--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 244 MYSTERY Ref: E3T00001 Date: 03/23/97 From: JOAN RENNE Time: 02:59am \/To: HEATHER HARPER (Read 3 times) Subj: Books Hi Heather, In reference to FM and Books, HH>I am the same way. I have a book in each room so that if I am in there or HH>reason I can use the book to kill time. I always take the time for me to re HH>every night before bed. I also find that with my FM I have trouble sleeping HH>I find I pick up my book and read myself to sleep. It works for me ecause HH>reading relaxes me so much. I read in bed for years, and when FM hit I continued reading in bed. When the book hit the floor I was wide awake for another hour or two, so I quit that nonsense. Now I clean up the BBS, write my messages and answer the dreaded (G) sysop mail. Then I play a few kinds of solitare until I start falling into the computer... then I know it's time to go to bed. (VBG) HH>What kind of books do you read? Mysteries, thrillers, some hi-teck novels, military fact and fiction, and historical novels built around actual events. I detest romance novels. Joan * SLMR 2.1a * ... Loan a book? Never. Loan my dog? Sure. He comes home. --- WM v3.01/93-0495 * Origin: Friend's BBS Omaha Ne (1:285/662.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 244 MYSTERY Ref: E3T00002 Date: 03/21/97 From: JAN MURPHY Time: 10:01pm \/To: DOROTHY REYNOLDS (Read 3 times) Subj: Re: Sharyn McCrumb > > Also, I know this is a bit off topic, but ... have finally > gotten a > short story published. What a thrill to see that byline! Congratulations! Where did your story get published? I don't think a few off-topic posts here and there will hurt the echo, as long as we take care not to get too carried away with them. --- Opus-CBCS 1.73a * Origin: Sci-Fido II, World's Oldest SF BBS, Berkeley, CA (1:161/84.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 244 MYSTERY Ref: E3T00003 Date: 03/22/97 From: STEVEN HORN Time: 02:11pm \/To: POLLY FITT-JONES (Read 3 times) Subj: Inspector Morse Polly Fitt-Jones (1:138/102) wrote to Steven Horn at 23:21 on 19 Mar 1997: PF> Thanks for the information....When I finish all t"The Cat Whos" I PF> will start on the Inspector Morse series. I have to admit that I can't say that any of "The Cat Who" series turned my crank but I do know cat lovers who thought they were delightful. PF> I see you are up in Canada. I have made arrangments to be PF> reincarnated somewhere in Canada. I wouldn't even be dissapointed PF> if I found myself in Alaska. How does one make arrangements over something one normally has no control?:-) But I agree that Alaska can be delightful -- we're only a few miles away. Take care, Steven Horn (shorn@yknet.yk.ca) Moderator CAN_SYSLAW --- timEd/386 1.10+ * Origin: Yukon Mail, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada (1:3409/1) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 244 MYSTERY Ref: E3T00004 Date: 03/22/97 From: STEVEN HORN Time: 02:20pm \/To: DOROTHY REYNOLDS (Read 3 times) Subj: Sharyn McCrumb dorothy reynolds (1:202/711) wrote to ** ALL ** at 08:16 on 20 Mar 1997: dr> Have just finished reading my first Sharyn McCrumb. "If I'd Killed dr> Him When I Met Him ..." Good book and very funny. I'm going to be dr> looking for more from her. It's one of her Elizabeth MacPherson dr> series. I agree that "If I'd Killed Him ..." is amusing but my favorite McCrumb novels are the ones featuring Spencer Arrowood -- If Ever I Return, Pretty Peggy-O, The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter, and She Walks These Hills. P.S. Congratulations on being published. Take care, Steven Horn (shorn@yknet.yk.ca) Moderator CAN_SYSLAW --- timEd/386 1.10+ * Origin: Yukon Mail, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada (1:3409/1) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 244 MYSTERY Ref: E3U00000 Date: 03/20/97 From: SUZZE TIERNAN Time: 02:26pm \/To: SUSAN BULLA (Read 3 times) Subj: