Carla Norton's Blog, page 4
December 29, 2015
Note to Readers living overseas:
The Brits always come up with terrific covers, and I just got a sneak peak at the paperback version of HUNTED, coming out next month. Love it!
(The North American title is WHAT DOESN'T KILL HER. Please don't be confused.)
Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the German edition, titled: UND MORGEN DEIN TOD. It's such an honor to have my books being sold around the globe!
(The North American title is WHAT DOESN'T KILL HER. Please don't be confused.)
Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the German edition, titled: UND MORGEN DEIN TOD. It's such an honor to have my books being sold around the globe!
November 13, 2015
starting the season of giving
This is a bit unconventional, but I'm hoping to reach some compassionate souls who might help with this GoFundMe campaign. If you've read my nonfiction book PERFECT VICTIM, you know that Colleen Stan was kidnapped at age 20 and held captive in astonishingly brutal conditions for over 7 years. Today, she's a kind and gentle person, but she has limited means, and she needs our help.
Her daughter has made some regrettable choices and is unable to take care of her baby boy, Jackson. He is Colleen’s only grandchild and is just thirteen months old. She wants to step up and oversee his care, but she and her husband make do on a limited income and live in a singlewide mobile home that needs repairs. She urgently needs assistance with home repairs and living expenses, including baby formula, diapers, and a new car seat, plus bedding, a dresser, medical care, and other household expenses.
For the full details, please visit "Help Colleen Raise Her Grandson" on the GoFundMe.com website.
https://www.gofundme.com/pq9tms84
Colleen has been a dear friend of mine for many years, and she deserves all the help and kindness we can offer. I hope you'll be moved to share this link with others and donate if you can.
With warmest thanks,
Carla
Her daughter has made some regrettable choices and is unable to take care of her baby boy, Jackson. He is Colleen’s only grandchild and is just thirteen months old. She wants to step up and oversee his care, but she and her husband make do on a limited income and live in a singlewide mobile home that needs repairs. She urgently needs assistance with home repairs and living expenses, including baby formula, diapers, and a new car seat, plus bedding, a dresser, medical care, and other household expenses.
For the full details, please visit "Help Colleen Raise Her Grandson" on the GoFundMe.com website.
https://www.gofundme.com/pq9tms84
Colleen has been a dear friend of mine for many years, and she deserves all the help and kindness we can offer. I hope you'll be moved to share this link with others and donate if you can.
With warmest thanks,
Carla
November 7, 2015
Desperately Seeking Structure
November is National Novel Writing Month (aka #NaNoWriMo), which means countless writers are pouring out torrents of words. But the Muse doesn’t always bother with plot, so writers sometimes get swept through their opening chapters and deep into a story before realizing they haven’t a clue how to end it.
This post is for those busy souls in the midst of the creative process. Some of you are using the classic three-act approach, others are writing by the seat of your pants. And while you’re cranking out pages, a completed manuscript might seem a vague and distant possibility.
We’ve all been there, lost in a glorious maze of prose. Sadly, those untamed manuscripts often end up in the proverbial desk drawer, unmarketable and abandoned. So here are some ideas to help you shape your creative product into a comprehensive whole. These odd tidbits have helped me from time to time, and I hope might you find something here that will light the path from beginning to end.
... For the full article, please see my post on AlgonquinRedux.com:
http://algonquinredux.com/desperately...
This post is for those busy souls in the midst of the creative process. Some of you are using the classic three-act approach, others are writing by the seat of your pants. And while you’re cranking out pages, a completed manuscript might seem a vague and distant possibility.
We’ve all been there, lost in a glorious maze of prose. Sadly, those untamed manuscripts often end up in the proverbial desk drawer, unmarketable and abandoned. So here are some ideas to help you shape your creative product into a comprehensive whole. These odd tidbits have helped me from time to time, and I hope might you find something here that will light the path from beginning to end.
... For the full article, please see my post on AlgonquinRedux.com:
http://algonquinredux.com/desperately...
September 18, 2015
Coming events
10/8-11 BOUCHERCON, World Mystery Conference
“Murder Under the Oaks” Raleigh, NC
10/8: “True Criminal/True Detective” panel discussion, 11:30 a.m., signing to follow
http://bouchercon2015.org/
“Murder Under the Oaks” Raleigh, NC
10/8: “True Criminal/True Detective” panel discussion, 11:30 a.m., signing to follow
http://bouchercon2015.org/
July 19, 2015
Movie news!
I'm dancing on the ceiling over the exciting news that THE EDGE OF NORMAL is being adapted to
film! The announcement came via Variety in mid-July.
Here's the link: http://variety.com/2015/film/news/edg...
film! The announcement came via Variety in mid-July. Here's the link: http://variety.com/2015/film/news/edg...
June 16, 2015
P.S.
If you read on kindle, THE EDGE OF NORMAL is now just $2.99.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Goodreads Giveaway winners of THE EDGE OF NORMAL:
Debra in Baltimore, MD; Cheryl in S. Colton, NY; Glenda in Beavercreek, OH; Cassie in Aurora, IL; Lee in Perry, GA; & Cecilia in Austin, TX. Your signed copies will be in the mail soon!
Many thanks to all who entered!
Debra in Baltimore, MD; Cheryl in S. Colton, NY; Glenda in Beavercreek, OH; Cassie in Aurora, IL; Lee in Perry, GA; & Cecilia in Austin, TX. Your signed copies will be in the mail soon!
Many thanks to all who entered!
June 9, 2015
Coming Events!
6/20: Florida Mystery Writers of America Luncheon
“The Whole Truth and Other Fiction”
Followed by a writing workshop
Deerfield Beach, Florida
6/30: WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER is released!
