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I too have had only "TV experience" with them. Take the Casey Anthony case in Florida, for instance. When she was arrested for suspicion of murdering her child, "bounty hunter"/bondsman Leonard Padilla from California put up her bail. His reasonin...
My ideal scene has no description other than the voices of the chacters. I've yet to write an ideal scence.
Besides the character of Frank Coffin, the main reason I like your books is because you take chances and write about zany situations. You come across as someone who doesn't give a flying you-know-what and your stories, in my opinion, are richer be...
It's modeled after the one in Shop therapy in P'town. I'll send you an ARC: the hardcover comes out next week.
A dildo room? I want my copy of MATING SEASON now.
I admire a person who exudes great confidence in himself!
Yes, I was surprised when the editor, (who's very well known in the field) said that to me. That was my argument exactly, that some of McGarrity's later books were not page turners, but I imagine it's pretty difficult to reach for the brass ring o...
Dan--you gotta love a man who's humble, buddy (winking and grin'nin)
I forgot to mention the Edgars, etc. They've been in my closet so long. Not enough space on the shelf, you know.
And if the big-name author has made lots of money for the publisher already, they feel obligated. But let's face it, the fans will buy anything.
It is true that the first manuscript submitted must be polished because many editors are looking for reasons to reject. On the other hand, seasoned writers have had practice and don't make the mistakes novices make.
Description isn't necessarily needed, as the dialogue and an occasional introductory sentence will move the story along. Some feel the details should be filled in by the reader, using one's own imagination to help create the story. Of course, it's...
Marie--I think you're dead-on with your remark about double-standards (and expectations) when it comes to new writers. You look at some of the 'biggie' names who put out books that are very disappointing to read and you think to yourself 'sold by ...
This is exactly what I'm talking about. I am probably more of a storyteller than I am anything else, so it's shocking my system to struggle with writing it differently. I am paying an editor to go through the manuscript, but these were his first o...
B.A. doesn't mean anything. Those are as easy to get as a high school diploma.
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- santa fe
- About Me:
- Full time artist; part time writer. I have published a number of books relating to Spanish Colonial Art and northern New Mexico; along with a memoir about growing up in Santa Fe in the 1950s (Tortilla Chronicles). I recently undertook the task of writing a mystery, and what an experience it has been.
- I Am A:
- Reader, Writer
- Books And Authors I Like:
- John Sanford; Robert B. Parker; Janet Evanovich; Catherine Coulter; Sue Grafton; Stephen King (when it's not too gory)
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- The Closer; Saving Grace; Cold Case; Forensic Files;CSI and an occasional late night with The Sopranos.
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- At 10:18pm on June 25, 2009,
Preetham Grandhi said…
- Hi Marie, 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.
- At 4:38am on April 15, 2009,
Dan Coleman said…
- Thanks. Happy you enjoyed it.
- At 2:50am on April 15, 2009,
Dan Coleman said…
- Thanks. Wish you could have enjoyed it...Yes, I have two more Larrick novels in progress, one almost finished. Like the photos.
- At 1:22pm on April 14, 2009,
Leigh Lundin said… - >Leigh - thank you so much for introducing me to such a great site! And also for introducing me to Roger Paulding. I am eternally grateful!! Marie
You're welcome, Marie. Let me know how that turns out.
- At 5:39am on April 11, 2009,
Dan Coleman said…
- Hi, Marie,
Welcome to the site. I like Parker, myself.
- At 11:39am on April 9, 2009,
Leigh Lundin said…
- Hi Marie! Glad you made it.
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