Liz Lipperman
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Re: Jailhouse Glock (5:25pm May 12, 2014):
Peggy and Mai, I'm so glad you never had to deal with this. thanks for commenting, though. And L.Lam, I commend you for standing up to those you love when you had to. Kudos.
Re: Jailhouse Glock (12:49pm May 12, 2014):
Peggy, I commend you for standing up to some of your family members to protect a child. It takes a lot of courage to do that, especially when you know it could harm relationships with those you love. Kudos!!
Re: Murder for the Halibut (9:19am January 29, 2013):
As always, it has been a blast with you guys and Fresh Fiction. I'll wait to hear who has won the copy of MURDER FOR THE HALIBUT. In the meantime, for those who enjoy thrillers with romance in them, I have a new one coming out in March titled SHATTERED.This is the first book I ever wrote and is still the book of my heart. And in May A Dead Sister Talking Mystery series debuts with HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE. This one is a humorous soft boiled mystery about 5 sisters, one of whom is a trash talking ghost who comes back to help solve her murder.
Until the next time I get to play here......
Re: Murder for the Halibut (9:14am January 29, 2013):
@Linda - Thanks for the nice words. I have bad hair, (baby fine and thin) so I get it. As for waiting so long for another book, here's the reason why. Most authors take 6-9 months to write a book. When we turn it in to an editor it takes about a year to come out in print. As much as I'd love to get books out sooner, my brain doesn't recharge that quickly. Two new books a year is all I can handle. I love that you want them quicker, though.
@Susan - I hope you work through that. I would love to have coffee with you.
@Donna - Isn't that always the way it is--we don't practice what we preach. I have learned to look people in the eye and simply say, "Now why would you say something like that to me?" It makes them stop and think about it.
@Penny - don't be tempted yet, Penny. You may win a copy. Good luck.
Re: Murder for the Halibut (2:55pm January 28, 2013):
@Sandy - thanks. I work hard on those titles. My editor jokingly said one day that the marketing department wanted to hire me to do their titles. I think it was jokingly!!!
@Carla - Love St. Jude. He's my "go-to guy" when I want something. Thanks for commenting.
@Anne - Thanks. This is definitely a punny title. My last book BEEF STOLEN-OFF was shown on The Chew because of the title.
@Kent - thanks, Kent. Sending good luck vibes for the contest.
@Kathleen - No doubt St. Jude's Hospital does excellent work. I would support it even if I wasn't always asking St. Jude for stuff.
Re: Murder for the Halibut (1:09pm January 28, 2013):
@Deana - thanks. I work at it. Fingers crossed for a win for you.
@Nancy - I'm going to work on my insecurities, too. Maybe we can form a club!! Thanks for commenting.
@Angie - I feel your pain, Angie. I always compare myself t others and come up short. Know that he chose you, not someone else. Thanks for sharing that.
@Sue - Thanks for commenting. Fingers crossed.
@Lori - I had to go back and see what those were. I've sent more money to St. Jude''s hospital in the past few years than I ever had!!
@Debbi - here's hoping you win and can start ASAP.
Re: Murder for the Halibut (8:20am January 28, 2013):
@Nina - you are so sweet. Thanks for commenting.
@Liesl - you definitely should try some of the recipes in the backs of the books. Although my heroine can't cook a lick, I can and most of the recipes are from my personal files.
@Bopnnie - And I'd love for you to read it. Fingers crossed you win.
@James - love cozy fans. I hope I can make a believer out of you.
@Pam = Aarg! I am always late. I read somewhere that it is a control issue. I wish I had a fear of being late. LOL Thanks for commenting.
Re: Murder for the Halibut (12:27pm January 28, 2013):
@Shari - love cozy lovers. Tell your mom she would love me!! One of my characters is a seventy-ish psychic carrying on with a retired cop. They make me laugh.
@Theresa - Then let's hope you win this one to start you off. Thanks for commenting.
@Jane - first off, EVERY teenage girl rebels--some sooner than others. I did a lot of research on this when I was going through it with my own daughter and discovered that girls who are the closest with their mothers HAVE to rebel. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to pull away which they all have to do. Those that don't are the ones that end up in mid life crisis. So, pat yourself on the back that your daughter did what she had to do to blossom into a beautiful, repsonsible young woman.
@Amy - Fingers crossed ypu get your wish. Thanks.
@Meghan - Love the spelling of your name.
@Kimberly - My fingers are crossed for you. too. Geez! I hope everyone wins.
Re: Murder for the Halibut (10:07pm January 27, 2013):
Susan - Glad that you already know my characters. Fingers crossed you won't have to fork out cash for this one.
@Sharon - that is so true. And truth be told, most of us are insecure about things we really don't need to worry about. We women are especially hard on ourselves. I reference my Facebook page earlier where I'm trying to get everyone to actually say what they like about themselves. I'd love it is some of you went over and did that. There's a free book there, too.
