tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post5616153269002542879..comments2024-01-21T14:37:23.500-05:00Comments on Susan Whitfield's Blog: Joe Prentis: Abraham's BonesSusan Whitfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215871952420224793noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-10682179833768364402010-10-12T18:45:13.910-04:002010-10-12T18:45:13.910-04:00I love your characters they are so believable. Now...I love your characters they are so believable. Now I know why. I can't wait to read Abraham's Bones.Sally A Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473554556138541784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-15311602272479223222010-10-11T23:05:35.939-04:002010-10-11T23:05:35.939-04:00Another interview that reveals just a little more ...Another interview that reveals just a little more about an author and his work. Character is everything in my book - though a reviewer said the environment was the main character of Ghost Orchid; I beg to differ :-)<br /><br />I look forward to seeing the entire series in print. www.dkchristi.com author of Ghost Orchid, a mystery wrapped in the aura of the rare and endangered ghost orchid.dkchristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312685753221358802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-14021499294185264092010-10-11T15:36:08.678-04:002010-10-11T15:36:08.678-04:00Kevin,
I think writing methods depend on how much...Kevin,<br /><br />I think writing methods depend on how much we become immersed in the plot of our books. I remember some famous writer who wrote historical fiction. His books were filled with tragedy. His friends would often worry about the state of his health. I have not (thank God) reached a point where I 'become' my characters, but I do want to feel their pain.Joe Prentishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675943725473747843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-27218758047011733362010-10-11T15:27:56.568-04:002010-10-11T15:27:56.568-04:00Milton,
Since the beginning of time, there has al...Milton,<br /><br />Since the beginning of time, there has always been a special place around the bonfire for the story teller. I hope it will always be the same. I'm glad you liked Abraham's Bones and Innocent.Joe Prentishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675943725473747843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-47376941332014527512010-10-11T15:25:32.731-04:002010-10-11T15:25:32.731-04:00Lise,
I hope no one takes offense at this, but th...Lise,<br /><br />I hope no one takes offense at this, but the difference between character driven and plot driven fiction is the same difference as in sending an email to your significant other, or kissing them . . . but maybe I am just prejudiced toward my own creative methods.Joe Prentishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675943725473747843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-80503350853715000112010-10-11T15:21:27.830-04:002010-10-11T15:21:27.830-04:00Pauline,
I am surprised that anyone would even wa...Pauline,<br /><br />I am surprised that anyone would even want to write a book that wasn't character driven, although there are many writers who do. Many of the writers I have met in person are mostly non-fiction writers and I suppose the process of constructing an article that must be footnoted gives a different prospect on the creative process.Joe Prentishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675943725473747843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-43842857232410026052010-10-11T15:17:08.665-04:002010-10-11T15:17:08.665-04:00Betty,
I would love to hear your comments on Abra...Betty,<br /><br />I would love to hear your comments on Abraham's Bones. Looking forward to reading it.Joe Prentishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675943725473747843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-56974068238142187992010-10-11T15:13:54.121-04:002010-10-11T15:13:54.121-04:00Jacqueline,
By the time I finish a story, I am en...Jacqueline,<br /><br />By the time I finish a story, I am enraptured by each of my characters, and the thought of someone getting to know them, as I do, is a heddy experience. I am now to the editing stages of the sequel to Abraham's Bones. Can't wait to shove it out into the world.<br /><br />Joe PrentisJoe Prentishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675943725473747843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-45630559095730559332010-10-11T13:06:50.981-04:002010-10-11T13:06:50.981-04:00Kevin, I'm with you guys. I have to have quiet...Kevin, I'm with you guys. I have to have quiet and few distractions when I'm in the groove. Thanks to all of you for stopping by.Susan Whitfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215871952420224793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-62709238818674559842010-10-11T11:39:29.164-04:002010-10-11T11:39:29.164-04:00Interesting interview, Joe. I think any book of de...Interesting interview, Joe. I think any book of depth comes from being a character driven novel. Those that are not, usually are cardboard in terms of characters, actions, plot, etc. in my opinion.<br /><br />Nice to see somebody else who needs the radio, TV off when he writes. I have always felt alone on that as so many report they have music playing or whatever.<br /><br />KevinKevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-83230616279256166992010-10-11T11:36:03.200-04:002010-10-11T11:36:03.200-04:00I think writing to entertain is one of the highest...I think writing to entertain is one of the highest callings there is. This is an often dreary and heartbreaking old world, and those who can lift us out of the mundane for a few hours deserve our praise. I enjoyed both "Abraham's Bones" and "Innocent" greatly.Milton T. Burtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-29391434992292618492010-10-11T10:51:45.845-04:002010-10-11T10:51:45.845-04:00A terrific interview, Susan and Joe - We have very...A terrific interview, Susan and Joe - We have very similar creative habits, I note, Joe. I, too, am character driven and I love seeing an incident and trying to decide how each character might react to it. I also use the "what if", or that flash of an image that grabs hold and creates the desire for an entire story. Would that I were as prolific as you are! Continued good luck with your writing projects and enjoy. Isn't it great to be a storyteller?Lisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13315265091119634416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-59222372348207179342010-10-11T10:16:13.723-04:002010-10-11T10:16:13.723-04:00Most interesting, Joe. I'm surprised that peop...Most interesting, Joe. I'm surprised that people are surprised you can start from character, though. Lots of authors wing it, though the battle lines are always drawn between plot ahead writers and wing it writers. LOL! Congrats!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673963438671468441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-24879375412598549482010-10-11T09:23:13.324-04:002010-10-11T09:23:13.324-04:00A great indepth interview, Joe. Susan, a good pres...A great indepth interview, Joe. Susan, a good presentation as usual.<br />I look forward to reading "Abrham's Bones."<br />Betty GordonBetty Gordonhttp://www.bettygordon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10479189974436584.post-35702674175138565602010-10-11T09:14:58.233-04:002010-10-11T09:14:58.233-04:00Hi, Joe,
I definitely want to know more about you...Hi, Joe,<br /><br />I definitely want to know more about your new novel! It sounds exciting.<br /><br />Jacqueline Seewald<br />TEA LEAVES AND TAROT CARDS<br />THE INFERNO COLLECTIONJacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.com