February 2009 Blog Posts (186)

Colonoscopy...anyone?

A friend sent this to me, it's halarious! If you've had one you'll understand and if you haven't, your time is coming.



I called my friend Andy Sable, a gastroenterologist, to make an appointment for a colonoscopy. A few days later, in his office, Andy showed me a color diagram of the colon, a lengthy organ that appears to go all over the place, at one point passing briefly through Minneapolis ..



Then Andy explained the colonoscopy procedure to me in a thorough, reassuring… Continue

Added by Tory Richards on February 16, 2009 at 3:05am — 4 Comments

In my other life I’m a writer

One thing I have learned is that there are plenty of people who call themselves writers, but only talk about writing. There are equally as many who are hesitant to give themselves that title unless they currently have a bestseller.



So that begs the question, which one of these categories do I fall into? And why in the world do I think I should be on here, blogging merrily away, as if I know what I’m talking about?

I was a talker, who dreamed big and did little to get my dreams… Continue

Added by Karyne on February 16, 2009 at 2:36am — 3 Comments

Short Video Trailer from Thunderball Films - A Study in Red

For those who haven't seen it yet, Thunderball Films have made a short trailer to advertise the movie project for 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'. The video is available to view on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=aOFu11oaRXc

Hope you enjoy it.



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Added by Brian L Porter on February 15, 2009 at 10:47pm — 1 Comment

I like it here...

Being a free-thinker used to be great, until the MBAs moved in and said "No more free thinking. We must charge for it now."

"But that isn't the meaning of 'free thinking!'" the author protested.

"Don't try to pull a zoigma on me!" and off they carted the trussed and shackled writer, to his isolation cell.

A few blinks into the future...

Welcome to the place of mankind's last best hope for freedom to write crime fiction and reality!

Added by Newt Love on February 15, 2009 at 2:11am — No Comments

Meet Me this Weekend in VA

Happy Valentine's Day! I told you that today I have a book signing at Waldenbooks in Landmark Mall, 5801 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Tomorrow I'll have a second book signing, this time at Books-A-Million in Alexandria, VA. That one is also from 1 pm to 5 pm, but I'll have discount coupons to hand out. Don't go to the wrong bookstore. There are two B-A-Ms in Alexandria. This one is at 6230 N. Kings Hwy.

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 14, 2009 at 11:05pm — No Comments

Terrible tv theme music

Remember the theme music (for all of you old enough to remember the series ) of Peter Gunn? How about Magnum, P.I.? Anyone remember T.H.E. Cat series?



Now take the theme song for the current NCIS series. Without a doubt the worst theme music ever! If the idea that the theme music help's make a series a success. . . then you have to say NCIS is an outstanding success to overcome the theme music it claims as its own!



But what to replace it with? Any suggestions? (Remember,… Continue

Added by B.R.Stateham on February 14, 2009 at 1:36pm — 2 Comments

Free book giveaway!

Today I will be giving away an ecopy of my book Avenging Angel, at http://www.booksbypickles.blogspot.com - I will be there all day to answer any questions you have for me. To enter the contest, comment either on the post about books, or on the excerpt from my book. This is a one day contest, so the winner will be chosen tonight, Friday February 13th around 8:00pm PDT.

Surf on by!

Added by Kim Smith on February 14, 2009 at 2:32am — No Comments

New book (ish ...)

I have a new website, where you can read the first two chapters of my new novel: www.matcoward.com

The site is courtesy of the (US) Authors Guild. This is a superb organisation, and I would strongly urge anyone who is published in the USA to join it - the benefits of membership are considerable. The Guild is at http://authorsguild.org

Added by Mat Coward on February 14, 2009 at 2:30am — 8 Comments

E-Books

Hi Everyone!

Can anyone recommend a good place to post an ebook? I have redone my published book and want to offer it as an E-book also. I know there are some "in's and out's" to it, I'm just not too familiar with E-books. Any info will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Lee Martin
"Just Another Case"

Added by Lee Martin on February 14, 2009 at 1:17am — 5 Comments

Can a geunine mystery be in a fantasy novel

Hmmm, a comment was made the other day by someone I know in another web-site I frequent that got me to thinking. Can a detective novel be written colored as a fantasy novel? Can a hard-boil style detective reside in sci-fi?



