tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post4384780214848148238..comments2024-03-28T18:40:05.789-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Anita Page Interview and book Give AwayJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-16668965370490124672012-07-05T10:19:20.884-04:002012-07-05T10:19:20.884-04:00Warren, thanks for a delightful interview with Ani...Warren, thanks for a delightful interview with Anita Page. I enjoyed it from start to finish.<br /><br />Anita, Hannah Fox is certainly a symbol of a strong woman and I can understand why you plan to continue her in your next works. I look forward to reading "Damned If You Don’t."Betty Gordonhttp://www.bettygordon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-53487869041723569472012-07-05T09:22:18.080-04:002012-07-05T09:22:18.080-04:00Jumping in late on this, but I look forward to rea...Jumping in late on this, but I look forward to reading Damned If You Don't in the near future. It sounds terrific. I love the idea of demoting a main character for your next installment, and the rationale is sound, especially for an amateur sleuth. I'm struggling to find plausible murders for my art gallery crew. Maybe I'll steal your idea...<br />Anita, you're NOT the last writer who doesn't FB or Twit! I only just started a blog, and I reluctantly bought a cell phone less than a year ago. Social media is fine, but you're absolutely right, it does eat into writing time.<br /><br />Nikki Andrews<br />Framed<br />www.scrivenersriver.blogspot.comNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682040969965800663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-67796997091145757862012-07-04T22:26:42.621-04:002012-07-04T22:26:42.621-04:00Terrie, I'm so glad you liked the book.
Penny...Terrie, I'm so glad you liked the book.<br /><br />Penny, I appreciate your stopping by.<br /><br />Thanks all for taking the time to comment today.<br /><br />Special thanks to Warren for hosting me, and to WWKers Jim, E.B.,Linda and Gloria for the warm welcome. <br /><br />Good luck to all on the giveway. I'll notify the winner by email.Anita Pagehttp://www.anitapagewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-67751875446827473232012-07-04T21:58:11.647-04:002012-07-04T21:58:11.647-04:00I went to college in the Catskills in the 60s, so ...I went to college in the Catskills in the 60s, so this book looks very interesting to me. Thanks for a great interview. <br /><br />pennyt at hotmail dot compennythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02954661134848897320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-63917446617463170232012-07-04T21:31:47.052-04:002012-07-04T21:31:47.052-04:00I already own and read DAMNED IF YOU DON'T. It...I already own and read DAMNED IF YOU DON'T. It is a wonderful story, rich with local flavor and enchanting characters. I am soooo happy to hear that Hannah will be back!!!! Even as a secondary character, she'll be awesome.Terrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-15274903287764052732012-07-04T17:13:26.982-04:002012-07-04T17:13:26.982-04:00Georgia, I'm glad to have been helpful. Decidi...Georgia, I'm glad to have been helpful. Deciding what to leave out is always difficult--almost as hard as deciding what to include.<br /><br />Jan, thanks for stopping by.It's interesting that we've both taken this direction. I look forward to reading your books.Anita Pagehttp://www.anitapagewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-59223631985718574342012-07-04T16:42:11.239-04:002012-07-04T16:42:11.239-04:00Wonderful interview, Anita. Thanks to Warren for h...Wonderful interview, Anita. Thanks to Warren for hosting you, too. Interesting that you are using the same setting, some of the same characters, but a different lead character in your next novel. I am also doing that--two of the books written, and one published so far. I agree about the social networking. It in itself can be addictive, but it takes away time for writing. A very fine balance. Good luck with everything you're doing--short stories, novels and networking. Your novel sounds fascinating.Jan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-16639109877435309732012-07-04T15:55:29.616-04:002012-07-04T15:55:29.616-04:00Anita, you have helped me today."You don'...Anita, you have helped me today."You don't need a lot of details to breathe life into your characters. You just need the right ones." I am killing myself with short story research this week. Think E.B.Davis' parallel with (Elizabeth George)Thomas Lynley's friends very interesting.Look forward to reading your novel.<br /><br />Georgia Wilson<br />georgiaruthwilson@gmail.comGeorgia Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02385201859016332797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-30242440932697058142012-07-04T15:43:23.169-04:002012-07-04T15:43:23.169-04:00An interesting question, DK. I don't think of ...An interesting question, DK. I don't think of myself as Hannah, but we've got a lot in common including our politics and the fact that we're both uninspired housekeepers. <br /><br />I wonder if it's possible to write a character who doesn't have at least a drop of the author's DNA.Anita Pagehttp://www.anitapagewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-38064153271101164642012-07-04T13:38:56.921-04:002012-07-04T13:38:56.921-04:00A great interview! I often wonder how much of the...A great interview! I often wonder how much of the writer is included in the characters about whom they write. dkchristi.com author of Ghost Orchiddkchristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312685753221358802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-36593144822685011252012-07-04T12:35:39.463-04:002012-07-04T12:35:39.463-04:00Warren, no apology necessary. You're not the f...Warren, no apology necessary. You're not the first person to make that switch. <br /><br />Nancy, I agree. What's interesting to me is that I'm learning things about Hannah this time around that I never knew before.Anita Pagehttp://www.anitapagewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-28105040746851413652012-07-04T12:12:43.583-04:002012-07-04T12:12:43.583-04:00Great title and fascinating characters, Anita. And...Great title and fascinating characters, Anita. And I love the Catskill setting. I've brought secondary characters back into my mysteries, too--one, in fact, turned into my protagonist. If you have one who captures your heart, why not?Nancy Means Wrighthttp://nancymeanswright.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11824291558637161952012-07-04T11:30:10.879-04:002012-07-04T11:30:10.879-04:00Sorry, Sorry Sorry. I should never write emails be...Sorry, Sorry Sorry. I should never write emails before I am entirely correct. DAMNED IF YOU DON'T is the novel's title. I have no idea what happens if you do,Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-1591158199288191902012-07-04T11:17:21.027-04:002012-07-04T11:17:21.027-04:00I'm glad you like the cover, Bobbi.
