tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56856003129726578722024-03-13T12:57:34.639-07:00Phillip Tomasso: Suspense NovelistThe publishing world has been turned upside down. Mid-list authors like myself, need an edge. I am going to blog about everything, and anything. I want people to want to read what I have to say, to follow this blog, to follow me on Twitter, and to read my novels. Is that asking much? Nah. I didn't think so. Repost, send questions. Whatever. Just keep stopping back!Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-29982534685776868062013-04-02T23:09:00.001-07:002013-04-02T23:19:15.839-07:00My Top 10
I recently talked music with a friend. I mentioned a few artists I enjoyed, ones they had never heard of. Giving a song title, I referred my friend to YouTube so they could listen to one of my all-time most favorite songs.
Which they did.
Which they ended up becoming emotional over.
Which made me feel like, wow – maybe by sharing my taste in music with someone, I’d turned them on to an Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-26391495910798834482013-03-25T08:05:00.001-07:002013-03-25T08:06:29.109-07:00New Blog LocationI am using my website's blog from now on.
Please visit that site to stay current with my Rambles.
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Phillip TomassoPhillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-56866711531910085602013-02-07T01:36:00.001-08:002013-02-10T11:45:13.612-08:00As Luck Would Have ItI once heard, or read, or found out, or someone told me —but am far too tired to research— that when a type or genre of book is popular, it’s already too late to attempt jumping onto that proverbial bestselling bandwagon. Examples that come to mind, at this moment anyway, are books like Harry Potter, Twilight, The Hunger Games and TV shows like The Walking Dead. Because, right now, utopia / Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-18573028148849263712013-01-13T23:39:00.001-08:002013-01-14T01:36:32.128-08:00What's In A Name?When I wrote my first book, MIND PLAY, I started more trouble than expected. I used the first names of family and friends for each of my characters. That wasn’t the bad part. That wasn’t where the problem started.
The problem, you see, came when I informed people of what I’d done.
Unless you are James Patterson (who has ten million books released every year – that he does not write), you Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-12011757940949504512012-11-27T22:23:00.001-08:002012-11-28T00:35:39.874-08:00First Dates & Red Robin (Yummm)Aside from being an (ah-hem) award winning novelist, I am unfortunate I do not make enough money to write as a career author. Holding down a “day” job is essential. Only difference is, my day job is a night job. Graveyard shift. We call it First Platoon. I am a Fire/EMS Dispatcher for 9-1-1. Thankfully, when there are no fires, work is not too busy. When it is not too busy, six of us (Fire Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-85018962545213076802012-11-18T23:56:00.001-08:002012-11-18T23:57:36.090-08:00Writing Is Like Being A ClownI remember when I spent the better part of a summer in the backyard learning to juggle. I started with oranges. Two of them. I practiced one-handed juggling. I held both pieces of fruit in one palm. Tossed one up, then the other, caught the first, sent it back up, caught the second, sent it back up, and so on, and so one and so on.
See what I’m saying?
Of course, reading what I did, and doing Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-3074439511801923802012-11-14T00:32:00.001-08:002012-11-15T23:10:16.234-08:00Writing Is Like Going To The GymWith January fast approaching, I am hearing more and more people talk about New Year Resolutions. If most people are like me, resolutions are declared, started and then quickly forgotten—or better still—purposely ignored. One resolution I make, year after year—I mean, every year I make it. I see gym and fitness ads running on TV throughout December. So, I know I am not alone. My goal is always toPhillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-52890789675286956872012-11-13T23:12:00.001-08:002012-11-15T23:11:05.979-08:00The Next Big Thing MemeAuthors are blogging answers to a few quick questions, then tagging other writers they think readers should know about. The whole idea is to create a network through social media, drawing new readers through blog relationships, etc.
I was tagged by the talented horror writer, Kevin Lucia. His vault of published short stories and novellas is impressive. He gives a creative voice to the still, Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-61227917258906429542012-11-09T01:16:00.001-08:002012-11-09T01:17:52.648-08:00Table For OneGot an amazing email the other day. A publisher offering a contract for a YA novel I’d written. I forget how long ago I’d sent the query. Maybe close to eighteen months ago? About 6 months back they wrote me asking for a complete copy of the manuscript. I sent it. Nothing to lose.
