"It can be difficult writing an accurate historical (fictional) book but I think it can be done. Clan of the Cave Bear is a good example but there are also some historical romance books that I found great fun to read like Sweet Savage Love by…"
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The Vesuvius Isotope Blog Tour!
Posted on June 13, 2013 at 12:16pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
JULY 1, 2013! 
A mere 18 days from today is the OFFICIAL launch date for The Vesuvius Isotope!
In celebration of its debut, a truly epic 20-stop blog tour has been planned. As is customary, this tour will include interviews,…
Escape From Paris, by Carolyn Hart: A Review
Posted on May 28, 2013 at 9:05am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Romantic suspense amid the chaos of a world at war. The year is 1940. As England braces for invasion and the German army overruns Europe, two American sisters in Paris risk their lives to save a downed British airman from Nazi arrest. Linda Rossiter and Eleanor Masson soon realize the price they may pay…
Revising Your Novel's First Draft
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 10:38am 0 Comments 1 Like
You've just typed, "The End." Your first draft is completed. Perhaps you've been creating this masterpiece for several years, one scene at a time in between your day job and family obligations. Or perhaps you've just banged out this entire novel during the month of November. Now what? Here I offer a…
Cover Reveal! The Vesuvius Isotope
Posted on May 17, 2013 at 9:29am 0 Comments 0 Likes
In the ruins of Herculaneum lies the Villa dei Papiri, a sprawling palace once owned by the father-in-law of Julius Caesar. In the 79CE eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the villa and its extensive library were buried and perfectly preserved. Today, they have been partially excavated. The…
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Dedicated communities for thrillers
Started Nov 21, 2012 0 Replies 1 Like
They say you can find anything on the Internet. There seems to be one unfortunate exception. As a reader and writer of thrillers, I have been utterly disappointed in my searches for communities…Continue
To indent or not to indent?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chrissey Harrison Nov 23, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I'm completing my second first manuscript and one of my readers (Mom) is hounding me about indentation. Mom is an English teacher, so I do take these things seriously. The debate is: do you indent…Continue
Does anyone use Webstarts?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kristen Elise Jun 26, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello all, I've built a webpage using "Webstarts" and published it. This was about a month ago, and I've paid up front for a year. Now my website is messed up and the Webstarts main page (which is…Continue
Finding alpha readers - how about here?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chelise Hery Dec 19, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I was reading a discussion about "alpha readers", a term evidently invented by the poster of the discussion. But, we all knew what she meant, and it turned out that several people didn't know where…Continue
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Marcy S Hatch replied to the discussion 'Historical accuracy - Bendable? Or Deal Breaker?' in the group Historical Novelists
Mark Hughes replied to the discussion 'Historical accuracy - Bendable? Or Deal Breaker?' in the group Historical Novelists
"Perhaps the question to ask: to what end are you reading historical fiction? On one end of the spectrum, I'll propose that it's to read a great story, period. On the other end, let's say the aim is to learn about history in an…"
Mark Hughes replied to the discussion 'Historical accuracy - Bendable? Or Deal Breaker?' in the group Historical Novelists
"Bit of a broad brush there, Sophie. Personally, I think story trumps all - if it's engaging enough, I don't care and I don't go look up the real history to check facts. To take an example from another genre, I suppose many rushed to…"
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The Vesuvius Isotope Blog Tour!
JULY 1, 2013! A mere 18 days from today is the OFFICIAL launch date for The Vesuvius Isotope!In celebration of its debut, a truly epic 20-stop blog tour has been planned. As is customary, this tour will include interviews, excerpts and guest posts designed to introduce readers to the book and its author. In addition to these…See More
Kristen Elise commented on the blog post 'Your Fiction Platform in a Nutshell'
"This is a really great post - thanks! I consider myself pretty platform-saavy but you've given me some fresh ideas. "
Kristen Elise replied to the discussion 'Historical accuracy - Bendable? Or Deal Breaker?' in the group Historical Novelists
"Very well said, and agreed. Unfortunately, I think there's also a tough line to walk with anointing people with 20th/21st century sensibilities, as you put it. Characters who think realistically for their era are often completely unlikeable in…"
Kim Taylor Blakemore replied to the discussion 'Historical accuracy - Bendable? Or Deal Breaker?' in the group Historical Novelists
"This is a GREAT discussion. Historical accuracy of events that really occured is an absolute must. Can't move a battle from one day to another, just because it suits tthe fictional plot. I think the interesting part of HF is the imaginative…"
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"OMG OMG OMG I'm getting a cover quote for The Vesuvius Isotope from CAROLYN HART!! SO giddy!"
