tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post690072145950623378..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: O.K. THERE ARE VAMPIRES. NOW WHAT?Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-1866383535674719762012-09-19T06:29:02.001-05:002012-09-19T06:29:02.001-05:00Great excerpt from King. Salem's Lot was my fi...Great excerpt from King. Salem's Lot was my first real exposure to vampires. I read it when I was too young by flashlight under my covers. I "borrowed" it from my parents. He has a way with words.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-60458667875925934752012-09-18T21:04:40.551-05:002012-09-18T21:04:40.551-05:00The Desert Rocks:
I doubt any of us will ever writ...The Desert Rocks:<br />I doubt any of us will ever write in the league of Stephen King! I'm happy to find another Kate & Leopold fan!<br /><br />Melissa:<br />I tried to leave a comment on your blog, but your blog will not accept my IE8. You may be limiting your outreach if your blog will only accept the latest browsers. Many of us in cyberland are not cyber-talented.<br /><br />I'm glad that you enjoyed my post. I try to be helpful to my friends. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-27242040909384814462012-09-18T19:17:32.997-05:002012-09-18T19:17:32.997-05:00Great post, Roland. I like how you broke it down a...Great post, Roland. I like how you broke it down and showed us what an agent is seeking and where we are possibly failing. You shared some useful tips and they are all spot on. I loved this piece of advice, "Do snails race past your Hamlet Hero?" You nailed that. We need to make sure our protagonist is in peril and things are always getting worse. Each chapter should end with things worsening for our hero. Great advice and thanks for sharing.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-46210615223111490022012-09-18T14:33:56.117-05:002012-09-18T14:33:56.117-05:00My heroine gets in more and more trouble in every ...My heroine gets in more and more trouble in every chapter but that doesn't mean I will ever write like Stephen King. BTW, I love Kate and Leopold too. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-39765266477443357782012-09-18T09:01:25.496-05:002012-09-18T09:01:25.496-05:00Shelly:
You are a gem for FB'ing and tweeting ...Shelly:<br />You are a gem for FB'ing and tweeting this post. I just hope a friend or two is helped on their way to becoming published by my words. That would make my day! Thanks again, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-21616449024216779562012-09-18T08:44:26.016-05:002012-09-18T08:44:26.016-05:00I tweeted and FB'd this. Great post as usual. ...I tweeted and FB'd this. Great post as usual. You are so clear in getting you point across.<br /><br />Hugs and chocolate,<br />Shellyshellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-87130967758638440092012-09-18T08:37:43.015-05:002012-09-18T08:37:43.015-05:00Hilary:
I did this post late in the evening, so I ...Hilary:<br />I did this post late in the evening, so I am glad it was coherent and helpful. :-)<br /><br />Susan:<br />It unsettled me so when I first read it that I didn't read another King novel for a long while. Just once I'd like to a man of God portrayed as something other than a cliched straw dog though.<br /><br />Siv:<br />I thought THE 13TH WARRIOR might be a favorite of yours. I enjoyed it on a multitude of layers. The Moslem poet was portrayed as a man of integrity as were the Vikings (though they were lustily so! LOL)<br /><br />Chris:<br />Loved your play on words there. I tried to make my little post educational and enjoyable! :-)<br /><br />Alex:<br />I am currently re-reading DUMA KEY, but I do not think I will ever re-read SALEM'S LOT though I am also currently reading the short story that was a prelude of sorts to the book. The book was much better than either movie based on it. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-66918009472485382672012-09-18T07:39:52.655-05:002012-09-18T07:39:52.655-05:00Great tips!
It's been years since I read the b...Great tips!<br />It's been years since I read the book or even watched the movie.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-72694846069733302872012-09-18T06:47:42.083-05:002012-09-18T06:47:42.083-05:00Great post, Roland! There is a (Salem's) LOT ...Great post, Roland! There is a (Salem's) LOT of great advice here. <br /><br />;^)<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-26749875444186907422012-09-18T05:34:19.937-05:002012-09-18T05:34:19.937-05:00The 13th warrior is a favorite in my movie library...The 13th warrior is a favorite in my movie library :)Thanks for some more great advice. King is a word master :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-40488820691164441072012-09-18T04:37:47.382-05:002012-09-18T04:37:47.382-05:00Great discussion on why agents reject manuscripts ...Great discussion on why agents reject manuscripts - thank you! And now I want to go back a reread Salem's Lot!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-63303782813178303952012-09-18T02:46:45.498-05:002012-09-18T02:46:45.498-05:00Hi Roland .. you write so well and explain aspects...Hi Roland .. you write so well and explain aspects so cleverly .. clarifying things for us .. <br /><br />I just watched the clip - Prayers before battle ... <br /><br />Also your clip from Salem's Lot - showing us why King's book was snapped up - great description setting the scene - parsimonius in its quantity of words ..<br /><br />Great to read - thanks - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com