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I love the acoustic guitar and the way the rhythm comes in to create drama. And the impact of the blood around the 'type' is fascinating. It takes a special talent to get that kind of timing, and software like Garage Band makes things like this accessible for anyone that has a good ear for music and visuals. They will do a great job with Fair Play, I am sure, and I look forward to the outcome. =-D
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http://notyourusualsuspects.blogspot....
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I agree. They're very good. I've been trying to persuade them to go into the book trailer biz for a while. :-)
I read a number of comments on the trailer in different places, all positive, and mostly mentioning the music as being perfect for it.
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http://harlequinblog.com/2014/05/the-..."
Thanks, KC!
KC wrote: "The Private Lives of Characters - Josh at Harlequin Blog! http://harlequinblog.com/2014/05/the-..."
Thanks, KC! I would have missed that one.
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http://harlequinblog.com/2014/05/the-..."
Thank you for sharing the link, KC!
Josh wrote: "http://carinapress.com/blog/2014/05/b..."Nice interview and the comments are very cool.
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Nice interview and the comments are very cool."
ACK. I keep forgetting to check back.
I'm writing and so this launch is getting short shrift. I think I've checked my sales all of twice! That must mean something. I was startled to see how many reviews I had. And here I'm always so cynical about a bunch of reviews showing up right away! :-D
Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "http://carinapress.com/blog/2014/05/b..."Nice interview and the comments are very cool."
ACK. I keep forgetting to check back.
I'm writin..."
Your reviews are doing well, over 20 earlier today, and mostly 5 stars on Amazon, you were #1 in mystery for a few days, now you are #2, and you are still in the top 10 in your three categories. Highest ranking I saw was 771, and now it's dropped a bit to 890.
I have checked on your book every day about twice a day. You would think I'm personally invested or something. LOL!
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Nice interview and the comments are very cool."
ACK. I keep forgetting to check back...."
LOL. I like that you're feeling invested. ;-)
It really does help having the push of a publisher behind me for this one.
I've finished Everything I Know so that will be coming out in a few weeks. I think I may just jump right into Tattoo Boy now since I could probably do with some lighter subject matter. :-D
Josh wrote: "I think I may just jump right into Tattoo Boy now since I could probably do with some lighter subject matter. :-D ..."OMG YAY!
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OMG YAY!"
Yes, I think the noir story is a bit too dark coming on top of SotS and Everything I Know. I need some laughs before I get back Fair Play and serial killers. :-D
;) I love Kit's humor. I wonder what literary trope you will make fun of this time... But nothing can be as good as "That sexy, chick-lit sensibility..."
Josh wrote: "I've finished Everything I Know so that will be coming out in a few weeks. "Yay!
I think I may just jump right into Tattoo Boy now since I could probably do with some lighter subject matter. :-D
Double-yay! < insert funny emoticon here >
Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "I've finished Everything I Know so that will be coming out in a few weeks. "Yay!
I think I may just jump right into Tattoo Boy now since I could probably do with some ighter subject matter. :-D
Double-yay!..."
Hurrah!! (pretending to be very English and reserved, but actually feeling all the YAYS).
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Joining the GROUP YAY!
That sounds wonderful, Josh. :-)
Johanna wrote: "Josh wrote: "I've finished Everything I Know so that will be coming out in a few weeks. I think I may just jump right into Tattoo Boy now since I could probably do with some lighter subject matter...."I am being very Norwegian and reserved, so I just rejoice inside ;)
Anne wrote: "JI am being very Norwegian and reserved, so I just rejoice inside ;) "
Erm... is it my turn to break out the rum and the guitar and start "una fiesta" shouting "¡En hora buena! at random intervals?
Vivian wrote: "Anne wrote: "JI am being very Norwegian and reserved, so I just rejoice inside ;) "
Erm... is it my turn to break out the rum and the guitar and start "una fiesta" shouting "¡En hora buena! at r..."
Uhm yes, if we are continuing to being stereotypes, I guess you must ;)
Anne wrote: "Uhm yes, if we are continuing to being stereotypes, I guess you must ;) ":D :D :D :D
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;-)
Josh wrote: "And thinky thoughts this morning...http://joshlanyon.blogspot.com/2014/0..."
Cool blog. I tried to post my thoughts there, but for some reason, I'm never able to do so. Therefore, I'll post them here.
