Do You Like Mystery Stories?
By Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15962)
United States
September 17, 2016 11:03pm CST
Do you READ mystery stories or watch them on TV? One of my favorite TV shows, which now are just reruns is “Murder She Wrote” with Angela Lansbury. She is a fantastic actress.
I was just thinking about how old she might be. I guess I could google her. I will. But, I remember when I saw her in a movie when I lived in Okinawa, Japan. The name of the movie was “The Manchurian Candidate.” That was way back in 1962 or 1963. Maybe 55 years ago.
But, I saw her recently on a TV program. She’s definitely still around.
Anyway, I would like to WRITE a mystery novel, but how in the world could I come up with a PLOT that has never been used before? I don’t think that would be very easy. I do have one in mind, however, which would be based on a TRUE story. Something that happened in a small town where I used to live. That might work for me. I’ll have to think about it.
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@dodo19 (47082)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
3 Feb 17
@IreneVincent Yeah I know how you feel. The one I'm writing probably isn't new, but all the same. I don't know what I'll write when I'm done with this one.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
4 Feb 17
@dodo19 A writer would have to make sure that the plot of the story was, if not new, at least , different characters would have to be involved. An unusual setting maybe or a different era, maybe. I've really thought about it and have some things in mind but not sure how to begin.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Feb 17
I always wanted to write a mystery story also, but coming up with a NEW plot that no one has used before isn't easy.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Feb 17
Yes, she did a wonderful job in "Beauty and the Beast" I recognized her voice immediately.
@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Feb 17
I actually watched an episode of "Murder She Wrote" tonight.
@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Feb 17
Yes, I still enjoy watching her shows on Hallmark Channel. "Murder She Wrote" is always an interesting story.
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
18 Sep 16
I love mystery stories especially the old school writers...christie, sayers, allingham, marsh.....I could go on and on
I also loved the murder she wrote shows
Looking forward to your detective story.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Feb 17
I would certainly LIKE to write a mystery story, and I have a good plot, I think, based on a TRUE story, so I might just do it.
@ms1864 (6886)
• Bangalore, India
18 Sep 16
I love mystery...it really oils my brain cells...i even play these games that we get nowadays on our phones? the ones where there is this whole story and you have to figure things out to escape? I always go to them when i need to make myself think a little more..intellectually.
Hope your novel pans out. 
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Feb 17
I didn't know there were mystery games on phones, but I'm technologically challenged most of the time and have to get my grandson to show me how things work.
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