My first reaction was to say, why not? And then I got to thinking. Exactly what are the defined parameters for 'fantasy,' for 'detectives.' For any genre. If we have 'historical-detectives,' why not ones in fantasy? Is there a One True Rule (the OTR) which defines… Continue

Added by B.R.Stateham on February 14, 2009 at 12:51am — 8 Comments

Carlton Gary, The Stocking Strangler



Carlton Gary was born in Columbus in 1952. His father abandoned him early on and he grew up with his mother who moved from place to place and sometimes with his aunt.



He was only 16 when he started his criminal career, stealing cars and breaking and entering. He was convicted of firebombing a store because he had… Continue

Added by Gitte on February 13, 2009 at 10:46pm — No Comments

Meet Me in VA Tomorrow

Before our romantic Valentine’s Day dinner I’ll be romancing the mystery fans at Waldenbooks in Landmark Mall. I’ll only sign books at the Mall at 5801 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA from 1 pm to 5 pm so I’ll be home in plenty of time to head for the mystery restaurant.

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 13, 2009 at 10:23pm — No Comments

Smart Aleck Question

Name three things you mother was wrong about.

Name three things your mother was right about.



My mother?

She was wrong to doubt my choice of husband (and later admitted it).

That whole waiting-to-go-swimming-after-a-meal thing (not her fault.)

...there is no third thing. She was right about everything else.

Added by Peg Herring on February 13, 2009 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

'Legacy of the Ripper' completed. (Sequel to 'A Study in Red')

I'm really pleased to be able to announce that I've finally completed 'Legacy of the Ripper', the sequel to 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'. The book is now in the proof reading stage and will shortly be on its way to Double Dragon Publishing of Ontario who will (I hope) be releasing the book later this year.…

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Added by Brian L Porter on February 13, 2009 at 6:40pm — 1 Comment

SleuthFest Panel: Write Great Dialogue

I will be on the “Write Great Dialogue” panel at the Florida chapter of MWA’s SleuthFest 2009 at the Deerfield Beach Hilton, Feb. 26 – March 1 (www.mwa.fla.org), along with Terry Odell – www.terryodell.com; Deborah Shlian - www.shlian.com; Joan Johnston – www.joanjohnston.com, and moderator Gregg Brickman – www.greggebrickman.com, on Friday, Feb. 27, 2:15 p.m. We follow the luncheon where chapter President Jim Born – www.jameoborn.com - introduces guest speaker John Hart –… Continue

Added by Michael Haskins on February 13, 2009 at 12:33pm — No Comments

Sean O'Brien and The Given Day

(Cross posted on One Bite at a Time.)



Sean O’Brien has written a rambling, somewhat disjointed piece for The Times Online titled “Laws of the Thriller: Sean O’Brien on the ups and downs of thriller writers.” (Thanks to Sarah Weinman’s terrific blog, Confessions of an… Continue

Added by Dana King on February 13, 2009 at 5:44am — 7 Comments

Aging reader population in mystery genre

I've heard this comment often in here. The mystery/detective genre's fans are getting long in the tooth--becoming antique oddities--and apparently there is no fresh blood coming into the fold.



Is that true? Really? I dunno--I am, like most of you, involved in other forums and interest sites, and I've have to say, I'm impressed with the number of readers under the age of 40 who frequent these places and love to read mystery/detectives. I don't see what the factors are which would… Continue

Added by B.R.Stateham on February 13, 2009 at 3:00am — 3 Comments

Stupid Cupid

This Saturday is the most romantic day of the year, and while this may mark me as unromantic, I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.

Besides, after a dozen years with the same lovely lady I’ve learned that love is more than romance. It’s not just looking at each other, it's looking in the same direction.

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 12, 2009 at 10:32pm — 1 Comment

Damsels & Daggers

That's the name of my panel at Sleuthfest on Feb. 27, so the question today concerns historical mysteries. When (if) you read historicals, do you choose by time period, e.g. the Renaissance or ancient Rome, or by author, no matter what era he/she chooses as setting?

Added by Peg Herring on February 12, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Buster

Hi. If you are a praying person, please pray for my dog, Buster. He was poisoned by melanine and is miracle he is still around. Guess kidney meds could only keep him going so long. Just discovered some kidney tonic for dogs (wish I'd looked sooner) but I think only prayer/The Lord will save him now. He is the pup in my picture blog/show. He's my buddy and I cannot bear to think of his little pillow in my bedroom and bed in my den being empty. (Hard to even write it.) Thank you. Dawn

Added by Dawn M. Kravagna on February 12, 2009 at 2:27pm — 1 Comment

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