tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post9062892937822592508..comments2024-03-28T06:20:48.661-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Karin Salvalaggio--Waiting for BusesJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80293508201387141612017-05-21T23:40:25.874-04:002017-05-21T23:40:25.874-04:00Sorry, Debs, I just saw your comment. I wanted to...Sorry, Debs, I just saw your comment. I wanted to say how generous you and the rest of the Reds have always been with other writers, encouraging new ones and ready to help. I am constantly impressed with how you all promote each other and other writers.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41447730393572816742017-05-18T03:20:31.031-04:002017-05-18T03:20:31.031-04:00Hello Ingrid, Long Beach was my first Bouchercon. ...Hello Ingrid, Long Beach was my first Bouchercon. I felt completely out of my depth so pleased that I left a good impression. Raleigh was more relaxed, which I think was down to our lovely moderator and the fact that I was sitting next to one of my favourite people, Amanda Kyle Williams. I will definitely be in Toronto so we will have to meet properly. <br /><br />Confidence that the next idea is on its way comes and goes. Four books in and I've realised it does no good to panic, but it's also not the time to walk away. One way or another you have to find the strength to keep the faith. I'd like to think I've found a nice balance but every book throws up new challenges and then there's that thing we call our lives. You can never be too sure how that may impede your progress! Karin Salvalaggiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397832461379391625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41654587368407440272017-05-17T22:50:16.044-04:002017-05-17T22:50:16.044-04:00No worries Karin, I'll get the book and dig in...No worries Karin, I'll get the book and dig into the story.Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84912963051517954922017-05-17T18:55:09.285-04:002017-05-17T18:55:09.285-04:00Hi Karin, I've never had the pleasure of meeti...Hi Karin, I've never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I heard you speak on a panel at Bouchercon (Long Beach or Raleigh) and remember being so impressed. Perhaps we'll get to meet in Toronto!<br /><br />SILENT RAIN sounds fascinating; it's definitely going on my TBR pile. Your post is just what I needed to read today as I struggle with my latest. I love the bus metaphor and will keep it in mind. Do you think that writers are every truly confident that the next bus is coming? I used to think that once I had a few books under my belt, I wouldn't fret about it, but now I'm not so sure. Perhaps the uncertainty is inherent to the process?Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51401942065616969882017-05-17T17:36:57.877-04:002017-05-17T17:36:57.877-04:00Thanks Lisa. I have a feeling it's going to be...Thanks Lisa. I have a feeling it's going to be fun! Karin Salvalaggiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397832461379391625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63926668108528806832017-05-17T17:36:14.207-04:002017-05-17T17:36:14.207-04:00Pat, I have a feeling you're going to be very ...Pat, I have a feeling you're going to be very satisfied with how things turn out for Peter Granger. I hope you enjoy it!Karin Salvalaggiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397832461379391625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24773776309194184682017-05-17T17:35:02.360-04:002017-05-17T17:35:02.360-04:00Jenn, thank you for coming online today and leavin...Jenn, thank you for coming online today and leaving a comment. It means a great deal to me! I hope you enjoy Silent Rain. Karin Salvalaggiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397832461379391625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21482501127136780292017-05-17T17:33:53.659-04:002017-05-17T17:33:53.659-04:00Jay, sorry for the delay in answering, but I live ...Jay, sorry for the delay in answering, but I live in London and had to head out this evening for an event. It's frustrating that you couldn't find Silent Rain on the shelves at Barnes and Noble. If I had my way it would be in every store in the states. I really appreciate that you tried though. Maybe they'll order it now! Thank you again for coming onto Jungle Reds and chatting with me today. I do hope you enjoy Silent Rain. Best wishes, KarinKarin Salvalaggiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397832461379391625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38818847540841174802017-05-17T15:21:17.388-04:002017-05-17T15:21:17.388-04:00Silent Rain will be a must-read for me. Hope, hop...Silent Rain will be a must-read for me. Hope, hope, hope the ego-inflated writer gets a huge slapdown.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10004954459712121172017-05-17T15:16:46.256-04:002017-05-17T15:16:46.256-04:00Kathy, you should give writing a try. There's ...Kathy, you should give writing a try. There's is nothing more fun than that first no-pressure/no deadline book. You can try anything you want. And you'll get lots of good advice from the REDS:-)Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71936602566246393422017-05-17T15:15:36.439-04:002017-05-17T15:15:36.439-04:00Thanks, Jay! We appreciate the support. And you wo...Thanks, Jay! We appreciate the support. And you won't be disappointed with Karin's books!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74716505399032694292017-05-17T15:03:43.652-04:002017-05-17T15:03:43.652-04:00Karin, Silent Rain sounds terrific and the cover i...Karin, Silent Rain sounds terrific and the cover is such an eye catcher - I love it! Congratulations! And the three buses showing up at once? Brilliant. Looking forward to reading your latest.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91324471680371570882017-05-17T14:50:11.817-04:002017-05-17T14:50:11.817-04:00By the way, while I love how this blog introduces ...By the way, while I love how this blog introduces readers to authors that they might not have read before, I find it a little annoying too.<br /><br />Now don't take that wrong, I love being able to spend money on a new book, but when not a single Barnes and Noble has a copy of Silent Rain within 50 miles of my house, ARGGGGGGGH!!!!<br /><br />Don't worry, I'm going to order a copy online. But still...I am one who actually likes to troll the mystery section at the bookstore for these books that I get introduced to via Jungle Red. Plus on the off chance that the person cashing me out asks about the book, I get to do a little promotion when I say something akin to "Oh, I read about this book on the Jungle Red Writers blog." <br /><br />Which I've done twice thus far.Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47950282276106064352017-05-17T14:16:43.804-04:002017-05-17T14:16:43.804-04:00Ann, Karin's books are amazing!Ann, Karin's books are amazing!Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40635105115332314622017-05-17T14:15:44.664-04:002017-05-17T14:15:44.664-04:00How about "The Bus and the Pub: A Story of Di...How about "The Bus and the Pub: A Story of Discovery"?Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14307445541953472462017-05-17T14:13:07.381-04:002017-05-17T14:13:07.381-04:00Mary, you are in for such a treat with Karin's...Mary, you are in for such a treat with Karin's Macy Greeley series. Yes, find them and move them to the top of the pile!Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3020910075767694362017-05-17T14:12:34.187-04:002017-05-17T14:12:34.187-04:00Karin, I am so happy to see you here today! Jungl...Karin, I am so happy to see you here today! Jungle Reds is where I first met you, when Bone Dust White came out. You are such a favorite author and person, one of the most fun around. And, you know how much I love your Macy Greeley series. I can't wait to see you in Toronto and spend some time with you. New Orleans was a bit crazy, and my daughter was with me, so we missed our time there. What I really need to do is follow you and Debs and Diana C. to find where all the great times are.<br /><br />This post about ideas and work process was fantastic. The "buses" metaphor is brilliant. The other authors' comments on their work processes are so interesting and inspiring. It all even made me think that with some discipline, I might give it a go, just to see how it feels. I have no illusions about becoming a best-selling author like you and others here. It would just be interesting to see how the process would work on a fiction piece. I was really disciplined in academic work, but creating a whole new world, characters, plot, and all seems so daunting.<br /><br />Enjoy Crimefest. One of these years, I'd love to attend.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22692162717718956082017-05-17T13:32:51.213-04:002017-05-17T13:32:51.213-04:00Oh yes, showers are great for ideas. I have a wate...Oh yes, showers are great for ideas. I have a waterproof pad and pencil in there for just those moments!<br /><br />Have fun at Crimefest, Karin!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01167021026320919837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84725044005627713632017-05-17T13:32:27.226-04:002017-05-17T13:32:27.226-04:00or better title maybe, THE BUS STOPS HERE.
Hank, ...or better title maybe, THE BUS STOPS HERE.<br /><br />Hank, that's a wild dream! Our Debs with Reince Priebus??Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57838129226938750342017-05-17T13:07:26.529-04:002017-05-17T13:07:26.529-04:00Jay, love that! Keep those ideas coming! Jay, love that! Keep those ideas coming! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22902248474127182262017-05-17T13:06:51.834-04:002017-05-17T13:06:51.834-04:00Yes, yes, exactly. If I am writing, ideas (crossin...Yes, yes, exactly. If I am writing, ideas (crossing fingers) come. Staring? Not so . much. Sometimes in the shower, though...Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77705154551292052902017-05-17T12:52:38.290-04:002017-05-17T12:52:38.290-04:00Hi sweetie! So lovely to hear from you! It's e...Hi sweetie! So lovely to hear from you! It's evening here in London and pissing down with rain. I have to go to an event in a few minutes so this will be my last response until I get back. <br /><br />It's interesting how each of us has found their own way into a manuscript. I tend to picture a single scene and go from there. I really have no idea where but I will have mapped out some themes I'd like to explore be it PTSD, drug abuse, domestic violence etc. I have a tendency to fully immerse myself once I'm in the zone so it doesn't matter if I'm actively writing or walking the dog I'm always mulling it over. I dictate notes into my phone but a lot I keep in my head. There's never any staring though. Like you I write it down and see where it takes me next. Off to Crimefest tomorrow. Wish you were going to be there too. <br /><br />Karin xKarin Salvalaggiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397832461379391625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56652386002078984082017-05-17T12:40:10.900-04:002017-05-17T12:40:10.900-04:00Karin, doll, nice to see you here! Happy book laun...Karin, doll, nice to see you here! Happy book launching!<br /><br />I was in dire need of reading a post like this today! I'm between books, struggling to get an idea going AT ALL. Once I get going, motivation is just a matter of the habit of writing ... But when I'm pre-first-draft? I can noodle around for weeks, even months, with nothing to show for it. (Except I am revamping my office right now -- it's gonna be awesome!) I don't have a lot of ideas, and I agree that they often show up all at once. But how to get the ideas when you want to be into the first draft, but ... just aren't (yet)? That's my struggle. <br /><br />Here's what I've decided to do to motivate myself: Write 500 words per day around topics that interest me generally -- is there a story within these topics? -- or about interesting things I hear about. Like, yesterday, I heard about a horrific Mother's Day murder here in Oregon and I wondered what could cause such a thing -- well, that's something to brainstorm, for sure. So that's what I'm going to do!<br /><br />The thing about ideas, for me, is that I generally get them *while* I'm writing. It doesn't work well when I stare out windows with notebook in hand. Is anyone else like this?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01167021026320919837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36896291400785215392017-05-17T12:34:10.731-04:002017-05-17T12:34:10.731-04:00That made me smile :) That made me smile :) Karin Salvalaggiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397832461379391625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73449439374402909822017-05-17T12:33:39.832-04:002017-05-17T12:33:39.832-04:00Jay, all wise words and some good examples about h...Jay, all wise words and some good examples about how ideas come from the surprising places! Karin Salvalaggiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397832461379391625noreply@blogger.com