tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post2292327652933369993..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: In the heat of the moment—Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-65783849630243665862016-08-25T22:33:01.591-06:002016-08-25T22:33:01.591-06:00I just thought through all my books. Not an accide...I just thought through all my books. Not an accidental murder among them. All premeditated. I should rethink in the future or my readers will know what my villain is going to do. Thought provoking, Carola.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-43716776424696617412016-08-25T17:46:31.409-06:002016-08-25T17:46:31.409-06:00Even a death that is completely accidental can be ...Even a death that is completely accidental can be useful to a mystery writer. Consider a case where a person who accidentally causes a fatal accident (negligent homicide) had motives for wanting the victim dead, and all the circumstances point to murder. He would do his best to conceal his involvement, just as if he had in fact committed murder. Carola Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796872169346386593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-75716387979171829822016-08-25T15:57:42.187-06:002016-08-25T15:57:42.187-06:00As long as there is a body and a perpetrator, moti...As long as there is a body and a perpetrator, motivated suspects, terrific finger-pointing, and an interesting sleuth, I don't really care what they are charged with. :) I just want to know who dunnit.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-64129990058850323312016-08-25T14:52:48.023-06:002016-08-25T14:52:48.023-06:00"In the heat of the moment" versus "..."In the heat of the moment" versus "malice aforethought" - in other words, a sudden striking out versus premeditated murder. I never thought about this difference, but I'm sure it's taken into account when the accused is charged with first degree murder, second degree murder, and so forth. Like Maryann, I appreciate that distinction. One of these days, I'm going to have time to read for the pure pleasure of getting lost in a great story. Your books are on my list to enjoy. Interesting post, Carola.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-78798791975849618262016-08-25T13:49:22.992-06:002016-08-25T13:49:22.992-06:00What a great clarification of the difference betwe...What a great clarification of the difference between murder and manslaughter and homicide. Some mystery writers are not as conscientious as others in making those differences clear.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.com