Josh’s Comments (group member since Jun 17, 2010)

Josh’s comments from the Q&A with Josh Lanyon group.

Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I don’t understand book censorship. It seems to be a big thing in the US. I can remember having some unease about Harry Potter when it first came out (yes I know). Parents can have all kinds of fea..."

I think it's a "big thing" with a loud but teeny tiny moronic minority.

Okay, this is a challenge I'm joining in on!

Gabi wrote: "The epilogue is golden. Can you imagine Sam Kennedy in love? ;D

Adam and Rob have great chemistry. Rob is the kind of guy who always tries to lighten an awkward moment with some silliness, I had t..."

Right? Even more difficult than imagining him naked. ;-D

Jordan wrote: "Josh wrote: "Lynn wrote: "I really wanted a sequel when I read this book the first time. Still do!"

It's one of the books I get the most requests for a sequel on. But the lesson of The Ghost Had a..."

It is because it's not one of my personal favorites, although I knew when I wrote it, it was going to do well.

Also, I fell in love with Sam in that book. :-D

Best thing about today...

Well, I'm shaking off my aggravation. The final proofs to Fatal Shadows The Collector's Edition were supposed to be in my dropbox, but YET AGAIN, the wrong (partial, sample) file was instead uploaded by someone who shall be nameless (the SO!! ARGH!!!). But that just means I have a full day to work uninterrupted on The Movie-Town Murders.

So. A nice quiet writing day with only the dogs and the crackling fireplace to keep me company.

SamSpayedPI wrote: "Jordan wrote: "What about you? Have any of you accomplished anything you're happy/proud about?
"

Took my first exam in my copy editor's course. The class is fact-checking and it's driving me nuts..."

Yikes. When the best thing you can say of a course is, At Least it's Over.

Ouch.

Antonella wrote: "A lovely quote by Anne Frank:

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only t..."

So very wise for her years.

Mymymble wrote: "So exciting the 1921 census! One hundred years ago there are my Gran and Grandad - a maid and a washer-upper, living near King’s Cross, London."

Oh wow!

By the way, there's a second short story collection out. The stories are from 2013 - 2020 and include Wizard's Moon, Wedding Favors, Night Watch, The Boy Next Door, Plenty of Fish, Halloween is Murder, Fade to Black and Requiem for Mr. Busybody.

Basically, everything not yet collected. ;-)

http://joshlanyon.com/books/short-sto...

Calathea wrote: "Winter Kill is one of my favourite Josh titels. Listened to it again and again until Mermaid Murders took over.
Time for a reread I think. :-)"

Hey, stranger!

Jordan wrote: "Josh wrote: "I remember we were watching a lot of Nordic noir on Amazon (Flaming swans, anyone? Church hangings?) when I wrote this one. Also, we were in process of moving into the new house and it..."

We watched a ton! All the original Wallenders and then a bunch of other series, one about a female cop, one about a female journalist. The original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series. So many good things. But startlingly dark.

Gabi wrote: "Teal wrote: "Gabi wrote: "Wait, is the ex Tucker the same Tucker from Dangerous Ground?
Now that I think about it, there may have been an ex mentioned there too."

Yes! Except it All's Fair (Ellio..."

LOL. Well, they do share a certain ruthless sensibility.

Lynn wrote: "I really wanted a sequel when I read this book the first time. Still do!"

It's one of the books I get the most requests for a sequel on. But the lesson of The Ghost Had an Early Check-out, is don't write it unless you *really* feel the need for a follow-up.

Still about ten copies left!

Jordan wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Good luck with your goals, dear Jordan.

I should imitate you about lights out earlier...

About walking: do you have to do it early in the morning?"

I'm doing it before breakfas..."

Jordan, there are so many wonderful dogs out there in need of a loving, caring human. I know it's too soon, but you're a dog person, and one day the time--and the dog--will be right.

Jordan wrote: "Oh yeah, my first Saturday without Adrien I did our usual weekend walk and just blubbered the whole way. I’ve switched to using the treadmill indoors for now. Most of the daily walking goals are 10..."

Jordan, you're breaking my heart. <3

Johanna wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "I’m not a great believer in NY resolutions. They often either fail or are not as great as I expected. But really, this year it’s about time I made some.
Anyone else?"

I made the s..."

This is our year, Johanna. The year of Health, Wealth, and Happiness!

Okay, I don't care about the wealth, But the health and happiness? I am here for that/

Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "This sounds great. I have Christmas lights in my bedroom and I love them. They make me feel as if I am sleeping in a fairy grotto. I also do walking as well. It helps that I work from home so I can..."

Oh my gosh, Leslie Sansone! MEMORIES!

Mymymble wrote: "Sorry you were sick, Josh. And twice!
My plan for 2022 is to move. We have been planning this since Brexit. We even went to LA to suss out our exact area, although later we considered Manchester U..."

Oh my gosh, that's so exciting! Are you really considering LA?!

I remember we were watching a lot of Nordic noir on Amazon (Flaming swans, anyone? Church hangings?) when I wrote this one. Also, we were in process of moving into the new house and it was cold and empty, which furthered the Nordic noir vibe. I would sit in my empty office waiting for deliveries or repairmen and type away in my thick sweater and wool socks. :-D