tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7923615481264585272..comments2024-03-28T12:00:47.858-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Raise a Glass of (Scottish) Gin to THE PRIME MINISTER'S SECRET AGENT!Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5826378327656442612014-07-01T23:30:04.177-04:002014-07-01T23:30:04.177-04:00I visited Edinburgh in 1966 and loved it -- have n...I visited Edinburgh in 1966 and loved it -- have never been back. Thanks for the flavor!!Denise Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790883493798517829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49678936737191974672014-07-01T23:25:23.315-04:002014-07-01T23:25:23.315-04:00I MEANT "can't WAIT to read the book"...I MEANT "can't WAIT to read the book" It's already ordered.Trisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058396345946250313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16251734141053019102014-07-01T23:23:18.022-04:002014-07-01T23:23:18.022-04:00Susan, I don't play golf or drink whiskey eith...Susan, I don't play golf or drink whiskey either, but I did love Scotland on two trips. I've never been in Arisiag- cant' with to read the book!- but we were at a lovely Victorian hotel on the outskirts of Oban that looked a lot like it. It was once someone's very splendid, secluded home. And during the war it HQ for Navy officers and I'm pretty sure they were doing intelligence work. There were photos on a wall; sure does bring it closer. (There is a chance I am making up the intelligence part) So I can sort of imagine your trip.It's on my list now, if I ever get back there.Trisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058396345946250313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13131802723892979142014-07-01T21:13:23.588-04:002014-07-01T21:13:23.588-04:00Wow. What a fascinating trip. I'd love to read...Wow. What a fascinating trip. I'd love to read this book. <br /><br />Pen M<br />pmettert@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9696101470758369242014-07-01T19:43:00.724-04:002014-07-01T19:43:00.724-04:00Thanks, everyone! In Rhode Island and just got bac...Thanks, everyone! In Rhode Island and just got back from the beach and having lobster rolls with the hubby, kiddo and BFF. What a great day!Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6367401347157962302014-07-01T19:41:52.700-04:002014-07-01T19:41:52.700-04:00Here's a toast to Susan's book--and to gin...Here's a toast to Susan's book--and to gin. First time I met the JR's was at Bouchercon '13, when they held a panel on "Famous First Lines." It was a hilarious presentation, with Rhys acting as moderator. At one point, after much irreverence from the panel, she said: "I'll have to drink gin tonight." D Crombie said, "Oh--so that's her excuse." Never fear, Rhys, no excuse required. It's one of nature's perfect potions, just as close to a legal drug as the Controlled Substance Act allows.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07942318489020190662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46444339093451233742014-07-01T16:18:01.156-04:002014-07-01T16:18:01.156-04:00Hmmm, Scottish gin. Can't imagine it.
I hav...Hmmm, Scottish gin. Can't imagine it. <br /><br />I have memories of gin gimlets and a Tom Collins or two along the boardwalk in Atlantic city (before I was legal, but no one ever carded a girl). That was back before most places were air conditioned, and what you drank was what cooled you down (for me, gimlets or gin-and-tonic). Or martinis. Or, at a disco, a sloe gin fizz.<br /><br />In my thirties, I started to get dehydrated when I drank gin, so now I'm a scotch-and-water-no-ice gal. I think if I were in Scotland, that's what I'd be drinking. Ellen Kozaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73693447886346623402014-07-01T15:25:49.253-04:002014-07-01T15:25:49.253-04:00Happy Pub Day, Susan! And it sounds, from all the ...Happy Pub Day, Susan! And it sounds, from all the comments about gin, that it's best spent IN a pub!Leslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24125103965973907602014-07-01T14:35:50.905-04:002014-07-01T14:35:50.905-04:00Happy pub day, Susan! It sound like your chance to...Happy pub day, Susan! It sound like your chance to stay at Arisaig House was every writer's research dream. Can't wait to read THE PRIME MINISTER'S SECRET AGENT.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77857245556030587132014-07-01T14:00:14.282-04:002014-07-01T14:00:14.282-04:00So so so so excited about the new Maggie Hope! Con...So so so so excited about the new Maggie Hope! Congratulations, Susan. And since I adore gin, I will be making this cocktail soon. Wishing you great success with the new novel. Your fellow PH, Kim :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15354719566758459929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91901674467377966672014-07-01T13:59:18.990-04:002014-07-01T13:59:18.990-04:00Sounds like a great read - can't wait to add i...Sounds like a great read - can't wait to add it to the TBR stack!Susan C Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225627756540127032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44562330036255028482014-07-01T13:16:32.198-04:002014-07-01T13:16:32.198-04:00Congratulations, Susan! I can't wait to get my...Congratulations, Susan! I can't wait to get my hands on this one. <br /><br />And I love love love your signature cocktail. St Germain always makes my day (or my cocktail, same thing really). :-)<br /><br />Have a great day!Lisa Alberhttp://www.lisaalber.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2061146112499879572014-07-01T13:04:00.059-04:002014-07-01T13:04:00.059-04:00Happy Pub Day, Susan!
