tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post5994024535295030371..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Guest Blogger, Julie HyzyLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-5796473274489130702010-01-06T13:09:26.953-06:002010-01-06T13:09:26.953-06:00Very good, Linkmeister. I'm glad you were able...Very good, Linkmeister. I'm glad you were able to place holds on Julie's books. You're right. I read The Mouse That Roared books years ago, and they were terrific.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-59577450051612496962010-01-06T12:45:42.769-06:002010-01-06T12:45:42.769-06:00Oh by the way, I have now placed requests for Ms. ...Oh by the way, I have now placed requests for Ms. Hyzy's first two books at my local lending library.Linkmeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576347754628145004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-74454435757759732762010-01-06T12:44:17.903-06:002010-01-06T12:44:17.903-06:00Lesa, I grant that Ambassador of Artichokes was we...Lesa, I grant that Ambassador of Artichokes was weak. ;)<br /><br />If readers want a taste of the Cold War as satirized by a genius, <i>The Mouse That Roared</i> and its sequels is absolutely hilarious.<br /><br />Kitchen Cabinet may have been trademarked by Harry Truman or his followers.Linkmeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576347754628145004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-7639370456691537822010-01-06T07:49:41.893-06:002010-01-06T07:49:41.893-06:00Hi Hank,
Like you, I kept trying to come up with ...Hi Hank,<br /><br />Like you, I kept trying to come up with ideas for Julie's new books. I like Kitchen Cabinet, or something with that! Very nice. I'm going to see if I can find Julie's book over the weekend. I didn't find a copy here last week.<br />Thanks for stopping by!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-78544230726933223552010-01-05T22:40:17.227-06:002010-01-05T22:40:17.227-06:00SO late to the party--but yay, Julie. (And Hi Lesa...SO late to the party--but yay, Julie. (And Hi Lesa!) Julie, your books are truly...what can I say: They are classy, smart, witty, intelligent, thoughtful, clever and laugh out loud funny. Congratulations. I'm a huge fan. <br />And I'm now obsessed with a title for you. There's got to be something about Kitchen Cabinet, doesn't there?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-73675266907730831372010-01-05T20:04:02.868-06:002010-01-05T20:04:02.868-06:00Oh, I like that Pinot Grand Fenwick, Linkmeister. ...Oh, I like that Pinot Grand Fenwick, Linkmeister. Funny!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-15151709141459499332010-01-05T19:50:44.716-06:002010-01-05T19:50:44.716-06:00Ambassador of Artichokes? Served with Pinot Grand...Ambassador of Artichokes? Served with Pinot Grand Fenwick, if you want to give Leonard Wibberley a nod.Linkmeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576347754628145004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-45238698816483760602010-01-05T16:09:58.758-06:002010-01-05T16:09:58.758-06:00I'm with Peter. I like Secretary of Steak as ...I'm with Peter. I like Secretary of Steak as well. <br /><br />Thank you, Ingrid and Julie. I really enjoy hosting authors, and pushing people to try new books!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-6253315844194388192010-01-05T15:37:56.983-06:002010-01-05T15:37:56.983-06:00Hey Peter! I swear, Secretary of Steak will be the...Hey Peter! I swear, Secretary of Steak will be the next title after Buffalo West Wing. Fingers crossed they let me keep it! ;-)<br /><br />Ingrid, thanks for the congrats! Lesa is amazing, isn't she? That's why I love this blog. <br /><br />JulieJulie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-4716579804159174282010-01-05T15:23:35.746-06:002010-01-05T15:23:35.746-06:00Congratulations on your new release. I hadn't...Congratulations on your new release. I hadn't heard of this series, but it's on my TBR list now - it sounds wonderful! Leave it to Lesa to bring great new books to my attention.Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-76006580509741512512010-01-05T14:34:37.055-06:002010-01-05T14:34:37.055-06:00It's a hell of a title.
