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Stop that Story!
Poor character development. If the characters lack the flaws and traits, joys and pains that make people individuals, no matter how good the plot, I'll put the book down. As for the self-published...
Replied Nov 27
Writers Meeting Readers
If I understand this correctly, one of the questions is how do we build a better awareness of CrimeSpace authors and expand our readership? Rather than the e-Zine will the Ning functionality allow ...
Replied Nov 2
how soon to kill the first one?
Hi Lisa, Along Came A Fifer - is the name of the book. There is a murder that is an element of the plot. It is suggested at in the first couple of chapters but it gets revealed by surprise later on...
Replied Nov 1
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Great cover, B.R. It puts a nice hard edge on the title.
Mike
Poor character development. If the characters lack the flaws and traits, joys and pains that make people individuals, no matter how good the plot, I'll put the book down.
As for the self-published vs newbie- I would hope if someone felt strongly ...
What a delightful story, Minerva. Very well staged and the characters were very believable. You even captured all the subtle nuances between a wife and sports fanatic husband- it gave the family dimension. First rate.
Mike
Hi, Michael, as a lover of art, music and mystery, this trailer really appeals to me. It draws me in with the old-style London & Paris connection. Well done. I'll add this book to my future-buy list for sure!
Hi Tina, I did all the background artwork for the trailer (including the painting of "The Fifer") and assembled it in iMovie on my MAC. They only thing I purchased was the music - The Music Bakery.
Thanks, B.R. To answer your question, yes. Besides doing the artwork I put the trailer together in iMovie on my MAC. What a great program.
Wow. This is excellent. Really excellent. Did you create this, Michael?
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- About Me:
- I’m the creator of the East London Adventurers Club mystery series and a classically trained artist. I've been painting for over 30 years, having done numerous commissions, illustrations for national products and co-authored and illustrated a children's book. Writing was always something I enjoyed doing, but never had the opportunity to pursue seriously until recently. By combining my creative talents with a passion for art and antiquities, I conceived the fictional world of the East London Adventurers Club.
- I Am A:
- Reader, Writer
- Books And Authors I Like:
- The Jessie Stone series by Robert B. Parker, Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope and any of the Agatha Christie books.
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- I find all of the DC and Marvel Comic movies very entertaining. I don't watch much TV but I do like NCIS.
My new mystery has been released!
Title: ALONG CAME A FIFER
Author: R. Michael Phillips
Publisher: Asylett Press
ISBN; 1-934337-62-5 Print
ISBN: 1-934337-61-7 eBook
Publication date: July 2009
Genre: Mystery
Website: www.eastlondonadventurersclub.com
Amazon link: Along Came A Fifer
eBook available on Fictionwise
Description: Ernie Bisquets is a London pickpocket, who put his hand in a pocket and pulled out a murder.
Author: R. Michael Phillips
Publisher: Asylett Press
ISBN; 1-934337-62-5 Print
ISBN: 1-934337-61-7 eBook
Publication date: July 2009
Genre: Mystery
Website: www.eastlondonadventurersclub.com
Amazon link: Along Came A Fifer
eBook available on Fictionwise
Description: Ernie Bisquets is a London pickpocket, who put his hand in a pocket and pulled out a murder.
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Comment Wall (19 comments)
- At 2:12pm on November 24, 2009,
Tina C. said…
- Mike, I'll have to see about getting you on my group's book discussion list. I believe we're covered 'til Jan. or Feb. 2010 but should be open after that. I'll let you know...as well as other authors here.
- At 5:30pm on November 11, 2009,
Tina C. said…
- Great trailer, Mike. You did a fantastic job on it. BTW, what time of year does your story take place?
- At 5:19pm on November 11, 2009,
Tina C. said…
- Sounds intriguing, Mike. I will check it out.
Having trouble e-mail reply. Hope this sends okay.
- At 11:34pm on November 10, 2009,
Linda S. Prather said…
- Thanks for the warm welcome, Mike. I look forward to getting to know everyone.
- At 4:18am on November 3, 2009,
Donna Carrick said…
- Thanks, Michael!
Best regards,
Donna
- At 8:12am on November 1, 2009,
R. Michael Phillips said…
- I took a look at the trailer, it was very intriguing. I'm just finishing my trailer and I hope to have it added to the site by next weekend.
- At 7:01am on November 1, 2009,
Johnny Russell said… - Thanks Mike for the warm reception. Looking forward to reviewing ALONG CAME A FIFER. A preview of FIRST BLOOD is posted online at:
http://www.johnnyrussell.net/firstbloodchaptersegment.html
- At 8:55am on October 30, 2009,
Ms Mitnick said… - I often wonder what psychological need causes people to both read such violence or write it. There are so many who partake of such entertainment that I'm sure I must be in the minority.
- At 6:57pm on October 29, 2009,
Pauline Rowson said… - Hope to see you at CrimeFest. Best wishes.
- At 2:46pm on October 29, 2009,
Reece Hirsch said… - Hi Michael -- Thanks for accepting the invite. Best of luck with "Along Came a Fifer"! Reece
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