tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.comments2023-10-04T07:10:47.619-04:00Libby's MusingsLibby McKinmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103167821798683594noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-32220321054143227692016-04-21T09:43:48.339-04:002016-04-21T09:43:48.339-04:00Sounds like a great book! .Sounds like a great book! .Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-51224904972177321312016-04-15T11:44:31.038-04:002016-04-15T11:44:31.038-04:00Thanks so much, Libby! Thanks so much, Libby! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-65192228081148578832015-11-25T14:59:16.053-05:002015-11-25T14:59:16.053-05:00No kidding, Linda Thorne. The Wicked Witch of the ...No kidding, Linda Thorne. The Wicked Witch of the West is one scary villain! Thanks for sharing.Libby McKinmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103167821798683594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-90384331026531999352015-11-24T19:43:15.412-05:002015-11-24T19:43:15.412-05:00My favorite fictional villain is the Wicked Witch ...My favorite fictional villain is the Wicked Witch of the (believe West), the one that was the bad one in the Wizard of OZ. She's mean to kids and doggies and yet she doesn't succeed in hurting either. She'd be a child's nightmare in the form of the wicked teacher, the neighbor who's rude to kids and pets. In reality, she's just a truly miserable person. authorlindathornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605805996356003012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-45621530273868854312015-09-26T21:44:01.213-04:002015-09-26T21:44:01.213-04:00Hi, Amy, thank you for stopping by.Hi, Amy, thank you for stopping by.Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-78294149105014759292015-09-26T14:05:07.406-04:002015-09-26T14:05:07.406-04:00I have a protagonist who is part Mescalero Apache....I have a protagonist who is part Mescalero Apache. I've worked with and socialized with many members of the tribe and their reservation is just down the road from where I live. It's great how their heritage and culture influences their daily life, even if they (like our characters) don't always make a big deal of it. Great post!Amy M. Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943829899085139497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-42655722577051797532015-09-26T10:03:23.742-04:002015-09-26T10:03:23.742-04:00Lorna, I knew it was, but just didn't use it--...Lorna, I knew it was, but just didn't use it--duh. Sometimes I'm a bit slow. I use the term Indian usually because that's what the Indians around here prefer. Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-37369884136224863562015-09-26T09:12:22.519-04:002015-09-26T09:12:22.519-04:00Glad you figured out that her Native American back...Glad you figured out that her Native American background was important.Lorna Collins -https://www.blogger.com/profile/01800799069326690421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-83404507560699257712015-09-26T08:59:36.578-04:002015-09-26T08:59:36.578-04:00I am thrilled to be here today, Libby. Thanks for ...I am thrilled to be here today, Libby. Thanks for hsoting me.Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-78273814824670667922013-03-22T09:21:04.863-04:002013-03-22T09:21:04.863-04:00Thank you for sharing how to keep characters real ...Thank you for sharing how to keep characters real Marilyn. I'm in the process of developing characters now (or should I say they are revealing themselves to me) and this advice is helpful. Have a wonderful day.Michelle Perinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029103829631178643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-75764003305329970932013-03-22T09:00:54.439-04:002013-03-22T09:00:54.439-04:00 Thanks for stopping by Evelyn and the compliment ... Thanks for stopping by Evelyn and the compliment on my characters. Nice to hear. Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-33050306650868245402013-03-21T20:53:19.612-04:002013-03-21T20:53:19.612-04:00You really do have some complex characters, Marily...You really do have some complex characters, Marilyn. But that's why readers are so eager to read the next novel in your series. Evelyn Cullethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042981370607083281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-61160310620106978712013-03-21T15:54:10.298-04:002013-03-21T15:54:10.298-04:00Thanks, Lorns and Jacqueline for stopping by and l...Thanks, Lorns and Jacqueline for stopping by and leaving a comment.Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-8667574411384816012013-03-21T13:37:35.084-04:002013-03-21T13:37:35.084-04:00Hi, Marilyn,
