Edward R. Hackemer's Blog, page 3
April 12, 2017
All tensed up!
On occasion, things get tense with my dear editor.
And, some things are written in stone.
Sangria Sunsets
January 9, 2017
Tidbits & Oddments Here
Link to the Facebook page.
Here you can find photos, information, videos and some interesting posts! about the Throckmorton times and the influences on their lives .
Here you can find photos, information, videos and some interesting posts! about the Throckmorton times and the influences on their lives .
November 23, 2016
As it is ...
Where I work. It really does look like this.
As I was researching and writing the Throckmorton series of books, I asked twelve of the most prominent players to write a few words about their lives. I was fortunate enough to obtain seven mini-autobiographies. Four players eagerly agreed, two needed a gentle push and one stubborn holdout was persuaded with a Waffle House breakfast and a 750ml bottle of The Famous Grouse blended single malt Scotch whiskey.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get all the character portraits I sought. One refused because of a possible copyright conflict, another was forced to decline due to a contractual commitment with a big-name Vancouver producer, one could not be located and two had sadly passed on. The remaining seven agreed to create their personal portraits to be accepted verbatim and left unedited. At the conclusion of "Sangria Sunsets" I will include their unique stories, dated and transcribed, either from dictated sound recordings or written submissions.
~Edward R Hackemer
October 2, 2016
August 30, 2016
The next one ...
Coming 2017 ... Sangria Sunsets© ... the adventure continues ... one big reunion!
August 17, 2016
June 6, 2016
In A Cream Packard
A 1954 road trip with front seat romance, back seat baggage, and a trunk full of surprises.
In A Cream Packard
March 25, 2016
From Kristy's Book Reviews:
First, how are you doing today?
Super.
How are your book/books doing right now in comparison to what you hoped?
I never expected to get rich or famous. It has been a learning experience. It is obvious now, that becoming a self-published author is much like taking a swim in the North Sea. You are out there flailing your arms, splashing gallantly, trying to make a good impression on the mermaids, and nobody, least of all the mermaids, even sees you. However, there is no need to fear for your life. The water in the North Sea is too cold for sharks.
Most important thing about being a writer?
The most significant point about putting words on paper is the thought that you may, in fact, in some minute way, influence the turning of the world on its axis. Personally, I hope to entertain my readers. Anything more than that would be icing on the cupcake.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
I pull my ideas from personal experiences. If I'm stuck with a plot, I take a walk, and talk to whoever is near. They don't even have to listen. I just work it out that way, and it seems to work. And it really doesn't bother my dog, so it seems. Other folks just ignore me.
How do you cope if you get a bad review?
I've only had one. I offered a refund, and did not get a response. I also suggested they simply throw it out, or give it to one of their enemies.
Occupational hazards of being a writer?
I have had a stiff neck once or twice. My fingers hold up well though. The typing course I took in high school was, I must say, besides math, one of the most fruitful endeavors of my exposure to public education.
What book or film character would you say you were most like?
I'm walking on the wild side, and picking a television character.
Ralph Kramden of the "Honeymooners". Not too many of your readers will even know who he is, so I'm safe.
What makes you laugh?
Slapstick, wry, or thoughtful comedy. Like the movies "1941", "The Big Lebowski" "The Jerk" and "Dr Strangelove".
Which has been the hardest to write?
Dialogue. By far. Contrary to popular belief, it's hard to put words in someone else's mouth.
Any hints as to what lies ahead for your characters?
By 1983, I was thinking maybe Annie would want to find herself. Eventually, Alex would buy her a pink Vespa (that's an Italian moped) and give her five dollars in gas money. She would ride to Arizona and live on a Comanche commune outside of Truxton. Nicholas would die in an air-training accident at Whiting Field near Pensacola in 1985. Jovita and Alex would sell the horse farm and machine shop business enabling them to move to Jamaica, buy a ranch, and sell pot to American tourists.
Favorite character?
Nicholas Throckmorton.
Least favorite?
Irene Hendricks.
Which character would you like to meet in real life?
Actually, two: Honeysuckle Pruitt and Phryne Truffaut
Interview question you want to answer but no one has ever asked?
Boxers or briefs?
Your favorite authors?
Henrik Ibsen, Stieg Larsen, Edgar Allan Poe, Bob Dylan
Favorite book right now?
Mine.
What genres of books do you read?
History, poetry, and philosophical novels.
How do you feel about your fan base?
They are very quiet and unassuming. I hardly know they're around.
Did you ever dream you would become an author?
In high school and college I did write some poetry, and a couple of lousy plays that almost got staged. The school ran out of funding for the use of the auditorium. Dreamed of being an author? No.
Best thing about your author journey so far?
I have learned so much and met so many people both over the internet and in person.
