Lynette Hall Hampton's Friends

Lynette Hall Hampton's Page

About Me:: I have been a non-fiction writer for many years, but turned to novel writing in 2001. My frist mystery, Jilted By Death was published in 2004 by Silver Dagger Mysteries. A non-fiction book on writing came out in 2005 and a second novel, Duo of Opposites came out last year. I am now in the process of shopping around a crime novel.

Books And Authors I Like:: The author who first interested me in writing a mystery was Mary Higgins Clark, but I have been reading a lot of lesser known authors. My favorites change from time to time, but recently I've read wonderful books by Helen Goodman, p.m., terrell, Terry Hoover and Sharon Wildwind.

Movies And TV Shows I Like:: All series of Law & Order, Without a Trace, Jericho, and when I'm not in the mood for mystery I watch Deal or No-Deal or Desperate Housewifes. Most of the movies I see are with my 10 year old grandson. Lately it has been: Cars, Over the Hedge, Chicken Little, etc. I do plan to see Hog Wild because there is a motorcycle rider in my last book and I've been signing books at Harley Davidson Shops.

At 5:44am on October 26, 2009, Byron Leon McAllister said…: You wrote, "I don't come here often..." Me either; the habit's slow to form because at first visiting here wasn't worth the price in exhausted patience, but it seems to be working now, so we'll see. Of cours, that's what I said about a year ago. You also wrote, "... I do re-read my novels ocasionally..." Curiously enough, I seem to have quit reading my own. Part of sort of getting tired of modern mystery, which contains too few puzzles for my narrow tastes. Kay and I have a book of short stories out now, but don't expect your bookstore to stock it (either) unless you nag them about it. Happy October, Byron

At 1:23am on May 17, 2009, I. J. Parker said…: Thanks, Lynette. Yes, all seems well so far, if horribly slow. I have a book coming out in July and am pinning all my hopes on it. My historical thriller apparently did not sell -- possibly because it was offered to romance publishers. A big disappointment, but one must move on. So good to hear from you, and I hope all is well with you also.

At 5:04am on December 22, 2008, Sheri Fresonke Harper said…: I hope you have a merry Christmas and happy holiday season :) Sheri

At 8:45am on August 20, 2008, I. J. Parker said…: Hi, Lynette. How very nice to hear from you. Yes, I miss the old MWF also. Many nice people left when we switched. I'm okay. Writing another Akitada novel (# 8), revising the next one due out next summer (# 6), waiting to hear about some other books, but generally not all that hopeful. It's a terrible market.
How are you? ECHOES OF MERCY is a new one, isn't it? Congratulations and much good luck! Tell the others at MWF hello from me.

At 8:42am on August 20, 2008, carole gill said…: You're so welcome!
You know it really did help me!
I stuck to my w.i.p. and now after three drafts, I'm revising and editing!
Fabulous advice!

At 8:39am on August 20, 2008, karen vaughan said…: We have alot Of TV series likes in common.I also like mary Higgins Clark and Patricia Cornwell, Kathy Reichs, Erica spindler as Authors.

At 8:23am on August 20, 2008, Larry & Barbara Payton said…: Lynnette, thanks for adding us. I (Larry) feel a little awkward on sites that indicate a writing specialty. Our first collaborative novel, The Ballad of Lacey Jay, is a crime novel, but is more of a psychological thriller. My wife, Barbara, was a romance novelist when we met, now we tend to be omniscribes. We'll write about anything. I'm working on an espionage thriller at present while Barbi's writing a ghost-story romance. I'm also trying to turn a western short story into period fiction built around western migration in the post-civil war era.

Other than that, I was a journalist early and a senior-level technical writer until I met Barbi. Things have never been the same!

At 8:52pm on December 11, 2007, carole gill said…: Just read your A-Z tips for writers and I think your advice is so POSTIVELY helpful! Just wanted you to know that.

At 7:22pm on November 12, 2007, Steven Dunne said…: Hi Lynette
Hope you're well. I'm pleased to say Reaper is now available in the States on amazon.com at $16.99. In advanced search type Dunne for author and Reaper for title. Hope you take a look and spread the word. How's your own book going?
Best wishes
Steve D

At 2:10am on August 25, 2007, Rick Mofina said…: Welcome Lynette. Drop by my site any time.