Friday, February 10, 2012

Time


When I come across a book I really like, I want to take a look at all books by that author regardless of when they were written. That tends not to be an issue with romances because they generally transcend time. Not so straightfoward with thrillers. The advent of mobile phones that would fit in your pocket has made many old plots nonsensical. You have to remind yourself that they weren't around when the story was written. In fact, mobile phones have made plotting thrillers more difficult because they can pinpoint your location, so they are the first thing the murderer needs to get rid of. I've had to make sure some of my characters are parted from their cell phones to make plot points work. Since my son has lost, destroyed, mislaid numerous mobiles in his time, I don't feel I've stretched the truth too far.
What I hope I've managed in my romances is that they are pretty much timeless. I try not to mention specific events, or actual people (as far as I'm able). I wonder if people will still be reading my stories in ten years time!

5 comments:

Arlene said...

I sure as hell hope I'm reading your stories for the next ten years and then a couple decades more. And the same for your blog. You write such great posts!

Fred said...

I'm sure they will. Humor is timeless. Working modern technology into plots and future technology into plots for novels that take place in the future takes a lot of pulling bullshit out of your ass.

Barbara Elsborg said...

Something I'm sure you're good at, Fred!!
I suspect I'll quickly fade into the great blue yonder - but now the internet immortalizes all of us - I do wonder ......

Toni said...
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Toni said...

I have to say your post is timely. I just discovered you and all I've done all week is read your stories. I think I only have a handful left. I sure hope you are busy cranking more out, cuz hon, I'm still hungry!!!