tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post7173568328208231173..comments2024-03-27T18:06:04.484-04:00Comments on Murder by 4: Character Arcs: Why I Love ThemMarta Stephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126647102399666578noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-50634215138998039362008-11-12T11:48:00.000-05:002008-11-12T11:48:00.000-05:00A great article, S.W. Your timing is perfect, and ...A great article, S.W. Your timing is perfect, and so relevant. I'm working on a new manuscript and I'm imagining the changes my characters will go through. Changes, that are so important in any story. <BR/><BR/>I've had the pleasure of reading excerpts of your work on Deadly Prose, and though I've yet to add your books to my list, I'm doing it right this minute.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-77994434086121901292008-11-12T08:07:00.000-05:002008-11-12T08:07:00.000-05:00Aww... shucks. Thank you, Kim! Ditto to everything...Aww... shucks. Thank you, Kim! Ditto to everything you said. I'm so thrilled about the upcoming release of your latest!<BR/><BR/>Anyone have any thoughts about character arcs? :-)s.w. vaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102544611773720262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-78450282983216218212008-11-11T20:38:00.000-05:002008-11-11T20:38:00.000-05:00i want to pitch my two cents in here too SW... eve...i want to pitch my two cents in here too SW... even though I have not read any of your current work, i am very excited about it :) and look forward to it. I am proud of your writing prowess (I read some of your early work) and even more proud to call you friend.<BR/>kimKim Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933746166088034102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-24938063818213315822008-11-11T15:40:00.000-05:002008-11-11T15:40:00.000-05:00I know you've had times when you questioned your l...I know you've had times when you questioned your life's calling, but if you ever stopped writing those deliciously twisted tales, I would be heartbroken. You know what a superb mentor you've been to me, and I owe you so much I can't even begin to measure it.Aaron Paul Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117814221437165664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-5537423791719111652008-11-11T15:12:00.000-05:002008-11-11T15:12:00.000-05:00Oh, thank you so much, Aaron! You're too good to m...Oh, thank you so much, Aaron! You're too good to me. I swear, every time I've wanted to give up this stupid writing game for good, you stop me just because you actually want to read my blathering. :-)<BR/><BR/>I don't think I've ever posted an excerpt from BA here, have I? Maybe I'll do that. I'll keep it clean, though. LOLs.w. vaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102544611773720262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-9959944369172442302008-11-11T15:05:00.000-05:002008-11-11T15:05:00.000-05:00S.W. - what a delightful article. As you were desc...S.W. - what a delightful article. As you were describing the process of characters changing throughout a series, I kept thinking of your Jenner. I've read all of the books so far (my great honor), and have been hooked from day one, even though urban thrillers aren't "my" genre, by a long shot. But you hooked me big time with your characters and powerful writing. Not to mention the nail biting suspense. Surprising I have any fingernails left at all!<BR/><BR/>Jenner, the ultimate bad guy you love to hate and who is SO scary even I - a full grown man - couldn't stand to read about him just before bedtime... goes through such a transformation that in the end, I do love him, and care for him, and want him to succeed. You dragged me through gut clenching fear to heartfelt compassion with this character. And I realized, too, that the same happens to Angel (Gabriel), only his journey is quite different. <BR/><BR/>When is this series debut being released and can you tell us about the founding book in the series? How about an excerpt? It's time the world gets to know and love/hate your characters, and get as addicted to your writing as I am.Aaron Paul Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117814221437165664noreply@blogger.com