tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post7824994984408886309..comments2024-03-27T18:06:04.484-04:00Comments on Murder by 4: Deciding When To Pull The PlugMarta Stephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126647102399666578noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-91807689932772439492010-02-08T18:58:48.702-05:002010-02-08T18:58:48.702-05:00Interesting. I remember as a kid wondering how the...Interesting. I remember as a kid wondering how the children in books could have so many adventures without getting older. But then I had kids and realized it didn't seem to worry them at all. (They didn't mind toy sets where the people were as big as the airplanes either. Strange creatures, kids.)Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-81801446621716046302010-02-07T12:54:08.856-05:002010-02-07T12:54:08.856-05:00Angela, sorry I'm late to post, but I loved yo...Angela, sorry I'm late to post, but I loved your article. I've written two series so far (and started a third). The first (LeGarde Mysteries) is at ten books, and I've often wondered what happens if I run out of ideas. I guess I never considered just... stopping! LOL. Moore Mysteries is at three books, and the Ruby series second book is in the planning stages. <br /><br />I must say, I LOVE your book cover art! Gorgeous!<br /><br />Thanks for guest blogging with us. ;o)Aaron Paul Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117814221437165664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-37126969577181117132010-02-05T16:52:48.693-05:002010-02-05T16:52:48.693-05:00Morgan,
Hi! I'm currently shopping a book tha...Morgan,<br /><br />Hi! I'm currently shopping a book that was meant to be a standalone when I wrote it. But now I'm thinking up more adventures for these characters. I can't seem to let my characters go ; ).<br /><br />Marta,<br /><br />Hi! I know the feeling. My series was on an unwanted 2 1/2 year hiatus because my former publisher stopped publishing mysteries and I had to decide whether I wanted to put my series aside, or go it alone. In the end my readers decided for me. They wanted more Kendra. So, that's what I gave them ; ).angela henryhttp://www.angelahenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-29515124091708765462010-02-05T16:07:46.505-05:002010-02-05T16:07:46.505-05:00I miss Harper too, Marta.
CherylI miss Harper too, Marta.<br /><br />CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-89966655348654420932010-02-05T14:23:00.265-05:002010-02-05T14:23:00.265-05:00Interesting comment here, “I stopped reading one p...Interesting comment here, “I stopped reading one particular series because the main character was still the same age after ten books… Who wants to read a series where the characters don’t grow and change?” <br />There are so many other ways to show a character’s growth beyond the physical appearance; attitude, perspective, morals, over-coming grief, anger, resolutions. As far as age, I’ve written two books in my Sam Harper Crime series and the question of whether each book in the series should reflect another day in the life of Sam Harper (after all, homicide detectives work more than one case per year) or should I fast-forward his life and allow him to age, get married, have children/grandchildren. I don’t know. So many of those life changes would alter who he is—what readers like about him. <br /> “Sometimes your publisher makes the decision for you. Declining sales, an editor that leaves the company…” Been there, done that. Harper is on hold while I develop another character/another book. Although I’m enjoying this new “adventure”, I have to admit, I kind of miss him.Marta Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14126647102399666578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-58738283885356550442010-02-05T13:55:30.590-05:002010-02-05T13:55:30.590-05:00I wish I had a series going, since they seem to be...I wish I had a series going, since they seem to be popular with publishers. So far, I've only been able to do standalones. Maybe one of these days I'll get inspired.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-46374575797238896262010-02-05T12:21:55.251-05:002010-02-05T12:21:55.251-05:00Hi Angela. With the Bourne series, the publishers ...Hi Angela. With the Bourne series, the publishers asked Eric Lustbader to write the last book after Ludlum died. And I heard that an author here in Canada was commissioned to write one of the Star Trek books. So, you're right, if they can make money, they'll go the extra step.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-10119478473626221772010-02-05T12:21:40.497-05:002010-02-05T12:21:40.497-05:00S.W.,
Hi! It's great to meet a fellow anime a...S.W.,<br /><br />Hi! It's great to meet a fellow anime addict. My favorite anime? It's probably a toss up between Cowboy Bebop and Fushigi Yuugi. Right now I'm immersed in Inuyasha. I'm a sucker for anything involving a quest.angela henryhttp://www.angelahenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-12929959300270529272010-02-05T12:09:40.688-05:002010-02-05T12:09:40.688-05:00Joylene,
Hi! I always wonder with those long runn...Joylene,<br /><br />Hi! I always wonder with those long running series if the author really wants to keep going, or if their publisher is throwing big money at them to keep writing about a particular character. Boy, wish I had that problem ; ).angela henryhttp://www.angelahenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-38954446431034355982010-02-05T12:04:43.408-05:002010-02-05T12:04:43.408-05:00Cheryl!
Hi! 40 plus books? And I thought my TBR p...Cheryl!<br /><br />Hi! 40 plus books? And I thought my TBR pile was big! Lol!angela henryhttp://www.angelahenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-27605590107640613192010-02-05T11:31:48.370-05:002010-02-05T11:31:48.370-05:00I am so jealous! I would love to be a mystery-writ...I am so jealous! I would love to be a mystery-writing librarian. :-)<br /><br />These are great points about series. It's definitely a good idea for writers to pay attention when it seems like their series are running out of steam *cough*LKH*cough* Who said that? LOL<br /><br />Great to meet you, Angela, fellow anime addict. What's your favorite series? After all this time, mine is stil DBZ (oh, how I LOVE me some Vegeta... :-)s.w. vaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102544611773720262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-24785449143150068352010-02-05T11:21:42.589-05:002010-02-05T11:21:42.589-05:00I've done two series with two books each, neve...I've done two series with two books each, never intending to in the beginning. I'm glad I read this though. I can see myself getting carried away. I think like everything else, life runs its course and we have to eventually let go. I'm thinking of the Bourne series. I love those books, but it's time to say no more, please.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-65651959807698528372010-02-05T09:50:58.466-05:002010-02-05T09:50:58.466-05:00Nice post Angela. I also think you need to know wh...Nice post Angela. I also think you need to know when it's time to switch to something else. Just like when I read books by a favorite author that aren't supposed to be connected in any way, but so many similar elements appear in each that it's almost like you've read the book before.<br /><br />This latest mystery of yours sounds fabulous. Could you find a way for me to plow through the 40 plus books in my TBR pile so I can read it? <br /><br />Best of luck with the book!<br /><br />CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.com