Mystery Lovers! discussion

Would it be appropriate to anounce the release of my new book on this site?

Sure, why not? At least in my opinion ....

Thanks. This is my first book and I'm kind of overwhelmed by the promotional aspects. If I offend anyone, please just let me know.

It's titled “The Measure of a Man” and it’s out now in soft release from Authorhouse.

If anyone is interested, just go to my website: http://www.fdcrandallwriter.com

Let me know how you all like the book.

I read the synopsis on your website, it sounds great! Another must-read for me to add to my ever-growing list. Congratulations!

Wow... thank you very much. I haven't gotten a lot of feedback yet, so anything positive is great.

Today is the release date for THE SUREST POISON, first book in my new Sid Chance mystery series. Jon Jordan, editor of Crimespree Magazine, calls it "a top rate mysery by a gem of a writer." See his review at http://bit.ly/Dyau.

Congrats Chester.

Thanks, F.D. Your book really sounds interesting, but I don't believe I'd give away the whole plot on the website. Just give 'em enough to pique their interest and want to know more.

I beleive you're right.

Chester wrote: "Today is the release date for THE SUREST POISON, first book in my new Sid Chance mystery series. Jon Jordan, editor of Crimespree Magazine, calls it "a top rate mysery by a gem of a writer." See hi..."

It is a very good book. Get a copy - you are sure to enjoy it.

good for you F.D

So what made you want to write a book,
how did you decide what to write about etc..

just interested hope you dont mind me asking..


well done

Not at all. We authors love the attention. I retired from law enforcement and was bored. I had written several technical documents and manuals for the State and thought that maybe I could apply those writing skills to fiction. The first night I wrote 22 pages. It was like heroin for me... I couldn't stop.

I decided to write about covert ops because I had always been interested in them. Never got to be a clandestine service officer, but loved it just the same.

hmmm... I used to write technical documents for an insurancy company. I think I went in the opposite direction. I hate writing more than two or three sentences at a time. :)

Yeah... Iwas wondering if that was the way I would be going too, but I was hooked and it hasn't stopped yet.

Good for you! I'm truly jealous. I think insurance is sooo boring it just knocked the stuffing out of me.

Clear your mind and "see" a story in your mind's eye. As the story progresses in your mind, write it down.