tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post2454968801200195260..comments2024-03-29T10:25:17.813-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Mary Higgins Clark Award Hoopla!Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28776578744168897622018-02-07T06:54:57.385-05:002018-02-07T06:54:57.385-05:00What Mia said about swearing and "nice."...What Mia said about swearing and "nice." <br />As the mother of two girls, I agree 100 percent.<br />Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724127668983231150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52309019992406558442018-02-02T11:28:12.110-05:002018-02-02T11:28:12.110-05:00great list. Thank you. I think I met many of you...great list. Thank you. I think I met many of you at Malice Domestic 2016 and Bouchercon 2017.<br /><br />Congratulations to everyone!<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32716227188037722002018-02-02T11:00:19.401-05:002018-02-02T11:00:19.401-05:00Thank you so much, Mia! And I never mind the swear...Thank you so much, Mia! And I never mind the swearing if there is a reason for it.Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53875561262042886482018-02-02T10:52:28.682-05:002018-02-02T10:52:28.682-05:00Thank you, Kathy! And I 100% agree with Lori's...Thank you, Kathy! And I 100% agree with Lori's comment. So true :) Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23500938735852174452018-02-02T10:51:02.390-05:002018-02-02T10:51:02.390-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64351448653728607292018-02-02T10:50:35.194-05:002018-02-02T10:50:35.194-05:00Thank you, Hank!Thank you, Hank!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23116657771748997092018-02-02T10:49:45.915-05:002018-02-02T10:49:45.915-05:00Lori, I want to see that list. That sounds fun!Lori, I want to see that list. That sounds fun!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53497201221607597622018-02-02T10:48:49.401-05:002018-02-02T10:48:49.401-05:00Thanks, Mark!Thanks, Mark!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67663524746168302902018-02-02T10:48:28.310-05:002018-02-02T10:48:28.310-05:00Thank you, Kristopher! Can't wait to see you i...Thank you, Kristopher! Can't wait to see you in April and congrats again on the Raven award!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56429688209735466532018-02-02T10:47:17.728-05:002018-02-02T10:47:17.728-05:00Thank you, Deborah!Thank you, Deborah!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49324775830243082302018-02-02T10:46:25.309-05:002018-02-02T10:46:25.309-05:00Lori, I realized the same thing when I went back t...Lori, I realized the same thing when I went back through the mss.<br /><br />Mary/LizLiz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1566718807428848612018-02-02T10:28:01.789-05:002018-02-02T10:28:01.789-05:00I just saw a thing going around FB with a list of ...I just saw a thing going around FB with a list of words to sub in for swears. Some of them are really funny. In fact, I had to go looking for some words like that for my next book, because one of the characters in it wouldn't say sh!t if she had a mouthful (as the saying goes). I had a lot of fun with it.Lori Rader-Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261322825057374362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48577272102284112432018-02-02T10:26:48.342-05:002018-02-02T10:26:48.342-05:00I think the "nice" part might be fungibl...I think the "nice" part might be fungible, since all three of my novels have been nominated for this award. Some of my gals have not been "nice." Thanks, Mia!Lori Rader-Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261322825057374362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68399522631287685562018-02-01T22:31:19.065-05:002018-02-01T22:31:19.065-05:00I don't find it realistic to have all your cha...I don't find it realistic to have all your characters NEVER swear (particularly if they're of a certain age group), but I do agree with using them judiciously. I'm going over my MS now, weighing which ones need to stay and which could easily be swapped out. There's at least one F-bomb I refuse to take out, but that's because my MC uses that word in a passive-aggressive move to antagonize someone. There's a reason for it.<br /><br />More than the swearing, the requirement I don't care for is the stipulation that the MC has to be a "nice" young woman. What does that even mean? And why? The need for women (IRL and in fiction) to be "nice" and "likeable" is, to put it mildly, really freakin' annoying.<br /><br />To end on a happier note, I loved Lori and Nadine's books, and picked up Hallie's at Bcon last year but haven't had a chance to read it yet. I should probably remedy that soon. Good luck, everyone!<br />Mia P. Manansalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769140102638604922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28883792698820583102018-02-01T22:15:13.102-05:002018-02-01T22:15:13.102-05:00Thanks, Kathy! We all do get to win---the nominati...Thanks, Kathy! We all do get to win---the nomination is the real prize. It comes with new friends.Lori Rader-Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261322825057374362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16735778686138497582018-02-01T22:13:52.201-05:002018-02-01T22:13:52.201-05:00I like that you would have said we HAD used the wo...I like that you would have said we HAD used the words. Makes me feel a little naughty. Don't tell Mary.Lori Rader-Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261322825057374362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69122100486925454712018-02-01T22:11:57.504-05:002018-02-01T22:11:57.504-05:00But also when you notice the LACK of them. Say, in...But also when you notice the LACK of them. Say, in realist police procedurals... those guys are pretty well known for the language. Lori Rader-Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261322825057374362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38345299863351193782018-02-01T21:08:20.293-05:002018-02-01T21:08:20.293-05:00I remember your speech when you won. So classy!I remember your speech when you won. So classy!Ellen Crosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680153118671932692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58537816804692221772018-02-01T19:18:52.443-05:002018-02-01T19:18:52.443-05:00Kathy, going to look at it now...Kathy, going to look at it now...Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65092041438375905322018-02-01T19:11:30.070-05:002018-02-01T19:11:30.070-05:00I remember your acceptance speech when you won. To...I remember your acceptance speech when you won. Totally classy. Ellen Crosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680153118671932692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18243439650857512082018-02-01T18:30:58.219-05:002018-02-01T18:30:58.219-05:00Lori's and Hallie's books were two of my f...Lori's and Hallie's books were two of my favorites from last year's reading, both so worthy of this award. In reading about the other nominated authors and their books, I can say that I'm glad I don't have to make the decision on who receives the award. Ellen, Carol, and Nadine, I have put your books on my TBR list. I wish you each could win.<br /><br />Hallie, have you seen my current profile pic on FB? It's of me as a little girl with my Littlest Angel doll, whose eye has gone wonky. People keep commenting on how creepy she is, but to me she was a sweet, precious doll. Poor thing, she's the one I cut her hair after I got her on Christmas Day. It's the only time I ever attempted to alter a doll's appearance. I don't remember what made her eye go wonky, but I think it just got stuck from time to time.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77624784675760204562018-02-01T17:53:15.800-05:002018-02-01T17:53:15.800-05:00Police officers do paperwork as well as swear but ...Police officers do paperwork as well as swear but we don't see that on TV or in the movies. I don't mind a little swearing (I do some myself) but would rather not read or hear it. When people watch Gone with the Wind now, I'll bet they have no idea of the impact of "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn". When everyone says it, there's no bite to it anymore.Sally from PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649707016754971847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38966649560018042162018-02-01T17:42:39.437-05:002018-02-01T17:42:39.437-05:00Congratulations to you all!!!! That's a high ...Congratulations to you all!!!! That's a high honor, indeed. LJ Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697572554853668731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52253675467287891812018-02-01T17:18:25.919-05:002018-02-01T17:18:25.919-05:00Here's to your quick recovery!Here's to your quick recovery!Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2306079980899918522018-02-01T16:29:42.778-05:002018-02-01T16:29:42.778-05:00Feel better Ingrid!Feel better Ingrid!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.com