Comments for Kitty Litter - A mystery writer's rants and raves http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com Musings on writing, pet sitting, and things that I care about Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:50:04 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Writing Awards, Sort Of by Margaret Franson http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/writing-awards-sort-of/#comment-1074 Margaret Franson Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:50:04 +0000 http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/?p=443#comment-1074 As a reader, I might be influenced to buy a book if it the dust jacket says it was written by an Edgar, Agatha, or other well-known award author. However, if it is some award that I have never heard of, I doubt it would have any influence. Hope that helps. Margaret As a reader, I might be influenced to buy a book if it the dust jacket says it was written by an Edgar, Agatha, or other well-known award author. However, if it is some award that I have never heard of, I doubt it would have any influence. Hope that helps.
Margaret

]]> Comment on Writing Awards, Sort Of by Mary Garrett http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/writing-awards-sort-of/#comment-1072 Mary Garrett Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:11:05 +0000 http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/?p=443#comment-1072 I'm with Sandy -- I tend to seek out books that I've heard about from sources I respect (and I love the page 99 test!) There are similar awards in storytelling, and paying to be considered for an award reminds me of the "Who's Who" directories and poetry anthologies "you are winner, and it will only cost you (or your parents) $59.99 to order the book you are in." I think personal appearances matter more. Our library often has panels for local authors. Elaine Viets' has tied her book signings in St. Louis in with local charities -- a much better use of time and buyers' funds . . . I’m with Sandy — I tend to seek out books that I’ve heard about from sources I respect (and I love the page 99 test!)
There are similar awards in storytelling, and paying to be considered for an award reminds me of the “Who’s Who” directories and poetry anthologies “you are winner, and it will only cost you (or your parents) $59.99 to order the book you are in.”
I think personal appearances matter more. Our library often has panels for local authors. Elaine Viets’ has tied her book signings in St. Louis in with local charities — a much better use of time and buyers’ funds . . .

]]> Comment on Writing Awards, Sort Of by Sandy http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/writing-awards-sort-of/#comment-1070 Sandy Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:45:03 +0000 http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/?p=443#comment-1070 As far as I am concerned, those awards matter for naught. I read the fly leaf synopsis and can usually decide then and there if I will find the story of interest. If I am borderline making a decision, I will do the page 99 test. I say, "Save your money." As far as I am concerned, those awards matter for naught. I read the fly leaf synopsis and can usually decide then and there if I will find the story of interest. If I am borderline making a decision, I will do the page 99 test. I say, “Save your money.”

]]> Comment on About Blaize Clement by carol lucier http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1068 carol lucier Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:10:46 +0000 #comment-1068 read the newest 2009 book when it came out already waiting for another / keep them coming / the only bad thing i can say is i can't ask for one of your books as a christmas gift alas patience is a virtue they say read the newest 2009 book when it came out already waiting for another / keep them coming / the only bad thing i can say is i can’t ask for one of your books as a christmas gift alas patience is a virtue they say

]]> Comment on About Blaize Clement by Blaize Clement http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1065 Blaize Clement Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:06:58 +0000 #comment-1065 I wish that too, Sandy...the before Christmas part, that is. On the other hand, maybe it's good to relax after all the stress of the holidays with Dixie. Take a day off, stay in your robe and slippers, make hot chocolate and bring a plate of cookies to the sofa along with RAINING CAT SITTERS AND DOGS. I wish that too, Sandy…the before Christmas part, that is. On the other hand, maybe it’s good to relax after all the stress of the holidays with Dixie. Take a day off, stay in your robe and slippers, make hot chocolate and bring a plate of cookies to the sofa along with RAINING CAT SITTERS AND DOGS.

]]> Comment on About Blaize Clement by Sandy http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1064 Sandy Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:20:32 +0000 #comment-1064 Well, you have answered the question I was wondering about yesterday. I was thinking I needed a Dixie Hemingway fix and was debating how long I could wait before asking when the next publication would happen. Too bad the powers that be can't make this take place a month earlier so we would have a new book for Christmas presents and/or stocking stuffers. Oh well . . life goes on. Well, you have answered the question I was wondering about yesterday. I was thinking I needed a Dixie Hemingway fix and was debating how long I could wait before asking when the next publication would happen.
Too bad the powers that be can’t make this take place a
month earlier so we would have a new book for Christmas presents and/or stocking stuffers. Oh well . . life goes on.

]]> Comment on Is American Literature Insular? by uninvoked http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/is-american-literature-insular/#comment-1063 uninvoked Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:33:24 +0000 http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/?p=440#comment-1063 It's not limited to stories either. I listened to a song in spanish so beautiful I took it to a friend and begged her to translate it for me. It didn't disappoint either. It was what an American would call a fan letter, but what he said was basically a love song to the collector of music. It was just so beautiful, all the words positively danced together. It made me realize just how empty we are in some ways. I almost wish I could move to a different country for a few months just to soak up the language and take it home. It’s not limited to stories either. I listened to a song in spanish so beautiful I took it to a friend and begged her to translate it for me. It didn’t disappoint either. It was what an American would call a fan letter, but what he said was basically a love song to the collector of music.

It was just so beautiful, all the words positively danced together. It made me realize just how empty we are in some ways. I almost wish I could move to a different country for a few months just to soak up the language and take it home.

]]> Comment on About Blaize Clement by Blaize Clement http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1062 Blaize Clement Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:26:56 +0000 #comment-1062 Thanks, Robin! The fifth book, RAINING CAT SITTERS AND DOGS, will be out in January, so read fast. You can find the first chapter on my website. Thanks, Robin! The fifth book, RAINING CAT SITTERS AND DOGS, will be out in January, so read fast. You can find the first chapter on my website.

]]> Comment on About Blaize Clement by Robin Bailey http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1061 Robin Bailey Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:01:41 +0000 #comment-1061 I have just discovered your books. I am currently reading Curiousity killed the Cat Sitter and I am quite impressed. I love it when I come across a writer who captures my attention and my heart. Good job. I've literally read thousands and thousands of books and yours are great. I can't wait to hunt down your other books. Keep them coming, please. I have just discovered your books. I am currently reading Curiousity killed the Cat Sitter and I am quite impressed. I love it when I come across a writer who captures my attention and my heart. Good job. I’ve literally read thousands and thousands of books and yours are great. I can’t wait to hunt down your other books. Keep them coming, please.

]]> Comment on New Rules For Blog Reviewers by Blaize http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/new-rules-for-blog-reviewers/#comment-1060 Blaize Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:08:04 +0000 http://dixiehemingway.wordpress.com/?p=436#comment-1060 Amen, Mary! I'm currently reading Margaret Atwood's latest -- I paid for it -- and like her other dystopic novels, it seems creepily true of where we're headed if we don't get a grip on what is and what is not important in life. Even Rod Serling wouldn't have imagined some of our silliness. Amen, Mary! I’m currently reading Margaret Atwood’s latest — I paid for it — and like her other dystopic novels, it seems creepily true of where we’re headed if we don’t get a grip on what is and what is not important in life. Even Rod Serling wouldn’t have imagined some of our silliness.

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