tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post2824561776159852515..comments2023-05-26T09:43:26.163-06:00Comments on Robin Ambrose: How to Build a Better VillainAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14628412968169366744noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-19456044288157708872011-03-23T09:47:33.078-06:002011-03-23T09:47:33.078-06:00Angela--I AM NOT A SERIAL KILLER was billed in Eur...Angela--I AM NOT A SERIAL KILLER was billed in Europe (which published it first, dang them all) as "teenage Dexter in an X-Files episode." If you love Dexter, you'll LOVE John.Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-65243503710906568022011-03-23T09:38:05.453-06:002011-03-23T09:38:05.453-06:00One of my favorite lovable villains is Dexter. (It...One of my favorite lovable villains is Dexter. (It's a book series turned into TV series). He is a serial killer, with a code--only kill people who deserve it, and he has to make sure they are very, very guilty before he murders them. His victims tend to be people who some how thwart the police or through mishaps are found innocent, though they're not. He also works as a blood splatter analysis for the Florida police. Good setup. <br><br>I was turned onto this series by picking up the book "Dearly Devoted Dexter" at my local thrift store and read the back blurb--perfect example for writing a query, I thought. <br><br>Dexter is a killer you will fall in love with. <br><br>Great post. I will have to go check out his books. <br><br>~AngelaAngela Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12488555961691093024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-61956063003766133942011-03-23T09:23:46.964-06:002011-03-23T09:23:46.964-06:00BA--I have a villain myself that could use some sp...BA--I have a villain myself that could use some sprucing up. I'm very excited to hear Dan's advice.Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-5718498856724113912011-03-22T23:37:13.221-06:002011-03-22T23:37:13.221-06:00Brilliant Books! I picked up his books last summer...Brilliant Books! I picked up his books last summer (I am not a serial killer in June and then Mr. Monster less than a week later) and was immediately hooked. I'll really be looking into how he does this one, especially since I'm currently writing a Dark Fantasy myself. This will be a brilliant interview!ba-matthewshttp://ba-matthews.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-38245755660144297002011-03-22T19:47:02.084-06:002011-03-22T19:47:02.084-06:00LOL-it better be! Writing Excuses is sponsored by ...LOL-it better be! Writing Excuses is sponsored by Audible! :)Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-9229689123222941422011-03-22T19:43:29.580-06:002011-03-22T19:43:29.580-06:00Robin, this is a fabulous post. I've been thin...Robin, this is a fabulous post. I've been thinking about reading Dan's book for a while, but your post made me wonder if it was on audio--and it is! So, I'm off now to download it with my March credit.Donna Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158114738303231773noreply@blogger.com