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8/4/2004 Brian Lee
Hey tamara About the guy who nit-picked the whole Joseph Smith Mormon reference
you made in Thunder Road. Don't worry, you were right. And I gather from your
response to his statement that you know you were right on that. When i read that
part of Thunder Road I thought it was friggin hilarious. I grew up as Mormon,
served two years as a Mormon missionary and graduated from Mormon church owned
BYU. The official Mormon doctrine. Joseph Smith was given the Book of Mormon by
the angel Moroni. To Mormons Moroni is an angel or a Godlike creature. And since
Mormons believe in numerous Gods and in becoming God's themselves, your
referense in Thunder Road is spot on. Also it's documented in numerous places,
that Joseph Smith himself claimed that God/Elohim lives on a planet near Kolob.
Mormons even have a hymn in thier offical hymnbook titled 'If I Could High to
Kolob' . So good job. And funny. It made my day anyway. by the way, I took your
advice on my 280,000 word manuscript and started cutting one word from each
sentance and some unecassary scenes.
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Hey Brian, Thanks for the feedback. My mother's parents hightailed it out of
Salt Lake when my mother was young, and she kept "welll-meaning" relatives at a
distance from her children. (My great-great-great grandmother was on that
infamous wagon train in fact!) I did use a great deal of Mormon research in
Thunder Road, but I used half a dozen other religions as well. Most of the
things I use have much in common, but the Mormon one fascinated me primarily
from the Masonic underwear standpoint. (Well, a bit more than underwear, I just
love conspiracies. It's just fun to say 'underwear.') I was also intrigued by
the closeness between what you talk about above -- the "being/angel" and God on
another planet and today's plethora of channeled teaching by ET's. Fits the
book. As for religion, to each his own. I think things boil down to about the
same ideals whether it's Christianity, Buddist, Mormon, athiest, whatever -- as
long as no fanatics are involved. That changes everything, every time! I always
blur reality's lines a bit,whenever I write, and in Thunder it's mostly about
religion. After blending them, I do a little squewing so everything's off-kilter
in some way. Finally, I guess it's safe to tell you (without doing a spoiler)
that what The Prophet did at the end of the book came as an absolute shock. I
had no idea he planned to what he did until he did it. I love it when that
happens! Again, Brian, thank you. I can tell you know what you're talking about.
And let me know how your word-cutting comes along. I find it a really easy,
painless way to do some snipping. And it's never done anything but improve the
end product!
7/30/2004 jennifer charlan
I used to live in Hesperia Ca. Which is the next town over from VictorvilleCa. I
wanted to know if this littel town with the mine ride was actually Calico Ghost
town? That would be in Yermo Ca.Which would be in the right area thats right out
of Barstow. Please let me know Jennifer!
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Yes, indeed. Calico Ghost Town (and Yermo to a degree) were inspiration for
Thunder Road's Madelyn. They're about five miles east of the ones you'll find on
a real map. If you look at http://grimmacres.com, library link, Thunder Road
link, you'll find some links about Calico at the bottom of the page. I don't set
my stories in truly real towns, but they're often based on real ones, often
incorporating aspects of several real ones (especially the ones set on the
central coast). I always set my fictional locales among the real towns, too.
It's more fun that way.
7/29/2004 Jen
Im a big fan of all your books. Was wondering if you were considering writing
another story with david masters. He's my favorite character. thanks :)
7/28/2004 Matt Ferrell
Hey Tamara, This is Matt, the 'behind the scenes' person for Ghost Tracker Radio
and GHOST! Magazine. =) I won and just received your signed copy of 'Thunder
Road' off GhostVillage. I wasn't even looking really.. was just browsing their
site some and, there was the winning icon! Very cool. =) - Can't wait to sit
down and start reading it. I've heard great reviews. Just thought I'd drop you
this note. =) - Thanks again. -Matt Ferrell
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Thanks, Matt! Congratulations and I hope you enjoy the book. Love your website
and magazine, and GhostVillage too!
7/27/2004 Veronica
Mrs. Thorne, I stumbled across HAUNTED, and must say that I haven't been that
scared reading a book since the SHINING!! I've since purchased all of your books
except for the Sorority triology, and I haven't been able to find a reasonably
priced CANDLE BAY. Do you know if your publisher is planning on doing another
printing of the book?? I really hope so because it seems to be a favorite of
your readers, and I would love an opportunity to read it. I've passed along my
thoughts on your books to other friends of horror, and recommend you when
shopping at the book store!! Keep up the good work, and thanks for all the
chills!!