Nothing to lose, because now – with this contract, I’ve officially sold the work three times. First time was in 2005Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-73548535698535805712012-11-07T04:17:00.001-08:002012-11-09T20:11:33.099-08:00Writing Is Like Having A BabyWriting a novel is about telling a story; about creating characters and making them real, three-dimensional. The process, I assume, is a lot like pregnancy. You spend months and months getting ready for the manuscript to be completed. You worry about it while you are writing. You try to feed your imagination with with relevant and inspiring thoughts during the process.
You can't help be prepare Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-29059589948372473862012-10-16T02:34:00.001-07:002012-10-16T02:34:29.544-07:00The Walking Dead: SEED
While the idea was to blog live during the show, technical difficulties prevented this from happening. However, I am confident that my computer issues did not hinder YOUR watching the show. Regardless, enjoy the blog re-cap of Season 3 Episode 1: Seed.
The show opens in early spring. We’ve missed the winter months (during our summer). Rick’s group has left the farm, and gathered herds of Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-26958469695038410892012-10-11T00:31:00.000-07:002012-11-09T20:12:09.388-08:00October 14, 2012 : THE GROUP IS BROKEN
The date? Just days away. It is a significant date. Why? The Walking Dead’s Season 3 premieres. If you are a zombie fanatic—no, no—a Walking Dead Fanatic, then you have been counting down the days from last season’s season finale.
Starting October 14, 2012, I will be blogging live during the show, and every Sunday evening. The blog will consist of personal commentary, descriptions and my Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-65300856545999091292012-09-08T03:09:00.001-07:002012-09-08T03:09:14.912-07:00Think Outside the Box: Death to the IntrovertWriting is solitary. You do it alone. You generate characters, worlds,
and stories from your imagination. It’s creative. You are considered an artist.
It’s a pretty good feeling. I love it, the writing process. I treat it like
brushing my teeth. Stick to a routine. You get yourself into a habit of
writing, and it becomes second nature. Mornings work well for me. Make my
coffee. Turn on my laptop.Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-90569086271495212912012-08-21T07:06:00.001-07:002012-08-21T07:07:51.579-07:00To Be ThankfulWhile this blog has been used to rant, to promote, and to otherwise ramble, today I would like to write about being thankful.
I've been up since 3:00 AM. Unable to sleep, I watched TV. I played on the computer. I bought a new coffee pot. I wrote. I worked at submitting a short story to a number of magazines. And I contemplated ...
You will oftentimes hear people say, "Life is funny."
They Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-79470690914614774392012-08-14T15:15:00.001-07:002012-08-14T15:17:34.166-07:00White Noise NightmaresWorking the graveyard shift as a Fire/EMS Dispatcher at 9-1-1, sleep sometimes eludes me. As tired as I might be while at work, once I leave—walk out the doors to the parking lot—I am immediately hit with a second wind. At first I used to blame the job. High stress. All wound up from work. The tons of coffee and Mountain Dew consumed to keep from falling asleep on the job.
It could be a Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-81196952238323402722012-08-13T18:55:00.002-07:002012-08-15T04:30:36.568-07:00Evelyn Cullet Interviews Phillip TomassoHello Phillip. It was nice of you to grant me this interview for your novel’s upcoming August release date.
