tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5887915876244646812..comments2024-03-29T02:21:55.153-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Mason and Poirot and Holmes, oh my!Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80824845474269916502018-06-05T11:29:05.848-04:002018-06-05T11:29:05.848-04:00Jon, we read this with surprise. Of course, my dad...Jon, we read this with surprise. Of course, my dad was not the first and only to write the books. I wrote three of them with him. But since you and Hank are really the only two people in the mystery world who did not write to me to offer condolences of my dad's passing, this does not surprise us.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094455095041637388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46183637410503671002018-06-04T12:37:31.083-04:002018-06-04T12:37:31.083-04:00Hi Jon, I'm catching up on some Jungle Red art...Hi Jon, I'm catching up on some Jungle Red articles from the last week and love when my favorite authors come together! I'll always remember you visiting our class to teach the art of writing "interesting things happening to people/characters that you care about". Thank you for taking up the mantle and continuing the series. I hope you have a lovely summer filled with beach walks and docile dobermans.<br />Best wishes,<br />Hillary (of the Hawkins & Noonan clans)<br />PS You should use your high school grad. photo from time to time on the jacket art/bio - few people have such excellent hair!Hillary Ogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669385158671350274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87363789549128878462018-06-04T12:36:10.957-04:002018-06-04T12:36:10.957-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Hillary Ogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669385158671350274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30078744944996883262018-06-01T08:22:46.002-04:002018-06-01T08:22:46.002-04:00Jon, to be fair, Lewis and Hathaway are TV, not bo...Jon, to be fair, Lewis and Hathaway are TV, not books. But they come from the great tradition of Inspector Morse.<br /><br />Debs, I feel a rewatching of "Lewis" coming on. I think all the seasons are available on Amazon Prime. I wish the first movie was, too.<br /><br />Mary/LizLiz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27000575161329821722018-06-01T03:13:01.929-04:002018-06-01T03:13:01.929-04:00Has anyone tossed in Max Tudor's name? G.M. Ma...Has anyone tossed in Max Tudor's name? G.M. Malliet's books have been added to my must-read-immediately list.<br /><br />And hooray to everyone who mentioned Mrs. Pollifax. I still pull out the first Mrs. P. when I've had a particularly bad day and need a diversion. It does begin with her considering taking a step off the roof, and proceeds with a grand adventure...Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786511163919657885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86039846913229484202018-05-31T23:34:34.699-04:002018-05-31T23:34:34.699-04:00Ah, late to the party. Just two favorites who may ...Ah, late to the party. Just two favorites who may have been underrepresented here: Sergeant Cluff , of The Moonstone fame. Set up as a stooge--but far from it. I love Wilkie Collins. And there is always Adam Dalglish. I'm in love with that man!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17946905881136839301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58084978394405239422018-05-31T22:19:16.798-04:002018-05-31T22:19:16.798-04:00Temperance Brennan is a GREAT choice!Temperance Brennan is a GREAT choice!Jon Landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783709756792749654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35966057224817420662018-05-31T22:18:15.682-04:002018-05-31T22:18:15.682-04:00Great thoughts all, Pam. And how about Dennis Leha...Great thoughts all, Pam. And how about Dennis Lehane? Nobody's darker than him and he has that great series with the male and female detective team, Patrick and Holly maybe?Jon Landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783709756792749654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83921011356999198392018-05-31T22:16:54.850-04:002018-05-31T22:16:54.850-04:00Bravo, Coralee!!!! The film of course was DARKER T...Bravo, Coralee!!!! The film of course was DARKER THAN AMBER, highlighted by that incredible fight scene at the end where Rod Taylor battles William Smith, who went on to play the villainous Falconetti on RICH MAN, POOR MAN.Jon Landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783709756792749654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83607218291672287742018-05-31T22:14:59.580-04:002018-05-31T22:14:59.580-04:00Thanks for the good word, Helen! It was truly a la...Thanks for the good word, Helen! It was truly a labor of love because I didn't try to imitate what already been done, but instead conceived Jessica as I remember her from the television show. I believe the books are still cozies, just with a harder edged with more emphasis on the mystery and following along with Jessica as she gets to the bottom of things.Jon Landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783709756792749654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-625965028259539112018-05-31T22:13:13.045-04:002018-05-31T22:13:13.045-04:00Interesting, Cheryl, that so many of your choices ...Interesting, Cheryl, that so many of your choices have appeared above. The other thing they have in common, is that