tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post1074200268177261808..comments2023-11-14T22:18:19.759-06:00Comments on A Twist Of Noir: Interlude Stories: Chris RhatiganChristopher Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11581243409967241320noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-59427507468953171082012-01-21T00:37:08.320-06:002012-01-21T00:37:08.320-06:00In late with this. Missed it somehow. Musta been o...In late with this. Missed it somehow. Musta been out of town 'cause if there's a Rhatigan out there I'm readin'it. Terrific dialogue, internal and external. Jane's right. I can see Kevin Smith directing. Cool.<br />AJ (anonymous because blogger is acting up tonight)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-34088467681483600352012-01-17T20:44:22.566-06:002012-01-17T20:44:22.566-06:00Thanks much, all!
Definitely like writing about t...Thanks much, all!<br /><br />Definitely like writing about those folks you see puking outside the bar.Chris Rhatiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769089157184374652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-85276387986057751952012-01-17T12:44:30.285-06:002012-01-17T12:44:30.285-06:00That's noir! Some guys never get a break.That's noir! Some guys never get a break.Al Tuchernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-69568548498575660912012-01-17T12:34:20.469-06:002012-01-17T12:34:20.469-06:00Chris, this story felt very authentic, every detai...Chris, this story felt very authentic, every detail and each character rang true for me. Terrific.Mike Minernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-52652431091549669932012-01-17T10:15:31.993-06:002012-01-17T10:15:31.993-06:00Great first line and nice job. I can just see tha...Great first line and nice job. I can just see that sherbet orange suit with the cream pinstripes. If I'd played finders keepers with an army guy I guess I'd either run or go a little nuts in the wardrobe dept.Rob Kitchinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567424969308636082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-38861553005375830092012-01-17T10:13:20.050-06:002012-01-17T10:13:20.050-06:00Fine writing, Chris! Really enjoyed the characters...Fine writing, Chris! Really enjoyed the characters. Having worked at a drug store, I'll say you nailed itThomas Pluckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008022962076648740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-53556552268162072802012-01-17T09:47:47.563-06:002012-01-17T09:47:47.563-06:00I can't put my finger on it, but this is one o...I can't put my finger on it, but this is one of my favourites of yours, Chris. It's so full of wonderful description that it's like being inside it. Fantastic. That collection of yours is sure to make a very large bang when it lands. Thank you.Nigel Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529578665251906089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-18967251101781259932012-01-17T08:38:03.058-06:002012-01-17T08:38:03.058-06:00I really enjoyed this...I too was a clerk in a sto...I really enjoyed this...I too was a clerk in a store like this one, and I ain't never going back...Congrats on your story collection getting published.Phil Beloin Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00506150886950776492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-30175038796918066242012-01-17T08:28:15.788-06:002012-01-17T08:28:15.788-06:00Oh and I liked the John McCain mask. Great detail....Oh and I liked the John McCain mask. Great detail.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483490020980574428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-26781918602354117562012-01-17T08:27:52.184-06:002012-01-17T08:27:52.184-06:00Very nice, good sir. You understand very well the ...Very nice, good sir. You understand very well the inescapable circle of poverty and crime.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483490020980574428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-62467029231204167282012-01-16T17:18:46.843-06:002012-01-16T17:18:46.843-06:00Great job, ChrisGreat job, ChrisSean Patrick Reardonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14051252366031997054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-61512804757108011902012-01-16T16:42:42.608-06:002012-01-16T16:42:42.608-06:00Chris, all your stories are a treat to read. Lots ...Chris, all your stories are a treat to read. Lots of familiar lowlives we swear we just saw up the block, or puking outside the bar.Cindy Rosmushttp://blackpetalsks.tripod.com/yellowmama/index.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-13261712522401996352012-01-16T15:51:19.280-06:002012-01-16T15:51:19.280-06:00Wonderfully paced with a real sense of place.
I w...Wonderfully paced with a real sense of place.<br /><br />I was right there in the moment.Graham Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15561493204302079903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-8880723600676271802012-01-16T15:28:12.444-06:002012-01-16T15:28:12.444-06:00A smashing tale, Chris, and beautifully told. Grea...A smashing tale, Chris, and beautifully told. Great stuff!Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14581854897484618741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-21037698285407794832012-01-16T15:20:31.726-06:002012-01-16T15:20:31.726-06:00Great urban crime.Great urban crime.Paul D Brazillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881642426845398389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-5177965022204254652012-01-16T12:10:25.025-06:002012-01-16T12:10:25.025-06:00Chris from the opening line you're onto a winn...Chris from the opening line you're onto a winner here. Visceral, real gritty and dirty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-83409301588538259112012-01-16T11:57:42.682-06:002012-01-16T11:57:42.682-06:00Is that the smell of cheap cigarettes in the air? ...Is that the smell of cheap cigarettes in the air? Any time I've ever been in a convenience store, a "Tony" is there. Good story.Katherine Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696623795926663895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-18600498004867809792012-01-16T11:53:10.503-06:002012-01-16T11:53:10.503-06:00Like watching a short film! Perfect structure.Like watching a short film! Perfect structure.Jane Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04535332863274748194noreply@blogger.com