tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post1815077468394680625..comments2024-03-28T18:40:05.789-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: An Interview with James Montgomery Jackson's Seamus McCreeJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-37299733991720896302013-03-27T18:16:28.189-04:002013-03-27T18:16:28.189-04:00Seamus sounds interesting! This was a fun read, p...Seamus sounds interesting! This was a fun read, piques my interest in the books.<br /><br />And thanks for the chance at a win. That's always fun too.<br /><br />--BrendaWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-3886914839248578262013-03-27T15:23:23.370-04:002013-03-27T15:23:23.370-04:00Nice interview, Seamus! My copy of BAD POLICY just...Nice interview, Seamus! My copy of BAD POLICY just arrived. I am eager to dig in and read.Kara Cerisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484336785514235707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-41503584638155164762013-03-27T14:30:59.275-04:002013-03-27T14:30:59.275-04:00this looks like a terrific book--thanks for tellin...this looks like a terrific book--thanks for telling us about it.carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985823239660829148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-59078776344766855872013-03-27T13:14:44.659-04:002013-03-27T13:14:44.659-04:00The publisher and I are just about to sign a contr...The publisher and I are just about to sign a contract for CABIN FEVER. I don't know if she'll bring it out March, 2014 or push it up some.Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-17523131411592960842013-03-27T13:12:20.026-04:002013-03-27T13:12:20.026-04:00Patrick McCree here:
EB, you wondered about my r...Patrick McCree here: <br /><br />EB, you wondered about my relationship with my mother after my parents divorced. Truth is, like any kid I loved them both and hated them both and fervently wished they would get back together. Now that I understand relationships in a bit more mature way, I know that their getting together would have done more harm than good for all three of us.<br /><br />Mom and I get along okay--our biggest problem is I don't like her new husband (who I refer to as the Jerk). I understand Jim is currently writing about that whole kerfuffle in the manuscript he's tentatively calling DOUBTFUL RELATIONS.<br /><br />Anyway, back to my old man. I'm glad he realizes he isn't top dog any more, but as he says, I want to beat him fair and square (and more and more frequently I do!)<br /><br />And as for Dad's anger management -- he never took it out on me or Mom. He runs it off or hits, kicks or throws some ball or another.<br /><br />~ Patrick McCreeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-641549442840112622013-03-27T12:45:26.521-04:002013-03-27T12:45:26.521-04:00Ah, I meant Jim's publisher!Ah, I meant Jim's publisher!E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-65268351131783101452013-03-27T12:44:20.755-04:002013-03-27T12:44:20.755-04:00Maybe I over emphasized Seamus and his son's c...Maybe I over emphasized Seamus and his son's competition. It isn't anything like the father and potential son-in-law in the Falkers. I think they amaze one another.<br /><br />Seamus is a believable character for the very reason Jim has talked about. There are very few numbers people who also excel with words. Those that are talented in both tend to be quite successful. Take if from me, my first job out of grad school was to decipher engineering reports and translate them into English. <br /><br />Thanks for the interview Seamus. We didn't have time to discuss the next book Cabin Fever, which shows how you adapt to a very different environment. It also proves that you are quite the gentleman.<br /><br />When is your publisher releasing Cabin Fever?E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-64659085752345203212013-03-27T12:39:58.851-04:002013-03-27T12:39:58.851-04:00What makes a good novel, you're right: The why...What makes a good novel, you're right: The why is personal! I write legal crime fiction and the story is in what we throw out in real life legal problem solving: the why. As professionals in the courtroom, we don't care. But jurors always want to know why and as readers of exciting fiction, we also want, NEED to know why! In the best stories it's expressed more like WTF! Thank you for a great delivery!