Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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Hambel wrote: "Anne wrote: "Can any of these be read on the Kindle? It seems like it is pdf format only and I haven't really tried that, "Yes, you can read pdf documents on the Kindle."
You can, but I strongly recommend converting them to mobi first. PDFs are fixed font (usually way too small). Calibre will convert these and it's free.
Or I could have read what everyone else said before repeating it . . .
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HEY! Yeah. That's right. I'm not the only meanie!!
Josh wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Only Josh? 4 of them are mean. :D ..."
HEY! Yeah. That's right. I'm not the only meanie!!"
You're the meanest though. My heart almost stopped when (view spoiler) :P
Josh wrote: "Candice wrote: "Folks, I finished the 2nd Under the Hill book, Dogfighters, last night. Is anyone else reading this? I read anything by Beecroft, sight unseen. I was, for the first time, disappo..."
Yeah, don't get the wrong idea. She delivers on story and quality of writing like she always does. I have a complaint re story, but frankly, if I had loved the way she ended the whole, I wouldn't say much about the other. Again, to be clear, there was your happy ending, and it'll no doubt be the one some readers dearly wished for. It just wasn't the one I wished for. Definitely a strong rec nevertheless for everyone contributing here.
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Lady*M wrote: "I'm rereading Nicole Kimberling's Primal Red, so I can read the rest of the series."Good idea. I have to say "Primal Red" didn't even do it that much for me. I am so glad I kept on reading the series, though!
I love it and my favorite is still "Baby, it's cold outside". It has this classy crime story feeling to it: snow, cabin, one of them the murderer..
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That's exactly what I did. After reading the stories bit by bit as free read, I couldn't resist buying the print ones. I'm afraid I favor ebooks these days, so yeah, the lack of them with this particular series was frustrating. But... let's look at it this way: Toreth and Warrick are so worth of all the struggling!!! LOL. And I couldn't agree more, when you say that the series is amazing and deserves wider audience!
I have read books 1,2, 4 and 5 from the PsyCop series by Jordan Castillo Price.Chances are I won't read book 3, I overlooked it when I bought them on B&N's website and when I realized -- after I had read book 5 -- it just didn't sound interesting enough, also I'd rather save up for book 6.
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Chances are I won't read book 3, I overlooked it when I bought them on B&N's website and when I realized -- after I ..."
Hmmm... if I remember correctly #3 Body and Soul has a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner scene with Jacob's family in it and some nice moments with Crash and his, ah, so lovable attitude! :)
Vivian wrote: "it just didn't sound interesting enough"Remember: heresy is a sin! ;-)
Vivian wrote: "I have read books 1,2, 4 and 5 from the PsyCop series by Jordan Castillo Price.Chances are I won't read book 3, I overlooked it when I bought them on B&N's website and when I realized -- after I ..."
But it's Vic and Jacob!!!
I really hate it when I realise I've missed books out or read them out of order. I read Josh's I-Spy books in the wrong order (I wasn't paying attention - I got carried away with the 50% off codes on the website :D) and I couldn't get the first one ordered quick enough once I realised my mistake!
Johanna wrote: "Vivian wrote: "I have read books 1,2, 4 and 5 from the PsyCop series by Jordan Castillo Price.Chances are I won't read book 3, I overlooked it when I bought them on B&N's website and when I reali..."
One of the best scenes in the series indeed!
It doesn't look like it's on here yet, but I'm reading Scott Sherman's new book Wild Talents. I just started it, but it's good so far. The MC is a teenage girl, so very different from the Kevin Connor books.http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Talents-Bo...
Antonella wrote: "Guess what I'm doing... Re-reading Body and Soul.Vivian's fault!"
Like you needed a lot of persuading!
:D
Becky wrote: "It doesn't look like it's on here yet, but I'm reading Scott Sherman's new book Wild Talents. I just started it, but it's good so far. The MC is a teenage girl, so very different from the Kevin C..."That does look good. I might have to add it to my tbr list.
