Crime (Fiction, that is) Goes Global - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T17:16:50Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/crime-fiction-that-is-goes?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A240908&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe have more small publishers…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-19:537324:Comment:2422912010-07-19T01:01:21.965ZErich R. Sysakhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ErichRSysak
We have more small publishers in SE Asia than large who understand a niche and while they publish smaller print runs the royalties are much better. And you're closer to your readers because the expat communities are small and tend to congregate in certain key areas.
We have more small publishers in SE Asia than large who understand a niche and while they publish smaller print runs the royalties are much better. And you're closer to your readers because the expat communities are small and tend to congregate in certain key areas. Provincetown is almost like a…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-15:537324:Comment:2418372010-07-15T15:06:06.246ZJon Loomishttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JonLoomis
Provincetown is almost like another country, at least in terms of the gender dynamic. And in the winter the weather's positively Scottish--wet, raw and dark. And yet no one's trying to woo me away from Minotaur. Go figure.
Provincetown is almost like another country, at least in terms of the gender dynamic. And in the winter the weather's positively Scottish--wet, raw and dark. And yet no one's trying to woo me away from Minotaur. Go figure. I just wanted to add Giles Bl…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-15:537324:Comment:2418342010-07-15T14:30:47.349ZJohn McFetridgehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnMcF
I just wanted to add Giles Blunt to the list of Canadian crime writers. I've just finished reading the ARC of his new novel, <i>Crime Mahine</i>, which will be published in August and it's excellent. It's the fourth 'John Cardinal' novel, all set in Algonguin Bay in northern Ontario and while it would probaby be a good idea to start the series at the beginning, I think this one may be a breakthrough for Giles. I hope so.
I just wanted to add Giles Blunt to the list of Canadian crime writers. I've just finished reading the ARC of his new novel, <i>Crime Mahine</i>, which will be published in August and it's excellent. It's the fourth 'John Cardinal' novel, all set in Algonguin Bay in northern Ontario and while it would probaby be a good idea to start the series at the beginning, I think this one may be a breakthrough for Giles. I hope so. I'm not surprised that reader…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-08:537324:Comment:2411702010-07-08T23:24:22.046ZPatrick Balesterhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PatrickBalester
I'm not surprised that readers have discovered Sandra Ruttan's first novel, "What Burns Within". I reviewed this book back in 2008 on my blog. If you're interested, here's the original review. I don't think I revealed any crucial spoiler, but it's been so long, I can't really remember, so be forewarned:<br />
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<a href="http://picksbypat.blogspot.com/2008/10/sandra-ruttan-sets-canadian-crime.html" target="_blank">http://picksbypat.blogspot.com/2008/10/sandra-ruttan-sets-canadian-crime.html</a>
I'm not surprised that readers have discovered Sandra Ruttan's first novel, "What Burns Within". I reviewed this book back in 2008 on my blog. If you're interested, here's the original review. I don't think I revealed any crucial spoiler, but it's been so long, I can't really remember, so be forewarned:<br />
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<a href="http://picksbypat.blogspot.com/2008/10/sandra-ruttan-sets-canadian-crime.html" target="_blank">http://picksbypat.blogspot.com/2008/10/sandra-ruttan-sets-canadian-crime.html</a> I hope so, too. This is reall…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-08:537324:Comment:2411592010-07-08T21:17:18.955ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
I hope so, too. This is really neat!
I hope so, too. This is really neat! Sandra Ruttan pens a gritty s…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-08:537324:Comment:2411362010-07-08T17:59:31.570ZCaroline Trippehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/CarolineTrippe
<b>Sandra Ruttan pens a gritty series that is not for the feint of heart based in Vancouver.</b><br />
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Canadians, don't despair! Americans are reading your mysteries.<br />
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This morning I had to take my car in for some work, and was sitting in the very comfortable customer waiting lounge, reading a paperback mystery that I'd started the other day, when a very nice lady sat down next to me. She glanced at the cover of my book and said, "I have that book at home!"<br />
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The book? Sandra Ruttan's <i>What Burns…</i>
<b>Sandra Ruttan pens a gritty series that is not for the feint of heart based in Vancouver.</b><br />
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Canadians, don't despair! Americans are reading your mysteries.<br />
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This morning I had to take my car in for some work, and was sitting in the very comfortable customer waiting lounge, reading a paperback mystery that I'd started the other day, when a very nice lady sat down next to me. She glanced at the cover of my book and said, "I have that book at home!"<br />
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The book? Sandra Ruttan's <i>What Burns Within.</i><br />
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Joy (that was the lady's name) hasn't started it yet, but I gave it a thumbs up because I know, even though I've only read a couple of chapters that it's my kind of mystery--- immediately gripping---and that I'd discovered the author on CrimeSpace. Joy reads a lot of mysteries herself, and belongs to several book clubs. For about 1/2 hour, while we waited on our cars, we had a pleasant conversation about mysteries ---and other things.<br />
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But just think---two women meet in an auto lounge in Durham, NC, and they've both got a copy of Sandra Ruttan's "What Burns Within." I'll bet there are more out there like us. So Canadians---don't give up hope! We ARE reading your books. :)<br />
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Does it matter to me if this one is set in Vancouver? I don't know yet how much difference this setting will make to the story, but I am sure I would read it no matter where it was set, because I like this author's style.<br />
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Sandra--hope you are following this thread! :) Dear God. How can anyone trus…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-07:537324:Comment:2409632010-07-07T21:12:43.936ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Dear God. How can anyone trust her or the legal system? No, actually I don't remember the case. Our papers are full of our own serial killers. That sort of thing seems to proliferate. It's a power trip, I assume. Why is it that so many seem to need the power trip?
