tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post4025206066144472002..comments2024-02-12T17:59:33.534-06:00Comments on RAZORED ZEN: Razored Zen Interview: G. B. MillerCharles Gramlichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-3134627921944587462012-11-21T07:20:28.145-06:002012-11-21T07:20:28.145-06:00Golden Eagle, that's true. A way of getting ou...Golden Eagle, that's true. A way of getting out the things you can't easily talk about, I guess.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-47406350354008827202012-11-21T06:23:34.148-06:002012-11-21T06:23:34.148-06:00Interesting interview!
I've noticed a lot of ...Interesting interview!<br /><br />I've noticed a lot of writers mention that they started writing as a form of therapy. I guess it really does help.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-81360913122964893552012-11-20T19:51:53.530-06:002012-11-20T19:51:53.530-06:00G. B., revenge is a dish best served on Line 21! :...G. B., revenge is a dish best served on Line 21! :)<br />Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-78518862954311218802012-11-20T17:30:30.153-06:002012-11-20T17:30:30.153-06:00Hello again.
I'm glad you (the all purpose al...Hello again.<br /><br />I'm glad you (the all purpose all inclusive version being used) enjoyed it. Charles does ask the kind of questions that makes a person really think before answering.<br /><br />I agree, living in the same house that you grew up is a privilege indeed. I think as an adult, I appreciate more of what Mother Nature has given me now than I did when I was young.<br /><br />Any kind of motivation is good, but when it's the kind that really can destroy you if you let it, to rise above it and turn it to your advantage is the sweetest revenge one could have.G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-38696522117321097852012-11-20T16:49:27.201-06:002012-11-20T16:49:27.201-06:00Prashant, glad you enjoyed.
Kathleen, thanks for ...Prashant, glad you enjoyed.<br /><br />Kathleen, thanks for dropping by and commenting!Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-1859270771012146612012-11-20T15:57:24.634-06:002012-11-20T15:57:24.634-06:00Intriguing interview, Charles. I always enjoy read...Intriguing interview, Charles. I always enjoy reading about the motivation and writing process of writers. Thanks for introducing us to G.B. Miller; I shall check out the links for the stories. Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067969207174384793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-49367345822380802102012-11-20T12:54:35.408-06:002012-11-20T12:54:35.408-06:00Charles, thanks for introducing me to G.B. Miller ...Charles, thanks for introducing me to G.B. Miller through this fine interview. I'm always interested to know what motivates people to write and Mr. Miller has delivered a first here. I agree, that is a motivation in itself.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-63437566014612136262012-11-20T10:03:49.252-06:002012-11-20T10:03:49.252-06:00Lisa, thanks for visiting.Lisa, thanks for visiting.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-70101204819393934742012-11-20T01:42:57.829-06:002012-11-20T01:42:57.829-06:00Living in the same house you grew up in is a privi...Living in the same house you grew up in is a privilege. Good interview Charles and nice to meet you G. B. Miller.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-5747415588506479172012-11-19T21:47:06.404-06:002012-11-19T21:47:06.404-06:00LL Cool Joe, thanks for dropping by.
Ty, I know, ...LL Cool Joe, thanks for dropping by.<br /><br />Ty, I know, I much enjoy it myself.<br /><br />G., I'm sure we'll have more commentary tomorrow. I will leave this up through tomorrow. Good turnout, though.<br /><br />Cloudia, de nada.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-64031187948103079362012-11-19T18:24:53.214-06:002012-11-19T18:24:53.214-06:00thanks
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Comfort Spiral
...thanks<br /><br /><br /> Aloha from Honolulu<br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a><br /> <br /> ~ > < } } ( ° ><br /><br />> < 3 3 3 ( ' > <br /> <br /> ><}}(°> ~Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-68700264123783598562012-11-19T18:15:36.626-06:002012-11-19T18:15:36.626-06:00Charles: Thanks again for having me here today.
