Hi

Thanks for your kind message. Although I use crimespace, it is easy to while away time avoiding work by being on the site. I should have more time when I have completed an overview of translated crime fiction by September. I can only really consider the material available in the UK (and it is only a snapshot if I don't talk about the past and influences like Simenon and Vidocq. However, so many novels are in print for such a short time that it is hard to work out whether it is market forces (inc library purchases) or taste that are influencing what is published and what stays on the bookshelves.

Do keep in touch and I will look at your page from time to time. I am keen to find British crime authors who could be defined as politically engaged - as I am involved in the website europolar where the other editorial committees want to know more about what is available. Any suggestions of authors - as they seem to be keener to entertain than to highlight political or social inequalities.

Whatta cool page. We have a crime novel out there, but we are pretty eclectic as writers go. Working on a western and an espionage thriller at present. Also a series of short stories about a magic cat from outer space.

We did enjoy our venture into murder and mayhem and will likely return to the genre often. After all, it was that collaboration that caused us to meet, fall in love, and marry.

Thanks for the add, Carol! Love the page. I see that you are also a noir fan. Sadly, I don' t think the Brits do noir (however, the Irish sure can, like my buddy Ken Bruen.)

Have a fine Crime day.

Thank you for your condolences, Carol. No, this is the first I've heard from you in a while, but I've been haivng some serious computer problems.(I think I need a new one.) A book contract and rush to get it ready has helped, but one never really gets over the loss of a child. Thanks for being there.

Thanks for the add. Fabulous music, and I LOVE Babs Stanwyck. "Double Indemnity" - my favourite film ever!!

I sure hope it's cool! I do try...

You must have revised your page since we became friends.

This is a gem.

Jack

Indeed, you are a woman of taste and substance. ;-)

Thanks for the invite. Good to hear you ordered Chris Roerden's book. I think you'll enjoy it.

Thank you. I am partial to cats but have had dogs too and seen them run from the cats - sometimes even a good sized dog. I think they know that cats scratch and can be very fast. Our kitten mother is so fast that she can catch flying things in midair - flies, moths. Scary at times but she knows enough to be careful of people.

she sounds great!
don't give my Indy too much credit, he's still scared of the dark and of birds!
anyway, enjoy your new additions!

hi thank u! do u no how to accept peoples invitations to be friends by any chance

Dear Carole,

Thanks for your message. The leprechaun incident happened as follows. At that time, I was working at a publishing company in Silver Spring, Maryland, and looked gaunt after surgery. From time to time, I would visit a donut shop across the street for coffee. As I entered the shop one day, an old lady at the counter (evidently the worse for some mental problem) caught sight of me and exclaimed loudly, "GNOMES OF ZURICH! LITTLE IRISH MAN!!" Apparently she thought I resembled, in my wasted state, a leprechaun.

Dear Carole,
Thanks for your message. Wikipedia has an article about the Cleary case. Similar cases still occur in the US from time to time; or so I understand, at least.

Hey Carole...Thanks for the note and kind words...I always enjoy reading the interesting discussions you initiate and stimulate...

As you can see, it's been a long time since I've been here. I just wanted to say thanks for the kind words you said in December about my Writing Advice A-Z.

Luv the site!

Don't worry about the life going on around you. I've always got a dog (any of three) and two cats vying for a lap when I sit down to write.

As for worry, I heard it best described as "praying for something you don't want in the first place."

Larry (and Barbi) Payton

Carole, who's the actress known for having her hair over one eye? It led to a fashion in the 40s and extended into the 50s, I believe. Thanks.

Hello, isn't it fun to write your first book! Sorry I haven't got back to you sooner, my internet has been down and life is crazy with three teenagers plus the writing. Hope to talk to ya soon, love your page, kim p.

> Veronica Lake!
> One of my fav's!!!!
> How are you?
> Just came back from a long weekend and I'm
> bussssssssssssssssssshhhheddddddddd!
> xxxx

I knew you'd know! What a great resource you are!
I needed to refer to it in a story. Thanks, sweetie.

Hi Carole,

When it came to research for 'Justice For All', I did spend a bit of time in LA, but the majority of it was done via the wonders of the internet! I also read a lot of LA based crime novels, and I watch a lot of US cop shows on TV.

Thanks for the good wishes,
Steve

Thankx for the welcome Carole. After running the London marathon, visiting Manhattan is the 2nd of my lifetime ambitions. I've never even BEEN stateside,but I'm still only young yet.
Cheers
Ray

Nahhh. Have'nt run the marathon Yet!!! My daughter has though, and I'm still (slightly) jealous.

Hola Carole -- Love your site. A walk thru mem'ry lane.

Rob

Really cool page. I appreciate the welcome and hope to learn a ton! I'm only starting out & have had a "bug" to read/write, my entire life. Glad to meet new friends.

Carole:
I love your rave! Thank you so much,
Chris

Thanks, Carole! Glad to be here -- still feeling my way around and getting the hang of it. I appreciate the welcome!

