tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post1162510628181081171..comments2024-03-27T18:06:04.484-04:00Comments on Murder by 4: Writing Comedy is Serious BusinessMarta Stephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126647102399666578noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-46230087808610150382011-05-22T18:44:36.371-04:002011-05-22T18:44:36.371-04:00Hi, Heather! I'm still catching up and sorry I...Hi, Heather! I'm still catching up and sorry I'm here late to comment, but I loved your piece. Fascinating history, too! Thanks for being our guest blogger. Now I'm off to check out your new series. ;o)Aaron Paul Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117814221437165664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-19280134753534605662011-05-17T13:14:52.901-04:002011-05-17T13:14:52.901-04:00Heather - you've definitely peaked my curiosit...Heather - you've definitely peaked my curiosity over how to write humor, and you do it so well.(smile) I've been wanting to get your first book Murder is a Family Business...so today is my big day. I'd love a lesson on comedy.<br />Great post - thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-40489380886799964482011-05-16T18:51:46.043-04:002011-05-16T18:51:46.043-04:00Heather's way of turning a phrase is subtle he...Heather's way of turning a phrase is subtle here but very entertaining. Great article, Heather! I am trying to make it to as many stops as I can :^)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-43748538163575545932011-05-16T11:58:52.376-04:002011-05-16T11:58:52.376-04:00Would you say a person is born with an innate sens...Would you say a person is born with an innate sense of comic timing? And I wish someone would re-run clips of Woody Allen doing stand-up. A Texas gal, I didn't "get" his humor until I moved to Miami and discovered New Yorkers and their wonderful earthy humor. Don't like all his movies but gotta love his timing. Best with your books.Nan D Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271501007920968328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-45784767042822330742011-05-16T10:52:25.239-04:002011-05-16T10:52:25.239-04:00So getting a laugh is serious business? The beauty...So getting a laugh is serious business? The beauty of it is that the audience doesn't realize it is serious at all. Like most artistic pursuits, the better you do it, the less likely your audience is to think about the work behind it. <br />I have to say, you've got the timing and delivery thing down. love the 'natural' way your prose rolls along, leaving the reader in stitches while getting the story told. Well done, Heather!<br /><br />Pat DalePat Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190006506963492515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-47337812893722316732011-05-16T10:49:51.226-04:002011-05-16T10:49:51.226-04:00Heather is not only funny but a very prolific writ...Heather is not only funny but a very prolific writer. <br /><br />Great article, Heather, and here's wishing you continued success.MuseItUp Publishinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03026608500861642781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-3456391119742539262011-05-16T10:28:08.338-04:002011-05-16T10:28:08.338-04:00Thanks for the welcome to Murder By 4! I've be...Thanks for the welcome to Murder By 4! I've been reading this blogsite for awhile now, and have been impressed by its contents and writers. For me, this is one of the hightlights of the PUYB tour!Heather Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13095994296025539054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-69335831795673454832011-05-16T09:31:03.459-04:002011-05-16T09:31:03.459-04:00Heather, welcome to Murder By 4.
So often the l...Heather, welcome to Murder By 4. <br /><br />So often the laughter that's in our heads loses the old "umph" by the time it gets on paper. Yes, writing comedy is a real talent!Marta Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14126647102399666578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-44953126075088122222011-05-16T08:57:55.658-04:002011-05-16T08:57:55.658-04:00Thanks for hosting Heather today. This is a great ...Thanks for hosting Heather today. This is a great article. She's a very funny lady, even when she's writing murder mysteries.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.com