tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post2121673608500436885..comments2023-10-12T15:03:15.389+01:00Comments on Lindsay's Romantics: Welcome to the Online Book Discussion for Final SinLindsay Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11513558547686982857noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-33832258224505312522009-05-31T11:38:22.114+01:002009-05-31T11:38:22.114+01:00Congratulations, Chelle, on a fantastic book discu...Congratulations, Chelle, on a fantastic book discussion and congratulations to Sarah for winning a copy of 'Final Sin'!Lindsay Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513558547686982857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-2602002145784037222009-05-31T08:01:19.058+01:002009-05-31T08:01:19.058+01:00Friday was an absolutely marvelous book discussion...Friday was an absolutely marvelous book discussion party - thank you all for coming by and making such great comments and leaving terrific questions.<br /><br />Thank you Lindsay, LK Hunsaker,Sarah Simas, Kimberlee, Malcolm "Sun Singer", Jenni, Jane C, and Eva Gordon (I hope I didn't miss anyone)<br /><br />Well, it's sunday monring (okay, VERY early morning) - (drum roll please) and I just pulled a name from the hat (really a little metal tin) Congratulations & a copy of Final Sin goes to SARAH SIMAS!!!!!Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-40836916898308170612009-05-31T02:53:14.809+01:002009-05-31T02:53:14.809+01:00I'm late to get back but wonderful party you had h...I'm late to get back but wonderful party you had here!<br /><br />Lindsay, no, no title yet - it's in the future but in progress. ;-)<br /><br />Chelle, I love that you have a theater background and it comes out in your writing.<br /><br />I did have an ambulance ride after a car accident several years ago but I was too out of it to remember more than a very friendly EMT who was quite comforting.LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-16900939528035632352009-05-29T23:58:14.420+01:002009-05-29T23:58:14.420+01:00Hi all, it's 6:55PM. You are more than welcome...Hi all, it's 6:55PM. You are more than welcome to continue leaving comments (in fact, I would love it if you would!), but I am now "on duty" to ride the ambulance so I don't know when I will be back on. I will definitely check in later tonight.<br /><br />Thank you all so much for coming by today - remember, I will pull a name on Sunday to win a free copy of Final Sin.<br /><br />In the meanwhile, why not check out this blog today http://tr.im/mQut Mark's Writer Bloc (it's Mark O'Neill, & NOT the Mark I am married to, btw)<br /><br />Have a great weekend.<br /><br />~ChelleChelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-41332610776903119722009-05-29T22:52:53.878+01:002009-05-29T22:52:53.878+01:00Hi Eva, didn't see your comment there.
Restrainin...Hi Eva, didn't see your comment there.<br /><br />Restraining orders don't always work - hyper vigilance, locked doors, varying your patterns, don't let your pets (or even laundry) out at night... It can seriously affect your lifestyle and comes out rather unfairly. But you have to protect yourself. <br /><br />Don't confront your stalker or otherwise erngage him (sorry, more stalkers are male) - sometimes, sometimes they will give up. Take whatever steps are necessary such as the restraining order and then CALL, CALL, CALL everytime it is violated.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-58874903978434427352009-05-29T22:48:04.096+01:002009-05-29T22:48:04.096+01:00I guess I love the romantic SUSPENSE the way folks...I guess I love the romantic SUSPENSE the way folks like roller coaster rides, it's a thrill. I like the tension that builds and then the wonderful relaxation and satisfaction of a good kiss.<br /><br />Have a good night's sleep, hope that talk of stalkers and murders hasn't given you reason to have a restless night...<br /><br />Thanks Lindsay.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-29881994511150974662009-05-29T22:47:52.715+01:002009-05-29T22:47:52.715+01:00Chelle you are leading such an informative discuss...Chelle you are leading such an informative discussion.<br /><br /><br />What do you do when the cops can't stop a stalker? Sometimes restraining orders don't do a thing.Bestiary Parlor: The Musings of a Zoologist Turned Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05791371882830659784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-28646524418506706292009-05-29T22:42:59.978+01:002009-05-29T22:42:59.978+01:00Hi Chelle! Your book-party is really going! I'm so...Hi Chelle! Your book-party is really going! I'm so thrilled. I'm off to bed now (It's 10.30pm in the UK and really hot so I'm wiped.)<br /><br />One last question from me tonight - What is it you particularly love about the romantic suspense genre?Lindsay Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513558547686982857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-10139726643958163532009-05-29T22:37:10.317+01:002009-05-29T22:37:10.317+01:00On another note, those who would like to should go...On another note, those who would like to should go to Story Casting.com http://tr.im/mD3Y and play cast the roles in Final Sin. It's interesting to see who we do envision in the roles.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-78751974068628796792009-05-29T22:33:56.969+01:002009-05-29T22:33:56.969+01:00LOL, actually the inspiration for Dr. Ramos was a ...LOL, actually the inspiration for Dr. Ramos was a cross between the ME in CSI (Las Vegas) and the real Dr. Baden - "Dr. Michael M. Baden is a medical doctor and board-certified forensic pathologist; He is known for his work investigating high profile deaths and as a host of HBO's Autopsy."