tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7588603748707535298..comments2024-03-28T14:33:26.011-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: My Favorite Canadian: Catching Up with Chevy StevensJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22328842162842448922017-02-14T06:45:25.520-05:002017-02-14T06:45:25.520-05:00PS: Thanks, Kristopher, for the kind words!PS: Thanks, Kristopher, for the kind words!Carlahttp://www.carlabuckley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76365549190196904502017-02-14T06:43:36.341-05:002017-02-14T06:43:36.341-05:00Sorry to be chiming in so late here (but now I get...Sorry to be chiming in so late here (but now I get why my ears were tingling this weekend)--two of my very favorite people and writers together in one blog post. Chevy, may I put in an order for Nanaimo bars with my cheesies, please, which you say are totally addictive? Ingrid, maybe you'd be willing to share Sven? It is Valentine's Day, after all...<br /><br />I can't wait for the release of Never Let You Go! When I read those opening chapters of yours, way back when, I knew it was going to be something special. They were PERFECT. I only wish your tour were bringing you down here to North Carolina, Chevy! Maybe next time, eh? <br /><br />Carlahttp://www.carlabuckley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87555218799919794762017-02-12T15:03:15.382-05:002017-02-12T15:03:15.382-05:00I see that I'm the winner! Thank you so much....I see that I'm the winner! Thank you so much.<br /><br />kpbarnett1941[at]aol.comKaren Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635176445301771127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38271293958183482842017-02-11T12:40:22.353-05:002017-02-11T12:40:22.353-05:00Wonder if Nanaimo are similar to our Its Its ice c...Wonder if Nanaimo are similar to our Its Its ice cream sandwiches from Baskin Robbins?bib-li-o-philehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622118991020988370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49119541502553380572017-02-11T10:48:28.476-05:002017-02-11T10:48:28.476-05:00Beautiful photo of Ingrid and Chevy!
Thank you fo...Beautiful photo of Ingrid and Chevy!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing photos. <br /><br />I visited Vancouver and Victoria, where I had high tea at the Empress Hotel. I visited Mayne Island for a wedding a long time ago!<br /><br />Canada is beautiful! And I look forward to my first Bouchercon in Toronto.bib-li-o-philehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622118991020988370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70869305313379380132017-02-11T08:38:16.595-05:002017-02-11T08:38:16.595-05:00Purchased and in the queue! And I just got a messa...Purchased and in the queue! And I just got a message from Mystery Lovers in Oakmont, PA about your visit. So if I'm lucky, I'll be able to get it read before you visit!Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4652319814519728652017-02-10T19:08:29.863-05:002017-02-10T19:08:29.863-05:00Hi Petite, That's so nice of you to say! I'...Hi Petite, That's so nice of you to say! I'm thrilled that my books have brought you pleasure. <br /><br />Deborah! Yes, open houses can be very scary! I mean, you are alone in a house. I never felt comfortable doing them. Chevy Stevenshttp://www.chevystevens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90503804555962766322017-02-10T18:59:04.867-05:002017-02-10T18:59:04.867-05:00Welcome, Chevy! An e-book sale? I'm on it! If ...Welcome, Chevy! An e-book sale? I'm on it! If you're a friend of Ingrid, and she likes your books I will take her recommendation seriously! I recently finished binge-reading her books and am impatiently waiting for more!<br /><br />My sister- with-the-wild-imagination was a real estate agent for several years. She frequently asked me to meet her at Open Houses "because you never know, Deb!"<br /><br />Deb RomanoDeb Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650858888197217258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46294106356562700242017-02-10T15:43:29.989-05:002017-02-10T15:43:29.989-05:00Pat D. - I love nanu nanu bars! Fits in with the ...Pat D. - I love nanu nanu bars! Fits in with the spin-off post from yesterday!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3389339220249357042017-02-10T15:39:21.857-05:002017-02-10T15:39:21.857-05:00Hi Chevy,
Such an interesting and delightful inter...Hi Chevy,<br />Such an interesting and delightful interview. Your writing and talent has brought me a great deal of enjoyment and pleasure. Reading is my sole form of entertainment and your books provide me with exactly what I need everyday. Thanks so much. Treats such as Nanaimo bars are enticing. We don't see those goodies here. petitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326383614079568432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56962550550386374152017-02-10T15:27:39.766-05:002017-02-10T15:27:39.766-05:00Ingrid, I'm so happy that you shared! Now when...Ingrid, I'm so happy that you shared! Now when I show up at the Microsoft office asking for help with my latest computer issue, they will be more eager to help!<br /><br />Hi KPKnupp, Can I say all of it? Ha. The hardest part I guess is getting the premise strong, making sure it will hold up, then the rest usually flows from there. But first chapters tend to the hardest. When I'm writing, I just loosely tell myself the story, almost like sketching a rough form on paper, then I go back in and layer and deepen and add interior thoughts or more description.