tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post5484677030437875853..comments2024-02-12T17:59:33.534-06:00Comments on RAZORED ZEN: The Illuminata, and Other Illuminating ThingsCharles Gramlichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-89006313107571167332008-04-12T10:50:00.000-05:002008-04-12T10:50:00.000-05:00Ivan, thankee,Lana, you sure did write Ravenmyst w...Ivan, thankee,<BR/><BR/>Lana, you sure did write Ravenmyst well.<BR/><BR/>Benjibopper, I think that a lot of writers naturally front-load, especially when they are coming up with the story idea because we need the background. There are strengths and weaknesses to each.<BR/>Lol about the song.<BR/><BR/>Travis Erwin, there is good writing in all genres that is well worth studying. <BR/><BR/>Tara, Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Christina, yes, it's a clan.<BR/><BR/>Donnetta, hope you enjoy.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-47135323491233470142008-04-11T21:38:00.000-05:002008-04-11T21:38:00.000-05:00Hi, Charles: I'll have to check out this newslette...Hi, Charles: I'll have to check out this newsletter. Sounds right up my alley. Better go visit Lana now. Nighty night.<BR/>DonnettaDonnettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831771508607746472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-59784444907866830462008-04-11T19:11:00.000-05:002008-04-11T19:11:00.000-05:00I just read about you on Rachel's blog and had to ...I just read about you on Rachel's blog and had to come over. lol. Now I KNOW for sure I run in tight circles. lolLoveRundlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177659277273835858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-35464369400670938982008-04-11T15:42:00.000-05:002008-04-11T15:42:00.000-05:00I havent had much time Charles, but I must say you...I havent had much time Charles, but I must say you are a talented man and that makes me lucky to know you.<BR/><BR/>TInside our hands, outside our heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135186996993725893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-72147668827560044352008-04-11T14:54:00.000-05:002008-04-11T14:54:00.000-05:00great piece! i'm a front-loader myself, usually a...great piece! i'm a front-loader myself, usually at the beginning of a chapter. i just like setting the context. think of it as a wide angle view of a world, or town, then a sharpening of focus down the minutia of a character's life.Chris Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402945887045545024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-27060471104067923332008-04-11T14:50:00.000-05:002008-04-11T14:50:00.000-05:00I've never read much in those genres but I'm alway...I've never read much in those genres but I'm always open to good writing so I'll check it out.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-64687575561501282652008-04-11T14:45:00.000-05:002008-04-11T14:45:00.000-05:00btw, there is a great song by modest mouse called ...btw, there is a great song by modest mouse called 'willful suspension of disbelief.'Chris Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402945887045545024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-18586868742765499342008-04-11T14:44:00.000-05:002008-04-11T14:44:00.000-05:00hey congrats Charles! and others. i'm going to c...hey congrats Charles! and others. i'm going to check the link now and read your fine work.Chris Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402945887045545024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-53701503762662637842008-04-11T14:31:00.000-05:002008-04-11T14:31:00.000-05:00My comment didn't post! Stupid Google! *kicks Goog...My comment didn't post! Stupid Google! *kicks Google*<BR/>I loved your column, baby. Very informative. Almost makes me wish I was a writer, too.Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-90928975727258071062008-04-11T13:35:00.000-05:002008-04-11T13:35:00.000-05:00Congrats.Great review.Congrats.<BR/><BR/>Great review.ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662075375182633162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-1912328425239263062008-04-11T08:53:00.000-05:002008-04-11T08:53:00.000-05:00Rachel, that has completely fallen by the wayside ...Rachel, that has completely fallen by the wayside in the face of an onslaught of tests, letters of recommendation and IRB approvals. Right now I'm just trying to keep my head above water until the end of the semester.<BR/><BR/>Bernita, I really appreciate that. Swords was written much earlier than the other two and I always thought it showed the tracks of my lack of experience. I had a much better conception of what I was doing in the second and third books so I've always felt they hung together better. Thanks very much for taking the time to read them and to comment. You really made my day.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-29009262304772522542008-04-11T08:14:00.000-05:002008-04-11T08:14:00.000-05:00Charles, I finished the set.A wonderful trilogy.If...Charles, I finished the set.A wonderful trilogy.<BR/>If possible, the story gets better and better.<BR/>And your heroine is no wimp.