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Tom Leins

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Author of the Paignton Noir series and the wrestling noir collection The Good Book: Fairy Tales For Hard Men.

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Tom Leins Hi Joe, good question! Yes, it is definitely a conscious decision to do without dialogue tags. I almost always write in the first person, and I prefer…moreHi Joe, good question! Yes, it is definitely a conscious decision to do without dialogue tags. I almost always write in the first person, and I prefer the way the story flows if I omit them. Hopefully it feels more immersive. I definitely prefer to use a character's physical actions to emphasise their involvement in a given conversation, as I think it adds to the ominous mood. (I love Elmore Leonard's books, but I don't follow his rules. I particularly like prologues, detailed descriptions and the weather!) (less)
Tom Leins Hi Eric. No, I've not heard from him for quite some time. We mainly interacted via Facebook and I'm assuming he is taking an extended break from socia…moreHi Eric. No, I've not heard from him for quite some time. We mainly interacted via Facebook and I'm assuming he is taking an extended break from social media. (Understandable, as it can be quite draining!)(less)
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“Ordell knew he wanted to be a hooker the first time he saw Mama zip up her thigh-high boots, lean against the sink and scrub her rancid fanny with a wet-wipe.”
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“Ordell knew he wanted to be a hooker the first time he saw Mama zip up her thigh-high boots, lean against the sink and scrub her rancid fanny with a wet-wipe.”
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