B.R.Stateham's Posts - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T22:17:56ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStatehamhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/60992500?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://crimespace.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=06mvawtpb0yny&xn_auth=noSmitty has come callingtag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-04-04:537324:BlogPost:3399352012-04-04T04:05:03.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760243?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" height="271" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760243?profile=original" width="202"></img></a> Here it is, the first collection of Smitty stories. Ten short stories, two novellas. All featuring the actions of the dark eyed, smoothly efficient hit-man, Smitty.</p>
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<p>If you're looking for a good read, you've found it.…</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760243?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760243?profile=original" width="202" height="271"/></a>Here it is, the first collection of Smitty stories. Ten short stories, two novellas. All featuring the actions of the dark eyed, smoothly efficient hit-man, Smitty.</p>
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<p>If you're looking for a good read, you've found it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Call-Me-Smitty-Secrets-ebook/dp/B007R6VZEA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1333511536&sr=1-1">http://www.amazon.com/Call-Me-Smitty-Secrets-ebook/dp/B007R6VZEA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1333511536&sr=1-1</a></p>'There is No Johnny--Just Call Me Smitty'tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-03-05:537324:BlogPost:3334022012-03-05T16:44:50.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760108?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" height="378" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760108?profile=original" width="281"></img></a> I think I have written the best 'Smitty' short-story so far. I decided to reboot the original 'Call Me Smitty,' the story that brought this dark eyed hit-man into existence.</p>
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<p>Come over to my blog and check it out. Tell me what you think.…</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760108?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760108?profile=original" width="281" height="378"/></a>I think I have written the best 'Smitty' short-story so far. I decided to reboot the original 'Call Me Smitty,' the story that brought this dark eyed hit-man into existence.</p>
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<p>Come over to my blog and check it out. Tell me what you think.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2012/03/there-is-no-johnny-just-call-me-smitty.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2012/03/there-is-no-johnny-just-call-me-smitty.html</a></p>A conversation with author/playwright C.E. Lawrencetag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-03-02:537324:BlogPost:3330942012-03-02T20:07:39.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760038?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" height="215" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760038?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="307"></img></a> On my blog today is a conversation with author/playwrigt C.E. Lawrence. She's talking about her new novel, Silent Kills. Come over and check it out.…</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760038?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760038?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="307" height="215"/></a>On my blog today is a conversation with author/playwrigt C.E. Lawrence. She's talking about her new novel, Silent Kills. Come over and check it out.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2012/03/spending-some-time-with-ce-lawrence.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2012/03/spending-some-time-with-ce-lawrence.html</a></p>In my blog today I interview literary agent, Chip MacGregortag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-02-17:537324:BlogPost:3316582012-02-17T13:54:58.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760064?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760064?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="141"></img></a> In my blog today I interview a truly fascinating man; super lit agent Chip MacGregor. Had to ask a few questions about the publishing world, both traditional and ebook, and hear his assessment on the health of the industry.</p>
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<p>Come over and check it out. I think you'll find it interesting. Find it here:…</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760064?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="141" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70760064?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="141"/></a>In my blog today I interview a truly fascinating man; super lit agent Chip MacGregor. Had to ask a few questions about the publishing world, both traditional and ebook, and hear his assessment on the health of the industry.</p>
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<p>Come over and check it out. I think you'll find it interesting. Find it here:</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2012/02/uber-agent-chip-macgregor.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2012/02/uber-agent-chip-macgregor.html</a></p>For your reading entertainment . .tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-02-01:537324:BlogPost:3300682012-02-01T17:19:47.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>If you've never read one of my 'Smitty' stories, here's your chance. Over in Aldo Calcagno's excellent Darkest Before The Dawn 'zine is my story, 'First Kill.' A little history about Smitty goes a long way, kiddies. Take a look. Hope you like it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.darkestbeforedawn.net/?q=node/116">http://www.darkestbeforedawn.net/?q=node/116</a></p>
