tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post1707950887054784757..comments2023-12-31T20:43:08.499-05:00Comments on THE STILETTO GANG: Magnum vs Everybody ElseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-7987327585264642362013-05-11T13:33:37.363-04:002013-05-11T13:33:37.363-04:00Late to the party, but happy birth week -- and man...Late to the party, but happy birth week -- and many more, each happier than the one before! <br />I remembered Zeus -- wanted to call the other Hera (feminist side showing up).<br />I like a few reminders in sequels, especially of points that matter, because (I'll admit it) I forget things and don't want to follow my niece's lead and reread a whole series every time a new book comes out. <br />I especially appreciate the authors who keep things fresh and exciting in a series . . . and those who end each book with a good resolution. I've become very angry at "cliff-hanger" endings. A satisfying ending is far more likely to bring me back to the series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-58196296092556573882013-05-09T20:55:23.303-04:002013-05-09T20:55:23.303-04:00Bethany, you raise an excellent point! Although I&...Bethany, you raise an excellent point! Although I've never written a sequel, so I really don't know! I suspect it depends on the situation we last saw said hero or heroine in?? I'm a little older than you (i think), so I was more of the Starsky & Hutch generation, but I totally get where you're coming from! Happy viewing, and don't forget to feed the pony!Laura Spinellahttp://www.lauraspinella.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-50559160730801753592013-05-08T14:21:09.370-04:002013-05-08T14:21:09.370-04:00Happy birthday, Bethany! I enjoyed Magnum back in ...Happy birthday, Bethany! I enjoyed Magnum back in the day, but I don't remember the names of the dogs, either.<br /><br />I think the least beck exposition we writers can get away with is probably best. I think you need a little more in the second book, because the chances are good that you'll have a large number of readers who haven't read the first one yet. After that, the books are out there, and if readers want to know more, they can pick them up. In a standalone, you only parcel out little bits of the backstory and only as the reader absolutely needs it. My philosophy of writing series is to do the same.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-90750058536804712642013-05-08T12:24:15.828-04:002013-05-08T12:24:15.828-04:00First off, happy birthday!
And oh wow, so happy t...First off, happy birthday!<br /><br />And oh wow, so happy to see another "Magnum" fan. I thought I was the only one who had "Magnum P.I." on her Netflix queue.<br /><br />Regarding the episodic form versus the "big bad" form, I enjoy both, but I've noticed some series bend over backwards to preserve the "big bad." An extended arc is great, but I also like to see my beloved characters (oh, Magnum!) in brand-new situations.<br /><br />So I don't mind throwing in a little exposition now and then to keep situations -- and characters -- fresh. The only time I get annoyed is when the exposition is too obvious in the dialogue. (Example: Someone on "Magnum P.I." says, "Remember that time in Vietnam? Or remember that time on the carrier?")<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-18235748424686815942013-05-08T12:13:59.752-04:002013-05-08T12:13:59.752-04:00Katreader wins! And looking up the names of Higgi...Katreader wins! And looking up the names of Higgins' dogs is practically the entire purpose for Al Gore inventing the internet. Email me at carriemae.agent@gmail.com and we'll make this free story thing happen.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287040994749326468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-54570581401484640932013-05-08T11:49:23.226-04:002013-05-08T11:49:23.226-04:00I loved Magnum PI too. I do like the long complica...I loved Magnum PI too. I do like the long complicated plots though-I'm addicted to Once Upon a Time. But you have to watch faithfully or you won't have a clue as to what's going on! For books-I always read my mysteries in order! As for the dogs...loved them. Off hand couldn't tell you their names...but I looked them up. Does that count? lol They are very good names too: Zeus and Apollo. <br /><br />Happy Birthday!Katreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-66273279797972448032013-05-08T10:12:41.708-04:002013-05-08T10:12:41.708-04:00I watched Magnum faithfully but don't remember...I watched Magnum faithfully but don't remember the dogs names either. Because I write two series, I put bare minimum back story in. When someone in my critque group questions something, then I add more.Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-73689357263372724762013-05-08T08:02:58.552-04:002013-05-08T08:02:58.552-04:00Happy birthday, Bethany! I can't remember the...Happy birthday, Bethany! I can't remember the dogs' names, alas.<br /><br />You raise a good point. I had a hard time--as each subsequent Murder 101 was published--figuring out how much backstory to include but after a while, realized that readers would figure it out with fewer details than I was inclined to provide. It's worked out pretty well.<br /><br />Have a great day! MaggieMaggienoreply@blogger.com