tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post3579472820082100432..comments2023-07-30T04:17:57.421-06:00Comments on Beth Groundwater: Today's Mystery/Thriller Author Guest: L. A. StarksBeth Groundwaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-7379531128589412542013-08-10T20:56:33.548-06:002013-08-10T20:56:33.548-06:00Hi Beth, enjoyed the interaction that you had with...Hi Beth, enjoyed the interaction that you had with L.A. about plot vs. character in Thrillers and her answer turning it into literary fiction. Elizabeth Simmonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-78155032658778447862013-08-08T19:38:55.003-06:002013-08-08T19:38:55.003-06:00After throwing the dice, I'm delighted to anno...After throwing the dice, I'm delighted to announce that Kaye Killgore wins the autographed copy of 13 Days: The Pythagoras Conspiracy! Congratulations, Kaye! Contact me at la@lastarksbooks.com and let me know your shipping address.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who read and commented! Many thanks to Beth for hosting me.<br />L.A.StarksL. A. Starkshttp://lastarksbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-68529943862604612262013-08-08T12:02:15.503-06:002013-08-08T12:02:15.503-06:00All, here is a link to the story about Tulsa in to...All, here is a link to the story about Tulsa in today's Wall Street Journal. <br /><br />http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578650413980780272.htmlL. A. Starkshttp://lastarksbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-21566053396865436972013-08-08T11:55:54.134-06:002013-08-08T11:55:54.134-06:00All, today's US edition of the Wall Street Jou...All, today's US edition of the Wall Street Journal, p. A5, describes the Tulsa riot of 1921. I write about the riot in more detail in the end-notes to Strike Price, p.. 349.L. A. Starkshttp://lastarksbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-64996228721689902112013-08-08T11:54:18.932-06:002013-08-08T11:54:18.932-06:00Patricia and Claire, Thanks for your thoughtful co...Patricia and Claire, Thanks for your thoughtful comments and the good wishes.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />LASL. A. Starkshttp://lastarksbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-10656413480720722772013-08-08T06:00:25.194-06:002013-08-08T06:00:25.194-06:00The plot rings so true in many ways. We come into ...The plot rings so true in many ways. We come into an organization thinking we're there to do one thing, yet find a totally different challenge ahead of us. I did consulting for 30 years and always came away with a slightly different project than I'd originally thought - although my focus was to meet the customer's stated need. I'm eager to read the book and begin reading your other works. It looks like I've found a new author to follow.Clamo88https://www.blogger.com/profile/16742188896080634218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-78199187138183388502013-08-07T22:16:55.106-06:002013-08-07T22:16:55.106-06:00I enjoyed your responses to the interview, L.A. Yo...I enjoyed your responses to the interview, L.A. Your books sound intriguing and I would love to read them.<br />Good luck making the transition to a new publisher!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-21738757121121960272013-08-07T19:46:55.528-06:002013-08-07T19:46:55.528-06:00Hi Janette,
Thanks for your enthusiastic response....Hi Janette,<br />Thanks for your enthusiastic response. The book with the Cherokee syllabary is STRIKE PRICE, a few copies of which are available through Amazon. The book giveaway is the first in the series, 13 Days: The Pythagoras Conspiracy. Hope you try both.<br />LASL. A. Starkshttp://lastarksbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-38138087160425197082013-08-07T18:19:36.708-06:002013-08-07T18:19:36.708-06:00Interesting Interview, LA! I found it very intere...Interesting Interview, LA! I found it very interesting you mentioned your book "includes use of authentic Cherokee syllabary." I look hope to win and read! Janette Harjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07588474866221193086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-18374742634274397442013-08-07T18:19:03.406-06:002013-08-07T18:19:03.406-06:00Interesting Interview, LA! I found it very intere...Interesting Interview, LA! I found it very interesting you mentioned your book "includes use of authentic Cherokee syllabary." I look hope to win and read! Janette Harjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07588474866221193086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-91679517136360145242013-08-07T18:17:56.196-06:002013-08-07T18:17:56.196-06:00Interesting Interview, LA! I found it very intere...Interesting Interview, LA! I found it very interesting you