Morgan Mandel

Female

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Chicago, IL
About Me:
Just out - Forever Young: Blessing or Curse, a paranormal romantic thriller by Morgan Mandel -
Fresh beginnings turn tragic when Dorrie Donato’s husband, Larry, is killed in a hit and run accident a few months after starting a new job at the Life is for Living Institute. Discouraged and desperate after suffering countless setbacks, Dorie accepts an offer by Larry’s boss, the famous Angel Man, to be the first to test an experimental pill designed to spin its user back to a desired age and hold there, yet still retain all previous memories. The pill seems too good to be true. Maybe it is.
I Am A:
Reader, Writer, Publisher
Website:
http://www.morganmandel.com
Books And Authors I Like:
Sidney Sheldon
Mary Higgins Clark
John Grisham
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
Seinfeld
Raymond
Dog Whisperer
Design on a Dime
GAC channel

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  • Todd Mason

    Oddly enough, I do look exactly like a pile of sleeping rabbits. Just ask Bill Crider, whom I think is the only person on this forum who's seen me in the fur.

    Jun 29, 2007

  • Declan Burke

    Hi Morgan - Thanks for the welcome, I really appreciate it. Hope Two Wrongs makes a very big right (ahem) for you ... As soon as I find my feet on Crime Space, I'll drop back to say hi again. Cheers, Dec

    Jul 3, 2007

  • Brenda Chapman

    Hi Morgan, I look forward to corresponding with you in the future -
    Brenda

    Jul 3, 2007

  • Regina Williams

    Thank you for the invite, Morgan. I appreciate it.

    Jul 4, 2007

  • sue neale

    Hi, nice page with lots of interactivity. /Thanks for the invite. I will spend some time later reading it all. Crimespace is fun but easy to get distracted from doing the writing I need to or other work!

    Jul 6, 2007

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper

    Hi, I appreciate the invitation and like many of your comments in your discussions.

    Jul 6, 2007

  • Joan Merrill

    Hi,
    I’m looking forward to sharing writing experiences with you.
    I have “finished” a mystery novel, still needing some fact checking and editing. My plan is to hire an editor and then put it on a print and demand website such as lulu.com.
    Reason: I don’t want the hassle of trying to sell and promote it. Yet don’t want it to land in a drawer, as some kind of hobby product.
    Any thoughts? Any suggestions for an editor? Your opinions are welcomed.
    (My icon has no meaning; it was the only graphic I had stored in my computer.)
    Thanks,
    Joan

    Jul 8, 2007

  • Ken Isaacson

    Hi Morgan:

    Thanks for finding me here on Crimespace. I've only just arrived, so am feeling my way around...

    Best,
    Ken Delete Comment

    Jul 10, 2007

  • James R. Benn

    Hi Morgan, thanks for the invite. My wife's last name is Mandel. Have any relatives in Connecticut?

    Jim

    Jul 20, 2007

  • Dave Keel

    Hi Morgan:

    Thanks for the invite to be friends. I have always loved Morgan as a female first name.
    I am blown away by the accomplished people we have on Crimespace. I feel very fortunate to be a small part of the group.

    Jul 20, 2007

  • carole gill

    Hello Morang,
    Thanks also for the invite. I love your excerpt!
    all the best.
    ps been to Chicago once and am still raving about the hot dogs! wow!

    Jul 20, 2007

  • carole gill

    sorry, hello morgan! typing too much--bleary eyed!

    Jul 20, 2007

  • Cara Black

    Thanks for the invite Morgan

    Jul 27, 2007

  • John Reisinger

    Hey, Morgan- Good luck and thanks for the add!

    Jul 27, 2007

  • surfingcheryl

    Hey Morgan,
    Much aloha from Hawaii. Looks like you're on your way up. This mystery author biz is a tough game--write, promote, write, promote. When do we get to have a life?

    Jul 27, 2007

  • Kelli Stanley

    Hi, Morgan, and thanks for the invite! My mom's from Chicago originally--it's one of my favorite cities.

