tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post8298280675612070856..comments2024-03-18T19:00:03.047-04:00Comments on SleuthSayers: A Saturday Morning PostLeigh Lundinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-83301824758211911642014-07-14T11:25:46.155-04:002014-07-14T11:25:46.155-04:00Thanks, Bradley. We computer guys have to stick t...Thanks, Bradley. We computer guys have to stick together!<br /><br />Good luck with all your writing adventures. My email address is jfloyd@teclink.net--keep in touch!John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-88205264546457861012014-07-11T14:38:42.040-04:002014-07-11T14:38:42.040-04:00Like all who write, I've had my 'almost bu...Like all who write, I've had my 'almost but not quite' rejections and like some 'still not published'. Yet I still go at it because of the idea, the short conversation, the 'what if' that sticks in my head must be written down and expanded upon. I remain encouraged by what you've written, John, and understanding that not everything a 'successful' writer puts out gets published. As someone who also worked for a technology company, maybe...just maybe one piece, one day will get published. Then I can say, 'Yep, even computer guys can write a story'. Ha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-13911597487518510572014-05-14T09:24:56.015-04:002014-05-14T09:24:56.015-04:00Thanks, Dix. I think Leigh, Liz, and Dale are the...Thanks, Dix. I think Leigh, Liz, and Dale are the only SSers I've met personally, although after reading everyone's columns so often I feel I know the whole group. Would love to sit down with you for a while and talk writing.John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-89782726975207961562014-05-14T02:00:28.652-04:002014-05-14T02:00:28.652-04:00John, I've said it before and I'll say it ...John, I've said it before and I'll say it again: Your ability to pull shocking plot twists out of your sleeve, like a magician, just amazes me! <br /><br />My wife constantly threatens to put a muzzle on me, when we watch TV or films, because I'm often guessing the ending, or the supposed "twist" in the story, but I don't think I've EVER spotted one of your twists coming.<br /><br />If we ever get the chance to meet at a conference, I hope you'll save a couple of hours for me one evening. I'd love to pick your brain about this over a few beers (or whatever you drink that I can afford)--my treat!<br /><br />--DixDixon Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220791609338404147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-67589932121699685242014-05-13T16:24:37.516-04:002014-05-13T16:24:37.516-04:00That's kind of you, Su. I wish you the best i...That's kind of you, Su. I wish you the best in all your writing endeavors!John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-49802151786809645602014-05-13T16:20:25.452-04:002014-05-13T16:20:25.452-04:00Enjoyed your post, John. And your stories! You inp...Enjoyed your post, John. And your stories! You inpsire me to take chances with my own writing.Su Kopilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-83009806469001988142014-05-12T15:45:28.598-04:002014-05-12T15:45:28.598-04:00Thanks, Susie--best to you as well. Keep writing!...Thanks, Susie--best to you as well. Keep writing!John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-72805005216361465402014-05-12T15:38:54.987-04:002014-05-12T15:38:54.987-04:00John,
Great article! I enjoyed it very much. You...John, <br />Great article! I enjoyed it very much. Your wisdom, witt, and humble spirit always bless those who read your writings. <br /><br />Many continued blessings on your future endeavors! <br />Susie <br />Susan Hollawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15176243201232863808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-5588280258785476722014-05-12T11:49:46.486-04:002014-05-12T11:49:46.486-04:00Joyce--good to hear from you! Many thanks, about ...Joyce--good to hear from you! Many thanks, about my WW stories.<br /><br />I hope you will enjoy the longer ones. I think the longest short story I've sold was over was about 18,000 words, which is inching into the no-man's-land of novella length, but I've sold a good many in the 10K to 14K length. Most of my stories, except for the WW mini-mysteries, have been between 2K and 6K. I think the freedom we writers have with the lengths of our short stories is one the things (like the variety of genres, characters, settings, plots, etc.) that make it such fun to work in the short form. It's never dull.John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-27698756112485376452014-05-12T11:36:58.369-04:002014-05-12T11:36:58.369-04:00Thank you, Terrie.
