Jules Brenner's Critical Mystery Tour
Not many authors would contact a critic to thank them for a review, no matter how agreeable they might find it. So, I take it as particularly significant when a novelist takes a leap across that gap to express his or her appreciation. Here are two recent cases that validate my early recognition of exceptional talent:
Dear Jules Brenner,
Thank you so much for a marvelous and moving review. I'm practically blown away. Your summary of the story and its concepts, not always an easy feat to pull off, are outstanding. I don't take any of it for granted.
Best wishes, Kwei Quartey, author, "Wife of the Gods" (7/22/2009)
(Quartey's debut novel appeared on the L.A. Times Bestseller List on 8/30/09)
Jules,
I just found out that first printing of the The Blue Door has sold out and the second print run has been ordered. I want to extend a personal word of thanks to you for helping move this one down the track. It's now getting good buzz all over the country, but it started with you and a few others. And for that, I'm deeply grateful.
David Fulmer, author "The Blue Door" (2008)
Then...
Still in shock... Because I just found out that The Blue Door has been nominated for the 2009 Shamus Award for Best Novel. Eddie, Sal, and I say "thanks."
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