tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post7720846921592111038..comments2024-03-26T15:49:05.333-07:00Comments on Criminal Minds: What to read next?Josh Stallingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913654176433125233noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-19179903471083603462017-11-09T18:12:49.035-08:002017-11-09T18:12:49.035-08:00For me it's always about the author's voic...For me it's always about the author's voice and style. I hope you like Black Orchid Blues, Susan.Dietrich Kalteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403361738445161528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-64684648123671325112017-11-09T11:42:08.590-08:002017-11-09T11:42:08.590-08:00I just ordered Black Orchid Blues - thanks for the...I just ordered Black Orchid Blues - thanks for the tip!Susan C Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225627756540127032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-30076100350166439862017-11-09T11:28:03.677-08:002017-11-09T11:28:03.677-08:00Persia Walker's new to me, as is Deryn Colliee...Persia Walker's new to me, as is Deryn Collieer, so thanks. I guess you're saying gender doesn't matter but subject and style does. Susan C Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225627756540127032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-67995485679443449752017-11-08T17:45:25.029-08:002017-11-08T17:45:25.029-08:00Linda L. Richards is a great crime fiction author,...Linda L. Richards is a great crime fiction author, and there's Sue Grafton, J.K. Rowling, Robin Spano, and Deryn Collier. And I just picked up Black Orchid Blues by Persia Walker. I haven't read her books before, but this one looks interesting. A lot of the women authors I read fall outside of crime fiction. I recently read Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood — what a great voice. Also, not exactly crime fiction, but a novel with a punk theme like my latest book, I liked The Town Slut's Daughter by Heather Haley. And I'll read just about anything written by Patti Smith.Dietrich Kalteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403361738445161528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-39697366535462939512017-11-08T14:57:54.857-08:002017-11-08T14:57:54.857-08:00A question that, I swear, has no political or sham...A question that, I swear, has no political or shaming intent. I'm just curious. Are you ever drawn to crime fiction written by women and, if so, what kinds of stories do you like? Can you think of a woman author whose work runs along the lines of some of the authors you mention in your post? I ask because I think that I read as many male authors in the genre and women, just based on the subjects and styles. Do the covers for women-written books seem to suggest they are aimed at women and send a negative message to you? Good post - got me thinking!Susan C Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225627756540127032noreply@blogger.com