tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6389839423243249569..comments2024-03-28T08:32:02.663-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: He's Brad, He's Brad, He's Really Really BradJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65325936004954582702013-01-19T06:45:07.236-05:002013-01-19T06:45:07.236-05:00Congratulations Hank!!!
I love Brad's books: ...Congratulations Hank!!! <br />I love Brad's books: Heroes for my Son...and Heroes for my Daughter!!!!<br />DeeGramnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52332121945915503692013-01-17T11:02:11.899-05:002013-01-17T11:02:11.899-05:00Congratulations, Hank! I was without computer yest...Congratulations, Hank! I was without computer yesterday, so am just hearing about the Mary Higgins Clark nomination! You're bound to win, of course! xoxoxoxoxoLinda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28648331038830758982013-01-17T09:35:33.815-05:002013-01-17T09:35:33.815-05:00Hurray!
And the winners of Brad's books are!
...Hurray!<br /><br />And the winners of Brad's books are!<br /><br />Danielle Gomes and Jennifer Rummel<br /><br />Contact me at h ryan at whdh dot com<br /><br />and send me your address!<br /><br />whoo hoo!!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39816970729930191152013-01-17T09:33:28.424-05:002013-01-17T09:33:28.424-05:00Brad says! Sorry he was so crazed yesterday--a ful...Brad says! Sorry he was so crazed yesterday--a full day of media events!<br /><br />To the question: I am in awe of your research -- how do you pull the plug and start the writing instead of staying in the depths of all that you find?<br /><br />He says: Eventually you have to know: if you stay in the research too long, you'll never write. <br /><br />To the questin: Brad, do you have any craft tips that you can share with us about creating fast-paced, engaging, thrilling plots? I'm thinking there are things you do that are so ingrained you don't have to think about them much anymore...\<br /> <br />Brad says: Don't let anyone tell you No. And listen to your characters. They'll tell you want to do. <br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5052183420215008992013-01-17T01:32:41.071-05:002013-01-17T01:32:41.071-05:00Brad, thank you for sharing your research and writ...Brad, thank you for sharing your research and writing. You are an inspiration. What is your writing schedule like? Do you write on a daily basis? <br />Congratulations, Hank!!<br /><br />Kellie MaRee Fickel<br />kmrix2011@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68860016869732297522013-01-17T00:26:10.996-05:002013-01-17T00:26:10.996-05:00Brad truly is one of the nicest authors I ever had...Brad truly is one of the nicest authors I ever had the pleasure of interviewing. Of course, when I called him, Cori had answered the phone and they just had a pizza delivered for dinner, but he spoke with me while his dinner got cold. I mean really---how many authors give you their phone number to do an interview? It meant a lot to me and I'll always treasure that kindness. I love all your books, Brad, but I wish you'd write another legal thriller. Do you plan any? Thanks!<br />Chelle Martin<br />dogmommystery@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75017959218914510072013-01-16T21:12:04.342-05:002013-01-16T21:12:04.342-05:00I don't think he's coming back, Kendall. I...I don't think he's coming back, Kendall. I think he's interviewing President Obama. Maybe there's another secret staircase?Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4869675751836052022013-01-16T19:56:51.380-05:002013-01-16T19:56:51.380-05:00The book sounds interesting. I caught an episode o...The book sounds interesting. I caught an episode of DECODED yesterday. I learned something about Georgia I didn't know. Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315224604712763805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65063644563177912092013-01-16T19:45:17.849-05:002013-01-16T19:45:17.849-05:00Congrats, Hank!