Dear God. How can anyone trust her or the legal system? No, actually I don't remember the case. Our papers are full of our own serial killers. That sort of thing seems to proliferate. It's a power trip, I assume. Why is it that so many seem to need the power trip? You have heard the story, gua…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-07:537324:Comment:2409522010-07-07T19:15:17.911ZVicki Delanyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/VickiDelany
You have heard the story, guaranteed. Karla Holmolka and Paul Bernardo. The thing is the police at first didn't have a watertight case against Bernardo. So they made a deal with Holmolka, who they considered just to be an accessory anyway, that she would only get 12 years for a lesser charge if she helped them convict Bernardo. Which is what happened. Later video tapes were found showing Bernardo with the dead women, so Holmolka's testimony was not really required, but it was to late to undo…
You have heard the story, guaranteed. Karla Holmolka and Paul Bernardo. The thing is the police at first didn't have a watertight case against Bernardo. So they made a deal with Holmolka, who they considered just to be an accessory anyway, that she would only get 12 years for a lesser charge if she helped them convict Bernardo. Which is what happened. Later video tapes were found showing Bernardo with the dead women, so Holmolka's testimony was not really required, but it was to late to undo the deal. Bernardo will never see the light of day again, but she was never convicted of murder so she is out. How can you make a blanket st…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-07:537324:Comment:2409502010-07-07T18:25:04.310ZCaroline Trippehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/CarolineTrippe
<b>How can you make a blanket statement like you don't like women sleuths?</b><br />
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See...I knew I shouldn't have said that. :) It's already coming back to haunt me. But I did make exceptions! I did! Several. Maybe I shoulda said I prefer male private eyes---that's a bit different---although "in the beginning" there was P.D. James' "An Unsuitable Job for a Woman," which was excellent as i recall---and kind of a breakthrough for lady PIs.<br />
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I know there are now lots of police WOMEN, and that's a more…
<b>How can you make a blanket statement like you don't like women sleuths?</b><br />
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See...I knew I shouldn't have said that. :) It's already coming back to haunt me. But I did make exceptions! I did! Several. Maybe I shoulda said I prefer male private eyes---that's a bit different---although "in the beginning" there was P.D. James' "An Unsuitable Job for a Woman," which was excellent as i recall---and kind of a breakthrough for lady PIs.<br />
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I know there are now lots of police WOMEN, and that's a more convincing role. Like your young Constable. Sure, I would certainly give her a try. I'm pretty open minded. My preference for the male detective hasn't actually stopped me reading books with women protagonists----I just don't always find them entirely convincing. It's harder to make them truly believable, like when they have to act real tough just to prove they got the cajones to do a man's job.<br />
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OK---she wasn't exactly a sleuth OR a cop, but I really liked early Kay Scarpetta, before she become some kind of superwoman and was just a regular medical examiner.<br />
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I kind of like a "cerebral" cop, anyway. Do cops, male or female for that matter, really go around breaking and entering and climbing up on rooftops and into deserted buildings to collect evidence? Off duty? Or On Duty but without their partners in tow? I just now finished a book in which the female lead (a policewoman) did just that---OK, so she's young and athletic. But the risks she took! Sure, it makes for a "good " story if you like that kind of action---<br />
but (since we are on the theme of "ridiculous plots" it just defies common sense. Well, that's my take anyhow/ And this is a series I actually like, by a really gifted mystery writer. (A man, as a matter of fact). But it's always the WOMAN who gets into these life-threatening scrapes. And she never learns to be more careful next time!<br />
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Well, except for his age---he must be getting on for 90---Rendell's Inspector Wexford is my "ideal" fictional detective, because he really does solve mysteries with his own intuition and keen observation and memory. His private life is pretty ordinary, but he's literate and compassionate. Strange story. Hadn't heard i…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-07:537324:Comment:2409432010-07-07T17:57:07.393ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Strange story. Hadn't heard it. A serial killer actually is set free and now wants a pardon? Leaving aside the death penalty, wouldn't you think a serial killer should be put away permanently? What are they thinking of? Oh, and living under a new name really opens up new opportunities, doesn't it? How are people supposed to protect themselves against this person?
Strange story. Hadn't heard it. A serial killer actually is set free and now wants a pardon? Leaving aside the death penalty, wouldn't you think a serial killer should be put away permanently? What are they thinking of? Oh, and living under a new name really opens up new opportunities, doesn't it? How are people supposed to protect themselves against this person?