tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post1270426913321397277..comments2024-03-29T07:15:33.972-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Ron Corbett, an ice-fishing hut, & a murder on RAGGED LAKEJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49765300924899152018-05-15T21:42:56.145-04:002018-05-15T21:42:56.145-04:00Nevada Barr country. My mom and I took a trip ther...Nevada Barr country. My mom and I took a trip there after reading her books. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09405057318844899062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11668664702618861842018-05-15T18:27:35.468-04:002018-05-15T18:27:35.468-04:00Thanks for the tips Ron.Thanks for the tips Ron.Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57436080106095461422018-05-15T17:14:06.087-04:002018-05-15T17:14:06.087-04:00Another author. My husband absolutely loves Ross T...Another author. My husband absolutely loves Ross Thomas.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-581006064334086302018-05-15T17:13:28.012-04:002018-05-15T17:13:28.012-04:00Hi Jay,
The first book I read by John D. MacDonal...Hi Jay, <br />The first book I read by John D. MacDonald was not a Travis McGee mystery, although the McGee stories are probably his most popular books. The book I read was Dead Low Tide, which would be an early one for him, although I would recommend it. <br />If you're looking for a good McGee mystery, I would recommend The Turquoise Lament. It has everything you would hope to find in a good John D. MacDonald story. <br />I'd like to thank Hallie for giving me the chance to guest-blog today. A lot of fun, and some really great comments. <br />Best,<br />Ron Ron Corbetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245773416885424402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64267696381736140912018-05-15T16:06:12.762-04:002018-05-15T16:06:12.762-04:00I love how the comments here can remind me of diff...I love how the comments here can remind me of different authors and their series.<br /><br />Like Hallie, I haven't read any John D. MacDonald but given how everyone raves I probably should get on the ball and check out some of his work. Any suggestions for a first book to start with?<br /><br />Also, Hallie's mention of Nancy Pickard reminded me how much I miss her Jenny Cain series.Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15028989048193773922018-05-15T15:55:23.036-04:002018-05-15T15:55:23.036-04:00Oh, Ragged Lake sounds like an amazing read. For ...Oh, Ragged Lake sounds like an amazing read. For some reason I'm drawn to ice-covered water settings. Allen Eskens' The Deep Dark Descending was one of my favorite books last year. So, I've now added Ragged Lake to my Kindle. Thanks for being here today, Ron, and talking about your book.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3919029669024294812018-05-15T14:31:49.188-04:002018-05-15T14:31:49.188-04:00You've got to put that in a book.You've got to put that in a book.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16904905825220287152018-05-15T14:30:55.756-04:002018-05-15T14:30:55.756-04:00I have only one piece of advice: DO NOT KILL YOUR ...I have only one piece of advice: DO NOT KILL YOUR MAIN CHARACTER There's LOT more stories in him.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20616441719444582572018-05-15T14:29:42.606-04:002018-05-15T14:29:42.606-04:00In this day of terrorists, I'm not sure train ...In this day of terrorists, I'm not sure train stations even have lockers any more.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5249849346094586962018-05-15T14:29:01.990-04:002018-05-15T14:29:01.990-04:00Coral, really?!? It's so hard to imagine writi...Coral, really?!? It's so hard to imagine writing on a typewriter... and yet everyone did it.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29204250312410371222018-05-15T14:07:06.890-04:002018-05-15T14:07:06.890-04:00Hi Pat,
I know what you mean about the town on th...Hi Pat, <br />I know what you mean about the town on the frozen lake. The same thing happens every year in Ottawa, where I live, on a bay in the river. A few years back, in Lake Ontario I think it was, the ice melted early and the ice fishermen had to be rescued by police. The lead on the news story was that several of the fishermen didn't want to be rescued, because the fishing was good. Ron Corbetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245773416885424402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87693178836822779752018-05-15T13:36:05.516-04:002018-05-15T13:36:05.516-04:00Our little lake was a town in wintertime when we l...Our little lake was a town in wintertime when we lived in Minnesota. Fish houses and pickup trucks! I'm going to take advantage of that Kindle deal Ron! I have been blessed with discovering new-to-me Canadian writers quite a bit this past year. I am delighted to add you to my list.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54924174273036106132018-05-15T13:32:37.166-04:002018-05-15T13:32:37.166-04:00I haven't driven on the Trace in years but I r...I haven't driven on the Trace in years but I remember it was gorgeous.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76168159835233384662018-05-15T13:02:12.775-04:002018-05-15T13:02:12.775-04:00Congratulations, Ron. My brother is an ice fisherm...Congratulations, Ron. My brother is an ice fisherman, and I've walked out to where he and the boys fish on their frozen lake in MA, so I absolutely understand how three flashes of light in the frozen nowhere could kick off a story. Brilliant! Also, I'm a huge Travis McGee fan, so I loved that you referenced him. Looking forward to reading Ragged Lake.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64337058562522186152018-05-15T12:57:05.660-04:002018-05-15T12:57:05.660-04:00Ingrid,
