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At 4:59am on June 27, 2010, Caroline Trippe said…
Just started reading "The Dragon Scroll," and I'm already hooked! This is a really refreshing change from the kinds of mysteries I've been reading lately. I have a friend (former neighbor who has recently moved) who LOVES all things Japanese (she's the one who told me about Kij Johnson's wonderful novels---"The Fox Woman" and "Fudoki," and I'm definitely going to recommend your Akitada series to her---in case she doesn't already know about them.
At 6:56am on June 3, 2010, Kemosabe said…
Im sure youve read Barry Eisler's Rain books a lot of which takes place in contemporary Japan and the Orient, [if the PCs will let me use that word]. I was wondering what you thought of them? Also and Im bad on names but I read recently a novel about a detective in North Korea which was good. Of course I loved and I cant think of the name of it something like Samurai Richard Chamber played the Englishman in the movie. It was published some thirty something years ago. Anyway I wondered if that novel had any effect on your series. BTW Ive ordered your first from amazon and I am anticipating reading it.
At 9:08am on November 3, 2009, B.R.Stateham said…
Just wondering, I.J. Have you approached Bitter Limon Press? An English publishing firm that sounds to me would be a perfect fit for your Akitada series.
At 7:55am on October 4, 2009, I. J. Parker said…
Oh thanks, Donna. I had to think a moment how that started. Some reader review did object to the violence. :) But I've always liked a bit of violence in a crime novel and women can be so effective playing those parts.
At 7:37am on October 4, 2009, Donna Carrick said…
I.J.I've just read Chapter 1 of The Hell Screen-- What artistry! Fabulous opening!
At 11:30am on June 3, 2009, JackBludis said…
I loved that crazy Texas barbecue place. Scared ... Mmmmm, don't remember the reason for it unless it was the bus ride across the desert. You contribute nicely to the forums.
At 5:24am on June 3, 2009, JackBludis said…
I liked your comment on Writers/Readers.

It's nice to see there are pubs out there doing the job or at least trying to do it.
At 1:24am on May 17, 2009, I. J. Parker said…
Hi, Lynette. See my answer on your page.
At 7:50am on May 16, 2009, Lynette Hall Hampton said…
Hi Ingrid, haven't visited these pages for a long time. Taking the afternoon off to play on the computer. Still miss you at Mystery Writers Forum. Place is awfuly slow now, but still some old members around. Hope everything is going well with you and your writing. Best.
At 10:03am on March 12, 2009, Dawn M. Kravagna said…
Thanks very much! I really miss Buster. I've had a lot of pets during my lifetime, dogs and cats, but he was my favorite and I really adored him. He was very special: lots of personality and very intelligent, like having a 3-year-old who was always happy. It's always nice to know peopel who understand the connection with a special furry friend. Take care. Dawn
At 8:51am on March 10, 2009, Brian L Porter said…
Thanks for your kind comments I.J. You have my best wishes in all yor writing endeavors.

Brian
At 9:26am on March 9, 2009, Dawn M. Kravagna said…
Wow! Congrats on the preorders with Amazon. That's great.

Thanks for your kind words regarding Buster. Sadly, he didn't make it. I'm going to blog about it on my page. You're right, however; animal food does not have the same FDA protection as human food, so, probably not till next year, I'll probably make all of my next dog's food. In fact, I'm horrified about what's being allowed and am considering what to do. Take care.
At 9:33am on February 25, 2009, Brian L Porter said…
Hello I.J. I'm quite awre of what Crimespace is and I am a crime and psycholigical thirller writer, (I just won the P & E Best Thriller of 2008 Award, and A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper is about to be made into a motion picture), who just happens to have also released a bookof poetry, and believe me there are many crimes against mankind described in some of the works of Juan Pablo Jalisco.

Good to hear from you and my best wishes for the continued success of your series.

Brian
At 11:57pm on February 10, 2009, I. J. Parker said…
Thanks, B.R., I left a comment on your page. I know Van Gulik very well indeed. He was my inspiration when I first started. His is one of the very few superb historical mystery series.
At 9:30am on February 10, 2009, B.R.Stateham said…
I.J. I just found out the name of the author who wrote the historical detectice Judge Dhee series. His name was Robert Van Gulik. If you haven't read'em, you should check them out.
At 8:40am on February 10, 2009, B.R.Stateham said…
I.J.

I will definetly have to check out one of your Japanese historical mysteries--they sound similiar to a series concerning a Chinese official written by a Dutch ambassador back in the 50"s. (what the heck was that author's name!!)
At 6:22am on February 9, 2009, Donna Carrick said…
Hi, I.J. -- Good luck with Convict's Sword! I agree with your comment about 'titles' -- badly chosen titles are a real peeve of mine. If a writer can't be bothered to select a title that reflects the work, then why should anyone be bothered to read it? At least as much effort should be put into the title as is put into the first pages of the novel itself. Best regards, Donna
At 10:13am on November 30, 2008, I. J. Parker said…
Hi, Naomi. In the late seventies, I was teaching world literature and found that I needed to include Chinese and Japanese sources. I did a lot of reading then and fell in love with GENJI. Of course, when I decided five years later to write historical mysteries, the period seemed perfect. At that time, no one else was using a Japanese historical setting. It just took me forever to research the period and learn to write novels. :) In the end, GENJI was only of limited usefulness. Alan Pate sounds familiar, but I don't think he's a specifically Heian scholar. I work with Reischauer, McCullough, Morris, The Cambridge History of Heian Japan and anything else I can lay my hands on.
At 3:16am on November 30, 2008, Naomi Hirahara said…
I.J.--

I've never asked you this before--but why did you select the Heian Period as the setting for your books? I'm finishing up my fourth Mas mystery and hina dolls figure prominently, so I've had to do all this research about Japanese dolls. Have you read anything by historian Alan Pate? He's very thorough.
At 2:20am on September 21, 2008, Brett Battles said…
Thanks! I've been kind of under the radar here for a while, but hoping to participate more in the near future. I've told you before...I love the Akitada books!

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