tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post1010358372255482530..comments2024-03-27T18:06:04.484-04:00Comments on Murder by 4: What Makes a Good Mystery? by Marcia ApplegateMarta Stephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126647102399666578noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-9819628660141532912012-08-27T06:47:55.192-04:002012-08-27T06:47:55.192-04:00Marcia, what a fantastic post! thanks so much for ...Marcia, what a fantastic post! thanks so much for sharing and for being with us!Kim Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933746166088034102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-75799745222153796242012-08-24T13:07:49.662-04:002012-08-24T13:07:49.662-04:00Marcia, thank you so much for being here today, we...Marcia, thank you so much for being here today, we truly appreciate this fine guest blog! The question is one I'm sure all of us mystery writers ask ourselves all the time, I know I do. There are certain elements that almost seem intangible with some writers which bring them out and above the pack. In the end, I think it's pure talent and great writing. Like John D. MacDonald (my hero) - his plots are good, his characters memorable, but it's that deep down gorgeous writing that just hooks me every single time, coupled with his insightful commentary on society and all its ills...I'm currently re-reading(listening to) A Deadly Shade of God again. My God, it is brilliant beyond brilliant. I can't get enough of Travis McGee stories!Aaron Paul Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117814221437165664noreply@blogger.com