tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post3534499101832457312..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Nevada Barr at The Poisoned PenLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-79915906659645866882009-10-02T07:18:21.325-05:002009-10-02T07:18:21.325-05:00You're welcome, Pat. I don't know that Ne...You're welcome, Pat. I don't know that Nevada Barr is interested in the murders themselves, but how the murderers cope with the fact that they've killed after the fact, when these aren't serial killers, but people who often killed just that one time, and, usually family members. How do they go on living with themselves, and how do they deal with it?Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-54211429778068470712009-10-01T22:01:09.468-05:002009-10-01T22:01:09.468-05:00Wonderful report on a great evening. Funny -- look...Wonderful report on a great evening. Funny -- looking at Nevada Barr's photo, I would never suspect her of being interested in horrific murders! I'm familiar with the Anne Perry story but will never understand it. Great photo,too, Lesa! Thanks for this intriguing post.<br />Pat BrowningAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-84831958635317381572009-10-01T20:27:55.255-05:002009-10-01T20:27:55.255-05:00John,
If you're looking at Wikipedia, search...John, <br /><br />If you're looking at Wikipedia, search Parker-Hulme Murder. Or, you can Google Juliet Hulme, and it will take you to that site. That article in Wikipedia mentions the name change to Anne Perry. And, Barbara Parker said Perry acts as if it happened to someone else. This topic comes up on DorothyL so frequently when people didn't know about it, that Anne Perry's background has become a forbidden topic of discussion on that board.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-79147785287232096622009-10-01T16:34:31.980-05:002009-10-01T16:34:31.980-05:00There is nothing in Anne Perry's bio on Wikipe...There is nothing in Anne Perry's bio on Wikipedia that mentions a NZ upbringing, murder, and change of name. What's up? John McEvoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-59710903932288946742009-10-01T11:03:42.032-05:002009-10-01T11:03:42.032-05:00Ingrid, I'll be interested to hear what you th...Ingrid, I'll be interested to hear what you think if you get around to reading 13 1/2. I thought it was terrific.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-41889620022273496862009-10-01T11:02:11.446-05:002009-10-01T11:02:11.446-05:00Yes, Nevada Barr mentioned her cameo in Ken Burns,...Yes, Nevada Barr mentioned her cameo in Ken Burns, but she told us it was going to be on the night we were at the bookstore, so I never even bothered to look.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-37938863704553576862009-10-01T11:01:20.134-05:002009-10-01T11:01:20.134-05:00Hi Diane,
Thanks! I was pleased with the picture...Hi Diane,<br /><br />Thanks! I was pleased with the picture. I've been having problems lately with getting people to take close enough pictures. This one turned out OK.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-13307614591314653972009-10-01T10:53:19.178-05:002009-10-01T10:53:19.178-05:00What a wonderful post! Thank you so much for shar...What a wonderful post! Thank you so much for sharing your evening with Nevada Barr. This was a fascinating glimpse into the mind of an author. And I had no idea that she's also a painter - what an amazing talent.<br /><br />I wasn't going to read 13 1/2 after reading your initial review, it just seemed too dark for my taste, but after reading this post and knowing a little bit more about how Nevada came to write it, I'm curious enough to give it a try.<br /><br />Thanks Lesa!Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-85400819263953412202009-10-01T10:41:34.745-05:002009-10-01T10:41:34.745-05:00Nevada had a cameo in the Ken Burns national park ...Nevada had a cameo in the Ken Burns national park program last night - it was so short it was over before I registered that it was her.CindyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161939737925672110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-85918372098217602092009-10-01T10:26:07.815-05:002009-10-01T10:26:07.815-05:00Fabulous post; the book sounds thrilling and what ...Fabulous post; the book sounds thrilling and what a great photo of you both. Thanks so much for this post...very fun indeed.