tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7697581261501166195..comments2024-03-28T13:46:02.547-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: The Reds Storm the Barricades: It's Book Tour TimeJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34968219506907691832019-08-27T03:28:10.650-04:002019-08-27T03:28:10.650-04:00Spending travelers who are seeking adventures unex...Spending travelers who are seeking adventures unexpected are best suited to the focal Amazon area. It is accessible by street and the tourist industry around Pucallpa is to a great extent immature, with a lot of moderate tours and accommodations accessible. If you want to know more, Please check out here: <a href="https://tambopatareservetours.com/" rel="nofollow">Tambopata tours</a>Smith Kaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15155591657219314190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79544599262595705952019-08-10T06:13:22.269-04:002019-08-10T06:13:22.269-04:00i was just browsing along and came upon your blog....i was just browsing along and came upon your blog. just wanted to say good blog and this article really helped me. <a href="https://blackgoldd.com/" rel="nofollow">cheap airport car rentals</a>Eliza Leazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145940378675652809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24751929105275458542019-08-09T08:50:08.808-04:002019-08-09T08:50:08.808-04:00The Festival of Mystery. I volunteered one year (t...The Festival of Mystery. I volunteered one year (this was after I joined Sisters in Crime, so probably at least 2012).<br /><br />We were all so sad when the Festival ended, but it was a major time investment and money - all those books to buy and stock (then return if they weren't purchased). The store has changed hands a third time and the current owners seem interested in the concept of bringing it back, but they've only owned the store about a year. If they do it, they want to do it right.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71308589432309672262019-08-08T23:32:11.768-04:002019-08-08T23:32:11.768-04:00SO funny! Plans, every day. Planes, no. oxxooo . SO funny! Plans, every day. Planes, no. oxxooo . Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58244494565582630662019-08-08T23:31:34.148-04:002019-08-08T23:31:34.148-04:00Thank you, dear Kristopher!
Thank you, dear Kristopher!<br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35827927899302383382019-08-08T23:30:55.103-04:002019-08-08T23:30:55.103-04:00Awww.....Love to see you, dear Mark! Awww.....Love to see you, dear Mark! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58756023211712871432019-08-08T23:21:15.649-04:002019-08-08T23:21:15.649-04:00I hit the LA Times Festival of Books every year. ...I hit the LA Times Festival of Books every year. Orange County is a bit of a drive for me, but I'm thinking about driving down there for Hank.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13021592511965264402019-08-08T23:18:25.371-04:002019-08-08T23:18:25.371-04:00Thank you, Julia. I am sure you understand more th...Thank you, Julia. I am sure you understand more than most people. And you're so right that it's more difficult to care for a loved one. Every downhill trend or loss of function is heartbreaking. He was a writer and a musician, so creative, and that is all gone.Beverly Fontainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753100340758588722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43994310014615107612019-08-08T18:26:27.128-04:002019-08-08T18:26:27.128-04:00Julia, thanks for the information--I have a nephew...Julia, thanks for the information--I have a nephew who lives in BG--might have to make a day of it sometime!Flora Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289148096894506235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86181364895129457602019-08-08T17:33:23.535-04:002019-08-08T17:33:23.535-04:00Just let me know when, Deborah, I'll be there....Just let me know when, Deborah, I'll be there.Deana Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093854261937772980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60933217196914887742019-08-08T16:16:00.745-04:002019-08-08T16:16:00.745-04:00Congrats to all!Congrats to all!Sarah Stewart Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10629945170822873961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57697650555000795882019-08-08T15:40:07.306-04:002019-08-08T15:40:07.306-04:00I can't begin to imagine a time when readers w...I can't begin to imagine a time when readers will stop wanting to meet authors at book signings, a chance to be up close and personal with the person who wrote a story that captivated you. As evidenced by all the readers at Bouchercon, Left Coast Crime, Malice Domestic, Crime Bake, and so many other book gatherings, we readers and fans can not get enough of you amazing authors. And, the book signing or individual event is especially enjoyed, as the focus narrows down to one or a couple of authors whom the reader can get to know more intimately. I do wish I lived closer to one of the popular touring sites. I keep wanting to get to Anderson's in Naperville, and with Rhys and Hank and Louise Penny coming up on deck there, I envy John Bychowski and others living near there. My niece lives in Naperville, but it's just getting there. And, now our air conditioner has quit, and we have to replace it, so I'm trying to save my money for Bouchercon. <br /><br />I'm too horribly far from Cincinnati, and sometimes a favorite author lands at Joseph-Beth's Booksellers there. Nashville is even closer, but it seems fewer of my favorites visit there, which surprises me a little, since author Ann Patchett has her Parnassus Bookstore there. Maybe, your publisher would consider Nashville not too far south, Julia? others?<br /><br />I tend to agree with Kristopher about the blog book tours. I used to try to do some, but I would rather just have an author on my Reading Room blog in an interview or an essay. Catriona McPherson did a favorite piece a few years ago, a Christmas story from her childhood. I'll be looking for some of those this year, too. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28226135143384643912019-08-08T15:37:38.510-04:002019-08-08T15:37:38.510-04:00That's why if I got the chance, I'd want t...That's why if I got the chance, I'd want to do a mystery bookshop tour. I think there are enough across the country (even if they are a vanishing breed) that I could hit a number of geographic areas.