tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post1639115109328880948..comments2023-10-09T10:05:44.803-06:00Comments on Patricia Stoltey: The Story's "Alter-world" ... by Rex BurnsPatricia Stolteyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-40213552372316634852015-01-30T18:57:44.836-07:002015-01-30T18:57:44.836-07:00Rhank you, Shannon, and I hope you find the rest o...Rhank you, Shannon, and I hope you find the rest of the yarn as entertaining!<br /><br />--RexRex Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893938385062234281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-74597023435136374122015-01-30T18:25:48.094-07:002015-01-30T18:25:48.094-07:00I just picked up Crude Carrier today and as soon a...I just picked up Crude Carrier today and as soon as I finish this post, I'm back to it! Great start.Shannon Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540336783142324746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-3380422458445374352015-01-30T12:08:32.001-07:002015-01-30T12:08:32.001-07:00Thank you, Sara!Thank you, Sara!Rex Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893938385062234281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-26369576260651502132015-01-30T12:00:56.207-07:002015-01-30T12:00:56.207-07:00You make such an excellent point, Rex. The settin...You make such an excellent point, Rex. The setting provides the all important foundation for the story, the plot, and the conclusion. I look forward to reading your latest.Sara Hoklotubbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496417827089002487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-90712709290014163792015-01-29T14:21:23.268-07:002015-01-29T14:21:23.268-07:00Hi, Donnell-
Good to hear from you, and thanks fo...Hi, Donnell-<br /><br />Good to hear from you, and thanks for the good question.<br /><br />Usually, the subject of a book dictates it's place on the spectrum of "tone." With murder and mayhem, the tone is generally somber, of course (though not always--vide: comic mysteries that play on conventions). The subject of "Body Slam," featuring outlandish characters, has room for comedy. "Crude Carrier" is more somber, although I try for comedy with minor characters and in scenes used to contrast with the scenes of danger and death. Detective tales, "Gabe Wager" e.g., have room for the human comedy of street characters and the sarcastic or ironic verbal wit of world-wise cops.<br />As for the comedy being part of my voice- yes, but I also hear the voice of the speaker and try to make that voice reveal character.Rex Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893938385062234281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-69483467798074214732015-01-29T14:06:56.837-07:002015-01-29T14:06:56.837-07:00Rex, I was captivated by Body Slam and I know I wi...Rex, I was captivated by Body Slam and I know I will be also by Crude Carrier. I'm curious if you make a conscious effort to determine the tone of your books. Is one lighter/darker than the other or would you say they're about the same because it's part of your voice?Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-55879773564710930762015-01-29T13:35:59.135-07:002015-01-29T13:35:59.135-07:00Hi, Alex, Susan, Pat, Mark, and J.L.--
Many thank...Hi, Alex, Susan, Pat, Mark, and J.L.--<br /><br />Many thanks for your comments--the next immediate yarn stays close to home: the ski industry and some of its less well-known issues. <br /><br />As for researching Body Slam, I did wrestle (Greco-Roman) in college but the most fun was talking to retired professionals. The research for Crude Carrier was facilitated by Google and by having traveled aboard several different ships over the years. Time helped there: the images that stay over time are the most effective. And, as you point out J.L., research is basically fun!<br />--Rex<br /><br />--RexRex Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893938385062234281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-61797373334922431712015-01-29T12:42:42.761-07:002015-01-29T12:42:42.761-07:00You are right on, Mr. Burns...learning something p...You are right on, Mr. Burns...learning something previously unknown when writing a book is as important and exciting as learning something new when reading a book. J. L. Abramohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06782031702249093396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-61784973913542607892015-01-29T12:41:27.298-07:002015-01-29T12:41:27.298-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.J. L. Abramohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06782031702249093396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-8258415378334564032015-01-29T09:55:31.068-07:002015-01-29T09:55:31.068-07:00I am half way through "Crude Carrier," R...I am half way through "Crude Carrier," Rex. GREAT story. I can't believe how quickly you get it up and running. But man oh man -- the research !! Do tell. It reads like you went around the world on an oil tanker, taking notes. How did you do that?Mark Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442508817084452232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-3570181038462636812015-01-29T09:29:19.710-07:002015-01-29T09:29:19.710-07:00Rex, your post makes me want to choose an unlikely...Rex, your post makes me want to choose an unlikely subject for my next novel, just so I can go out and learn a bunch of new stuff. It's all that learning that helps keep us sharp...and young.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-32503342390418201602015-01-29T09:24:01.076-07:002015-01-29T09:24:01.076-07:00It must have been fun learning about something lik...It must have been fun learning about something like the world of professional wrestling. Must be some real interesting characters involved in that 'sport.' Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-14186973590370765832015-01-29T06:03:17.364-07:002015-01-29T06:03:17.364-07:00Rex, that does about sum it up. Great settings for...Rex, that does about sum it up. Great settings for your books. What's next?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com