Michael’s Comments (group member since Dec 18, 2012)

Michael’s comments from the Q&A with Michael Brown group.

Hi Diane (message # 8)

Yes I have thought of writing a mystery novel! Actually it's going to be a thriller mystery.
I'm on page 7, so I have a ways to go! But I did write a second novel, this time a silly, sexy, slap-stick comedy that is very contemporary. It will be published this spring by Sunbury Press and is titled: "LOVE, SEX, and other NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES".

Hi Diane,

I found a world of difference between writing historical fiction and non-fiction. While keeping within the bounderies of history the historical fiction author is free to 'create' characters, feelings, situations, drama and comedy. For instance, I discovered there was an Agent sent by the Home Office to gather evidence to have Wordsworth hung as a French spy. Research told me little but the man's name. This allowed me to build an interesting back story. I made this agent a failed poet, jealous and resentful toward Wordsworth - it really works in the story and helps the drama as this man is now obsessed with proving Wordsworth's guilt. Other examples exist throughout the novel, all adding to the fun of story telling!

Hi Gina,

Being an editor helped a great deal in the timing and rhythms of the chapters. As an editor one learns not to add superfulous dialog and discriptions, to keep the pace of the story lean and exciting. I believe my editing experiences helped to make "William & Lucy" a page turner for all of its 358 pages!

Hi Mina,
If you believe in love at first sight, be it historical or contemporary, then the relationship between William and Lucy will transcend the years.
While prejudice against independent women and the upper, middle and lower social classes are no longer as relevant as they were in 1798, the struggles young lover’s face today have many similarities; finances, employment, sexual harassment, and sacrificing all for the pursuit of one’s artistic endeavors.
Mina, I hope you’ll find William and Lucy characters enthralling, fun, sad, and, hopefully, a worthwhile read.
Warm regards, Michael Brown.

Hi Ramona,

Thanks for your comments. As far as writing another novel in the same genre, I'm going to wait and see how much interest this one generates. If the reaction is positiveI will certainly write another historical novel.
In the meantime, I have writen a really off-the-wall slap-stick comedy being published by Sunbury Press this spring, it's called, "LOVE, SEX, and other NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES". It's today's comedic genre.

I hope you enjoy "William & Lucy"

Warm regards,

Michael.