Comments on: A Rose By Any Other Name

By: BJ Bourg

BJ Bourg — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 05:24:31 +0000

Some firearm-related products, like the 9mm revolver, are a bit uncommon, so it’s not odd that some folks have never heard of it. I mean, who really has the time to keep up with all the advances in firearms or be completely up-to-date on every new gun or caliber that comes out? I know I don’t have time to get the latest and greatest info on new models and features of firearms. So, if you hear of any cool new or recent inventions and you want to share the information, feel free to do so. It would be much appreciated and I, for one, would be grateful for the update.

Since we’re on the topic, I recently heard a chief of police talking to a group of people about getting the facts straight in fiction. He said writers would lose credibility if they used a 7-shot revolver in their fiction, because revolvers only come in 5- or 6-shots. I make mistakes from time to time, as we all do, but how can a cop—any cop—not know this is a false statement? I own four revolvers—two are 6-shot revolvers, one is a 7-shot revolver (been around since the late 1800’s), and one is an 8-shot revolver.

Anywho, thanks for the comments one and all.

By: Morné Fouché

Morné Fouché — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 02:14:50 +0000

Why laugh at someone mentioning a 9mm revolver? Not the most common caliber for a revolver – but you certainly get revolvers chambered for 9mm.

By: BJ Bourg

BJ Bourg — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:23:23 +0000

Pat,

I didn't know Dumpster was a trade name! I would never have even guessed it. I've said it many times with the lowercase "d"–and have probably written it that way, too. Thanks for educating me.

And thanks for the nice comments about my WW story! It's greatly appreciated! I actually got the idea from my daughter, because she loves to rock climb.

Take care,

bjb

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:14:48 +0000

Great post. Clear explanation of clip vs. magazine.

One of my pet peeve is Dumpster spelled dumpster. Dumpster is a trade name and should always be capitalized. It wouldn't make me stop reading but it does show me the author didn't do his/her homework. Also when I read about a 9 mm revolver. I just laugh at that one.

Loved your mini mystery in Woman's World. You got me because I missed the clue. I loved that is was something different, camping and the teens. Hope to see more of your writing in WW.

Pat Marinelli

By: Jody E. Lebel

Jody E. Lebel — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:02:04 +0000

Off the subject of magazines, sort of, nice job in the mini-mystery story in Woman's World magazine in the 2/16/15 edition. Stop by and see your review at http://rightingcrimefiction.blogspot.com/ I'm not usually so nice but I couldn't find anything to complain about with your story.

By: Ramona

Ramona — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:26:14 +0000

Very nice post–useful info and a takeaway about the writer's choice on how much it matters, and the consequences.

By: Kaye George

Kaye George — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:45:23 +0000

Another great, informative post to save to my files. Thanks!

By: Jacqueline Seewald

Jacqueline Seewald — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 13:56:14 +0000

Very helpful information. Thanks for taking the time to write this blog.

By: Madeline

Madeline — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 01:52:09 +0000

I shall bear that in mind for the future, but since this is well beyond my capabilities I think I'll stick to knives and try and avoid potato peelers.

As for pet peeves, I do have a few of my own, but mainly my husband's, who puffs and blows like a whale any time technology is involved [on TV].

That aside, I hate formulaic writing. I recently endured an entire book where each chapter was-action-dialogue-crisis-food/sex. Did the formula change by the time I reached the last page? No. Never again.