The book sounds really good! I like ...Hi, Marilyn,<br /><br />The book sounds really good! I like series mysteries and also the fact that your characters are not perfect and therefore like real people. Wishing you continued success.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-81966864885470853562013-03-21T12:07:21.773-04:002013-03-21T12:07:21.773-04:00I adore all the characters. They are what keep the...I adore all the characters. They are what keep the reader coming back for the next book in the series.Lorna Collins - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00255666185667039791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-20838997387561890512013-03-21T08:42:31.567-04:002013-03-21T08:42:31.567-04:00Thank you so much for having me today. It was a fu...Thank you so much for having me today. It was a fun topic to write about.Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-49712309444944671762012-03-12T09:45:33.794-04:002012-03-12T09:45:33.794-04:00Lovely article and thanks for helping me find some...Lovely article and thanks for helping me find some new horse-related mysteries. Dick Francis is also a great mystery and thriller writer with manor houses, racing stables and racecourses as the backdrop.Anne Duguid Knolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332742931248440319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-11699599259611922002012-03-07T12:00:19.443-05:002012-03-07T12:00:19.443-05:00For me, it is being transported to the special pla...For me, it is being transported to the special place and feeling like I am in the story. All the ones you mentioned do that very well.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-3762249904987803772012-03-06T22:05:34.307-05:002012-03-06T22:05:34.307-05:00The setting is always important to me--I want read...The setting is always important to me--I want readers to where my characters are, what is surrounding them. Setting can be as important as character.Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-7526306571035887702012-03-06T21:20:27.607-05:002012-03-06T21:20:27.607-05:00And sometimes it's fun to make what looks ever...And sometimes it's fun to make what looks everyday into something very sinister, with the right twist!<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-67449908829677999292012-03-06T20:27:12.645-05:002012-03-06T20:27:12.645-05:00Hey Libby,
I loved your web site, and I love myste...Hey Libby,<br />I loved your web site, and I love mysteries. The setting is important. It draws you closer to your character by being a part of their surroundings. I also love Stephanie Plum. She is hilarious. I am such a Ranger fan; he can whisper babe in my ear any day.<br />Thanks <br />LyndaLKFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715696931700875944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-55335968787765520202010-11-11T08:28:05.950-05:002010-11-11T08:28:05.950-05:00I read paper books or audio books. I like the latt...I read paper books or audio books. I like the latter for when I'm out walking. I read a lot of manuscripts on screen, and after hours of that I prefer not to read for leisure that way.Sally_Odgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556799528006564605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-7915124156566674922010-11-10T16:34:29.366-05:002010-11-10T16:34:29.366-05:00I'm one of those people who never thought they...I'm one of those people who never thought they would find any reader to take the place of a real book, but let me tell you....I'm a Kindle fan...I absolutely love my new Kindle and I've already read several books on it. The ease of turning pages, the light weight, the tech friendly instructions...I'm totally awed by this little machine. I just received three paperback books to be reviewed for Historical Novel Reviews, and I'm bemoaning the fact that they aren't ebooks. Shocking? Yes...even to me.<br /><br />I got the $139 version of Kindle, and I can't recommend it enough. I've even been known to whip it out and demonstrate it for those who haven't seen one. Kindle should pay me for my hearty endorsements. *lol*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09683064637626718318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-73989463532373060542010-11-10T16:32:56.939-05:002010-11-10T16:32:56.939-05:00P.S. I also have an older Sony Reader and an ebook...P.S. I also have an older Sony Reader and an ebookwise i use for editing. I did say i was techie, didn't i?Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673963438671468441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867562126324999330.post-84631962639963040242010-11-10T16:32:07.808-05:002010-11-10T16:32:07.808-05:00yes, reading is the important part, not what you r...yes, reading is the important part, not what you read on (thought I prefer my kindle, then my iphone, and last, but not least, my iPad. Okay, so I'm a bit techie at least I'm reading!)Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673963438671468441noreply@blogger.com