tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3566493923060958006..comments2024-03-18T21:16:14.441-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: CHARLES TODD--THE WALNUT TREE: A HOLIDAY TALEJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27217983408094771382012-12-21T01:54:20.051-05:002012-12-21T01:54:20.051-05:00It was great to talk to everyone today. Thanks fo...It was great to talk to everyone today. Thanks for stopping by and sharing The Walnut Tree and Ian and Bess with us. Happy holidays, everyone, and happy reading in the new year. <br /><br />Caroline and Charles. And Raleigh would probably want to add HOOOO. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9205761685077083482012-12-20T22:08:40.791-05:002012-12-20T22:08:40.791-05:00What a rich story time it was around the start of ...What a rich story time it was around the start of WWI. So much changed, so quickly.Libby Doddhttp://www.libbydoddart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78250799530045151812012-12-20T20:50:45.423-05:002012-12-20T20:50:45.423-05:00Congratulations on the news from the Washington Po...Congratulations on the news from the Washington Post!<br /><br />I've read - and loved - all the Bess books,and I plan to start on the Ian books. You have the wonderful gift of making the reader feel that he or she is experiencing whatever Bess is experiencing,even more remarkable because the books are set in another era. And now I also want to read The Walnut Tree! Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16137379956819381152012-12-20T19:02:40.289-05:002012-12-20T19:02:40.289-05:00The Walnut Tree sounds like a wonderful story. I&...The Walnut Tree sounds like a wonderful story. I'll be on the lookout for it! Wishing the Todds -- and all the Reds -- a very happy holiday season.Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69979154923094269022012-12-20T18:51:50.820-05:002012-12-20T18:51:50.820-05:00I love the Rutlegde series but I've overlooked...I love the Rutlegde series but I've overlooked the Bess series. I can't wait to start those books.<br /><br />And I'm anxious to pick up THE WALNUT TREE. It sounds wonderful and should be a great book to take with me for the Christmas holiday.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.Marianne in Mainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48128392111795737682012-12-20T17:01:57.409-05:002012-12-20T17:01:57.409-05:00Wonderful books, Bess and Rutledge are great chara...Wonderful books, Bess and Rutledge are great characters.<br />Have read all your books, and eagerly await the new ones.<br />Have read the Walnut tree aand found it to be moving ; the cover is beautiful, also.<br />please, tho' never stop writing Bess and Rutledge....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32445957181400407232012-12-20T16:40:48.994-05:002012-12-20T16:40:48.994-05:00Annette, we watched a pair of red tailed hawks tra...Annette, we watched a pair of red tailed hawks train their youngster by doing all kinds of aerial stunts, showing him/her how to dive and twist and turn. So next summer, keep an eye out for your pair doing the same. Amazing how magnificently they fly. Of course the little birds in your neighborhood probably wish the hawks into the next state! CarolineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8936311209980246962012-12-20T16:35:52.509-05:002012-12-20T16:35:52.509-05:00Michelle, you'll have to find out for yourself...Michelle, you'll have to find out for yourself what all the fuss is about. There are two series--the Scotland Yard Inspector, Ian Rutledge, who comes back from the trenches a changed man, and there's Bess Crawford, whose family has a long history in the military, but the only way she can serve in the Great War is as a nurse--and trouble seems to find her along the way. And of course the two stand alones, one of which is THE WALNUT TREE CharlesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48171970449344322882012-12-20T16:15:34.676-05:002012-12-20T16:15:34.676-05:00I like owls so that was a good picture to post. I...I like owls so that was a good picture to post. I'd love to win a copy of the book. Haven't read any of their books.Michelle Fidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285519745590239008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18550782818371964982012-12-20T15:12:54.395-05:002012-12-20T15:12:54.395-05:00I believe The Walnut Tree sounds like it would be ...I believe The Walnut Tree sounds like it would be lovely. And I am so envious of you being able to visit with the owl. I think any bird is miraculous but birds of prey are mysteries. We have a family of red tailed hawks who live in our neighborhood and they are so beautiful.Annettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58543044210398703202012-12-20T14:13:44.320-05:002012-12-20T14:13:44.320-05:00I added to the post, too, but great news that THE ...I added to the post, too, but great news that THE WALNUT TREE is a Washington Post pick for Best Christmas Books of 2012! Here's the link:<br /><br />http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/twelve-books-of-christmas-from-romance-to-zombies/2012/12/18/0adc77d8-3d3e-11e2-ae43-cf491b837f7b_story_1.htmlDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14184148994850486032012-12-20T14:08:10.400-05:002012-12-20T14:08:10.400-05:00Yes, Malice is tempting me again this year as well...Yes, Malice is tempting me again this year as well. It's been a few years since I have been. <br /><br />With the blog active now, I think it's time to go again. <br /><br />At least, that's the excuse I'm going to use. Kristopherhttp://www.bolobooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69360921447725681672012-12-20T13:15:36.651-05:002012-12-20T13:15:36.651-05:00Hey, Mar (Arabella is such a pretty name.) Speakin...Hey, Mar (Arabella is such a pretty name.) Speaking of Christmas mysteries! The Washinton Post is doing the 12 BOOKS OF CHRISTMAS,listing twelve for the holiday buyer/reader--and THE WALNUT TREE is one of them! Check out the site for the other 11. