tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post5663833104743042056..comments2023-11-02T06:50:41.703-07:00Comments on Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal: Battle Stations!Lorendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874101070837077093noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-82632334580804574382009-10-10T14:40:09.648-07:002009-10-10T14:40:09.648-07:00Late to the blog. Excellent insights and excerpt.
...Late to the blog. Excellent insights and excerpt.<br /><br />As an author I particularly enjoy writing action scenes.<br />As a reader I love reading them as long as they make sense to the story and aren't just an overview of what happens.Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-51378130406813312292009-08-26T16:18:54.144-07:002009-08-26T16:18:54.144-07:00DBReynolds - I've never tried writing action s...DBReynolds - I've never tried writing action scenes to music. Sounds like it might be worth a shot, just to see what ends up on the page. :-)Annette McCleavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04198000578410007493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-55116293113964796292009-08-26T14:23:35.637-07:002009-08-26T14:23:35.637-07:00I think action sequences are both difficult and ex...I think action sequences are both difficult and exhilarating to write. I don't usually write to music, but action scenes are the exception I put on my headphones with some hard rock and roll, close my eyes and just write what I see. I don't worry about typos or style, I just write.<br /><br />Then I turn off the music,go back and make sense of it! LOL<br /><br />As a side note, I think Daniel Craig is the best Bond yet. That torture scene was brutal, but he was magnificent!!DBReynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415329097620120498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-33368638433368337512009-08-26T12:40:18.224-07:002009-08-26T12:40:18.224-07:00Hey Becca! I love the newer version of Casino Roya...Hey Becca! I love the newer version of Casino Royale. The shower scene is one of my favorite romantic movie moments.<br /><br />Jessa - You know me too well! :-)Annette McCleavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04198000578410007493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-51388317724390974242009-08-26T12:21:40.159-07:002009-08-26T12:21:40.159-07:00Oh, admit it, Annette. You just like to torture yo...Oh, admit it, Annette. You just like to torture your heroes :)<br /><br />Wahoo on your first book! He's almost here!Jessa Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569827979530923930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-53955817066313857352009-08-26T12:19:24.776-07:002009-08-26T12:19:24.776-07:00Hey Annette (fellow Pixie)--
I'm so excited fo...Hey Annette (fellow Pixie)--<br />I'm so excited for this book to come out, especially now that I've read an excerpt. :)<br /><br />You mentioned Casino Royale...Hmm. It's been a long time since I've watched that. I just might need to rent that again--and have a paper towel ready for all my drooling...<br /><br />:)Becca/BeckyBecca Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907103716602407510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-74151332468390191752009-08-26T10:08:57.438-07:002009-08-26T10:08:57.438-07:00darkangelauthor - Hi! I can't wait for your bo...darkangelauthor - Hi! I can't wait for your book to come out, too!<br /><br />*ina* - Waving! See you at the next stop!<br /><br />Dawn McClure - LOTR rocks!<br /><br />Danica Avet - Sounds like your completed ms is an awesome read. :-)<br /><br />Liz P. - Thanks! Neo's struggle against Mr. Smith is another excellent example! Thanks for sharing!Annette McCleavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04198000578410007493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-50207143979830871152009-08-26T09:23:05.357-07:002009-08-26T09:23:05.357-07:00Hi, Annette! Congrats on the book release! I love ...Hi, Annette! Congrats on the book release! I love a good action scene where the hero loses... And the one in Casino Royal is especially powerful. It makes the scene where he finally triumps so much more meaningful. <br /><br />I loved The Matrix where Neo not only gets his ass handed to him by Agent Smith, but ends up running away as fast as he can! Then he's outsmarted by the villain who shows up before he can finish his getaway and shoots Neo dead. When Neo rises up to defeat Agent Smith, well let's just say I almost stood up in the theater and cheered! LOL<br /><br />As writers, we're often told that the hero and villain need to be evenly matched for the tension to be balanced, and allowing the hero to get his ass kicked is a great way to demonstrate this relationship. If the hero always wins... well, where's the fun in that? ; )Liz Pelletierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998843718909426266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-69252450244092261862009-08-26T09:20:30.883-07:002009-08-26T09:20:30.883-07:00This is a very good topic! Action should be fast p...This is a very good topic! Action should be fast paced and riddled with suspense. I've had two separate experiences writing action scenes in my completed manuscript. The first scene went off like a rocket. It was fast, furious, and my hero lost! *gasp* In the second scene, it was a little more complex, I had to actually study UFC submission moves in order to find just the right movements for my heroine to use and yeah, she won.<br /><br />By the way, I'm really looking forward to this book! Congrats and keep up the hard work. I know we'll see your name more and more in the upcoming months :)Danica Avethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129612632580681776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-75101300249579892702009-08-26T09:20:14.431-07:002009-08-26T09:20:14.431-07:00Love the reference to LOTR. Never thought of it t...Love the reference to LOTR. Never thought of it that way, but you're absolutely right. If the good guys had won right off the bat, it wouldn't have carried the emotional punch it did. Setbacks are a great way to pump up the conflict and emotions. <br /><br />Great post! Thanks! :)Dawn McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638855178749018112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-59937101686140325562009-08-26T09:16:29.991-07:002009-08-26T09:16:29.991-07:00Hi Annette!
I love your tour through various blogs...Hi Annette!<br />I love your tour through various blogs :) and can't wait for your book... Your hero sounds from day to day more interesting and multi-faceted.<br />I wish you all the best!<br />See you tomorrow ;)<br />InaInahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096027880546281359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-80214828794379552582009-08-26T09:15:54.525-07:002009-08-26T09:15:54.525-07:00I'd never thought of it this way before, Annet...I'd never thought of it this way before, Annette -- excellent food for thought as I head into some action of my own this week! Btw, it's great to see your name popping up in more and more places as you near the big day...congrats all over again!!! :)Linda Poitevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578032216595063037noreply@blogger.com