tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post3342806475983327479..comments2023-07-18T04:32:44.951-04:00Comments on The Thrill Begins: Suspense Versus SurpriseCathyPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04671747592743029540noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post-48451112273147585562011-12-28T13:31:31.117-05:002011-12-28T13:31:31.117-05:00Excellent post, Chris! I'll be sending my thri...Excellent post, Chris! I'll be sending my thriller author clients here to read your great advice.Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post-50849395324035150932011-12-15T22:45:47.932-05:002011-12-15T22:45:47.932-05:00Writers -- especially of mysteries, thrillers and ...Writers -- especially of mysteries, thrillers and suspense -- are often told they have to have surprise twists. That can lead to tossing those *bangs* in there with no foreshadowing, but as you noted, the reader is just as likely to be confused as impressed.Chris Eboch/Kris Bockhttp://www.krisbock.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post-20828973130482533872011-12-15T15:39:25.688-05:002011-12-15T15:39:25.688-05:00Thanks, Chris! I am actually beta-reading a thril...Thanks, Chris! I am actually beta-reading a thriller for a writer friend, and this situation (Suspense vs. Surprise) popped into my brain during one of his scenes. There was a *bang* where did that come from moment, that could have benefitted from more foreshadowing. I'll point him to this post. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508887711850480059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post-18176151153884367632011-12-15T14:48:41.511-05:002011-12-15T14:48:41.511-05:00I tried to post earlier, but I don't see it ye...I tried to post earlier, but I don't see it yet, so apologies if this comes through twice....<br /><br />Thanks for having me. I love talking about plot! And I love finding tools that writers can use to improve their work.<br /><br />Whispers in the Dark is now available on Amazon in the Kindle version ($3.99). Here's the direct link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M6P6FA. The cover looks funky for some reason, so we're working on that. The print version should be available next week.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Chris Eboch/Kris Bockhttp://www.krisbock.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post-49291760865239039202011-12-15T07:48:48.051-05:002011-12-15T07:48:48.051-05:00Chris, thanks for this great lesson on creating te...Chris, thanks for this great lesson on creating tension using pacing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577552858891249213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post-13879054072380303292011-12-15T07:29:23.213-05:002011-12-15T07:29:23.213-05:00Great topic, Chris--and such a subtle yet all impo...Great topic, Chris--and such a subtle yet all important distinction. Thanks for the post.jenny milchmanhttp://suspenseyourdisbelief.comnoreply@blogger.com