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It's funny that you wrote about this today. I have been obsessed with the turmoil in Ukraine lately, and I just read an article on Slate.com about Odessa. Apparently, there was an old movie, Battleship Potemkin, that allegedly celebrated the Russian Revolution, that was supposed to be a memorialization of some aspect of the Russian Revolution, but it was largely a fabrication (it was set in Odessa). So, to the extent that our memories are us, it is interesting to think about the way that "the powers-that-be" declare that constructed memories will form the corpus of the political "us." I suppose one can only hope that people who live in societies like this, and who value historical integrity, will one day have access to accurate records and can restore a truthful rendering of what actually happened for the benefit of future generations. Memory is tricky enough without politicians manipulating it to suit their needs.
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http://joshlanyon.blogspot.com/2014/0..."
Cool blog. I tried to post my thoughts there, but for some reason, I'm never ..."
That's interesting. One of the interesting things about The Mexican Suitcase was the story about Capo's partner Gerda Taro. She died during the war, and the official story is that it was an accident -- which is terrible enough. But later I read theories that the Stalinists might have had her killed because she refused to photograph anything but the truth.
That was depressing.
Johanna wrote: "SNEAK PEEK from Slay Ride on Josh's blog!http://joshlanyon.blogspot.fi/search?..."
Oooh, cool! :-) Thank you, Johanna!
KC wrote: "Johanna wrote: "SNEAK PEEK from Slay Ride on Josh's blog!http://joshlanyon.blogspot.fi/search?..."
Oooh, co..."
Is this a sequel to something? Or a new one.
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Slay Ride is a new standalone short story to be released sometime later this summer:
http://www.joshlanyon.com/slay_ride.html
Johanna wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Is this a sequel to something? Or a new one."Slay Ride is a new standalone short story to be released sometime later this summer:
http://www.joshlanyon.com/slay_ride.html"
:-) Thanks.
Josh wrote: "Karen wrote: "Josh wrote: "Here's the promised (professional -- I cannot pretend that I did this) book trailer for Stranger on the Shore.http://youtu.be/z9jWAtthMeA"
Do you know what music is us..."
I couldn't agree more! Nice pick, Josh :)
I've decided to put it on loop cause hitting play every time it ends is kind of annoying lol
Josh wrote: "And thinky thoughts this morning...http://joshlanyon.blogspot.com/2014/0..."
I can see a Spanish Civil War themed novel brewing :-D
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http://joshlanyon.blogspot.com/2014/0..."
I can see a Spanish Civil War themed novel brewing :-D"
Not for a while. I took a look yesterday at everything I had promised readers over the past few years, and...I shall be rather busy filling those commitments for the foreseeable future.
Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "http://carinapress.com/blog/2014/05/b..."Nice interview and the comments are very cool."
ACK. I keep forgettin..."
Tattoo Boy? As in The Boy with the Painful Tattoo? Please say YES!
Josh wrote: "Mina wrote: "Josh wrote: "And thinky thoughts this morning...http://joshlanyon.blogspot.com/2014/0..."
I can see a Spanish Civil War themed novel brewing :-D"
Not for ..."
Well you won't see me complaining :) (as long as you're busy - no, that's not a threat lol)
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Nice interview and the comments are very cool."
ACK. I k..."
I am indeed trying to make sense of my original notes. Really? Really! That was going to be the plot?? I must have been having a breakdown. ;-P
Josh wrote: "Mina wrote: "Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "http://carinapress.com/blog/2014/05/b..."Nice interview and the comments are very coo..."
Ooo, is this a case of Josh changes his mind? Suspense! :D
P.S. I wrote more comments today than since I joined Goodreads. I'm done!
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Nice interview and the comments..."
:-D We are a chatty bunch!
Josh wrote: "And thinky thoughts this morning...http://joshlanyon.blogspot.com/2014/0..."
I had missed a whole lot of comments here, including this link. Interesting thoughts!
Josh wrote: "Mina wrote: I can see a Spanish Civil War themed novel brewing :-D"Not for a while. I took a look yesterday at everything I had promised readers over the past few years, and...I shall be rather busy filling those commitments for the foreseeable future. ..."
I would rather you write what interests you, than possibly be swayed by countless requests from readers. :)
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Not for a while. I took a look yesterday at everything I had promised readers over the past few years, and...I shal..."
Not everyone feels the same though, and I think it is a good reminder to be more cagey about what is upcoming rather than tease people with promises of stuff that will eventually show up but at some unknown date.
This goes under ''When someone else plays by Josh'' ;-).Delightful interview with Langley Hyde:
http://joshlanyon.blogspot.ch/2014/05...
Antonella wrote: "This goes under ''When someone else plays by Josh'' ;-).Delightful interview with Langley Hyde:
http://joshlanyon.blogspot.ch/2014/05..."
Thanks for pointing it out. What a fun interview! ...Bought. :)
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