    I'll be there in early January for a conference (yeah, it's gonna be cold!), but still--the hot dogs (complete with celery salt) and pizza are worth it! (Though I miss Marshall Field's. There's a reserved level in hell for Federated Department Stores).

    Good luck with the book!

    Kelli

    Jul 27, 2007

  • Harry Shannon

    Howdy, Morgan

    Jul 30, 2007

  • Chip DePew

    Hi Morgan, great to meet you!

    Jul 30, 2007

  • Jackie Houchin

    Sounds like you've got a lot cookin'.

    Jul 30, 2007

  • Penny Rudolph

    Hi Morgan, thought I'd stop by now that I have some clue how Crimespace works. Where do you live in Chicago? I was born in Evanston. Last time I was back was to go to Bouchercon 2 years ago and I gotta say the downtown area was so nice it was hardly recognizable. Congrats on your first novel Two Wrongs. Is it a mystery? Romance? Both? EPIC is not a bad place to get a start. I won an EPPI in 2003 and now Poisoned Pen Press is re-issuing Listen to the Mockingbird, my historical mystery/suspense next month. They say it never happens, but it does. Is Hard Shell still around? They had a good rep, but I thought I'd heard they had closed. Cheers and best of luck.

    Jul 30, 2007

  • Kelli Stanley

    Hi, Morgan! The conference in January is called the APA/AIA annual--it's like the Bouchercon for classicists and archaeologists, and believe me, there's even more alcohol consumed at this than at writing conferences! ;)

    I'm giving a presentation on comic books and classics, as part of an Outreach Panel--it'll be fun (plus, I love Chicago--it's my mom's hometown!) I'll be doing a lot of publicity for my book, too.

    But I'm still really upset about Marshall Fields! :(

    Take care, and talk to you soon!

    Kelli

    Jul 30, 2007

  • Kelli Stanley

    Oh, no! I'd been looking forward to Carson's...sigh. Chicago isn't the great place to shop it used to be. We lost the Emporium and I. Magnin years ago in SF. MF and CPS were holdovers from a much more elegant era. I'll miss them both.
    Thanks for letting me know, Morgan.

    Jul 31, 2007

  • Rick Mofina

    Okay, thanks very much.

    Aug 23, 2007

  • Chelle

    Hi Morgan, SMFS is the Short Mystery Fiction Society, a yahoo group for writers. Cassell Network of Writers, CNW, is a writers organization for freelancers. Both groups are great sources of information.

    Nov 19, 2007

  • Mari Sloan

    Hi Morgan! I spent a wonderful couple of days in Chicago loving your snow a few winters ago. You got 13 inches while I was visiting. I was originally from Atlanta so I never get enough real winter.. Thank you for your invite. :-)
    Mari

    Nov 19, 2007

  • Mari Sloan

    OOOH! I envy you! I live in SoCal now and while it snows in the mountains, we never seem to get snow tires. I like being settled in somewhere it is snowing. It's so quiet, like being in a church.

    Nov 19, 2007

  • Michael Warden

    Morning Morgan,
    Thanks for the invite. I just got to work so I'll pop back in a while to check your profile. Have a great day.
    Michael

    Nov 19, 2007

  • Rick R. Reed

    Hi, Morgan! Thanks for adding me to your line-up of friends. I look forward to finding out more about you and your work. I hope you’ll check out my new thriller, IM, about a serial killer preying on gay men using Internet hookup sites.

    Nov 20, 2007

  • Hilary MacLeod

    Thanks for adding me to your list of friends, but does it mean I'm one among two thousand or more? Is that better or worse than being one in a million?
    Really like your writing style from what I've seen.

    Nov 20, 2007

  • Chelle

    I'm still not sure what DH is--dear husband? lol You said you like Mary Higgins Clark and Brad Meltzer. Did you like working with Hard Shell? Do you have an agent?

    Nov 20, 2007

  • Morgan Hunt

    From one Morgan to another: thanks for the invite! I lived in Chicago for a while. You must have amazing concentration if you can write during your commute on the El or the IC.