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Thanks, Veronica! I think Candle Bay will reappear new, but it is, like Bad
Things, out of stock at the publishers. Haunted is too, but it's reappearing in
September. I don't know dates for other reprintings. Look in physical used-book
stores for Candle Bay -- I have great luck with those. Or watch Amazon for a
good price (B&N is usually more expensive). Also, you can search on internet
bookstores for used copies. Email Dark Delicacies (you can get them signed
there) at darkdel@darkdel.com -- they'll keep an eye out. I'm signing there Aug.
7, so it's a good time to inquire. (Also, some big bookstore warehouses in
different regions of the US will still have copies of books listed as
out-of-print elsewhere. I know there are some Haunted (last printing) and Bad
Things still floating around. It's likely Candle Bay is too. Try searching
http://www.google-watch.org/cgi-bin/proxy.htm. That's an ad-less version of
google and you're more likely to find what you want there. IMHO.
7/21/2004 Russell Daley
Hello Tamara. I just finished Thunder Road (the first time I encountered your
writing), and enjoyed your unique style. I must point out though, that I like
being able to hand myself over to the author, and that requires that I trust the
author's world. I was disappointed at a few things that shook my trust. First,
you mention both Moss and Ray having .38 automatics. This is not a weapon common
to the police, or to anyone for that matter. There IS a .38 automatic, but it is
rarely used because of its impracticality. Two people having this in the same
small community would be a surprise. Along the same line, you mention Moss
checking the clip. In actuality, he would check the magazine; the clip is used
to load the magazine. You also mention that "Joseph Smith claimed the the Book
of Mormon was given to him by a godlike creature from a planet that orbited a
star called Kolob..." This is not correct, based on the claims of Mormon
history, Joseph Smith's own words, and reports of his contemporaries. These may
seem like obscure points, but a little more research or verification of facts
would have hooked me completely into this fascinating tale. By the way, I
thoroughly enjoyed the way you did not try to resolve everything, leaving some
mystery, or cop out on Carlo.
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Try as we might, no one is expert at everything and sometimes, despite research,
brain RAM runs dry and things get by both writer and copy editor. As for the
Joseph Smith reference, that was intentional. But if I told you why, then I'd
have to. . . well, you know. . .
7/21/2004 Satish Barve
You are excellent ! fantastic
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Thanks!
7/19/2004 Veronica
Hello!! I stumbled across HAUNTED, and fell in love!! I haven't been scared
reading a book since THE SHINING!! You have an excellent way of hooking the
reader and giving them chills!! I have all you other books, currently reading
THE FORGOTTEN, except the Soroity series, which I plan on ordering, but I
haven't been able to track down CANDLE BAY since it's out of print. Do you know
if it's going to be republished?? Thanks again for all the chills!!!
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
I'm not sure when Candle Bay will reprint -- I'd guess it may be a year off,
easily (Haunted is next, in a couple of months), but you might try used book
stores or Amazon, on the net. You can also inquire at Dark Delicacies by email (darkdel@darkdel.com)
and they'll keep their eyes open. I'm signing there August 7, so they're likely
to have whatever they can get -- they'll have The Sorority trilogy. I think Bad
Things is out of stock at the pulishers, too, btw.
7/14/2004 Richard Burden
Hi Tamara, have to say I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on a copy
of Thunder Road. Have read everything else - particular favourite is Eternity
(with Moonfall a close second!!). It can be very difficult getting quality
horror books - or any sort of choice - here in Northern Ireland, other than the
obvious, like Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Richard Laymon etc. (Even John Saul's
books stopped publishing here about five titles back). There are some shops that
will order directly from the US and, I have to say, your books have been well
worth the wait. I must ask, have you any favourite writers who would be worth
looking out for in future? Anyhows, many thanks and keep up the good work!
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Thanks, Richard. If you look on my sister site, www.grimmacres.com, in the
Library section, you'll find links to buying outside of the USA. (Not all the
book pages are up yet, but I know you'll find the links on the Thunder Road page
now. That should help with finding other writers as well.) As for favorite
horror writers, I'm a little brain-dead right now, but Robert McCammon, Phil
Rickman, and Christopher Moore come to mind. Graham Joyce. Simon Clark. I think
most of those are on your side of the pond. I enjoyed Dan Brown's books, too,
though they're not horror. (I have a jones for science/techno/political
thrillers.)
7/9/2004 Brian Lee
hey tamara thanks for your input. I actually had thought about splitting my
novel in half and making it more of a part-one part-two sort of a thing.