Mysteries -=> Quoting Susan Bulla to Suzze Tiernan <=- SB> Hi, Suzze. Am working my way through the Lindsey Davis "Falco" SB> series. I really enjoy them. I think the only one I have left is SB> Poseiden's Gold. The repartee reminds me of the old "Moonlighting" SB> series. I have not read that series yet, it's historical isn't it? SB> Have bought Mostrous Regiment of Women but havn't stuck my nose in it SB> yet. I had a slow go with that one. But some people think it is the best of the series. SB> know if Lauie King has a new Kate Martinelli one out yet? She's SB> overdue! I do know that "With Child" will be out in paperback next month. I haven't seen the hardcover Advance yet but I'll bet there's one coming soon. ... suzze@concentric.net --- Blue Wave/DOS v2.21 * Origin: The Chessplayer's Forum (1:2410/278) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 244 MYSTERY Ref: E3U00001 Date: 03/20/97 From: SUZZE TIERNAN Time: 02:28pm \/To: JOAN TUCKEY (Read 3 times) Subj: Mysteries -=> Quoting Joan Tuckey to Suzze Tiernan <=- JT> I have just finished "Every Deadly Sin" by D.M Greenwood and have two JT> waiting to be read - "Unhold Angels" by Kate Gallison and "Chivalry Is JT> Dead" by Kate Kingsbury. I can picture the last two, "Every Deadly Sin" doesn't ring a bell. I think I have bought about 10 new books this week. When will I ever get to read all the books I buy??????????? ... suzze@concentric.net --- Blue Wave/DOS v2.21 * Origin: The Chessplayer's Forum (1:2410/278) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 244 MYSTERY Ref: E3U00002 Date: 03/23/97 From: DOROTHY REYNOLDS Time: 06:11pm \/To: JAN MURPHY (Read 3 times) Subj: Re: Sharyn McCrumb JM> > JM> > Also, I know this is a bit off topic, but ... have finally JM> > gotten a JM> > short story published. What a thrill to see that byline! JM> JM>Congratulations! Where did your story get published? Thank you Jan. Anne Page published my story in her Canine Classified Magazine she publishes every month. It's a subscription only publication for the dog show set. Aalso wants me to contribute more stories from time to time. JM>I don't think a few off-topic posts here and there will hurt the echo, as JM>long as we take care not to get too carried away with them. I don't think so either, but I don't want to get in trouble with our moderator. (G). Guess under the circumstances we'll be forgiven. Am wading through The Last Castrato by John Spencer Hill. Sure is different. Takes place in Florence, Italy. Am sure learning a lot about the art and music of the city. A bit detailed in spots, but good just the same. Will let you know if I like it. Talk to you later. Dorothy JM>--- Opus-CBCS 1.73a JM> * Origin: Sci-Fido II, World's Oldest SF BBS, Berkeley, CA (1:161/84.0) --- DBSMail V2.00g [F633BFFC] * Origin: tnl-online.com -=- san diego, ca -=- (1:202/711) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 244 MYSTERY Ref: E3U00003 Date: 03/24/97 From: SUSAN BULLA Time: 06:29pm \/To: SUZZE TIERNAN (Read 3 times) Subj: Mysteries ST> SB> Poseiden's Gold. The repartee reminds me of the old "Moonlighting" ST> SB> series. ST> ST> I have not read that series yet, it's historical isn't it? Yes, and I don't really care for historical per se, but really have enjoyed Davis' writing. ST> I had a slow go with that one. But some people think it is the best of the ST> series. I thought "Beekeeper's" was "OK," but I'm not a raving fan of Holmes, original or knock-offs! ST> SB> know if Lauie King has a new Kate Martinelli one out yet? She's ST> SB> overdue! ST> ST> I do know that "With Child" will be out in paperback next month. I haven't ST> seen the hardcover Advance yet but I'll bet there's one coming soon. I'll be eager for this one to hit the used bookstores! Am currently reading "Kiss the Girls" by James Patterson (?). It's all right but not great. His villains are certainly villainous enough but I don't think he's really that good a