tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post1898210778392631029..comments2021-07-02T18:40:14.358+01:00Comments on Richard Hardie's Blog: Richard Hardiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12053966010128373952noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-71894396241223174272013-06-04T14:56:04.172+01:002013-06-04T14:56:04.172+01:00Many thanks, Glynis. It's a beautiful part of ...Many thanks, Glynis. It's a beautiful part of the world, only surpassed by my favourite, the Gower Peninsular in South Wales.<br />All the best with your move back.<br />RichardRichard Hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053966010128373952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-57682236042839473172013-06-04T14:43:41.676+01:002013-06-04T14:43:41.676+01:00Great interview. I aim to visit Cornwall one day. ...Great interview. I aim to visit Cornwall one day. Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-38892092159870291392013-03-16T21:45:39.119+00:002013-03-16T21:45:39.119+00:00Hi Sue,
Many thanks for your comment
My titles usu...Hi Sue,<br />Many thanks for your comment<br />My titles usually solidify about three quarters through the book, though I usually have a working title after the first chapter. But I agree with your point about how a book can change direction, especially as the characters take on a life of their own. I was driving Terry Pratchett (name dropper!) back to his house once and he said after 30 plus books it aws easier writing now he has around 200 characters. He choses an idea for a plot and then chooses 8 tp 10 main characters from his repertoire and they almost write the book by themselves.Richard Hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053966010128373952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-62205429756960612732013-03-16T21:05:17.540+00:002013-03-16T21:05:17.540+00:00Great interview Mandy.
My title tends to come la...Great interview Mandy. <br /><br />My title tends to come last. I start off with one thing and then it changes usually. Sometimes I think that's because the book ends up taking a different tone/path/premise and the original doesn't fit anymore.<br /><br />Looking forward to reading ASIT. Wishing you every success.<br /><br />Thank you Richard for a great interview.Sue Fortinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05464191934479133090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-92197060922793270222013-03-16T14:49:18.299+00:002013-03-16T14:49:18.299+00:00Thanks, Patsy and Hilda! My favourite colour is tu...Thanks, Patsy and Hilda! My favourite colour is turquoise by the way! :)Mandy K Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107477886064281756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-6085338060143263782013-03-16T13:14:13.869+00:002013-03-16T13:14:13.869+00:00I tend to agree with you, Patsy, and I know Mandy ...I tend to agree with you, Patsy, and I know Mandy does. I'm writing a YA series called The Temporal Detective Agency and I sometimes won't think of the actual book title until I'm well into the plot, but the series "banner" gives me the hook.<br />Thanks for viewing and good to hear from a group member!Richard Hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053966010128373952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-81752781284380015072013-03-16T13:11:29.684+00:002013-03-16T13:11:29.684+00:00Hi Hilda. That's really kind of you. I don'...Hi Hilda. That's really kind of you. I don't like the formulaic "interviews" where the questions are always the same. I try to find out something about the person over and above their favourite colour!Richard Hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053966010128373952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-49525016167365237472013-03-16T08:46:28.978+00:002013-03-16T08:46:28.978+00:00I have to have a title to start with too. I think ...I have to have a title to start with too. I think writing without one is like trying to get to know a person before learning their name.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-64823733687019590282013-03-16T08:23:13.679+00:002013-03-16T08:23:13.679+00:00I really enjoyed reading this interview. A proper ...I really enjoyed reading this interview. A proper conversation instead of the mass-produced 'painting by numbers' effect of the usual blog hop. Hilda Reillyhttp://www.hildareilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-44943741743338785122013-03-16T07:25:52.554+00:002013-03-16T07:25:52.554+00:00Thanks, Trev :)Thanks, Trev :)Mandy K Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107477886064281756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-87182485354590457112013-03-15T23:08:54.822+00:002013-03-15T23:08:54.822+00:00Many thanks, Trev.Many thanks, Trev.Richard Hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053966010128373952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-75437825631006835942013-03-15T22:14:00.015+00:002013-03-15T22:14:00.015+00:00Fab. Enjoyed