HELP!! I think I'm out of authors... - Page 2

lilac_jive · 08-23-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

I did now! Thanks, Lilac. Nice site, too, was not aware of this one. Should keep me busy for a bit...

Watch out, that series is crackalicious. Each one ends with a massive cliffhanger. The fourth (five book series total) just came out.

BearMountainBooks · 09-10-2009, 10:03 AM

I write cozies!!!! My "Catch an Honest Thief" is a cozy!!! It's over on Smashwords in several formats and also on Amazon. "Sage" is a fantasy/cozy, if there is such a category!!!

But okay--if you want some other recommendations...

I noticed you don't have Kindle, but that's the format that I am most familiar with. Have you read Anne George? Wonderful!!!!! I know she is in Kindle and though she has grown angel wings and moved on, her stuff has been around a while. Her stuff might well be in other formats.

I'd also recommend, Dolores Wilson, "Big Hair Flying Cows." Check the publisher's website to see if they have an ebook. They do have ebooks for some of their titles.

Nevermind, I found it:

http://www.medallionpress.com/blurbs/bighairpb.html

(Their site is not that easy to use. You have to click on what appears to be the hardback or softcover to find out if they have an ebook. Go figure.) Very fun/funny book.

I have to read through the rest of this thread to figure out what you might have already read. But I also recommend Janet Evanovich, One for the Money if you haven't tried her yet!

Best,
Maria

Shiren · 09-10-2009, 11:06 AM

I suggest Jim Butcher's Dresden Files novels. They are mystery/fantasy novels in a modern day, urban setting.

BearMountainBooks · 09-10-2009, 11:10 AM

For Urban Fantasy, my favorites are:

John Levitt (Dog Days, New Tricks and Unleashed coming SOON)
Ilona Andrews (Magic Bites, Magic Burns, Magic...something!)

Maria

P.S. The Dresden Files were okay. But not my favorite. I think I'm the only one in the universe that doesn't *love* them!

phenomshel · 09-10-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

I write cozies!!!! My "Catch an Honest Thief" is a cozy!!! It's over on Smashwords in several formats and also on Amazon. "Sage" is a fantasy/cozy, if there is such a category!!!

But okay--if you want some other recommendations...

I noticed you don't have Kindle, but that's the format that I am most familiar with. Have you read Anne George? Wonderful!!!!! I know she is in Kindle and though she has grown angel wings and moved on, her stuff has been around a while. Her stuff might well be in other formats.

I'd also recommend, Dolores Wilson, "Big Hair Flying Cows." Check the publisher's website to see if they have an ebook. They do have ebooks for some of their titles.

Nevermind, I found it:

http://www.medallionpress.com/blurbs/bighairpb.html

(Their site is not that easy to use. You have to click on what appears to be the hardback or softcover to find out if they have an ebook. Go figure.) Very fun/funny book.

I have to read through the rest of this thread to figure out what you might have already read. But I also recommend Janet Evanovich, One for the Money if you haven't tried her yet!

Best,
Maria

Hi, Maria, will definitely check out your two titles. Yes, I've read Anne George, she's wonderful, and also Evanovich. I've also read the Dolores Wilson title. Thanks for the recommendations!

sminarovich · 09-10-2009, 11:17 AM

Though neither author is fantasy I would recommend David Lodge-Satirest and Jaspar Fforde great authors..both available at Waterstones..which I just signed up I am so psyched..

phenomshel · 09-10-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Shiren

I suggest Jim Butcher's Dresden Files novels. They are mystery/fantasy novels in a modern day, urban setting.

Have 'em, read 'em, adore 'em...

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Originally Posted by sminarovich

Though neither author is fantasy I would recommend David Lodge-Satirest and Jaspar Fforde great authors..both available at Waterstones..which I just signed up I am so psyched..

Read both - LOVE Fforde.

BearMountainBooks · 09-10-2009, 12:46 PM

Ooooh, you are tough cookie to crack, BUT in addition to the John Levitt, if you are still willing to read DTB, here is a cozy/mystery (no spec element)--fabulous:

Kaye C. Hill "Dead Woman's Shoes" (I think it's cheapest to order direct from Creme de la Crime, but it's also available at amazon and bookdespository.)

http://www.cremedelacrime.com/backlist.htm Page down the backlist and you'll find it. It's on sale I think.

