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I’m really enjoying my current WIP right now–I like to think of this one as more of a “stalker” story than a killer one, um, though there is killing involved. Something I’ve noticed…mid-way through (okay, roughly mid-way through) my books, I usually have some sort of turning point.
For my tiger-shifter story, the turning point is coming very quickly. My characters will go from the defensive–to the most definitely offensive as they start their own hunt. Years ago I saw a Jean Claude Van Damme (Am I spelling that right? Probably not) movie that had a great catch-phrase. Something like, “The hunted becomes the hunter.” That’s what I’m thinking as I write this story and aim for my turning point. (And, by the way, Jean Claude’s early movies really weren’t as bad as most people think–oh, hell, maybe they were. I do enjoy bad movies sometimes!)
So, that’s where I am in terms of my writing. Gearing up for the big turning point.
Have you noticed mid-book turning points in the novels you’ve read? Linda Howard is great at these!
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Gear up! *G* I always like the turning point, the moment where you go “ahhhh” with the character/s.
My first date with the Hubs was to a Jeane Claude Van Damme movie, yes they are all pretty bad, but that’s what made them fun. *G*
Good luck with your book!
I’ve got to agree. I think even the early JCVD movies were pretty bad, but the scenery made up for it.
I watch different movies, Cindy. Jeane Claude Van Damme isn’t on my watch list. I’m so looking forward to Mama Mia. 🙂
Blake Snyder says there is always a big shift in the middle of a movie. A successful movie, that is. I should pay more attention to the timing in my books. I’m so not a plotter.
LOL, Brandy, you are so right! Often I think the very “badness” of movies can make ’em so good!
Hey, Ashley! You came to my site!! GASP! And you know I do enjoy good scenery…that’s why I like Vin so much.
Hi, Edie! I’ve heard a lot of talk about Mama Mia–please let me know what you think after you see the movie.