If there was one thing you wish you could explain to readers about the way writing a book works (as in not written to upset the reader) what would it be?
The toughest hurdle is finding out where to look for help, and once you find it, how to figure out how to use it.
Do you have any weird quirks you'd like to share with the public? :)
I keep a notebook on my night-stand and write down things I think of either when I am half-asleep or after waking from a dream. The next morning I try to decipher what I wrote. And that is always fun.
Favorite color?
Orange.
Favorite food?
Fried herring and onions in butter. Served with boiled potatoes and shredded carrots.
Do you collect anything? Or have any specific interests?
I am a gardener. A flower child. I don't grow vegetables; I buy them.
Best memory as an adult?
Holding my granddaughters so soon after they were born.
Is there a person, alive or dead, you dream about meeting if you could?
Ingrid Bergman.A Bridge To Cross
Super.
How are your book/books doing right now in comparison to what you hoped?
I never expected to get rich or famous. It has been a learning experience. It is obvious now, that becoming a self-published author is much like taking a swim in the North Sea. You are out there flailing your arms, splashing gallantly, trying to make a good impression on the mermaids, and nobody, least of all the mermaids, even sees you. However, there is no need to fear for your life. The water in the North Sea is too cold for sharks.
Most important thing about being a writer?
The most significant point about putting words on paper is the thought that you may, in fact, in some minute way, influence the turning of the world on its axis. Personally, I hope to entertain my readers. Anything more than that would be icing on the cupcake.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
I pull my ideas from personal experiences. If I'm stuck with a plot, I take a walk, and talk to whoever is near. They don't even have to listen. I just work it out that way, and it seems to work. And it really doesn't bother my dog, so it seems. Other folks just ignore me.
How do you cope if you get a bad review?
I've only had one. I offered a refund, and did not get a response. I also suggested they simply throw it out, or give it to one of their enemies.
Occupational hazards of being a writer?
I have had a stiff neck once or twice. My fingers hold up well though. The typing course I took in high school was, I must say, besides math, one of the most fruitful endeavors of my exposure to public education.
What book or film character would you say you were most like?
I'm walking on the wild side, and picking a television character.
Ralph Kramden of the "Honeymooners". Not too many of your readers will even know who he is, so I'm safe.
What makes you laugh?
Slapstick, wry, or thoughtful comedy. Like the movies "1941", "The Big Lebowski" "The Jerk" and "Dr Strangelove".
Which has been the hardest to write?
Dialogue. By far. Contrary to popular belief, it's hard to put words in someone else's mouth.
Any hints as to what lies ahead for your characters?
By 1983, I was thinking maybe Annie would want to find herself. Eventually, Alex would buy her a pink Vespa (that's an Italian moped) and give her five dollars in gas money. She would ride to Arizona and live on a Comanche commune outside of Truxton. Nicholas would die in an air-training accident at Whiting Field near Pensacola in 1985. Jovita and Alex would sell the horse farm and machine shop business enabling them to move to Jamaica, buy a ranch, and sell pot to American tourists.
Favorite character?
Nicholas Throckmorton.
Least favorite?
Irene Hendricks.
Which character would you like to meet in real life?
Actually, two: Honeysuckle Pruitt and Phryne Truffaut
Interview question you want to answer but no one has ever asked?
Boxers or briefs?
Your favorite authors?
Henrik Ibsen, Stieg Larsen, Edgar Allan Poe, Bob Dylan
Favorite book right now?
Mine.
What genres of books do you read?
History, poetry, and philosophical novels.
How do you feel about your fan base?
They are very quiet and unassuming. I hardly know they're around.
Did you ever dream you would become an author?
In high school and college I did write some poetry, and a couple of lousy plays that almost got staged. The school ran out of funding for the use of the auditorium. Dreamed of being an author? No.
Best thing about your author journey so far?
I have learned so much and met so many people both over the internet and in person.
If there was one thing you wish you could explain to readers about the way writing a book works (as in not written to upset the reader) what would it be?
The toughest hurdle is finding out where to look for help, and once you find it, how to figure out how to use it.
Do you have any weird quirks you'd like to share with the public? :)
I keep a notebook on my night-stand and write down things I think of either when I am half-asleep or after waking from a dream. The next morning I try to decipher what I wrote. And that is always fun.
Favorite color?
Orange.
Favorite food?
Fried herring and onions in butter. Served with boiled potatoes and shredded carrots.
Do you collect anything? Or have any specific interests?
I am a gardener. A flower child. I don't grow vegetables; I buy them.
Best memory as an adult?
Holding my granddaughters so soon after they were born.
Is there a person, alive or dead, you dream about meeting if you could?
Ingrid Bergman.A Bridge To Cross
