tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post7909070464384962922..comments2023-12-20T01:44:24.245-08:00Comments on Secondhand Shoes, A Novel: Day Three to the A to Z Challenge: C is Cliffhangershellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-31512952569292135752012-04-08T06:17:05.620-07:002012-04-08T06:17:05.620-07:00Yes. Televison and book to book cliffhangers can b...Yes. Televison and book to book cliffhangers can be nail biting.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-66163796287410229542012-04-08T00:16:46.139-07:002012-04-08T00:16:46.139-07:00I try to end my chapters with cliffhangers, someti...I try to end my chapters with cliffhangers, sometimes big and sometimes little. As a viewer/reader, I have a love/hate relationship with them: I don't mind them if they're brief, such as continuing in a week on TV or in the next chapter in a book. They drive me nuts when you have to wait until next season or next book to find out what's going on.Mark R Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685591390353442531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-3155302648658312002012-04-06T06:16:46.420-07:002012-04-06T06:16:46.420-07:00I just hope I don't raise anyone's blood p...I just hope I don't raise anyone's blood pressure.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-57629762871055533732012-04-05T14:39:36.030-07:002012-04-05T14:39:36.030-07:00I love a good cliffhanger! The late Sidney Sheldon...I love a good cliffhanger! The late Sidney Sheldon advised writers to always end a chapter leaving the reader hanging...and wanting more!Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685538277690762655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-89154581105435843092012-04-04T15:22:46.035-07:002012-04-04T15:22:46.035-07:00Hey Sir Wills:
You are sooo good about visiting t...Hey Sir Wills:<br /><br />You are sooo good about visiting these. Thank you!<br /><br />And yes the key is to keep the reader reading.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-64563147890265627952012-04-04T15:18:35.420-07:002012-04-04T15:18:35.420-07:00Some chapters I'll end on a cliffhanger; other...Some chapters I'll end on a cliffhanger; others will be a bit more of a quiet ending, but the key's still getting the reader to keep reading, of course!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-62248433046017249102012-04-04T03:30:16.721-07:002012-04-04T03:30:16.721-07:00Charmain:
Yeppers. Yeppers.Charmain:<br /><br />Yeppers. Yeppers.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-22138797085931883222012-04-04T03:29:19.907-07:002012-04-04T03:29:19.907-07:00Shannon:
Yup. I know what you mean.Shannon:<br /><br />Yup. I know what you mean.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-2897618878854646392012-04-04T03:28:18.107-07:002012-04-04T03:28:18.107-07:00Alberta:
Yes. A to Z is fun. Thank you for stoppi...Alberta:<br /><br />Yes. A to Z is fun. Thank you for stopping by.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-53277334509873301062012-04-04T03:27:01.710-07:002012-04-04T03:27:01.710-07:00J.L:
Yup. We need to give the reader a reason to ...J.L:<br /><br />Yup. We need to give the reader a reason to keep on reading.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-16262114529422464342012-04-04T03:25:40.099-07:002012-04-04T03:25:40.099-07:00Hey Susan:
They sure do.They make you wish it wou...Hey Susan:<br /><br />They sure do.They make you wish it wouldn't stop.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-21320187085984009602012-04-04T02:53:11.581-07:002012-04-04T02:53:11.581-07:00It's a good idea to end most chapters with a c...It's a good idea to end most chapters with a cliffhanger... and then of course open with a hook. Keeps them reading!<br /><a href="http://clancytales.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">Wagging Tales</a>Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-27836249945012373172012-04-04T00:20:29.766-07:002012-04-04T00:20:29.766-07:00I do enjoy a good cliffhanger, though sometimes I ...I do enjoy a good cliffhanger, though sometimes I am bad at waiting. Which keeps me up reading for hours beyond bedtime if it's done well.<br /><br /><a href="http://thewarriormuse.com/" rel="nofollow">Shannon at The Warrior Muse</a>, co-host of the <a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">2012 #atozchallenge</a>! Twitter: @AprilA2ZShannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-38468417170267078752012-04-03T23:52:24.453-07:002012-04-03T23:52:24.453-07:00Def. cliffhangers the stuff of life - well maybe w...Def. cliffhangers the stuff of life - well maybe we dont want to many in reality but books films - loved them at saturday morning pictures when a youngster - got us back every week for more!! <br />thanks for dropping by - a-z is fun isn't it?alberta rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132420168908365099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-51890988983295047462012-04-03T20:43:26.356-07:002012-04-03T20:43:26.356-07:00I'm with you on this. I like to give the reade...I'm with you on this. I like to give the reader a reason to turn the page.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-39445755759478783132012-04-03T18:28:30.341-07:002012-04-03T18:28:30.341-07:00I love them cliffhangers too. They hook you into t...I love them cliffhangers too. They hook you into turning the page or watching the next week.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-5878387373231860832012-04-03T17:34:37.266-07:002012-04-03T17:34:37.266-07:00Yes. Kimberly. Readers need a breather, especially...Yes. Kimberly. Readers need a breather, especially when there's suspence, thrills, and lots of action. But there are subtle ways to make the reader want to turn the page.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-6105652936953417212012-04-03T17:20:10.501-07:002012-04-03T17:20:10.501-07:00Great topic. I love cliffhangers. (just like ever...Great topic. I love cliffhangers. (just like everyone else) :) Although I've read writers should mix it up in their writing and not do one for every chapter. I can't remember where I read it, Writer's Digest website maybe. Anyways, I enjoy writing them but don't like being on the waiting end, of course. :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-45450307349962255532012-04-03T17:01:10.848-07:002012-04-03T17:01:10.848-07:00PK,
Welcome to the Cliffhanger Addicts Group.PK,<br />Welcome to the Cliffhanger Addicts Group.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-35932955554102772752012-04-03T16:56:21.588-07:002012-04-03T16:56:21.588-07:00Tonja:
It's fun writing the last line to every...Tonja:<br />It's fun writing the last line to every chapter.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-70959636334008619132012-04-03T16:56:01.406-07:002012-04-03T16:56:01.406-07:00Oh yes, cliffhangers are the best!They're what...Oh yes, cliffhangers are the best!They're what keep me reading well into the night!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-6599820036325897042012-04-03T14:28:31.451-07:002012-04-03T14:28:31.451-07:00I love writing the last line of each chapter.I love writing the last line of each chapter.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-72195467362057227122012-04-03T14:21:03.826-07:002012-04-03T14:21:03.826-07:00Dear Golden:
Yes. Sequels are hard to wait for.Dear Golden:<br /><br />Yes. Sequels are hard to wait for.Shellyhttp://secondhandshoesnovel.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-30442638091241862022012-04-03T13:11:51.334-07:002012-04-03T13:11:51.334-07:00I love Cliffhangers. Though waiting for a sequel c...I love Cliffhangers. Though waiting for a sequel can be hard . . . LOL.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380333434023882340.post-62158500232388495322012-04-03T09:08:45.005-07:002012-04-03T09:08:45.005-07:00Gossip-Girl!
Me, too. Me, too. Thanks for stoppin...Gossip-Girl!<br /><br />Me, too. Me, too. Thanks for stopping by my blog.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.com