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Conferences - are they worth the time and money?
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Conferences - are they worth the time and money?
Replied Jul. 19, 2007
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- Hometown:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- About Me:
- I'm an English Lit major who's worked with computer systems and networks for over twenty years. I read books on history, nature and animals, and fiction, mainly mysteries. I live with my wife, Cathy, and two cats---one who thinks he’s a dog and the other who thinks he’s a rooster.
I study and used to teach wing chun kung fu, and study Chen style tai chi chuan.
My debut mystery novel "Death Roll" (with Marilyn Victor) was published this year. It features the first zoologist sleuth in Lavender "Snake" Jones.
- I Am A:
- Writer
- Website:
- http://www.snakejones.com
- Books And Authors I Like:
- "Captain Blood" by Raphael Sabatini (1922) is one of my favorite books of all times. A swashbucker. Full of wit and adventure. I re-read it every few years.
"The Crooked Hinge" by John Dickson Carr (1938) My favorite book by one of the great mystery authors of all time. I have a fondness for the authors from the Golden Age. Carr is still my favorite mystery writer.
"Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie (1934). Brilliant concept, executed with style.
"The Maltest Falcon" by Dashiell Hammet (1930). The quintessential American P.I. novel.
"Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. Powerful book written by one of the greats.
"Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand (2001). Perhaps the best book I've read in the last twenty years. Wonderfully written story about a fascinating group of men and an amazing horse who was one of the greatest atheletes of the Twentieth Century. Hillenbrand writes this history like a novel, putting you in the jockey's saddle with breathtaking prose. The movie didn't do the story justice.
"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The master.
There are many contemporary authors whose works I enjoy but I hesitate to list some here for concern about omitting the works of acquaintences.
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- "The Maltese Falcon" with Humphrey Bogart. (1941. The perfect detective film.
"The Thin Man" with William Powell (1934) Another Hammet book made into an excellent film.
"The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) My favoirte movie of all time.
"The Guns of Navarone" (1961) Best WW II action movie ever made.
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Resort to Murder
Happy day. "Resort to Murder," a new anthology published by the Minnesota Crime Wave hit the bookstores this week. It was sweet to see it on the stands at Barnes and Noble. I'm thrilled to have my story "Bird of Prey" included. The anthology is the follow up to the very successful "The Silence of the Loons." RTM features thirteen stories written by Minnesota authors set a resorts in the state.
For those who do not know, The Minnesota Crime Wave are: William Kent Krueger, Ellen Hart, an
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Murder Can Be A Zoo
That's the name of the New Book piece that was just published in the current issue of Mystery Scene Magazine. That's issue # 100, rather momentous, a nice bit of luck. The article refers to how animals are being used more and more in mystery stories these days. Not only does this reflect a greater senstivity toward animals by society at large, but a larger understanding of their importance not only to the planet but to the way they enrich our lives. This love of animals is why Marilyn Victor
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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.
In this stunning psychological thriller, innocence gives way to evil, and trust lies forgotten in a web of deceit, fear, and murder.
She's a sweetheart. She gave me a bookbag. LOLOL
Since then I've met, and spoken with, several of the San Francisco authors who are also GREAT writers. Cara Black, Laurie R. King, Tim Maleeny and Steve Brewer all came down for the California Mystery Writers/SinC/LA Christmas party and I find myself buying and reading about as many books as I'm selling right now. Laurie R. King is an incredible writer, (To Play the Fool) and I have Cara Black's book in the line-up. If I don't stop buying books I'll have a hard time finishing my sequel. I like having the opportunity to read wonderful new fiction as well as writing.
I've been to your website and I'm going back now to check out the photos. Thanks!
Mari
It's great meeting you and having the opportunity to get to know you. My father was a veternarian and I love animals, probably my favorite pet so far being my Maine Coon cat, the brightest animal who has ever owned me. Spooky talks, comes when he's called, follows directions, (when he forgets he is supposed to be coy) and in many ways is more like the typical dog with CAT kewl. He is a good animal who tries to do what we ask of him and copes with being a big cat in a studio apartment pretty well. My husband and I adore him. He has his own page on our webpage, if you get a chance, take a look. www.beaufortfalls.com .He's probably not full blooded--we found him as a kitten, but he typlifies the breed extremely well. I have hundreds of pictures of him and he has a major role as a character in my sequel, so you know I'm a doting parent...and a strange writer. LOL. Anyway, sorry to ramble....
:-) Mari
I was at Waterville for author day, I came with the designers of your book cover. It was a nice time, but it was hot out.
I hope you were happy with you cover.
Eddie
Nice to meet you!
~Gemma
The blogsite www.beatitudesinneworleans.blogspot.com describes the Network, has excerpts from The Beatitudes, recipes, and more. Merci mille fois. Lyn Lejeune.
Writers, please pass the word…..it’s for a good cause….don’t let the libraries of New Orleans or the US go the way of The Great Library of Alexandria.
I had a great time talking in Waterville. Continued success.
Jeff
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