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Jessica Simon

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born
May 22, 1964

gender
female

place of birth
Canada

genre
Mystery & Thrillers

influences
Jack London, Tappan Adney, Martha Grimes, Marjory Allingham

member since
April 2009


about this author

Jessica Simon has called the Yukon home for over twenty years. Currently a literary arts columnist for What’s Up Yukon, Simon has contributed articles to San Francisco Chronicle Magazine, Outdoor Edge, Yukon News, and Yukon, North of Ordinary. Before devoting her life to the written word, she worked as a typesetter, first aid instructor, and guide for a wilderness tourism company for German-speaking visitors to the Yukon, which she co-founded with her husband. She lives near Whitehorse.




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Sister in Crime and Crime Writer of Canada member Sharon Wildwind is featuring From Ice to Ashes on the Canada Calling feature of Poe's Deadly Daughters.
We'll discuss Klondike literature, the development of Markus Fanger, and
unique characteristics of northern crime.

The post goes up this Saturday, January 16 and is open all weekend for
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From Ice to Ashes From Ice to Ashes
by Jessica Simon (Goodreads Author)
avg rating 4.00 — 2 ratings — published 2009
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Kennedy's Brain: A N... 08/27/09 Jessica is currently reading:
Kennedy's Brain: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Henning Mankell
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December 12, 2009
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Jessica Simon made a comment on Lynn Vannucci's profile:
2262761 Jessica wrote: "Hi Lynn,
I'm your favourite author? I'm so honoured. Cool stuff that's happened lately:
1. I ARE A MOV...more
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September 15, 2009
Mystery Lounge. It's an e-vent
Jessica said "yes" to attending the event: Mystery Lounge. It's an e-vent.
date: September 29, 2009 07:00PM
location: Well Read Books, 4137 Fourth Avenue, Whitehorse, Canada
description: Goodreads author Jessica Simon discusses noir short fiction with Pasha Malla at the first event organized by the Yukon members of Crime Writers of Canada. Can't attend in person? Send Skype details by Monday, September 28 7 p.m. to be added to the group conference and be online at 6:50 Tuesday, September 29 to listen in. Stay posted for video options
September 04, 2009
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Jessica Simon took the Never-Ending Book Quiz.
questions answered: 35
correct: 28 (80.0%)
skipped: 0
best streak: 15
questions added: 0
August 27, 2009
Kennedy's Brain: A N... Jessica is currently reading:
Kennedy's Brain: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Henning Mankell
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Sister Wife Jessica gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Sister Wife (Paperback)
by Shelley Hrdlitschka
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Arctic Chill Jessica gave 3 of 5 stars to:
Arctic Chill (Hardcover)
by Arnaldur Indriðason
read in August, 2009
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Jessica Simon Jessica said: "My initial interest in Arctic Chill was the setting, Iceland, a partner in the circumpolar world.

Arctic Chill does not disappoint. Underlying the main story of the investigation of a possibly race-related murder, author Arnaldur Indridaso...more
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July 15, 2009
Memories Are Murder:... Jessica gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Memories Are Murder: A Belle Palmer Mystery (Paperback)
by Lou Allin
read in July, 2009
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Jessica Simon Jessica said: "A light, suspenseful read with careful attention to the small details.

Rather than portray Sudbury as the North, author Lou Allin portrays the region as it is - one darn tough piece of rock. Her portrayal of murder on the Cambrian Shield d...more
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July 10, 2009
A Most Wanted Man Jessica marked as to-read:
A Most Wanted Man (Hardcover)
by John le Carré
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A Deeper Sleep Jessica marked as to-read:
A Deeper Sleep (Kate Shugak, Book 15)
by Dana Stabenow (Goodreads Author)
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