Hill's second is out and should be on the way to me shortly. IGNORE the covers. I know they don't look at all cozy, (and are horrid) but I assure you--these are cozies--fun, lovable, excellent reads.

There's a chihuahua, a missing cat, a sleuth on the run...and she must step into a "dead woman's shoes" to find a job...

Seriously good stuff!

Maria

wayspooled · 09-10-2009, 02:01 PM

Robert Barnard - Death of a Mystery Writer
Jane Cleland - Killer Keepsakes
John Dickson Carr - He Who Whispers
Francis Beeding - Death Walks in Eastrepps
John D. MacDonald - The Last One Left

Since you're familiar with the cozy genre, you know the Lilian Jackson Braun and Margaret Maron books already?

http://www.cozy-mystery.com/Agatha-A...rst-Novel.html

phenomshel · 09-11-2009, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

Ooooh, you are tough cookie to crack, BUT in addition to the John Levitt, if you are still willing to read DTB, here is a cozy/mystery (no spec element)--fabulous:

Kaye C. Hill "Dead Woman's Shoes" (I think it's cheapest to order direct from Creme de la Crime, but it's also available at amazon and bookdespository.)

http://www.cremedelacrime.com/backlist.htm Page down the backlist and you'll find it. It's on sale I think.

Hill's second is out and should be on the way to me shortly. IGNORE the covers. I know they don't look at all cozy, (and are horrid) but I assure you--these are cozies--fun, lovable, excellent reads.

There's a chihuahua, a missing cat, a sleuth on the run...and she must step into a "dead woman's shoes" to find a job...

Seriously good stuff!

Maria

Maria, that does sound good, thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayspooled

Robert Barnard - Death of a Mystery Writer
Jane Cleland - Killer Keepsakes
John Dickson Carr - He Who Whispers
Francis Beeding - Death Walks in Eastrepps
John D. MacDonald - The Last One Left

Since you're familiar with the cozy genre, you know the Lilian Jackson Braun and Margaret Maron books already?

http://www.cozy-mystery.com/Agatha-A...rst-Novel.html

Jane Cleland is on my list of "to try when I find" - Not a big fan of either John Dickson Carr or John D. and Francis Beeding is new to me. Yes, I've read all the Cat Who...books, and I have the Margaret Maron lined up to try again - tried the first one and my mood was off or something, but do want to try her again.
Thanks for the recommendations!

PhishStyx · 09-11-2009, 02:47 AM

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BearMountainBooks · 09-11-2009, 03:32 AM

Um. Hal Duncan is not cozy...Charles de Lint...I do have one sitting here. My impression from buddies is not cozy either...

Emmma Bull could be cozy. I can't think of the title I read offhand, but it was okay. A sort of western cozy speculative fiction thing. Slow at the start, but picked up second half.

I assume you have read all of the Elizabeth Peters series (Vicky Bliss and Amelia Peabody)?????

:>)

Maria

PennyPie · 09-11-2009, 06:14 AM

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shel, have you ever tried literature map?

http://www.literature-map.com/

That's TOO COOL!!! I put it up on my desktop so I have it at the ready!

kennyc · 09-11-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dreams

shel, have you ever tried literature map?

http://www.literature-map.com/

You type in the name of a favorite author and it gives suggestions.

Wow! I love that! Thank You!!!

phenomshel · 09-11-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

Um. Hal Duncan is not cozy...Charles de Lint...I do have one sitting here. My impression from buddies is not cozy either...

Emmma Bull could be cozy. I can't think of the title I read offhand, but it was okay. A sort of western cozy speculative fiction thing. Slow at the start, but picked up second half.

I assume you have read all of the Elizabeth Peters series (Vicky Bliss and Amelia Peabody)?????

:>)

Maria

Hi, Maria. I've read Charles de Lint and like him, although you're right, it's not cozy. And yes, of course I've read all the Elizabeth Peters series. Amelia, Vicky, Jacqueline and stand alones. Barbara/Elizabeth is my all time favorite author, and when she dies (she's over 80), I have already warned everyone who knows me I'm calling off work and crying all day.

