tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post7404259206258390703..comments2023-11-03T08:03:15.599-05:00Comments on Killer Fiction: You want to know what?Kathy Bacushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-77717901068927342352008-05-15T20:33:00.000-05:002008-05-15T20:33:00.000-05:00Let me know the date in August and we'll have a ev...Let me know the date in August and we'll have a even bigger turn out this time. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the answer about hometown people being in your writings. <BR/><BR/>I can see how some of them might be ones you might have to use as the ones that have passed on. <BR/><BR/>TEE HEE .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-71325843580434129452008-05-15T13:08:00.000-05:002008-05-15T13:08:00.000-05:00Terry,Hmmm....Do I confess, or not?Yup, I have use...Terry,<BR/><BR/>Hmmm....Do I confess, or not?<BR/><BR/>Yup, I have used some people from my hometown. Killed a few of them, too.<BR/><BR/>And that's all I'm saying.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting. And girl, you keep people asking my books. I'll be down in August. I can do a signing if you want.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-10032077224371054752008-05-14T20:34:00.000-05:002008-05-14T20:34:00.000-05:00Ok ,now my turn, do you ever use the personalities...Ok ,now my turn, do you ever use the personalities of people from your home town in any of your characters in your books. I'm not asking you to name names, just wonder if some of our "interesting " citizens ever come to mind when your writing? <BR/><BR/>Hope i dont get in trouble for that one. <BR/><BR/>oh did i tell you the people here are asking " where's the new book?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-1730644440810828162008-05-13T21:17:00.000-05:002008-05-13T21:17:00.000-05:00Catslady,Are you sure I can't use those two answer...Catslady,<BR/><BR/>Are you sure I can't use those two answers? <BR/><BR/>Darn!<BR/><BR/>Okay, I love them for different reasons. DD&D’s was impulsive, fun, sexy. Even the heroine’s appliances had character. Lacy was so ready for a man to lean on and so adamant that she was never going to fall in love. Chase was wounded, and so analytical that he was a hoot to write. And I can’t wait for my readers to read the second book, which is Sue and Jason’s story. And you’ll get to see Lacy and Chase.<BR/><BR/>Weddings Can Be Murder, is a bigger story, bigger in word count, bigger in plot. DD&Delicious was romantic suspense, Weddings is a mystery. I explored several different kinds of relationships in this book: brothers, girlfriends, father and son, ex-lovers. And you won’t the animals, because they are there as well—creating a little humor, a lot of love. There are two romances in the book. My main hero, Carl, is such a rough-around-the-edges type of man. He lost his mother as a teen and was raised by an ol fart of a father who is just as lovable as Carl. Katie is the good girl. Carl is the bad boy. Katie wants to worthy of bad boys attention, Carl longs to be worthy of good girl’s love. They are such opposites, but so right for each other. The attraction is spontaneous. The humor is still over the top, and it’s still romantic and still sexy, so my readers who like my humorous sexy tone will not be disappointed. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting Catslady.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-76676955595200683142008-05-13T20:14:00.000-05:002008-05-13T20:14:00.000-05:00The kneecap comment was my favorite and I just lov...The kneecap comment was my favorite and I just love your sense of humor. It's so much better to make things funny than take everything too serious.<BR/><BR/>So here's a question I know you've gotten and most authors hate - Which one of your books is your favorite (and you can't say the current one you're working on or that it would be like favoring one of your kids lol)catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-30529710246772447182008-05-13T19:59:00.000-05:002008-05-13T19:59:00.000-05:00Lucy,Do I ever kill people off in my books that ti...Lucy,<BR/><BR/>Do I ever kill people off in my books that tick me off?<BR/><BR/>Well, several too-perky Weight Watcher's leaders have met an unfortunate end. <BR/><BR/>The lady at the cosmetic counter who offered me some hair removal got a very special role.<BR/><BR/>But honestly, I don't ax people lightly. But I do bury them in my compost pile. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting Lucy.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-313709211947417102008-05-13T19:32:00.000-05:002008-05-13T19:32:00.000-05:00“I’m so thrilled you offered. Let me run get my gu...