<p>If you've never read one of my 'Smitty' stories, here's your chance. Over in Aldo Calcagno's excellent Darkest Before The Dawn 'zine is my story, 'First Kill.' A little history about Smitty goes a long way, kiddies. Take a look. Hope you like it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.darkestbeforedawn.net/?q=node/116">http://www.darkestbeforedawn.net/?q=node/116</a></p>Call Me Smitty, First Killtag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-01-24:537324:BlogPost:3293062012-01-24T19:10:25.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759911?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" height="284" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759911?profile=original" width="283"></img></a> Number nine in the series. <em><strong>Call Me Smitty, First Kill</strong></em> is now available at most places where one can buy ebooks.</p>
<p>Three short stories featuring an assassin who has a <em>very strong</em> since of biblical-styled justice in him.</p>
<p>The cover is the new cover we'll be using during 2012 for the series. Kinda grabs your attention, doesn't…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759911?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759911?profile=original" width="283" height="284"/></a>Number nine in the series. <em><strong>Call Me Smitty, First Kill</strong></em> is now available at most places where one can buy ebooks.</p>
<p>Three short stories featuring an assassin who has a <em>very strong</em> since of biblical-styled justice in him.</p>
<p>The cover is the new cover we'll be using during 2012 for the series. Kinda grabs your attention, doesn't it?</p>
<p>You can it here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Call-Smitty-First-Kill--ebook/dp/B007128S36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327432162&sr=8-1">http://www.amazon.com/Call-Smitty-First-Kill--ebook/dp/B007128S36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327432162&sr=8-1</a></p>A free 'Smitty' story for your considerationtag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-01-22:537324:BlogPost:3292772012-01-22T18:04:31.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759751?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" height="201" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759751?profile=original" width="329"></img></a> Over in my blog today is a freebie; a 'Smitty' short story to read for your consideration.</p>
<p>For those of you who aren't familiar with Smitty, you'll find a hit-man of different qualities. A dark soul with a streak of Justice in him.</p>
<p>You'll also find an experiment. Short punches to the gut for emphasis instead of sentences. Hard imagery.</p>
<p>Check it out…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759751?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759751?profile=original" width="329" height="201"/></a>Over in my blog today is a freebie; a 'Smitty' short story to read for your consideration.</p>
<p>For those of you who aren't familiar with Smitty, you'll find a hit-man of different qualities. A dark soul with a streak of Justice in him.</p>
<p>You'll also find an experiment. Short punches to the gut for emphasis instead of sentences. Hard imagery.</p>
<p>Check it out here:</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2012/01/experiment-of-mine.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2012/01/experiment-of-mine.html</a></p>Looking for some talented artists to do your book cover?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-01-18:537324:BlogPost:3287722012-01-18T18:10:59.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759818?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" height="252" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759818?profile=original" width="213"></img></a> Come over to my blog and meet Jesus and Javier Carmona. Brothers who hail from Madrid, Spain. They're not professionals . . . yet. And that's good for you . . . you can hire their services for a <em>VERY</em> reasonable amount.</p>
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<p>Check'em out here;…</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759818?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759818?profile=original" width="213" height="252"/></a>Come over to my blog and meet Jesus and Javier Carmona. Brothers who hail from Madrid, Spain. They're not professionals . . . yet. And that's good for you . . . you can hire their services for a <em>VERY</em> reasonable amount.</p>
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<p>Check'em out here;</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>Needs a review or two--maybe even a fan or two. Hey! It could happen!?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-01-05:537324:BlogPost:3263822012-01-05T22:30:00.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759531?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" height="287" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759531?profile=original" width="213"></img></a> I'm not saying this is the greatest novel since <em><strong>Dick and Jane Spent the Night</strong> <strong>Together</strong>.</em> But it's pretty damn close.</p>
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<p>For all you hard boiled police-procedural fans out there, you might discover a jewel in the rough with this one. And while you're at it, maybe a review?…</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759531?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70759531?profile=original" width="213" height="287"/></a>I'm not saying this is the greatest novel since <em><strong>Dick and Jane Spent the Night</strong> <strong>Together</strong>.</em> But it's pretty damn close.</p>
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<p>For all you hard boiled police-procedural fans out there, you might discover a jewel in the rough with this one. And while you're at it, maybe a review?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006IHZVMQ">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006IHZVMQ</a></p>Interviewing another friend of minetag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-12-03:537324:BlogPost:3235612011-12-03T18:49:41.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>Today in my blog I interview our own Matt Rees, the creator of the Omar Yussef novels. Come over and take a look. It's a great interview.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/12/another-friend-of-mine.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/12/another-friend-of-mine.html</a></p>
