tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post7202731855352338720..comments2024-03-27T20:39:04.792-04:00Comments on KILLER HOBBIES: Beach boyBetty Hechtmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-82387437795762724932008-08-07T01:39:00.000-04:002008-08-07T01:39:00.000-04:00Check out Michelle Gagnon's post at a brand new au...Check out Michelle Gagnon's post at a brand new author's blog called The Kill Zone. She included amusing thoughts about doing book tour stops with Simon. The Kill Zone: http://killzoneauthors.blogspot.com/Kathryn Lilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701558750790059307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-49915831296325179322008-08-05T20:36:00.000-04:002008-08-05T20:36:00.000-04:00Cammy, don't pretend you don't like dogs...especia...Cammy, don't pretend you don't like dogs...especially mine.Simon Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471742491394830379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-36072633514948720112008-08-05T16:56:00.000-04:002008-08-05T16:56:00.000-04:00It's fun to be a "great beach read"! We'll all mee...It's fun to be a "great beach read"! We'll all meet under the palm trees! Thanks for joining us today!Kathryn Lilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701558750790059307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-9030326244345761192008-08-05T15:48:00.000-04:002008-08-05T15:48:00.000-04:00I'm with Terri on this one ... buy the book!I was ...I'm with Terri on this one ... buy the book!<BR/><BR/>I was at a gathering recently where the group of about 30 told me proudly that they buy one copy of each of my books and pass them around. Someone is still about five books behind.<BR/><BR/>Of course I'm happy I have 30 readers, but 30 sales of each book would be nice, too, and would go farther in terms of being able to keep them published!Camille Minichinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701150885595400018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-45504328482271960932008-08-05T15:07:00.000-04:002008-08-05T15:07:00.000-04:00Simon, you're much kinder than I am. I usually tel...Simon, you're much kinder than I am. I usually tell people just the opposite. Reading the book is optional. I just need them to buy it.Terri Thayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09953154767532970027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-27846106632786449102008-08-05T12:56:00.000-04:002008-08-05T12:56:00.000-04:00What dog?What dog?Camille Minichinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701150885595400018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-14088849778896149762008-08-05T12:21:00.000-04:002008-08-05T12:21:00.000-04:00Thank you for the nice comments. It's a bloody ni...Thank you for the nice comments. It's a bloody nice welcome.<BR/><BR/>Caryn: It's okay that you own my book, but haven't read it. That way you're still a fan. :-0<BR/><BR/>I think people missed something. I'm as adorable as my dog. Correct, yes? :-/<BR/><BR/>SimonSimon Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471742491394830379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-54160009292253136622008-08-05T12:07:00.000-04:002008-08-05T12:07:00.000-04:00Welcome to Killer Hobbies, Simon. This could be a ...Welcome to Killer Hobbies, Simon. This could be a life changing experience. From now on, you'll be surrounded by women armed with needles, glue guns and rotary cutters.<BR/><BR/>I think there are people out there who need permission to read fiction.Summertime is a great one. Beach read, plane read, sick bed read. Whatever, just - read.Terri Thayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09953154767532970027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-75265990832782106262008-08-05T11:46:00.000-04:002008-08-05T11:46:00.000-04:00Simon,I haven't read your book, but I own it, just...Simon,<BR/>I haven't read your book, but I own it, just haven't got to it yet. Does that count? <BR/>Yes, Linda is right, the dog is adoreable.<BR/>Caryncarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761365713102858135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-5393746739066134742008-08-05T11:36:00.000-04:002008-08-05T11:36:00.000-04:00A good beach read is a wonderful thing, Simon. An...A good beach read is a wonderful thing, Simon. And your dog is adorable!<BR/>--LindaLinda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-74921198835590750882008-08-05T11:33:00.000-04:002008-08-05T11:33:00.000-04:00Bloody hell, Simon! You're a fantastic beach read...Bloody hell, Simon! You're a fantastic beach read! And also quite a nice Muni read.Dana Fredstihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802936840624512415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-69110944630441388562008-08-05T11:30:00.000-04:002008-08-05T11:30:00.000-04:00I love your "jolly" comment, Monica. Are you a Bri...I love your "jolly" comment, Monica. Are you a Brit too??<BR/><BR/>(I was kind of hoping Simon would use "bloody" in his blog, as he does every other word in real life -- LSHMBH!)Camille Minichinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701150885595400018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-91396556790155405982008-08-05T11:07:00.000-04:002008-08-05T11:07:00.000-04:00I remember my surprise at learning my first novel ...I remember my surprise at learning my first novel (a Peter Brichter mystery, not a Betsy Devsonshire entry) was coming out in hardcover. What I was writing -- what I'm still writing -- is exactly what Simon is talking about, a light entertainment that will be left on the seat of the bus or airplane at the end of a journey. I *love* that sort of book! How wonderful to have the tedium and discomfort and annoyance of a journey lightened by a jolly story! Difficult books can be valuable, important, even essential, but difficult times -- and vacations -- call for comfort reads.Monica Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722045113589668612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-71230265995995972352008-08-05T01:08:00.000-04:002008-08-05T01:08:00.000-04:00Let me point out that our guest today is a loyal S...Let me point out that our guest today is a loyal Sister in Crime and as much entertainment as his books.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting, SimonCamille Minichinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701150885595400018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-50774449215629108132008-08-05T01:00:00.000-04:002008-08-05T01:00:00.000-04:00I know exactly what you mean about wanting to ente...I know exactly what you mean about wanting to entertain. My hope for HOOKED ON MURDER was that readers would have a good time. Maybe they'd learn a little about crochet, but mostly just get away from it all for awhile.<BR/><BR/>There is a lot to be said for fun reads that leave you with a smile. I will look for your book.Betty Hechtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.com