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-59545345836464443662008-04-11T02:40:00.000-05:002008-04-11T02:40:00.000-05:00Speaking of honor, valor, etc., how is that resear...Speaking of honor, valor, etc., how is that research on that Viking knight going?Rachel V. Olivierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993034871233904955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-66434706509035483252008-04-10T23:11:00.000-05:002008-04-10T23:11:00.000-05:00Steve Malley, thanks Dude. I appreciate that.Mila...Steve Malley, thanks Dude. I appreciate that.<BR/><BR/>Miladysa, ah, I hope you enjoy. Thanks for the support. Yes, since the Illuminata isn't published every month these days it's arrival can come as a surprise.<BR/><BR/>Sidney, it's like two old issues in one.<BR/><BR/>Wil, it's hard to keep 'em on the farm when they've seen the bright lights.<BR/><BR/>Danette, thanks. So I guess you didn't mind the shiny gold suit? Blinding for sure.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-78618414871236892642008-04-10T22:01:00.000-05:002008-04-10T22:01:00.000-05:00Congratulations on the good review. BTW, I also en...Congratulations on the good review. BTW, I also enjoyed your awards ceremony!Danette Haworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220718895967380788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-41133471969546517152008-04-10T21:07:00.000-05:002008-04-10T21:07:00.000-05:00Oh God, I better keep the OL away from this stuff,...Oh God, I better keep the OL away from this stuff, she would love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-29208255246821637872008-04-10T18:59:00.000-05:002008-04-10T18:59:00.000-05:00Looks like a good issue.Looks like a good issue.Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284680909152676159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-56135712130626459192008-04-10T17:46:00.000-05:002008-04-10T17:46:00.000-05:00As I am currently readling Sword of Talera I shall...As I am currently readling Sword of Talera I shall visit Bernita's post at a later date :-D<BR/><BR/>I received my copy of the Illuminata this morning - the email from Tyrannosaurus Press took me a little by surprise until I realised what it was!Miladysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065128196666157541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-35736115548787879422008-04-10T17:12:00.000-05:002008-04-10T17:12:00.000-05:00You deserve every bit of Bernita's praise, Charles...You deserve every bit of Bernita's praise, Charles. Your work is great reading!Steve Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561234111786788616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-92185879232943970202008-04-10T15:00:00.000-05:002008-04-10T15:00:00.000-05:00Sam, if you do read them then let me know what you...Sam, if you do read them then let me know what you think.<BR/><BR/>Sphinx Ink. I didn't even notice that but I'll have to email him. Thanks for pointing it out.<BR/><BR/>Sarai, the newsletter is often really chock full of information. I hope you enjoy the Taleran books if you get a chance to read them.<BR/><BR/>Britta, I think you'd enjoy it.<BR/><BR/>Lisa, thanks for the kind words on the piece.<BR/><BR/>David McMahon, if you're not into SF, fantasy or Horror it might not be that interesting but for writers I think it has some good stuff.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-51738436219014994242008-04-10T14:48:00.000-05:002008-04-10T14:48:00.000-05:00Never heard of the Illuminata - thanks for educati...Never heard of the Illuminata - thanks for educating me.<BR/><BR/>Say G'day to Lana for me, too.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-64975584611674753172008-04-10T14:02:00.000-05:002008-04-10T14:02:00.000-05:00I remember the abbreviated post well and I'm glad ...I remember the abbreviated post well and I'm glad to have a chance to read the expanded piece. You make some great points about some things I hadn't considered with regard to where the information should be included relative to the hook and the climax of the story. Thanks for sharing the link!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-32864200339414381742008-04-10T13:36:00.000-05:002008-04-10T13:36:00.000-05:00Great tip--I'll have to check out the newsletter.Great tip--I'll have to check out the newsletter.Britta Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01205625634339087200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-34514351040259323302008-04-10T13:35:00.000-05:002008-04-10T13:35:00.000-05:00Okay I think blogger ate my last comment so I will...Okay I think blogger ate my last comment so I will try again. I love the newsletter and signed up. tons of great information packed into it.<BR/>I read the review of Swords of Talera and now have one more to add to the shopping spree! It sounds wonderful can't wait to check it out.Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203551997160640352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-19167881657921926802008-04-10T13:30:00.000-05:002008-04-10T13:30:00.000-05:00That's a great newletter I went ahead and signed u...That's a great newletter I went ahead and signed up for monthly email. I really enjoyed some of the articles!Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203551997160640352noreply@blogger.com