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Live Event with Shaun Jeffrey - 25/11/11
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Nov 25, 2011 01:29PM
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Lol just realised I forgot to turn off the email notification thingy !
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Eastwood (do you feel lucky punk, well do ya ) asks: How do you build a story from scratch and create characters.There are some other questions which have already had a reply above, so I'll spare..."
As I said above, I start with the seed of an idea, and then expand upon it. For example, say I have an idea of a man pulling a suitcase through an airport. Now this is a pretty general scene. But 'what if' there's blood seeping from the case? From that I have to come up with something to explain it. Of course it could be a chopped up body, but then there's the who, what, why and where? Of course it might not be a body. If not, then I would have to imagine something else is in there. Perhaps a dead animal. Again though, why?
Patti (Totally Bananas) wrote: "Must interject, sorry! Have any conversations with fans given you a 'eureka' moment?"Not that I recall. Sorry :(
Shaun wrote: "As I said above, I start with the seed of an idea, and then expand upon it. For example, say I have an idea of a man pulling a suitcase through an airport. Now this is a pretty general scene. But 'what if' there's blood seeping from the case? From that I have to come up with something to explain it. Of course it could be a chopped up body, but then there's the who, what, why and where? Of course it might not be a body. If not, then I would have to imagine something else is in there. Perhaps a dead animal. Again though, why? "No wonder you don't sleep much, your brain must be constantly buzzing lol !
For characters, they just arrive on the scene as and when they're needed. It's hard to explain, but if I need a protagonist, I just start writing and they appear as if by magic!
Questions are going to be a bit disjointed... here they come :)Do you think people thrive on thrill and gore because they are weird? Or do you think we all have a bit of a sick side in ourselves?
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Questions are going to be a bit disjointed... here they come :)Do you think people thrive on thrill and gore because they are weird? Or do you think we all have a bit of a sick side in ourselves?"
Lol. Well I must be weird then. I don’t really know why people like such things. Perhaps it’s as you said, for the thrill. And it’s by far the easiest way to experience such things without getting arrested.
Shaun wrote: "Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Questions are going to be a bit disjointed... here they come :)Do you think people thrive on thrill and gore because they are weird? Or do you thin..."
That's ok Shaun, I'm weird too... actually there's a lot of weirds on here already, and more around the world !
Next oneYou kill one of your main characters. How does that make you feel? Is it easier or worse depending on whether the character is a good person or a baddie?
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Next oneYou kill one of your main characters. How does that make you feel? Is it easier or worse depending on whether the character is a good person or a baddie?"
Just like the reader, I would hope that if I had to kill a good character it would be a little upsetting. When you’ve spent ages creating a character, you can start to believe they are real in a way. so to kill them can be hard. Even killing a baddie can be hard, especially if it’s a character that in some way you like.
Shaun wrote: "Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Next oneYou kill one of your main characters. How does that make you feel? Is it easier or worse depending on whether the character is a good perso..."
Proves that Mel is totally heartless, she killed Pete in cold blood ! (sorry just had to put it in here lol)
Anyway, moving on ...
When doing your research for books, what mediums do you use? Do you think the internet has made it easier for writers to research stuff?
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Shaun wrote: "When doing your research for books, what mediums do you use? Do you think the internet has made it easier for writers to research stuff? "My research is basically sourced from books and the internet. But I do ask people in certain professions for advice. For example I have a friends and family in the police force, so I quiz them about certain things. But any inaccuracies or liberties taken with the truth are purely my mistakes or choices.
Lol looks like it's just me and Shaun... anyone else around? Any other questions to ask?
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Lol looks like it's just me and you... anyone else around? Any other questions to ask?"Yes, it's gone quiet. Nearly 3 hours in! And I have to be up for work in the morning but I'll stay online for a little while longer, so anyone who wants to ask anything, please ask it now. Thanks :)
Good vs. Evil: who wins according to you?
I'm still here Lorraine,lurking with intent!
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Good vs. Evil: who wins according to you?"Neither. Everyone is a loser to some extent.
Cool Sarah. I'm nearly at the end of my questions, but then it's getting rather late as well and poor Shaun must feel a bit tired !
Philip (sarah) wrote: "I'm still here Lorraine,lurking with intent!"I like camping in a tent. Oh, sorry, intent ;)
Penultimate question from me :)When given the choice, what would you rather do? Read a book or watch a movie?
I am going to nip out now and do my bit for local business in these hard times. Thanks for a great event Shaun and Lorraine. I may peek in on my mobile later.Brilliant event!
I'm still here and enjoyed the evening. Good questions and brill answers. Thank you Lorraine and very brave of you Shaun to be the first guineapig so to speak
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Penultimate question from me :)When given the choice, what would you rather do? Read a book or watch a movie?"
Or do something else...
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Penultimate question from me :)When given the choice, what would you rather do? Read a book or watch a movie?"