And Brad, I'm really looking ...Congrats, Hank!<br /><br />And Brad, I'm really looking forward to reading your latest after reading about the research.Kari Wainwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142494074566856696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73661224523024759292013-01-16T19:03:25.185-05:002013-01-16T19:03:25.185-05:00Well, as my Dad would have said W.O.W. Of course I...Well, as my Dad would have said W.O.W. Of course I'm impressed with the 24 out of 20 rejections. Who wouldn't be, but Brad's opportunities for research! <br /><br />Shoot, if someone shared a brain with me, I'm thinking I could become an instant dipsomaniac. And my defense, I needed it more than they did. <br /><br />Had the opportunity to hear Brad on the Brian Kilmeade radio show, and in addition to being entranced by The Fifth Assassin, I am impressed by the two Hero books he wrote for his son and daughter. Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620539513724126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45631646696984062772013-01-16T18:53:48.544-05:002013-01-16T18:53:48.544-05:00Brad,
I see that I'm not the only one who wond...Brad,<br />I see that I'm not the only one who wonders how you know when you can stop the research and begin to write. The topic of this latest book fascinates me, and I will need to read it. (So I need to winwinwin:-) And I will need to read whatever preceded it.<br /><br />Hank: Wow! Congratulations! You can stop worrying that people might not like the book. They do NOT like it: they LOVE it! (And so do I!)Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32416152553135247342013-01-16T18:49:40.729-05:002013-01-16T18:49:40.729-05:00So, so psyched. I want to rush through the book I&...So, so psyched. I want to rush through the book I'm reading so I can dive into (dive onto??) THE FIFTH ASSASSIN. I'm always amazed at Brad's ability to get access all sorts of secret places and share all sorts of secret info. I'm also psyched because I've never met Brad before, but I'll see him and Reds Hallie and Hank at the Big Book Club Getaway at the Mohegan Sun Casino on Feb. 1 and 2. Rhonda Lanehttp://www.thehorseyset.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70841657908640210572013-01-16T18:14:10.430-05:002013-01-16T18:14:10.430-05:00Definitely a fan of Brad Meltzer, and I have to sa...Definitely a fan of Brad Meltzer, and I have to say that this interview was lots of fun! I agree with you, though. If someone comes at you with the Holy Grail, definitely run the other way. Can't say I've had that happen to me, but at least now I know what to do if it does.<br /><br />As for a question: what's your most memorable moment as a writer? Was it a book? A fan? Something completely offbeat? You mentioned a lot of great things that happened to you--I'd love to know what one memory you'll take with you forever from your career, so far.<br /><br />Thanks for the visit!Terri Herman-Poncehttp://terriponce.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76424558642495935982013-01-16T18:04:05.185-05:002013-01-16T18:04:05.185-05:00I read The Tenth Justice right after graduating fr...I read The Tenth Justice right after graduating from college, when I was toying with the idea of going to law school, and I've been a fan ever since! (And I have to say, I'm very glad I skipped law school -- research for mystery novels is a lot more fun.) Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15951255535095851102013-01-16T17:24:44.902-05:002013-01-16T17:24:44.902-05:00Wow, this is definitely a book I'd love to rea...Wow, this is definitely a book I'd love to read. Did the unsuccessful want-to-be-assasins fit into the "hunter" profile as well?<br /><br />Love this blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168178116774950629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53843912271841157052013-01-16T16:33:11.104-05:002013-01-16T16:33:11.104-05:00Wow, reading the comments, I'm amazed by the f...Wow, reading the comments, I'm amazed by the fan-girl-dom going on. So, Brad, inquiring minds want to know: Do fan girls throw themselves (or their lingerie) at you while you're on book tour? :-)Lisa Alberhttp://www.lisaalber.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13083729937927265942013-01-16T15:57:23.788-05:002013-01-16T15:57:23.788-05:00Well we love him and will be here waiting--Kendall...Well we love him and will be here waiting--Kendall and I.<br />U..UMaureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80607418110067875592013-01-16T15:22:33.727-05:002013-01-16T15:22:33.727-05:00Yup, yup, he's on it! He's on a wild non-s...Yup, yup, he's on it! He's on a wild non-stop media tour in DC...and is trying to come visit soon! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57471162376258722422013-01-16T15:13:10.073-05:002013-01-16T15:13:10.073-05:00Brad? Brad?
Yooooohooo!Brad? Brad? <br /><br />Yooooohooo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10835576990413178212013-01-16T14:37:10.261-05:002013-01-16T14:37:10.261-05:00Congrats Hank!Congrats Hank!Allison A Davisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38016415850808375702013-01-16T13:58:40.303-05:002013-01-16T13:58:40.303-05:00Congratulations, Hank, on you nomination!
Que...Congratulations, Hank, on you nomination! <br /><br />Question for Brad: Is there something that makes writing about presidential matters and issues particularly interesting to you? As for “The Fifth Assassin,” what was the most unusual thing you discovered while doing your research for this book? [I’m really looking forward to reading it . . . .]Joan Emersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26426721737738768712013-01-16T13:19:01.858-05:002013-01-16T13:19:01.858-05:00I cannot WAIT to start reading this. I have been d...I cannot WAIT to start reading this. I have been deep into writing and family issues and will save this as the great reward for getting a lot done! Wonderful interview, thank you so much for doing it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44374124117412947692013-01-16T13:16:02.471-05:002013-01-16T13:16:02.471-05:00Brad, I'm in awe of your research skills.
Han...Brad, I'm in awe of your research skills.<br /><br />Hank, big congratulations!Sofie Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16830230500527705589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46372661512703819932013-01-16T13:13:14.645-05:002013-01-16T13:13:14.645-05:00Congratulations, Hank! xoxoxoCongratulations, Hank! xoxoxoMaureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44931301799186192952013-01-16T12:51:11.658-05:002013-01-16T12:51:11.658-05:00Congrats Hank. Looking forward to read another go...Congrats Hank. Looking forward to read another good book!!teena3940https://www.blogger.com/profile/09161315107192303653noreply@blogger.com