tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5109806856837122016..comments2024-03-28T14:33:26.011-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Scasscer Hill--The Dark Side of TownJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36935388589883317052018-04-19T22:14:50.053-04:002018-04-19T22:14:50.053-04:00I am DELIGHTED to report that I just heard Sasscer...I am DELIGHTED to report that I just heard Sasscer's book FLAMINGO ROAD just won the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award as the best book about horse racing for the previous year. This year, three novels were nominated, and a mutual friend of mine and Sasscer's just reported she WON the award, presented moments ago at Castleton Lyons Farm in Lexington, KY. For more about the Dr. Tony Ryan Award, here's a link: http://www.castletonlyons.com/about/dr--tony-ryan-book-award Congratulations, Sasscer! From Rhonda LaneUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16467786990577651930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47933824342554736092018-04-18T09:38:21.179-04:002018-04-18T09:38:21.179-04:00Hi, Diana. Yes, I read every single on of Dick Fra...Hi, Diana. Yes, I read every single on of Dick Francis's books, some more than once! And you are right, an overheard conversation can lead to an intriguing mystery.Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49311618390037502522018-04-18T09:23:30.833-04:002018-04-18T09:23:30.833-04:00Have a wonderful time, Sasser!
DianaHave a wonderful time, Sasser!<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16252361873611765752018-04-18T09:20:43.521-04:002018-04-18T09:20:43.521-04:00Sally, please do take either Nikki Latrelle or Fia...Sally, please do take either Nikki Latrelle or Fia McKee for a test ride. I'm certain they'd love to take you for a spin!Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84114088181460734902018-04-18T09:19:23.819-04:002018-04-18T09:19:23.819-04:00Mary Beth, you were instrumental in getting that b...Mary Beth, you were instrumental in getting that book into print. Thank you for all your wonderful critiquing!<br />Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68219596851598831692018-04-18T09:18:26.621-04:002018-04-18T09:18:26.621-04:00Thank you, Diana. Yes, I read everything Dick Fran...Thank you, Diana. Yes, I read everything Dick Francis ever wrote. I'm so excited that tomorrow I'll be attending a day long award ceremony in Kentucky and will be having lunch and attending an evening reception with Felix Francis!Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8473096451762689412018-04-18T09:15:57.200-04:002018-04-18T09:15:57.200-04:00Thank you, Lynn. At this point, regarding the awar...Thank you, Lynn. At this point, regarding the award, even my eyes are crossed!<br />Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1288884246157205142018-04-18T09:12:07.917-04:002018-04-18T09:12:07.917-04:00Daniella, that is exactly one of the things I love...Daniella, that is exactly one of the things I love about horse racing. So many of the terms are used in every day language. "Left in the gate, still a maiden, off to a good start, and flying to the finish, to name a few.Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61170406623035223332018-04-17T18:00:49.440-04:002018-04-17T18:00:49.440-04:00Looking forward to reading your series Sasscer! I ...Looking forward to reading your series Sasscer! I love getting inside info in new areas of interest!Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26352086446193513042018-04-17T17:47:35.417-04:002018-04-17T17:47:35.417-04:00Hurray!Hurray!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11033646041935858982018-04-17T17:40:55.517-04:002018-04-17T17:40:55.517-04:00I've always liked horse books starting with th...I've always liked horse books starting with the Black Stallion series. I read all Dick and Felix Francis'. Will have to look at yours.Sally from PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649707016754971847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2617267543693108262018-04-17T17:06:20.429-04:002018-04-17T17:06:20.429-04:00I just got The Dark Side of Town in the mail. I ca...I just got The Dark Side of Town in the mail. I can't wait to dig in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375464101767666317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89006123167557597962018-04-17T16:23:22.243-04:002018-04-17T16:23:22.243-04:00Terrific interview, Sasscer & Happy Book Launc...Terrific interview, Sasscer & Happy Book Launch Day! I read Full Mortality a few years ago and can't wait to dive into the rest of your books. My whole family are racing fanatics, and always look forward to Triple Crown season. My dad's brother was an owner and trainer at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, my cousin Mike was a jockey for several years when younger. My mother's aunt Aggie was a seamstress who, when not sewing costumes for Carnival krewes, also made silks,as Karen spoke about. One year she made jockey costumes for my brothers for Mardi Gras and they literally wore them to pieces for months afterwards!<br /><br />I truly miss Dick Francis, but am so happy to have writers like you & Felix to fill the void! That said, my fingers & toes are crossed for you to win big time in Keeneland! Best of luck!Lynn in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624333137637840905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45102526463930410022018-04-17T16:08:03.520-04:002018-04-17T16:08:03.520-04:00Sasser, welcome to Jungle Reds! Is Sasser a famil...Sasser, welcome to Jungle Reds! Is Sasser a family name or a pen name?