tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post8974666472496220844..comments2023-10-03T11:41:21.191+01:00Comments on The Truth About Lies: Aggie and Shuggie 8Jim Murdochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-90256956754407916662008-09-10T08:09:00.000+01:002008-09-10T08:09:00.000+01:00They're fun to write, Jennifer, but I have to say ...They're fun to write, <B>Jennifer</B>, but I have to say I'm surprised how popular they seem to be. The first one was just a bit of fun, a break from my usual involved blogs, but now I can see reviewers feeling slighted if they don't get their own. I just hope I can keep up the quality.Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-81791300147999209752008-09-10T05:20:00.000+01:002008-09-10T05:20:00.000+01:00It's taken me some time, but I think I'm finally u...It's taken me some time, but I think I'm finally understanding the Aggie/Shuggie conversations -- and I always look forward to another review of your book, not only to get a new opinion, but also to see how Aggie and Shuggie will frame the review/ reviewer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-7513443676465284252008-09-10T00:39:00.000+01:002008-09-10T00:39:00.000+01:00Thank you for visiting, Melissa, always glad to se...Thank you for visiting, <B>Melissa</B>, always glad to see someone new making comments.Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-58151909105287919532008-09-10T00:08:00.000+01:002008-09-10T00:08:00.000+01:00visiting and reading your post here. thanksvisiting and reading your post here. thanksMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364428751308230275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-34815403423002415662008-09-09T22:27:00.000+01:002008-09-09T22:27:00.000+01:00Susan, glad to hear that but it'll probably be che...<B>Susan</B>, glad to hear that but it'll probably be cheaper and quicker if he orders it direct from the <A HREF="http://www.fvbooks.com/jmurdoch/index.htm" REL="nofollow">FV Books</A> site.<BR/><BR/>And, <B>Ken</B>, according to an interview with the BBC they modelled Parker's voice and mannerisms on a waiter at their favourite restaurant:<BR/><BR/>"He was very proud of having worked for her majesty for ten years," explained Gerry. "So we sent the actor playing Parker down to the Kings' Arms every day - and that's how he got the voice."Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-57785189488990478062008-09-09T19:31:00.000+01:002008-09-09T19:31:00.000+01:00Parker was based on Alfred Hitchcock, wasn't he? ...Parker was based on Alfred Hitchcock, wasn't he? I always thought so anyway.Ken Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-15614869687460147082008-09-09T17:35:00.000+01:002008-09-09T17:35:00.000+01:00What a great review, Jim!I'm sending Kyle a memo t...What a great review, Jim!<BR/><BR/>I'm sending Kyle a memo that this is the book I would like to receive next from my Amazon WishList.SUSAN SONNENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348324221180443517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-35372072182911743702008-09-08T15:17:00.000+01:002008-09-08T15:17:00.000+01:00Glad you liked the book Penelope and you know I ne...Glad you liked the book Penelope and you know I never thought about Penelope Pitstop but Lady Penelope came to me in a flash and I just went with it, a real burst of inspiration you might say.Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-9041394141736183062008-09-08T14:45:00.000+01:002008-09-08T14:45:00.000+01:00I must say I've not been compared to penelope in t...I must say I've not been compared to penelope in the Thunderbirds ever, more Penelope Pitstop, though I named for Odyseuss' wife in mythology. Better than Sunshine which was the original name selected for me, and yes my parents were hippies. <BR/>It was a pleasure to read this book, truly a great read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11518964123008830311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-90355779977351698752008-09-08T10:02:00.000+01:002008-09-08T10:02:00.000+01:00I've only one poem in dialect Sorlil and it's bein...I've only one poem in dialect <B>Sorlil</B> and it's being published in December. I'll post a blog when it is talking about it like I usually do. I've done a few stories though and they are very hard to get just right.Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-45379983250473801542008-09-08T09:24:00.000+01:002008-09-08T09:24:00.000+01:00Yes, so natural. I really struggle to write poems ...Yes, so natural. I really struggle to write poems in dialect - they often end up a bad mix between Glaswegian and the north east!Marion McCreadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657757253873577465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-17807784535493465192008-09-08T08:16:00.000+01:002008-09-08T08:16:00.000+01:00Thanks Netta. Living in Glasgow does make it a bit...Thanks <B>Netta</B>. Living in Glasgow does make it a bit easier. I wouldn't be nearly as sure of myself trying to do a Newcastle or Birmingham accent.Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327348657265652781.post-50174521742847277742008-09-08T02:58:00.000+01:002008-09-08T02:58:00.000+01:00Your dialogue is so natural, and that's very hard ...Your dialogue is so natural, and that's very hard to do. Nicely done.<BR/><BR/>Made me smile. Thanks, and congratulations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com