tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post8236972355249506067..comments2024-03-29T06:11:11.605-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: ON 4MAJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61982861545760900272008-12-11T11:00:00.000-05:002008-12-11T11:00:00.000-05:00Fascinating interview, but no surprise since Maddy...Fascinating interview, but no surprise since Maddy is a #1 fan, prolific reader and great organizer. Looking forward to seeing you at LCC2009 in Hawaii, and, of course, in San Francisco at Bouchercon. Fan Guest of Honor, well-deserved.Janet Rudolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395834961880172395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21871337706178417222008-12-10T23:15:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:15:00.000-05:00Hank, another interesting question - you are so go...Hank, another interesting question - you are so good at those! I formed 4MA merely as a vehicle to find other people with whom to discuss books. The discussions are wonderful, and I learn a lot from them. I love how people express their honest opinions, and there's back and forth about reactions. What I didn't expect was the whole personal side of the thing. I have formed some lifelong friendships from the people I've met on this list. It seems to matter to people on an emotional as well as intellectual level. I can't imagine being without it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41165728746628114202008-12-10T23:12:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:12:00.000-05:00Hank, to join 4MA, folks just need to go to http:/...Hank, to join 4MA, folks just need to go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/4_Mystery_Addicts/ and sign up there. Be forewarned that it is an active group, and your inbox may explode! You can choose to receive messages via email, digest (25 messages per digest) or no mail, which means reading at the web site. It is a bit daunting at first, but it is a warm and friendly group so please hang in there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25231868057411813602008-12-10T22:54:00.000-05:002008-12-10T22:54:00.000-05:00Thanks, Maddy! If you're still here..how has this...Thanks, Maddy! <BR/><BR/>If you're still here..how has this experience--heading up hundreds of mystery readers--changed you?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1887430132469069242008-12-10T22:32:00.000-05:002008-12-10T22:32:00.000-05:00Rosemary, your comment made me laugh - a "pro" lik...Rosemary, your comment made me laugh - a "pro" like me - but that is an interesting question. I have to say that covers, colors and titles really have very little impact on what I choose to read. Well, sometimes the title may influence me in a negative way if it's too cutesy. I tend to look at the plot summary and see if it sounds like it's up my alley. That's a dark alley most of the time. If there's something unique about the book, such as its premise or setting, that will also grab me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54261919488319301182008-12-10T13:36:00.000-05:002008-12-10T13:36:00.000-05:00Welcome Maddy,I'm so thrilled there are people lik...Welcome Maddy,<BR/>I'm so thrilled there are people like you out there -- I have not checked out 4MA yet, but will go there next week after my launch craziness is over. <BR/><BR/>I also really like Sue Grafton, but have only gotten one third into the alphabet.<BR/><BR/>I have the same question as Rosemary and would love to hear your answer.Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65140996856957972062008-12-10T12:20:00.000-05:002008-12-10T12:20:00.000-05:00Welcome to JRR, Maddy!I've heard so many friends r...Welcome to JRR, Maddy!<BR/>I've heard so many friends rave about 4MA. I haven't dared join yet, because I know how much time I waste online as it is. If i'm not careful I will have literally ten minutes a day left for writing!Rhys Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663634889908752121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1141271278963527702008-12-10T12:00:00.000-05:002008-12-10T12:00:00.000-05:00Oh, great question,Ro. Love to know the answer.And...Oh, great question,Ro. Love to know the answer.<BR/><BR/>And if someone wants to join your stellar group, Maddy, how do they do it?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17151053305753657332008-12-10T07:50:00.000-05:002008-12-10T07:50:00.000-05:00Yikes, it's the famous Maddy! Nice to meet you. I ...Yikes, it's the famous Maddy! Nice to meet you. I was a lurker on 4MA for a while but you guys are amazing - I couldn't keep up with all of the new, cool books I was being turned on to (and write my own humble series.)<BR/>On behalf of all newbie I'd like to ask, - other than word of mouth - what draws you to a writer you've never heard of? We all obsess about covers, colors and titles, how much does all that matter to a pro like you?Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.com