(Er, do I get a vote?...It's a hell of a title.<br /><br />(Er, do I get a vote?)<br /> ================ <br /> Detectives Beyond Borders<br />"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"<br /> <a href="http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/</a>Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-42216434853656109232010-01-05T14:26:37.372-06:002010-01-05T14:26:37.372-06:00Julie,
Thanks for stopping by during the day, and...Julie,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by during the day, and correcting my error, when I answered the question. She definitely needs to start with the first book in the series!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-89533580957545850222010-01-05T13:51:40.664-06:002010-01-05T13:51:40.664-06:00LOL, Cleo, I love Secretary of Steak, too ;-) Than...LOL, Cleo, I love Secretary of Steak, too ;-) Thanks so much for sharing these rebroadcast times. Totally worth watching!<br />;-)<br /><br />JulieJulie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-28445904778241646362010-01-05T10:58:02.903-06:002010-01-05T10:58:02.903-06:00Julie - Your White House Chef series is so much fu...Julie - Your White House Chef series is so much fun and so well researched. I can't wait to dig into your latest! For anyone who wants to take up Julie's suggestion and watch the real "First Chef" in action, the Food Network will be re-broadcasting their special White House Iron Chef on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - here's the sked...<br /><br />Jan 7 - 8 PM ET/PT<br />Jan 8 - 12 AM ET/PT<br />Jan 9 - 4 PM ET/PT<br /><br />(Love the Secretary of Steak suggestion for your next book! Buffalo West Wing had me ROTFL - now I can't wait for next Jan!) <br /><br />Congrats again!<br />~ CleoCleo Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557517506340986862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-4706157759473363232010-01-05T09:41:10.956-06:002010-01-05T09:41:10.956-06:00Hey, Diane! So nice to see you here! Thanks so muc...Hey, Diane! So nice to see you here! Thanks so much.<br /><br />JulieJulie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-46785257040181018612010-01-05T08:51:23.828-06:002010-01-05T08:51:23.828-06:00Julie, I can't wait to read your latest! Dian...Julie, I can't wait to read your latest! DianeKoffeeBeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337087732058890193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-186702051123598552010-01-05T08:37:03.552-06:002010-01-05T08:37:03.552-06:00Hey Elizabeth (Blog-buddy!) Absolutely - the polit...Hey Elizabeth (Blog-buddy!) Absolutely - the politics of the kitchen are - to me - way more fun for me than the real politics. I try to stay away from Dem versus Republican. But the threats to national security are always fair game...<br /><br />Mason - Thanks so much! I'm so happy to know you enjoy the books!<br /><br />Avery - oh man, you've just given me my first big laugh of the day. Great suggestions! I love them!Julie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-832414218953660942010-01-05T08:34:00.994-06:002010-01-05T08:34:00.994-06:00Hi Michele - Thanks for stopping by and for your q...Hi Michele - Thanks for stopping by and for your question. I would suggest you start with State of the Onion, which introduces Ollie and (although we kinda know part of the end because the series continues...) it focuses on her quest to become the Executive Chef.Julie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-28897596889481451012010-01-05T08:31:16.017-06:002010-01-05T08:31:16.017-06:00Avery, I always enjoy highlighting authors. And, ...Avery, I always enjoy highlighting authors. And, it's a pleasure to allow someone else to do the blogging work once in a while. (smile) I've been waiting for Julie!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-49947229640142804322010-01-05T08:30:29.210-06:002010-01-05T08:30:29.210-06:00Thanks for stopping by, Mason. I'm looking fo...Thanks for stopping by, Mason. I'm looking forward to it as well.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-53746622829711752972010-01-05T08:28:09.414-06:002010-01-05T08:28:09.414-06:00Julie, you know I adore you and your work. Lesa, ...Julie, you know I adore you and your work. Lesa, thanks for spotlighting our pal today! RE: a title. Hmmm. The garden is definitely in the forefront of my mind, after Iron Chef. Digging Washington Dirt? I know, too long. Digging DC Dirt? Stakes of the Economy? Staked Out? Political Potato Soup. Okay, they're all bad and not worth a Hill of Beans, but perhaps they'll get your brain ticking. Best of luck!<br /><br />AveryDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-85654564208053924682010-01-05T08:24:13.959-06:002010-01-05T08:24:13.959-06:00Congratulations on the release of "Eggsecutiv...Congratulations on the release of "Eggsecutive Orders" today. Ollie is a wonderful character. Couldn't put the other books down, I'm sure this one will be the same way. Looking forward to it.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-38333071670424109382010-01-05T08:23:53.283-06:002010-01-05T08:23:53.283-06:00Welcome, Michele! I'm glad you found your way...Welcome, Michele! I'm glad you found your way here, and, I hope you come back often. <br /><br />I'm not Julie, but, until she comes back, I'd say, start with "Hail to the Chef." You'll get to know Ollie, her relationships, and the people she works with.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-47823364322146677252010-01-05T08:22:04.334-06:002010-01-05T08:22:04.334-06:00Oh, Elizabeth, I definitely agree with you! I'...Oh, Elizabeth, I definitely agree with you! I'd rather be thinking about the White House kitchen than politics. It's a shame. I was a political junkie, but I'm so turned off by it in the last year that I try not to listen. But, Julie makes the White House interesting!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-24512840077309397352010-01-05T08:08:25.964-06:002010-01-05T08:08:25.964-06:00Thanks for the interesting post on your latest and...Thanks for the interesting post on your latest and next books. I only recently became familiar with your series and can see how much fun you have playing with words. And now I've found this great book review site as well! Wonderful times to be a mystery writer. Julie, should I start with 'Hail to the Chef' or just read them in any order?<br /><br />Michele<br /><a href="http://southerncitymysteries.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">SouthernCityMysteries</a>JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.com