Barb, th...I'm glad you like the cover, Bobbi. <br /><br />Barb, that's exactly what appeals to me, the feeling of being in a familiar world and seeing someone you've know well from a different perspective.Anita Pagehttp://www.anitapagewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-30238247987283461892012-07-04T11:16:25.247-04:002012-07-04T11:16:25.247-04:00Welcome to WWK, Anita. I, too, think it's fasc...Welcome to WWK, Anita. I, too, think it's fascinating that you're going to focus on different characters while still bringing the others back as a secondary character. I'm looking forward to reading your book, DAMNED IF YOU DON'T. It sounds like one I'd really enjoy.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-26783011013155292692012-07-04T10:57:02.636-04:002012-07-04T10:57:02.636-04:00I hope the book is continuing to sell well, Anita....I hope the book is continuing to sell well, Anita. <br /><br />Richard North Patterson (who, admittedly, I haven't read in a while - too many good authors, too little time), often writes (or used to write?) new books from the point of view of a character who had been a secondary character in a prior book. I remember one book where the main character went out to eat, and across the room spotted an old friend, who had been the main character in a prior book. I liked the small-world feel of that approach. I hope you'll be as successful.<br /><br />Barb at barbgoffman dot comBarb Goffmanhttp://www.barbgoffman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-77813206781951539092012-07-04T10:27:58.749-04:002012-07-04T10:27:58.749-04:00Great interview, Anita! And congratulations on th...Great interview, Anita! And congratulations on the publication of your book. LOVE that cover. Happy trails! bobbi c.Bobbi A. Chukran, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678371925926783260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11688833516150505662012-07-04T10:27:56.697-04:002012-07-04T10:27:56.697-04:00Linda, thank you. I'm happy to be here.
Kevin...Linda, thank you. I'm happy to be here.<br /><br />Kevin, so nice of you to say that. Thanks for stopping by.Anita Pagehttp://www.anitapagewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-21733855590746206072012-07-04T10:15:32.824-04:002012-07-04T10:15:32.824-04:00Congrats on the enw novel. Having enjoyed your sho...Congrats on the enw novel. Having enjoyed your short story work I suspect the new novel will absolutely be a huge hit.<br /><br />Kevin<br />kevinrtipple@verizon.netKevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-18239255172089254062012-07-04T09:41:59.169-04:002012-07-04T09:41:59.169-04:00Welcome to WWK, Anita!Like EB, I'm fascinated ...Welcome to WWK, Anita!Like EB, I'm fascinated by your plan to carry your series along with a focus on a different one of the characters in each book. Do come back and let us know how that works out for you!Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-71064988623103586712012-07-04T09:08:20.911-04:002012-07-04T09:08:20.911-04:00Jacquie, I'm glad you enjoyed the book. Thanks...Jacquie, I'm glad you enjoyed the book. Thanks so much for the kind words. <br /><br />Jim, I enjoy hanging out with other writers and readers in person and online. The issue for me--as it is for all of us--is time. Writing has to be the priority. I'm probably the last writer on the planet who doesn't do Facebook or Twitter.<br /><br />E.B., great questions. The fun for me in writing the new book is exactly as you say--the chance to see Hannah Fox through the eyes of other characters. And you're absolutely right about the importance of carrying the character arcs. The plan for book three is so tentative I don't dare say it out loud, but, yes, I'd love to stay in touch with you all.Anita Pagehttp://www.anitapagewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-91089288069381453722012-07-04T08:03:17.420-04:002012-07-04T08:03:17.420-04:00I find it amazing that you didn't carry your m...I find it amazing that you didn't carry your main character through to the next book, but you chose her to be an important secondary character. Do you see your series developing by making different characters in your stories the new main character for each new book? Will you ever get back to the original main character?<br /><br />Elizabeth George uses this technique as well. I found the change in POV fascinating from book to book since we see the characters as the others in the series see them.<br /><br />The hard part will be to carry the character arcs.<br /><br />Perhaps Warren can follow up with you as you continue to write. I'd love to know how it goes.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-38773839860079459182012-07-04T07:45:11.585-04:002012-07-04T07:45:11.585-04:00Anita, welcome to WWK and congratulations on your ...Anita, welcome to WWK and congratulations on your stories and novel.<br /><br />My main protagonist's son, Patrick McCree, keeps telling his father, Seamus McCree, that "it's all about networking."<br /><br />Given my druthers I too would be a shy introvert, but that isn't life in the 21st century.<br /><br />Any tips for those trying to figure out what works best?<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-56429284173834878862012-07-04T07:42:17.381-04:002012-07-04T07:42:17.381-04:00Hi, Anita and Warren,
I thoroughly enjoyed readin...Hi, Anita and Warren,<br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed reading DAMNED IF YOU DON'T. It's an exceptional mystery novel that I recommend.<br /><br />Have a happy 4th of July!<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Jacqueline Seewald<br />DEATH LEGACY<br />THE TRUTH SLEUTHJacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.com