that folks :)Fab. Enjoyed that folks :)Trevorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01479128863662675716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-81118257467763677272013-03-15T21:17:11.205+00:002013-03-15T21:17:11.205+00:00I had no idea! Isn't that amazing? :)I had no idea! Isn't that amazing? :)Mandy K Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107477886064281756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-91692751431157524592013-03-15T20:35:37.690+00:002013-03-15T20:35:37.690+00:00Wow, It hadn't struck me either, Sarah, That r...Wow, It hadn't struck me either, Sarah, That really is a coincidence!Richard Hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053966010128373952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-55770658539605010322013-03-15T20:28:00.407+00:002013-03-15T20:28:00.407+00:00Cannot believe here is another writer from Sheffie...Cannot believe here is another writer from Sheffield originally, but now in the west country like me! Interesting! And I will check out the books. Thank you Richard and Mandy. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013990191335382016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-30343500872653805392013-03-15T20:26:29.202+00:002013-03-15T20:26:29.202+00:00Cannot believe here is another writer from Sheffie...Cannot believe here is another writer from Sheffield originally, but now in the West country! What a coincidence. Very interesting interview. Thank you Richard and Mandy! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013990191335382016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-56673767462009522132013-03-15T19:48:51.229+00:002013-03-15T19:48:51.229+00:00I hope so too, Tina! Thank you ;)I hope so too, Tina! Thank you ;)Mandy K Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107477886064281756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-85673193562344237502013-03-15T19:21:15.709+00:002013-03-15T19:21:15.709+00:00Great interview! It's always nice to know a bi...Great interview! It's always nice to know a bit more about a fellow writing colleague and group member. I live on the Cornish Devon border, hope you get here one day Mandy as it's delightful :)Tina K Burtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-91347226478566860552013-03-15T18:59:58.446+00:002013-03-15T18:59:58.446+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mandy K Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107477886064281756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-25399628661148873732013-03-15T18:59:29.969+00:002013-03-15T18:59:29.969+00:00Thanks Carol and Marit! And I'll see what I ca...Thanks Carol and Marit! And I'll see what I can do about the cottage in St Ives, Carol x<br />Mandy K Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107477886064281756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-8143873477862133772013-03-15T18:42:48.108+00:002013-03-15T18:42:48.108+00:00Hi Marit. Many thanks. It's a joy to talk to i...Hi Marit. Many thanks. It's a joy to talk to interesting people!Richard Hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053966010128373952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-63554331808986690072013-03-15T18:42:04.803+00:002013-03-15T18:42:04.803+00:00Thanks, Carol. Well, since you sat on my pizza thi...Thanks, Carol. Well, since you sat on my pizza things have been pretty sparse here of late. One 10 inch job will normally last me a week!Richard Hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053966010128373952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-46196668436845255702013-03-15T18:40:09.738+00:002013-03-15T18:40:09.738+00:00Well done, both, on an excellent interview! I enjo...Well done, both, on an excellent interview! I enjoyed finding out a little about how you work, Mandy. Very informative, and very interesting. Love it! <br />Marit Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02822153372000993671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-89092134632263291922013-03-15T18:39:34.938+00:002013-03-15T18:39:34.938+00:00Well done, both, on an excellent interview! I enjo...Well done, both, on an excellent interview! I enjoyed finding out a little about how you work, Mandy. Very informative, and very interesting. Love it! <br />Marit Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02822153372000993671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622544917745692912.post-39729101100801316612013-03-15T18:28:04.517+00:002013-03-15T18:28:04.517+00:00Well! Two of my great writer friends together!! Th...Well! Two of my great writer friends together!! Thanks Richard, I notice that the refreshments are now so paltry they are practically non-existent!! Mandy, hope the book generates enough income for you to buy the whole of Cornwall!!! (Cottage at St Ives for me, please)Carol Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359578624109905400noreply@blogger.com