Bits & Pieces
Julia Spencer-Fleming’s new mystery, One Was a Soldier, has been delayed for the second time and my sales rep doesn’t know why. It looks like it may not be out till 2012. That means the #1 vote-getter on the poll over there to the right of your screen is, well, wishful thinking.
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Another fine author passed away the other day. Among his many accomplishments, Ralph McInerny was a Notre Dame professor for over 50 years and directed the Medieval Institute. He was the prolific author of more than 100 diversified works including philosophy and French poetry but was most widely known for his crime fiction, including the series featuring the beloved Father Dowling. He will be greatly missed.
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A picture I can’t resist—
Smiley Fish
I want one!
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#snOMG is hitting #RVA again this weekend. In many parts of the country, that would rate a “so?” but, here in Richmond, some of us (me) have HAD ENOUGH! And there are two more storms on the way in the next week. Doing my part to save humanity, I promise to never complain again about not getting snow. At least this year.
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Sort of makes me think of patting a little kid on the head.
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I generally update the upcoming title lists over there on the right side of the page several times a week but I can never get them all. I don’t have enough hours in the day for one thing but I also don’t get catalogs or other advance notification of everything. I’m concentrating only on mystery, science fiction, fantasy and horror but there are still gaps. Are there authors you’d like me to check on and add to the list? Just leave a comment and I’ll get right on it. I’d be happy to check on non-genre authors, too.
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Authors! If you’d like us to consider reviewing your book, send it to us at:
Creatures ‘n Crooks Books & Sundries
2519 Professional Road, Suite A
Richmond, VA 23235
No promises that we will publish a review (or that it will be glowing) but your book will get a fair look.
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Hey, have you wanted to try writing for a blog but haven’t had the opportunity? You don’t have to be an author, published or otherwise (although authors are certainly very welcome); all you need is something you’d like to say. I’d prefer you avoid religion and/or politics unless it has something to do with a book but, otherwise, I’d love to have you visit and I have available openings in the late spring and summer. Contact me at cncbooks1@gmail.com and we’ll talk about it.
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And, finally, in support of budding artists everywhere, allow me
to introduce this fine fellow—
Till next time!
February 6, 2010
Posted in: Tales of a Bookseller
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