tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post3885063136084695442..comments2024-03-28T02:36:36.432-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Tales of an Almost Art Class Dropout by Ritter AmesJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-86934233629078734362016-02-20T15:53:02.329-05:002016-02-20T15:53:02.329-05:00Welcome to WWK, Ritter. I think most authors use t...Welcome to WWK, Ritter. I think most authors use their life experiences to some extent for their books. I know I do. I think your series sounds fascinating. I'll admit I don't know as much about art as you do, although at one time I painted and I have stacks of books on well-known artists so I do have an interest in art, too.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-81501948329491793772016-02-20T15:43:32.158-05:002016-02-20T15:43:32.158-05:00I certainly use my life experiences for my fiction...I certainly use my life experiences for my fiction. I base my protagonist, Jesse Damon, on a composite of inmates who were on my work crew when I worked in a state prison. And his job is in the steel fabrication plant where I worked, midnight to eight, just like he does.<br /><br />Your books sound fascinating, set in the world of art, with the art fraud and thefts as the focus of investigations.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-8402424660466825672016-02-20T15:15:02.748-05:002016-02-20T15:15:02.748-05:00Hi Ritter, what a great post. I love reading about...Hi Ritter, what a great post. I love reading about how writers find their particular path. One of my all time favorite movies is The Thomas Crown Affair (both versions) because it deals with both art and mystery. Art mysteries seem to be catnip to me. Can't wait to read yours!Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-41842544318568353742016-02-20T12:49:02.442-05:002016-02-20T12:49:02.442-05:00Absolutely great for mystery, Margaret. Readers lo...Absolutely great for mystery, Margaret. Readers love those touches only "people in the trenches" can write about. Love it!<br />Ritter Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061350506378402974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-23075124892286480572016-02-20T12:11:49.421-05:002016-02-20T12:11:49.421-05:00I like reading about art, forgeries, theft, and th...I like reading about art, forgeries, theft, and the stolen masterpiece market. Great topic! <br /><br />I worked in custom decorating sales management, which gave me an overview of the field and an appreciation of color, texture, and pattern, though I worked behind the scenes, chasing down fabric and hardware shipments or dealing with the workroom. And I'm experienced at home renovations. Both areas are the basis for my books.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-91419887526870943422016-02-20T11:33:08.561-05:002016-02-20T11:33:08.561-05:00Thank you, Warren. Yes, that is one of the things ...Thank you, Warren. Yes, that is one of the things I particularly love about reading mysteries--how many professions and hobbies and life events form the frame around a novel or series. I love the "little stories within the bigger stories" because they give insight into people and things I didn't know before, all while trying to solve a murder or crime.Ritter Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061350506378402974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-74365769410433073662016-02-20T11:30:37.194-05:002016-02-20T11:30:37.194-05:00Thanks so much for the welcome, James, and I'm...Thanks so much for the welcome, James, and I'm so happy to be here. I think my teacher waited so long because I was such a good audience for everyone--or my newest project had finally reached the catastrophe-point where her frustration could no longer be contained. We always had enough in the class that she could have kicked me out long before. I think she may not have had the heart to do so. I was good in any projects that required fabric and thread--so maybe she saw enough promise there to keep the faith. Regardless, I did enjoy the class, and loved seeing what the real artists in the room did each day. And I absolutely loved hearing them talk about why they were doing what they were doing. <br />Ritter Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061350506378402974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-64484442863686557522016-02-20T09:35:01.023-05:002016-02-20T09:35:01.023-05:00It always interests me how writers integrate their...It always interests me how writers integrate their backgrounds into their writing. Any life experience can be used. Thanks for telling us about the path not travelled.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-41777967173793222192016-02-20T05:02:22.012-05:002016-02-20T05:02:22.012-05:00Welcome to WWK, Ritter. You are right that for aut...Welcome to WWK, Ritter. You are right that for authors, everything is grist for the compositional mill. The only surprise in your story is that the teacher waited four years to wonder at your presence in her class – probably wanted enough students to continue the class!<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.com