tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post4356858488287540582..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: DO YOU KNOW YOUR HERO?Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-4018354834552755032015-09-10T21:39:03.136-05:002015-09-10T21:39:03.136-05:00That is very nice of you to say about my stories a...That is very nice of you to say about my stories and novels. I try to touch some inner chord in my reader's heart and mind so that the story will catch him or her up.<br /><br />You made my weary evening so much better for your comments. Thanks. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61309966362440252362015-09-10T21:37:03.399-05:002015-09-10T21:37:03.399-05:00Cozy murder mysteries turn me off. Murder of a hu...Cozy murder mysteries turn me off. Murder of a human being is ugly and nasty and not some sit-com as you say. Helena was astute, wasn't she?Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-89859439090619248752015-09-10T21:35:09.182-05:002015-09-10T21:35:09.182-05:00Perhaps they read intelligent fiction BECAUSE they...Perhaps they read intelligent fiction BECAUSE they are better judges of character and like Eric are turned off by cotton-candy characters. :-) Astute comment.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-56058039488725990732015-09-10T10:41:28.985-05:002015-09-10T10:41:28.985-05:00Nicely said. I tend to shy away from poor fiction....Nicely said. I tend to shy away from poor fiction. Too many other good things to read besides some of the sit-comish style books out there today.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-42679811559291934472015-09-10T10:40:04.512-05:002015-09-10T10:40:04.512-05:00Adding my wish for your luck in the story, but yo...Adding my wish for your luck in the story, but you don't need it at all. You're a professional.<br /><br />Helena pretty much stamped out what I was going to say, but far less verbose. If I don't really get into my characters, I cannot proceed with the story from the author's side -- if ~I~ don't care about them and what happens to them, who will?<br /><br />That's one of the things that I love about your writing. I've read several of your books and stories, and none of them can claim shallowish characters. Gritty, witty, playful perhaps, but never shallow. It shows depth of heart and passion for your craft that not all writers possess.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8394138005399648382015-09-10T01:25:11.016-05:002015-09-10T01:25:11.016-05:00I love that story about the poor rat and the kind ...I love that story about the poor rat and the kind man, and his reply was perfect.<br /><br />Your column today reminded me of a study done which found that people who read intelligent fiction are better judges of character and simply understand people better. I'm not surprised at all. Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-71862148717325310212015-09-09T23:23:05.526-05:002015-09-09T23:23:05.526-05:00No stress hits so hard or devastatingly as a famil...No stress hits so hard or devastatingly as a family crisis. No need to apologize, for last I checked, we are all allowed to be human, right?<br /><br />Yes, Donald Trump fits that definition as does Thomas Edison (I had no idea as a schoolboy what a driven, cruel man he was.)<br /><br />Guess that was why I used Edison in my alternate history tale, giving Tesla a chance to strike back.<br /><br />Oscar Wilde would be the first to defend your right to stumble. :-)<br />Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-50345931040597188662015-09-09T23:04:16.141-05:002015-09-09T23:04:16.141-05:00Congrats on getting your anthology entry done. I c...Congrats on getting your anthology entry done. I couldn't help think of Donald Trump: 'Yet, haven't you met people consumed by the hunger for fame, wealth, social status?' Excellent advice on knowing our characters to portray them with veracity. Thanks as always Roland.<br /><br />And do forgive me for the Oscar Wilde blunder. I am under a great deal of stress dealing with a family crisis so had a brain snap. I know Wilde well, having taught him for many years. You sure don't get away with anything in the blogosphere! My bruises will slowly heal.<br /><br />Denise :-) Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-39450983017234986992015-09-09T22:37:43.351-05:002015-09-09T22:37:43.351-05:00The deeper we dig into the feelings of our charact...The deeper we dig into the feelings of our characters and in the realities of the world, the more riveting our novel will seem to the reader.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-77081099419745067842015-09-09T12:06:40.968-05:002015-09-09T12:06:40.968-05:00I'm overwhelmed with deep thoughts. Love the s...I'm overwhelmed with deep thoughts. Love the story and motivation. We definitely have to dig deeper, eh? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84018676975343710362015-09-09T10:37:21.558-05:002015-09-09T10:37:21.558-05:00Yes, that man is my hero of the day as I've sa...Yes, that man is my hero of the day as I've said. :-) I'm off to submit my entry now. Cross your fingers and wish me luck.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-358485213257730472015-09-09T10:35:59.034-05:002015-09-09T10:35:59.034-05:00Yeah, I've allowed it to re-awaken my old ulce...Yeah, I've allowed it to re-awaken my old ulcer. Sigh. Now, it is honey, soup, vitamin E, and banana time. Geez, I just made the minions laugh at the word "banana"! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8443857472138835232015-09-09T10:34:24.742-05:002015-09-09T10:34:24.742-05:00I did. Thanks! Your feedback means a lot to me. :-...I did. Thanks! Your feedback means a lot to me. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-24636181046717424272015-09-09T08:07:34.787-05:002015-09-09T08:07:34.787-05:00I've heard that rat story. Good for him that h...I've heard that rat story. Good for him that he saved the poor thing.<br />Awesome you have your entry ready!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-89291146498342364312015-09-09T04:09:48.711-05:002015-09-09T04:09:48.711-05:00Hi Roland - that's great news that you've ...Hi Roland - that's great news that you've finished your anthology entry. Body language says so much too .. as you've put here with your Rat in the headlights ... so pleased the man felt empathy and was prepared to do something for the poor creature. You certainly have had your fair share of being scared, terrified and worried for your future ... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-55341312478013093582015-09-09T01:16:30.386-05:002015-09-09T01:16:30.386-05:00Good luck Roland! Check your email, please.Good luck Roland! Check your email, please.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-57688943015015446692015-09-08T23:14:28.570-05:002015-09-08T23:14:28.570-05:00That man is my hero of the day. :-) All of us hav...That man is my hero of the day. :-) All of us have been scared like that sadly. :-( Cross your fingers for me.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41316523011759324562015-09-08T22:46:14.164-05:002015-09-08T22:46:14.164-05:00Good luck with your entry.
Love the man with the n...Good luck with your entry.<br />Love the man with the newspaper. I think many of us have been scared like that...Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com