Scarlett Dean

, Female

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Northwest Indiana
About Me:
I'm the author of 4 published horror/mystery novels. Growing up I fell in love with reading very early and tended to read horror and mystery the most. I am also a big fan of films in the same genres.
My first novel, UNFINISHED BUSINESS, was published in 2003 and it's paranormal.
Second book is a dark romantic fantasy entitled, DESTINY'S CALL.
Next, is a horror novel called THE ACADEMY. It is currently being adapted into a screenplay. Keep your fingers crossed!
And my fourth entitled, INVISIBLE SHIELD is about a female homicide detective who has to solve her own murder. It was released April 30,2007 and so far reviews and response has been great.
Each of my books has a mystery in it, because I just can't get away from it!
I Am A:
Writer
Website:
http://www.scarlettdean.com
Books And Authors I Like:
My all time favorite book, aside from my own would be Catcher In The Rye. I was the dork in the high school English class who loved to be there and couldn't wait to start reading every assigned story.
I fell in love with the main character in Catcher, and have never stopped.
Favorite authors would include:
Stephen King
Kelley Armstrong
James Patterson
David Morrell
J.A. Konrath
Robert W. Walker
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
Movies, wow that's a tough one. Too many to list that's for sure.
Anything Hitchcock.
Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte
And for TV, I'd have to say I grew up on a steady diet of Charlie Chan and Sherlock Holmes. I still pull them out and watch them at times.

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  • Dave Zeltserman

    Hi Scarlett, Bad Thoughts is my second book, and first one with Five Star. My third book is coming out next year through the UK publisher, Serpent's Tail, which I'm excited about. I agree with you, Five Star's been great--the people there are terrific.

    Jun 18, 2007

  • Joan Conwell

    Thanks for the invite, Scarlett--love your name!!!

    Jun 24, 2007

  • Lynda Fitzgerald

    Hi Scarlett, from another Five Star/Thomson Gale author. Like you, I love the mysteries in novels. Even more, I love to write them!

    Jun 24, 2007

  • Adam Haynes

    Hey! Nice to meet you hear. Let me know if you want any down and dirty screenplay support!

    Jun 24, 2007

  • Bill Kirton

    Thanks for the invitation Scarlett. Good luck with the screenplay.

    Jun 24, 2007

  • Tess G

    Thanks for the invite!

    Jun 24, 2007

  • Tom Cain

    Thanks for the invite and good luck with the books and screenplay, but one thing I've got to know ... "condemned" FOR what, and TO what?!

    Jun 24, 2007

  • Tom Cain

    Well, I hope your son's metal band doesn't rehearse round at your place ... unless you've got a very big, soundproofed place, that is ... because Condemned sounds like a LOUD kinda band, and probably a tad thrash-y too, I'd guess.

    On the other hand, I'm proud to be your dog ... !

    Jun 25, 2007

  • Steven Dunne

    Hi Scarlett
    Interesting CV. You're past the tricky 2nd novel phase then. I've poured so much into REAPER, my first one, that I'm a little stumped for ideas for the next one. Good luck with the film.

    Jun 25, 2007

  • Penny Rudolph

    Hi Scarlett, nice to meet you. Congrats on breaking into the 'published at book length' group, but you've probably already found it's a bit less fun than it should be. Where in NW Indiana do you live. As a kid I lived for a time on a farm near Demotte, IN. I find that even now, no one knows where Demotte is-- not far from Rennsalear--not sure I'm spelling that right. Anyway, best of luck.

    Jun 26, 2007

  • Chris Redding

    I'll have to look for your book.
    Thanks for the invirte

    Jun 26, 2007

  • Tom Cain

    Does anyone else here know you're a bad mutha?!

    Jun 26, 2007

  • TJ Perkins

    Glad things are going well for you.

    Jun 26, 2007

  • Jeff Markowitz

    Thanks for the invite.
    Jeff

    Jul 8, 2007

  • HappyRuby

    I can vouch for Invisible Shield. It is a good book written from a new angle.

    HappyRuby

    Jul 8, 2007

  • Evil Kev

    Thanks for the invite.

    I took at a look at the except of "Invisible Shield". Looks good, I like the style of the narration, it has a cynical edge to it.

    Jul 8, 2007

  • Sarah Baker

    Thanks for the invite! I know what you mean about having trouble staying away from mystery...

    Sarah

    Jul 8, 2007

  • Dennis Venter

    Hi Scarlett, thanks for the befriending. Congrats on the favourable reviews of Invisible Shield.

    Jul 8, 2007

  • Charles Kelly

    Hi, Scarlett. Don't know if my first comment made it onto your page. Thanks for the invite. Your main character sounds fascinating.

    Jul 8, 2007

  • Billie A Williams

    Scarlett thanks for the invite. I've often thought if I could change my name it would be to Scarlett (that says so much more than Billie LOL) or maybe Cricket - which just happens to be pseudonym I did pick up for some of my romantic suspense books.
    I love books with a tad of paranormal - and I have a tendency to put that in mine too. Good to hear about you and your books. Looking forward to learnng more.
    Billie/Cricket
    www.billiewilliams.com

    Jul 8, 2007

  • Burl Barer

    Hi Scarlet! While I'm not with Five Star, they are wonderful folks and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They published my nephew, Lee Goldberg's, MAN WITH THE IRON ON BADGE, and maybe they will publish MONKEY TRAP, the sequel to my book HEADLOCK if make it more readable and less ADD. Thanks for the friend request, and good luck with your literary endeavors!

