tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post737518625790341070..comments2024-03-29T11:29:56.764-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Peter Robinson--Finding the Right PlaceJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90303631504739019992014-05-06T23:21:34.028-04:002014-05-06T23:21:34.028-04:00Thanks everyone! I was at a book launch for Hilary...Thanks everyone! I was at a book launch for Hilary Davidson here in Toronto tonight. It was a great launch and it's a great book. Blood Will Tell. I do hope you continue to enjoy DCI Banks, and best of luck with the twisted letters!Peter Robinsonhttp://www.inspectorbanks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36457479073575636232014-05-06T21:46:22.801-04:002014-05-06T21:46:22.801-04:00Peter, I don't have a question for you, but wa...Peter, I don't have a question for you, but wanted to give you a bravo for your wonderful Inspector Banks series. Last year I re-read all the books in one fell swoop so I could clearly see the masterful way in which your characters develop over the series. Best wishes for many more writing years!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01528139451919314635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89605565293619390692014-05-06T20:46:46.711-04:002014-05-06T20:46:46.711-04:00Denise, I find that the captchas with the numbers ...Denise, I find that the captchas with the numbers are easier to read than the ones with letters. Ellen Kozaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91506948188025435802014-05-06T16:30:04.858-04:002014-05-06T16:30:04.858-04:00Oh to be in England!! I love the sound of these bo...Oh to be in England!! I love the sound of these books and wonder how I missed the PBS series. I keep watching Poirot over and over.<br /><br />Thanks, Deborah, for the info about the refresh button. These old eyes often have a problem, especially with twisted letter. Why do they do that?Denise Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790883493798517829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90109202067079056022014-05-06T13:21:04.596-04:002014-05-06T13:21:04.596-04:00Thanks for your responses and more questions--and ...Thanks for your responses and more questions--and the advice on how to deal with the distorted letters!<br /><br />The book titles usually come from songs--CoR is T.Rex and AB is Nick Cave, for example. Abattoir isn't common usage in the USA I'm told, so we may have to change the title to Slaughterhouse 6.<br /><br />I'm quite a disciplined writer when I can be. Sometimes there are just too many distractions. I like to get at least a few weeks without any major interruptions and build up some momentum. I work here in Toronto and in England, where I'll be for most of this summer. <br /><br />As I'm between books at the moment, it's a slow process getting into gear again. That's fine, because it frees me to do other things while my subconscious is working on the book. When the deadline is approaching, though, even my family hardly sees me!<br /><br />Peter Robinsonhttp://www.inspectorbanks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57731561166329718692014-05-06T12:14:31.773-04:002014-05-06T12:14:31.773-04:00Peter, I'm thrilled to have another series set...Peter, I'm thrilled to have another series set in England to start reading. I'm a big fan of sense of place, and having insight to your discovery process in this element will make your books especially enjoyable. I love that you think about finding dead bodies in places you come across in your daily life. Now that's a person really in tune with their work. Your needed connection to a place before the story falls into place mirrors my need for that when reading a novel. Hallie, I like your description of a story being well and truly anchored. It's something I get great satisfaction from in all of the Reds' books.<br /><br />I guess my question is a rather usual one, but with your prolific career, I'm curious as to how disciplined you are about your writing (I'm imagining quite so). Do you regulate your days into writing time? Also, do you do an equal amount of writing in Toronto and England, or is England more research oriented and Toronto more putting it all together and writing it?<br /><br />Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15567515958555097752014-05-06T12:13:08.528-04:002014-05-06T12:13:08.528-04:00Peter, do you ever revisit a place from the past a...Peter, do you ever revisit a place from the past and see it in a completely new light? Does it lead you to new and different story "avenues"?Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67719573545170161462014-05-06T12:04:16.185-04:002014-05-06T12:04:16.185-04:00Peter, Children of the Revolution, Abbatoir Blues-...Peter, Children of the Revolution, Abbatoir Blues--what great titles! Do you struggle with them or do they just come to you? And do you have to have a title before you can write the book?<br /><br />PS The trick to the captcha is to hit the little refresh circle, and keep hitting it until you get one you can actually read. Maybe spam bots can't do refresh:-)Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17211185943631461792014-05-06T11:49:31.792-04:002014-05-06T11:49:31.792-04:00I can so relate to being inspired by a (derelict!)...I can so relate to being inspired by a (derelict!) house... and once a story is well and truly anchored, it's easier for me to move forward. <br /><br />I'm a HUGE fan of your work, Peter! So thrilling to have you on Jungle Red.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4969394209083391382014-05-06T11:33:48.894-04:002014-05-06T11:33:48.894-04:00Well, that worked, so I'll risk another! It...Well, that worked, so I'll risk another! It's great to be invited to take part in this, and thanks to everyone who has posted comments and questions. I don't know how to respond individually so I'll answer the main questions.<br /><br />Yes, I like the music I write about, but I still have to research it. Can't rely on memory any more! There are playlists for many of the books at www.inspectorbanks.com and we hope to have them all up eventually. <br /><br />I think I have a few places lurking around waiting for a story, but I don't feel I've run out of ideas yet. I've just this week finished the next Banks, called Abattoir Blues (though perhaps not in the US). The editors seem to like, which is a good start. Now it's on the next one...