Margot Justes

, Female

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Northbrook, Illinois USA
About Me:
I was born in Poland, lived in Israel, France, and South Africa. I have taken my love of travel, art and writing, came up with a plot, actually finished a manuscript, and sold it to Echelon Press. A Hotel in Paris is coming out June 2008.
I Am A:
Reader, Writer
Website:
http://www.mjustes.com
Books And Authors I Like:
To name a few, Anne Perry, Dorothy Sayers, Elizabeth Peters, Jane Austen, Balzac, Oscar Wilde, and so on...there are so many great books out there.
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
The pseudo science CSI's, the psuedo-according to my daughter the scientist, some have become so graphic I stopped watching them.
Love the AE productions, British productions and travel shows. Not much of a movie goer.

Comment Wall:

  • Morgan Mandel

    Hi Margot,
    Welcome aboard!

    Apr 1, 2007

  • Margot Justes

    Hi Morgan,
    I finally figured out what to do, I think...

    May 16, 2007

  • J. D. Webb

    Hello, Margot. Thanks for the friend request.

    Jul 2, 2007

  • J.D. Rhoades

    Thanks for the request, Margot...and congratulations! Nothing quite like that first rush of being published.

    Aug 11, 2007

  • Patrick Lee

    Hi Margot, thanks for the invite! I checked out your site; the book sounds great!

    Aug 12, 2007

  • Mary Saums

    Hi, Margot - I loooove books set in Paris. Now if July would hurry up and get here. :) Nice to meet you!

    Aug 13, 2007

  • JackBludis

    Yep ... The CSI series is pseudo science that has made it hard for authors to write police procedurals.

    Aug 13, 2007

  • Julie Morrigan

    Hi Margot - nice to meet you. Thanks for the add! Jools

    Aug 27, 2007

  • Sandra Ruttan

    Hi Margot, nice to "meet" you. Congratulations on your book deal!

    Aug 27, 2007

  • PulpStar

    Hiya, Margot. Thanks for the friendly invite. Here's pulp in your eye!

    Aug 28, 2007

  • Delphine Cingal

    Thanks for the invite. I was touched by your short paper on Pavarotti.

    Sep 17, 2007

  • Bruce Findleton

    Hey Margot,

    Thanks for the invite. Nice going on the book sale. Good luck.

    Sep 25, 2007

  • Donna Moore

    Hi Margot - thanks for the invite!

    Sep 25, 2007

  • Patricia Gulley

    Hi Margo,
    I'm a retired travel agent and actually still loves to travel.
    Love to write too, my unpub is about working travel agents. Patg

    Oct 29, 2007

  • Patricia Gulley

    Hi Margot,
    Hope I have this reply thing down.
    Yes, I've read a few of her books and do not consider the TV show "that" character. At first I was really disgusted with the way they changed everything around, but figured if Kathy Reichs was producing, then she must have approved it. Now I just love it for itself. I certainly would have loved to see a character that hoped between Montreal and North Carolina though.
    It's like the Inspector Linley series, loved the books but can't really get into the TV show. First of all, HE does NOT look like what I pictured Linley to be. He's almost a slob in comparison. And Havers! Well, forget it, I want the heavy, brash, ill-mannered character who was on her way to having a love affair with a Pakistani.
    Oh well, literary license and all that crap.
    Patg

    Oct 30, 2007

  • Meredith S. Cole

    I love Dorothy Sayers, and reread her every couple of years... Everytime I do, I find something new. If you like Anne Perry, you might like WIll Thomas. I just discovered him recently, and I think he writes amazing characters.

    Nov 18, 2007

  • Michael Haskins

    Margot, thanks for including me. My book, Chasin' the Wind, comes out in March and it is very exciting, but lots of work too. Five Star, my publisher, doesn't do much in the way of helping me promote, so I am on my own. And I thought writing it was the hard part!
    Hope you have more support.
    Michael

    Nov 25, 2007

  • Margot Justes

    Hi Michael,
    I have incredible support, Echelon Press is a small traditional press, but the publisher is amazing and very accessible.I am very lucky indeed.
    I like your title, what genre? As the saying goes, tell me a bit about your story...
    Good luck,
    Margot

    Nov 25, 2007

  • Margot Justes

    Hi Kat,

    This Cyberspace is a magical thing. To me anything I do not understand is magic, and I am surrounded by it.

    If you get a chance please read my most recent blog. My publisher has put together an anthology, one common link is fire. All royalties will go to The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County. I have a story, along with 20 other Echelon Press authors. I am very excited about the project. The Heat of the Moment will be available middle of December.
    Margot

    Dec 3, 2007

  • Troy Nelson

    Thanks for adding me!

    Dec 3, 2007

  • Troy Nelson

    Have a great weekend!

    Dec 8, 2007

  • Donna Carrick

    The anthology sounds wonderful, Margot! Wishing it every success, especially as it's for such a great cause.
    All the best,
    Donna Carrick www.donnacarrick.com

    Dec 14, 2007

  • Margot Justes

    Hi Donna,
    Thank you for mentioning the anthology.
    I agree, it is an awesome project. Five of the contributing authors will be signing at Centuries & Sleuths in Forest Park, December 22nd 2-5 pm. Hope to see many readers there on the 22nd.
    Margot

    Dec 14, 2007

  • Tony Berry

    Hi there, Margot: It's a nice surprise to be invitred to your circle of friends - especially as I have been very inactive on Crimespace since signing up many months ago. I really must gfet around to making good use of all the help, experience and friendship the site seems to offer. Meanwhile, I have a book to finish which I haven't written a word for since way back in early November. I just wish my characters would get their act together and show me the way to the end. Cheers from Down Under, Tony

    Dec 28, 2007

  • Thomas O'Callaghan

    Hello, Margot! Thanks for the invite. Here's to new found friendship. Cheers!

    Dec 28, 2007

  • Sheila Connolly

    Thanks for the add. As a one-time art historian and a willing traveler, I'd love to see your book. I'll look for it.

    Sheila

    Dec 29, 2007

  • Margot Justes

    Sheila,
    I can't wait for the release. There is an anthology currently available Heat of the Moment-I introduce the character in the short story. All royalties from the anthology go to the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County-to help the fire victims. It was an awesome project.
    Margot

    Dec 29, 2007

  • len howlett

    Thank you, Margot, for your kind attention. I will endeavor to be worthy of it. Seriously, I need connection with like minded spirits who value stories and those who tell them. Again, thanks.
    Len

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Margot Justes

    I value both as well...a match made in cyberspace.
    Margot

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Brian L Porter

    Hi Margot,

    Thanks for adding me. Nice to meet you.

    Brian

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Debbi Mack

    Hi Margot,

    Congrats on getting your first novel published! Good luck and have fun promoting it, 'cause you'll be doing a whole lotta that now.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Regina Williams

    Thanks for the invite. Good luck with your new book.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Debbi Mack

    Margot,

    You're so right about the importance of personal, face-to-face marketing. Never miss an opportunity to flog your book!

    Debbi

    Jan 20, 2008