tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post5516066379240336326..comments2024-03-28T12:01:31.049-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: WRITING THE MYSTERY SHORT STORY: BARB GOFFMAN'S ANSWERS TO OUR SURVEYJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-33855288011021344462013-09-02T14:34:37.146-04:002013-09-02T14:34:37.146-04:00As someone who admires your stories and plans to t...As someone who admires your stories and plans to try her hand at one, I very much appreciate your sharing your insights on writing and your experience with the markets. And as someone who is <i>not</i> a plotter, I need to print out your words and save them!<br /><br />AnneAnne DeMarsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101337643601729230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-68050206811430787962013-08-28T09:58:14.951-04:002013-08-28T09:58:14.951-04:00Thank you, Polly. Will do!Thank you, Polly. Will do!Barb Goffmanhttp://www.barbgoffman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-78455749609261809482013-08-28T08:52:36.395-04:002013-08-28T08:52:36.395-04:00I read "Don't Get Mad, Get Even," an...I read "Don't Get Mad, Get Even," and I loved it. I've never been a short story reader, but Barb makes each story unique and interesting. Keep up the fine work, Barb.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-20696019378120573612013-08-27T20:21:23.188-04:002013-08-27T20:21:23.188-04:00Hi, everyone. Sorry to be chiming in late in the d...Hi, everyone. Sorry to be chiming in late in the day.<br /><br />Jim and Alan, thanks for your kinds words. And Jim, thanks for mentioning Malice Domestic. It's a great convention. Anyone not familiar with it can learn more here: www.MaliceDomestic.org<br /><br />Sasscer, plotting is the hardest thing for me. I have a bunch of short story ideas - voices that have come to me - but no accompanying plot, which is so frustrating. But never fear. Last month I wrote a story I tried to start three years before. Sometimes it takes a little while for the plot to percolate.<br /><br />Paula, thank you for being such a supporter of mine and for inviting me to Writers Who Kill today. I really appreciate it.<br /><br />Kara, I'm happy to help, however I can. And I'm so glad you liked "The Lord Is My Shamus." :)<br /><br />Shari, thank you. You were a joy to work with on your story, never complaining about my spotting one more thing ...<br /><br />And Gloria, I'm so happy you're enjoying my book that I'm twirling.Barb Goffmanhttp://www.barbgoffman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-3126276740197797482013-08-27T19:42:33.433-04:002013-08-27T19:42:33.433-04:00Thanks for taking part on our blog today, Barb. It...Thanks for taking part on our blog today, Barb. It was interesting reading your thoughts on writing short stories. I'm reading Barb's anthology "Don't Get Mad, Get Even" slowly. The stories are terrific, but I'm reading them one at a time like a delicious dessert.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-21449479703364782972013-08-27T17:20:27.814-04:002013-08-27T17:20:27.814-04:00Hi Barb,
Thanks for stopping by. I learned so much...Hi Barb,<br />Thanks for stopping by. I learned so much from the interview, and also from working with you on my story for the Chesapeake Crimes: This Job Is Murder anthology. Barb is the short story doctor - she'll make your story better!<br />Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-13183907424149595182013-08-27T16:30:29.852-04:002013-08-27T16:30:29.852-04:00Thank you for your insight and advice on writing s...Thank you for your insight and advice on writing short stories, Barb. Also, congratulations on “The Lord is my Shamus” being nominated for Anthony and Macavity awards. It was terrific!Kara Cerisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484336785514235707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-43016798158824006572013-08-27T14:43:11.806-04:002013-08-27T14:43:11.806-04:00Barb, thanks so much for being with us today and f...Barb, thanks so much for being with us today and for all your excellent advice and suggestions. If anyone hasn't read Don't Get Mad, Get Even, please buy or download it now. Barb includes a short description about how she came to write each story after the text. Her stories and notes are an education on the short story writer's art.Paula Gail Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843350597811462936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-81909770597153384882013-08-27T12:03:32.341-04:002013-08-27T12:03:32.341-04:00Barb, I agree with your answer to the last questio...Barb, I agree with your answer to the last question. Plot! Maybe I'm so emphatic about it because I find plotting to be the hardest part of writing. You have been turning out some great plots in those short stories!Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-86202782575511908872013-08-27T11:57:41.521-04:002013-08-27T11:57:41.521-04:00Thanks for your insight, Barb. You've certainl...Thanks for your insight, Barb. You've certainly had a lot of success with your stories!!Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-75605918090837738182013-08-27T06:50:57.988-04:002013-08-27T06:50:57.988-04:00Barb,
Interesting to learn about your short-story...Barb,<br /><br />Interesting to learn about your short-story writing process.<br /><br />For those who don't know Barb, she has done a wonderful job programming for the Malice Domestic conference - a great place for fans of traditional mysteries to meet with authors.<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.com