tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post9059793835845233807..comments2024-03-28T21:31:13.672-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Does The Chicken Have a Name? (or: How does Kendel do it?)Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81950597720419742562013-05-10T17:26:15.227-04:002013-05-10T17:26:15.227-04:00I'm going to CCWC too! My first writers confer...I'm going to CCWC too! My first writers conference. So excited!Judith Gondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660792353316408939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17517139398939712852013-05-10T13:43:33.019-04:002013-05-10T13:43:33.019-04:00Love the logo! Congratulations on all the success ...Love the logo! Congratulations on all the success you're having with your publishing house and your own book!Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55767634602459448972013-05-10T13:29:02.939-04:002013-05-10T13:29:02.939-04:00Would love to get a copy of Board Stiff as I love ...Would love to get a copy of Board Stiff as I love humorous mysteries and those set in the south especially. <br /><br />Question: Do you have any humorous chick-lit mysteries at Henery? Any chick-lit at all right now? Di Eats the Elephanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067737807348338927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25932604381158967462013-05-10T11:24:31.948-04:002013-05-10T11:24:31.948-04:00Kendel, thanks for promoting this on the SinC list...Kendel, thanks for promoting this on the SinC listserv -- and Hank, every time I visit Jungle Red, I'm amazed all over again at how smart, sassy, and creative today's mystery writers are (especially the female ones!). What a great field to share, as writers, readers, and each other's fans. Looking forward to more about Henery Press, as well as Elliott Lisbon.Beth Kanellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108922407270772577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42292866511720225922013-05-10T00:03:37.916-04:002013-05-10T00:03:37.916-04:00And thank you, Judith Gonda...hope you love it!And thank you, Judith Gonda...hope you love it!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85722646181029044692013-05-10T00:00:50.195-04:002013-05-10T00:00:50.195-04:00Sweet dreams, everyone...xoxoSweet dreams, everyone...xoxoHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65703653973653465082013-05-09T23:45:51.672-04:002013-05-09T23:45:51.672-04:00Kristi, thank you the lovely compliment! That'...Kristi, thank you the lovely compliment! That's probably my most used mantra in the Hen House: tighten that manuscript. I definitely don't rely on my own editorial for my own writing, but use a set of very trusted editors to keep me in line. I'm so glad you're enjoying BOARD STIFF.<br /><br />Hank, happy to hear you landed safe. And CONGRATS on your Anthony nomination!! Sister, you're one hot tamale right now!<br /><br />What's next for Henery? We've got two fantastically funny mysteries in the next two weeks: Gretchen Archer's debut, DOUBLE WHAMMY on May 7 and the much anticipated 2nd Cherry Tucker mystery from Larissa Reinhart, STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW on May 14. <br /><br />Keep your eyes on the Hen House, peeps. Our little chickens are rockin the house!<br /><br />Thank you to everyone for the love and support and all the kind words. And big higs and kisses to Hank for hosting me today. You're truly fabulous! See you next month at CCWC!Kendel Lynnhttp://www.kendellynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62435337900402102422013-05-09T23:11:47.816-04:002013-05-09T23:11:47.816-04:00Whew! I made ir! Through thunderstorms and flight ...Whew! I made ir! Through thunderstorms and flight delays..I'm finally in St. Louis! ANyone who lives around here, I'll be at the Library tomorrow night with Megan Abbott and Reed Farrel COleman and Ace Atkins and MIchael Koryta. (You see why it was worth it to persevere through such perils...)<br /><br />But seems like you all managed nicely without me for a few hours...<br /><br />What a wonderful day at Jungle REd..we'll announce the winner tomorrow..there' still time to enter!<br /><br />Kendel (if you're still awake!)...what does Henery have coming up?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88686789028620458322013-05-09T21:46:22.394-04:002013-05-09T21:46:22.394-04:00What an awesome interview! That mug is adorable to...What an awesome interview! That mug is adorable too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11009545077325997826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11960926466079635462013-05-09T21:34:23.040-04:002013-05-09T21:34:23.040-04:00I love this interview. Henery Press boasts wonder...I love this interview. Henery Press boasts wonderful and talented authors.