I guess I’d rather read. It’s harder than watching something on the box as it takes more effort, but you get far more out of it as you're more immersed in the story and the characters. At least I think so anyway.
See you later Simon x Thanks Pat :)
Wow Shaun.This has been a marathon of questions for you. Good thing you've been training in the gym!
On behalf of Simon and myself and the group at large, a huge round of applause and thank you!
Lorraine! Wonder woman! Beautiful!
Great evening, both of you!
Pat (Scorpio) wrote: "I'm still here and enjoyed the evening. Good questions and brill answers. Thank you Lorraine and very brave of you Shaun to be the first ginniepig so to speak"I like being a guinea pig. Lol
Simon (Highwayman) wrote: "I am going to nip out now and do my bit for local business in these hard times. Thanks for a great event Shaun and Lorraine. I may peek in on my mobile later.
Brilliant event!"
Thanks.
Oh just gone one more question !!!So... writing... is it really sex, drugs and rock'n roll??
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Penultimate question from me :)When given the choice, what would you rather do? Read a book or watch a movie?"
Or do something else..."
If it was something else, it would stray into adult themes ;)
Thanks Patti :)It's a relief to know that everybody has enjoyed it :)
Last call for questions !
No more questions,would just like to say what an honour it is,as a reader to be able to chat 'live' with an author whose work I have enjoyed.For me ,it is the stuff dreams are made of.Thank you so much Shaun and thank you to Lorraine for such an interesting and informative evening.
Patti (Totally Bananas) wrote: "Wow Shaun.This has been a marathon of questions for you. Good thing you've been training in the gym!
On behalf of Simon and myself and the group at large, a huge round of applause and thank you!..."
Thanks. I've never pressed the refresh button so much, and not felt refreshed after pushing it. Lol
Awww thanks Sarah ♥ I must say Shaun's been lovely to work with. So thank you Shaun :) And big thumbs up for being patient with me !
Philip (sarah) wrote: "No more questions,would just like to say what an honour it is,as a reader to be able to chat 'live' with an author whose work I have enjoyed.For me ,it is the stuff dreams are made of.Thank you so ..."Thank you, Sarah. Hope the books arrived safely?
Shaun wrote: "I've never pressed the refresh button so much, and not felt refreshed after pushing it. Lol ."Lol - must be getting tired, took me a couple of minutes to understand that lol !
I've enjoyed this. I shall read The Kult not my next book (In the Blood), not the next one (Time Hunters 2) but I promise the one after that.Did you know someone is selling the Kult for £62 onAmazon?
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Oh just gone one more question !!!So... writing... is it really sex, drugs and rock'n roll??"
No. It's hard work, but meeting great people like those in this forum makes it all worthwhile :)
Joo wrote: "I've enjoyed this. I shall read The Kult not my next book (In the Blood), not the next one (Time Hunters 2) but I promise the one after that.Did you know someone is selling the Kult for £62 on..."
Thanks. Good luck to them if they can get that much for it. Lol.
Joo wrote: "I've enjoyed this. I shall read The Kult not my next book (In the Blood), not the next one (Time Hunters 2) but I promise the one after that.Did you know someone is selling the Kult for £62 on..."
Thanks Joo :)
Fool him that person who's selling The Kult for £62... it's worth much more than that !!!
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Awww thanks Sarah ♥ I must say Shaun's been lovely to work with. So thank you Shaun :) And big thumbs up for being patient with me !"
It's been a pleasure, Lorraine. Thank you for all your hard work.
Shaun wrote: "It's been a pleasure, Lorraine. Thank you for all your hard work. Smiley "Lol... is that The Kult's special handshake?
How's this live event been as an experience Shaun?
Shaun the books havn't arrived yet.I did hope to get them today but I stay in a rural area so maybe tomorrow.So excited.
Joo wrote: "I've enjoyed this. I shall read The Kult not my next book (In the Blood), not the next one (Time Hunters 2) but I promise the one after that.Did you know someone is selling the Kult for £62 on..."
I shan't be selling my signed copies of Shaun's books! They're officially heirlooms!
Patti (Totally Bananas) wrote: "I shan't be selling my signed copies of Shaun's books! They're officially heirlooms! "I agree with that Patti !
Aw just remembered ! Simon's gone and we're supposed to have the 700 party !
Philip (sarah) wrote: "Shaun the books havn't arrived yet.I did hope to get them today but I stay in a rural area so maybe tomorrow.So excited."Ah, hopefully they will arrive soon.
Well once the film has become 2012's sleeper hit, they'll be worth 1000 times that.Hmmm. I only ever do the film or the book. I shall have to change the habit of a lifetime :)
Lorraine SPOILER CODE IN THE FIRST POST wrote: "Shaun wrote: "It's been a pleasure, Lorraine. Thank you for all your hard work. Smiley "Lol... is that The Kult's special handshake?
How's this live event been as an experience Shaun?"
It's been fun. Just glad nobody asked about my time in prison for murder!!!