<br /><br />I remember Dick Francis mysteries often focus on horses. Did you read his books? I had aha moments in my life. Like Daniella, I had flashes of inspiration from conversations that helped me figure out things. I write stories for myself and I get inspirations while reading a letter or an email that leads to a train of thought for a novel. I was reminded of an author overhearing something in the airport lobby and was inspired to write Circle of Friends.<br /><br />Look forward to reading your books,<br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82487419897819540902018-04-17T15:58:13.043-04:002018-04-17T15:58:13.043-04:00Sasscer,
You series sounds intriguing. To answer ...Sasscer,<br /><br />You series sounds intriguing. To answer your question, I've gotten similar flashes of inspiration for a couple of the books in my series in the middle of a conversation. And I thought, "Oh, yes that would be a great idea." And then, this led to "What if" and so my story was off and running (forgive the allusion to your book).<br /><br />I wish you success.Daniella Bernetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807579200323611154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24314569477547225122018-04-17T15:25:21.492-04:002018-04-17T15:25:21.492-04:00Lisa, thanks so much! You've had some terrific...Lisa, thanks so much! You've had some terrific "story ignition" yourself!Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75401736759734302102018-04-17T13:00:25.089-04:002018-04-17T13:00:25.089-04:00Wonderful to read about what chance encounter or i...Wonderful to read about what chance encounter or interesting fact can ignite a story and turn it into a novel. This provides great insight into your creativity! Here's wishing the series goes on and on! lrtrovillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513336016892778345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32934566856502976762018-04-17T12:59:29.422-04:002018-04-17T12:59:29.422-04:00I bet on the ones with the big buttI bet on the ones with the big buttAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187856103924954287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91627636029662670812018-04-17T12:23:14.269-04:002018-04-17T12:23:14.269-04:00Thank you, Edith!Thank you, Edith!Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86919709354497248102018-04-17T12:21:35.859-04:002018-04-17T12:21:35.859-04:00And, Julia, ain't it fun when you have cause t...And, Julia, ain't it fun when you have cause to utter that word!Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84224638308446436602018-04-17T12:20:29.800-04:002018-04-17T12:20:29.800-04:00Yes, what about the IT guy? A good suspect if ther...Yes, what about the IT guy? A good suspect if there ever was one! Or a possible additional victim, which could then open up a whole new path to search for the villain.Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91508077915493323602018-04-17T12:16:44.055-04:002018-04-17T12:16:44.055-04:00Deborah, I'm praying that I can do more Fia bo...Deborah, I'm praying that I can do more Fia books, but sales for Flamingo Road were not what SMP had expected, so there is no contract for a third in the series. Once this book hit the finalist status in this Thursday’s $10,000 Tony Ryan Best in Racing Literature Award, followed by my live interview last week on America’s horse racing network, TVG, Amazon’s sales rank for hardback copies of the novel went from a dismal 400,000 to 17,000. And I have another live interview on TVG this Thursday, the day of the award. If I win the award and beat out Felix Francis, I think I might just find a contract out there somewhere. So hold a good thought, please! If you’d like to see last week’s TVG video, it is here: https://youtu.be/GgseyVPxg8w<br /><br /><br />Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57675792999319331932018-04-17T12:01:30.331-04:002018-04-17T12:01:30.331-04:00Well, since hall of fame trainer, Jonathan Shepphe...Well, since hall of fame trainer, Jonathan Sheppherd, had two gray horses that were Eclipse champions, you can do worse than to bet on the grays, Hank!Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48601288305659730982018-04-17T12:00:13.950-04:002018-04-17T12:00:13.950-04:00Debs, there are so many specialty areas: horse sta...Debs, there are so many specialty areas: horse stall curtains for shows (embellished, monogrammed, otherwise personalized); costumes for a million different kinds of riding disciplines; banners and flags for races and events; and on and on. A friend of mine has made outfits for little girls for years, and another friend made a business out of creating patterns for equine-related clothing like pinks, jodphurs, and other stuff. Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846039203123720312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45073892389721819002018-04-17T11:58:48.134-04:002018-04-17T11:58:48.134-04:00Jenn, just don't forget to drive forward when ...Jenn, just don't forget to drive forward when the light turns green so you can get back to your computer!Sasscer Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855348330942561488noreply@blogger.com