Yes, I am planning on extending the serie...Ingrid, <br />Yes, I am planning on extending the series beyond the initial three books. I was even hesitant to call it a trilogy, although it will wrap up the stories of Sean Morrissey and Cambino Cortez, two of the characters in Ragged Lake. Both of these characters play a much larger role in the sequel. <br />I like the character of Frank Yakabuski and want to keep him around for a while. Ron Corbetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245773416885424402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18603746204148878662018-05-15T12:46:27.218-04:002018-05-15T12:46:27.218-04:00Coralee, that is so cool that you've seen MacD...Coralee, that is so cool that you've seen MacDonald's manuscripts! And now looking forward to meeting his grandchildren at B'con!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20191622744162687312018-05-15T12:41:57.084-04:002018-05-15T12:41:57.084-04:00RAGGED LAKE sounds terrific, Ron! I love reading ...RAGGED LAKE sounds terrific, Ron! I love reading "murder where the weather can kill you" books, especially if I'm curled up on the couch under a blanket! Do you have a plan for the series beyond book three? I know that you may not know from a publishing standpoint, but have you given it much thought it terms of story arcs?Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21768919029165227932018-05-15T12:41:06.891-04:002018-05-15T12:41:06.891-04:00When I was in college, I temporarily commuted by t...When I was in college, I temporarily commuted by train. One day when I returned home, I read in the afternoon newspaper that a dismembered female body had been found in a locker at the train station that morning, after I took off for school. The victim was from Canada, Quebec, I believe. I don't recall if the mystery of her death was ever solved. (But what a great way to use a train station locker!)<br /><br />Gee, Ron, thanks for giving me more books to read! Fortunately, I'll soon have more time. And congratulations, too!<br /><br />DebRo Deb Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650858888197217258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58786144116578472692018-05-15T12:37:20.357-04:002018-05-15T12:37:20.357-04:00John D. MacDonald, the man with the red hot typewr...John D. MacDonald, the man with the red hot typewriter, according to his biographer. I am the lucky person to have read his manuscripts (housed at the University of Florida in Gainesville. What impressed me was there were so few strike overs, or white outs. The words seemed to flow from his brain out the fingers and onto the pages. Amazing. Another plug for Bouchercon St. Pete., his grand children will be there!<br /><br />I once got off the bus in Pendleton OR and walked a bit to stretch my legs. The town was so quiet for a mill town. This would make a perfect setting for some thing like Bad Day at Black Rock, I thought. <br /><br />oh, and yes, I will be reading Ragged lake very soon. My kindle tablet arrives today!Coralee Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691335135691119400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65569373704555933142018-05-15T12:20:46.853-04:002018-05-15T12:20:46.853-04:00I adore John D. MacDonald. I've read all the b...I adore John D. MacDonald. I've read all the books but it's been years, so thanks for the reminder, Ron. And I still can't go to Florida without getting little Travis McGee snippets in my head! <br /><br />Now I'm off to buy Ragged Lake!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12583465465990018252018-05-15T12:18:27.431-04:002018-05-15T12:18:27.431-04:00Hi Ron, and welcome! I am inspired by place as wel...Hi Ron, and welcome! I am inspired by place as well. Wherever I go and whatever I do, I am running descriptions in my head. If I weren't a writer, I think that might be considered certifiable:-)Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10164728693506665072018-05-15T12:15:08.223-04:002018-05-15T12:15:08.223-04:00Thanks for the Kindle tip, Ann!
Thanks for the Kindle tip, Ann!<br />Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88777093937177110712018-05-15T10:42:55.636-04:002018-05-15T10:42:55.636-04:00Hallie, that would be perfect.
Flora, my work her...Hallie, that would be perfect.<br /><br />Flora, my work here is done. =)<br /><br />Mary/LizLiz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19582938520903135022018-05-15T09:16:10.988-04:002018-05-15T09:16:10.988-04:00The sequel to Ragged Lake opens with a body being ...The sequel to Ragged Lake opens with a body being found tied to a fence at a children's sports field. The field is on the north shore of a great river, atop an escarpment. Trying to combine desolate with unexpected. Ron Corbetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245773416885424402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69994313758618900202018-05-15T09:10:53.775-04:002018-05-15T09:10:53.775-04:00Some of our sites were right next to roads--right ...Some of our sites were right next to roads--right out in the open, but we would open excavation units, excavate deep prehistoric storage pits or earth ovens, for example, covering with tarps at the end of the work day. There was always the tiniest thought before the tarps were pulled back the next morning--'what if?'Flora Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289148096894506235noreply@blogger.com