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83816631516076126652012-12-20T13:10:51.254-05:002012-12-20T13:10:51.254-05:00Hey, Pat, yes, I'll be in Houston at Murder by...Hey, Pat, yes, I'll be in Houston at Murder by the Book on Feb. 1, I think it is. You can check with the store. We are doing a bunch of things crammed into one week, so I'm sort of hazy still about actual dates. I think it's Wilmington DE on the 30th, Scottsdale and Poisoned Pen on the 31, and Houston on the 1st. Yep, just checked, and that is correct. Come and see us! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38679482653694111742012-12-20T13:05:23.154-05:002012-12-20T13:05:23.154-05:00Congratulations to Caroline and Todd on their new ...Congratulations to Caroline and Todd on their new book<br /><br />The Walnut Tree sounds very intriguing, can't wait to read it!<br /><br />I always look forward to "Christmas" Mysteries that numerous authors put out each year and this sounds like a wonderful read.<br /><br />Sweet Picture of Caroline and Raleigh.<br /><br />Nice interview Debs - always enjoy the guest interviews you ladies have here<br /><br />MarRosie123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11528374618939863598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33323458918981981682012-12-20T13:04:50.940-05:002012-12-20T13:04:50.940-05:00Deb, do come! We'll have such a great time. An...Deb, do come! We'll have such a great time. And it's the big anniversary so they should have lots going on. How about the rest of you? Rosemary, Roberta, Hank? Julia? I know Rhys will be there. From CarolineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52295102679952211582012-12-20T13:02:23.244-05:002012-12-20T13:02:23.244-05:00Are you folks going to visit Murder by the Book in...Are you folks going to visit Murder by the Book in Houston soon?<br />Perhaps I'll see you there again. I don't think we have any owls here in town, but if you like possums. . .pat dupuynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15811680465277261642012-12-20T13:01:17.310-05:002012-12-20T13:01:17.310-05:00Caroline here. Sandy mentioned TREE as a gift. Wh...Caroline here. Sandy mentioned TREE as a gift. When we were doing a signing in SC recently, a woman bought three copies of THE WALNUT TREE. One for herself, of course, and one for her YA daughter and one for her mother. I said, "Yours won't be a surprise for you!" She smiled and said, "Yes it will--my husband will be giving me mine." Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27065532851847007032012-12-20T13:00:20.268-05:002012-12-20T13:00:20.268-05:00I'm very tempted to go to Malice this year jus...I'm very tempted to go to Malice this year just so I can see Caroline and Charles!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7231120493352110692012-12-20T12:55:26.565-05:002012-12-20T12:55:26.565-05:00Hey Lucy/Roberta! Your owl had probably just caugh...Hey Lucy/Roberta! Your owl had probably just caught his dinner when you came along. They are SO silent when they fly. Going to Malice this year? I must remember to sign up--soon! <br /><br />CarolineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11227093865428457072012-12-20T12:55:15.528-05:002012-12-20T12:55:15.528-05:00Sounds like a book I would enjoy!Sounds like a book I would enjoy!Dan Carrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89658475356366489042012-12-20T12:52:48.466-05:002012-12-20T12:52:48.466-05:00Caroline: It's nice to hear how many people l...Caroline: It's nice to hear how many people liked THE WALNUT TREE cover art. We like to think of a book jacket as the "face" of the book, tempting you to pick it up, open it and want to take it home with you. A jacket meets far more people than we ever will,so getting it right is very important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61611523155854367202012-12-20T12:47:26.502-05:002012-12-20T12:47:26.502-05:00oops, sorry for the double post. it was the lette...oops, sorry for the double post. it was the letters and numbers game that fooled me...Susan Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23088516815552586492012-12-20T12:46:01.548-05:002012-12-20T12:46:01.548-05:00This looks so enticing. WWI is such a strong hist...This looks so enticing. WWI is such a strong historical period.<br /><br />And I must get serious about the Bess Crawford series, tooSusan Dhttp://www.susannastone.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63842119186157171812012-12-20T12:42:58.724-05:002012-12-20T12:42:58.724-05:00This looks really enticing. And I must seriously ...This looks really enticing. And I must seriously seek out the other books too. WWI era has always fascinated me.Susan Dhttp://www.susannastone.comnoreply@blogger.com