tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post3490476147791365382..comments2024-03-25T09:18:22.829-05:00Comments on Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers: BOOK CLUB FRIDAY -- GUEST AUTHOR JANIS SUSAN MAY PATTERSONANASTASIA POLLACKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03160162455676799133noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-26437705658094312142012-03-25T10:56:18.714-05:002012-03-25T10:56:18.714-05:00Great post, ladies. Love the approach, Janis. Than...Great post, ladies. Love the approach, Janis. Thanks for sharing it.Joanna Aislinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17944795441589664035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-54557178508532100152012-03-25T09:18:40.407-05:002012-03-25T09:18:40.407-05:00Glad you liked it, David. Let me know how it works...Glad you liked it, David. Let me know how it works for you.Janis Susan Mayhttp://www.janissusanmay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-81726428074640334022012-03-25T05:45:58.006-05:002012-03-25T05:45:58.006-05:00As a plotter writer I'm always on the look out...As a plotter writer I'm always on the look out for concise ways to plan out my stories and this is a good way to make sure you hit all the important points. <br />Thanks for the glimpse into the way you work.<br />DavidDavid DeLeehttp://www.darkroadpub.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-44816575769547417662012-03-24T17:21:16.618-05:002012-03-24T17:21:16.618-05:00Hey, Earl - How did you find out What I am? I usua...Hey, Earl - How did you find out What I am? I usually keep that secret! ;-p <br /><br />Glad you liked the post, dear friend. Until we meet again -Janis Susan May Pattersonhttp://www.janissusanmay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-69787966284360598112012-03-24T12:46:48.958-05:002012-03-24T12:46:48.958-05:00Susan, always a treat to read your thoughts on wri...Susan, always a treat to read your thoughts on writing. Even tho I know Who and What you are, I never know Why, When, Where or Why our paths will cross. How about that.<br /><br />Best to ya, my friend.Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-37107619133268807642012-03-23T16:52:17.702-05:002012-03-23T16:52:17.702-05:00Jean, thanks for putting me on the top of the list...Jean, thanks for putting me on the top of the list! <br /><br />Shelley, it's fun strewing bodies, isn't it? Let me know if this method works for you.<br /><br />Liz, love the quotation - thanks for sharing.Janis Susan Mayhttp://www.janissusanmay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-12818554633041797102012-03-23T16:21:04.231-05:002012-03-23T16:21:04.231-05:00A quotation attributed to a student of W. Somerset...A quotation attributed to a student of W. Somerset Maugham, asked to compose something incorporating religion, royalty, sex, and mystery: <br />"'My god!' cried the duchess. 'I'm pregnant. Who did it?'"Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-26305436394798808962012-03-23T15:24:17.114-05:002012-03-23T15:24:17.114-05:00That's such a great way of looking at a story....That's such a great way of looking at a story. It's logical too and could be applied to any fiction genre - note to self - especially if author is in the habit of strewing bodies.<br />All the best with your new release.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-84211965416046668242012-03-23T10:52:41.131-05:002012-03-23T10:52:41.131-05:00Janis, A clever way to plot a mystery novel. Enjo...Janis, A clever way to plot a mystery novel. Enjoyed rading the classis w/w/w/w/h in a fresh new way. And yes, the Carina cover artists do rock. Best of all good luck with your new release. As a cozy mystery writer, I look forward to seeing what my sisters in the genre are doing. And you're top of the list. Cheers, JeanJean Harringtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-86215247645437668692012-03-23T09:38:04.818-05:002012-03-23T09:38:04.818-05:00Thanks, Kelly - that old newspaper way of doing th...Thanks, Kelly - that old newspaper way of doing things does come in handy, doesn't it? <br /><br />Jenny, thank you for the compliment! I'm very proud of both covers- the Carina artists simply rock!Janis Susan May Pattersonhttp://www.janissusanmay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-40433732006988112812012-03-23T09:33:29.893-05:002012-03-23T09:33:29.893-05:00Love the how-dunnit angle. And...what a beautiful ...Love the how-dunnit angle. And...what a beautiful cover, by the way!jenny milchmanhttp://suspenseyourdisbelief.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-16277625651593045052012-03-23T09:32:15.483-05:002012-03-23T09:32:15.483-05:00Love this angle! I come from a nonfiction backgrou...Love this angle! I come from a nonfiction background with newspaper experience, so it's very logical to think of plotting a mystery this way. This method could also be used after a draft is written to make sure important points are not lost in the shuffle. Thanks!Kelly Boyer Sagerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209745663996296271noreply@blogger.com