WWK--Better than ever--Look for the return of blogs by Linda Rodriguez! She's back--on 1/4. Watch for our new blogger Tammy Euliano--debuting on 1/17
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Margaret S. Hamilton's short story, "Killer Weeds," appears in the January 20 edition of Texas Gardener's Seeds: From Our Garden to Yours. Congratulations, Margaret, who, if you follow Facebook know, is a superb gardener herself!
Congratulations to Jennifer J. Chow for garnering a 2021 Lefty Nomination for Best Humorous Mystery Novel. We're crossing our fingers for Jennifer!
Congratulations to Paula Gail Benson whose "Reputation or Soul" has been chosen for Malice Domestic 16: Mystery Most Diabolical anthology to be released this spring.
KM Rockwood's "Stay Safe--Very Safe" appears in this year's 2020 BOULD anthology. Congratulations, KM!
Margaret S. Hamilton's "Dealing at the Dump" appears in Cozy Villages of Death Fall 2020.
Margaret S. Hamilton's "Black Market Baby" and Debra H. Goldstein's "Forensic Magic" appear in Masthead: Best New England Crime Stories Fall 2020.
Jennifer J. Chow's Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines (interview on WWK on 11/11) released on November 10.
Annette Dashofy signed with agent Dawn Dowdle of the Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Congratulations, Annette!
KM Rockwood's "Secrets To The Grave" has been published in the SinC Chesapeake Chapter's new anthology Invitation To Murder, released by Wildside Press on 10/6.
Susan Van Kirk's Three May Keep A Secret has been republished by Harlequin's Worldwide Mystery. The WWK interview about the book can be accessed here. We're so glad another publisher picked up this series.
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11 comments:
I have not read A Time to Kill. Interesting history of Grisham’s work. I remember hearing Sue Grafton talk about how many manuscripts she had rejected before A is for Alibi made her name.
~ Jim
Maybe, doubtful, but then, I have another idea--perhaps this one?
@ Jim - A the drawer of rejections! Most writers have (had) them. In these days of Amazon and the like, quality writers are lucky to have additional options. We can go the Scout route, or self-publish.
I found myself trying to slip the author of the article virtual notes to ask Grisham what made him write the second novel when he professed no burning desire to be an author. Hope I meet him at a conference. I would like an answer to that question.
@EB - not sure I understand -
I think it is his best work.
Kait, I have sixteen of his books and "A Time to Kill" is one of those. I think I'll reread it since it's been so long since I did that I don't remember the plot.
@Warren - I remember liking it when I read it. I think it was the third of his that I read. It was visceral and truly hit home on so many levels.
@Gloria I was thinking I should get the Kindle version for much the same reason. Although I do remember the plot. It really struck a chord with me for some reason, it has been years since I read it. I'll be curious to know what you think if you do re-read it. Check the edition number - you may have a valuable edition if it's a first.
I remember reading A Time to Kill - visceral is the right word. Talk about difficult and tragic subject matter. It's heartening that he didn't give up!
You read about so many writers who didn't give up--Tom Clancy being one of them. They are inspiring.
I haven't read it yet, but it's definitely on my list!
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