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A bestselling author, who for the time being shall remain anonymous, recently wrote, "Mysteries are serious literary fiction proudly - defiantly - masquerading as genre fiction."
With that said; if you're a mystery reader, or a fan of great writing period, then this blog is the place for you. Each week, Ransom Notes will bring you reviews, reactions, and general musings on the deadly craft of crime fiction.
To celebrate October's Mystery Month and the launch of Ransom Notes, we've asked some of the biggest authors in the field to contribute personal pieces on what mysteries mean to them! Starting next Monday, and continuing through December, you'll find daily postings from the likes of Anne Perry, T. Jefferson Parker, John Sandford, Louise Penny, Robert Crais, Megan Abbott, Katherine Hall Page, and many, many more!
Now back to that anonymous quote. The author who wrote it will be contributing to Ransom Notes as well, so eventually you'll find out who it is, but if you think you can solve the case of their mysterious identity, we offer up the following clues:
- I was born in Paris in 1955
- Writing runs in my family
- I've written a libretto for an opera based on my work
- I read the first and last pages of a book - in 20 page alternating sections - until they meet in the middle.
Happy Sleuthing!
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Oh! Oh! I know who this is, but I'm not saying.
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Of course you can all guess!
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Okay, I'm guessing this author is female and has the initials L.S. Am I warm?
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"Okay, I'm guessing this author is female and has the initials L.S. Am I warm?"
You're hot on the trail.
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Lisa See it is. Nice detective work all around. Hmmm. Let me come up with another contributor clue. Stay tuned.
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Okay. Try this one.
- I have worked in law enforcement in a big Eastern American city but my love for the American West is showcased in my novels. In fact, I now make my home in the West, living in a town with a population of 25. Oh, and always put your cowboy hat down crown first!
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just a bit more..please Vtc
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See if this helps...
- My main character was an MP in Vietnam. He has a daughter who lives in Philadephia and one of my books in the series is almost solely based in "The City of Brotherly Love".
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Craig Johnson..If anyone guessed it I did not look.. Will you only give us clues Living Authors..or Gone over to the other side ones as well ?Why am I asking,of course both.... I know you will make this very challenging...
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Very nice, Vermontcozy!
Craig will posting in the upcoming weeks. If you haven't read his Walt Longmire books, they're a real treat
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Thank you..Its just the ...many Talents that I share with dhaupt....Sharper then most..and surely our love for Men...I will not reveal my Secret.unless its over a cup of Virtual Coffee...What book should we start with? V
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I'd start with The Cold Dish which sets up the series.
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Did any of you see this? DiCaprio to star as Travis McGee. I never would have pictured Leo in this role, but I bet he pulls it off.
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DiCaprio is a brilliant actor -- if anyone can pull it off, he can.
Rats, I'm sorry I missed today's quiz. My husband and I were driving to Chicago -- that is to say, he was doing the driving, while I finished Roxanne St. Claire's August release -- just in time for her new book, which came out today!
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I don't know DiCaprio always comes of as a kid to me. Never has looked like an adult.
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"Rats, I'm sorry I missed today's quiz."
I'll try to post another contributor clue later today, Becke.
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Hey Deb..How about a cup of Green Mountain Coffee..and a small piece of Apple Crumb Cake .while we wait for" Inspector Paul" to Post another..This is a great idea..I never had Seattles Best..but then again,one never knows
...I hope i have time to read The Cold Dish... Are you ?
PaulH wrote:A bestselling author, who for the time being shall remain anonymous, recently wrote, "Mysteries are serious literary fiction proudly - defiantly - masquerading as genre fiction."
With that said; if you're a mystery reader, or a fan of great writing period, then this blog is the place for you. Each week, Ransom Notes will bring you reviews, reactions, and general musings on the deadly craft of crime fiction.
To celebrate October's Mystery Month and the launch of Ransom Notes, we've asked some of the biggest authors in the field to contribute personal pieces on what mysteries mean to them! Starting next Monday, and continuing through December, you'll find daily postings from the likes of Anne Perry, T. Jefferson Parker, John Sandford, Louise Penny, Robert Crais, Megan Abbott, Katherine Hall Page, and many, many more!
Now back to that anonymous quote. The author who wrote it will be contributing to Ransom Notes as well, so eventually you'll find out who it is, but if you think you can solve the case of their mysterious identity, we offer up the following clues:
- I was born in Paris in 1955
- Writing runs in my family
- I've written a libretto for an opera based on my work
- I read the first and last pages of a book - in 20 page alternating sections - until they meet in the middle.
Happy Sleuthing!
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Try this one...
-Although our books appear authored by one person, we are actually two.
-We're related.
-Our books have been nominated for the EDGAR and the ANTHONY award.
-Our main character is literally haunted by his wartime experiences.
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Good Morning Vermont, how's the weather up there. I'm going to put it on the list, but I'm afraid the list is a long one and I have commitments on reading other things first. Alas there is never enough time in the day and there's this pitiful thing called earning a living that I have to partake of to keep me in books. ;-)
But it is going on that list. Hmmm never had Green Mountain Coffee but the Apple crumb cake, definitely.
deb
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