mentioned your book "includes use of authentic Cherokee syllabary." I look hope to win and read! Janette Harjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07588474866221193086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-45019013884375682492013-08-07T18:13:39.895-06:002013-08-07T18:13:39.895-06:00Interesting Interview, LA! I found it very intere...Interesting Interview, LA! I found it very interesting when you mentioned your usage of Cherokee. I would LOVE to read your book! Janette Harjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07588474866221193086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-86704192908166503232013-08-07T14:15:21.408-06:002013-08-07T14:15:21.408-06:00Donna, Good to hear from you! I agree, a good plot...Donna, Good to hear from you! I agree, a good plot really moves a story along.<br /><br />LASL.A. Starkshttp://lastarksbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-48705849492081720842013-08-07T13:06:40.807-06:002013-08-07T13:06:40.807-06:00I love a good book with many twists and turns. Th...I love a good book with many twists and turns. That just makes for a very creative author and keeps you guessing so you are always wondering what is next. That is exciting to me. <br /><br />The interview is just great and enlightening to get to know the author. Thank you for that. <br /><br />I would love to win an autographed copy of "13 Days". <br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Donna/BookTigerdwharton1https://www.blogger.com/profile/15726551706145463458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-50333140568901078192013-08-07T13:05:54.372-06:002013-08-07T13:05:54.372-06:00I love a good book with many twists and turns. Th...I love a good book with many twists and turns. That just makes for a very creative author and keeps you guessing so you are always wondering what is next. That is exciting to me. <br /><br />The interview is just great and enlightening to get to know the author. Thank you for that. <br /><br />I would love to win an autographed copy of "13 Days". <br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Donna/BookTigerdwharton1https://www.blogger.com/profile/15726551706145463458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-38232476018198255002013-08-07T12:58:55.802-06:002013-08-07T12:58:55.802-06:00Thanks for your comments and contest entries, ever...Thanks for your comments and contest entries, everyone! Keep them coming, because L. A. won't draw the name of a winner until tomorrow evening.Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-10339112042936863402013-08-07T10:20:59.281-06:002013-08-07T10:20:59.281-06:00Jacqueline, Cynthia, Kathy, and Kaye,
Thanks for y...Jacqueline, Cynthia, Kathy, and Kaye,<br />Thanks for your comments and insights.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />LASL. A. Starkshttp://lastarksbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-74068065135139232092013-08-07T10:13:49.035-06:002013-08-07T10:13:49.035-06:00Interesting interview. Interesting interview. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707100485175202907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-79463654542588417272013-08-07T09:51:12.948-06:002013-08-07T09:51:12.948-06:00I wish I'd had the chance to get to know more ...I wish I'd had the chance to get to know more L&L Dreamspell authors better before our sad loss of Linda and the publishing house. It was a great team. <br />Good luck with your new novel. Kathy McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406699140234382998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-56587172570624790142013-08-07T09:11:53.054-06:002013-08-07T09:11:53.054-06:00This interview was just amazing. I love to learn ...This interview was just amazing. I love to learn more about authors that my husband and I follow and found out a few more interesting points today. Thank you for that, Beth and Ms. Sparks. It would be our pleasure to be the recipients of your autographed book. Wishing you continued success with all of your novels. <br />Sincerely, Cynthiaceblainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192522179238414380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-14147100010826218462013-08-07T09:07:40.428-06:002013-08-07T09:07:40.428-06:00Hi, L.A.,
We Dreamspell authors all feel the loss...Hi, L.A.,<br /><br />We Dreamspell authors all feel the loss of both Linda and the publishing house. Wishing you much success with your new novel.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-69434552904192508322013-08-07T07:51:21.593-06:002013-08-07T07:51:21.593-06:00Ricky, TX is great, a little less so in the summer...Ricky, TX is great, a little less so in the summer.<br /><br />DK--thanks!L. A. Starkshttp://lastarksbooks.comnoreply@blogger.com