Luna
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J.D. Barker:
With regard to your answer is this the norm? I ask because it seems to me that the coauthored books I have read seem to be written by one person. I usually do not pick up on two distinct styles. I have always wondered about this aspect...........
J.D. Barker
I've worked with many coauthors and the process is always different. With DRACUL, we technically had a third author in Bram Stoker. Portions of the text came directly from his notes. In order to match his voice, cadence, and vocabulary, I read everything Bram wrote (published and not) and listened to the audiobook for DRACULA on a constant repeat during the writing process. I felt it was important all the voices blend and match his original text as close as possible.
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J.D. Barker:
I just wanted to tell you that I finished the book in a day & a half and right after I finished I said “there has to be a sequel” out loud, mind you. I am very excited that the sequel is coming out, but impatient that I have to wait almost a year. Is there a reason for such a delay in publication?
Mary-ann
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J.D. Barker:
I have been following the story of murder suspect Robert Durst. Know about him? You write murder mysteries and you have Aspergers so maybe you will know the answer to my question. Durst's Defense witness, a psychiatrist, claimed that Durst had Aspergers and people with this condition cannot generate enough emotion to become enraged or hate to commit murder ergo he did not commit the murders. Opinions?
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