<I>“I’m so thrilled you offered. Let me run get my gun. I’m doing a scene where some scumbag gets shot in the kneecap and I need someone to describe how it feels. And I happen to love my husband too much to ask him to do it.”</I><BR/><BR/>OMG, too funny. I absolutely love it!<BR/><BR/>Do you have someone who, say, ticked you off in mind when you kill off a "bad guy"?Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07820350511791595345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-74984410833816584302008-05-13T18:31:00.000-05:002008-05-13T18:31:00.000-05:00Hmmm...Okay, Suzan, why is it when ever I talk abo...Hmmm...<BR/><BR/>Okay, Suzan, why is it when ever I talk about you, you pop on and see it?<BR/><BR/>Yep, Suzan is the one who really liked my erotica story, but said it wasn't erotica! And she should know because she does write the spicy stories.<BR/><BR/>Don't worry, Suzan. I'm using that plot in one of my future Dorchester releases.<BR/><BR/>Soon girl. Soon!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting!<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-52299076952662202952008-05-13T17:55:00.000-05:002008-05-13T17:55:00.000-05:00Speaking of erotica, when do I get my book back?Speaking of erotica, when do I get my book back?Suzan Hardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600258874634909988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-396627032734721082008-05-13T16:18:00.000-05:002008-05-13T16:18:00.000-05:00Keri,You know, my time writing non-fiction for mag...Keri,<BR/><BR/>You know, my time writing non-fiction for magazines trained me write in various tones. I can write very emotional and I can write very funny--with my natural voice leaning toward humor. I can write high-brow and down-home country. Can ya' guess, which one of those is my natural voice? <BR/><BR/>But yes, I think there are stories that have floated through my mind and I rejected due to some "Don't Go there" emotion.<BR/><BR/>Before I sold, I toyed with the idea writing an erotica. I completed a proposal, but when I handed it to my writing buddies, I was told that it wasn't erotica. <BR/><BR/>They were right. My stories, while sexy, all have a big romance/love plot. So I guess, the answer to your question is yes. There are some stories that I've turned away from.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-49649718788833800182008-05-13T15:53:00.000-05:002008-05-13T15:53:00.000-05:00Ellie,Unfortunately, most of my experiences are tr...Ellie,<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, most of my experiences are true. Okay, I admit, I see life through humor glasses and therefore they are funnier when I recount them. However, I think the ability to get myself in awkward situations is inherited. Seriously, my mom did accidentally steal a car, and she also lost her teeth on Continental airlines. In my defense, I've never stole a car, and my teeth are not removable. This said, I have had a run in with a mattress on a major highway, I have innocently started taking a few images of some good-looking firemen hanging out in fire truck and been totally shocked when they started taking their clothes off. My husband really did pull over in Burger King drive-through while I was in labor and practically the entire work staff got to experience my water break. Oh, and I was felt up by an elephant while my husband and hundred of other people stood by laughing their butts off. <BR/><BR/>As for how I extricate myself from the situations? Well, I try to walk away with dignity. However, sometimes that's no possible, so I've learned that the abilty to laugh at yourself, makes the situations a tad less embarrassing. Laugh and the people will laugh with you, and not at you.<BR/> <BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-35374260456169995432008-05-13T15:39:00.000-05:002008-05-13T15:39:00.000-05:00All of these have been so fun to read! Have you ev...All of these have been so fun to read! Have you ever come across a story idea, but you know for certain you are NOT the one to write it?Keri Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342480359177235075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-20593511244785752162008-05-13T15:06:00.000-05:002008-05-13T15:06:00.000-05:00Unique blog today which always gets me going. How...Unique blog today which always gets me going. How do you extricate yourself from these situations and how real are they.elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395263708064329616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-82249138817608520162008-05-13T14:40:00.000-05:002008-05-13T14:40:00.000-05:00Terrio,Moi? Dark and twisty? Okay, maybe on PMS ...Terrio,<BR/><BR/>Moi? Dark and twisty? Okay, maybe on PMS days.