<br /><br />I hadn't intended to portray Dr Zugibe - Dr. Zugibe was the Rockland County (NY) medical examiner at the time of the Buckberg Mountain crime.<br /><br />I'm glad you mentioned the book "Murder Along the Way" -this book is full of true accounts of crimes and gives credence to the line, "you can't make this stuff up".<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words ;>Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-82182175887783596682009-05-29T22:00:50.176+01:002009-05-29T22:00:50.176+01:00Obviously that crime from Buckberg Mountain affect...Obviously that crime from Buckberg Mountain affected you, not only did it inspire your scene, but it gave your Dr. Ramos a keen familiarity to Dr. Zugibe! I found myself pulling his books off the bookshelf along with "Murder Along the Way" by Kenneth Gribetz, the D.A. at the time of that gruesome event! Both in that book and "Dissecting Death" by the aforementioned Frederick Zugibe, Md, I was able to refresh my memory of the story and was impressed at how while inspired, you were able to create an original scene for your story. Bravo!Jenninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-21232007886852514022009-05-29T21:19:07.212+01:002009-05-29T21:19:07.212+01:00Yes, as I was saying earlier, the crime scene was ...Yes, as I was saying earlier, the crime scene was inspired by an actual event in the community (& obviously Jane lives nearby ;>)<br /><br />Hopefully those who were intrigued by the free excerpts will eventually read the entire book!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-17311816270416974682009-05-29T21:14:44.581+01:002009-05-29T21:14:44.581+01:00(due to some technical problems, this response was...(due to some technical problems, this response was sent to me via email...)<br /><br />I'll just tell you that the details you included from your EMT background were wonderful. They really made the scene come alive. The same with the autopsy scene, and that scene also revealed more of Jake's background and serious dedication to his job. The interview scene at the police station between Julie and Jake was beautifully constructed, with each of them looking at each other and thinking about their attraction, while simultaneously conversing about inanities. Very cute! <br /><br />I was wondering if you based some of the crime scene material on that old, horrid, murder case near the top of that road? <br /><br />I was sad when the excerpt came to an end, because I wanted to enjoy the scene of their meeting at the diner. You did a great job. How do you come up with all your other ideas, plot twists, etc? You are amazing. Keep up the good work. <br /><br />-Jane C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-21808527263697705632009-05-29T20:35:57.934+01:002009-05-29T20:35:57.934+01:00Very good question.
As an EMT I often deal with ...Very good question. <br /><br />As an EMT I often deal with cases and patients and am bound by HIPPA laws so it is just a matter of mental control and discipline ot keep those things private. If it is something I have dealt with firsthand, it sort of gets "filed away" in a special drawer - there are times legally I need to recollect these facts.<br /><br />If a writer reads about an incident in the newspaper, it is already public knowledge so while we may want to change facts and all for a novel, we are not bound by the same privacy issues.<br /><br />Lastly if a writer reads about an idea in someone else's work, professionally we may want to avoid rewriting it, but legally (& yes, there is a fine line) ideas are not copyright-able, the actual story/writing is.<br /><br />The actual crime that inspired my use of the opening scene involved a sadistic murder of a young man who was picked up in NYC's village. The crime scene was about a mile or two from my home off of a winding mountain road; I have never seen the smokehouse that was used bgut I have driven past the driveway to the property many times. Once again, I allowed my mind to wander and Final Sin was born.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-46216550033720075222009-05-29T20:32:58.708+01:002009-05-29T20:32:58.708+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-29442698686200664182009-05-29T20:11:39.710+01:002009-05-29T20:11:39.710+01:00When real events inspire you to write a novel, how...When real events inspire you to write a novel, how do you ensure that things you know about those real events don't get into the book and cause legal problems? Maybe you read XYZ in a newspaper, then forget it, then months later something like XYZ springs to mind "out of nowhere" and looks like something nice to include in the book.<br /><br />MalcolmMalcolm R. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840134761199335243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-15046245989924956282009-05-29T19:53:49.268+01:002009-05-29T19:53:49.268+01:00The stalker in this story is definitely ill and ve...The stalker in this story is definitely ill and very, very dangerous.<br /><br />You are right, too often we allow aggressive behaviour because it doesn't seem harmful - but then it can turn and may be out of our control.<br /><br />Think about a recent commercial about the "cable guy" following his competition - it seems laughable and is used by the company to sell their product - but now, play a little what if and it could be scary.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-83569026221165751282009-05-29T19:43:21.997+01:002009-05-29T19:43:21.997+01:00just popping in to say hi.
