tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30210943.post1985437256133109851..comments2024-03-24T15:04:27.557-04:00Comments on Type M for Murder: When Amateurs InvestigateBarbara Fradkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06992196707567972990noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30210943.post-54469202382065983672018-11-11T12:05:40.941-05:002018-11-11T12:05:40.941-05:00This is what I am struggling with right now with m...This is what I am struggling with right now with my cozy mystery. She is a retired nurse and finds a dead body in her chicken coop. I am trying to figure out why she begins to investigate the murder.Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135162504543646177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30210943.post-62431477709395686642016-01-23T08:09:32.387-05:002016-01-23T08:09:32.387-05:00For me, as a writer as well as a reader, motivatio...For me, as a writer as well as a reader, motivation is key. If the sleuth is just nosy, then the book is not for me. Vicki Delanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106480550553972177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30210943.post-57800132795539293552016-01-21T23:57:56.096-05:002016-01-21T23:57:56.096-05:00I think it helps if the protagonist has a vested i...I think it helps if the protagonist has a vested interest in the crime, but it's usually<br />easy enough to manufacture if the character is believable and likable Nancy Cole Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849550286142791220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30210943.post-23029132552531016732016-01-21T13:47:26.051-05:002016-01-21T13:47:26.051-05:00Sybil, I think in books and absolutely in real lif...Sybil, I think in books and absolutely in real life amateurs sometimes get involved because a police force is inept, or corrupt, or simply disinterested and inclined to believe the easiest solution.Charlotte Hingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03044024871533181178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30210943.post-72917838565468097852016-01-21T09:30:30.336-05:002016-01-21T09:30:30.336-05:00I like having a reason for my amateur sleuth to sn...I like having a reason for my amateur sleuth to snoop, but as we all know, the tantamount rule to any mystery, or novel for that matter, is compelling characters. If I fall in love with a character, I'm along for the ride no matter what. Eileen Goudgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156415980783091338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30210943.post-16194830412330020132016-01-20T14:23:49.143-05:002016-01-20T14:23:49.143-05:00I have to admit that finding a reason for my chara...I have to admit that finding a reason for my character, Rory, to investigate is one of the hardest things for me to do. I think I have it, then one of my beta readers or my editor will say it's not quite believable yet.Sybil Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931984219413146614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30210943.post-71293267610946340382016-01-20T13:26:23.984-05:002016-01-20T13:26:23.984-05:00Great post, Sybil! And very helpful as I plow thro...Great post, Sybil! And very helpful as I plow through Aggie Mundeen's next fiasco.<br />Now I'm going to check out your links.Aggie Blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13476578119905128947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30210943.post-35598711306771711682016-01-20T11:47:19.439-05:002016-01-20T11:47:19.439-05:00I love the whole genre of cozy mysteries so the re...I love the whole genre of cozy mysteries so the reasons you list are right on for me. I also don't care if the amateur is related or not to anyone involved, I like the whole concept. Just keep on doing what you are all doing.Carvingladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14876365487121195379noreply@blogger.com