tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post6571808448041959054..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: Future Looks Grim for Professional CriminalsL.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-70991435640131233572012-05-31T10:54:04.598-07:002012-05-31T10:54:04.598-07:00It's important that we as authors keep current...It's important that we as authors keep current on the latest in technology--not an easy task these days, as things are changing at breakneck speed. But it is part of our job, as much as improving our writing skills and keeping industry knowledge up-to-date. All part of honing the craft, I suppose.ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-71119987579781546952012-05-31T08:14:16.458-07:002012-05-31T08:14:16.458-07:00Knowing the trends can really be helpful if you...Knowing the trends can really be helpful if you're trying to write a story that will be considered contemporary.<br /><br />I recently read a very engaging book that was written before the HIPAA laws (medical personnel gave information to just about anyone) and before cell phones (people kept needing to find a phone). The story was strong, but I had to keep coming back to it when these details tossed me out.<br /><br />Excellent post, C.J.!Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-25684066811329520072012-05-31T08:05:28.410-07:002012-05-31T08:05:28.410-07:00Thanks LJ. It is a book worth studying!Thanks LJ. It is a book worth studying!CJ Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520787721959143183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-4381859715116440932012-05-31T07:51:43.174-07:002012-05-31T07:51:43.174-07:00What a thoughtful post! Keeping up with technolog...What a thoughtful post! Keeping up with technology is critical in writing cutting edge crime fiction, and it goes ways, benefiting the good guys as well as the bad guys. I'm going now to check out Flash Foresight.L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.com