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Kris Neri
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The Extra Padding
Replied Nov 10
rewrite finished!
Replied Oct 5
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I'm not seeing much padding in the books I read. I love a richer, fuller mystery, with a complex plot, interwove with good subplots. That mysteries are more character-plot driven today makes them longer, and lots of readers love that.
It's a gutsy move, Eric. And it allows you to move onto another sleuth in an established series. But I'm not sure how much interest readers will have in prequels if they know the character is dead.
Didn't Conan Doyle kill of Holmes, only to bring...
Thanks, Kate!
I am delighted to see this, Kris! I have been waiting for your new books! Many congratulations and wishes for success.
Kate
Congrats! Even if it still needs work, you made it all the way through. That's a major accomplishment!
Thanks! Back at ya!
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- Hometown:
- Sedona, AZ now; formerly Los Angeles, CA
- About Me:
- I'm a writer, writing instructor and a bookseller. I live with my husband, dog and cat in Northern Arizona, where I love hiking. In an earlier life, I enjoyed drawing and painting, but I rarely find time for it anymore. I write the Agatha, Anthony and Macavity Award-nominated Tracy Eaton mysteries, REVENGE OF THE GYPSY QUEEN, DEM BONES REVENGE and the forthcoming REVENGE FOR OLD TIMES' SAKE (Spring 2010). I'm also writing a new supernatural mystery-urban fantasy series; the first book in that series, HIGH CRIMES ON THE MAGICAL PLANE, will be out late in 2009. I've also published around sixty short stories and am a two-time Derringer Award winner and a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee for my short fiction. I teach writing online for the Writers' Program of the UCLA Extension School. And with my husband, I own The Well Red Coyote bookstore in Sedona, Arizona.
- I Am A:
- Reader, Writer, Editor
- Website:
- http://www.krisneri.com
- Books And Authors I Like:
- Way too many to list. I read everything from cozies, to thrillers, to hardboiled mysteries, not to mention fantasy, general fiction, occasional chick lit, and in nonfiction, personal growth books and metaphysical books.
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- Movies...Moonstruck and Throw Mama From the Train (my favorite writing instructor movie). TV...Life on Mars, Castle, Psych, The Daily Show, The West Wing, House, House Hunters and the Rachael Maddow Show.
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Authors Behaving Badly
As Charles Manson once said, "Are people strange, or am I just crazy?" Call me naïve, but as a published author myself, I assumed other authors must interact with booksellers as courteously as I do. I've always believed intelligence and unusual sensitivity to be typical traits among those who write. For the most part I've found that to be true. But I’m also a bookseller now — my husband and I own The Well Red Coyote bookstore in Sedona, Arizona. During my four-year tenure as a bookseller, I've d… Continue
Posted on May 20, 2009 at 10:10am —
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 9:00am on November 3, 2009,
Steven St. Sure said…
- Hi Kris, I came across one of your discussions where you asked if a prosecuting attorney would take a leave of absence and act as a defense attorney? I had two cousins that lived in Hawaii ( they were twins & both dead now I think). They had a law practice and would alternate running for and serving as district attorney. One of them was name Robert St. Sure.
I know I'm probably late, but as they say better late than never. Steve St. Sure
- At 6:46am on September 8, 2009,
Susan Whitfield said… - You bet!
- At 4:31am on September 5, 2009,
Sunny Frazier said… - Oh, and my friend Karyne over at Raven Croaks was delighted when I urged her to get in touch with you for an interview. Great interview, BTW. I believe you are one of her favorite authors now!
- At 4:29am on September 5, 2009,
Sunny Frazier said…
- Well, with a book store to run, I realize you've taken a break from full-tilt marketing. But, you've got the new woo-woo book out, I see you very active again.
You know, of course, we all miss you in California.
- At 4:18am on September 4, 2009,
Sunny Frazier said…
- Chris,
I've got a friend who, 20 yrs ago, was busy picking out silly hats she would wear to her book signings. Yeah, you guessed it--she's never published the two novels she's written. Maybe if she'd spent less time shopping and more time on her career she'd have someplace to wear those hats!
You are one of the most active marketers I've ever met. I'm glad I met you years ago when I could study how you do it.
- At 2:57am on September 3, 2009,
Kate Thornton said…
- You got it - I will visit Sedona next time & we can have a nice lunch/dinner with whatever is left after I shop at the book store.
I gave a short story workshop in Burbank last night & mentioned you! We were talking short stories & I recommended "Capital Justice" -hope your eas weren't burning, I said nice things about you. I recommended they Google you & the Well Red Coyote, so you might get some cryptic emails from eager newbies! It always helps to expand the ranks of eager readers.
- At 2:20am on September 2, 2009,
Kate Thornton said…
- Oh, Kris, the Tucson trip involved family, so of course it was a bust. You can pick, well, ANYTHING except your family. Sigh. But the drive was spectacular - I love the desert.
Next time I'll skip them completely, come to Sedona and buy books! Kate
PS Cute pic of you!
- At 3:50pm on July 10, 2009,
Lisa Fernow said… - Just tried to invite you as a friend - let me know if I can help you out in any way. Lisa
- At 11:19pm on July 3, 2009,
Jude Hardin said…
- Hi Kris! If I'm ever in Sedona, I'll definitely check out The Well Red Coyote.
- At 11:13am on June 25, 2009,
Preetham Grandhi said… - Hi Kris, I wanted to introduce to you my debut novel "A Circle of souls" which is a paranormal, murder, mystery thriller and a tale of justice and hope. Do visit www.acircleofsouls.com to read more about the book. Make sure you sign up to win an autographed copy of the book. Thanks for your time in advance.
Best regards
Preetham Grandhi
Early Endorsements for “A Circle of Souls”
Linda Fairstein, NYT Bestselling Author: "A fascinating debut - this novel takes the reader to the darkest places in the human soul, from a writer with the authenticity to lead us there. A stunning thriller and an important read."
Judge Judy Sheindlin, star of the Judge Judy Show: "The seminal work of this fine author kept me glued to my chair until the adventure was over and the mystery solved. A great read!"
Book Synopsis:
The sleepy town of Newbury, Connecticut, is shocked when a little girl is found brutally murdered. The town s top detective, perplexed by a complete lack of leads, calls in FBI agent Leia Bines, an expert in cases involving children.
Meanwhile, Dr. Peter Gram, a psychiatrist at Newbury s hospital, searches desperately for the cause of seven-year-old Naya Hastings devastating nightmares. Afraid that she might hurt herself in the midst of a torturous episode, Naya s parents have turned to the bright young doctor as their only hope.
The situations confronting Leia and Peter converge when Naya begins drawing chilling images of murder after being bombarded by the disturbing images in her dreams. Amazingly, her sketches are the only clues to the crime that has panicked Newbury residents. Against her better judgment, Leia explores the clues in Naya s crude drawings, only to set off an alarming chain of events.
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