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-75907474168283964712008-05-13T14:36:00.000-05:002008-05-13T14:36:00.000-05:00You never know Gemma, that dude could have been a ...You never know Gemma, that dude could have been a coroner. Your perfect mate!<BR/><BR/>Christie - should have known you have a dark and twisty side. Glad to see the humor wins out...most of the time.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-10788233253277750632008-05-13T14:21:00.000-05:002008-05-13T14:21:00.000-05:00Gemma,Wait. I need to know. Did you say yes? If...Gemma,<BR/><BR/>Wait. I need to know. Did you say yes? If so, are we going to be hearing about this later on? And did the mother know that you also write about murder?<BR/><BR/>Curious minds want to know.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-35508576507965805242008-05-13T14:19:00.000-05:002008-05-13T14:19:00.000-05:00AlissaDoes my life intersect my stories? I'm afra...Alissa<BR/><BR/>Does my life intersect my stories? I'm afraid so. I'm afraid so, my life's pretty nutty most of the time. Between the cats, the dog, the rats, the rabbit (floppy-skivies), the turtles, and the raccoon who knocks on the window if there isn't food in his bowl, well life is pretty much a circus.<BR/><BR/>But hey, at least I'm never bored.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-66284358234394754562008-05-13T14:14:00.000-05:002008-05-13T14:14:00.000-05:00Jenna,Thanks for posting. Inventive/unique situat...Jenna,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting. Inventive/unique situations are pretty much norm around her. And I love crazy characters, too.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-41871120287223446052008-05-13T12:08:00.000-05:002008-05-13T12:08:00.000-05:00Great questions, Christie! And even better answer...Great questions, Christie! And even better answers. ;)<BR/><BR/>I think my fav question a reader has asked has to be, "My son is single and it would be really cool if you were my daughter in law. Can I have your phone number?" Lol! <BR/>One guess what my answer was. <BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-79723934043645944552008-05-13T10:56:00.000-05:002008-05-13T10:56:00.000-05:00You can always give me a lift. It would brighten ...You can always give me a lift. It would brighten up my life and be a unique experience.<BR/>Does your life intersect with your stories.alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873321891861768743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-48824624116108511402008-05-13T10:28:00.000-05:002008-05-13T10:28:00.000-05:00Diane,I do dream some of my plots. Of course, som...Diane,<BR/><BR/>I do dream some of my plots. Of course, some of dreams have to be edited, heavily, I mean the . . . "showing up naked at school" dream isn't one I really want to write about. Or maybe I do. It might be funny.<BR/><BR/>Mostly what I do is go to bed and ask the "plotting angel" we all have one right, to give me an idea or an answer to a problem I might be having. When I wake up in the morning I will generally have a couple of ideas or solutions.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-67326624682783050492008-05-13T10:22:00.001-05:002008-05-13T10:22:00.001-05:00Faye,Hey, that wasn't a stupid question. That was...Faye,<BR/>Hey, that wasn't a stupid question. That was a sign, or am I imagining that you are writing relationship books now?<BR/><BR/>Wait, I know you are doing it because you are the co-writer with that other girl...uh, I think her name is Christie Craig.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-291838516061369262008-05-13T10:22:00.000-05:002008-05-13T10:22:00.000-05:00Thanks for this post today. Just what I needed to ...Thanks for this post today. Just what I needed to energize my busy day.<BR/>Inventive situations and characters must be something you relate to.jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346313507087900473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-86510755936189022552008-05-13T10:20:00.000-05:002008-05-13T10:20:00.000-05:00Anne,I love, love to travel. In my spare time, ye...Anne,<BR/><BR/>I love, love to travel. In my spare time, yeah, there's not a lot of it, but in my spare time, I actually write travel articles.<BR/><BR/>I've eaten toad soup in China. Snails in Paris. I got thrown out of a circus in Venezuala.<BR/><BR/>I still haven't marked off all the states in the US, but I've hit quite a few, and there's only a couple that I can't go back to.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-6596907293350897222008-05-13T10:17:00.000-05:002008-05-13T10:17:00.000-05:00mMusing and fun post today. Do you dream about you...mMusing and fun post today. Do you dream about your lifelike characters.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03396551309251775224noreply@blogger.com