Jon Loomis

Male

United States

Profile Information:

About Me:
I'm the author of the Frank Coffin mysteries, HIGH SEASON (2007) and MATING SEASON (2009), both from St. Martin's Minotaur. The third book in the series, FIRE SEASON, will be released in July of 2012. I'm also the author of two books of poetry: VANITAS MOTEL and THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE, from Oberlin College Press. I live in West-Central Wisconsin, where I teach creative writing and literature at the college level.
I Am A:
Reader, Writer
Website:
http://jonloomis.blogspot.com
Books And Authors I Like:
I like mysteries and literary fiction, poetry and memoir. My literary gods are Chandler, P.G. Wodehouse, and the poet Charles Wright.
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
I like old stuff with old guys in it: Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Sean Connery, Bogart, et al. Also, Mad Men. I suspect I'd like The Wire if I ever got around to watching it.

Comment Wall:

  • Jude Hardin

    Yeah, I tossed it. It's all over the web, and after I found out the entire interview hasn't even been published yet, I thought it might be better to hold off.

    Sorry to all who commented.

    Feb 12, 2009

  • Charlotte Williamson

    Ion,
    Thanks for your comments on my web discussion of "creative license." I sure did stir up a lot of dust. That was my intention. However, I think I "bent" the feathers of some of the screenwriters out there. But it's nice to hear the wide array of opinions and thoughts. It's sure is educational.
    Charlotte

    Feb 18, 2009

  • Charlotte Williamson

    Jon,
    Yeah, I closed it. I thought it was time to move on to something else. Appreciate your input. Why don't you start a discussion?
    Charlotte

    Feb 20, 2009

  • Charlotte Williamson

    Jon,
    I am vindicated!!! When I booted up the computer this morning, guess what popped up on MSN? An article entitled, "How Hollywood takes good books and makes them into bad movies." Somebody up there likes me!!. Great article. You ought to read it.
    Charlotte

    Feb 21, 2009

  • Benjamin Sobieck

    I keep trying to find you in various Wisconsin book sellers with no success. Got any retailers in central Wisconsin who carry your work? I'd order it online, but I like to support the brick-and-mortar shops as much as possible.

    Thanks,

    Ben

    May 11, 2009

  • Benjamin Sobieck

    Heard your WPR spot this morning on the drive in. I thought they did a helluva nice job.

    Jul 31, 2009

  • Mark Haile

    It was indeed a great piece on NPR this morning. If you haven't already, you can expect to see some literary tourists clogging up Commercial Street as they rubberneck, trying to discern the real locations in the books from the made up ones! At least literary-minded tourists are a lot more mindful of the locals than your standard version that you skewer so well ...and they aren't likely to come in an oversized mobilehome (and if they've read your books faithfully they'll know to keep an eye out for bicyclists).

    Jul 31, 2009

  • Mark Haile

    you could do your own 'self-guided walking tour map' (as if there aren't enough tourist maps of Ptown floating around already)

    Jul 31, 2009

  • Tom Cooke

    Jon, congratulations on your success. I hope you sell a gazillion books because my transmission is acting up and I may need a loan.
    T.

    Aug 6, 2009

  • Benjamin Sobieck

    In light of the new Halloween movie opening this Friday, do any of your students call you "Dr. Loomis?" Just a thought from a horror movie buff.

    Aug 27, 2009

  • Tom Cooke

    No sweat on the late answer. If you're working it's hard to touch all bases, write, promote and have a life. Hope sales are good. My transmission still needs some help.

    Sep 15, 2009

  • Dan curd

    I've spent a lot of time in P-town (I live in Madison, WIsconsin). I saw that you livei n Western Wisconsin? A friend gave me your book High Season which I loved. I'm starting Mating Season tonight (I was suprised that I had to order it from Amazon.com).

    Sep 16, 2009

  • Jennie Spallone

    Had an agent. She was charming, marvelous, but didn't get the job done. I need someone who is as persistent in marketing as I am. currently lloking for a good agent to represent my third suspense novel.

    Sep 24, 2009

  • Jon Loomis

    Hi JON! Yup, it's Jon Loomis - the Mental Health / Family Therapist from Auburn, NY - proving the addage that "it takes one to know one". I had gotten home in the wee hours of the morning after enjoying a couple "Jack Daniels" and happened upon the site (having signed on in very silly fashion). This site seems VERY interesting. I'd love to read some of your work. Could you recommend something for a first time reader?

    Sep 27, 2009

  • Dan curd

    er...I meant Mating "Season" ... must have been a Freudian slip.

    Sep 27, 2009

  • Jon Loomis

    Thanks, Jon, for the suggestion re: your book. I'll look for it. I assume I could order it via Amazon? Yes, since your family hails from Utica -you are probably more closely related to the gang than I am. Thanks for responding. Keep in touch.
    Jon

    Sep 29, 2009

  • Carola Dunn

    OOps, I forgot the latest target: the sick.

    Oct 19, 2009

  • Christopher Valen

    Thanks for the friend invite, Jon. Look forward to further discussions in the forum.
    Chris

    Oct 23, 2009

  • Dan curd

    Are you working on a new book?

    Oct 24, 2009

  • Lindy Cameron

    Hi Jon, I'm happy to be your friend

    Oct 29, 2009

  • Dan curd

    I guess I'll have to settle for that. Maybe if I send a few lobster rolls over as inspiration?

    Oct 31, 2009

  • Edward G. Talbot

    thanks for the friend-back. I've been doing more commenting than friending I guess!

    Feb 16, 2010

  • Benjamin Sobieck

    Thanks, Jon! There's nothing like that first novel!

    Feb 16, 2010