Now if I could only figure o...Thank you, Terrie. <br /><br />Now if I could only figure out how to get into EQMM regularly, like you and several of my fellow Sayers of Sleuth.John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-61304528116149883962014-05-12T11:36:39.920-04:002014-05-12T11:36:39.920-04:00Congratulations, John. I've enjoyed your short...Congratulations, John. I've enjoyed your short stories in Woman's World, and I'm sure your longer works in the Post are just as great. I'd love to read them.Joyce Ackleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16628063943686030106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-88913335625004810782014-05-11T14:03:55.692-04:002014-05-11T14:03:55.692-04:00Congrats! Wonderful news!Congrats! Wonderful news!Terrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-5842494313903009312014-05-10T20:16:00.698-04:002014-05-10T20:16:00.698-04:00Thanks, Pat -- Keep up the good work!Thanks, Pat -- Keep up the good work!John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-51971034342519270262014-05-10T20:11:13.391-04:002014-05-10T20:11:13.391-04:00To my friends Jacqueline, Bobbi, Eve, Anita, Jan, ...To my friends Jacqueline, Bobbi, Eve, Anita, Jan, and Herschel -- Thanks so much for your kind words. Even though I do miss the many long-ago and now-defunct markets for our short stories, I'm grateful that there are still some good markets around. Best of luck to all of you with all your submissions! John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-58136032082998394712014-05-10T20:10:42.348-04:002014-05-10T20:10:42.348-04:00Great article, John. I agree with the comments he...Great article, John. I agree with the comments here. You make me realize I need to work harder and braver. Your acceptances and publications amaze me. When you talk about your share of rejections also, it amazes me how much you write. Congratulations on your many successes and thank you so much for sharing.Pat Marinellinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-89620357948130657382014-05-10T13:29:36.001-04:002014-05-10T13:29:36.001-04:00John, you're the "luckiest" writer I...John, you're the "luckiest" writer I ever knew. 3 stories to SEP, 50+ to WW, and publications like AHMM, EQMM, Strand. I have four of your books in my bookshelf. We should all be this lucky.<br />Looking forward to reading the SEP stories.Herschel Cozinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06097703750150309319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-82259921762705758372014-05-10T12:36:49.449-04:002014-05-10T12:36:49.449-04:00Thanks for this peek into how you got three storie...Thanks for this peek into how you got three stories published in The Saturday Evening Post of all places. LOL As others have said, it's more than luck. It's also talent, doing the work, and submitting. Looking forward to many more of your stories to come.Jan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-87729702415264187812014-05-10T10:59:27.517-04:002014-05-10T10:59:27.517-04:00John, I very much look forward to reading these st...John, I very much look forward to reading these stories. Thank you for providing the link. I, too, am skeptical about the luck factor, but we won't debate it. You're a modest as you are talented.Anita Pagehttp://www.anitapagewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-70315048230255333532014-05-10T10:58:58.883-04:002014-05-10T10:58:58.883-04:00John, I very much look forward to reading these st...John, I very much look forward to reading these stories. Thank you for providing the link. I, too, am skeptical about the luck factor, but we won't debate it. You're a modest as you are talented.Anita Pagehttp://www.anitapagewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-75456215827722594952014-05-10T10:00:06.516-04:002014-05-10T10:00:06.516-04:00Congratulations! I'm looking forward to readi...Congratulations! I'm looking forward to reading all of them.Eve Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015761600962360110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-91796576997733702822014-05-10T09:46:17.080-04:002014-05-10T09:46:17.080-04:00Congratulations, John, I can't wait to read th...Congratulations, John, I can't wait to read them all. I think that learning to write a good, twisty mystery story is the best thing any author could do--the skills carry over to other genres of fiction, too. best, bobbi c.Bobbi A. Chukran, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678371925926783260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-28835544493407611612014-05-10T08:53:47.351-04:002014-05-10T08:53:47.351-04:00I'm certain it's more than luck! Congrats ...I'm certain it's more than luck! Congrats on these wonderful publications.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-78925413785334154892014-05-10T08:38:11.546-04:002014-05-10T08:38:11.546-04:00Liz, you're too kind, as always. Regarding plo...Liz, you're too kind, as always. Regarding plot twists, read almost any short story by Jack Ritchie (one of Rob's and my favorite writers)--he's an inspiration.John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-86157761221175863012014-05-10T08:31:39.721-04:002014-05-10T08:31:39.721-04:00John, luck may be a factor, but it's a small o...John, luck may be a factor, but it's a small one compared to your great skill as a writer and storyteller. Three out of six stories in SEP's year? Not an accident! How many of us could toss off casually that we worked several plot twists (presumably successful ones) into a 1500-word story?Elizabeth Zelvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944424094949207841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-4028854277716525372014-05-10T08:20:52.943-04:002014-05-10T08:20:52.943-04:00Thank you, Janice. I too used to read the Post as ...Thank you, Janice. I too used to read the <i>Post</i> as a kid. I think the circulation, which used to be six million or so, is now around 400K, but I still enjoy the magazine.John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.com