tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post3543339579034176584..comments2023-11-14T22:18:19.759-06:00Comments on A Twist Of Noir: A Twist Of Noir 661 - Kathleen A. RyanChristopher Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11581243409967241320noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-14969043646451040542012-10-22T11:11:27.211-05:002012-10-22T11:11:27.211-05:00To follow up, the 2012 Macavity Award for Best Mys...To follow up, the 2012 Macavity Award for Best Mystery Short Story was awarded to Dana Cameron for "Disarming." It was an honor to be in the running with Dana, as well as fellow nominees Barb Goffman, Trina Corey, Daryl Wood Gerber, and Peter Turnbull, and to attend the Bouchercon 2012 Opening Night ceremonies at the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on October 4, where the Macavity Awards were presented. <br />It was awesome recognition for A TWIST OF NOIR, too! Congrats, Christopher :-)Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067969207174384793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-49947991324885599282012-06-15T00:33:35.093-05:002012-06-15T00:33:35.093-05:00This story is like The Little Engine That Could! I...This story is like The Little Engine That Could! I learned today that the Mystery Readers International and the subscribers to the Mystery Journal have nominated "Heat of Passion" for a 2012 Macavity Award for Best Mystery Short Story! The winner will be announced at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland during Bouchercon this fall. Thanks again to Christopher for the 600-700 Challenge, which led to the writing of this story ~ and for his acceptance on the fabulous site, "A Twist of Noir."<br />Here's the announcement: http://j.mp/MKZzjL<br /><br />(BTW, The Best Flash Fiction Story for the 2012 Derringer Award went to Allan Leverone for "Lessons Learned" which appeared on SHOTGUN HONEY).Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067969207174384793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-47371261628431234992012-03-18T18:55:30.500-05:002012-03-18T18:55:30.500-05:00Thanks, Dorte ~ for your kind words ~ and for stop...Thanks, Dorte ~ for your kind words ~ and for stopping by last year to take the time to read "Heat of Passion."Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10809993168019150186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-50040449389019510872012-03-02T14:56:48.992-06:002012-03-02T14:56:48.992-06:00Woo hoo! Congratulations :)Woo hoo! Congratulations :)Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-19637972604233972402012-03-01T22:47:50.708-06:002012-03-01T22:47:50.708-06:00I'm deeply honored that "Heat of Passion&...I'm deeply honored that "Heat of Passion" is among the finalists for the 2012 Derringer Award's "Best Flash Fiction Story," which was announced today by the Short Mystery Fiction Society:<br />http://shortmystery.blogspot.com/2012/02/2012-short-mystery-fiction-society.html<br />Thanks to everyone for sharing in the excitement of this fantastic news! I'm so grateful to Christopher Grant for posing the "600 to 700" challenge, accepting "Heat of Passion," and to all the volunteer SMFS judges who gave so generously of their time to read all of the eligible stories and decide the five finalist stories. Thanks also to Gwen Mayo, Derringer Coordinator 2012.Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10809993168019150186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-18308892580756726152011-12-27T20:06:32.714-06:002011-12-27T20:06:32.714-06:00I am thrilled that Jane Hammons has listed HEAT OF...I am thrilled that Jane Hammons has listed HEAT OF PASSION among her "Five You Can't Miss" from 2011; her list appears on Chris Rhatigan's "Death by Killing" blog. Here's a link to her list:<br />http://death-by-killing.blogspot.com/2011/12/five-you-cant-miss-jane-hammons.html?showComment=1325036431551#c7143220131849108219<br />Thanks again to Christopher Grant for giving my story a home at A TWIST OF NOIR.Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067969207174384793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-36444935516431401412011-02-22T14:36:09.676-06:002011-02-22T14:36:09.676-06:00Thanks, Dorte! So glad you enjoyed it.