    Dec 15, 2007

  • Sarah M. Chen

    Thanks for the invite Morgan - a fellow SINC member is always nice to meet. "Girl of My Dreams" sounds hilarious.

    Dec 17, 2007

  • Donna Carrick

    Hi, Morgan, thanks for inviting me to your space!
    Best of success on the latest work.
    Donna Carrick
    www.donnacarrick.com

    Dec 17, 2007

  • Morgan Mandel

    Very lovely, Amanda.
    Morgan Mandel

    Dec 24, 2007

  • Felicia Donovan

    Hi Morgan. Thanks for the add and a very Happy New Year.

    Dec 30, 2007

  • ruth

    Thanks for the invite, you have some interesting stuff on your page here. I wonder if Prof. Holly Fretwell is referring to the "Hockey Stick" temperature scenario...

    I am still reading the "blog" bit about houses and manuscripts - yep, a variety of stuff here. Have a good New Year.

    Dec 30, 2007

  • Margaret

    Hello, Morgan,

    I'm delighted to be your friend. Not everyone can stand those hairy legs in my picture , but the crime people are great and don't seem to care if I have hairy legs or wear sunglasses while reading.

    Margaet

    Feb 28, 2008

  • Margaret

    This is the only dog who will allow himself to get dressed up. My other dogs would rather eat dogfood than wear anything other than a collar. This little guy was charmed into being a clotheshound by the little girl next door.

    Margaret (note that I cannot even spell my name in the last post)

    Feb 28, 2008

  • Candace Irvin

    Hi, Morgan--
    Nice to meet a fellow RWAer. :)
    --Candace

    Feb 28, 2008

  • Jennie Spallone

    Morgan,

    I'm so excited to actually be communicating in the 21st Century mode! How'd you make your page background look so awesome? What other sites are you on??

    Apr 4, 2008

  • Doug M. Cummings

    Thanks! I'm looking forward to it. Have fun Saturday at the library...give Joe a poke for me!

    Apr 4, 2008

  • Susan

    Hi Morgan, I'm happy to be one of your friends on crimespace. This is a neat site ... I just joined a few days ago. I'm a bit rushed at the mo, but plan to visit your website. I hope you'll visit mine: www.susanfleet.com
    It's sort of eclectic: music, women musicians, and my crime thriller.
    I'll be back with more comments later!
    Susan

    Apr 5, 2008

  • robert walker

    Hello Morgan! Sorry it has taken me so looooong to stop by here. Busy as you may well know. Had workshops the last two weekends -- how to write and rewrite the novel. Busy also with my latest projects. Interviewed by the Charleston WV Gazette which can be found at:

    http://wvgazette.com/News/200806120572

    have a good un... Rob

    Jun 24, 2008

  • Beth Groundwater

    Hi Morgan,
    Thanks for befriending me. Boy, you are a busy beaver with networking and events! You've even impressed this fellow mystery author. :)

    Aug 8, 2008

  • J. Michael Jenne

    Ms Mandel,

    You sound like the perfect person to author my story. If you review my crimespace spot, or Email me at jmjenne214@yahoo.com., I promise you won't be dissapointed. If you or a friend are available to do this project, let me know and I will get you the necessary information.

    Sincerely,

    J. Michael Jenne

    P. S.

    Google: John Jenney, for family history ( William LeBaron Jenney - The 1st Skyscraper )

    Aug 13, 2008

  • J. Michael Jenne

    Morgan,

    Do you think you or someone you know would be interested in my story?

    Sincerely,

    Mike

    Aug 15, 2008

  • Irene Fleming

    Hi, Morgan,
    Happy to be friends. I remember Chicago with great fondness, though it's been several lifetimes since I was there. You have a cool page, a lot of stuff going on, many familiar faces.

    Oct 21, 2008

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper

    I hope you have a merry Christmas and happy holiday season :) Sheri

    Dec 22, 2008

  • Roy LaPlante

    Hi Morgan. Thanks for makin' friends.

    Jul 16, 2009

  • Lisa Fernow

    Fantastic noir photo. Do you consider yourself more a romance writer turned to suspense, or the other way around?

    Jul 16, 2009