<br /><br />Hi Pat D. It would be great if you could make it. And yes, VRBO is a blast. I have only ever used it once in "real life" but I've had some fantastic fantasy holidays.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Chevy Stevenshttp://www.chevystevens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85931646354692682992017-02-10T14:41:08.841-05:002017-02-10T14:41:08.841-05:00I was going to say I'll have to look for Still...I was going to say I'll have to look for Still Missing. But, e-book on sale? Be still my heart. I'll never remember the name of those bars. My mind is coming out with nanu-nanu bars. I like to look at VRBO too when a possible trip comes up. It is so nice to rent a house/cabin/condo/whatever especially if others are joining you. Like family.<br />So you'll be at MBTB next month. Cool. I don't know what will be happening at that time but I will try to make it and say hi.Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65994469411026437212017-02-10T14:00:56.972-05:002017-02-10T14:00:56.972-05:00What's the hardest part for you while drafting...What's the hardest part for you while drafting? Do you write more of dialog first/descriptions? Or do you write it all at once? KPKnupphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05266025358771802571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90532966354767284792017-02-10T13:35:50.427-05:002017-02-10T13:35:50.427-05:00So glad you liked it, Mary!
I sent some of the Na...So glad you liked it, Mary!<br /><br />I sent some of the Nanaimo bars into the office with Doug, because you sent me so much yummy stuff, Chevy! Anyhoo, Doug said a Canadian co-worker just stopped by and said, "Nanaimo bars! My favorite!"Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89310190483636155542017-02-10T13:34:30.908-05:002017-02-10T13:34:30.908-05:00Hi Mary! If you get the e-book you don't even ...Hi Mary! If you get the e-book you don't even have to hide it :) Chevy Stevenshttp://www.chevystevens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52489735482742608612017-02-10T13:23:40.464-05:002017-02-10T13:23:40.464-05:00Uh, oh Chevy - you said the magic words - "on...Uh, oh Chevy - you said the magic words - "on sale."<br /><br />Oh, Ingrid - keep meaning to tell you that I finished DUPLICITY and loved it. :)Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40750825193032195522017-02-10T13:21:05.269-05:002017-02-10T13:21:05.269-05:00Hi Kristopher, Carla Buckley is wonderful. A great...Hi Kristopher, Carla Buckley is wonderful. A great writer and friend.<br /><br /><br />Hi Jennifer P, I'm not sure I understand the question with the number eight in it? Is that a phone autocorrect? For your second question, this book took me almost two years ( ugh) because I started off with a completely different book and ended up tossing it out after nine months.<br /><br />Hi Lucinda, I have thought about it, and I have a few ideas in the back of my mind! You never know... <br /><br />Chevy Stevenshttp://www.chevystevens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75193368220849690012017-02-10T13:16:56.853-05:002017-02-10T13:16:56.853-05:00Hi Celia, Yes, they do seem to pick the perfect ti...Hi Celia, Yes, they do seem to pick the perfect times to get sick, don't they? We spent a terrible camping trip two years ago, locked into a trailer with all of us sick with flu. <br /><br />STILL MISSING is my first book and always a good place to start. The e-book is on sale right now for $1.99!Chevy Stevenshttp://www.chevystevens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47750216511968752702017-02-10T13:13:16.277-05:002017-02-10T13:13:16.277-05:00Oops! Looks like I posted the same time as Ingrid,...Oops! Looks like I posted the same time as Ingrid, who apparently is much better at marketing me than me! Yes, I am in Houston with the boys and Phoenix with Linda Castillo and some other great female authors. Here is my event list: http://chevystevens.com/events/<br /><br />Tourism Nanaimo Tweeted me this fantastic website for anyone who wants to try their hand at making Nanaimo Bars at home. Send me photos on Facebook! https://thenanaimobartrail.com/the-official-nbt-recipe/?hootPostID=d46f60bf29500a461303efb60e80db46<br /><br />Hi Jenn. Thanks for the great comment! I have been to the East Coast and love it. I plan on taking my daughter there one day. There is a pub called Chevy's, and I have a photo of my dad standing under the sign. I need to recreate it. In regards to your question, I like to check out early reviews to get a sense of what people are responding to and how the book might be received. It is impossible to take into account every comment because it's so subjective, and writing for specific readers is challenging. However, I do pay attention if I see a trend, one thing that a lot of people seem to love or hate.I have now boiled it down to a perfect formula: My books must be scary, funny, exciting, dramatic, with great twists, human characters, from a wide slice of life, engaging, realistic, featuring brave heroines who have delightful animals, and with a premise that has never been done before. See, easy as eating a whole tray of Nanaimo bars in one sitting. Not that I would know about that...<br /><br /><br />Chevy Stevenshttp://www.chevystevens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59353847126562203002017-02-10T13:00:26.337-05:002017-02-10T13:00:26.337-05:00Hi Hank--here's the info!
