Met Linwood Barclay at Thrillerfest several years ago and he was gracious enough to take some time to talk to me. I am not a writer, just an avid reader. Purchased and got signed Lone Wolf and have since read others of his books. Looking forward to the new one.
I can't think of one specific book off hand, but love series. Joan Johnston just started a new one with Outcast. Sherryl Woods, Debbie Macomber, Carla Neggers and Brenda Novak are also faves.
Jodi, First off, let me tell you that I enjoy your books. I've always been a fan of tv and movie westerns (love Sam Elliott) but never was into reading books about them. I am a fan of Diana Palmer's and discovered you through reading an anthology and loved your writing and have been a fan ever since. Have also become a big fan of the Historical Western genre and all the various writers and this is from someone who is a born and raised city gal (Seattle). Everyone I think has those things they fear, whether small or major and we just ignore them. I would buy food for take out and eat it in my car because I feared sitting in a restaurant and eating by myself. I thought everyone would be watching me. My revelation came when I wasn't going to movies, plays or musical concerts I wanted to because no one could go with me. I would always read the reviews later and kick myself because I found I really had missed out on a great event. I finally made up my mind one day that I would not deprive myself of something I enjoyed because I would have to experience it alone. It was scary in the beginning but it got easier and easier with each event. I'm finding now that more and more single people are doing the same as me and when you are alone, I find myslef talking to people around me that normally I would not. It's like a no brainer now. If I there is something I want to do now, I just do it. The second turning point for me was in 1987 when my 18 year old son was killed by a drunk driver. His life was cut short and he did not get a chance to fulfill all his dreams. From that I learned that you may not have a tommorrow. Tell those that you care about how you feel about them today and don't hesitate to do those things you want to do because you may never get the chance to do them later. When you get to the end of your life, it shouldn't be all about regrest for those things you didn't do but full of memories for those things you did.
Carla, I have been a fan of yours for some time and enjoy all your books. I read "Without A Sound" last year and couldn't put it down until I was done. I have another one "The Perfect Family" in my "to read soon" stack which I'm dying to start. Will be doing a cross country trip from Seattle to NYC in July and will be packing several of your books to read along the way. This one looks interesting. May have to pick it up. Keep up the great writing.
Barbara, I have enjoyed your books immensely and have recommended them to others to read. You never seem to get my neck of the woods (Seattle) but one my dreams is to meet you in person and tell you face to face how much I enjoy your work.
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