I think currently, th...just popping in to say hi. <br />I think currently, there's a fine line blurred frequently regarding appropriate behavior towards people. We see aggressive pursuits of romantic interests in movies and songs and the rest of today's pop culture. But life is not a romantic comedy and a lot of these overtures, in real life, if not welcome, might be cause for restraining orders. I think it come down to mental illness in some cases and a lack of self respect in others. Your stalker in your story is obviously ill.Jenninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-25451412797668546702009-05-29T19:40:06.106+01:002009-05-29T19:40:06.106+01:00(I am really having too much fun with my job)(I am really having too much fun with my job)Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-36019292474576639822009-05-29T19:36:08.391+01:002009-05-29T19:36:08.391+01:00LOL, Chelle! Only if they lock you up in your offi...LOL, Chelle! Only if they lock you up in your office so you can continue to write amazing novels!Kimberlee, Vanilla Heart Publishinghttp://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-62365564513903638462009-05-29T19:22:32.409+01:002009-05-29T19:22:32.409+01:00Lindsay, I am happy that the ambulance rides for y...Lindsay, I am happy that the ambulance rides for your parents were positive. So long as we are able, we try to "treat the whole patient" which means the medical AND emotional.<br /><br />Someimes I think I "multi-think" during my life, LOL, it's like having a virtual world running with the real one. Okay, now I am sure somebody is going to want to lock me up...Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-68315369899331049982009-05-29T19:12:15.555+01:002009-05-29T19:12:15.555+01:00Wow! Chelle, how cool from your publisher! That's ...Wow! Chelle, how cool from your publisher! That's super!<br /><br />To answer your question, Chelle: my dad and mum have both ridden in ambulances and at all times the medics were calm, efficient and caring. I was utterly impressed.<br /><br />I love your 'What if' ideas! I play with that quite a bit myself.<br /><br />Do you tell yourself stories? I do, to send myself to sleep. Sometimes, though, I lie awake plotting my own bedtime story!Lindsay Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513558547686982857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-51857757661462610262009-05-29T17:59:19.167+01:002009-05-29T17:59:19.167+01:00LOL, thanks Kimberlee, I thrive on your praise.
M...LOL, thanks Kimberlee, I thrive on your praise.<br /><br />My imagination seems to work overtime and I am ALWAYS playing "what if?" with everything I see and hear. I would worry if I ever met up with a mindreader - they would probably have me locked up!<br /><br />So until the day they "find a cure", I guess I will always find ideas. ;>Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-49181075458153297542009-05-29T17:49:53.928+01:002009-05-29T17:49:53.928+01:00Hi Chelle and Everyone!
What fun discussions, Lin...Hi Chelle and Everyone!<br /><br />What fun discussions, Lindsay, thanks for having them. <br /><br />Chelle, as your publisher, I have to be careful not to brag about you 'too' much, but I just have to say you have never disappointed us with a manuscript! Each is uniquely perfect and wonderfully delightful. <br /><br />My question is - Do you still feel concern that someday you will wake up in the morning and be out of ideas, or have you seen how you come up with great stories and deep plots time after time?<br /><br />Kimberlee, Vanilla Heart PublishingKimberlee, Vanilla Heart Publishinghttp://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-19092465714610834632009-05-29T16:57:58.816+01:002009-05-29T16:57:58.816+01:00Question for all - (aside from Lindsay's hubby...Question for all - (aside from Lindsay's hubby), have any of you been a patient in an ambulance in recent years? How were you treated? Do you fee that it made a difference to your recovery?<br /><br />Aside from being a NYS EMT myself, I have also been a patient in an ambulance - twice. Once after a car accident and once from an asthma attack. Both times it weas my own ambulance coprs I was takern care of by (yeah, they had fun with me ;> ) I honestly believe that the care I got after the asthma attack saved my life.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.com