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Hometown:: on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

About Me:: I migrated to Australia from England more years ago than I care to remember. I have a crime novel, 'The Burning', out with Virtual Tales as an ebook(www.virtualtales.com and now available on mobipocket and fictionwise). It's a murder story set against the background of bushfires, which occur all too frequently in our hot, dry summers.

I also have a collection of short stories, 'Unfettered Feet', released with Ginninderra Press (www.ginninderrapress.com.au) in Canberra. Some of these stories involve crime and some don't. Some have murderous intent. There's a stalker, a serial killer, a daughter at the end of her tether.

I Am A:: Reader, Writer

Website:: http://www.freewebs.com/jackietritt

Books And Authors I Like:: I like the crime writing of Ruth Rendell, Ed McBain, Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Minette Walters.

Movies And TV Shows I Like:: I like British crime shows on TV - The Bill, New Tricks, Ghost Squad. My favorite American show is West Wing.

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Crimespace win

I was delighted to hear from Daniel Hatadi that I'd won the Crimespace short story contest. With so many great crime writers on the site, I never believed I'd stand a chance, so I'm very glad I had a go, regardless. I did have an advantage with the Aussie connection, I must admit.

Well, now I've chosen my Crimespace t-shirt and I'm dithering about what books I'll buy with my Amazon voucher - so much to choose from, so many books I want to read. A very nice problem to… Continue

Posted on April 10, 2008 at 12:45pm

Interview on Snapshot 2008

Australian Crime Fiction Snapshot: Jackie Tritt

Interview by Karen

1. Your book The Burning was released first as an e-book, which, I think, is a bit unusual in Australian Crime Fiction. What made you go down that sort of path?

Well, The Burning is actually having a second life as an e-book. It was originally published at the end of 1998, as a 2-in-1 Whodunnit, by Australian Pocket Press within a very limited market. Now it has been reworked for American readers… Continue

Posted on March 17, 2008 at 2:30pm

Virtual Tales upgrade

My crime novel, 'The Burning' is a Virtual Tales publication. For a short time, there's a special offer available:

To showcase the new website and delivery upgrades, Virtual Tales will

be offering a 30% discount off all purchases made at their website

(www.VirtualTales.com) from Friday, February 22nd through Sunday,

March 9th. The special discount will automatically be applied to each

item as it is added to the shopping cart. There is no limit to the

amount… Continue

Posted on February 25, 2008 at 5:13pm

Comment Wall (66 comments)

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At 1:13pm on December 6, 2008, Beth Groundwater said…: Hi Jackie,
Thanks for befriending this mystery author!

At 6:22am on December 6, 2008, Art Montague said…: You asked about the Australian Bathroom Readers. Only available in Australia. They are the first three books in row three at my Bathroom Reader web page. http://www.artmontague.com/hysterical society.html.
Art.

At 11:26am on December 5, 2008, Art Montague said…: Hi again Jackie,

Forgot to mention I'd ordered The Burning from VT a while back but haven't had a chance to read it yet. It's on my ToDo list.

Also re: Australia. I contributed to three Uncle John's Bathroom Reader books about Australia, had an Australian editor. A freelance writer gets to do some remarkable things but the work is hectic. Would rather write fiction when I have a chance.

Cheers!
Art

At 5:22pm on December 3, 2008, Art Montague said…: Hi Jackie,
Just discovered you are in Crime Space when reading about the contest. Congratulations! I've joined today and would like some friends. May I add you?
Art from Virtual Tales.

At 1:29pm on November 13, 2008, Lindy Cameron said…: Hi Jackie
glad you enjoyed The First Cut - it just one the Readers' Vote in the Davitt Awards.
I'm near Bittern - so closer to your daughter...
Did you know you can go on the SinC-Oz email list (without being a member)?That way you get notified of all events and know when to come and play with us.
Cheers
Lindy

At 12:33pm on November 13, 2008, Lindy Cameron said…: Hi Jackie
I reckon we probably live in spitting distance of each other.
Are you a member of Sisters in Crime Australia?
cheers
Lindy

At 4:27pm on June 20, 2008, Jarad Henry said…: No problem Jackie - see you on the 25th oct.
Cheers
JH

At 1:59pm on May 26, 2008, Don Wesley said…: Jackie, I would enjoy hearing from your husband as to some of his all time favorite crime fiction. I would be glad to share mine.

At 11:16pm on March 17, 2008, Teel James Glenn said…: Hi Jackie, or should I say ''g'day!" Yes I'm a VirtualTales.com puppy as well--I have to say I think your book the Burning sounds really interesting--I read your account of how it came about with you and your daughter fighting the fire alone and wasimpressed--keep on writing and keep the fire extinguisher handy!!
TJ

At 1:31pm on March 16, 2008, L.J. Sellers said…: Just saying Hi and introducing myself. I had never heard of Virtual Tales before now. This site is amazingly informative.