09-10-2009, 02:01 PM	#24
wayspooled Crab In The Dark Posts: 486 Karma: 2328180 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Device: Tablet PC until a 10" comes out that I like	Robert Barnard - Death of a Mystery Writer Jane Cleland - Killer Keepsakes John Dickson Carr - He Who Whispers Francis Beeding - Death Walks in Eastrepps John D. MacDonald - The Last One Left Since you're familiar with the cozy genre, you know the Lilian Jackson Braun and Margaret Maron books already? http://www.cozy-mystery.com/Agatha-A...rst-Novel.html Last edited by wayspooled; 09-10-2009 at 02:11 PM.

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PhishStyx The me that I am Posts: 413 Karma: 1078 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: In my house! Duh! Device: Kindle 1 & DR 1000s	.................... Last edited by PhishStyx; 09-11-2009 at 08:18 PM.

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09-10-2009, 10:03 AM	#17
BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	I write cozies!!!! My "Catch an Honest Thief" is a cozy!!! It's over on Smashwords in several formats and also on Amazon. "Sage" is a fantasy/cozy, if there is such a category!!! But okay--if you want some other recommendations... I noticed you don't have Kindle, but that's the format that I am most familiar with. Have you read Anne George? Wonderful!!!!! I know she is in Kindle and though she has grown angel wings and moved on, her stuff has been around a while. Her stuff might well be in other formats. I'd also recommend, Dolores Wilson, "Big Hair Flying Cows." Check the publisher's website to see if they have an ebook. They do have ebooks for some of their titles. Nevermind, I found it: http://www.medallionpress.com/blurbs/bighairpb.html (Their site is not that easy to use. You have to click on what appears to be the hardback or softcover to find out if they have an ebook. Go figure.) Very fun/funny book. I have to read through the rest of this thread to figure out what you might have already read. But I also recommend Janet Evanovich, One for the Money if you haven't tried her yet! Best, Maria

09-10-2009, 11:06 AM	#18
Shiren Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 712 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505/iPod Touch	I suggest Jim Butcher's Dresden Files novels. They are mystery/fantasy novels in a modern day, urban setting.

09-10-2009, 11:10 AM	#19
BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	For Urban Fantasy, my favorites are: John Levitt (Dog Days, New Tricks and Unleashed coming SOON) Ilona Andrews (Magic Bites, Magic Burns, Magic...something!) Maria P.S. The Dresden Files were okay. But not my favorite. I think I'm the only one in the universe that doesn't love them!

09-10-2009, 11:17 AM	#21
sminarovich Connoisseur Posts: 95 Karma: 3133 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: sony ereader 500 & 600	Though neither author is fantasy I would recommend David Lodge-Satirest and Jaspar Fforde great authors..both available at Waterstones..which I just signed up I am so psyched..

09-10-2009, 12:46 PM	#23
BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	Ooooh, you are tough cookie to crack, BUT in addition to the John Levitt, if you are still willing to read DTB, here is a cozy/mystery (no spec element)--fabulous: Kaye C. Hill "Dead Woman's Shoes" (I think it's cheapest to order direct from Creme de la Crime, but it's also available at amazon and bookdespository.) http://www.cremedelacrime.com/backlist.htm Page down the backlist and you'll find it. It's on sale I think. Hill's second is out and should be on the way to me shortly. IGNORE the covers. I know they don't look at all cozy, (and are horrid) but I assure you--these are cozies--fun, lovable, excellent reads. There's a chihuahua, a missing cat, a sleuth on the run...and she must step into a "dead woman's shoes" to find a job... Seriously good stuff! Maria

09-11-2009, 03:32 AM	#27
BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	Um. Hal Duncan is not cozy...Charles de Lint...I do have one sitting here. My impression from buddies is not cozy either... Emmma Bull could be cozy. I can't think of the title I read offhand, but it was okay. A sort of western cozy speculative fiction thing. Slow at the start, but picked up second half. I assume you have read all of the Elizabeth Peters series (Vicky Bliss and Amelia Peabody)????? :>) Maria