tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5171591924806451194..comments2024-03-28T08:07:50.717-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Bedazzled Book Mascots by Ellen ByronJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59624055944999586062023-04-07T14:07:36.817-04:002023-04-07T14:07:36.817-04:00Animal mascot is a cute idea.Im obsessed with owls...Animal mascot is a cute idea.Im obsessed with owls myself Anna loomis Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794611410256860303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5985260623929113552023-03-26T23:50:47.144-04:002023-03-26T23:50:47.144-04:00Thanks so much, Mark! I really appreciate the supp...Thanks so much, Mark! I really appreciate the support!Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12478112574635392572023-03-26T23:50:19.034-04:002023-03-26T23:50:19.034-04:00Jeez, I responded but I don't see it. First of...Jeez, I responded but I don't see it. First of all, thank you SO much. Second, oooh, costume jewelry! LMK if you find any gators, peacocks, or bears. ;-)Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85400453322553830932023-03-26T22:47:50.688-04:002023-03-26T22:47:50.688-04:00Never considered an animal for a series mascot. I...Never considered an animal for a series mascot. I'm going to have to give this some thought.<br /><br />No need to enter me in the giveaway since I've already loved Here Comes the Body.<br /><br />And this new book is great fun as always!Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72515626574977824192023-03-26T21:13:06.664-04:002023-03-26T21:13:06.664-04:00You've reminded me to look through my great-gr...You've reminded me to look through my great-great aunt's jewelry boxes. I found them when my sister and I were clearing my dad's house after he passed. They are full of costume jewelry and I definitely remember an enamel flamingo. I'm looking forward to going through them again. <br />I love your books. I need to look for your Vintage Cookbook series. I know it will be just as fab as Cajun Country and Catering Hall mysteries. IYamVixen2https://www.blogger.com/profile/00345008951875281634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30853479965197334542023-03-26T19:55:00.204-04:002023-03-26T19:55:00.204-04:00Kitties!Kitties!Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41246555794344775452023-03-26T18:59:59.583-04:002023-03-26T18:59:59.583-04:00I would have to say some kind of cat because they ...I would have to say some kind of cat because they are my favorites! lindaherold999(at)gmail(dot)comLinda Heroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09988385643154235201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23673693801036845292023-03-26T18:28:28.621-04:002023-03-26T18:28:28.621-04:00I LOVED Madeline Albright and wanted that book! Th...I LOVED Madeline Albright and wanted that book! Thanks for the reminder. I'm going to see if my library has it.Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19150425184121209942023-03-26T18:22:18.232-04:002023-03-26T18:22:18.232-04:00Ellen, this discussion puts me in mind of Madeline...Ellen, this discussion puts me in mind of Madeline Albright and her collection of broaches. She even wrote a book about them, Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box. I'll bet you end up with more bear jewelry than you imagine. Take a trip to Alaska and see what you find! Congrats on the new book. I look forward to reading it.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612147279722035414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28770889781767769032023-03-26T17:26:04.621-04:002023-03-26T17:26:04.621-04:00Sue!! A bear cookie cutter. I had gator cookie cut...Sue!! A bear cookie cutter. I had gator cookie cutters for my Cajun Country series. Now I want them for the CA series!Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76437718688705281992023-03-26T17:25:00.860-04:002023-03-26T17:25:00.860-04:00LOLOL! I've checked out eBay and Etsy. So far,...LOLOL! I've checked out eBay and Etsy. So far, unimpressed!Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71877341502971992682023-03-26T16:26:03.974-04:002023-03-26T16:26:03.974-04:00I adore that Pizza Rat pin! Yes, he definitely ne...I adore that Pizza Rat pin! Yes, he definitely needs to make an appearance in the last Catering Hall Mystery. So many protagonists in cozies have pets that it could be argued that it is one of the defining characteristics of the genre. As for bears in your new series, my brother and sister in law both graduated from Cal, whose mascot is Oski the Bear. So they have a bear cookie cutter that they use to make the family favorite gingerbread cookies at Christmas. Whoever said they have to be gingerbread men?Sue Leisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25441295136389577862023-03-26T16:06:24.768-04:002023-03-26T16:06:24.768-04:00Oh Ellen, Ellen, Ellen! Never underestimate the j...Oh Ellen, Ellen, Ellen! Never underestimate the jewelry possibilities of bears 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻. Can’t wait for the 28th!!!Ruthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21955189685640633182023-03-26T16:05:28.173-04:002023-03-26T16:05:28.173-04:00Dianne, thank you! And I SO love the peacock in th...Dianne, thank you! And I SO love the peacock in the stained glass window. I wish I had a window like that IRL.Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89019584953845069422023-03-26T16:02:22.113-04:002023-03-26T16:02:22.113-04:00I love your books, especially the Cajun County Mys...I love your books, especially the Cajun County Mysteries. I also like the 🦚 and 🐀 mascots you've chosen for your new series. I also like the peacock in the window above the door. diannekcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26210314347476093552023-03-26T15:15:24.806-04:002023-03-26T15:15:24.806-04:00Kathy!!!! This is the most beautiful comment! You&...Kathy!!!! This is the most beautiful comment! You've made my day, week, and year. Your jewelry choices sound fab! I didn't wear any of mine at LCC - no time! But I hope to at Malice and now you've inspired me to do the same at B'con. muhwhaaa!Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39451807288432418322023-03-26T14:33:51.125-04:002023-03-26T14:33:51.125-04:00Ellen, I have to tell you that you are one of thos...Ellen, I have to tell you that you are one of those people whose name and presence bring absolute joy. Add funny to that, and it's little wonder why you were chosen as the Toastmaster at Left Coast Crime. I wish I'd been there to see that. And, congratulations on winning the Lefty for Best Humorous Mystery Novel. <br /><br />The book mascots combined with your jewelry for each series are brilliant representatives of your books. I can see that the alligator most reflects the flavor of your Cajun Country Mysteries, but it's wonderful Lucy that I think of as the face of the series. I am such a fan of novelty (no pun, well maybe a little pun, intended) jewelry. I can't wait to see you at Bouchercon and now notice your theme jewelry. I've bought a couple of jewelry items myself for the upcoming Bouchercon, a pin and earring set of meat cleavers. I'll be looking for more, too. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2984487646507677312023-03-26T13:54:34.312-04:002023-03-26T13:54:34.312-04:00Yes! I hadn't thought about that.Yes! I hadn't thought about that.Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83249313381998510432023-03-26T13:54:08.274-04:002023-03-26T13:54:08.274-04:00Thanks for a fab opportunity!Thanks for a fab opportunity!Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14138956845747765802023-03-26T13:42:43.974-04:002023-03-26T13:42:43.974-04:00I think the peacock is perfect! It reminds me of s...I think the peacock is perfect! It reminds me of some of the elaborate Mardi Gras costumes.<br /> Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57017309811790681432023-03-26T13:35:01.257-04:002023-03-26T13:35:01.257-04:00Thanks so much for visiting us today, Ellen! I am ...Thanks so much for visiting us today, Ellen! I am so excited for FOUR PARTIES AND A FUNERAL!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31929420782325154032023-03-26T12:58:59.108-04:002023-03-26T12:58:59.108-04:00Libby, what a great way to put it. I'm actuall...Libby, what a great way to put it. I'm actually finding a way to make the bear in my new series pivotal to a plot point in a future book. Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62452992197741019712023-03-26T12:57:40.831-04:002023-03-26T12:57:40.831-04:00Yay!! Honestly, they're really funny - if I do...Yay!! Honestly, they're really funny - if I do say so myself!Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81212332946363815432023-03-26T12:57:18.533-04:002023-03-26T12:57:18.533-04:00Oooh - that dream made me tear up!! My baby Pogo. ...Oooh - that dream made me tear up!! My baby Pogo. God, I miss him. What a honor you saw legendary Dick Van Dyke walking him!<br /><br />And wonderful job of IDing series' animals!Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2914631333116679502023-03-26T12:56:03.968-04:002023-03-26T12:56:03.968-04:00Thanks! And don't be surprised if you see that...Thanks! And don't be surprised if you see that rat on one of my shirts someday!Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.com