writer. [Spoken by a woman who never has and never will have anything published!] * JABBER v1.2 * Age 'n treachery overcome youth 'n skill. --- InterEcho 1.19 * Origin: * The Oasis BBS * Weatherford, TX * (817) 613-9002 * (1:130/716) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 244 MYSTERY Ref: E3U00004 Date: 03/24/97 From: DOROTHY REYNOLDS Time: 11:50am \/To: STEVEN HORN (Read 3 times) Subj: Sharyn McCrumb -=> Quoting Fn:steven Horn@1:3409/1.0 to Bears <=- FH> dorothy reynolds (1:202/711) wrote to ** ALL ** at 08:16 on 20 Mar FH> 1997: dr> Have just finished reading my first Sharyn McCrumb. "If I'd Killed dr> Him When I Met Him ..." Good book and very funny. I'm going to be dr> looking for more from her. It's one of her Elizabeth MacPherson dr> series. FH> I agree that "If I'd Killed Him ..." is amusing but my favorite FH> McCrumb novels are the ones featuring Spencer Arrowood -- If Ever I FH> Return, Pretty Peggy-O, The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter, and She Walks FH> These Hills. FH> P.S. Congratulations on being published. Hello Steven up there in the Yukon, Thanks for the congrats. And thanks for giving me the names of Sharyn McCrumb books. The list of good stuff to read grows ever longer. I don't think I'll ever find time to read all of them, but it's nice to have something to refer to. Beats going into the library or a book store "cold turkey." :}. Don't you participate in the Writing Conference on occasion? Thought I saw your name there in the past, or am I mistaken? I read so many messages I sometimes lose track of who is who. Of course, my age may have something to do with it. (G). Never ceases to amaze me how far reaching our messages go. Isn't it wonderful? And just think how much postage we are saving, not to mention talking to people we might never otherwise meet. Well Steven, will be talking to you again. Take care. Dorothy FH> Take care, FH> Steven Horn (shorn@yknet.yk.ca) FH> Moderator CAN_SYSLAW FH> -!- timEd/386 1.10+ FH> ! Origin: Yukon Mail, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada (1:3409/1) ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- DBSMail V2.00g [F633BFFC] * Origin: tnl-online.com -=- san diego, ca -=- (1:202/711) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 244 MYSTERY Ref: E3V00000 Date: 03/24/97 From: RUSS JERNIGAN Time: 09:13pm \/To: DOROTHY REYNOLDS (Read 3 times) Subj: Mysteries and the like Hi, Dorothy! DR> DR>Have just finished reading my first Sharyn McCrumb. "If I'd Killed DR> DR>Him When I Met Him ..." Good book and very funny. I'm going to be DR> DR>looking for more from her. It's one of her Elizabeth MacPherson DR> DR>series. DR> FJ> Ms. McCrumb is a good author. Be aware that the Tennessee hill eries DR> FJ> that she does are not really mysteries -- and are dead serious with o DR> FJ> humor at all. Good, though. DR> on. Thanks for telling me about this author. I noticed on the DR> page that lists her books that she's written quite a few and not DR> all of them mysteries. Does the Tennessee hill series feature DR> Elizabeth McPherson or is she in the mystery series only? Elizabeth only appears in her own series (there is another, sillier mystery series based around science fiction fandom). My parents (long ago despairing of having any idea of what books I own or would like) gave me a gift certificate to The Rue Morgue here in Boulder (at Christmas). Three days ago, I happily went out and spent it all at once (and a bit more, besides). I have finished Marion Babson's _Smoke and Whiskers_ and _Break A Leg, Darlings_, and J.A. Jance's _Name Witheld_. Currently, I'm 3/4 through Karen Kijewski's _Honky Tonk Kat_ and about 1/4 into _Falconer's Judgement_ (author?) . All good stuff. I also have 3 more in the immediate que. Best, RussJ * SLMR 2.1a * "Cow tipping? Give 15% . . ." Marti Rhodes --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.11 * Origin: Rams' Island BBS (1:104/333.0)