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-47074290758294349872009-10-01T09:23:30.043-05:002009-10-01T09:23:30.043-05:00Hi Kaye - It is interesting to see how an author t...Hi Kaye - It is interesting to see how an author thinks, isn't it. Thanks!<br /><br />Kay - I hope you do get back to Phoenix. We might be able to get together again at the Poisoned Pen.<br /><br />OdysseySeaGlass - Thanks for the comment. Sea Glass is gorgeous, isn't it. <br /><br />You're welcome, Jen! It was fun. And, I really enjoy sharing the author appearances.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-45341137043940181542009-10-01T09:20:27.558-05:002009-10-01T09:20:27.558-05:00Sorry I'm late this morning, everyone. Slept i...Sorry I'm late this morning, everyone. Slept in. Furloughed today and it's our 26th wedding anniversary. <br /><br />Elizabeth - 13 1/2 is the only book that deals with the aftermath, so that's the one you'd want to read if you're interested in that idea.<br /><br />Caite - I agree with you. She was different than I expected, "in a good way." She was so relaxed and funny. I didn't expect that.<br /><br />Thank you, Molly! If you want to read an Anna Pigeon, my favorite was Firestorm, and I think you could read that without knowing her background.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-71058634678945799712009-10-01T08:39:28.949-05:002009-10-01T08:39:28.949-05:00Very fun Lesa! Nevada sounds like a wonderful per...Very fun Lesa! Nevada sounds like a wonderful person. Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us.Jen Forbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13325129568512353951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-36830586126764923092009-10-01T07:27:14.782-05:002009-10-01T07:27:14.782-05:00Sea Glass? You bet!Sea Glass? You bet!OdysseySeaGlasshttp://www.odysseyseaglass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-87282311658103086962009-10-01T07:16:48.801-05:002009-10-01T07:16:48.801-05:00Thanks for the great report, Lesa. I've loved...Thanks for the great report, Lesa. I've loved Nevada Barr's books since the beginning with TRACK OF THE CAT. I think I might be a couple behind now. Look forward to this stand alone book and am hearing some really good things about it. Loved the philosophies talked about and the thoughts on redemption. I knew the story about Anne Perry (another favorite author of mine) and have seen the movie. Interesting stuff.<br /><br />Again, great post. I'm hoping we can get back to Phoenix next year and I can attend another author visit or two at the Poisoned Pen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-66596768920064391662009-10-01T07:16:02.287-05:002009-10-01T07:16:02.287-05:00Wonderful, wonderful post. I enjoyed it tremendous...Wonderful, wonderful post. I enjoyed it tremendously. It's so interesting to see how an author thinks and what makes them tick.Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-90494313049115090682009-10-01T06:50:10.496-05:002009-10-01T06:50:10.496-05:00I just LOVE these author visit posts --- you write...I just LOVE these author visit posts --- you write in such detail I truly feel like I am there. Someday I hope to visit the Poisoned Pen.<br /><br />There are so many golden nuggets from the author - but I think I enjoyed hearing the basis of the title, 13 1/2, best.<br /><br />I have heard such wonderful things about Nevada Barr, but I have yet to read one of her mysteries. Do you have a suggestion for a great one to read first?Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-74123234937272687172009-10-01T06:26:17.017-05:002009-10-01T06:26:17.017-05:00wonderful post!
I have read several of the Anna Pi...wonderful post!<br />I have read several of the Anna Pigeon series and love them, but I certainly don't mind a break in a series for a standalone book...and this sounds like a very interesting standalone.<br />I must say, Ms. Barr is a little different than I might have expected from reading her books. But then I guess authors often are. <br />Different in a good way though..lolcaitehttp://caitesdayatthebeach.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-67292581349191130922009-10-01T04:43:48.975-05:002009-10-01T04:43:48.975-05:00Thanks for the report from the bookstore...I felt ...Thanks for the report from the bookstore...I felt like I was there!<br /><br />The aftermath of murder for a murderer is an intriguing thought. With cozies, you never get to go very far with your killer--they're revealed at the end of the book. I'll have to read her books and see how Nevada explores this idea.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com