tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post4652188261512494866..comments2024-03-29T07:08:24.818-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Charles Todd--A Forgotten PlaceJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54572519319484303052018-10-04T23:07:52.545-04:002018-10-04T23:07:52.545-04:00See you there!See you there!Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83201563318697405342018-10-04T23:05:30.628-04:002018-10-04T23:05:30.628-04:00We're excited too, and look forward to seeing ...We're excited too, and look forward to seeing everybody. And Peter is such fun. it's going to be a terrific weekend!Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81438275661902062612018-10-04T23:03:55.817-04:002018-10-04T23:03:55.817-04:00Charles and Caroline: Good night, everybody! Than...Charles and Caroline: Good night, everybody! Thank you for stopping by to say hello! Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38975084252758561672018-10-04T21:18:52.242-04:002018-10-04T21:18:52.242-04:00Hoping to go to Dallas. Hoping to go to Dallas. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53433953989824549822018-10-04T20:33:18.774-04:002018-10-04T20:33:18.774-04:00Charles: I second that. Our thanks to Debs for in...Charles: I second that. Our thanks to Debs for inviting us here to talk about A FORGOTTEN PLACE and the next Rutledge, THE BLACK ASCOT, with all of you. Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37810835131841901862018-10-04T20:27:29.686-04:002018-10-04T20:27:29.686-04:00We are fed, the zoo is fed, the storm appears to h...We are fed, the zoo is fed, the storm appears to have missed us--and here I am again, eager to talk about books! It has been such a fun day--we always enjoy Jungle Red and all its many fans. Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67037487714087101022018-10-04T19:11:49.865-04:002018-10-04T19:11:49.865-04:00T'm taking a short break for dinner before the...T'm taking a short break for dinner before the next round of storms comes up. See you in a bit!Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27238246246390191052018-10-04T18:58:46.436-04:002018-10-04T18:58:46.436-04:00You two are too funny! I think you must have reali...You two are too funny! I think you must have realized what a good idea it was once you got started and reread what you were coming up with.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60347069027472139402018-10-04T18:26:59.973-04:002018-10-04T18:26:59.973-04:00Thank you, Diana! I did my BA with English Lit and...Thank you, Diana! I did my BA with English Lit and History as my majors, then went to grad school for an MA in Southeast Asian Studies. Quite a jump, that, but just as fascinating. I remember the Wye Valley well--beautiful area to explore. I'm drawn to the great abbey ruins as well. <br />CHARLES: Yes, I had a career in business before we started to write, and that has worked out very well. I agree with Caroline, I envy you studying the country houses at Oxford. My camera takes panoramas, and where we could take photos in a country house, I always use that. Great for research later. Thank you for that review!Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58564623623197872862018-10-04T18:11:50.661-04:002018-10-04T18:11:50.661-04:00So true. That's what keeps a book or a series ...So true. That's what keeps a book or a series fresh. That ...one day. Nothing is ever wasted.Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30539861652493770882018-10-04T18:00:03.125-04:002018-10-04T18:00:03.125-04:00Caroline and Charles, welcome to Jungle Reds! Car...Caroline and Charles, welcome to Jungle Reds! Caroline, I earned my BA in History too. Charles, did you work in the business world as a manager before starting a career as a novelist? I studied abroad at Oxford and studied the history of country houses in England. I was so fortunate to read ARCs for both A Forgotten Place and The Black Ascot. I loved them. I had the opportunity to visit Wales (Wye Valley) and we visited Goodrich castle, Raglan Castle and Chepstow Castle. I think there was a pub near Tintern Abbey. I was surprised by how green it was! I think A Forgotten Place is both a historical mystery and a psychological suspense novel. <br /><br />I wrote 5 star review for A Forgotten Place. Fans of Bess Crawford will love this novel.