tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post8061434654783285160..comments2023-04-09T06:40:11.439-05:00Comments on Vivian's Mysteries: 5 Ways to Avoid Boring MysteriesVivian Zabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-44166685646556484982010-12-02T15:04:35.635-06:002010-12-02T15:04:35.635-06:00Lenny, most of the points I made are true for any ...Lenny, most of the points I made are true for any writing. Our job as authors is to keep the reader interested.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-31185089287467508772010-12-02T14:38:56.559-06:002010-12-02T14:38:56.559-06:00hi miss vivian! i didnt ever write a mystery but i...hi miss vivian! i didnt ever write a mystery but im saving this for if i ever do. that sub plot stuff is true for mystery movies to cause you could get lost and never find where you are. do you think what you said is good for not just mysteries and for other stories?<br />...smiles from lennyLenny Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822588007434789481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-28398387172189448022010-07-02T15:54:10.625-05:002010-07-02T15:54:10.625-05:00I tend to get lost if too many characters are intr...I tend to get lost if too many characters are introduced in the opening chapter. I can't keep them straight.<br /><br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-71172599047774242552010-01-20T18:44:16.702-06:002010-01-20T18:44:16.702-06:00I've taught so many years that teaching is ing...I've taught so many years that teaching is ingrained in me.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-19551711917913014512010-01-20T18:38:10.251-06:002010-01-20T18:38:10.251-06:00Carrie @ comfortedbyGod.blogspot.com
Vivian-
I st...Carrie @ comfortedbyGod.blogspot.com<br /><br />Vivian-<br />I stumbled across your blog. I love that you are so willing to help aspiring writers with your professional wisdom and experience! It's wonderful to "meet" people who want others to succeed, too. Great post.Carrie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132160608233100161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-10795063133394542492009-12-15T00:45:40.722-06:002009-12-15T00:45:40.722-06:00Informative weblog entry. If I had chance early ne...Informative weblog entry. If I had chance early next year and completed my first fiction novel these will surely be a good help for me, writing mysteries.Japhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385712988409307740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-5398369414986006732009-12-01T11:18:42.446-06:002009-12-01T11:18:42.446-06:00Thanks for these imortant tips, Vivian. I'll ...Thanks for these imortant tips, Vivian. I'll avoid them in my first YA fantasy that I've started. Please give more hints.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02286437269354482883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-2112777645551743822009-11-19T16:33:46.254-06:002009-11-19T16:33:46.254-06:00Good post, Vivian. I'd like to suggest a good...Good post, Vivian. I'd like to suggest a good mystery. It's been on the market a few years. It's called Forecast of Evil by Laura Bradford. Laura was nominated for an Aggie Award on her first book Jury of One, but of her four books (so far) Forecast of Evil has been my favorite. She also goes by Elizabeth Lynn Casey in her new series published by Berkley. I hope you get a chance to read one of her books.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-77497656568280327832009-10-02T23:08:48.842-05:002009-10-02T23:08:48.842-05:00Vivian,
These are great tips for writing any novel...Vivian,<br />These are great tips for writing any novel. Thanks. Good things to keep in mind.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />J. Aday Kennedy<br />The Differently-Abled Children's Author<br />www.jadaykennedy.com <br />http://jadaykennedy.blogspot.com/ <br />www.facebook.com/jadaykennedy<br />Coming this winter “Klutzy Kantor” picture book <br />http://klutzykantor.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-36036794092740400852009-10-02T23:08:46.190-05:002009-10-02T23:08:46.190-05:00Vivian,
These are great tips for writing any novel...Vivian,<br />These are great tips for writing any novel. Thanks. Good things to keep in mind.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />J. Aday Kennedy<br />The Differently-Abled Children's Author<br />www.jadaykennedy.com <br />http://jadaykennedy.blogspot.com/ <br />www.facebook.com/jadaykennedy<br />Coming this winter “Klutzy Kantor” picture book <br />http://klutzykantor.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-53295636788370219492009-08-12T08:43:47.135-05:002009-08-12T08:43:47.135-05:00Great article! I look forward to reading more from...Great article! I look forward to reading more from you. I love mysteries and expect to be at the edge of my seat, not falling asleep. Great tip for other writers.M. J. Macienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-227214213946958942009-05-08T05:17:00.000-05:002009-05-08T05:17:00.000-05:00these are great infos viv! i like the number 1......these are great infos viv! i like the number 1...too many subplots could become very confusing to readers.<br /><br />i think in making mysteries one should consider on how to build emotion...anticipation...up to the point of reaching the climax of the story and also of the compounding emotion of the reader.<br /><br />and so, it goes to number 4. :Dbrixxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977054711531126541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-86211344130121471602009-03-16T21:46:00.000-05:002009-03-16T21:46:00.000-05:00Writing information that works! Thank you for lett...Writing information that works! Thank you for letting me stop by and share, Vivian.<BR/><BR/>Stop by trailsofnature anytime.<BR/><BR/>DanielleDaniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063663191707427386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104520128543721860.post-49945048951200715642009-03-16T19:18:00.000-05:002009-03-16T19:18:00.000-05:00There's nothing like the good feeling of starting ...There's nothing like the good feeling of starting a new book. Also, there's nothing like the disappointment of trying to read a book you just can't stand. I try for a while, but then stop. I have too many good books waiting for my attention.<BR/><BR/>Morgan Mandel<BR/>http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.com