Friends
are often surprised I write mysteries. They find it difficult to believe the
woman whose knees get weak at the sight of blood would willingly (and with such
glee) write about murder.
I
blame the Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and Trixie Belden books. I read every single book as a
child and always imagined myself as the sleuth. If I close my eyes I can still
see those books on the shelves of my small town public library. They began my
love affair with the mystery genre.
If
you’re an author, what books influenced you to become a writer?
If
you’re a reader, what books drew you to this genre?
Today
is day 5 of the Mystery We Write Blog Tour. I’m visiting with Alice Duncan and
among other things, we’re chatting about what books influenced our decision to
write mysteries.
Leave
a comment (either here or on Alice’s blog) and you will be
eligible to win one of three e-copies of FRANK,
INCENSE AND MURIEL, the first book of my Muriel Reeves Mysteries. The
winners will be announced December 9.
Good
luck in the draw and happy reading!
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2 comments:
Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden and The Hardy Boys were some of my favorite books when I was growing up. I so wish I still had those books. I remember reading them over and over again.
Me, too, Susanne! They were wonderful company. I considered them friends.
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