Guess what I'm doing... Re-reading Body and Soul.Vivian's fault!
Oh, Antonella!
I am going to buy the book now. My penance for having lured you into reading it. :D
Vivian wrote: "Oh, Antonella!I am going to buy the book now. My penance for having lured you into reading it. :D"
I'm glad you changed of mind, but to re-read it was a pleasure.
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HEY! Yeah. That's right. I'm not the only meanie!!"
You're the meanest though. My heart almost stopped when [spoilers removed] :P"
Oh. Yeah, that was kind of mean. :-D
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Good idea. I have to say "Primal Red" didn't even do it that much for me. I am so glad I kept on..."
That's probably my favorite too, although I've enjoyed every one of them. She writes a nice solid mystery and she really does have her characters try to investigate. Such a relief. So much of what passes for mystery in this genre amounts to people running around like chickens with their heads cut off.
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Remember: heresy is a sin! ;-)"
You. Are. Goin'. To. Hell. :-D
Josh wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Vivian wrote: "it just didn't sound interesting enough"Remember: heresy is a sin! ;-)"
You. Are. Goin'. To. Hell. :-D"
Where there are no JCP or Josh Lanyon books and only Twilight and 50 Shades of Grey to keep you company. And of course the only TV shows you can watch are Toddlers and Tiaras or Keeping up with the Kardashians.
Are you still sure you want to skip book 3? ;)
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Chances are I won't read book 3, I overlooked it when I bought them on B&N's website and when I reali..."
YES! I loved that Thanksgiving scene. Trust me, you cannot skip a Psycop book. Go back and reread it. You'll love it, even if it's just for those little moments between the guys. And I believe there were a few good ones in that story.
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Remember: heresy is a sin! ;-)"
You. Are. Goin'. To. Hell. :-D"
Where there are no JCP or Josh Lanyon books..."
OUCH! Cleon, that sounds like pure torture. But, it would be appropriate for someone who skips book three of Psycop.
I have to say, that bathroom scene in the middle of Thanksgiving dinner really was sweet. I loved rereading it a few times recently.
Josh wrote: "You. Are. Goin'. To. Hell. :-D"
*gasps*
Be nice to your most devoted reader! We have a tender heart, you know? :D
Where there are no JCP or Josh Lanyon books and only Twilight and 50 Shades of Grey to keep you company. And of course the only TV shows you can watch are Toddlers and Tiaras or Keeping up with the Kardashians.
Oh goodness gracious, NOoooo! *dunks brain on bleach*
I have read PsyCop 3, you know! I am good with the angels of hot m/m romance.
OUCH! Cleon, that sounds like pure torture. But, it would be appropriate for someone who skips book three of Psycop.
I loved to read how they chose their home. It's also cool to read how their relationship evolved.
Josh wrote: "She writes a nice solid mystery and she really does have her characters try to investigate. Such a relief. So much of what passes for mystery in this genre amounts to people running around like chickens with their heads cut off."God, how I hate that. Plus, there is this impression that if you wait long enough, wish it strong enough, the right clue will fall right into your lap.
So much of what passes for mystery in this genre amounts to people running around like chickens with their heads cut off. One of the reasons I love your books. If your reader is observant enough, and has a bit of logic training, he or she should be able to know or have a strong idea of who the whodunit is at the time of the denouement. Every single book you have written follows that golden rule, and for that I am grateful. That's a good solid mystery.
I hate it when a mystery does not follow logic and the whodunit turns out to be some outrageous plot twist that doesn't fit and doesn't have any breadcrumb trail to trace it back. It makes me want to throw the book against the wall.
As you can tell, I am very picky about my mysteries. :D
Had to share! I was gifted "Dangerous Ground" 1, 2, 3, and 4, for Mothers Day... guess what I'll be reading tonight?
