https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com Come one, come all! Let’s write – This month’s question: What do you consider the best characteristics of your favorite genre?
Bada-bing, bada boom, this is a simple question for me. All I hadda do was look through my archives – and have the technical finesse to find the post I wrote on the topic (wink-wink).
Voila! Read on – https://www.pjcolando.com/mystery-solved/
While that mystery is solved, a more intriguing one emerges behind it. Why haven’t I written a mystery? Let me explore that lapse –
- maybe I’m lazy, not wanting to learn how to plant red herrings and such, preferring to remain in my default zone, humor, sarcasm, and satire
- maybe I didn’t feel worthy. Most of my writing idols and icons write in this genre: Coyle, Crais, Ide, and (drumroll roll, please) the dear departed Sue Grafton
- maybe because I wished to remain in the land of fun and writing ease, what came naturally to me (see the end of my first reason…)
- maybe because I was filled with dither and much ado… After all, writing was to be my elegant retirement hobby, not work
- likely all of the above apply.
Mystery requires great brain power. I’m staying in my comfort zone as well.
I accept the compliment embedded in your comment – thanks!
I like a good mystery, but I think writing them would be extremely challenging.
While I’m attempting a cozy mystery, I’m easily stalled. Yeah, it’s a challenge, especially because I’m learning as I go…
Thanks for checking in, Sandra
I do enjoy a good mystery, but I’m not sure I’ll ever write one for the same reasons as you. I’m afraid I’d mess it up.
I’m attempting a cozy mystery – for which my small town ensemble cast of characters are well-suited – but I find that my mind is not devious enough. My characters want to laugh, not cry.
I really love mysteries too. I’m hoping to try to write one after I finish my current series. I might add a little fantasy to it too.
ooh, me thinks a sprinkle of fantasy would ignite a mystery plot perfectly
I enjoy a good mystery, PJ! I’ve read a number of Sue Grafton’s novels. I could never read the end of a book first. That’s sacrilegious! You have a wonderful voice filled with humor, sarcasm, and satire, so write to your strengths and read mysteries for fun.
Thanks for the affinity and the compliment about my Suessical writing style, which is awesomely cherished