Re: Murder for the Halibut (10:02pm January 27, 2013):
@Nancy - I love hearing that--not that you didn't win!! And if you do win here, I'll send you any one of my books that you want.
@d - Sending smooches for that. Hope you win.
@Janice - and you get some of those smooches, too. Thanks.
@G - I love hearing that I made you smile. And just for the record, there is another way for you to win a free book of mine. go to my facebook page where I am asking people to tell me what they LIKE about themselves-physically.
@Cecilia - that is so nice of you to say that. Fingers crossed you win, but this book is also in a lot of libraries, too. Check it out.
@Darci - I do support other writers and always download their books. However, I don't read when I'm on deadline as I find I get too involved in someone else's characters. Consequently, I have one hellacious TBR pile.Thanks for commenting.
@Peggy - I am so sorry you are having to go through this. Hopefully, it is just a temporary thing. A lot of writers got started because they found it easier to pen their thoughts than to actually say them. I hope you are getting therapy for this. Traumatic brain injury can be very debilitating but it is also something that can be worked on. I love that you are secure enough to write like you did, and I appreciate your sharing with us. Keep working at it.
Kelli - hell, if I had known all I had to do was be funny to get sales..... Thanks for commenting.
Re: Murder for the Halibut (9:49pm January 27, 2013):
@Theresa - thanks. Good luck with the contest.
@Kai - all is mostly unfair in publishing!!!! Again, I'm whining!!! Thanks for commenting.
@Sue - Ah, what a nice thing to say. I take full credit for the titles!! Actually, I usually come up with a catchy one, then build the story around it.
@Ann - I'll bet your parties are fun. My daughter worried like you do, but me--I figure, "Oh, well!" BTW, invite me to your next one!!
@Jennifer - glad you liked the list. Fingers crossed you;ll win and won't have to wait long.
@Sheila - Attitude I have. That's what makes it so weird that I am so insecure about my writing. For so many years, I wouldn't let anyone read my stuff. It's a big step to share it with the world now.
Re: Murder for the Halibut (9:42pm January 27, 2013):
@Kiki - hope you win this. If I had my way, everyone would win. Of course, I'd had to eat beans and weanies for a long time!!
@Mary - Clueless Cooks love you back. Actually, I am a really good cook, but my eating habits are much like Jordan's. thanks for commenting.
@Shirley - I knew one day all those phone calls at midnight with broken down cars, crying teens etc., would pay off!! Thanks for commenting.
@Rebecca - I hate tax season, too. If you've ever been audited, it's a bear. Thanks for commenting.
@Marjorie - LOL. You need to help me with my next title!! Actually Boook 4 is already titled Chicken Caccia-Killer and Book 5 is Enchi-Lada Bodies.
Re: Murder for the Halibut (9:35pm January 27, 2013):
@Mary Hay - thanks for not slapping me. Fingrs crossed that you'll win this one.
@Bonnie. Yay! She's buying my books!! With a little luck you;ll win this one. Thanks.
@Allison - remind me to kiss you the next time I see you.
@Alyson - I do love to pump things up!! Fingers crossed you'll be the lucky one.
@Jean - you are a silver-tongued devil, but I love it.
Re: Murder for the Halibut (3:55pm January 27, 2013):
Cheryl, thank you. I hate that picture, and it's a professional one. I need to send Fresh Fiction a new one. I think I am way cuter!!! And I love that I share a name with your kiddo. Thanks for commenting.
Re: Murder for the Halibut (3:50pm January 27, 2013):
Ah, Rita, I'm just a big old pussycat. I will tell you that if you dis me, a character eerily similar to you will end up dead in my books!!
Just kidding..but you'd better buy the book. But first wait and find out to see if you won it. Nothing like a freebie!!
Re: Beef Stolen-Off (10:12pm July 17, 2012):
@Mary - LOL on the 7 year old landing the plane. I have a 7 year old grandson and I am always amazed at what he downloads on my computer when he's over here. And the iPhone-both the 4 and 7 year olds are experts. I'm still trying to figure out to send a picture!!
@Desiree - amazing story. I will definitely check him out.
@Theresa - I love hearing those words. Thanks so much.
Re: Beef Stolen-Off (10:07pm July 17, 2012):
@Peggy - Someone told me a long time ago to learn how to just say thank you and smile when someone compliments you. Like you, I was always finding a reason to bring myself down. ""Oh this old dress? I got it on sale at Target" kind of thing. So practice in front of a mirror!! And the kitties sound adorable. Berkley did a great job with the artwork, I agree. The longhorn ice sculpture is actually from the opening chapters. And thanks for your kind words. (See I practice what I preach!!)
