Review on Lesa’s Book Critiques

cropped 7 Hi everybody.  Today Pretty is as Pretty Dies  is being featured on Lesa’s Book Critique blog.  I was really excited by Lesa’s review.  She’s a library manager and professional reviewer and reads a ton of books.  It means a lot to me that she liked mine.

On Wednesday, Lesa’s interview with me will run, so I hope you’ll return for that.

Elizabeth Spann Craig

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Elizabeth writes the Memphis Barbeque series (as Riley Adams) and the Southern Quilting mysteries for Penguin and writes the Myrtle Clover series for Midnight Ink and independently. She also has a blog, which was named by Writer’s Digest as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers. There she posts on the writing craft, finding inspiration in everyday life, and fitting writing into a busy schedule.

18 Comments

  1. Alan OrloffAugust 11, 2009

    That’s a really good review, Elizabeth. Congrats!

    And those awesome gnomes! I think I’ve been seeing them in my dreams–I can only imagine how they “haunt” you.

  2. LesaAugust 11, 2009

    Elizabeth,

    Thanks for linking to the review. I appreciate the comments from your readers. Pretty is as Pretty Dies was just one of the most enjoyable books I’ve read this year. Great characters and relationships! Thank you for them.

  3. Karen WalkerAugust 11, 2009

    Elizabeth, I’m so happy for your book launch and this wonderful review. I’m going to get your book for my 88-year-old mystery loving friend, Mary Alice. But I’m going to have to read it first!
    Karen

  4. Marybeth PoppinsAugust 11, 2009

    Awesome review :)

    And I love the closeup of the gnome!

  5. Galen Kindley--AuthorAugust 11, 2009

    Great review. Sounds like the book is populated with my favorite…great and engaging characters.

    Thanks for using my photo as the cover art!

    Best Regards, Galen
    Imagineering Fiction Blog

  6. Helen GingerAugust 11, 2009

    I’m going over there. Before I linked away though, wanted to say mornin’ to you and the gnome.

    Helen
    Straight From Hel

  7. Elizabeth Spann CraigAugust 11, 2009

    Alan–The gnomes in my book are a lot more innocuous! Midnight Ink has quite an art dept.

    Marybeth–Thanks–that means a lot coming from a gnome-lover like you!

    Lesa–Thanks so much for the review. I really do appreciate it!

    Galen–You’re not nearly wicked-looking enough, Galen. :) Thanks for popping by. Love your do-over post today!

    Helen–Mornin’ to you, too! Great post you did on public speaking today: The Blood Red Pencil, y’all.

    Karen–Thanks so much! Hope she enjoys it. :)

  8. Elspeth AntonelliAugust 11, 2009

    Congratulations on a lovely review. Anytime gnomes figure into a story I am immediately intrigued.

    Well done!

  9. Elizabeth Spann CraigAugust 11, 2009

    Elspeth–Thanks so much! Yes, it’s tough to fit gnomes into a mystery, but I managed to do it. :)

  10. LABANANAugust 11, 2009

    Oh Elizabeth – what a good review! I can’t wait to read your book. This is very inspiring.

  11. Jane Kennedy SuttonAugust 11, 2009

    Congrats on the terrific review!

  12. Marvin D WilsonAugust 11, 2009

    Love the gnome, and kudos on that review! Will be back Wed, too. :)

    The Old Silly

  13. Elizabeth Spann CraigAugust 11, 2009

    Labanan–Thanks so much! It inspired me, too, since I’m in the throes of revision for Berkley. And, when you’re revising, sometimes it’s easy to think the whole story stinks! A good review makes me remember that maybe I write okay after all.

    Thanks so much, Jane!

    Marvin–Thanks for popping by and for going back Wednesday. :)

  14. N A SharpeAugust 11, 2009

    Congrats on the review – looking forward to the interview. BTW, I love your book cover :D

    Nancy

  15. Elizabeth Spann CraigAugust 11, 2009

    Thanks, Nancy! I appreciate it. By the way, I love the way you’ve redone your blog. It looks awesome!

  16. Cleo CoyleAugust 11, 2009

    Fantastic review and well deserved!!!

    ~Cleo

  17. Elizabeth Spann CraigAugust 11, 2009

    Thanks so much, Cleo! :)

  18. Patricia StolteyAugust 12, 2009

    Lesa review’s are well-done and highly regarded, Elizabeth. But you earned a great review. Myrtle Clover is a gem, and I look forward to reading her next adventure. BTW, Lesa posted a note and the link on Dorothy L as well.

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