tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.comments2023-09-09T09:06:58.754+01:00Crawl SpaceSarah Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03379986260169703599noreply@blogger.comBlogger2008125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-46200453980342862512020-06-28T14:38:22.310+01:002020-06-28T14:38:22.310+01:00What a terrific appreciation of the great woman...What a terrific appreciation of the great woman's work. She is a fascinating writer and just as fascinating as a person. Not sure how far it has gone but Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith wrote a splendid play about her that seems to have had at least one production in the Uk. https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2018/aug/09/switzerland-review-patricia-highsmithFilm Alert 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/09861654699422485650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-4782220552757361612020-03-23T14:07:38.192+00:002020-03-23T14:07:38.192+00:00Good question, Christine. I suppose it's a lit...Good question, Christine. I suppose it's a little bit of all of those. A really strong central character is essential to a crime series (or any novel arguably, but especially if we're going to meet this character again). The structural changes certainly made it a better book, and I think that elusive timing/luck factor is involved in everything we do. But overall I'd say it just came down to me getting better as a writer through practice. I'm still practicing and hopefully, I'm still getting better.R J Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806617479306206513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-16163211553045791972020-03-18T03:17:14.431+00:002020-03-18T03:17:14.431+00:00Oooo, something to look forward to!Oooo, something to look forward to!Marnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356717353308912189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-45172184013896814472020-03-15T18:57:56.204+00:002020-03-15T18:57:56.204+00:00Agreed! Agreed! Kate Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587831294187280709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-49913094238359920982020-03-15T18:43:58.637+00:002020-03-15T18:43:58.637+00:00Hi Christine, you certainly need to persevere, tho...Hi Christine, you certainly need to persevere, though where that comes from I don't know. The best advice is to keep going. You don't need every agent to love your work, just one and hopefully that one is out there somewhere. The main thing is to make sure that when you find them your book is in the best shape possible so use the time wisely in editing and re-editing until it's nigh-on perfect. TrevorTrevor Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222120123779659031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-4924215364013047032020-03-15T18:01:59.282+00:002020-03-15T18:01:59.282+00:00I do. You have to care what happens to them in ord...I do. You have to care what happens to them in order to read on. xchristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378186815566625457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-60382841589749293932020-03-15T17:50:08.450+00:002020-03-15T17:50:08.450+00:00Hi Christine- thanks for your question. Character ...Hi Christine- thanks for your question. Character comes first for me. I think people are so interesting - I think of an intriguing facet of personality and then put that person in a difficult situation. Internal conflict plus external conflict equals story - do you agree? KB xKate Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587831294187280709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-12677076157041476632020-03-15T17:04:34.604+00:002020-03-15T17:04:34.604+00:00Hi! First of all, may I say that I am in awe of yo...Hi! First of all, may I say that I am in awe of you writing so many novels whilst bringing up five children! I was just wondering if your children ever give you ideas for the books you write, and whether we should be worried about your switch to crime fiction?!?christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378186815566625457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-17415599390959600222020-03-15T16:55:22.352+00:002020-03-15T16:55:22.352+00:00Hi! It was fascinating to hear about the long gest...Hi! It was fascinating to hear about the long gestation for "Firewatching". Do you think that the more positive response to the final version is because of the emergence of a fully rounded character, the changes in structure, or just plain timing?christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378186815566625457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-39481701435297288902020-03-15T16:50:29.168+00:002020-03-15T16:50:29.168+00:00Hi! Interesting to hear about your work background...Hi! Interesting to hear about your work background, which has to be a rich source for material, especially in understanding how people tick. I was wondering which comes first for you - character or situation? christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378186815566625457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-21483363317682886722020-03-15T16:45:25.948+00:002020-03-15T16:45:25.948+00:00Hi! Really