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Atrocities · #1 February 4th, 2004, 05:51 AM

I could never get into Dr Who or even the X files for that matter. Those two shows simply just did not appeal to me.

I don't really care for Vampire or other monster / horror books either. Never read Steven King, and really don't like his movies with a few exceptions.

Star Trek books are ok, as long as you avoid certain bad authors.

Of all the Star Wars books written, the two that I enjoyed the most were Han Solo and the Lost Legacy and Shadows of the Empire.

I read mostly Clive Custler books and a few others. I read Sphere before it was a movie, and the book made a lot of sense. The movie didn't though.

I read a book named the Alchemist, and it was good, but I cannot remember who wrote it. Another great read was a crime / drama book about an escaped convict and his buddies taking revenge upon those who put him in jail.

The one thing that I remember about this book, and I am hoping someone here read it and can tell me the name, was when one of the bad guys was afraid that his silenced automatic pistol made too much noise when he shot a cops wife in the back room of store she worked at. He was going to try a revolver the next time.

The Convict escaped while attending a funural. I would like to read that book again, it was a good read.

dogscoff · #2 February 4th, 2004, 01:10 PM

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So, how long till Dogscoff publishes his first novel?

I'm working on it, although it would help if I actually finished writing something first. I'm going to the local college's open evening tonight to sign up for a creative writing course.

gregebowman · #3 February 5th, 2004, 02:49 AM

Atrocities, I also read Clive Cussler. I've read all of the Dirk Pitt novels, and 2 of the 3 Kurt Austin ones. Haven't read the newest ones, as they're in hardback. Also, just finished reading the Sea Hunters II. I like the way he mixes his take on history and then describes his search for whatever wreck he's looking for. In this Last book, they tried to find the PT-109. It was published in 2002, so there's nothing written about Robert Ballard finding it. Unfortunately, I still haven't seen any footage on the wreckage. I guess I'll have to try Google to see if there is any available on the 'net.

And hey, what's wrong with Stephen King? He's my favorite author by far. He's a great read; not all of his books are about vampires, but the majority of them do involve some type of horror situation. Don't go by the movies. All of them stink in comparison to the books except for The Langoliers, which was a mini-series and is pretty faithful to the source material.

Growltigger · #4 February 4th, 2004, 03:33 PM

I too am a fan of Clive Cussler. The Dirk Pitt novels are always a sure bet when lounging by the side of a shimmering azure pool, being served ice cold beer or wine by a smiling attractive waitress, gazing out upon a beautiful tropical vista, and wondering why the current Mrs GT is so afraid of the sun, she has to put so much sun cream on that she looks like a doughball before you roast or fry it.

The one thing about the Kurt Austin series that slightly irritated me is that the lead characters are exactly the same format as Pitt/Giordino. Leading man is heroic, charming, womanising and funny, side-kick is handy, loyal etc - a bit monodimensional in my opinion.

And as for the 2 lost twins of Dirk turning up? that lost it for me. I re-read the book they are alledged to have been conceived in and no-where did it mention that Dirk got his oats with the girl in question - oh maybe when they were underwater with a nuclear missile on its way in.

Dunno about you, but nuclear weaponry being fired at me is a sure-fire way to dampen my libido.

sachmo · #5 February 4th, 2004, 03:37 PM

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Originally posted by dogscoff:

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So, how long till Dogscoff publishes his first novel?

I'm working on it, although it would help if I actually finished writing something first. I'm going to the local college's open evening tonight to sign up for a creative writing course.

I for one will buy your book.

tesco samoa · #6 February 4th, 2004, 04:20 PM

dogscoff I am writing as well..

Its damn hard... If I must tell you... I am thinking that working on characters, and an overall story line first is the way to go..

then write a chapter on one of the ideas in the story line... Then another and another...

Then link them..

Most stories are in 3rd person. So the goal to a chapter seems to be keep the view point from just one character and one time line...

I am looking at the books I enjoy and seeing how they are structured...

But it is hard to write everyday...

We can chat off line about it... Pass on tips etc... No need to reinvent the wheel or for both of us to commit the same mistakes

gregebowman · #7 February 4th, 2004, 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by Growltigger:
I too am a fan of Clive Cussler. The Dirk Pitt novels are always a sure bet when lounging by the side of a shimmering azure pool, being served ice cold beer or wine by a smiling attractive waitress, gazing out upon a beautiful tropical vista, and wondering why the current Mrs GT is so afraid of the sun, she has to put so much sun cream on that she looks like a doughball before you roast or fry it.

The one thing about the Kurt Austin series that slightly irritated me is that the lead characters are exactly the same format as Pitt/Giordino. Leading man is heroic, charming, womanising and funny, side-kick is handy, loyal etc - a bit monodimensional in my opinion.

And as for the 2 lost twins of Dirk turning up? that lost it for me. I re-read the book they are alledged to have been conceived in and no-where did it mention that Dirk got his oats with the girl in question - oh maybe when they were underwater with a nuclear missile on its way in.

Dunno about you, but nuclear weaponry being fired at me is a sure-fire way to dampen my libido.

You're right about Kurt Austin. He's almost a perfect clone of Dirk Pitt. If you're going to create a new superman/diver/all around good guy, then at least make him different than the original. I guess Cussler is so used to Dirk Pitt mold that he can't break it for a new guy.

As far as Pacific Vortex, I don't remember much about it now. It's probably been close to 20 years since I've read it, and I don't know where my copy is at the moment. Probably in storage. I'll have to re-read it one of these days.