tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post8176788095189283742..comments2024-03-25T09:18:22.829-05:00Comments on Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers: COOKING WITH CLORIS - GUEST AUTHOR LIZ LIPPERMANANASTASIA POLLACKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03160162455676799133noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-52713479496623579962012-07-11T13:06:18.693-05:002012-07-11T13:06:18.693-05:00Chelle, first of all--best of luck on your mystery...Chelle, first of all--best of luck on your mystery series. I titled the first book in the series- Ducks in a Row, but Berkley changed it to Liver Let Die. when I saw that they were going for the humorous titles, I started thinking about funny ones relating to food. I came up with BEEF STOLEN-OFF after I read an article about the increase in cattle rustling in Texas. For the other two-MURDER FOR THE HALIBUT and CHICKEN CACCHIA-KILLER, the titles also came first. Since mine is a foodie, it was easy. <br /><br />If you want, send me what you got as a working title and a short blurb about what the series and the book is about, and I;ll try to help with titles. (Berkley wants to hire me to do their titles!!)Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-50796876490828548042012-07-11T08:25:42.801-05:002012-07-11T08:25:42.801-05:00Hi Liz,
I also made the switch from writing roman...Hi Liz, <br />I also made the switch from writing romance to writing mystery. Same reason--those contest comments. I love the clever titles and was wondering if you come up with them first. It seems like it would be harder to come up with a title to fit your story. Would appreciate your thoughts as I'm working on a proposed humorous mystery series.<br /><br />Your recipe sounds great. I love cooking with a Dutch oven.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Chelle MartinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-92080351439913958922012-07-10T18:32:29.741-05:002012-07-10T18:32:29.741-05:00Mary, how nice of you to find me here. Thanks for ...Mary, how nice of you to find me here. Thanks for your nice words. And of course, you're kicking butt, too. Congrats right back atcha.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-44786262897287166842012-07-10T18:31:36.095-05:002012-07-10T18:31:36.095-05:00Ah, Kathy, there's more to me than main course...Ah, Kathy, there's more to me than main courses. There's lots of desserts and even drinks. And in MURDER FOR THE HALIBUT, there's alcoholic confections along with some really great recipes straight out of my own cookbook. And of course, there's a killer halibut one.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-47693754761289686732012-07-10T17:47:05.371-05:002012-07-10T17:47:05.371-05:00Hey, Liz! Another great recipe to put pounds on m...Hey, Liz! Another great recipe to put pounds on me! I am so excited about your success! I'm glad you and Christine found your real place in writing, for now.Mary Marvellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015719890476028848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-18718724335202487282012-07-10T17:33:05.907-05:002012-07-10T17:33:05.907-05:00I love mystery series that contain recipies. I ha...I love mystery series that contain recipies. I have authors who do candy and baked good. I'll add your books for the main course.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987230384169003432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-38031998058732416932012-07-10T15:39:43.307-05:002012-07-10T15:39:43.307-05:00Thanks, Anonymous. I hope to continue this series ...Thanks, Anonymous. I hope to continue this series as long as Berkley lets me.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-78551783602560915632012-07-10T15:38:54.921-05:002012-07-10T15:38:54.921-05:00Terelee, thanks for commenting. Actually, I was ne...Terelee, thanks for commenting. Actually, I was next to the youngest of the 9, so I have older brothers and sisters. I was even spoiled as was my younger sister. When my mom used to make this, she'd have both peas and corn since I would only eat corn and my sister would only eat peas. I was a brat even back then.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-82308760745014365682012-07-10T15:36:10.607-05:002012-07-10T15:36:10.607-05:00Hey, Donnell, you really should try this. It's...Hey, Donnell, you really should try this. It's awesome--as are you.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-12537050349554071162012-07-10T15:34:26.505-05:002012-07-10T15:34:26.505-05:00Recipe sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing with u...Recipe sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing with us and congratulations on continuing a GREAT series!<br /><br />lynn4503@comcast.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-54353249072257785712012-07-10T15:00:16.825-05:002012-07-10T15:00:16.825-05:00Sounds like a simple and delicious recipe (which i...Sounds like a simple and delicious recipe (which is great with 4 kids - I can't imagine 9 though!) ;) Book sounds like a fabulous read too!Teralee ElBasrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-54401424676712904292012-07-10T13:38:56.996-05:002012-07-10T13:38:56.996-05:00Thanks, Liz.I'll try this real soon, along wit...Thanks, Liz.I'll try this real soon, along with Beef Stolen Off!!!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-22568954804203417942012-07-10T12:18:51.365-05:002012-07-10T12:18:51.365-05:00Nancy, I meant to say that it;s the Salt Lake City...Nancy, I meant to say that it;s the Salt Lake City Libraries which has 18 different libraries. They're going to showcase it, so you definitely can get it.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-90052359898284696052012-07-10T12:17:22.181-05:002012-07-10T12:17:22.181-05:00Nancy, check out the libraries. IF you happen to ...Nancy, check out the libraries. IF you happen to be in the Salt Lake area, LIVER LET DIE was just nominated for the Readers' Choice award there. For the next 4 months, you can check it out and then leave a score card. <br /><br />If you don't live in that area, check out your local library. Although LLD is the back story of all the characters, it's not necessary to read it first.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-69068459600066650012012-07-10T10:59:16.104-05:002012-07-10T10:59:16.104-05:00I have not been lucky enough to have read Liver Le...I have not been lucky enough to have read Liver Let Die but would love to win Beef Stolen Off.<br /><br />nlb1050@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-2125533466084324902012-07-10T10:50:46.309-05:002012-07-10T10:50:46.309-05:00Marguerite, I thought I was a romance writer for m...Marguerite, I thought I was a romance writer for many years. always getting dinged in contests and from submissions because I never followed the rules. The fact that my story had 2 male heroes and lots of dead bodies should have been a clue. So, for me, the transition was easy. I just went easy on the romance part, although my books all still have a lot of it in them. <br /><br />I like tricking people into believing it is one person and then zinging them with the real killer. I love Karen Rose, Karen Robards, and several others. And I thought The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo was an amazing mystery.<br /><br />Good luck iwth your writing. Don't give up.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-49790634140595936712012-07-10T10:45:40.366-05:002012-07-10T10:45:40.366-05:00Theresa, I can't believe you haven't made ...Theresa, I can't believe you haven't made this in a while, knowing how yummy it is. And thanks for the nice words about my books.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-14592709035086168102012-07-10T08:04:51.783-05:002012-07-10T08:04:51.783-05:00I always love finding a new author! I've been ...I always love finding a new author! I've been pondering writing a mystery instead of romance, did you encounter any difficulty in making the jump? What do you like best about mysteries and who inspires you?<br /><br />Can't wait to start on your series! Great post too!<br /><br />~MargueriteMarguerite Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074585348316787460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-15371612650861754822012-07-10T08:02:37.986-05:002012-07-10T08:02:37.986-05:00Hi Liz, loved "Liver Let Die and looking forw...Hi Liz, loved "Liver Let Die and looking forward to reading "Beef Stolen Off." I laughed to myself when I read your recipe. I used to make this myself when my children were young..haven't made it in years, but it sure brought back happy memories.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838742093869314749noreply@blogger.com