E...Charles: Thanks again for having me here today.<br /><br />Everyone else: I'll try to compose an answer that covers everyone's comments.<br /><br />Being denigrated over my writing is something I never really understood throughout the years, but I look at it this way, those who can't often will try to prove their superiority by bad mouthing anyone who makes a serious go at it.<br /><br />Re erotica: there is a sameness to some of the plots, in only that most people want to be entertained with what they know. They really don't want to go out of their comfort zone when it comes to sex, so a book has to be exceptional for people to do so, which is probably why 50 Shades has done so well.<br /><br />Sex in general is tough to write, and for those who can do it without turning off the reader, I tip my hat to them.<br /><br />Sometimes it is a necessary evil for a story and some writers (like Charles) can add it without detracting anything from the story.<br /><br />This one was tough to write, because of what the main character got herself into. Trying to write it from a business point of view I think, was the only way to do it justice, as it made less titillating and more of like, "It's my body, and I should be able to use it to the best of my ability."<br /><br />I thank everyone for their fine comments today.G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-68761138499295900162012-11-19T18:07:16.862-06:002012-11-19T18:07:16.862-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09192814826756623212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-79703789429198124192012-11-19T18:07:16.409-06:002012-11-19T18:07:16.409-06:00Nice interview. Always like to read or hear about ...Nice interview. Always like to read or hear about other writers, their influences, and the approaches they take.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09192814826756623212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-47755810075232458542012-11-19T17:39:56.918-06:002012-11-19T17:39:56.918-06:00Another great interview. It's cool to find out...Another great interview. It's cool to find out even more about G.LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-56108164119227234422012-11-19T14:54:02.890-06:002012-11-19T14:54:02.890-06:00Riot kitty, thankee. Love your avatar.
Laughingwo...Riot kitty, thankee. Love your avatar.<br /><br />Laughingwolf, thanks, man.<br />Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-29498796174827189732012-11-19T12:36:44.668-06:002012-11-19T12:36:44.668-06:00good stuff charles and gbm...
also, what mark sa...good stuff charles and gbm... <br /><br />also, what mark says<br /><br />as for sex: 50 shades... nuff saidlaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-46318879235941838012012-11-19T12:35:00.083-06:002012-11-19T12:35:00.083-06:00Good interview! Like your style of writing.Good interview! Like your style of writing.Riot Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725825736285347870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-8002499638111241302012-11-19T12:31:07.997-06:002012-11-19T12:31:07.997-06:00Erik, a motivation for me growing up was being cal...Erik, a motivation for me growing up was being called Lazy by all my brothers and sister and sister in laws.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-39005196267908901252012-11-19T12:02:37.906-06:002012-11-19T12:02:37.906-06:00Cool, man. I love these kinds of interviews.
Bei...Cool, man. I love these kinds of interviews. <br /><br />Being denigrated can be a prime motivation, for sure. Erik Donald Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332500850365598564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-70310525025135991152012-11-19T11:09:15.198-06:002012-11-19T11:09:15.198-06:00Ron Scheer, there's often a sameness about tho...Ron Scheer, there's often a sameness about those kinds of plots, although I don't know if that's because they have to be the same. I've never read much erotica.<br /><br />Lynn, G is using it well.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-21877476349158226542012-11-19T10:57:48.148-06:002012-11-19T10:57:48.148-06:00Always interesting to hear about the effect social...Always interesting to hear about the effect social media has marketing the written word. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-79756332355994249632012-11-19T09:11:53.765-06:002012-11-19T09:11:53.765-06:00Good interview. I've come to think that sex as...Good interview. I've come to think that sex as a plot element has limited possibilities, but its many, many varieties can make it an interesting aspect of characterization.Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-71886629543751280772012-11-19T08:29:40.769-06:002012-11-19T08:29:40.769-06:00Mark, gotta find motivation where you can.
Alex, ...Mark, gotta find motivation where you can.<br /><br />Alex, I have written sexual materials in my vampire stories but I prefer not to.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-74963665660835820272012-11-19T08:22:15.524-06:002012-11-19T08:22:15.524-06:00That is good motivation. Couldn't write about ...That is good motivation. Couldn't write about the sex though.<br />Good luck, GB!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com