tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post4944545209872088614..comments2023-08-26T08:19:53.299-04:00Comments on FCEtier, Photographer - Author: Flashbacks add structure to debut novelFCEtierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01034125920155332301noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-77247849990515833812013-09-24T09:38:31.863-04:002013-09-24T09:38:31.863-04:00Love the idea of a female assassin in her sixties-...Love the idea of a female assassin in her sixties---and still working, and the glimpse into her life adds meat to the character. Nice job Frank. Thanks for sharing the tip from your publisher too. It helps to see the inner workings that comes with publishing.<br /><a href="http://historysleuth.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">History Sleuth's Milk Carton Murders</a>HistorySleuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502098938801373264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-70125909335911787962013-09-23T18:50:03.750-04:002013-09-23T18:50:03.750-04:00Ooops! Something got lost in translation. 8 senten...Ooops! Something got lost in translation. 8 sentences aren't usually enough and sometimes the back-story is lacking, sorry.<br />Claudia has been a professional assassin for over 30 years and she's considering retiring now. This snippett was a flash back to the beginning. She became a sniper right out of college.FCEtierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199098303138353894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-25181759280589596122013-09-23T12:56:00.946-04:002013-09-23T12:56:00.946-04:00So sorry I missed commenting on this yesterday.
I ...So sorry I missed commenting on this yesterday.<br />I wonder what compels her to embark on a new profession at her age with all the money she needs. Intriguing. Also intriguing is her vision "remarkable for any human." Your writing is great, so's the snippet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18155827930296685025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-31565464150507768842013-09-23T02:07:23.066-04:002013-09-23T02:07:23.066-04:00This is delightful. I work with the "older&q...This is delightful. I work with the "older" population (Physical Therapy/Rehab), and I love all the "characters" I meet. It wouldn't surprise me if one day I encounter an assassin, though I'll never know...she'll probably tell me she's a paper salesperson : ) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551671528722336812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-61358890141583981782013-09-23T00:06:32.899-04:002013-09-23T00:06:32.899-04:00Intriguing to see that she still kept on working e...Intriguing to see that she still kept on working even though she had enough money for retiring. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346034896296813841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-51900813600876047922013-09-22T22:26:55.897-04:002013-09-22T22:26:55.897-04:00I like it, Chip! Great idea to add an older female...I like it, Chip! Great idea to add an older female assassin to the story-- instant interest. She's not a run of the mill character. :-) And I love how you've included a bit of structuring problem-solving. Thanks!<br /><br />I've read a couple chapters of your book (posted online). It's very good! I wish I had more time to sit at the computer and read. I'll get back to it soon. Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-8983481433304619692013-09-22T18:29:38.705-04:002013-09-22T18:29:38.705-04:00I really like Claudia! As a woman of a certain ag...I really like Claudia! As a woman of a certain age (cough, cough), its nice to see a realistic portrayal. And the last line made me laugh out loud!J. A. Hornbucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052929905955160076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-6336683460202776722013-09-22T15:07:54.377-04:002013-09-22T15:07:54.377-04:00She sounds absolutely fascinating. I love the idea...She sounds absolutely fascinating. I love the idea for the structure. Sounds great!Sarah Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299866797067130767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-54850376095134126562013-09-22T13:55:14.037-04:002013-09-22T13:55:14.037-04:00Sounds like a tough row to hoe, but a rewarding on...Sounds like a tough row to hoe, but a rewarding one for women's rights. Great snippet, Frank. :)Siobhan Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595776353171184107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-79720148263228563042013-09-22T12:02:15.355-04:002013-09-22T12:02:15.355-04:00I like Claudia. She's practical and knows how...I like Claudia. She's practical and knows how to make hard choices---no wonder she survived to retirement!<br /><br />Th structure makes a lot of sense to me, too. Thanks for sharing that, too.Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265589529909793312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-58951289294157842662013-09-22T11:11:11.784-04:002013-09-22T11:11:11.784-04:00The opening line for this snippet is fantastic. It...The opening line for this snippet is fantastic. It really pulls the reader into the character. Great job!Jess Schirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-10172034384781444622013-09-22T11:00:47.753-04:002013-09-22T11:00:47.753-04:00She's such a fascinating character, really enj...She's such a fascinating character, really enjoying the story. another excellent excerpt!Veronica Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04732940088047026021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979123467107730191.post-14643583127082965262013-09-21T21:06:46.497-04:002013-09-21T21:06:46.497-04:00What an intriguing character - a 62 year old assas...What an intriguing character - a 62 year old assassin - fantastic idea! Also love the idea of your editor -- good thinking. Great 8.Susan Stuckeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742093200745409339noreply@blogger.com