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Friday, May 25, 2012

Friday Round-Up - #207






Gail Gaymer Martin, at Writing Right, gives us a primer on the suspense genre. Check out the nine tricks she urges us to try when writing this type of novel.

Writers: Which one caught your eye and why?

Readers: Did you know there was a difference between mystery and suspense?

Have a blessed weekend!

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10 comments:

  1. Karen LangeMay 25, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Will have to hop over and check it out. Thanks so much!

    Have a great weekend,
    Karen

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  2. NancyMay 25, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    I didn't know there was a difference between mystery and suspense novels. I don't think I ever read a suspense one, while I read tons of mysteries. I love the part where we meet all of the characters. The crime doesn't always happen right away. And in good mysteries, I do sometimes get enough clues to guess the culprit if I'm clever and they play fair. If I didn't think I could guess "who done it?" I wouldn't enjoy this genre so much. It's good for my brain cells.
    I wouldn't like a suspense book because I don't truly like that agitated feeling. If I have enough interest to turn the page, it's a good enough book for me.

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  3. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 25, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Hi Karen - Enjoy your weekend!

    Hi Nancy - Suspense novels do make your heart race. Mysteries are more like a puzzle.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  4. Chatty CroneMay 25, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Happy Memorial Day weekend!
    sandie ♥

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  5. AnonymousMay 26, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Thanks for the link! Have a blessed Memorial weekend!

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  6. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 26, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Chatty - You too!

    Hi Alisa - You're welcome. Enjoy a great weekend with your family.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  7. quietspiritMay 26, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Susan:
    Thank you for this information. I have tried to write in the vein of mystery/suspense. I see why I was unable to complete the stories.

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  8. Jean FischerMay 26, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    "Be unpredictable" caught my eye. I love stories that surprise me.

    Thanks for sharing, Susan. Enjoy the holiday weekend.

    Blessings!
    Jean

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  9. Jennifer Brown BanksMay 27, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Hi Susan,

    Thanks for the info. No, I didn't know that there was a difference in these types of works.

    Enjoy your holiday!

    Jennifer @ Pen and Prosper Blog

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  10. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 27, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Hi Quiet Spirit - I'm glad the information was helpful. :)

    Hi Jean - The surprise element is a big "wow factor" for me as well.

    Hi Jennifer - Yes, genres have specific attributes and rules.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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