Betty's comments
(member since Nov 25, 2008)
Betty's comments from the mystery lovers group.
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I am reading The God Machine by J.G. Sandom. So far finding it very interesting, historical, and a good mystery puzzle searching for hidden clues.
Welcome to the group Shomeret, loved your list! I am a huge fan of Native American mysteries, too. Including the Kate Shugak series which take place in Alaska. Kate is Aleut. Thanks for the list, I had somehow missed the first Ellah Claw, another of my favourite series. James Doss is another favorite author along this line, and Kirk Mitchell. There are a large number writing now. Have you read Hillerman's Finding Moon? It takes place in Asia. What a loss when Tony Hillerman passed away!
Sorry, somewhere along the line it appears I was complaining. I wasn't, I appreciate the authors on here. It's a great place to learn what they have written, how they came to write, whether they are doing a series or not, plus the fact that the authors I've noticed have all been very helpful and encouraging. I guess somehow I didn't word it right? I like learning what people are writing! And particularly independent writers should feel absolutely free to tell us about their books. :-)
Christine wrote: "This is a discussion started on crimespace but I couldn't resist adding it here--since I'm very sure the answer will be a resounding NO! But even I, as a writer, have noticed author-domination of ..."Sorry Christine, I hadn't taken in that you were a writer when I wrote my comments about writers at the end of my first comment above. ("If you were a writer...")
Elaine wrote: "I haven't read your original post on Crimespace, so I am not sure about what you are saying here. However, I do not write books, but I have been reading books my whole life. I carry books from room..."Elaine, you sound like me. I panic when I've set my book down and can't find it right away. It goes up and down the stairs with me (our TV is downstairs, so yes, I do read in commercials), and also have it with me everytime I go out, whether I expect to get an opportunity to read while I'm out or not. You never know when you might be held up with roadwork, but mostly I'm not driving only I can't read while moving unless it's on a plane. Recently in our town a literacy group went around taking photos of people reading so it's a popular pastime here.
The most writing I have done is 1 page long for a writing class that was aimed at writing personal experiences basically related to genealogy or family memoirs. I am a reader and although I would love to be able to write I don't seem to have a story in me. So yes, I am a reader. I think where the confusion lies is that most authors are also readers, not the other way around. But if you were a writer, wouldn't you want to have exposure and feedback while offering tips to potential writers? That is what a lot of the authors in these groups do.
May 02, 2009 07:47PM
Never mind, I found them. I didn't look far enough on your website.
May 02, 2009 07:46PM
I just finished The Spy Game by Georgina Harding. Definitely not what I expected, but interesting. I have my review posted http://nightreader-blog.blogspot.com/200...and on my profile. Suitable for any but the youngest in age. Probably tweens & up, because this book is mainly about children and their perceptions.
I just realized I've never read any of Tess Garretson's books, I will have to remedy that!
I just finished "Running from the Devil" a debut thriller for author Jamie Freveletti and a very good one, too. Taking place mostly in Colombia, it involves terrorism, kidnapping, biochemistry, drug cartels, paramilitary forces, special forces, the US government and the Colombian government. My review can be seen here:http://nightreader-blog.blogspot.com/200...
I read that one too, really enjoyed it.
I'm reading "Running from the Devil" and loving it. I'm reading an ARE version in paperback, due out in May 2009 but I believe it is already out in hardcover. I've scarcely put it down except to check out GoodReads!
Debra wrote: "Donna wrote: "Yes, I saw the Jim Chee movies. I think they are DVD too. I wonder why they didn't make more."I don't know, but if they did I'd watch them. I think they kept pretty true to the no..."
There are 4 movies, Robert Redford holds the rights on producing them (not sure about the first one, it was not part of the PBS later series).
The Dark Wind was the first
The other three are available here:
http://www.shoppbs.org/search/index.jsp?...
and depending where you live and how soon you read this they have a special buy 2 get 3rd for 1/2 price (this is site-wide but the offer ends today March 30!)
These 3 are Thief of Time, Coyote Waits, and Skinwalkers.
I read the synopsis on your website, it sounds great! Another must-read for me to add to my ever-growing list. Congratulations!
Donna wrote: "Just finished Raven Black by Anne Cleeves. This book was terrific. Interesting setting in the Shet..."Sounds good, I'm going to add it to my wish list.
CJ wrote: "Hi, I'm new to the group--but I really enjoyed Tess's The Surgeon and the Apprentice. These two books introduce her ongoing characters of Jane Risolli and Maura Iles.BTW, I'm a pediatric ER doc ..."
Hi CJ, welcome to the group! I'm sure going to be looking forward to reading your books!
Just starting "A Hotel in Paris: a Minola Grey Mystery" by Margot Justes, I believe it's her debut crime novel. Minola is an American painter visiting Paris when a man is murdered in his hotel room down the hall shortly after she arrives.
I see I have Manner of Death in my huge list of paperbacks I own, I guess I'd better move it up my list.