Not a posthumus member, yet. That is a photo I grabbed and worked with to create the cover for my book. I know I won't get that kind of freedom but it was fun to do anyway.

Thak you. I'm finishing my site where you will be able to read the first 5 to 10 Chapters. I'll let you know when it is up there.

Hi Carole:

Thank so much. I've been writing plays for yound adults for fifteen years, and have two novels published: a middle grade fiction and a YA. I am working on my first adult book. Crime/mystery. It's all new to me (but very fun and exciting), as is this 'Crimespace'. I haven't done anything yet on crimespace--didn't even know you could have a 'homepage'.

Thank you for the welcome.

JM

Hello, Carol. not published novel yet. Writing too many briefs to persuade Judges to follow the rule of law. I am concerned about which direction to take with my first novel. Suspense, hitorical or a little of both.

Thanks, Carole. Are you published?

Thanks, Carole. I think that is great advice. You keep writing, I will keep reading, for now. Then we can switch!

Hi Carole,

Just got back from our summer place in Tennessee. Been hiking & gardening for a few days. Now I'm raring to go.

To answer your question. How do I keep myself revved Up? Scotch. Scotch rocks, Scotch neat, Scotch & water, & my favorite---Scotch direct from a 1.75 liter jug, I love licking the drool from my chin....

Seriously, we all get down from time to time. Shut the computer down, go do something you enjoy doing. Relax. Read someone else work.

I start something new when I get rutted in my present project. I've finished two novels. Am just starting the sequel to WHOO?? which moves the main characters from Michigan to the Alaskan gold rush. I've got some great research, this will be fun, practically writes itself.

Florida Boom too, is progressing nicely. My first female Protag is wonderful. Full of larceny and treachery, but oh, so sweet & beautiful...
I will end this rambling by remarking on my favorite, Elmore Leonard. Leonard is a bush pilot.

He's likes unpredictable characters; an unplotted story affords him a greater opportunity to take advantage of such characters. Also, not plotting his books in advance ensures that the action will be natural and unforced. In many instances, Leonard doesn't know what will happen more than a scene or two ahead. Usually he doesn't even know how his novel will end until he is almost finished writing it...He figures that if he's curious about what will happen next, the reader will be too. What is surprising to him will likely also be surprising to the reader.

I stayed up till 3:00 am one morning trying to figure out who killed Hank Bellows in WHOO??

My wife woke up and found me typing away and asked. "Aren't you coming to bed tonight?"

I said, "I just gotta find out who killed Hank."

"And you're writing it? And, you don't know?"

"Yup, I'm curious."

"Curious? I have a better explanation. Good night." Shaking her head. "Writers..."

Thanks for welcoming me to the site. It's a cool one. I am hoping to get out to the UK one of these days to do some research for a book in which I bring my Nashville songwriter-turned-detective, Deke Rivers, across the pond for a case. Deke has a hard enough time staying out of trouble on his native soil; it'll be fun to see what happens if I drop me in Jolly Old England.

I'mmmmm Baaaaaack~!!!!

Hi Carole
I think most of the world is proud of the US at the moment.
And given your views of Australia as well it's probably time we became friends on crimespace - although you have so many I don't know when you get to write anthing/where but here.
Ain't procrastination the best thing a writer does!
cheers
Lindy

Hi Carole,

yes, I understand that you are elated.

But I don't envy Obama. This huge amount of expectations all over the world - like a messiah. He cannot satisfy all that.

All the best

bernd

Thanks for the hello and the compliments Carole. Sorry it took a while to get back to you. The layout here is fantastic! What an eye for noir you have.

Thanks for the good wishes Carole. We've got 3 heavyweight agents asking for the full ms now, and with any luck today they'll get it shipped out to them tomorrow. Stay tuned ...

Thanks for the friend invite, Carole. Great to meet you! Joyce

Not ghosts and vampires, but certainly psychological horror.

Yep, it's hot here in south Georgia. Thanks for the friendship. Love your site.

I feel as though i should be the one saying thanks for accepting that add
from me,so thanks

I really appreciate it

Hi Carole Gill,

What a stylish profile photo. Nice to hear from you in Manhattan. I miss it. Lived at 92 & West End for a number of years but had to circle back to my native San Francisco to be closer to family. Your Science Fiction work sounds interesting. Congratulations, belatedly, on landinga publisher. I appreciate your friendly welcome to Crimespace. Cheers from SF to NYC, Alvin

Hello (or bark) from Pirate to Penny.

Hey Kiddo,

I'm at Bouchercon in Indianapolis. How goes it?

Congrats on your story Aftermath. I haven't been on Crimespace much lately, so it is great to see successes while I have been away. Take care,
Tina

Hello! Glad to be friends here! Enjoy your weekend!

Stacy
http://www.stacy-deanne.net

Sounds very interesting.

I think my wife might have seen you giving a talk recently.

Robin