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March 1 question – Have you ever read a line in novel or a clever plot twist that caused you to have author envy?
“The French have a phrase for it. The bastards have a phrase for everything and they’re always right.” –The Long Goodbye
I wish I could write like Ray. Whoever said a ‘who done it’ is one of the lowest forms of literature does not appreciate the nuance of noir mystery novels. Raymond Chandler is one of my favorite authors. No one does word play like Chandler with Philip Marlowe’s inner-dialogue.
“She had eyes like strange sins.” – The High Window
Ray’s words grab my attention and flood me with imagery. I love the stoic and realist philosophy of it all. In the present here and now “Dead men are heavier than broken hearts.” – The Big Sleep.
Looking forward to reading everyone’s posts to this fantastic prompt. Do you have author envy? Please share in the comments below.
Happy IWSG Day! Stay safe in this crazy weather.
Those are some great quotes. I’m sure you have an arresting turn of phrase too, though!
Thanks Nick! I try to put a modern bent on the old noir Chandler, Hammett, Macdonald style. Still working on it.
Those are great lines. But, like Nick, I’m sure you have great lines too.
Thanks Natalie. This pose ended up being my ‘ode to Raymond Chandler’. Author envy isn’t the right word. It’s more a deep appreciation.
I have never read Ray, but your samples of his lines make me curious now! Best wishes!
Los Angeles in the 30’s and 40’s is a great ambiance for mixed-up stories. Best!
I like that last one!
It’s fantastic!
Hey, Adrienne! I’ve never read those books, but I’m now intrigued! I’ve recently gotten into cozy mysteries so I’d love to branch out. Thanks for the suggestion!
I highly recommend Chandler and Ross Macdonald (nom du plume for Kenneth Miller). So many to chose from. They were prolific!
Excellent choices for words. I see why they cause author envy.
It’s April, so I’m focused on the #AtoZChallenge.
Proof of Existence, book two in my dark urban fantasy series, is out this month.
And I’m running a giveaway on my blog.
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