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46234908578944394792013-05-09T21:05:36.212-04:002013-05-09T21:05:36.212-04:00Kendel, I grabbed Board Stiff for the Kindle and a...Kendel, I grabbed Board Stiff for the Kindle and am loving it. I gotta ask -- how do you handle the editing? Because the writing is tight and scans beautifully. There's a lot of "big" authors whose books feel like nobody looked at them after they were dictated from the treadmill... your book doesn't. Could you comment on that process at all? Thanks!<br /><br />Although, I hear that, as an editor, your writers LOVE you ;-) <br /><br />Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605406591025175181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51714001827926776962013-05-09T20:52:07.396-04:002013-05-09T20:52:07.396-04:00Thank you for the entertaining interview, all of y...Thank you for the entertaining interview, all of you are truly inspirational! <br /><br />As a fellow lover of Kinsey, Stephanie, In-N-Out, cupcakes, and spotter of any bug within a 1-mile radius, I can't wait to read BOARD STIFF! In fact it sounds like my MC, Kendra Madison, would be bff with Elliott Lisbon. Definitely bumping up BOARD STIFF, LOWCOUNTRY BOIL, and THE OTHER WOMAN to the top of my TBR list.<br /><br />I love all the suggestions for the Henery Press Chick's name. My suggestion is Kate Peckit, a riff on one of my favorite fictional detectives, Kate Beckett, from the TV Series "Castle."<br /><br />Again, thanks for the great post! Judith Gondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660792353316408939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87562826281889652102013-05-09T20:07:36.178-04:002013-05-09T20:07:36.178-04:00Congrats on this adventure! :) Maybe someday I ...Congrats on this adventure! :) Maybe someday I will have a story for you. :D I love the name Eggitha! Can't go wrong naming her after one of the all time mystery queens!Marsha Bachmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994471626880713323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82553905768473297702013-05-09T18:41:37.542-04:002013-05-09T18:41:37.542-04:00I enjoyed reading the interview with Kendel and le...I enjoyed reading the interview with Kendel and learning about Henery Press. I've put "Board Stiff" on my to-read list. I would like to be in the running for one of those mugs with the darling Chick in the rainboots. If she needs a name I think she could wear the name Henny very well so that's my suggestion. Joan Farrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00857688163727742806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71223115827727276212013-05-09T18:18:06.753-04:002013-05-09T18:18:06.753-04:00I think you need to name the chicken Duckling.
I ...I think you need to name the chicken Duckling.<br /><br />I am always in favor of books about the south....and I look forward to reading this book.ANNETTEhttp://www.letterswhichbuildbridges.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70677215576392037652013-05-09T18:16:02.488-04:002013-05-09T18:16:02.488-04:00Oh, Kendel, thanks to you, I need to add so many b...Oh, Kendel, thanks to you, I need to add so many books and authors to my TBR pile! It was exciting to hear that Susan M Boyer won an Agatha-I had read and loved that book. I will be looking for more from her, and I look forward to reading my way through all the books from Henery Press.Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44063365521106693792013-05-09T18:08:05.759-04:002013-05-09T18:08:05.759-04:00Gretchen! Oh I think you know all about juggling w...Gretchen! Oh I think you know all about juggling wet cats, they’re all scratchy and cranky and slippery little suckers. (You’ll have a litter of your own next week with your release of DOUBLE WHAMMY…)<br /><br />Reine, I love a dog named Kendall, especially such a lively one. Even if he does not know the value of a priceless chickie mug (which is how I shall refer to them from this point forward).<br /><br />Donnell, hello! I laughed right out loud: the schedule I got myself into on purpose. Oy. I kind of laugh about it now, thinking how the lists all grew so fast. And did I mention each has its own colored postie note?<br /><br />Lee, I remember that lunch well! Are you still in Savannah? I’m sort of in love with a Kendel chicken now. <br /><br />Susan B the first, I have the entire Three Investigators library on the shelf in my game room. They inspire me (and I still dream of having a secret headquarters).<br /><br />Susan M. Boyer, oh Susan!! What a dream this ride has been. I could not be happier to have you right here with me (and my lists and spreadsheets and blue markers). Next up: LOWCOUNTRY BOMBSHELL! (and y’all will love this Southern charmer just as much.)<br /><br />Thank you, everyone, for such enthusiasm and excitement and encouragement. I’m so enjoying it, and I plan to celebrate it: always celebrate the big moments, they can be fewer than we’d like. I think I shall have cupcakes for dinner tonight!