    Jul 8, 2007

  • Brenda Chapman

    Hi Scarlett, Great website! Thanks for inviting me to be a friend - your fourth book has a fascinating premise. I'm also a big Hitchcock fan - my husband and I used to scour the video stores to find ones we hadn't seen.
    Brenda

    Jul 8, 2007

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper

    Hi Scarlett, nice to meet another Dark Shadows fan and spinner of webs. Thanks for the invite. Sheri

    Jul 8, 2007

  • HappyRuby

    Here is where I posted the review.

    http://www.booksnbytes.com/authors/dean_scarlett.html

    Jul 8, 2007

  • HappyRuby

    Same review - different site.

    http://www.bestsellersworld.com/reviews/dean-invisible_shield.htm

    HappyRuby

    Jul 8, 2007

  • Joan Merrill

    Hi,
    I’m looking forward to sharing writing experiences with you.
    I have “finished” a mystery novel, still needing some fact checking and editing. My plan is to hire an editor and then put it on a print and demand website such as lulu.com.
    Reason: I don’t want the hassle of trying to sell and promote it. Yet don’t want it to land in a drawer, as some kind of hobby product.
    Any thoughts? Any suggestions for an editor? Your opinions are welcomed.
    (My icon has no meaning; it was the only graphic I had stored in my computer.)
    Thanks,
    Joan

    Jul 8, 2007

  • David Magayna

    Hi Scarlett. Thanks for the invite. I remember Dark Shadows; watched it right after school. What a different concept from soaps.
    Dave

    Jul 8, 2007

  • Declan Burke

    Hi Scarlett - Thanks for the invite, I really appreciate the welcome ... as soon as I find my feet on Crime Space, I'll drop back again to say hi ... Cheers, Dec

    Jul 9, 2007

  • Ken Isaacson

    Hi Scarlett:

    Thanks for finding me here on Crimespace. I've only just arrived, so am feeling my way around...

    Best,
    Ken Delete Comment

    Jul 10, 2007

  • david boggis

    Many thanks for the invitation, Scarlett. I'm writing to you from Brittany, western France, where my wife and I have lived for six years, and with the rocks and the surf and a history that goes back to before the Roman Empire, this is an area that cries out to be used as a background for Gothic and mystery!

    Jul 10, 2007

  • CT

    Thank you so much for your invitation Scarlett.

    Jul 11, 2007

  • david boggis

    We'd be delighted to host you and your partner. I get very busy at times - mostly magazine writing and editing, but also trying to get another thriller published - but I promise, you'd love this coast. Best, David

    Jul 11, 2007

  • Michael C. Jacobs

    Hi, thanks for the add. Ping me if your promotional tour leads you to Seattle, I'll rally the troops.

    Jul 12, 2007

  • Lee Lofland

    Thanks for the invitation., Scarlett.

    Jul 12, 2007

  • Donna Moore

    Hi Scarlett - thanks for the invite. I'm a Hitchcock fan too.

    Jul 12, 2007

  • Nancy Martin

    Thanks for the invitation, Scarlett!

    Jul 12, 2007

  • Dorien Grey

    Hi, Scarlett:

    Very nice website!! Congratulations. It sounds like you have a busy and interesting life, and I look forward to learning more about you here on Crimespace (and hopefully you might also check my work out.)

    Best Regards,

    Dorien

    Jul 12, 2007

  • Dennis Leppanen

    Hi Scarlett,

    Thanks for the invite. I will peruse your website at first chance.

    Dennis

    Jul 12, 2007

  • PulpStar

    Frankly Scarlett, we do give a damn about your invite. Here's pulp in your eye!

    Jul 12, 2007

  • Julie Campbell

    Thanks for the invite. I'll keep an eye out for your new book.

    Jul 12, 2007

  • Michael Allan Mallory

    Hi Scarlett, thanks for the invitation. I'll have to check out your website in more detail.

    Jul 12, 2007

  • Dorien Grey

    Scarlett:

    Glad you liked my site, and I do encourage you to do your own video trailers...I think they're the future of book promotion.

    I chose the name Dorien Grey (note the slight misspelling) simply because while Oscar Wilde's Dorian Gray remained young and beautiful on the outside while his soul withered and aged, I remain young and (to myself) beautiful on the inside while my body is subject to the vagaries of time.

    Again, thanks, and good luck!

    Best
    Dorien

    Jul 13, 2007

  • Dave Keel

    Hi Scarlett:

    You are very kind and I'm honored to be your invited friend. I too will check out you website.

    Jul 19, 2007

  • Laura Benedict

    Hi, Scarlett. Thanks for the friendship! Sounds like things are going terribly well for you. Congratulations! Blessings--Laura

    Jul 19, 2007

  • carole gill

    Well Hi there Scarlett! Thank you, love to be your friend.
    I loved reading the kinds of things you write about. and you're actually published! I'm working on a series and some stories. Never actually sent anything in, but I'm going to shortly! Well, it was one way (but STUPID) to avoid rejection, right?! thanks again.

    Jul 19, 2007

  • Frank De Jonghe

    Hi Scarlett,

    Thanks for the invite, when looking at your books they seem to be right up my alley. I'll be sure to check them out...

    Jul 19, 2007

  • carole gill

    You know something?! YOU'RE RIGHT! I didn't think about it that way. I will perservere! And maybe get some novel wallpaper in the bargain! Thanks Scarlett. Great name. Great advice!

    Jul 21, 2007

  • Bill Peschel

    Thank you for the invite. I'll check out your web site....

    Jul 21, 2007

  • Dick Lochte

    Thanks for the invite. Congratulations on your Border's signing.

    Jul 24, 2007

  • Steven Dunne

    Hi Scarlett
    Hope you're well. I'm pleased to say Reaper is now available in the States on amazon.com at $16.99. In advanced search type Dunne for author and Reaper for title. Hope you take a look and spread the word. How're things on your side of the pond?
    Best wishes
    Steve D

    Nov 12, 2007