<br /><br />Peter Robinsonhttp://www.inspectorbanks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4085762138316293792014-05-06T11:27:21.405-04:002014-05-06T11:27:21.405-04:00I think I'm a robot. I can't seem to get t...I think I'm a robot. I can't seem to get the distorted letters right. And I don't have a password. But I'll try to answer. It doesn't have to be a new place. Sometimes a remembered place that casts a spell works. I think the newness helps to stimulate the imagination, though, if it excites me with its possibilities--usually as a good place to find a body!<br /><br />PeterPeter Robinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59683351380623974412014-05-06T11:20:56.328-04:002014-05-06T11:20:56.328-04:00How timely! My father just recommended this series...How timely! My father just recommended this series - books & TV - to me last week and I planned to check them out.<br /><br />I find places suggest stories all the time. And yes, unlikely places. For example, I'm itching to set a story in the Laurel Caverns, a very scenic area near me. Just haven't found the right story. And a news article about building a new lookout point over the Yough River immediately suggested a story to me.<br /><br />And I wrote a whole story based a chance comment at Bouchercon 12. Someone heard I was from Buffalo and said, "I've always though of Niagara Falls as a great place for a murder mystery."<br /><br />I also want to know if it's has to be a new place.<br /><br />Looking forward to getting to know Banks.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30030176828388847582014-05-06T09:57:33.005-04:002014-05-06T09:57:33.005-04:00Peter and Deb are two authors who I immediately th...Peter and Deb are two authors who I immediately think of when I think about the power of setting in story. So great to see them here in discussion together. <br /><br />Peter, is there a place you want to set a novel that you haven't yet been able to find the right story for?Kristopherhttp://www.bolobooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66840332594348078652014-05-06T09:56:00.541-04:002014-05-06T09:56:00.541-04:00I found myself lying awake last night thinking abo...I found myself lying awake last night thinking about the fact that this is Peter's 24th novel. I'm on my sixteenth and haven't run out of ideas yet, but I do worry that one day I will. What about you, Peter?Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60502809599974331542014-05-06T09:54:43.918-04:002014-05-06T09:54:43.918-04:00Welcome, Peter.
I'm just finishing Children o...Welcome, Peter.<br /><br />I'm just finishing Children of the Revolution and am enjoying it very much.<br /><br />I notice that you incorporate loads of references to music, mostly popular, as a way to evoke a period (the 60s and 70s, in this case). I appreciate these references, although, sometimes, like Winsome Jackson and Annie Cabot, I'm clueless about the music. Have you ever thought about giving your readers a playlist for each novel?<br /><br />And, are you a serious fan of pop music from the past decades or do you research for each book?exlibrisnchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018316742019110682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65555242636501603382014-05-06T08:37:39.761-04:002014-05-06T08:37:39.761-04:00Welcome, Peter!
Joan's question is mine, too ...Welcome, Peter!<br /><br />Joan's question is mine, too — does it have to be a new place?Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19750656891705693302014-05-06T06:39:22.402-04:002014-05-06T06:39:22.402-04:00Deb's question about culture confusion got me ...Deb's question about culture confusion got me to remembering a heated discussion that occurred at a board meeting attended by English and American English speakers.<br /><br />The Englishman wanted to table a topic, which the Americans strenously objected to because it was too important to be tabled.<br /><br />Finally someone came to the conclusion that the two sides were violently agreeing since in England to table a subject is to bring it up (put it on the table for discussion) whereas we Anericans table something by putting it aside on a back table.<br /><br />It was so wonderful to learn more about Peter at Malice last year.<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27744498190779112342014-05-06T06:27:29.177-04:002014-05-06T06:27:29.177-04:00Oh wow, fabulous to have you here Peter--we are su...Oh wow, fabulous to have you here Peter--we are such fans!!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75017763813378195772014-05-06T05:57:36.295-04:002014-05-06T05:57:36.295-04:00Debs, this is terrific. I'm so glad you have P...Debs, this is terrific. I'm so glad you have Peter here today. The two of you write such interesting books not just for their great stories but for their being so well-researched.<br /><br />I just now realised that I had previously thought of research as something that would add to the complexity of the story, but really after reading Peter's bit about the walk in North Yorkshire to the abandoned rail line I saw it all differently. Walking out led to a discovery of place and associated feeling or sensation, in a way that seems that it was richness and depth that were added more than complexity, but of course that too.<br /><br />Peter, you mentioned a few walks that led you to discover story ideas. Is it usually a walk that does it for you?<br /><br />I can't leave here without saying I love Banks, and I'm very excited to have a new book of yours to read. Thank you!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59686989191991053092014-05-06T02:08:59.288-04:002014-05-06T02:08:59.288-04:00I think it is fascinating how a place can make a s...I think it is fascinating how a place can make a story come together for you. I am curious though . . . does it always have to be a new place that you discover or can you achieve the same result by thinking of a place that you’ve already visited and make that work for your place in the story?<br /><br />I am looking forward to reading “Children of the Revolution” . . . .Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.com