interesting to hear about your journey ...Hi! Really interesting to hear about your journey to publication. Do you think your forces background helped you with the focus and tenacity to get there in the end, and what would be your advice to anyone struggling at the moment?christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378186815566625457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-3003967095325016612017-03-07T16:57:59.981+00:002017-03-07T16:57:59.981+00:00Hi Rosie, yes the contest for 2017 has closed. The...Hi Rosie, yes the contest for 2017 has closed. The link should have taken you here: https://flashbangcontest.wordpress.comSarah Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379986260169703599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-74093019072823608652017-03-07T10:54:24.892+00:002017-03-07T10:54:24.892+00:00Hi, Is this competition over? The link isn't w...Hi, Is this competition over? The link isn't working.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />RosieRosie Longstockinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09011903699718242657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-37789638604117524222017-01-22T13:13:46.895+00:002017-01-22T13:13:46.895+00:00Thanks, Jill.Thanks, Jill.Sarah Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379986260169703599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-41832433810178571922017-01-22T12:33:25.671+00:002017-01-22T12:33:25.671+00:00That is quite the complement. Congratulations. I...That is quite the complement. Congratulations. I adore your books. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470660531514000480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-71753895345910691032017-01-10T13:06:24.140+00:002017-01-10T13:06:24.140+00:00Thanks, Jennifer, I'm so glad!Thanks, Jennifer, I'm so glad!Sarah Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379986260169703599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-83049012526640975002017-01-09T12:35:45.097+00:002017-01-09T12:35:45.097+00:00Thanks, Jill!Thanks, Jill!Sarah Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379986260169703599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-14512832492065254362017-01-09T12:34:58.118+00:002017-01-09T12:34:58.118+00:00Congratulations! Can't wait to read it.Congratulations! Can't wait to read it. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470660531514000480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-64105920998423550852016-12-29T15:26:12.153+00:002016-12-29T15:26:12.153+00:00Waiting for new books by Peter Swanson, Jonathan M...Waiting for new books by Peter Swanson, Jonathan Moore, Robert Dugoni, David John Mark, Trudy Nan Boyce, Becky Masterman, Clare Macintosh, Paula Hawkins, Samuel Bjork, and M. J. Arlidge...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18044410711787992494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-23418441550052600522016-11-20T14:10:40.018+00:002016-11-20T14:10:40.018+00:00Hi Jill, thanks for dropping by. Tastes Like Fear,...Hi Jill, thanks for dropping by. Tastes Like Fear, my third book, is available in audio format from Audible and also from iTunes for Mac users. It's also available on CD from Isis Publishing. I'm not sure how much help this is to you, but here are some links to try: <br /><br />https://www.amazon.com/Tastes-Like-Fear-Marnie-Rome/dp/B01B21EY02 <br />http://www.isis-publishing.co.uk/tastes-like-fear-12109<br /><br />Best wishes, SarahSarah Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379986260169703599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-33430230695718503752016-11-20T13:18:42.378+00:002016-11-20T13:18:42.378+00:00Hi Ms Hilary
I very much enjoyed your first two b...Hi Ms Hilary<br /><br />I very much enjoyed your first two books. I live in the U. And cannot get your third title in an audio format. Do you know why this is? Thank you. Jill GreenJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470660531514000480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-35347368973462492852016-08-21T13:17:39.984+01:002016-08-21T13:17:39.984+01:00Thanks, Dean, I hope so too!Thanks, Dean, I hope so too!Sarah Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379986260169703599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-1401557739777513692016-08-21T10:58:17.923+01:002016-08-21T10:58:17.923+01:00I will now have to read your books - hope the libr...I will now have to read your books - hope the library has them!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03970868617934024076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-33345868001630274872016-08-21T10:57:27.683+01:002016-08-21T10:57:27.683+01:00I will now have to read one of your books - hope t...I will now have to read one of your books - hope the library has one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03970868617934024076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533238794548293419.post-65009946049398669642016-04-14T18:31:51.082+01:002016-04-14T18:31:51.082+01:00Hi Mark, I hope to announcing it soon - watch this...Hi Mark, I hope to announcing it soon - watch this space!<br />Sarah Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379986260169703599noreply@blogger.com