tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post7786040587781941417..comments2024-03-28T01:44:27.279-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Series SetupDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-34701940112656549552014-04-30T06:14:31.785-06:002014-04-30T06:14:31.785-06:00I guess I like House because he's different. I...I guess I like House because he's different. I get bored by the same stuff on TV all the time. Also, I didn't watch at the beginning, but picked up watching after the series was done.Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-66471430231217348482014-04-29T08:11:12.275-06:002014-04-29T08:11:12.275-06:00I watched House religiously for the first few seas...I watched House religiously for the first few seasons, then I thought he got mean, especially when he turned on friends. I stopped watching then because I didn't care about him anymore. There's a fine line in character development in movies and TV when the writer goes overboard to make the H/h outrageous, and I think they did that with House. As for my series, I'm having a hard time with the third book. I love my characters, but I need to ramp up the story to match the thriller aspects of the first two. Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-25284034477464100562014-04-28T16:40:54.858-06:002014-04-28T16:40:54.858-06:00Actually, I like House, too. I just don't have...Actually, I like House, too. I just don't have a lot of time to watch TV and missed most of the series.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-71805913331274133422014-04-28T14:56:09.554-06:002014-04-28T14:56:09.554-06:00Yes, an author should love his or her main charact...Yes, an author should love his or her main character and know that person inside and out, especially when writing a series. I'm not sure about setting. It may be possible to make one up, but then you really have to keep track of the details somewhere so you don't forget. Much easier if you already know the place.Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-18823063624879210232014-04-28T14:54:31.295-06:002014-04-28T14:54:31.295-06:00Thanks, Linda. It's fun to post about things I...Thanks, Linda. It's fun to post about things I like. It appears most of us are in agreement with our love of the Castle series, some are not as interested in House. Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-22959712800038928942014-04-28T14:52:53.932-06:002014-04-28T14:52:53.932-06:00We have the same tastes!We have the same tastes!Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-27040506242870218522014-04-28T14:52:34.852-06:002014-04-28T14:52:34.852-06:00It's hard for us to do it, but easy to recogni...It's hard for us to do it, but easy to recognize it in others when the synergy is done well!Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-48815276820467270822014-04-28T14:51:24.977-06:002014-04-28T14:51:24.977-06:00Castle is another one I'm hooked on also. I do...Castle is another one I'm hooked on also. I don't get hooked on that many, but keep searching for ones I'll like!Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-42838302616455404802014-04-28T14:27:16.680-06:002014-04-28T14:27:16.680-06:00Excellent example of strong, sustainable character...Excellent example of strong, sustainable characters. House was unique. In my Seasons Mystery Series I worked hard to add new dimensions to the main characters in the second book, and looking for ways to do more of that in the third book. How the characters play off each other - like House and Wilson - adds to that dimension, so I let Angel and Sarah have at it. :-)Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-28822070450345419792014-04-28T14:21:05.891-06:002014-04-28T14:21:05.891-06:00I enjoyed House as well, and love Castle too! I li...I enjoyed House as well, and love Castle too! I like series novels because I do become invested in the characters and want to continue with them.Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-49097127980538521152014-04-28T14:12:21.862-06:002014-04-28T14:12:21.862-06:00LOL, loved your reference to reality TV, Diana. LOL, loved your reference to reality TV, Diana. Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-48823448415626570422014-04-28T12:30:46.195-06:002014-04-28T12:30:46.195-06:00Hi, Morgan,
The 4th novel in my Kim Reynolds myst...Hi, Morgan,<br /><br />The 4th novel in my Kim Reynolds mystery series, THE BAD WIFE, has just been published by Perfect Crime Books. The first novel in the series, THE INFERNO COLLECTION, received excellent reviews and sales which made me want to continue the series. I felt very much connected to Kim from the time I created her. I think that's important for a series. The author needs to feel a strong relationship to the main character for the series to be sustainable. Also, I believe the setting needs to be one familiar to the author so as to create authenticity.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-51298806501649124712014-04-28T12:24:16.028-06:002014-04-28T12:24:16.028-06:00Like Marja, I love Castle. Perhaps because he'...Like Marja, I love Castle. Perhaps because he's a novelist? No matter. Unique, sympathetic, sustainable characters are a must, whether in a novel or on TV. In fact, I'm working on that right now as I begin the second novel in my series. Excellent reminder and great post, Morgan!Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-12716571601610116982014-04-28T10:55:11.847-06:002014-04-28T10:55:11.847-06:00I'm hooked on Castle. The characters have grow...I'm hooked on Castle. The characters have grown, and in some cases changed a little. I appreciate it because it offers fun characters and both drama and comedy. I like a book series that offers both, too.<br />Marja McGrawMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528164359512905392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-43917170412245503622014-04-28T09:45:46.633-06:002014-04-28T09:45:46.633-06:00Diana, you make some really great points about cha...Diana, you make some really great points about characters growing and evolving in a series. Otherwise, it would be very dull.<br /> Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-16634291465751279642014-04-28T09:44:56.874-06:002014-04-28T09:44:56.874-06:00Christopher, I can only get hooked on certain TV s...Christopher, I can only get hooked on certain TV shows or book series. That's why when I do I'm absolutely thrilled to have made the connection.Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-8133086466292527532014-04-28T09:43:50.715-06:002014-04-28T09:43:50.715-06:00Marilyn Meredith is one author who knows how to wr...Marilyn Meredith is one author who knows how to write a good series!Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-6688674011752295982014-04-28T08:52:17.468-06:002014-04-28T08:52:17.468-06:00I would say in a series, particularly a long serie...I would say in a series, particularly a long series, the characters have to continue to grow and evolve. The ensemble has to work. I watched a new series and all the character hated each other. This did not work for me. They may have been thrown together through circumstance, but outright hatred for each other was off-putting. Maybe over time they would have learned to like each other, but I didn't stay tuned in to watch. I have several favorite really long term series like Midsommer Murders and the key is having characters I look forward to seeing each and every time. I know what kind of story to expect. Choosing a cast for a book series is like interviewing potential roommates: you want some conflict to add tension but they still have to want to live together. No one enjoys watching negative people whinge. Oh, wait, there's reality television - nevermind. :)Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-60632493311875652432014-04-28T08:34:32.407-06:002014-04-28T08:34:32.407-06:00This is probably hypocritical ... a first for me ....This is probably hypocritical ... a first for me ... okay, maybe not a first but rare ... okay, maybe not rare ... but ... arrrrrgh ... ANNNNYWAY, I'm not a big fan of episodic TV shows ... or serial novels. Yes, yes, I did love the Bond novels ... but that was fast talkin', slow walkin', good lookin' Bond ... James Bond, for heaven's sake. Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-21047767674494069552014-04-28T08:13:36.516-06:002014-04-28T08:13:36.516-06:00Since I write two mystery series, I found your pos...Since I write two mystery series, I found your post most interesting. Sometimes I wonder if I shouldn't tie things up and quite, then I wonder what is happening with my characters and the only way to find out is write the next book.Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.com