FRIDAY, MARCH 24 – ...Hi Hank--here's the info!<br /><br />FRIDAY, MARCH 24 – Seattle, WA 6 PM reception 7 PM, Ingrid Thoft in conversation with Chevy, followed by Q&A + book signing Seattle Athenaeum; hosted by Seattle University Bookstore + Folio<br /><br /><br />Thanks, Jay. You definitely need to read Ingrid! I am pretty sure she based Fina on me. <br /><br />Edith and Alexander, The Seattle Cookie Lady made the wonderful creations I sent to Ingrid. http://seattlecookielady.com/ She's also on www.facebook.com/TheSeattleCookieLady<br /><br /><br /><br />Chevy Stevenshttp://www.chevystevens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80902653711797327952017-02-10T12:48:07.928-05:002017-02-10T12:48:07.928-05:00I'm going to be interviewing Chevy at the Foli...I'm going to be interviewing Chevy at the Folio: Seattle Athenaeum on Friday, March 24th starting at 6:00pm. It's hosted by the Seattle University Bookstore.<br /><br />Anyone in Houston, you have to go see Chevy at Murder By The Book on Wednesday, March 15. She's appearing with David Joy and Owen Laukkanen. Three of my favorite people in one place!<br /><br />Jay, that's such a sweet thing to say! So glad you liked our chat!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35631181071912256932017-02-10T11:50:39.228-05:002017-02-10T11:50:39.228-05:00You two have a good chemistry. Glad Chevy posted t...You two have a good chemistry. Glad Chevy posted the link on fb. Have been eyeing Ingrid's books for months...about time I read some!<br /><br />Hoping one day I get to be interviewed by someone like Ingrid.<br /><br />Keep focused and have fun!<br />Jay Matthewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81652165997640971072017-02-10T11:50:08.829-05:002017-02-10T11:50:08.829-05:00Jenn, that is a brilliant assessment of the review...Jenn, that is a brilliant assessment of the review thought process! Perfect!<br /><br />Edith, I did, too.<br /><br />Where are you two signing??Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19069217603226546892017-02-10T11:40:29.894-05:002017-02-10T11:40:29.894-05:00Hi, Chevy! What a delight to read this post over m...<br />Hi, Chevy! What a delight to read this post over my morning coffee. I haven't been to Vancouver in years, but my family has had a summer place in the Maritimes - near Cape Split in Nova Scotia - for most of my life so I'm a summertime Canadian, eh? I live with three musicians (Hub and our hooligans), so earplugs are an essential. I'm also a former smoker and have a dog named Annie -- I found myself nodding at our similarities while reading about you :) <br />One thing I don't do is read my reviews. I did at first but then I realized that I flat out didn't believe the five stars, felt dubious about the four stars, was okay with the three stars, a little disappointed in the two stars, and was totally butthurt by the one stars. So, I asked myself what I was getting out of reading the reviews - lots of angst and self-doubt - LOL - so I haven't read a review other than in the professional rags since 2010. I admire your fortitude but have to ask -- do you feel that it helps you as a writer to read your reviews? If so, in what way?Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52645661001655116122017-02-10T11:37:05.011-05:002017-02-10T11:37:05.011-05:00That's hilarious, Edith!
I think you should h...That's hilarious, Edith!<br /><br />I think you should have someone make you some of those bars as you recuperate! Too bad Sven isn't available!<br /><br />Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.com