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Comment by Susan Elia MacNeal on November 10, 2010 at 4:16pm

yes, HBO's true blood is based on charlaine harris's series. i've been watching, so it's interesting to see what they've cut or added. i suppose they're considered mysteries, though, not thrillers?

Comment by Amy Dawson Robertson on November 10, 2010 at 4:02pm

Ugh, pneumonia -- poor you! Thank goodness for books when you're sick. I haven't read Charlaine -- is that the True Blood origin?

Comment by Susan Elia MacNeal on November 10, 2010 at 3:48pm

and i was just thinking of the thriller/humor question on my own - been reading and enjoying charlaine harris's dead until dark (i know, i know — i'm late to the party) and just love the humor juxtaposed against the horror. harris has a unique voice and it's been such a pleasure to read (as i recover from pneumonia...).

Comment by Susan Elia MacNeal on November 10, 2010 at 3:42pm

thanks, amy. it was my first comment!

Comment by Amy Dawson Robertson on November 10, 2010 at 9:29am

Good advice, Susan. And congrats on your contract! I love the title.

Comment by Susan Elia MacNeal on November 10, 2010 at 8:55am

i just wanted to comment on the use of humor in thrillers — if it's true to who you are as a writer, do it. my first novel, Mr. Churchill's Secretary, was rejected by a number of editors, who didn't really "get" the tone (a mix of suspense, action, adventure, romance and humor). when i asked my agent if i should take the funny bits out, she said (thank goodness) — no, it's your style, you should keep it. wouldn't you know, it finally sold to bantam dell last year in a two-book deal and will be published in the summer of 2011. so, please, stay true to your own voice. the genre doesn't define you — you're creating within a genre.

Comment by Amy Dawson Robertson on November 10, 2010 at 7:12am

I've taken a peek at their three new websites. ITW is a great organization. Anybody been to Thrillerfest?

Comment by Traci Green on November 10, 2010 at 6:56am

Thanks Amy. I forgot all about Craiglist. Cool tip. Has anyone checked out the new layout for thebigthrill.com or is it org...can't remember. But it's user friendly.

Comment by Amy Dawson Robertson on November 10, 2010 at 6:31am

Hey Traci -- that sounds like a fun idea -- I bet Philly has some sort of community pages website where you could check. Maybe even Craigs List...

Comment by Traci Green on November 10, 2010 at 6:26am

Does anyone know of any thriller book clubs? I will be returning to my hometown (Philadelphia) early next year and I thinking of starting one. I like being online, but I miss getting out of the house and socializing.

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