<p>Today in my blog I interview our own Matt Rees, the creator of the Omar Yussef novels. Come over and take a look. It's a great interview.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/12/another-friend-of-mine.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/12/another-friend-of-mine.html</a></p>An interview today with Vincent Zandritag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-11-26:537324:BlogPost:3229362011-11-26T17:23:54.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>Vincent Zandri graciously agreed to let me interview him. Turns out to be be a fascinating discussion. Come over to my blog and take a look for yourself.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/vincent-zandri-checks-in-for-few.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/vincent-zandri-checks-in-for-few.html</a></p>
<p>Vincent Zandri graciously agreed to let me interview him. Turns out to be be a fascinating discussion. Come over to my blog and take a look for yourself.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/vincent-zandri-checks-in-for-few.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/vincent-zandri-checks-in-for-few.html</a></p>Interviewing our own Jon Loomistag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-11-21:537324:BlogPost:3226522011-11-21T19:30:56.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>Had a GREAT interview with Jon Loomis; the author who writes about Detective Frank Coffin. Come over to my blog and take a peek. I think you'll find it interesting.</p>
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<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/one-of-best-out-there.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/one-of-best-out-there.html</a></p>
<p>Had a GREAT interview with Jon Loomis; the author who writes about Detective Frank Coffin. Come over to my blog and take a peek. I think you'll find it interesting.</p>
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<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/one-of-best-out-there.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/one-of-best-out-there.html</a></p>Call Me Smitty: Carnival, is now available.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-11-17:537324:BlogPost:3223442011-11-17T15:09:21.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><img height="221" width="144" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758644?profile=original" class="align-full"/></p>
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<p><em><strong>Call Me Smitty: Carnival</strong></em>, number seven in the series featuring a hit man with eyes as black as a madman's soul, is now available through Amazon and other ebook stores. Three short stories. I highly recommend all three--but the second one called, 'Terrible'--is a really good one.</p>
<p><img height="221" width="144" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758644?profile=original" class="align-full"/></p>
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<p><em><strong>Call Me Smitty: Carnival</strong></em>, number seven in the series featuring a hit man with eyes as black as a madman's soul, is now available through Amazon and other ebook stores. Three short stories. I highly recommend all three--but the second one called, 'Terrible'--is a really good one.</p>The New Edition of Pulp Metal Magazine is outtag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-11-12:537324:BlogPost:3218812011-11-12T18:09:57.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>Check out the newest edition of Pulp Metal Magazine. Several Crimespace writers are featured in it. Including me. Come over and check a story of mine entitled, 'Cracker.'</p>
<p><a href="http://pulpmetalmagazine.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/cracker-by-b-r-stateham/">http://pulpmetalmagazine.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/cracker-by-b-r-stateham/</a></p>
<p>Check out the newest edition of Pulp Metal Magazine. Several Crimespace writers are featured in it. Including me. Come over and check a story of mine entitled, 'Cracker.'</p>
<p><a href="http://pulpmetalmagazine.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/cracker-by-b-r-stateham/">http://pulpmetalmagazine.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/cracker-by-b-r-stateham/</a></p>Another interview of a Brit writer.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-11-09:537324:BlogPost:3216862011-11-09T18:15:30.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>In my blog today I interview another rising talent in the Brit crime scene. Ian Ayris. Come over and check it out. And bookmark his name. He's a good'un.</p>
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<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/another-british-bloke-book-meister.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/another-british-bloke-book-meister.html</a></p>
<p>In my blog today I interview another rising talent in the Brit crime scene. Ian Ayris. Come over and check it out. And bookmark his name. He's a good'un.</p>