<br /><br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-71012539422465130992013-03-27T11:36:32.246-04:002013-03-27T11:36:32.246-04:00Family may be our bane but also our source of stre...Family may be our bane but also our source of strength. Just when I want to roll my eyes at my father he does something wonderful for me that brings tears to my eyes. Lynn Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441343758291717960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-64006694353828074652013-03-27T10:20:05.356-04:002013-03-27T10:20:05.356-04:00I had to smile over the competive nature between S...I had to smile over the competive nature between Seamus and his son. I remember when I first started dating my eventual husband and my father and my boyfriend had a diving contest off the high dive at a pool. My dad was in his mid 40s and my boyfriend in his late teens. And then at another time they tried to outdo each other in how hot they could make the pizza they were eating. I remember the tears pouring down their cheeks as they each kept adding more hot peppers.<br /><br />I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of BAD POLICY and can't wait to start it.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-23062354504593722192013-03-27T09:40:47.891-04:002013-03-27T09:40:47.891-04:00Because I prefer character-driven novels with flaw...Because I prefer character-driven novels with flawed characters as opposed to lightweight ones, your book sounds intriguing. I love the dynamic you've sketched out between Seamus and his son. Best of luck with the series, Jim.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-75565325767127602462013-03-27T09:14:09.783-04:002013-03-27T09:14:09.783-04:00KB,
My theory is if I can't explain the schem...KB,<br /><br />My theory is if I can't explain the scheme in English, then it can't go into the book. A few numbers do appear from time to time, but they illustrate the malfeasance rather than inform it.<br /><br />Seamus would be the first to agree with you. He's all about understanding the story that numbers tell, but one of the things that made him so good on Wall Street was that he could use words to paint the picture.<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-39689815237008063882013-03-27T08:58:52.256-04:002013-03-27T08:58:52.256-04:00Jim, I don't usually read novels about forensi...Jim, I don't usually read novels about forensic accountants because I don't understand accounting enough to be drawn in to the story. Having read your work before, I imagine that you will draw me in.KB Ingleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089951663907060127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-64770803557950352162013-03-27T08:56:27.197-04:002013-03-27T08:56:27.197-04:00A very interesting article, thanks for sharing wit...A very interesting article, thanks for sharing with us ---- book sounds really good, hope it does well. And if I don't win a copy I will have to go and purchase a copy! Thanks!<br />Lynn/MIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-43274929412975588122013-03-27T08:55:19.134-04:002013-03-27T08:55:19.134-04:00First, you have a great cover. Second, I like the...First, you have a great cover. Second, I like the blend of finance and investigation. It sounds like a very good book.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-38323906931009724422013-03-27T08:47:10.593-04:002013-03-27T08:47:10.593-04:00So true! And so fun!So true! And so fun!Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-85346638945183598552013-03-27T08:42:27.454-04:002013-03-27T08:42:27.454-04:00Kaye,
Isn't one of the fun things about writi...Kaye,<br /><br />Isn't one of the fun things about writing to turn a stereotype and turn it on its head?<br /><br />In your books, Imogene Duckworthy is not exactly the modern female sleuth and the characters in your soon-to-be-published Neanderthal novel are not typical either.<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-10327566698622380632013-03-27T08:27:30.760-04:002013-03-27T08:27:30.760-04:00As usual, great interview. I marvel at using a per...As usual, great interview. I marvel at using a person with this job description as a sleuth! You manage to make his life intensely exciting, in spite of the numbers-oriented day job.Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-21134997152888377952013-03-27T07:44:38.240-04:002013-03-27T07:44:38.240-04:00Seamus McCree - Great name
takhoman@hotmail.comSeamus McCree - Great name<br /><br />takhoman@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-66714201721330516692013-03-27T07:07:53.348-04:002013-03-27T07:07:53.348-04:00EB,
Thanks for having me here today.
FREE BOOK D...EB,<br /><br />Thanks for having me here today.<br /><br /><b>FREE BOOK DRAWING</b><br /><br />I twisted the author's arm and he's agreed to provide a free book to a random selection taken from the people who comment on today's blog. He'll make the selection on Saturday and announce it on his regular Sunday blog.<br /><br />With a bit of fear and trembling, I'm looking forward to seeing lots of comments and discussion on the interview.<br /><br />~ SeamusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com