Joyce Wheeler's Blog - Posts Tagged "agatha-christie"
Love mysteries?
One of my favorite authors is Agatha Christie, which probably explains why I always like to add a little mystery to my own writings.
Did Dexter DeLange really kill Jolene's first husband? Read My Lady to find out.
Was the old Jackson ranch house actually haunted? Kada thought it was, and to her dying day, would have sworn it hated her. Laughter in the Wind hosts Kada's story.
Did Ma Tinner really kill her husband? Or did the cattle accidently stampede over the cellar? Questions from Goodbye, Belvidere (A Hundred and Sixty Acres)
What about the mystery behind Joanna's strange behavior in Goodbye, Belvidere (His Eye Is on the Sparrow)?
Why would Lizzie Tinner have her brother's body dug up? Ask her in the final book of the Belvidere trilogy---Goodbye, Belvidere (I much love you)!
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Did Dexter DeLange really kill Jolene's first husband? Read My Lady to find out.
Was the old Jackson ranch house actually haunted? Kada thought it was, and to her dying day, would have sworn it hated her. Laughter in the Wind hosts Kada's story.
Did Ma Tinner really kill her husband? Or did the cattle accidently stampede over the cellar? Questions from Goodbye, Belvidere (A Hundred and Sixty Acres)
What about the mystery behind Joanna's strange behavior in Goodbye, Belvidere (His Eye Is on the Sparrow)?
Why would Lizzie Tinner have her brother's body dug up? Ask her in the final book of the Belvidere trilogy---Goodbye, Belvidere (I much love you)!
come vist my website www.prairieflowerbooks.com
Romance
I love reading a good romantic story especially if it has great dialogue, fascinating characters, and an intriguing plot. I especially enjoy them if they're set in England, and if they're written by Georgette Heyer. That narrows the field a bit.
Because I am writing more, and reading less, I have become very selective on the books I spend time on. I have a long list of what I don't care to read.
Probably my least favorite romantic fiction type book is where the men are weak and the women are always wonderful and strong. Count me out on those. I want my heroes to make mistakes, but over all, I want them to be likable and competent.
I want my heroines to be humorous, with good intentions, but spare me the ones who make men apologize to them at every turn.
I don't care to read pages about their emotions. If it's Christian Fiction, I don't want pages of preaching.
So the question is, can I write a book that I would like to read? I'm trying. That's why I'm going to reread some of Georgette Heyer's books to get some inspiration. Maybe I'll throw in some Agatha Christie books also. I'll keep reading the Bible so my Christian books will have gems of wisdom tucked here and there in them.
And, just for good measure, I'm going to re-write one of my earlier books that is out of print. Now that I definitely know what I like and what I expect from a good romance, I'll try to make it a better book. We can always improve!
Because I am writing more, and reading less, I have become very selective on the books I spend time on. I have a long list of what I don't care to read.
Probably my least favorite romantic fiction type book is where the men are weak and the women are always wonderful and strong. Count me out on those. I want my heroes to make mistakes, but over all, I want them to be likable and competent.
I want my heroines to be humorous, with good intentions, but spare me the ones who make men apologize to them at every turn.
I don't care to read pages about their emotions. If it's Christian Fiction, I don't want pages of preaching.
So the question is, can I write a book that I would like to read? I'm trying. That's why I'm going to reread some of Georgette Heyer's books to get some inspiration. Maybe I'll throw in some Agatha Christie books also. I'll keep reading the Bible so my Christian books will have gems of wisdom tucked here and there in them.
And, just for good measure, I'm going to re-write one of my earlier books that is out of print. Now that I definitely know what I like and what I expect from a good romance, I'll try to make it a better book. We can always improve!
Reading
During this time of social distancing, I've rediscovered a host of books from my home library. And since I've decided to downsize, I have reread over a dozen books, and put them in a donation box.
Victoria Holt and Agatha Christie are still my favorites, but Joan Smith and Phyllis A. Whitney are very good also. Some of their books are staying in the bookshelves because they're just too good to part with.
Jan Karon's books are also staying---her Mitford series give hours of happy reading. And then there are my childhood favorites that I wouldn't dream of parting with. After all, some books are just like dear old friends.
So what are you doing during this stay-at-home time? Whatever it is, I hope you stay healthy and happy. Have a good and Godly day!
Victoria Holt and Agatha Christie are still my favorites, but Joan Smith and Phyllis A. Whitney are very good also. Some of their books are staying in the bookshelves because they're just too good to part with.
Jan Karon's books are also staying---her Mitford series give hours of happy reading. And then there are my childhood favorites that I wouldn't dream of parting with. After all, some books are just like dear old friends.
So what are you doing during this stay-at-home time? Whatever it is, I hope you stay healthy and happy. Have a good and Godly day!
