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1. When will the next book be out? |
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Ta-Dah: HEART OF THE WORLD will be released May 2, 2006. Right around the corner. Available at a bookstore near you. |
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2. Will you be touring? Where and when? |
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Yes. I know I'll be in and around Boston, in Portsmouth, NH, in New York, Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Seattle. Other cities may be added to the list. Check back with Schedule often for new dates. |
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3. Are you now or have you ever been Carlotta? |
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See the essay, "Carlotta and Me," in the Excerpt section of the site. |
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4. Do you intend to write another Spraggue novel? |
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Never say never, but I doubt it. Spraggue is having a better life now that I've let him go. He's got a great villa in Italy with a wonderful wine cellar, a knockout girlfriend. Tell the truth, both of us are happier since Carlotta came along. |
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5. Why did you make Carlotta a cab driver? |
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So that I'd have a legitmate right to bitch about Boston traffic. And no, I've never driven a cab here; I'd be suicidal after a week. |
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6. Which of your books have been recorded as audio books? |
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Recorded Books did the earlier ones, with the great C.J. Critt doing a fabulous job. THE BIG DIG came out with Brilliance audio.
And HEART OF THE WORLD will out be soon from audible.com. Watch for its release on this website. |
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7. Will there be a Carlotta movie? TV show? |
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There have been a few close calls, some interest out in La-La Land, but nothing thus far in the works. I've always felt the Carlotta novels would translate well to the screen, but everytime we get close, obstacles loom. And I'm sorry to say that often the obstacle is the lack of attention given to stories featuring female leads. |
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8. Can I get an autographed photo of Linda? |
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Thanks for asking, but no. I'm just not set up to do that yet and don't know that I ever will be.
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9. Can I send my books to Linda for an inscription? |
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Again, sorry. I love to inscribe books, but limit signing to public appearances. A tip: If you really want a signed book, get in touch with Kate's Mystery Books in Cambridge, MA. I always go over there and sign lots of stock — and she runs a mail order site online. |
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10. I have a great idea for a mystery. Should I send it to you, Linda? |
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Please don't. I appreciate the thought, but there are legal issues involved. And more importantly, I have a hard time finding the time to turn my own ideas into books.
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