tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post5904061718831583476..comments2023-09-20T03:40:25.128-07:00Comments on Leigh Russell: Books and BookerLeigh Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-18467666382034169872010-11-10T15:24:54.667-08:002010-11-10T15:24:54.667-08:00Absolutely right, Rose! So far so good, it's a...Absolutely right, Rose! So far so good, it's all going very very well. I'm signing at WH Smith's Brent Cross this Sunday - there's a schedule of my events on my publisher's website. Hope to see you at a talk or signing soon..Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-6314940110008627792010-11-10T10:06:37.024-08:002010-11-10T10:06:37.024-08:00I dont understand - why should it be a problem tha...I dont understand - why should it be a problem that you write crime fiction? Are you doing any readings/signings in London soon? Hope you are doing well, by the way :)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04639042934697326207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-9604915286482948972010-09-25T13:01:37.831-07:002010-09-25T13:01:37.831-07:00Just trying to log onJust trying to log onLeigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-26816835022660597112010-09-23T12:52:27.539-07:002010-09-23T12:52:27.539-07:00Hi Val - I'm sure you really enjoy taking you...Hi Val - I'm sure you really enjoy taking your pictures!Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-25669418745763956192010-09-23T12:47:45.610-07:002010-09-23T12:47:45.610-07:00Not sure if he gives examples, Pat. It's not w...Not sure if he gives examples, Pat. It's not worth stressing about though. Life's too short.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-50882155765885336812010-09-23T05:54:20.716-07:002010-09-23T05:54:20.716-07:00It is nice to receive awards and be recognized. A...It is nice to receive awards and be recognized. After all, I've had photos praised ... entered into a contest and failed miserably.<br /><br />Yet would I trade my 'style' for that which a 'judge; may like better?<br /><br />Naw, nope..no way.<br /><br />Literature is fickle that way.<br />You ARE well written.<br /><br />Poo on those that cannot recognize your writing as good literature.<br /><br />;-)Val Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773318159420863765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-62532497973233995032010-09-23T00:36:55.614-07:002010-09-23T00:36:55.614-07:00That sort of treatment would send my BP sky high.
...That sort of treatment would send my BP sky high.<br />Does Motion give examples?Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-43314497793762594032010-09-16T11:24:25.569-07:002010-09-16T11:24:25.569-07:00Yes, Star. It's the Emperor's New Clothes ...Yes, Star. It's the Emperor's New Clothes all over again.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-85847784896116783542010-09-16T11:23:34.733-07:002010-09-16T11:23:34.733-07:00I find it hard to discuss this without sounding li...I find it hard to discuss this without sounding like sour grapes, Debs, but I've always said if I won the lottery my latest book would be a number 1 bestseller straight away... because that's what it takes! As with just about everything else these days, money can buy most things..Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-76487313885062914112010-09-16T11:17:25.855-07:002010-09-16T11:17:25.855-07:00Hi Charles - do you think standards generally have...Hi Charles - do you think standards generally have slipped or become more relaxed? Of course not everyone would agree that is a bad thing. The same seems to have happened in visual arts where it seems everything is acceptable.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-47928411882106030392010-09-16T11:06:17.759-07:002010-09-16T11:06:17.759-07:00It amazes me too. Goes with the 'famous for be...It amazes me too. Goes with the 'famous for being famous' trait that abounds these days too.<br />Blessings, StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-36060196516614301372010-09-16T09:28:01.255-07:002010-09-16T09:28:01.255-07:00I watched a review programme recently about the Bo...I watched a review programme recently about the Booker shortlist and they were slating most of the books there too. <br /><br />Maybe it has something to do with the PR publicity campaigns behind some of these writers? I've no idea, but it probably has something to do with it.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-75429822934395579432010-09-16T08:38:21.581-07:002010-09-16T08:38:21.581-07:00There are definitely some shockingly bad works ava...There are definitely some shockingly bad works available out there, and few seem to recognize them for what they are.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-89837208305284488422010-09-16T06:00:50.389-07:002010-09-16T06:00:50.389-07:00Yes, Jen. There are other genres which are not con...Yes, Jen. There are other genres which are not considered 'literature' either.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-71553125354867721672010-09-16T00:53:22.142-07:002010-09-16T00:53:22.142-07:00Pompous? No! You sound correct. Don't apologiz...Pompous? No! You sound correct. Don't apologize. You're right.<br /><br />Your chef story made me laugh. But the idea that crime writers can't be taken serious by the prizes, well... I wish it weren't true. I think Kate Atkinson and the like may be bending the rules somewhat, hopefully making room for others. We'll just have to wait and hope.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425418200940737247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-18182679327881891402010-09-15T13:30:23.280-07:002010-09-15T13:30:23.280-07:00Ahem - my comment was not well-written (unlike my ...Ahem - my comment was not well-written (unlike my books!) I should have written 'Having readers who enjoy their books' and 'My comment' not 'it'. Note to self - check comments before hitting that button!Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-20813041802104901162010-09-15T13:28:20.620-07:002010-09-15T13:28:20.620-07:00Having readers who enjoy my books is far more impo...Having readers who enjoy my books is far more important to any author than 'official' recognition! It was just a response to Andrew Motion's complaint that some nominated books are 'shockingly' written. How do they reach the long list when there are so many well-written crime thrillers (mine included of course!) that don't receive any credence as 'literature'.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-66278140539270393552010-09-15T12:15:49.991-07:002010-09-15T12:15:49.991-07:00I know it doesn't really matter but I loved yo...I know it doesn't really matter but I loved your book.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.com