with the exception of Jane Marple, I've never read any of them. As I mentioned above, I'm feeling very un-read today!Jon Landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783709756792749654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66362536520171826722018-05-31T22:11:43.693-04:002018-05-31T22:11:43.693-04:00OMG, David, that's a GREAT choice! I grew up o...OMG, David, that's a GREAT choice! I grew up on those books, started reading them in junior high based on a teacher's recommendation. I think MONDAY was my favorite book but the first in the series (forgot the day and title) was the best mystery. Kudos, my friend!Jon Landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783709756792749654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21053304476589368382018-05-31T22:10:19.691-04:002018-05-31T22:10:19.691-04:00Thanks, Jenn. Please let me know what you think af...Thanks, Jenn. Please let me know what you think after you've dug into A DATE WITH MURDER.Jon Landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783709756792749654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71002095207996158972018-05-31T22:09:34.771-04:002018-05-31T22:09:34.771-04:00Kathy: Your mention of Texas and points south also...Kathy: Your mention of Texas and points south also makes me think of those great Joe Landsdale mysteries that were adapted by Sundance channel. And Craig Johnson's wonderful Longmire mysteries that have made such a great TV show. Interesting that modern-day Western settings make for great mysteries!Jon Landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783709756792749654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57365490473671556302018-05-31T21:34:01.329-04:002018-05-31T21:34:01.329-04:00Congratulations and thanks for continuing this fun...Congratulations and thanks for continuing this fun series. I would have to include Miss Marple and many of the newer sleuths...Flavia de Luce, Inspector Gamache, Maggie Hope, Maisie Dobbs, Clare and Russ, Duncan and Gemma, Charlotte McNally, Jane Ryland...oh so many.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14903864302352276426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87223801938438137762018-05-31T21:18:24.271-04:002018-05-31T21:18:24.271-04:00 Oh, that’s a new one for me! Thank you! Oh, that’s a new one for me! Thank you! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72016365106067897152018-05-31T20:28:48.443-04:002018-05-31T20:28:48.443-04:00So many wonderful sleuths. I can't think of an...So many wonderful sleuths. I can't think of any to add. Congratulations on your new endeavor, Jon! Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22218878551490559582018-05-31T17:09:09.261-04:002018-05-31T17:09:09.261-04:00Was a big fan of MSW tv series but somehow never r...Was a big fan of MSW tv series but somehow never read the books. So many of my favorites have been mentioned in other's comments, including the JRW characters, so no need to list again, enough to echo my agreement! One addition, quintessentially British village, is Hazel Holt's Sheila Mallory mysteries....must be consumed with a pot of tea and biscuits. How exciting for you Jon to climb right inside Jessica's head and bring her to life on paper again! Helen Nordsethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722564768816791372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86039611204519393732018-05-31T16:35:29.339-04:002018-05-31T16:35:29.339-04:00Oh yes—so great of you to add him! XxxOh yes—so great of you to add him! XxxHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75945558783898430602018-05-31T16:34:56.776-04:002018-05-31T16:34:56.776-04:00So many! It’s lovely to hear, right?So many! It’s lovely to hear, right?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49227111548950348002018-05-31T16:34:26.114-04:002018-05-31T16:34:26.114-04:00You are too fabulous! I am on the train to NYC and...You are too fabulous! I am on the train to NYC and BEA— more to come...xxxHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18942801051925817082018-05-31T16:33:30.034-04:002018-05-31T16:33:30.034-04:00Rabbi David Small.
Rabbi David Small.<br />David Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144607647071920674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18220441104940298842018-05-31T16:25:44.214-04:002018-05-31T16:25:44.214-04:00Love the blog idea for "dark" heroes! I ...Love the blog idea for "dark" heroes! I would include Dave Robicheaux and Matt Scudder - two on my favorites list - on this list. Other favorites:Kinsey Milhone (so sad that we won't see Z), Spenser, Jackson Brody, Gemma and Duncan.Pam Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778448912066309569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49212690599419637782018-05-31T16:06:11.808-04:002018-05-31T16:06:11.808-04:00I have not seen the Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock mov...I have not seen the Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock movies, but for me Jeremy Brett is MY Sherlock Holmes. I'm actually in the midst of rewatching the entire Granada series he starred in after buying the set when I found it brand new but cheaper than usual.Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39289834317370998752018-05-31T16:04:05.198-04:002018-05-31T16:04:05.198-04:00Cabot Cove would never be the same if it got a vis...Cabot Cove would never be the same if it got a visit from Caitlin Strong.Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.com