. That means, I write a biography, sometimes short and sometimes longer, and I spent time walking around in that character learning how they react and when they might take action. It's being an actor. For a writer, it is okay to do but don't tell anyone, you might end up in a local luny bin.</p>
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<p>Then the plot rolls out separately. Now to answer…</p>
<p>When I create a new character that is going to have a material impact on the story, I begin by creating as complete a "person" as I can. That means, I write a biography, sometimes short and sometimes longer, and I spent time walking around in that character learning how they react and when they might take action. It's being an actor. For a writer, it is okay to do but don't tell anyone, you might end up in a local luny bin.</p>
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<p>Then the plot rolls out separately. Now to answer your question directly: Let the character clash with the plot. I highly recommend James Scott Bell's book <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Plot-Structure-Techniques-Exercises-Crafting/dp/158297294X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1350664716&sr=1-1&keywords=james+scott+bell" target="_blank">Plot and Structure</a>.</p> Hi Chris,
It sounds like you…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-19:537324:Comment:3586612012-10-19T14:49:48.324ZRobert Harthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RobertHart
<p>Hi Chris,</p>
<p>It sounds like you and I are ploughing the same field. I've recently published a dystopian future/noir called 'City of Pigs'. I publish through Smashwords because I don't like Amazon's exclusivity clauses, but that's just me. Let me know if you want a free copy of any of my books. I can give you coupon codes so you can download for free.</p>
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<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Hi Chris,</p>
<p>It sounds like you and I are ploughing the same field. I've recently published a dystopian future/noir called 'City of Pigs'. I publish through Smashwords because I don't like Amazon's exclusivity clauses, but that's just me. Let me know if you want a free copy of any of my books. I can give you coupon codes so you can download for free.</p>
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<p>Good luck!</p> Well, don't feel bad. I have…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-19:537324:Comment:3585742012-10-19T13:56:29.654ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Well, don't feel bad. I have the reverse problem. Books doing well here, but hardly selling in the UK. Sometimes it takes a while for a series to catch on. Sadly, we don't command the publicity machines the big publishing houses have.</p>
<p>Well, don't feel bad. I have the reverse problem. Books doing well here, but hardly selling in the UK. Sometimes it takes a while for a series to catch on. Sadly, we don't command the publicity machines the big publishing houses have.</p> I think my books are unique i…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-19:537324:Comment:3585702012-10-19T08:48:00.791ZChris Fitzgeraldhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ChrisFitzgerald
I think my books are unique in the fact I've taken the 1930s hard-boiled private eye genre and set them in a dystopian future Manchester (UK). They're available for digital download on Amazon, if you want to check them out? I've enjoyed success with UK sales but sadly not in the US.<br />
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How are your books doing?
I think my books are unique in the fact I've taken the 1930s hard-boiled private eye genre and set them in a dystopian future Manchester (UK). They're available for digital download on Amazon, if you want to check them out? I've enjoyed success with UK sales but sadly not in the US.<br />
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How are your books doing? Welcome, Chris. What Dana sa…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-18:537324:Comment:3587582012-10-18T20:49:12.196ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Welcome, Chris. What Dana said. In what way are your books unique?</p>
<p>Welcome, Chris. What Dana said. In what way are your books unique?</p> This is the place. Ask questi…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-18:537324:Comment:3587552012-10-18T20:07:02.318ZDana Kinghttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DanaKing
<p>This is the place. Ask questions calculated to prompt responses and there are people here who will be happy to discuss (and joust) with you.</p>
<p>This is the place. Ask questions calculated to prompt responses and there are people here who will be happy to discuss (and joust) with you.</p>