And for those of you who ha...Happy Pub Day, Susan!<br /><br />And for those of you who haven't had the pleasure yet of reading THE PRIME MINISTER'S SECRET AGENT, you're in for a treat. Susan has an amazing attention to detail AND characters you love AND a twisty plot. Pretty much the perfect historical mystery.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38044247974524154902014-07-01T12:18:31.067-04:002014-07-01T12:18:31.067-04:00I love hearing these stories about research in far...I love hearing these stories about research in far away places. Your trip sounds fantastic (being "adopted" by the gardener's family!) and I'm adding your book to my TBR pile!<br /><br />And Mark's comment made ma laugh out loud!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754229648422848542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66772422434309182542014-07-01T12:17:30.031-04:002014-07-01T12:17:30.031-04:00Happy Pub Day, Susan! I've enjoyed all your o...Happy Pub Day, Susan! I've enjoyed all your other Maggie Hope books so I know I'll like this one, too.<br /><br />And how wonderful to stay at that manor house! I'll be sure to pay close attention to the details about the house when I read the book.Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60991525843574379772014-07-01T12:07:05.696-04:002014-07-01T12:07:05.696-04:00I can hardly wait to read your latest book! I went...I can hardly wait to read your latest book! I went to Scotland last September and loved it. I really want to get back and explore more. Fortunately for me I do drink whiskey or whisky and beer. But you can keep the golf!Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17229397657652117552014-07-01T11:55:34.561-04:002014-07-01T11:55:34.561-04:00Susan,
Happy pub day! Is MacNeal a Scottish name ...Susan,<br />Happy pub day! Is MacNeal a Scottish name or Irish name? I wondered about your name.<br /><br />One of my ancestors was born off the coast of Scotland on the island of Gigha.<br /><br />I've been to Scotland several times and it's one of my favorite places. Last time I was there, I visited Edinburgh and walked on the Royal Mile. They have a wonderful Museum of Childhood (if it is still there).<br /><br />Look forward to reading about Maggie's new adventures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39105984327490886262014-07-01T11:14:30.719-04:002014-07-01T11:14:30.719-04:00I adore Scotland, don't drink (anymore ... ple...I adore Scotland, don't drink (anymore ... plenty of hard cider consumed in Scottish pubs in years past, however), and LOVE Susan's books. Can't wait to dig into the new one. Congratulations!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033264133869966636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39675751916594864012014-07-01T11:13:16.339-04:002014-07-01T11:13:16.339-04:00Off to share the news!! Off to share the news!! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21714626586397957912014-07-01T11:13:05.282-04:002014-07-01T11:13:05.282-04:00I'm in LAs Vegas so HOURS behind you! But stil...I'm in LAs Vegas so HOURS behind you! But still cheering and applauding and toasting our wonderful Susan and her brilliant new book! <br /><br />Hurray! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21315570955689172472014-07-01T11:12:13.895-04:002014-07-01T11:12:13.895-04:00Happy Pub Day, Susan!!!!
You know, Scotland was n...Happy Pub Day, Susan!!!!<br /><br />You know, Scotland was never on my Top 5 list of places I want to go - - until today. Now, I'm itching to go in the worst kinda way. Great post!Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71214401497721462772014-07-01T10:50:45.207-04:002014-07-01T10:50:45.207-04:00Susan, you had me drooling with envy in your descr...Susan, you had me drooling with envy in your description of your Scotland research trip and stay in the B&B. That you got to stay in such an historical manor, which just happened to be Arisaig, seems like fate served up on a silver platter. Happy launch day for what I know will be a fantastic read!<br /><br />My close friends know that I have a Scottish fetish, even have a Pinterest board named that. I want to go to Scotland so very much, and I hope to in the next several years. How wonderful it would be to stay at Arisaig House. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70963467356641934312014-07-01T10:43:11.552-04:002014-07-01T10:43:11.552-04:00Hope the day is all that you want it to be Susan. ...Hope the day is all that you want it to be Susan. Good luck with the launch and book tours to follow.<br />Kristopherhttp://www.bolobooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33516318452184333772014-07-01T10:41:22.303-04:002014-07-01T10:41:22.303-04:00(feeling quite verklempt now...)(feeling quite verklempt now...)Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49698909713945007642014-07-01T10:40:43.722-04:002014-07-01T10:40:43.722-04:00Aw, thank you! I love you guys.... Aw, thank you! I love you guys.... Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.com