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47536537725890112018-10-04T17:56:40.590-04:002018-10-04T17:56:40.590-04:00Charles Kuralt said you never know what is around ...Charles Kuralt said you never know what is around the bend! So many ideas come from the most unusual places. As authors we never stop thinking and looking for things we can use... one day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158129758263792572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50417012031336950482018-10-04T17:53:15.700-04:002018-10-04T17:53:15.700-04:00Magna Cum Murder is a special event for us and all...Magna Cum Murder is a special event for us and all who attend. We look forward to seeing Peter Lovesey and you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158129758263792572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88450711841798430332018-10-04T17:51:44.340-04:002018-10-04T17:51:44.340-04:00As a big fan of Dylan Thomas, I can't agree mo...As a big fan of Dylan Thomas, I can't agree more! The few films like The Englishman and the classic How Green Was My Valley from the novel by Richard Llewellyn showed the mystique and wonder of Wales! THe music is wonderful as well. It was so nice to work that into A Forgotten Place!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158129758263792572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64240470186537510282018-10-04T17:29:59.002-04:002018-10-04T17:29:59.002-04:00THat's a long flight, perfect for a good book....THat's a long flight, perfect for a good book. We are a book-in-my-hand type, but for travel, the Kindle comes out. We have hard copies of the books on Kindle, so the best of both worlds. Haven't been to Spain in a while, but have always enjoyed the country. Safe travels and happy reading.Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82062699262286355072018-10-04T17:26:28.655-04:002018-10-04T17:26:28.655-04:00THe Black Ascot is worth waiting for--or so everyo...THe Black Ascot is worth waiting for--or so everyone who has read this latest Rutledge has told us. The reviews will be in later in the year or early in the next year, and we can't wait to read them. Right now the pub date is Feb. 6Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23373009715477943652018-10-04T17:21:48.647-04:002018-10-04T17:21:48.647-04:00Thanks, Rick! We happen to agree! :-)Thanks, Rick! We happen to agree! :-)Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17941720374091874612018-10-04T17:20:53.234-04:002018-10-04T17:20:53.234-04:00Another Melinda Crawford fan! She's wonderful...Another Melinda Crawford fan! She's wonderful, and you're right, her life would be fascinating. Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9263818058048566832018-10-04T17:18:00.030-04:002018-10-04T17:18:00.030-04:00Gigi, my thoughts exactly. You can tell how real t...Gigi, my thoughts exactly. You can tell how real the characters seem to us!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50427768669704501912018-10-04T17:00:50.015-04:002018-10-04T17:00:50.015-04:00Anxiously awaiting Duncan and Gemma too! And Ian ...Anxiously awaiting Duncan and Gemma too! And Ian as well.Rick Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831013351902168123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14597599716554482992018-10-04T16:59:28.439-04:002018-10-04T16:59:28.439-04:00Love the Melinda Crawford character. Would make a...Love the Melinda Crawford character. Would make a whole series in just her exploits!Rick Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831013351902168123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53393561398376044812018-10-04T16:56:32.521-04:002018-10-04T16:56:32.521-04:00Absolutely wonderful series! Dive right in.Absolutely wonderful series! Dive right in.Rick Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831013351902168123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45448885443521150532018-10-04T16:54:59.629-04:002018-10-04T16:54:59.629-04:00I anxiously await both characters books. I then h...I anxiously await both characters books. I then have to save them for my next trip. It is so hard to see it on my Kindle and not just dive in. Usually when I do I don't stop until I'm finished. Thankfully I have a trip to Spain next week and I know what I'll be reading on the flight!Rick Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831013351902168123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20739583919103365402018-10-04T16:20:24.667-04:002018-10-04T16:20:24.667-04:00Absolutely! I've even dreamed about Bess or Ru...Absolutely! I've even dreamed about Bess or Rutledge. When we start a new book, it's exciting to be back with her. And we feel the same way starting a new Rutledge. They are such a part of our lives now! And we're really pleased with A FORGOTTEN PLACE--and we thank all of you for your good wishes! We enjoy sharing her with readers. So--December 1, and we'll have Chapter One up on the computer. Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86402040604748830522018-10-04T16:08:20.222-04:002018-10-04T16:08:20.222-04:00We hope you'll love Bess. She's such a gre...We hope you'll love Bess. She's such a great character to work with. She tries to heal, whether it's wounds or the problems she's helping solve, and I think that's her strength. She's very human--she gets mad, she will stand her ground when she has to, and she fights for what she believes is right. And she'll admit it when she's wrong. Caroline Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596013266825813689noreply@blogger.com