tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post7203314390424860253..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Mary Kennedy, Guest BloggerLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-4068184847589935542011-01-18T19:16:20.831-06:002011-01-18T19:16:20.831-06:00Moonsword,
I'm with you. I always like to he...Moonsword,<br /><br />I'm with you. I always like to hear about the background of a mystery. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-53244785641077545202011-01-18T17:11:42.580-06:002011-01-18T17:11:42.580-06:00Thank you for the background on the book. It's...Thank you for the background on the book. It's always nice to peek into the process of writing a great mystery.moonswordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11018438325119509873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-88113619126305180612011-01-15T15:07:39.228-06:002011-01-15T15:07:39.228-06:00It's one of my greatest joys, Kay, bringing au...It's one of my greatest joys, Kay, bringing authors and books to the attention of readers. Love it! Congratulations!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-50854096888388901182011-01-15T14:15:12.377-06:002011-01-15T14:15:12.377-06:00Thanks so much, Mary, for writing STAY TUNED and o...Thanks so much, Mary, for writing STAY TUNED and offering a giveaway. Also, thanks Lesa for always bringing new authors and books to our attention!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-75329284751653058262011-01-15T09:03:50.081-06:002011-01-15T09:03:50.081-06:00Congratulations, Kay! You won Mary's book, an...Congratulations, Kay! You won Mary's book, and I'll send her your email address!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-64500903254424753512011-01-14T17:26:30.327-06:002011-01-14T17:26:30.327-06:00It's a great bookstore and Joanne, the owner, ...It's a great bookstore and Joanne, the owner, is a wonderful friend to writers. Lots of familiar names do signings there, Elaine Viets, etc. Dr. Mary Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830775228121609168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-82728635507683126992011-01-14T16:17:23.579-06:002011-01-14T16:17:23.579-06:00I think that if I made it to Murder on the Beach, ...I think that if I made it to Murder on the Beach, the rest of my time in the area would be spent with my nose in a book.<br /><br />Kari<br />gkw9000 [at] gmail.comKari Wainwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142494074566856696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-45845032853675110262011-01-14T15:55:48.224-06:002011-01-14T15:55:48.224-06:00The research trips to Florida would be wonderful, ...The research trips to Florida would be wonderful, South Beach and Lincoln Road. Reading about these areas is nostalgic and the beauty and architecture appeals to me. The beach setting is an added bonus. I will be reading this book and I know it will be enjoyable. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)comtravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-55215986804270900372011-01-14T15:50:09.152-06:002011-01-14T15:50:09.152-06:00Your series sounds delightful and unique. Oh, to b...Your series sounds delightful and unique. Oh, to be at the beach which is my favorite place to read and relax. best wishes. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)competitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326383614079568432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-78488957454795755542011-01-14T15:15:31.293-06:002011-01-14T15:15:31.293-06:00Bev, you are right, it was definitely play! I alwa...Bev, you are right, it was definitely play! I always rent an oceanfront condo in Ft. Lauderdale for a couple of weeks each winter (I've rented the same one, for the last dozen or so years.) I keep telling myself that I'm going to explore the beautiful Ft. Lauderdale area, so many lovely parks, fabulous restaurants and boat tours, wonderful shops along Las Olas, etc, but I'm like a pet rock. Put me down on the beach and I tend to stay there! Doing research was good for me, because it really did make me drive into Miami, explore the shops on Lincoln Road, take a peek at the glam hotels lining Ocean Drive, stop for coffee at a trendy spot in South Beach, etc. There's a great mystery book store in Delray called Murder on the Beach, some of you probably know it. Dr. Mary Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830775228121609168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-1471479131464050772011-01-14T14:27:06.920-06:002011-01-14T14:27:06.920-06:00This sounds like a fun series and I would definite...This sounds like a fun series and I would definitely like to try one of the books. Your research sounds more like play than work, but heck, what's wrong with that.<br /><br />boogiebev@hotmail.comBev Stephansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-4469780890980433052011-01-14T13:59:28.112-06:002011-01-14T13:59:28.112-06:00I bet you can do it, Linda. There has got to be a ...I bet you can do it, Linda. There has got to be a way. Don't forget, dystopian fiction is really hot (omg, I sound like Paris Hilton, sorry about that)so maybe you could take a real city and just set it a couple of thousand years into the future. Someplace fabulous with a beach, of course. Drinks with umbrellas, cabana boys, that sort of thing. Dr. Mary Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830775228121609168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-30383542449986207722011-01-14T13:31:57.529-06:002011-01-14T13:31:57.529-06:00Hi Mary - you know I've read all three Maggie&...Hi Mary - you know I've read all three Maggie's and loved every one. This post started me thinking I should pick a place I want to go and figure out how to make it research but I'm toying with an idea for a fantasy/sci fi set in another world. Hmmm. Might be tricky.Linda Leszczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15117080878321152684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-18879243825678046752011-01-14T13:15:11.340-06:002011-01-14T13:15:11.340-06:00Speaking of series, I hope everyone has read DELIC...Speaking of series, I hope everyone has read DELICIOUS AND SUSPICIOUS in Riley Adam's Memphis Barbecue Mysteries. It got a fantastic review from PW and fabulous reviews on Goodreads. If you haven't read it, you are in for a real treat! I found it especially interesting because when I lived down in Kinston, NC, my next door neighbor owned one of the most famous barbecue restaurants on the east coast. People swung by Kinston, just to eat at his restaurant! Dr. Mary Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830775228121609168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-21214032234107249192011-01-14T13:00:43.015-06:002011-01-14T13:00:43.015-06:00Oooh, another series to add to my list. I'm d...Oooh, another series to add to my list. I'm definitely a series junkie because I just can't let go of characters after one book. Looking forward to reading this one!<br /><br />janezfan(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-8198700176079541132011-01-14T12:02:38.058-06:002011-01-14T12:02:38.058-06:00Love seeing you here, Mary! And I love your books....Love seeing you here, Mary! And I love your books...and the way you sacrifice yourself for your annual trip to Ft. Lauderdale each year for your research! :) Best wishes for the new release!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-42762137543864835312011-01-14T11:30:09.794-06:002011-01-14T11:30:09.794-06:00Thank you, Dru. I was afraid maybe the Florida Dep...Thank you, Dru. I was afraid maybe the Florida Department of Tourism wouldn't like that scene in the dingy trailer park in DEAD AIR, but I really needed it for the plot. It was the only Florida spot in the book that wasn't gorgeous...Karen,I would love to visit Tampa, that's one of the few cities I haven't visited! Who knows, maybe I'll do a book signing down there, or attend a conference. I love Florida, never miss an excuse to get down there. Dr. Mary Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830775228121609168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-17502895589077492502011-01-14T10:47:45.389-06:002011-01-14T10:47:45.389-06:00So, Dru doesn't need the book, but Karen would...So, Dru doesn't need the book, but Karen would like to win it. Keep those comments and email addresses coming if you want a chance to win Mary's latest book!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-60440767117970380002011-01-14T10:41:00.559-06:002011-01-14T10:41:00.559-06:00KEEP THE BEST AND TOSS THE REST! I love that - an...KEEP THE BEST AND TOSS THE REST! I love that - and it could be used in other areas, too. Your research sounds like so much fun. (If I were you I'd have to add visiting my son and family in the Tampa area.) I have Kate and Julie's latest books sitting here waiting to be read. Hopefully your book will join them - it sounds terrific and the series is now on my wish list!<br /><br />kpbarnett1941[at]aol[dot]comKaren Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635176445301771127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-4296245705609976712011-01-14T10:18:16.657-06:002011-01-14T10:18:16.657-06:00I've read all the books in this series, and I ...I've read all the books in this series, and I can see and feel the research that you did for these stories.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-43412943265139548232011-01-14T09:26:52.681-06:002011-01-14T09:26:52.681-06:00Julie, you've got to get back to the White Hou...Julie, you've got to get back to the White House. I can't wait to hear what Ollie is up to! I'm sure everyone knows about your terrific series, but if they don't, it's the White House Chef series. Intriguing plots, wonderful characters, it is a hoot! Dr. Mary Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830775228121609168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-26850997093347954582011-01-14T09:21:15.098-06:002011-01-14T09:21:15.098-06:00Thank you, Mary, for doing the blog today, and for...Thank you, Mary, for doing the blog today, and for stopping by during the day.<br /><br />Remember, everyone! If you leave your email address, one of you will be a winner of Mary's book. The winner will be selected tomorrow! Good luck!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-24282830337046375212011-01-14T09:13:19.240-06:002011-01-14T09:13:19.240-06:00I keep reading such wonderful things on GoodReads ...I keep reading such wonderful things on GoodReads about this series. I've love a chance to win one. Set in my home state, a cozy mystery - what more does one need or want? <br /><br />florida982002[at]yahoo.comKayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-20524641676576145292011-01-14T09:01:06.971-06:002011-01-14T09:01:06.971-06:00You're no slacker, Mary! Anyone who reads your...You're no slacker, Mary! Anyone who reads your books will know that right off. Writing what you know for Maggie's location and profession just gave you extra time to research for your plots and the excellence shines through! Keep 'em coming!<br />PS - Thanks for the mention! I hope to get back to the White House again this year. Fingers crossed!Julie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-24058747016845012322011-01-14T08:33:57.362-06:002011-01-14T08:33:57.362-06:00I'd think it would be hard to concentrate on y...I'd think it would be hard to concentrate on your rwriting while sitting near the beach! Just readingyour blog post cheered me up a bit-I have the first in the series and given how cold and ucky it is here (St.Louis) I think I may need to pull it out and go visit a warmer climate.<br />stclairck@gmail.com<br />Caryn in St.Louiscarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761365713102858135noreply@blogger.com