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<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/another-british-bloke-book-meister.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/another-british-bloke-book-meister.html</a></p>The War of the Sexes has Just Gone Nucleartag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-11-03:537324:BlogPost:3211572011-11-03T15:26:23.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758456?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" height="241" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758456?profile=original" width="230"></img></a> The war of the sexes has just gone nuclear. Meet Marissa Hamm and Mike Bean. Two cops, each having a personality that would make Attalia the Hun look like a snotty-nosed brat needing his dirty diaper changed. Think of the evil doppelganger to a Nick and Nora Charles. Or a neurotic male/female version of a Laurel and Hardy. Whatever they are, together (when they're not…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758456?profile=original"><img height="241" width="230" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758456?profile=original" class="align-full"/></a>The war of the sexes has just gone nuclear. Meet Marissa Hamm and Mike Bean. Two cops, each having a personality that would make Attalia the Hun look like a snotty-nosed brat needing his dirty diaper changed. Think of the evil doppelganger to a Nick and Nora Charles. Or a neurotic male/female version of a Laurel and Hardy. Whatever they are, together (when they're not trying to kill each other) they make a pretty effective homicide detective team. Yours for only .99 cents. Find it here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hamm-One-Bean-Many-ebook/dp/B0062DLHQK/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320333365&sr=1-1">http://www.amazon.com/Hamm-One-Bean-Many-ebook/dp/B0062DLHQK/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320333365&sr=1-1</a></p>On my blog today I interview our own I.J. Parkertag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-11-01:537324:BlogPost:3208142011-11-01T16:23:47.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>I.J. was gracious enough to allow me to pummel her with six questions about writing, and about her writing her Sugawara Akitada series. Interesting reading. Go check it out here: </p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/historical-detective-master-ij-parker.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/historical-detective-master-ij-parker.html</a></p>
<p>I.J. was gracious enough to allow me to pummel her with six questions about writing, and about her writing her Sugawara Akitada series. Interesting reading. Go check it out here: </p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/historical-detective-master-ij-parker.html">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/historical-detective-master-ij-parker.html</a></p>An interview with Julia Madaleinetag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-28:537324:BlogPost:3205182011-10-28T13:52:27.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>My blog today has an interview with an up-and-coming writer of psycho-noir, Julia Madaleine. Thought you might be interested in scanning it. Find it here.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>My blog today has an interview with an up-and-coming writer of psycho-noir, Julia Madaleine. Thought you might be interested in scanning it. Find it here.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>One character is 'discovered.' Another isn't. Why?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-14:537324:BlogPost:3191432011-10-14T17:14:38.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>You write muliple characters. One character is 'discovered.' Others are not. Why? Some musing of this over on my blog. If you're interested, go check it out.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>You write muliple characters. One character is 'discovered.' Others are not. Why? Some musing of this over on my blog. If you're interested, go check it out.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>An interview with the always interesting Paul D. Brazilltag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-10:537324:BlogPost:3181042011-10-10T17:04:45.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>In today's blog I had an interesting talk with Brit writer of dark noir, Paul D. Brazill. Thought you'd be interested. It's here:</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>In today's blog I had an interesting talk with Brit writer of dark noir, Paul D. Brazill. Thought you'd be interested. It's here:</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>Wow! What a Morning Surprise.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-03:537324:BlogPost:3171662011-10-03T14:20:27.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758139?profile=original"><img width="300" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758139?profile=original" class="align-full"/></a>Wow! Early this morning I get up and check Amazon.Uk and find out Call Me Smitty, the beginning three story set of this series, was ranked #71 in Kindle books and #100 in books.</p>
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<p>I guess the redesign of the series' cover really did improve things!</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758139?profile=original"><img width="300" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758139?profile=original" class="align-full"/></a>Wow! Early this morning I get up and check Amazon.Uk and find out Call Me Smitty, the beginning three story set of this series, was ranked #71 in Kindle books and #100 in books.</p>
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<p>I guess the redesign of the series' cover really did improve things!</p>Three Deadly Sins is now avaibletag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-09-18:537324:BlogPost:3150442011-09-18T03:25:34.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p><em><strong>Three Deadly Sins</strong></em> the latest edition to the Call Me Smitty series is now available on Amazon.com. Two short stories and a novella featuring Smitty--a man of unusual talents. A rather efficient hit man with a well defined Code of Ethics.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Three Deadly Sins</strong></em> the latest edition to the Call Me Smitty series is now available on Amazon.com. Two short stories and a novella featuring Smitty--a man of unusual talents. A rather efficient hit man with a well defined Code of Ethics.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758145?profile=original"><img width="521" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70758145?profile=original" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Three-Deadly-Sins-Smitty-ebook/dp/B005NRR1WK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1316306182&sr=1-1">http://www.amazon.com/Three-Deadly-Sins-Smitty-ebook/dp/B005NRR1WK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1316306182&sr=1-1</a></p>Talking about Chandler againtag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-07-25:537324:BlogPost:3018302011-07-25T21:00:14.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>Another blog about Raymond Chandler. This time Chandler not at his best. But . . .</p>