<br />Kendel Lynnhttp://www.kendellynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19051064141476470572013-05-09T17:52:44.518-04:002013-05-09T17:52:44.518-04:00Oh! My goodness!! Where have I been all day? I had...Oh! My goodness!! Where have I been all day? I had no idea Kendel was on Reds today until someone mentioned it in an email. I haven't logged in to social media yet. I have edits to do, and my editor really cracks the whip. :)<br /><br />Ha! Y'all know that's not true. If I talked for a week straight, I couldn't tell you all the fabulous things about working with Kendel.<br /><br />She's a tireless cheerleader for all the Henery Press authors, a fabulous editor, the most organized person I've ever met, and the most business savvy person I've ever met.<br /><br />AND--she's an awesome writer! I love Board Stiff and Elliott Lisbon. I've told Kendel I suspect she never sleeps because really, when could she work that in?<br /><br />One of the most amazing moments in my life was last Saturday night at the Agatha banquet. I'm so, so honored to have won the Agatha for Best First Novel. It's a dream come true, and Kendel is right when she says I was genuinely shocked.<br /><br />Kendel has accomplished so much in a mere 18 months, I can only imagine what the next few years will hold. <br /><br />Thank you Kendel, for having a dream (and a plan, and lots of spreadsheets) and taking me along for the ride.<br /><br />I'm incredibly blessed to be a Henery Press author! <br />Susan M. Boyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549813433043863815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30020073942223158762013-05-09T17:38:05.296-04:002013-05-09T17:38:05.296-04:00What a great interview! A nice look behind the sce...What a great interview! A nice look behind the scenes at someone who is juggling those wet cats correctly. I love the cups, would suggest the name Blue (for obvious reasons) for the chick.kaisquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997759850824465122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57386900145078908132013-05-09T17:34:56.823-04:002013-05-09T17:34:56.823-04:00This is an amazing story, and your book sounds gre...This is an amazing story, and your book sounds great. I, too, loved the Three Investigators when I was growing up!susan bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76040446285802212022013-05-09T17:23:34.113-04:002013-05-09T17:23:34.113-04:00My wife and I had the pleasure of chatting with Ke...My wife and I had the pleasure of chatting with Kendel (and CJ Lyons) during lunch at a Hilton Head, S.C. restaurant a couple of years ago. I knew then, after only a few minutes, that Kendel is extremely ambitious and someone who really works hard at succeeding. <br /><br />I wish I wrote quirky adventures and clever female sleuths because I'd sure be tickled pink to have a Kendel chicken on a book cover or two.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74583815914367338192013-05-09T16:29:30.590-04:002013-05-09T16:29:30.590-04:00Adorable interview. Congratulations Kendel on so ...Adorable interview. Congratulations Kendel on so many levels. I would love to win your new release, but in any case, I plan to buy it. Every time I think of the schedule you got yourself into on purpose, I have the urge go grap a cold rag and an aspirin and lie down! Here's to crossing off lists.Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9053774276796604002013-05-09T16:12:39.089-04:002013-05-09T16:12:39.089-04:00Hi Kendel,
I am so late. Had to keep correcting m...Hi Kendel,<br /><br />I am so late. Had to keep correcting my speech-to-text. My assistance dog's name is Kendall. He taught himself how to operate the electronic controller for my powered wheelchair. All morning, as I tried to respond to Hank's terrific blog, Kendall has been pushing my chair away from the desk. Every time he hears me say your name, he thinks I am commanding him to move my chair. I really don't know why he thinks that, but Kendall has his own ideas about what is good for me. I told him I was trying to win your chickie mug, but he doesn't care. I don't understand that, but Kendall doesn't seem to think that's important, either.<br /><br />U..UMaureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2180074545626170862013-05-09T15:47:12.336-04:002013-05-09T15:47:12.336-04:00Libby--I LOVE that. In so many ways, it's hila...Libby--I LOVE that. In so many ways, it's hilarious and wonderful and perfect. xooHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89783353036238224742013-05-09T15:30:02.626-04:002013-05-09T15:30:02.626-04:00So great reading about Kendel and Henery Press. An...So great reading about Kendel and Henery Press. And congrats on that Agatha for Susan's book! What a feather in the cap for Henery!<br />Jennifer McAndrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09128398402747993158noreply@blogger.com