I blogged ...Thanks, Dorte! So glad you enjoyed it.<br /><br />I blogged about the 600-700 challenge at Women of Mystery, on my "Tuesday Twosome" post (thanks for participating, Dorte!):<br /><br />http://www.womenofmystery.net/2011/02/tuesday-twosome-noir-mystery-edition.htmlKathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10809993168019150186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-65271606986022861212011-02-22T08:52:06.802-06:002011-02-22T08:52:06.802-06:00Great twist - and so well-written!Great twist - and so well-written!Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-51740829408305832362011-02-19T17:00:56.014-06:002011-02-19T17:00:56.014-06:00Thanks, Matthew ~ it means a lot :-) So kind of yo...Thanks, Matthew ~ it means a lot :-) So kind of you to stop by, read & comment. Glad you liked it!Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067969207174384793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-13154959580798891502011-02-18T20:06:01.535-06:002011-02-18T20:06:01.535-06:00Excellent job, you nailed it.Excellent job, you nailed it.Matthew McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436991291191800178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-62947882038848009552011-02-18T19:52:13.655-06:002011-02-18T19:52:13.655-06:00Hi Bill!
I'm so touched, and honored that you ...Hi Bill!<br />I'm so touched, and honored that you liked my story. Thanks for your fun, incredibly kind comments :-)<br /><br />Hi Joyce, <br />I agree ~ there wasn't anyone to feel sorry for (except the innocent kids, of course). And Doug? Well, he swore he'd never face the bimbo-basement dilemma...and in the end, he didn't. Thanks for reading my story and commenting ~ I appreciate it.Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067969207174384793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-53191526969822702022011-02-18T14:09:57.418-06:002011-02-18T14:09:57.418-06:00Thanks, Chris!
Excellent job you did with "No...Thanks, Chris!<br />Excellent job you did with "No Worries" on your Thrillers, Killers, 'n' Chillers debut :-)Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10809993168019150186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-32058020917336266272011-02-17T21:40:34.806-06:002011-02-17T21:40:34.806-06:00I wasn't sure who to feel sorry for, then I re...I wasn't sure who to feel sorry for, then I realized there shouldn't be any sympathy for any of them. Then, your ending? Well, that knocked me right out of the park. What a terrific twist! Great story.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275503653927579472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-65624587318714603182011-02-17T20:54:09.500-06:002011-02-17T20:54:09.500-06:00Chubby Checker couldn't have done a "Doub...Chubby Checker couldn't have done a "Double Twist" any better. "Heat of Passion" is beautifully written, artful, and like its compact author, demonstrates how great things can be found in short stories.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829734016207472869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-62751145278464087792011-02-17T14:24:37.974-06:002011-02-17T14:24:37.974-06:00Smooth with an inventive twist. I enjoyed this one...Smooth with an inventive twist. I enjoyed this one.Chris Rhatiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769089157184374652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-21536528508396998922011-02-15T20:07:10.492-06:002011-02-15T20:07:10.492-06:00Hi Steve,
Glad to get a "ha" from you, ...Hi Steve, <br />Glad to get a "ha" from you, too! It means a lot :-)<br /><br />Hi Michael, <br />Thanks for your kind words!<br /><br />*****<br /><br />For those who may be interested in reading it, my story was inspired by a true event in which a Texas man came home early & his wife jumped out of the truck and yelled rape; the grand jury REFUSED to indict the shooter, and INSISTED on indicting the woman; the DA's office had to put a case together against her. Here's a link:<br />http://www.star-telegram.com/2008/05/05/623920/arlington-mom-who-cried-rape-gets.html<br /><br />Also, if you are not familiar with Porter Wagoner's classic that fit so nicely in my story, it is SO worth the viewing, and the ending's a shocker:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl4yjGzWOvI<br /><br />I especially love, "I drank a fifth of courage..."<br /><br />Thanks again to our host, Christopher Grant, for the wonderful opportunity to participate in the "600-700 challenge."Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10809993168019150186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-19704534407129539212011-02-15T19:52:36.220-06:002011-02-15T19:52:36.220-06:00Jane,