(In the UK, the title is HUNTED.)
7/1: WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER book launch event!
Murder on the Beach Bookstore
7 p.m. Book Talk & Signing
Esplanade Plaza, 273 NE 2nd Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
7/7: WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER book launch event!
Book Culture
Books & Authors interview, signing to follow
450 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10024
7/8: CRAFTFEST, International Thriller Writers
“Psst! Secrets to Writing Great Dialogue”
3:00-3:50, booksigning at 5:00
Grand Hyatt, New York City
7/11 THRILLERFEST, International Thriller Writers
“A Funny Thing Happened…”
4:00-4:50, booksigning at 5:00
Grand Hyatt, New York City
8/5: WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER book launch event!
Third Place Books
7 p.m. Book Talk & Signing
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155
“The Whole Truth and Other Fiction”
Followed by a writing workshop
Deerfield Beach, Florida
6/30: WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER is released!
(In the UK, the title is HUNTED.)
7/1: WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER book launch event!
Murder on the Beach Bookstore
7 p.m. Book Talk & Signing
Esplanade Plaza, 273 NE 2nd Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
7/7: WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER book launch event!
Book Culture
Books & Authors interview, signing to follow
450 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10024
7/8: CRAFTFEST, International Thriller Writers
“Psst! Secrets to Writing Great Dialogue”
3:00-3:50, booksigning at 5:00
Grand Hyatt, New York City
7/11 THRILLERFEST, International Thriller Writers
“A Funny Thing Happened…”
4:00-4:50, booksigning at 5:00
Grand Hyatt, New York City
8/5: WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER book launch event!
Third Place Books
7 p.m. Book Talk & Signing
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155
March 7, 2014
Hello Readers!
I’ve been a bit of a recluse. In fact, I’ve been working so intently on the sequel to The Edge of Normal that I’ve barely seen my family. So I can become a bit giddy once I finally get cleaned up and re-emerge into society. Last week, for example, I attended one of my all-time favorite events, a writers’ conference called SleuthFest. I’ve written about that event in a piece titled, “Full-Time Author, Part-Time Groupie,” which is posted on the AlgonquinRedux.com website. You’ll find a taste of the article and a link to the site below.
I started posting monthly articles for AlgonquinRedux.com a short while ago. Other posts include: “Esoterica: Plain & Simple,” about the Algonquin Roundtable tradition; “Flip This Book!” about the revision process; and “A Tiny Pocket Guide for Writers,” which references some of my favorite books about the craft of writing.
AlgonquinRedux.com features posts by an amazing group of authors. It’s eclectic. And if you’re interested, I hope you’ll visit the website.
Full-Time Author, Part-Time Groupie
It started with Stephen King. He was seated at a table on the other side of a vast banquet hall. I knew he was there, though I couldn’t see him as I consumed several glasses of wine, working up my courage. At last desserts were served, the Edgar Awards concluded, and the lights went up. I made a beeline for his table. And—dang!—I couldn’t believe how handsome he looked in his tux.
What was said isn’t important (I surely gushed about his excellent novel, Misery). The point is that I spoke with a literary legend—Stephen King!—who was thoroughly gracious. And a groupie was born.
I’m not usually like this. I chance across movie stars from time to time, and never rush up to them and fawn. I let them eat in peace. But writers are different. Perhaps I claim allegiance because we share the same profession.
Case in point, here I am with Lee Child at Thrillerfest. He looks photogenic and cool, doesn’t he? He’s probably used to being ambushed.
In my defense, I always ask permission before grabbing a photo. And writers who achieve a certain status, who are thrust into the limelight, must expect to be pestered by fans. Perhaps many even enjoy it, having spent so many hours writing in solitude.
But I confess that lately my compulsions have gotten worse. It’s true. Once I’ve made plans to attend a conference, I start plotting for more than just an author’s autograph.
http://algonquinredux.com/full-time-a...
I started posting monthly articles for AlgonquinRedux.com a short while ago. Other posts include: “Esoterica: Plain & Simple,” about the Algonquin Roundtable tradition; “Flip This Book!” about the revision process; and “A Tiny Pocket Guide for Writers,” which references some of my favorite books about the craft of writing.
AlgonquinRedux.com features posts by an amazing group of authors. It’s eclectic. And if you’re interested, I hope you’ll visit the website.
Full-Time Author, Part-Time Groupie
It started with Stephen King. He was seated at a table on the other side of a vast banquet hall. I knew he was there, though I couldn’t see him as I consumed several glasses of wine, working up my courage. At last desserts were served, the Edgar Awards concluded, and the lights went up. I made a beeline for his table. And—dang!—I couldn’t believe how handsome he looked in his tux.
What was said isn’t important (I surely gushed about his excellent novel, Misery). The point is that I spoke with a literary legend—Stephen King!—who was thoroughly gracious. And a groupie was born.
I’m not usually like this. I chance across movie stars from time to time, and never rush up to them and fawn. I let them eat in peace. But writers are different. Perhaps I claim allegiance because we share the same profession.
Case in point, here I am with Lee Child at Thrillerfest. He looks photogenic and cool, doesn’t he? He’s probably used to being ambushed.
In my defense, I always ask permission before grabbing a photo. And writers who achieve a certain status, who are thrust into the limelight, must expect to be pestered by fans. Perhaps many even enjoy it, having spent so many hours writing in solitude.
But I confess that lately my compulsions have gotten worse. It’s true. Once I’ve made plans to attend a conference, I start plotting for more than just an author’s autograph.
http://algonquinredux.com/full-time-a...