<br /><br />Not that I would ever expect to be in a position to do that or have a say in where I went.Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37931042914115856262019-08-08T15:24:22.399-04:002019-08-08T15:24:22.399-04:00Julia, it's another good reason why I'm gl...Julia, it's another good reason why I'm glad I don't have children!Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55872275332184628552019-08-08T15:03:14.939-04:002019-08-08T15:03:14.939-04:00I think we're all going to be there, Pat! And ...I think we're all going to be there, Pat! And yes, LOVE Murder By the Book. Houston is one of the places I think of when I think "typical book tour" - I've been there three times, and never seen anything other than my hotel, Murder by the Book, and a few outlying libraries. I don't think I've ever even eaten anything other than hotel food in Houston!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76143625830339004742019-08-08T15:00:09.710-04:002019-08-08T15:00:09.710-04:00This is very true, Jay, and I wish our publishers ...This is very true, Jay, and I wish our publishers would send us in more adventurous places. I've been asking for years to tour the south - I have lots of southern readers, I have southern connections (my father was an Alabamian and I spent my early childhood in that state) and the area is still populated with many great independent bookstores. But the only times I've been south of the Mason Dixon line have been when a bookstore or library has arranged an individual visit. It's frustrating.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54503738954951712862019-08-08T14:54:37.669-04:002019-08-08T14:54:37.669-04:00It's entered the culture, Jay. My youngest dau...It's entered the culture, Jay. My youngest daughter announced she wants to shop for a dress at Kleinfeld (the store in the show) when the time comes. I'm thinking over my dead body are we traveling to New York to a place where the "cheap" dresses start at $5,000. But it is GREAT fun to watch.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27565249031736866572019-08-08T14:50:36.105-04:002019-08-08T14:50:36.105-04:00Cathy, I've only ever been to Magna Cum Murder...Cathy, I've only ever been to Magna Cum Murder once, and I would love to come back. And how we're all going to miss stopping over at Aunt Agatha's! It was always such a special place - I have great memories of dinner out with readers, sleeping over at the Agnew's house, and using it as a home base for lots of visits to Michigan and northern Ohio bookstores and libraries. Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26467807729917376592019-08-08T14:45:17.512-04:002019-08-08T14:45:17.512-04:00Liz, I don't know if you were around then, but...Liz, I don't know if you were around then, but back in the '90s and early '00s the Mystery Lover's Bookshop in Oakland did a one day speaking and signing event the day after Malice that drew literal busloads of mystery authors. I know it ended when the store changed hands, but I think it shows the right event at a convenient time - like before/after the Ohioan Book Festival or the National Book Festival - could bring writers out in droves. Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49887290981406986172019-08-08T14:37:01.319-04:002019-08-08T14:37:01.319-04:00Diana, yes it will be great to meet Kyle Mills bec...Diana, yes it will be great to meet Kyle Mills because I hope to get the chance to tell him how much I loved his Mark Beamon series as well. <br /><br />Oh, and as for meeting all of the JRWs, I haven't met Deborah or Jenn yet.<br /><br />I'm telling you, the Jungle Red Con needs to happen. :DJay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52616235812422954432019-08-08T14:36:13.183-04:002019-08-08T14:36:13.183-04:00Fora, it's a bit of a drive, but Wood County D...Fora, it's a bit of a drive, but Wood County District Library in Bowling Green gets quite a few authors, and they do great events (from the author perspective, certainly.) Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16151547554873069532019-08-08T14:34:24.570-04:002019-08-08T14:34:24.570-04:00Something I've noticed about book tours is tha...Something I've noticed about book tours is that in general terms, a lot of authors stick to the geographic region where either they live, their books are set or a combination of them both.<br /><br />You don't see Ace Atkins promoting his Quinn Colson series in Boston. And you rarely if ever see C.J. Box come east either. Of course there are exceptions but for the most part, this seems to be the way things work.<br /><br />That's why I was so glad when Rhys came to Boston last summer. I despise driving in Boston but for the chance to meet THE RHYS BOWEN, author of the Molly Murphy series was enough to get me off my lazy butt and take the treacherous drive.<br /><br />And when Craig Johnson came to Weymouth and was interviewed by Hank, I had to be there. The only rare author appearance that I had to miss that I would've loved to gone to was when Brookline Booksmith hosted Michael Connelly a couple years back. His event was on the same day as the Iron Maiden concert that I had a very expensive ticket for.<br /><br />Of course, the opportunity to meet numerous authors at conventions is probably everyone's best bet but affording that is the biggest issue. So until the lottery ticket pays off, I do my best to get to the store signings that I can.Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28188059771927233872019-08-08T14:34:20.364-04:002019-08-08T14:34:20.364-04:00Julia, thanks! I think that I have met all of the...Julia, thanks! I think that I have met all of the Jungle Reds except you! If I go to Malice Domestic, then I will meet you! :-)<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79775973649803690112019-08-08T14:32:44.523-04:002019-08-08T14:32:44.523-04:00Jay, it was a shock when Vince Flynn died! Too yo...Jay, it was a shock when Vince Flynn died! Too young! How fun it will be for you to meet Kyle Mills!Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23621459667834473442019-08-08T14:30:28.142-04:002019-08-08T14:30:28.142-04:00And best of luck to you, Beverly. Caretaking is a ...And best of luck to you, Beverly. Caretaking is a hard, hard job even if (especially if?) it's for a love one.<br /><br />Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.com