So glad you enjoyed it! The "bimbo-bas...Jane, <br />So glad you enjoyed it! The "bimbo-basement" thing is very real, many cops have fallen prey to it! The Porter Wagoner song is like country "noir," isn't it? <br /><br />Paul, <br />Thanks! Yep, a double :-) Thanks for reading!<br /><br />Sean, <br />Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and leave a comment ~ I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it!<br /><br />Charles, <br />Four evil chuckles ~ I'm so honored :-)<br /><br />Chris, <br />Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it!<br /><br />Kevin, <br />Thanks so much! I'm honored to have a story on ATON, and to be in such company with you, Christopher, Kieran, Charlie, and U.V. in this most recent posting. "No Tears For Crying" is a tragic tale, deftly told. (BTW, I'm a huge Springsteen fan, since 1974, when I was in Jr HS, and luckily, my friend had older siblings who had discovered Bruce. The 1st time I saw him was Dec. 1980 @ Nassau Coliseum during The River tour...he played 2 1/2 hrs, took a 1/2 hr break, and did 2 more hrs. ~ awesome!)<br /><br />Nigel, <br />So, the basement thing is familiar? So sorry :-( I'm loving the stories in the 600-700 challenge! Thanks for stopping by, Nigel :-)<br /><br />Al, <br />Thanks for your kind comment ~ I'm thrilled you liked it!<br /><br />AJ, <br />I love your comment, AJ ~ I'm LOL. I'll start researching neck braces for you:-) That's cute about the Ryan bunch...I was a Ryan's Hope fan back in the day. Did you ever watch it? I'll never forget how good Will Patton was. The cast was great. Thanks for reading & commenting!<br /><br />Madeline, <br />Double W's...wicked & wonderful! I'm so touched, dear friend! Thanks :-)<br /><br />Patti, <br />I'm in awe of your talent, and your kind words mean the world to me. I'm thrilled to be in DISCOUNT NOIR, and it's thanks to you and your fantastic flash fiction challenge :-) Thanks!<br /><br />Hilary, <br />I'm a huge Hilary Davidson fan, and I can only dream of writing short crime fiction like you. Thanks for your kind words, girlfriend! <br /><br />Gary, <br />Funny you bring up the crickets: I slipped them in for another reason besides a summertime staple: 1) as the temp rises, their chirping increases. 2) the males calling song is to attract females and repel other males; an aggressive song is triggered when they sense the presence of another male...and a copulatory song is produced after a successful mating; there's even a "look out" song to warn others when danger is near...isn't that neat? End of cricket lesson! Thanks for reading & commenting!<br /><br />Charlie, <br />Thanks for taking the time to read "Heat of Passion." I'm so happy you liked it!<br /><br />Kieran, <br />I'm tickled that you got a chuckle! <br />"Sick Call" is terrific...I'm thrilled to have a story in the same set as you :-)Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10809993168019150186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-7232824784080136232011-02-15T16:01:15.974-06:002011-02-15T16:01:15.974-06:00grand. filmy and just the right touch of grime - w...grand. filmy and just the right touch of grime - well done.Michael Solenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120045114297450520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-8486864995698323762011-02-15T15:50:01.594-06:002011-02-15T15:50:01.594-06:00ha. great.ha. great.Steve Weddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03876211586767139613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-19753718726495929592011-02-15T09:16:19.216-06:002011-02-15T09:16:19.216-06:00Hee-hee.Hee-hee.Kieran Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681787953865476304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-62650964932372343642011-02-15T03:55:55.033-06:002011-02-15T03:55:55.033-06:00Excellent, really liked the final twist.Excellent, really liked the final twist.Charlie Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210253827591256777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-27714870658894803302011-02-14T23:27:17.948-06:002011-02-14T23:27:17.948-06:00Crickets and air conditioners, that's summerti...Crickets and air conditioners, that's summertime.Gary Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041981833720126401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-78517494278197907942011-02-14T21:39:35.651-06:002011-02-14T21:39:35.651-06:00Excellent story, Kathy! Really enjoyed this.Excellent story, Kathy! Really enjoyed this.Hilary Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11092168487418048274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-18507554614644862762011-02-14T18:30:02.709-06:002011-02-14T18:30:02.709-06:00Kathy-you just keep getting better and better.Kathy-you just keep getting better and better.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5868832066925549024.post-8452725945544491912011-02-14T18:08:48.567-06:002011-02-14T18:08:48.567-06:00Wicked! And wonderful. MadelineWicked! And wonderful. MadelineM.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.com