tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post7701922555977594808..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: When Things Fall into the Wrong Hands by Alison HendersonAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-15045616632653972322014-11-09T19:02:47.298-05:002014-11-09T19:02:47.298-05:00Argh...so sorry I'm late! I love this premise....Argh...so sorry I'm late! I love this premise. Sounds like loads of fun. As mentioned, you want to be careful not to overdo it, but I'm sure your instinct will prevent you from doing that. GRAMPA sounds like a great addition, as you said, more seasoning than the main ingredient. :) Best of luck!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-35397728287702989622014-11-05T15:09:38.044-05:002014-11-05T15:09:38.044-05:00Barbara, I'm so glad you like the premise. It ...Barbara, I'm so glad you like the premise. It sent my brain in a hundred direction, too. That's why I needed some help to rein it in!Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-24237198702642937692014-11-05T15:06:49.461-05:002014-11-05T15:06:49.461-05:00Thanks, Margo. What I was really struggling with w...Thanks, Margo. What I was really struggling with was whether or not to include GRAMPA at all. And I love the idea of a "protection competition"!Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-45514306675390319382014-11-05T13:35:03.379-05:002014-11-05T13:35:03.379-05:00i love your premise and promise to buy the publish...i love your premise and promise to buy the published book. It sounds wonderful. Just what you posted sent my brain into a hundred directions.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-10739548920547293972014-11-05T13:14:14.412-05:002014-11-05T13:14:14.412-05:00What a great premise, as long as you keep a light ...What a great premise, as long as you keep a light hand and don't do any of this over the top, ie slapstick. I like the idea of GRAMPA, it suggests all sorts of potential mishaps, especially if Zoe can't cook (my kind of woman, BTW) Think Mrs. Doubtfire. You'd have to be careful though. I'm immediately thinking Rosie in the Jetson's, not too sassy. And be careful, too, with the blowtorch idea, and don't give the robot too much humanness. My input about scenes would be to have Nick and Zoe find out who the other one is (cop types have a way of seeking each other out) and they engage in kind of a 'protection competition'. That might help with the too many secrets overload. As has been suggested, above all go with your gut and have fun!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-41743400131922336322014-11-05T11:29:52.456-05:002014-11-05T11:29:52.456-05:00Diane, I'm so glad you like the idea of GRAMPA...Diane, I'm so glad you like the idea of GRAMPA. I don't want him to take over the book, but I was struggling with whether to use him in the story at all. I think I'll use him like seasoning - just enough to bring out the flavor.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-26472890548547881622014-11-05T11:27:37.431-05:002014-11-05T11:27:37.431-05:00Thanks so much for the "novel", Jannine....Thanks so much for the "novel", Jannine. I really wanted your feedback on this since you know the first book in the series so well. Your advice touched on my exact worries - I don't want to go overboard with the comedy. There was never any risk of GRAMPA being the one to the day, and I don't want to rely on gimmicks. I also don't want to have to become an expert in robotics to write the story - just enough for a little comic relief. I think a few technical disasters in the kitchen should do nicely. Thanks!Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-18773943547747860732014-11-05T10:50:45.985-05:002014-11-05T10:50:45.985-05:00I want a GRAMPA. I think the story sounds like so ...I want a GRAMPA. I think the story sounds like so much fun. I can see hilarious scenes (ala Lucy & Ethel) that will add needed relief from the suspense. Go with your gut and see where it takes you. Best wishes. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-78531056808516143892014-11-05T10:47:15.785-05:002014-11-05T10:47:15.785-05:00Sounds original and fun, Alison. But, I think you ...Sounds original and fun, Alison. But, I think you have to be very careful NOT to take it over the top and turn it into slapstick. Just handle the duplicity with a light touch, and you'll be fine. As for the robot, my immediate thought was The Jetsons. LOL Again, I'd exercise caution. I'm not so sure I'd have it saving the day. What if GRAMPA has some technical kinks that cause kitchen disasters instead? That could add a fun touch and frustrate the humans involved without being too corny. My best advice would be to remember your genre and what readers of that genre expect. If you're going for romantic suspense like your first book, you don't want to get too carried away. If you're writing romantic comedy, you can use a lot more silly humor. Or since you're self-pubbing this, just do what you want, throw caution to the wind and have fun! (Sorry for writing a novel about this!) Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.com