Although when I set out to write it my intended goal was to produce a bloated
IT/The STAND stephen king-like horror epic. And I launched into the project
fully aware that virtually none of the major publishers want to see a massive
manuscript from a first timer. But it was a story I wanted to tell, so I wrote
it. I know 279,000 words is a bit much, but I had a blast writing every last
word. And if by some luck it does get published, well that will just be icing on
the cake. Besides I don't feel too bad, THE STAND is over 400,000. You are
correct to point out how fortunate I am that my writer friend is willing to help
me with my manuscript. Just so you know I ordered six more of your books from my
local Barnes and Nobel. I wanted to order all nine listed but three were
unavailable. hopefully they will be back in print soon. I'm about halway through
THUNDER ROAD now and i am very happy I stumbled upon it the other day. cheers,
and may you sale a million, brian lee d
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Undoubtedly, you should write what you love first and worry about everything
else later. Enjoying yourself is what's important in the short -- and the long
-- run. Your comment about The Stand is interesting. I didn't like the cut-down
version, primarily because Frannie irritated me more than wool underwear in Las
Vegas. But when King was finally allowed to publish the book as it was meant to
be, it was superb and my need to shove a stick of dynamite down Frannie's throat
disappeared. Your attitude about publishing is very healthy. Write because you
love to write, not merely because you want to be published. So good luck! Your
love of what you do will go a long way toward getting you to your goal. I love
an epic read.
7/8/2004 Brian Lee
hey tamara I've never read anything of yours before but i just picked up Thunder
Road. After only 120 pages i'm convinced i'll track down the rest of your books
for my collection. I like your pacing and character building scenes, plus you
seem to jump right into some convincing action and mystery. Anyway, does your
publisher or agent ever make you edit out scenes or chapters or other things you
hate to get rid of but that they think will make your novel stronger/faster
paced. The reason i ask is because i've written a supernatural thriller
(279,000) words and a friend of mine who is also a well known horror novelist
has been sort of mentoring me and suggesting that i trim my novel down a bit. Of
course, that's easier said than done. what is your advice?
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Glad you're enjoying Thunder Road, Brian. No, no one but me makes me edit
things, but that's a little luck and years of practice. Your 279,000 words is
nearly three Thunder Roads -- and Thunder Road is at the far fat end of the book
scale. 279,000 words is really four average-length novels, so I'd say you either
need to think "series" or to cut that puppy in half in order to get an editor to
even look at it. And then expect to be required to cut down to about 100,000
words unless you've got agents in very high places. . . Cutting's easy. Remove
characters for big cuts. Remove about a word per sentence for small cuts that
will add up faster than lawsuits on Enron. And congratulations on finding a pro
who'll read your book. That's highly unusual and the writer's attorney and/or
agent would probably have a cow if he/she knew!
7/6/2004 Victoria
Hi Tamara! Love your books. Ever since i randomly came across Moonfall in a
bookstore I have been a huge fan of your work. I just picked up a copy of
Thunder Road this past week. Can't wait to read it. Ever thought of adapting
your novels into movies? We really need some original horror movies instead of
all the remakes of the classics. Can't wait to see what's next. keep writing. :)
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Thanks Victoria! Hollywood sniffs around my books, so hopefully someone will
decide to turn one or two into movies!
7/1/2004 Steven Beltzer
Hey Tamara, it's been a long while since I sent ya a message. It's awesome to
hear that your new book is out. I keep checking my stores but it seems their
horror sections are just too dam tiny. I'm thinking Dark Del. will have a copy
though. I am also gonna order a copy of The Devil's Wine. What an very cool
collection of authors. Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and let ya know my wife
and I are still big time Tamara fans. Last thing, is there any chance of a
Tamara book making it into movie form? Ta ta for now.
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Thanks Steven! If you look at http://grimmacres.com (link is on the home page),
you can read some samples of the Devil's Wine poetry on the Devil's Wine link
under the Library link. Thunder Road isn't really supposed to be out until the
first Tuesday in July -- they're just showing up early in some places.
7/1/2004 Erica
Hi Ms Thorne! I just finished reading Candle Bay for the third time. The story
line is fascinating. I enjoy books on vampires and I am looking forward to
reading the sequel when it comes out. I will be heading to the library to read
the rest of your books. Keep up the awesome writing!!!
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Thanks, Erica!
6/27/2004 Tambi Newton
Hey Tamara...as I have said before you are my favorite author! Your books are so
intriguing..I can hardley put them down once I start. I have read everything you
have written so far numerous times..I cannot wait to snatch up thunder road!
Thanks for filling my nights with ghost...vampires...and of course...the green
man!!!
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Thanks, Tambi. And now, with Thunder Road, little gray men! Though I suspect
green men and gray men are closely related.
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