Woo hoo! Happy Mother's Day indeed, Syfy!There's a very popular mainstream romantic suspense author whose stories drive me up the wall. Without even reading the story I can tell you who the killer is. Within the first 1/3 or so of the story there will be a character who makes it into maybe 2 scenes and has a half dozen lines, max. Then you never see them again. That's the killer. They may not even be mentioned in passing by the other characters until the next to last scene, when they come back on stage to explain why they've been killing people. Unless you're watching for them, you probably won't even remember that the heroine has a brother, or whatever. What's the point in that?
Thank you Becky! This is exactly why I joined in here. I've gotten cowardly with my book budget. There are plenty of books by my go-to authors in this genre that I have yet to read, but you all are giving me a bit more courage.
I'm like Vivian, but I do e-books, and throwing my laptop against the wall... is to be avoided at all costs! ;P
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So, Antonella, you have to read it, even though the series isn't completed yet! ;)
Johanna wrote: "So, Antonella, you have to read it, even though the series isn't completed yet! ;)"I didn't mean to wait till the series is complete, but at least to the second book. I'll think about it...
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I didn't mean to wait till the series is complete, but at least to the second book. I'll think a..."
Phew! LOL. ;)
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:-D
It would be one thing if we could see them cogitating the problem like the old master detectives, so maybe there isn't a lot of interviewing and investigating, but instead lots of reasoning and psychology and deducing. But no. Mostly lots of luck and happy coincidence.
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One of the reasons I love your books. If your reader is observant enough..."
Thank you. My aim is not to trick the reader -- the solution should make sense to the reader. The reader should be able to figure it out once he has all the clues. What I enjoy is the characterization and the motivation.
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Well I hope you enjoy every book in the series!
I am getting ready to read dangerous ground 2!!
I'm putting together a reading list for a challenge, and I need some help. Did one of the guys in the Cut & Run series have addiction problems, or am I confusing that series with something else? If I'm right, does it come up much in the second book, Sticks & Stones?Thank you!
Becky wrote: "I'm putting together a reading list for a challenge, and I need some help. Did one of the guys in the Cut & Run series have addiction problems, or am I confusing that series with something else? ..."Yes (Zane) - I think it gets mentioned in Cut & Run, especially towards the end. I can't remember how much it's mentioned in Sticks & Stones. Mentioned a bit in Fish & Chips. (And will be starting the 4th one soon so not sure about that one).
Josh wrote: "Syfy wrote: "Had to share! I was gifted "Dangerous Ground" 1, 2, 3, and 4, for Mothers Day... guess what I'll be reading tonight?"Well I hope you enjoy every book in the series!"
Yes, enjoying a lot, thanks! Completely within my safety zone with these.
Johanna wrote: "Sooooo... I know I've been talking a lot about Jordan Castillo Price lately, but... I finished reading Mnevermind 1: The Persistence of Memory yesterday and I think we truly are in for a treat with..."I added this to my reading list, thanks for the tip Johanna. The blurb reminds me of the series "Fringe".
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I'm kind of eager to write the fifth DG book, Kickstart, but I don't want to get moving on it until the rights revert on the last book that Loose Id currently holds. But that's okay. I'm unexpectedly feeling creative again -- unexpected because last month I really did think that desire to write just might not ever come back.
I think accepting that it might not come back -- combined with the fact that I had set a mental deadline on finishing a little short story -- somehow triggered...or maybe it's nothing to do with either of those things.
Anyway, I suddenly feel more creative again. More energetic.
Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Ooooh! Dangerous Ground! *drools* I have them all, but I'm parsing them out, so I've read the first two so far. Terrible of me, I know. It really does kill. I'll have to add book thr..."All your readers and friends here are very glad to hear that!
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I think letting go and accepting that it might be months, might even be (gulp) a couple of years freed something up inside me.
I don't know.
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Syfy wrote: "Thank you Becky! This is exactly why I joined in here. I've gotten cowardly with my book budget. There are plenty of books by my go-to authors in this genre that I have yet to read, but you all ar..."
This is a good place to go if you want book recs. I still have so many that have been recced here that I want to read, and that's not counting JCP's and JL's backlists!
Oh... and in moments of stress, step away from the laptop. It's not healthy for your bank balance :D
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