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Escape From Paris, by Carolyn Hart: A Review
Romantic suspense amid the chaos of a world at war. The year is 1940. As England braces for invasion and the German army overruns Europe, two American sisters in Paris risk their lives to save a downed British airman from Nazi arrest. Linda Rossiter and Eleanor Masson soon realize the price they may pay when they read this…See More
Kristen Elise commented on the blog post 'When Is Your Editor The Biggest Pain In The Butt?'
"Robin, she's truly fantastic. A lawyer and former senior editor of the Connecticut Law Review, she's now more interested in doing novels. I'm happy to say that mine was her first. When it comes out next month, you can take a peek and…"
Kristen Elise commented on the blog post 'When Is Your Editor The Biggest Pain In The Butt?'
"I absolutely adore my editor, Cyndie Duncan. Not only does she have the eagle eye for detail that every author dreams of, but she's also able to offer every single criticism in a way that makes me think "wow, this is a great…"
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Revising Your Novel's First Draft
You've just typed, "The End." Your first draft is completed. Perhaps you've been creating this masterpiece for several years, one scene at a time in between your day job and family obligations. Or perhaps you've just banged out this entire novel during the month of November. Now what? Here I offer a few helpful tips for…See More
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"The Vesuvius Isotope is now available for pre-order! Please see details at www.kristenelisephd.com"
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Does your novel put you in danger?
I have just submitted The Vesuvius Isotope for formatting. While the novel is now officially in the hands of those who will put it into print, its actual publication has been beyond the point of no return for quite some time. Quite some time ago, when I pushed the novel across the line to that point of no return, I also pushed a…See More
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 5:24pm on April 24, 2013,
Karen Dodd said… Thanks so much for the warm welcome, Kristen. And I love your website...very cool! I can't wait until I have more time to explore all the goodies there:>)
- At 4:16pm on March 20, 2013,
Stephanie Renée dos Santos said…
Your Murder Lab blog is c-o-o-l as are your novels...epic.
- At 4:15pm on March 20, 2013,
Your Murder Lab blog is c-o-o-l as are your upcoming novels...epic.
- At 4:04pm on March 20, 2013,
Hi Kristen- Thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind words. Your friends url isn't working-- says the page is under construction. I will visit again in the future to see if it is up and running! If is it a place for writers/artists-- love it! Your job "drug discovery biologist" -- fascinating! Wow. I am sure you have stories to tell and I look forward to them...
- At 8:31pm on August 4, 2012,
Kim Koning said… Hi Kristen :) Great to meet you! Need some more thriller/suspense/mystery writer connections as so many of my writing buddies are YA writers. Had a look at your blog too and now following.
Kim
- At 6:35pm on June 26, 2011,
Tracey Hill-Bensalem said… - I will rejoin the Virtual Critiques group (I joined, then retreated, as I wasn't yet at that stage) hopefully by the end of the summer. Thanks!
- At 6:54am on June 26, 2011,
Dianne Baines said… Hey Kris, My new friend, great to meet you. I write a varied range of stories, but nearly always drift back to a good old murder. Please don;t let that scare you off though as I make it a rule not to let my writing life spill over into the 'real' world
-- well only occasionally.
- At 3:47am on June 15, 2011,
henya drescher said… - :)
- At 6:56pm on June 14, 2011, henya drescher said…
My novel is complete...in its editing process. It's about a female truck driver who is hired to deliver a shipment of wine to a destination in Las Vegas and gets hijacked by terrorists, the very same men who hired her.
Why don't you join the Virtual Writers Critique Group. Check it out. You'll find me there along with some very talented writers and critiquers. http://www.shewrites.com/group/virtualwriterscritiquegroup
- At 3:27am on June 14, 2011, henya drescher said…
Hi Kristen. I know...because I'm also writing a thriller.
:-)
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- I am a drug discovery biologist, travel buff and aspiring novelist. I live in San Diego with my human family and three canine children, hunt for drugs and the stories they tell.
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The Death Row Complex
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