<p>Check it out here:</p>
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<p>Another blog about Raymond Chandler. This time Chandler not at his best. But . . .</p>
<p>Check it out here:</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>The Raymond Chandler Traptag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-07-23:537324:BlogPost:3014672011-07-23T17:28:43.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>We writers get ourselves into all kinds of traps. Here's one which I think catches all of us sooner or later. Tell me what you think. Find it here:</p>
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<p>We writers get ourselves into all kinds of traps. Here's one which I think catches all of us sooner or later. Tell me what you think. Find it here:</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>Putting humor in a blog, and writing about what makes a good police-procedural.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-07-15:537324:BlogPost:3002282011-07-15T18:51:10.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>Writing a blog and putting a little humor in it (or attempting to). At the same time discussing what ingredients you need to make a standard police-procedural really work. An experiment on my part in my blog today. Go take a look and tell me what you think. Find it here:</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>Writing a blog and putting a little humor in it (or attempting to). At the same time discussing what ingredients you need to make a standard police-procedural really work. An experiment on my part in my blog today. Go take a look and tell me what you think. Find it here:</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>Depression and being a writer of Noir/Hardboiltag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-05-05:537324:BlogPost:2876862011-05-05T15:55:18.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>Over on my blog I wrote some thoughts on being a writer who has to work his way through spasms of depression. And you know we all do, as writers. All the time. Go over and check it out. Leave a few comments. Find it here:</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>Over on my blog I wrote some thoughts on being a writer who has to work his way through spasms of depression. And you know we all do, as writers. All the time. Go over and check it out. Leave a few comments. Find it here:</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>Success in the ebook publishing rat racetag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-04-30:537324:BlogPost:2868722011-04-30T15:33:01.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>Over on my blog I have a few thoughts on why some ebook publishers seem to succeed--and some don't. Drop by and make a comment or two.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>Over on my blog I have a few thoughts on why some ebook publishers seem to succeed--and some don't. Drop by and make a comment or two.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>Do readers of noir prefer the bad guys over the good guys?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-04-28:537324:BlogPost:2864672011-04-28T01:59:51.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>On my blog tonight is a little musing about three characters I write. Two homicide cops and a professional killer. And the more vocal fans who prefer the killer. So what does that say about those who read the genre?</p>
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<p>On my blog tonight is a little musing about three characters I write. Two homicide cops and a professional killer. And the more vocal fans who prefer the killer. So what does that say about those who read the genre?</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>Everybody has their own little check list when it comes to writing.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-04-27:537324:BlogPost:2863182011-04-27T02:32:42.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>The rules of writing. Seems like everyone is coming up with a list of rules on how to write the prefect story. I have a list. But I don't call them rules. Rules sounds so coldly efficient, don't you think? Mine are 'suggestions.' Take a look at them and tell me what you think.</p>
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<p>The rules of writing. Seems like everyone is coming up with a list of rules on how to write the prefect story. I have a list. But I don't call them rules. Rules sounds so coldly efficient, don't you think? Mine are 'suggestions.' Take a look at them and tell me what you think.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>People we think we may know.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-04-18:537324:BlogPost:2845992011-04-18T13:58:48.000ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
<p>A series I'm trying to write is based off a guy I actually knew. And didn't know at the same time. A stranger with a smiling face whom I knew since I was born. Yet someone holding back a big portion of their life no one knew about.</p>
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<p>Go over there and see what I have to say. Maybe you'll agree with me.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>A series I'm trying to write is based off a guy I actually knew. And didn't know at the same time. A stranger with a smiling face whom I knew since I was born. Yet someone holding back a big portion of their life no one knew about.</p>
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<p>Go over there and see what I have to say. Maybe you'll agree with me.</p>
<p><a href="http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/">http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/</a></p>