Re: Beef Stolen-Off (7:00pm July 16, 2012):
@Nancy - what a nice thing to say. Fingers crossed that you win. Just so you know, I have nothing to do with picking the winner!!
@Anna - grandkids are truly awesome. they look at you with such love. I only wish I could tell stories better!
@Tracie - thanks for the well wishes and for commenting.
@Pam - Fingers crossed for you, too. But if you don't win, check the libraries.
@Debbi - It is a good summer read. Nothing like Texas cowboys and BBQ while you lie around the pool.
@Shelley - OMG! I think I love you!
@Linda - love this story. Your son is in for a big surprise the next time he plays Monopoly with his son! Thanks for sharing that.
@Kelly - I am definitely going to use this in one of my books. My sister and hubby used to turn on the clothes dryer when they wanted an afternoon delight. Of course, her kids always snickered when they heard the dryer on.
Re: Beef Stolen-Off (12:02pm July 16, 2012):
Sandy, small world. I live in Argyle and know the Denton State School well. I even taught a class there once. And yes, kids will definitely tell it like it is.
I picked up my 6 year old grandson from school one day, and on the way home we passed a cop who had pulled someone over. He proceeded to tell me that my daughter, his mother, had gotten pulled over the week before for going too fast and "they didn't even take us to jail!" My daughter knew I would holler at her for driving fast with the kids if I knew. Busted.
Re: Beef Stolen-Off (10:39am July 16, 2012):
@Clare - What a fun story. I love animal antics.
@Bonnie - Thanks for those nice words, and yes, grandkids are the bomb.
Re: Liver Let Die (11:24am November 7, 2011):
@Tara - how interesting that you sometimes remember both good and bad names more than the story. Take note, all you authors reading this!! I am.
@Lisa - I definitely love those names. And to go a little further, I would say they are from a YA. Am I right?
Re: Liver Let Die (6:57pm November 6, 2011):
@Cheryl - thanks for commenting. Fingers crossed.
@Sigrun - What a beautiful name. Does it have history? I hate it that you were teased because of it, though. I love Evelyn, too. It's a great old fashioned name with a wonderful nickname--Evie. Hmm. That might be a new character for me. I know several families who pick a certain letter and name all the kids using that letter. Thanks for sharing that story.
@Linda - thanks for telling me this. I asked because a librarian from a small town in Texas emailed me a few weeks back and said her local librarian had already ordered it. I'm tickled that a paperback like that showed up in a library, but I got a great review in Library Journal, so I shouldn't be surprised. Anyway, thanks for letting me know. And I've been racking my brain for songs with Linda in the lyrics and can't come up with a single one. Put me out of my misery and tell me.
Re: Liver Let Die (7:51am November 6, 2011):
@Susan - I love unusual names, too, but I also like the familiar ones. I write about Texas,so I love the true Southern ones like Brenda Sue, Bobby Joe, Jake, Colt, etc. Thanks for commenting.
Re: Liver Let Die (11:46pm November 5, 2011):
@Michelle - I hate hearing that Taffy has to work harder just because of her name. Mothers out there--are you listening?? Thanks for sharing that story, Michelle. and I love the name Kendall.
@Patricia - All I can add to your comment is AMEN! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@Linda - Again, amen! And fingers crossed for you to win.
@Jennifer - You mentioned the great Sherrilyn Kenyon. I had the pleasure of signing with her at a charity signing for literacy. Great lady-great names. And I hear you on names that you can't even pronounce. Thanks for the comment.
@MaryAnne - my son named his daughters old fashioned names, Eleanor and Alice. Ellie fits her perfetly as does baby Alice Elizabethan's name. What are your daughter's names? And it's funny that you mention nicknames. I think that is almost as important to me when I name my characters as the actual name.
@Carla - So true. Thank you for reminding us of this.
Re: Liver Let Die (8:57pm November 5, 2011):
@Jeanne - that's a dram good suggestion, Jeanne. It could be in dialogue or in the narrative. Thanks for commenting.
@May - can you share an example? I'm thinking Rhett Butler, Dirty Harry, Edward Scissorhands, etc.
Re: Liver Let Die (8:20pm November 5, 2011):
@Joanne - a lovely musical analogy--and so true. Like you l need a hook. Thanks for reminding me of that.
@Jennifer - IMO your parents were so smart. they gave you a beautiful name like Jennifer and then added a bit of your heritage with your dad's middle name. Kudos to them.
@Sheila - too bad, indeed. some of the celebrities need to spend a little more time planning their names, IMO. Thanks for commenting.
Re: Liver Let Die (8:15pm November 5, 2011):
@Kai - I have been known to change my characters names after I got into the book and saw their personality emerging. Thanks for commenting.
