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Susan replied to QualityBookReviews's discussion What are you currently reading?"I like Olen Steinhauer too. Ian Rankin? Not sure. Have you read his Blood Hunt? In the first chapter, there is a riveting scene of a hunted man who eludes his pursuers. Very tense. Very well done. But then, five pages later, you find out…"
Susan replied to Susan's discussion Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Swedish vs US version?"Yeah, the acid throwing thing drove me wild. That's why I decided to have Frank lighten up with the dimwit criminals post.
I like brutal killers okay, in films and books. Real life? Not so much.
On some thread or other I said I totally loved…"
Cammy May Hunnicutt replied to Susan's discussion Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Swedish vs US version?"God that whole Islam acid-throwing, woman killing thing drives me wild. I just come unglued over that shit. Let me at 'em. I'd LOVE to get hold of one of those fuckers.
I liked the post. I have a similar list in…"
Susan replied to Susan's discussion Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Swedish vs US version?"No glow in the dark fireflies? Well, that settles it. I know Mafia guys that glow in the dark ...
Thanks for the suggestion though ... And check out my Dimwit Criminal post ... ya might like it ...
Dimwit Criminals
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Susan posted a blog postDimwit Criminals
Okay, folks, my last Renzi Rant was pretty ugly, and I don't want you to think I don't have a sense of humor, so for this one I decided to lighten up. This may come as a big shock, but a lot of criminals do really stupid things. You've heard of stupid pet tricks? Criminals are worse. Hey, if they were smart they'd be making big bucks on Wall Street. For a couple of samples, read on. Take my baby, please Tanya wanted a gun. Why? Who knows, but I'm guessing it wasn't to shoot varmints in her…See More
Cammy May Hunnicutt replied to Susan's discussion Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Swedish vs US version?"I hate vampire stuff, too, Susan. But this one isn't like that. For one thing, nobody flies or glows in the dark. "
"Nice analysis. Thanks. I've liked both Edwardson and Steinhauer. Will try Vichi."
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AS CRIME WRITERS, ARE WE ENTERTAINING OUR READERS OR EDUCATING FUTURE KILLERS? 12 Replies
With all the information available today via the Internet, TV shows, textbooks, etc., concerning all aspects of forensics, it assists those of us who write crime to make our fiction stories ring…Continue
Started by J. F. Juzwik in Writer's Den. Last reply by Keith Dixon on Friday.
Problems with Amazon's KDP 2 Replies
I'm in the process of uploading my e-books under my own name. Up until now they've been handled by my agency. I have properly dissolved that agreement, and the agency has taken down the…Continue
Started by I. J. Parker in Writer's Den. Last reply by I. J. Parker on Tuesday.
A Crime Epic 7 Replies
Hello there! My name is Gonzalo and this will be my first post so I'll just get right into it! I have a question that I've been wondering for quite some time and its if a crime story--as the story…Continue
Started by Gonzalo Calderon III in Writer's Den. Last reply by I. J. Parker on Tuesday.
The Perfect Family? 8 Replies
Karen and Richard Sharpe lived in an upscale area of Gloucester, a seaside town in Massachusetts. To the neighbors, they seemed like the perfect couple. They had been married for 27 years and had…Continue
Tags: Karen, suicide, in, prison, Sharpe
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More Creativity? It's a Two-Brainer 8 Replies
How can writers become more creative? According a book just out (Thought Revolution by William A. Donius) they can do it by tapping into the non-dominant half of their brain. For the 90 percent of…Continue
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Wanted: Your Marketing Input 14 Replies
I'm in the hardest and slowest part—the back and forth as the editor proposes and I dispose. But the process is near its end, and my fourth mystery, The Claret Murders, will finally be available to…Continue
Tags: Up, Pump, Your, Book, Publicity
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Nook + Microsoft 8 Replies
Just curious about the reaction from you fellow CrimeSpace readers about the news that Microsoft and Nook will be linking up to make tablets.Continue
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Don't Make This Mistake. 4 Replies
Two years ago, when I lost my third publisher and my agent told me she couldn't place my books again, I asked her if they would manage my electronic rights, both for the books in print and for 4 that…Continue
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Where do you stand? 14 Replies
Barry Eisler wrote a piece for the London Guardian a couple of days ago…Continue
Tags: Amazon, publishing, self
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6 Word Stories. 18 Replies
Supposedly, the shortest story ever written came from Hemingway. Here it isFor sale, baby shoes, never worn.I thought it might be fun if we tried to do the same.Here is my attempt: Married,…Continue
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Dimwit Criminals
Okay, folks, my last Renzi Rant was pretty ugly, and I don't want you to think I don't have a sense of humor, so for this one I decided to lighten up. This may come as a big shock, but a lot of criminals do really stupid things. You've heard of stupid pet tricks? Criminals are worse. Hey, if they were smart they'd be making big bucks on Wall Street. For a couple of samples, read on.
Take my baby, please
Tanya wanted a gun. Why? Who knows, but I'm guessing it…
ContinuePosted by Susan on May 21, 2012 at 9:21am
Christopher Allan Poe, reviews, giveaways, writing contest & more in new KRL issue
A new issue of Kings River Life is up! As we continue to celebrate Edgar Allan Poe & the release of "The Raven" we have a review of Christopher Allan Poe's (who is related to Edgar) book "The Portal", a video interview with him from Left Coast Crime & a chance to win a copy of the book…
ContinuePosted by Lorie Ham on May 20, 2012 at 3:44am
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I've updated my website, The Pain and The Joy on Distractions in writing. The point of the blog is to show and and not tell the issues we writers face. If you enjoy please leave a comment.
Posted by Brian Hoffman on May 19, 2012 at 10:03am
"The Columbus Affair" By Steve Berry
Steve Berry is the American author and former attorney who is well-known for his popular historical thrillers
The Amber Room
Posted by Ehsan Ehsani on May 19, 2012 at 1:30am — 1 Comment
Photographs from Pauline Rowson's radio interview on Angel Radio, talking about her Solent based crime novels
Radio interview went well yesterday when I was talking live on Angel Radio to David Nove.
I was interviewed…
Posted by Pauline Rowson on May 18, 2012 at 10:40pm
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