Monica Price
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P.J. Fitzsimmons:
I remain a wholeheartedly devoted fan. I’ve just finished Hardy Haul at Hardy Hall. Your humor is delightful. Anty is my favorite because he reminds me of Lord Peter Whimsey before Harriet, (I love post-Harriet Peter too but they aren’t the same character) but Teddy is growing on me. When will the next novel be?
P.J. Fitzsimmons
The next book is the second Teddy Quillfeather, Frauds On Favourite, and I might just as well confess now that I’m a bit behind schedule for an intended Christmas release. I still think I’m going to make it for Christmas but the target date had been the first of December.
As obvious as the parallels are, I don’t think I take much (conscious) inspiration from Lord Peter directly, but I do draw considerably from Sayers herself. I agree with you about the shift starting at Strong Poison, but I don’t know if my opinion can be trusted — I have an automatic suspicion of the mystery writer as character, which strikes me as steering dangerously close to the fourth wall.
I really appreciate your kind words, Monica, and your support. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to get in front of the story of the slipping schedule.
The next book is the second Teddy Quillfeather, Frauds On Favourite, and I might just as well confess now that I’m a bit behind schedule for an intended Christmas release. I still think I’m going to make it for Christmas but the target date had been the first of December.
As obvious as the parallels are, I don’t think I take much (conscious) inspiration from Lord Peter directly, but I do draw considerably from Sayers herself. I agree with you about the shift starting at Strong Poison, but I don’t know if my opinion can be trusted — I have an automatic suspicion of the mystery writer as character, which strikes me as steering dangerously close to the fourth wall.
I really appreciate your kind words, Monica, and your support. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to get in front of the story of the slipping schedule.
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Kevin Neese
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P.J. Fitzsimmons:
Having just finished Mystery and Malice aboard RMS Ballast (and, of course, enjoyed it!) I read the littles tease at the end about a new series starring the mischievous Teddy Quillfeather. What details can you add to this little teaser? When might there be a new book published?
Carol Keogh (Goodfellow)
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P.J. Fitzsimmons:
Any new audiobooks on the way? I have bought all the rest
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