@Lori - your hubby is a smart man to have thought that far ahead. Sometimes I wonder, "What were they thinking?" Thanks for commenting.
@Linda - I think you may have just hit the nail on the head with your suggestion that my little guy was looking for ways to stay up later. And wow! All those Johns in your family. I'm curious what part of the country had my book in the library. I love it! As for the duck, he plays an important part in the subplot. Check it out.
@Debbie - thanks for the comment about my titles. I have to confess LIVER LET DIE was my editor's idea. I had Ducks in a Row (how boring!!) BEEF STOLEN-OFF and MURDER FOR THE HALIBUT are mine, though. I love that some of you automatically knew it was a cozy by the title.
@Catherine - Ooh, Dickens did have some of the best. Thanks for commenting.
@Nancy - unfortunately, you are so right about how cruel children can be, especially about names and appearances. I think everyone should take a moment to really think before assigning a name, both in real life and in fiction. And I hope you get a chance to read LIVER LET DIE.
Re: Liver Let Die (8:00pm November 5, 2011):
@Peggy - I hope you do get to read my book. I think you'd like it. And you are so right about some names being so far out in left field, it's laughable. Thanks for commenting.
@G - he really is a tough critic. I had to share that story with his preschool teacher, Miss Ronda, to let her know she's getting the story telling right. Apparently, I need lessons!! In one of the reviews for LLD, the reviewer commented that I was a great storyteller. Hope she isn't reading this blog!
@Na - Unless the name is really wrong for the character traits, they usually don't bother me either. Thanks for commenting.
@Rosemary - I love that you combined your mother's and grandmother's names. What a beautiful tribute to both of them. Like you I will never think of those pigs as anything but Joe, Fred, and Sammy! Thanks for commenting.
@Anna - thanks for commenting. I agree wholeheartedly.
@Alyson - LOL. A name like red makes me thing of an Irish kid. Thanks for commenting.
Re: Liver Let Die (7:51pm November 5, 2011):
@Sandra - I agree sometimes a name carries an added reason to live responsibly, especially if one is named after a special person. I also agree everyone has to choose which way he'll take his life--good or bad. Thanks for commenting.
@Diane - yes, think about a name like Junior. For me that conjures up a picture of a small town boy who has big footsteps to follow--his dad's. Or a girl named Penelope me has me thinking of a sophisticated, book-smart female. I know there is no basis for these judgements, but it does show how a name can sometimes be a stereotype. Characters in a story especially need really good names. Thanks for commenting.
@Sue - I love Suzan with a Z, and it does make you special. Thanks for the LIVER LET DIE comment. I hope you do get a chance to read it and fall in love with my characters.
@G S - What a nice thing to say. Hope you get a chance to read my book.
Re: Liver Let Die (7:40pm November 5, 2011):
@Margery - I agree parents should be really aware of the names they give their kids. Thanks so much for commenting.
@Mary - who could forget Huck Finn, Scarlett O'Hara, and a slew of other great names? Thanks for commenting.
@Donna - I know what you mean about thinking you were naming your child something unique. We were in Taiwan when I had my daughter, and we named her Nicole for that very reason. We later found out it was one of the top names for baby girls that year. Sheesh!! Thanks for sharing your story.
@Pam - love your rose analogy. It is so true. Thanks for reminding us.
@Karen- I'd like to think Gwyneth had a good reason--family name--I agree she didn't really think that through. Thanks for commenting.
Re: Liver Let Die (7:30pm November 5, 2011):
Wow! I am so late for my own party!! I have to confess to Internet problems all morning and said three year old grandson's 4th birthday party today. I am so glad all of you were thoughtful enough to leave comments. I'll try to get to them all. But first, I want to say thank you to the wonderful people at Fresh Fiction for letting me come and play with them today. I will check the comments for a few days in case any of you are as late as I am. And there is always email if you want to ask me a question or just to comment. [email protected]
Re: Embrace The Highland Warrior (6:25pm November 1, 2011):
Great excerpt, Anita. Embrace downloaded on my kindle yesterday. Woo hoo! Can't wait to read it. As for things that go bump in the night..I grew up in a small house with a lot of kids, and we had a converted closet in the bedroom where an electric furnace was housed. Because it was the warmest place in the house, my mother used to hang wet clothes there to dry. When the furnace kicked in at night, the empty hangers would move and bang into each other. To this day, the thought of those moving hanger monsters and the shadows on the wall still scares the heck out of me.
Re: The Wedding Affair (2:57pm September 6, 2011):
OMG! That dollhouse is so detailed--and big. You need a bigger swifter than I imagined.
And Halstead sounds wonderful. Houses are important to me, too. I spent a lot of time searching for the perfect picture for the apartment in my series. Your house sounds perfect, too.
Good luck with the book, although after 100 of them under your belt, you're an old pro at this.
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