Rogue Blackwood
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Jason Arnopp:
Just finished The Last Days of Jack Sparks and am excited to read Ghoster next! I was curious, do you use Save the Cat Beats to outline or edit your novels/scripts? Thanks!
Jason Arnopp
Hi there Rogue! Thanks for asking this question - and for reading Sparks! I don't use any specifically-branded structure, but then again they're all based on much the same 'beginning, middle and end' principles. :) So while planning a story, I'm very much aware of the classic three-act structure, and pay special attention to the midpoint. As you may remember, Sparks is literally in two parts, and so is Ghoster, actually. So I end up with a four-act structure, with what amounts to a two-part second act, if that makes sense! Hope you have a good time with Ghoster, if you do check that one out. I consciously used more of a mystery thriller format for that one...
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Nitzan
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Jason Arnopp:
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Thanks for the response! I'd love to read your short stories, but I'm a print-only reader... Any plans to release them in print? Maybe a collection of shorts?
Another couple of questions (messaged them to you on facebook, but you may have missed them):
Where/when did Tony end up after being sent "way back in history" by Maria?
What did the old lady in LA who told Jack & Bex "I'd buy a gun first if I were you" mean?
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Another couple of questions (messaged them to you on facebook, but you may have missed them):
Where/when did Tony end up after being sent "way back in history" by Maria?
What did the old lady in LA who told Jack & Bex "I'd buy a gun first if I were you" mean? (hide spoiler)]
Nitzan
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Jason Arnopp:
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Just finished The Last Days of Jack Sparks. It was incredible! One of the best books I read this year. I picked it up randomly at the bookstore, having heard nothing about it beforehand, due mostly to the eye-catching cover, so kudos to the graphic designer!
When can we expect your next novel? Can you give any hints at what it's about?
Any chance of a sequel to Jack Sparks? I refuse to accept his fate! Too cruel! :)
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When can we expect your next novel? Can you give any hints at what it's about?
Any chance of a sequel to Jack Sparks? I refuse to accept his fate! Too cruel! :) (hide spoiler)]
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