tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post4422779648179431710..comments2023-07-30T04:17:57.421-06:00Comments on Beth Groundwater: Engineering a MysteryBeth Groundwaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-73891308289331033402010-07-28T09:06:00.725-06:002010-07-28T09:06:00.725-06:00Interesting, Susan! Since I try to motivate all of...Interesting, Susan! Since I try to motivate all of my suspects with a desire to kill the victim, I often don't decide "who dunnit" until late in the outlining process.Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-53574064926247422412010-07-27T21:07:00.333-06:002010-07-27T21:07:00.333-06:00It's always fascinating to find out what someo...It's always fascinating to find out what someone else's process is. Thanks so much for sharing, Beth!<br /><br />I'm somewhat different--I prefer to start with the villain. Until I know my villain, proceeding forward with the story doesn't happen for me.<br /><br />Looking forward to your next book!Susan Schreyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11902407971890082541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-86924725455507826282010-07-27T16:55:21.077-06:002010-07-27T16:55:21.077-06:00Thanks for your comments, Clarissa, TL, EB, and Ka...Thanks for your comments, Clarissa, TL, EB, and Kaye! And it's so, so warming to know that people are eagerly waiting for my next book. Since I have to write them so far in advance, while I'm living in Claire Hanover's world, mystery readers will be introduced to the exciting life of river ranger Mandy Tanner. I hope folks will enjoy getting to know her as much as Claire. :)Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-85590669107481881522010-07-27T12:39:22.871-06:002010-07-27T12:39:22.871-06:00Good post, Beth! We all have to develop our own st...Good post, Beth! We all have to develop our own standard way to begin a new project. It's taken several completed projects and plotting courses for me to figure out what works for me. Now you're giving me another way!Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-10160926587409815912010-07-27T11:43:13.182-06:002010-07-27T11:43:13.182-06:00Great description of the process Beth. Some cooks...Great description of the process Beth. Some cooks follow the recipe, others are pantsers, and me, I do both. A little planning, a little intuitive input while writing, in other words, I doctor the recipe to suit. I, too, look forward to your next book. Keep them coming!E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-66852996008610498062010-07-27T11:29:19.031-06:002010-07-27T11:29:19.031-06:00Nice description of your writing process, Beth. I...Nice description of your writing process, Beth. It makes perfect sense. If I had that much knowledge early on though, I'd lose complete interest! Different writing styles work for different people. BTW, can't wait to read the new one. :)T. L. Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280040102040626570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-26967372446629681692010-07-27T11:06:42.178-06:002010-07-27T11:06:42.178-06:00I love the ingredients you've mentioned. One o...I love the ingredients you've mentioned. One of the reasons why I love writing series is because I don't have to figure out that one ingredient and I don't have to say goodbye to good friends.<br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />CDglAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.com