tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post1104827427722475012..comments2024-03-29T09:16:30.082-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Ten Questions for Katy LeenJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-75637988103989856652012-10-11T05:22:24.426-04:002012-10-11T05:22:24.426-04:00Katy -- I'm late to the party because I was tr...Katy -- I'm late to the party because I was traveling, but I wanted to hop in to say that I really like your concept of a "blanc" novel because of your description of a mystery that celebrates the triumph of good.<br /><br />Just so you know, I'm going to steal that. I'll give attribution (but only while I remember -- after that I'll probably think I came up with it myself it's so good.)<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-20101935457092817412012-10-10T20:54:28.443-04:002012-10-10T20:54:28.443-04:00Thanks for inviting me, E.B. and for all the great...Thanks for inviting me, E.B. and for all the great questions. It's been fun. I'll be sure to pop in again :)Katy Leenhttp://katyleen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-46737274823885686452012-10-10T19:40:53.519-04:002012-10-10T19:40:53.519-04:00Katy--wish I had been able to be more active today...Katy--wish I had been able to be more active today--but some days are better than others. Thank you so much for the interview. Good luck with your next-in-series and please come back to visit. Our best--WWK bloggers.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-83735942785799133822012-10-10T16:23:28.923-04:002012-10-10T16:23:28.923-04:00I absolutely adore, Louise Penny, Katy. I can'...I absolutely adore, Louise Penny, Katy. I can't wait to read her latest book. We did enjoy Montreal and all the things you mentioned, especially the huge botanical garden. We spent a whole long day there. I also bought some art work while there.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-65204695611213004882012-10-10T15:05:54.403-04:002012-10-10T15:05:54.403-04:00Warren- I think Québec is a common setting for man...Warren- I think Québec is a common setting for many Francophone writers and some notable Anglophone ones like Mordecai Richler (whose books have been made into many movies also). But overall, Canadian writers are a diverse bunch who set books all over the country and internationally as well.<br /><br />Speaking for Montreal in particular, though, it's definitely a city with a robust artistic community and vibe.<br /><br />Kara- What a coincidence that you have a Quebecoise mother-in-law! That's great. And agree about the joy. The best bit is that I get as much joy writing about Lora as I hope readers get reading about her.Katy Leenhttp://katyleen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-18088054909958158012012-10-10T12:35:09.682-04:002012-10-10T12:35:09.682-04:00Your book sounds terrific, Katy! My mother-in-law ...Your book sounds terrific, Katy! My mother-in-law is from Quebec and my French languages skills are remedial at best so I understand about communication snafus. <br /><br />I think that writing “to put a little joy out into the world” is one of the best reasons to write. <br />Kara Cerisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484336785514235707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-57903289210388829762012-10-10T12:20:17.572-04:002012-10-10T12:20:17.572-04:00Do you know if Quebec is a center for Canadian wri...Do you know if Quebec is a center for Canadian writers? I agree that it is an interesting setting for a lot of writers from the US.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-39676316811980716642012-10-10T11:41:36.648-04:002012-10-10T11:41:36.648-04:00So glad you enjoyed your visit to Montreal, Gloria...So glad you enjoyed your visit to Montreal, Gloria.<br /><br />As one of the oldest cities in North America, it's rich in history and has plenty to see. And in the summer there are tonnes of festivals, outdoor concerts, and of course, street artists. All of its charms make it a great place to set a series. Especially mysteries. Kathy Reichs sets some of her books there too, and Louise Penny has a wonderful cozy series set in Québec you could also try.<br /><br />Good luck with your writing!katy Leenhttp://katyleen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-66269875490676245912012-10-10T09:41:44.780-04:002012-10-10T09:41:44.780-04:00Wonderful interview, Katy. I want to get your book...Wonderful interview, Katy. I want to get your book not only because I'm sure I'd enjoy your protag and the plot, but also because after spending some time in Montreal and Quebec on an extended vacation with my siblings this past summer, I want to read a book set in Montreal.<br /><br />I'm working on self-publishing, too, for the same reasons you give. Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-22947315769494331152012-10-10T08:39:37.977-04:002012-10-10T08:39:37.977-04:00Thanks so much, Jacqueline.
I like a little roman...Thanks so much, Jacqueline.<br /><br />I like a little romance in my mysteries, too. And there's plenty of room for that in a Blanc mystery :)Katy Leenhttp://katyleen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-26006783075392173662012-10-10T08:28:02.364-04:002012-10-10T08:28:02.364-04:00I enjoyed the interview. Katy, your novel sounds l...I enjoyed the interview. Katy, your novel sounds like just the kind I most enjoy. I like the distinction of "blanc" mystery which sound like a "cozy" except cozies don't seem to include romance which I like mixed with my mysteries. Best of luck with your writing career.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.com