1. Pulse of Evil is an interesting title. How did you come up with it?
It’s a vampire novel. Unique—if I do say so myself. In the story, the Pope has a team of priests and nuns that sole responsibility is to hunt down and kill vampires. So it is important for the Vatican to keep a … pulse Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-9364959011531417902012-08-09T06:29:00.001-07:002012-08-10T05:13:59.981-07:00Been There (Still Haven't) Done ThatBack in 2001, an independent film company optioned the movie rights to my novel TENTH HOUSE. The back cover blurb reads:
"Private Investigator, Nicholas Tartaglia, is hired to stop a satanic cult before they sacrifice another victim. Amidst a mysterious web of deception and conspiracy, Tartaglia's investigations has him chasing a shadowy, elusive figure -- the cult's high priest. The search for Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-15362135140627917822012-08-08T03:31:00.000-07:002012-08-08T03:34:28.562-07:00The Fourth DWriting is a solitary experience. It is like most anything else. It's about what I call the 3-D's: Discipline, Dedication and Drive. You have to want it, yes. But you actually have to work at it. A writing routine is important. Getting into a routine is key. I sometimes suffer there. I have the time. There is a fourth D. It' can be a killer to a writer. A downer. (No, Downer is not the Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-70204372979119740442012-07-11T09:38:00.001-07:002012-07-11T10:56:29.474-07:00PULSE OF EVIL (Teaser)
Pulse of Evil (PROLOGUE)
“Bless me Father, for I have sinned.” The dark confines of the confessional room felt like a coffin.
“And how long has it been since your last confession?” the priest asked, his features and voice obscured behind a mesh screen.
“Years? I don’t know. Since high school,” I said.
Silence. My hands wrestled with each other in my lap. I shivered, suddenly cold. Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-67643383611030134572012-03-12T19:18:00.000-07:002012-03-12T19:18:37.851-07:00Walking Dead Follow Up: How Did Shane/Randy Become Walkers: 03-12-12Looks like I was not alone. Last night's episode (Better Angels) of The Walking Dead raised many questions.
I blogged live during the show. You can read that here.
Things got crazy at the end of the show. When it ended I couldn't help getting worried. No I was not worried about all the killing. Or the fact that Carl is starting to creep me out. He's like some creature-kid from a Stephen King Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-14959528046785034032012-03-11T17:40:00.028-07:002012-03-12T18:39:34.086-07:00Live Blog: The Walking Dead: Better Angels 3-11-12Tonight's episode of The Walking Dead, is entitled: Better Angels. Time Warner's show summary states: "Someone dangerous may be loose near the farm; Rick, Shane, Daryl and Glenn keep the group safe ..."
Tune in tonight as I blog live during the show ... post questions, tweet questions, email questions ...
Quick re-cap from last week. Rick's group saved a young man. That young man was part of a Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-57399713307010824422012-03-11T06:17:00.001-07:002012-03-11T20:20:46.589-07:00The Hunger Games TrilogyI will admit, despite her being a best selling author, I have never heard of Suzanne Collins. My 19 year old son, who rarely, if ever, read anything started reading The Hunger Games as a download on his smart phone. In weeks he had read three novels. All by Collins, all part of this Hunger Games trilogy. He kept telling me, "Dad, you have got to read them."
I am not opposed to reading Young Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-22632718433647804022012-02-12T07:32:00.001-08:002012-03-11T20:43:01.880-07:00Live Blog: The Walking Dead: 02-12-2012Stop back here tonight. I will be blogging live during the premiere of tonight's Walking Dead. Please post comments, questions, and repost as much as you want. Otherwise, see you back here soon!
I will start this off with: Who is your favorite character, and why?
And, were you shocked with who came out of the barn, and what happened right after? Or did you see it coming?
You can also read my Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-71015549878302332712012-01-22T05:34:00.000-08:002012-03-11T21:08:06.973-07:00BLUE--All Things BlueNo idea when, or how it started. Goes back to the beginning, best I can recall. My beginning. Not the over all beginning. I couldn't know that, but suspect--however--that it just might be so. That it might date back, all the way back to the beginning. Of time, that is.
See, I don't eat or drink anything that is blue.It sounds silly, crazy, ludicrous, whatever. It is what it is. If Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685600312972657872.post-45429204075404454372012-01-21T06:16:00.000-08:002012-03-11T21:08:31.387-07:00On Writing . . . I SupposeI don't know. Been having a rough time with writing. Not the actual writing part. But watching everything change in the publishing world. Not easy. Never has been. But, I guess like Kodak, I am still not comfortable with the digital world. I prefer paperbacks and hardcover novels as opposed to electronic Kindles, and Nooks.
A good friend let me borrow her Nook so I could read The Girl With The Phillip Tomasso: Suspense Novelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227686390619809961noreply@blogger.com0